Washington State Department of Ecology

Two people learning about e-bikes in a Shoreline parking lot.

A group of cyclists posing in front of a mural, and someone learning about bikes in Tacoma.

Two people fixing a bike wheel, and two others work on some bike handlebars in Wenatchee.

Reducing air pollution AND staying active? That’s how we roll 🚲 With grant funding from Ecology, cities and organizations across Washington are working towards cleaner air. In some places, that means getting more bikes out on the road!
Read more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/march-2...

Rain or shine, tours will leave every 30 minutes starting at 10:05 AM. Shorter, family-focused tours are available at 10:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m.
Bonus: we’ll provide free hot chocolate! ☕

For more info: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

A view of Capitol Lake surrounded by trees and walking paths, with Puget Sound in the distance.

Want to learn how returning Capitol Lake to a natural estuary will reconnect the Deschutes River to Puget Sound? Join us on a guided walking tour and educational open house to learn more about this Ecology-managed project.
📆 Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Heritage Park in Olympia

Aerial view of a winding river surrounded by lush green land and groups of trees with mountains in the background on a sunny day.

Since 2018, we have distributed more than $140M in streamflow restoration grants, with another $40M up for grabs this year. One example of the projects this money can fund is the Stewart Mountain Community Forest. Read more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/march-2026/the-success-of-streamflow-restoration-grants

Bold, collaborative action matters, which is why we continue our path toward forming a shared carbon market California and Québec to help protect our shared environment.

The public may provide feedback on the draft agreement through May 1, 2026. Learn more here: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

As @governorferguson.bsky.social said, “Working together will lead to greater progress in reducing emissions, as well as more predictability for businesses as they invest in clean energy and develop their own strategies for a cleaner future.”

A shared market would reduce greenhouse gases more efficiently by driving long-term, cost-effective investment in decarbonization.

Washington is taking the next step toward linking carbon markets with California and Québec! Today, we released a draft linkage agreement for public review — a key milestone toward forming a shared carbon market.

Waves break on a curved rocky shoreline against dense trees and a clear blue sky.

For more than a century, North Cove was one of the fastest eroding beaches on the U.S. West Coast. Today, erosion has stopped — thanks to local community knowledge, support from Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, and our scientific data, research, and funding.

Read more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/march-2...

¡Kevin también nos enseña que prevenir la basura en las carreteras es fácil cuando todos trabajamos juntos! Acciones diarias como tener una bolsa para la basura en el auto, tirar la basura en su lugar y asegurar bien las cargas pueden ayudar a mantener WA bonito. ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

¡Estamos súper emocionados de compartir nuestros nuevos anuncios publicitarios de la campaña “Por un Washington Impecable”! 🤩 Te presentamos a nuestro héroe, Kevin la marmota 👋 Es como esa voz en nuestra cabeza que nos recuerda que no debemos tirar basura, aún si no hay nadie mirando.

A puppet marmot sits in a car, holding a piece of trash.

Kevin also shows us that preventing litter is easy when we all work together! Everyday actions like keeping a litter bag in your car, throwing your trash away properly, and strapping down your load can help keep Washington clean and beautiful.

Learn more: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who...

We’re so excited to share our brand-new “We Keep WA Litter Free” commercials! 🤩 Say hello to our anti-littering hero, Kevin the marmot 👋 He represents that voice in our heads that tells us we shouldn’t litter, even when no one is watching.

Low snowpack across the state leaves us concerned about our water supply when it’s most needed in late spring, summer and early fall. Read more in our blog: ecology.wa.gov/blog/februar...

We had a lot of rain in December — what about the reservoirs? Yakima's reservoirs are at 132% of average, which sounds encouraging. But the reservoirs hold 1M acre-feet of water, and the Yakima basin needs 2.5M acre-feet of water for irrigation and fisheries throughout the summer.

It would take a record-breaking amount of snow between now and April to get back to “normal” snowpack.

Our statewide snowpack is 52% of normal, but many of our water basins are as low as 35%. The average is being brought up by just a few "normal" basins in the Northern Cascade Mountains.

A map of Washington showing that snowpack is far below average in almost all water basins.

It’s time for another Washington water supply update 💧 No, there’s still not enough snow. And yes, we're still in a drought.

So far, water year 2026 has been the warmest on record. We had a lot of rain in December, but January has been too warm and too dry to add to our snowpack.

We want your input! Join one of our community workshops to learn and share your thoughts on geothermal energy in Washington:
📆 Today, Feb. 26: Mount Baker
📆 March 4: Mount St. Helens
📆 March 5: Wind River Valley
Learn more at ecology.wa.gov/geothermal

Charging Ahead: Building the infrastructure for hybrid-electric ferries By: Kurt Workman Over the last year, we’ve made big strides in our work to rebuild and modernize our fleet. The Wenatchee returned to servic...

