Fire danger is high in many areas because of hot, dry weather. Most of the state is still in a drought. Burn bans are in place across Washington. Check with your local fire district before lighting ...

As of August 2023, you can submit a burn permit application online. Find out how to get an agricultural burn permit online. We issue permits for commercial agricultural burning. We also make daily ...

A federal or state legal standard outside the immediate purview of the Model Toxics Control Act that must be met (applicable) or should be met (relevant and appropriate) when cleaning up a site. An ...

State and local agencies determine whether a project or proposal needs environmental review using the SEPA process. Unless specifically exempted by statute or state SEPA rules (see WAC 197-11-800 ...

Our Permitting and Reporting Information System (PARIS) database contains information about water quality permits, inspections, enforcement actions, and discharge monitoring reports (DMRs). Both ...

Our GIS staff build and maintain spatial datasets and applications, conduct GIS projects, and publish GIS maps in support of the agency's mission of protecting the land, air, and waters of the state.

We also provide educational resources to property owners who want to drill a new well, maintain a well, or close down (decommission) an unused well. Well drillers and property owners have the ...

We obtained rights to allocate 14,000 acre feet of water specifically to meet the needs of six northeast Washington counties where water supply opportunities are scarce. Two-thirds of Sullivan Lake ...

This 31-mile shortline railway freight service: Transports forest products, steel, paper, and chemicals. Sends wastewater created by train maintenance and washing to the Nippon Dynawave pulp and paper ...

The Yakima Basin is home to 400,000 people and a $4.5 billion agriculture industry. With warming winter temperatures threatening aquifers and snowpack, the Basin is facing the challenges of water ...

We're committed to providing environmental justice to our most vulnerable communities. It is a priority in our efforts to restore and protect land, air, and water. Below are examples of our work to ...

We offer some flexible options to submit data, apply for permits, or file reports. For instance, contractors can apply online for a construction stormwater permit, or a plant operator can file ...