department of ecology

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The state Department of Ecology has released a new fish consumption rule that contains a more protective cancer risk rate. The new draft rule released Wednesday provides a foundation for the state's efforts to reduce and control toxics in the environment. ...

SEATTLE (AP) — Washington regulators have proposed capping greenhouse gas emissions from the state's largest industrial emitters. A draft rule released Wednesday by the Department of Ecology is the state's latest effort to tackle climate change. It ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state officials have decided to let the statewide drought declaration expire at the end of this year. KPQ-AM reports that the team that advises Gov. Jay Inslee on the issue recommended that the state Department of Ecology not extend the drought declaration at this time. Ano...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state is taking enforcement action against Volkswagen, saying the company violated the state's Clean Air Act. The Department of Ecology announced Monday that it issued a formal notice to the companies, the first step in a process that could result in large penalties...

With a unanimous vote members of the Washington State Senate approved Senate Bill 6027 to help the City of Sunnyside return clean, cool water to the Yakima River. The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Jim Honeyford, says his bill would provide access to low interest loans for a project vital to the community’s continuing economic growth...