We’ve made great strides in working to rebuild and modernize our aging fleet. We recently reached another milestone in moving from planning to implementation, choosing Stemmann-Technik (a Wabtec company) to power our hybrid-electric fleet. Learn more: wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/char...

A cartoon Earth smiling, wearing sneakers, and holding a daisy. Above the Earth is the text A Solution to Pollution.

Calling young artists in WA! 🎨 There’s less than a month left in our youth coloring book design contest! Anyone in grades K-12 can create a coloring book page based on one of our 6 statements, learning about water quality along the way. Submit your designs by Mar. 13: ecology.wa.gov/blog/colorCo...

A graphic with text: Community Workshops on geothermal energy in Washington. Help shape the future of energy in your community! Mount Baker: February 26. Mount St. Helens: March 4. Wind River Valley: March 5. Light food and drinks. Spanish translation and interpretation.

WA is gathering feedback from communities on geothermal energy—clean, reliable energy from heat beneath the earth's surface. We’re exploring areas with geothermal potential near Mount Baker, Mount St. Helens & Wind River valley. Join a workshop to learn & share your thoughts: ecy.wa.gov/geothermal

A stream flowing through grass and trees with a fish and text: I’d travel the whole watershed just to find you.

A tube of mascara with hearts and text: Are you toxic-free mascara? Because I only have eyes for you.

An air monitor device with text that reads: Did you solve air pollution? Because you’re a breath of fresh air.

Looking for a way to show your valentine — and the Earth — some love? We've got you covered!

A snow-covered mountain with text: Are you Washington’s snowpack? Because I can never get enough of you.

An electric bus with lightning bolts and text: Are you an electric bus? Because you’ve got me all charged up.

A poop emoji sits on a beach with a closure sign and text: Roses are red. Violets are blue. We close the beaches when they’re contaminated with poo.

An orange pickup truck with paint buckets in the truck bed and text: Are you a household hazardous waste site? Because I’d drive across town for you.

Protecting the environment is our love language 💌

EPA rescinds landmark 2009 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases' harmful effect on climate The Trump administration is rescinding the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 'endangerment finding' on greenhouse gases' environmental harm.

This federal action is unlawful, ignores basic science and denies what we can see with our own two eyes: Climate change endangers our communities and our health — period.

From historic floods to devastating wildfires, Washingtonians have seen the impacts of the climate crisis firsthand.

A row of electric vehicle chargers along a wall.

A yellow electric school bus parked outside at a curb.

An electric charger plugged into a yellow electric school bus.

The future is electric!⚡More grant funding is now available to electrify WA's school bus fleet! This money can fund chargers, training, and planning, in addition to electric school buses. To learn more and apply, visit: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/pay...

Mountain valley in the Mount Baker wilderness with forested and snowy slopes and distant peaks under a blue sky. Mount Baker has been identified as having geothermal energy potential.

Could geothermal be a clean energy resource in Washington? Ecology is leading a collaborative process to better understand its potential. Read more about how we’re engaging with communities and join us at an upcoming workshop: ecology.wa.gov/blog/februar...

A car swerves toward an exit ramp with text that reads, “Getting a new TV to watch the Seahawks this Sunday.” The highway sign reads, “Letting your old TV rot in a landfill” if you go straight and “Recycling your old TV for free with E-Cycle Washington” if you exit.

We can’t wait to see the @seahawksofficial.com at the big game either! 💚💙 If you’ve upgraded your TV for this Sunday, don’t just throw your old one away! Keep toxic chemicals out of landfills by recycling your TV for free with E-Cycle Washington.
Find a location near you: https://ecyclewa.org/

Map of air monitors in South Seattle, with one highlighted and a picture of an air sensor. Text that reads, “New air sensor in South Seattle! 14th Ave SE.”

A new air sensor is live in South Seattle! Our monitoring team recently installed a "SensWA" sensor, which measures fine particulate matter (PM2.5), at the Duwamish River Community Hub in South Park. Check out data from the new sensor: airqualitymap.ecology.wa.gov/site-info/543

Large machinery cleaning up sediment in the Lower Duwamish River.

There are about 6,500 contaminated sites in WA that need cleanup or are being cleaned up. Rating these sites gives us a better idea of the contamination and can help direct our work. Learn more about cleanup sites in your community on our new SHARP dashboard: ecology.wa.gov/blog/februar...