Sustainable aviation fuel is taking off in Washington 🛫 Thanks to policies like the Clean Fuel Standard, our state has become a hub for transportation innovation and the production of cleaner, safer fuels. Thank you to @governorferguson.bsky.social for highlighting some of this incredible work.
Do you live near Des Moines, WA? Get your soil tested for free at our SoilShop event this Saturday! Bring a soil sample and we’ll test it for arsenic and lead left over by the Asarco Smelter.
📆 Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Midway Covenant Community Church, 22460 24th Ave. S., Des Moines
We are aware of a grounded vessel at Edgewater Beach Park in Everett, and are coordinating with the vessel owner to mitigate pollution risk and develop a recovery plan. Please stay clear of the area as work continues.
Our litter crews will be doing this extra pickup up and down the west side of the state through mid-July, but we can all do our part to keep trash where it belongs year-round. Use a car litter bag to keep your waste contained and always secure your load to prevent it from falling off on the highway!
As the weather gets warmer, it’s important to look out for algae blooms in your local lakes and rivers. The best way to keep you and your pets safe is to avoid water with visible algae, and follow any posted warnings and closures. If you see a bloom, give it room! ecology.wa.gov/blog/june-20...
Can we get an instant replay on the litter pickup? 🔁 Every year, you’ll see Ecology Litter Corps crews out picking up litter on our roadways. And since April, they have been teaming up with WSDOT, Adopt-a-Highway and others to do some extra cleanup for the World Cup.🏆⚽️ Talk about squad goals!
We issued a statewide drought declaration back in April and we get it — it can feel a little weird to talk about drought after a rainy winter. So, we’re answering your most-asked questions about drought, snowpack, and reservoirs 💬 let’s get into it!
Beach update: Bay View State Park in Skagit County is now open for water recreation. Recent water testing shows low fecal bacteria levels and there is no public health risk from bacteria. Check the status of your local marine beach and find tips to reduce your risk of illness: ecology.wa.gov/beach
Want to dig into more of the science behind drought declarations? Check out our blog: ecology.wa.gov/blog/may-202...
Bay View State Park beach in Skagit County has an advisory due to high fecal bacteria levels. High levels of fecal bacteria can make people sick. Please avoid contact with the water in this area. Stay up to date on the status of your local beach and learn how to avoid illness: ecology.wa.gov/beach
<p>Three upcoming soil testing events co-hosted by Ecology will allow residents to check whether soils in their yards have traces of historic chemical contamination.</p>
In Moses Lake today to open our state's — and our country's — first Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facility that takes carbon dioxide and turns it into jet fuel.
Washington State Department of Ecology
Bay View State Park beach in Skagit County has an advisory due to high fecal bacteria levels. High levels of fecal bacteria can make people sick. Please avoid contact with the water in this area. Stay up to date on the status of your local beach and learn how to avoid illness: ecology.wa.gov/beach
