This page provides links and references to information not available inside the Ecology's Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system. The guidance below will give you an idea of requirements ...

Ecology, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, the Walla Walla Watershed Management Partnership, and other partners in the Walla Walla Water 2050 Strategic Plan Advisory ...

Our team of scientists collects data on sediments and invertebrate communities found at the bottom of Puget Sound, to document condition and change over time. Why do we monitor the bottom of Puget ...

We use a peer-reviewed, state-of-the-science computer modeling tool called the Salish Sea Model to conduct nutrient pollution studies. These studies help us understand how, where, and when nutrients ...

There's no shortage of ways for individuals and groups to help orca and salmon. Near the coast or far inland, all Washington waters are part of a healthy food web for orcas — and people, too! Much of ...

The Action Agenda for Puget Sound sets cleanup priorities for contaminated sites at priority bays and any location within a half mile of Puget Sound. We're overseeing — and, in many cases, helping to ...

Excessive levels of nutrients from human sources, such as nitrogen and carbon, are negatively impacting water quality in Puget Sound. This can lead to low dissolved oxygen, which impacts the health of ...

High bacteria levels in Puget Sound are a risk to human health. People can be exposed to illnesses when they swim and play in the water. In addition, shellfish are not safe to eat when bacteria levels ...

Restoring riparian systems in Puget Sound is a multifaceted approach led by several different agencies, organizations, Tribes, and volunteer efforts. There are many different opportunities to ...

This report summarizes the requirements and approaches to petition the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a no discharge zone and an overview of research on some other states' petitions. This ...

The Y-Valve Education Pilot Program is designed to help participating marinas and yacht clubs educate boaters about their Y-Valves, vessel sewage systems, and best practices for managing blackwater.

Southern Resident killer whales, or orcas, are a beloved icon of the Pacific Northwest. We served on Governor Jay Inslee's Southern Resident Killer Whale Recovery Task Force, which developed proposals ...