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Open comment periods:
Closing date:
Terminal 91 public comment period — Documents available for review
July 17, 2026

We are holding a public comment for an interim action work plan at Terminal 91 in Seattle, WA.

Eastern Washington University Public Notice — Eastern Washington University Draft Permit
July 18, 2026

We invite you to comment on the draft State Waste Discharge Permit ST0008098.

Stehekin Powerhouse, Stehekin — Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 20, 2026

We propose to approve ​Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 Stehekin Powerhouse's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Chapters 173-441 WAC and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking — Proposed rulemaking - public comment period
July 22, 2026

We are proposing amendments to the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (chapter 173-446 WAC) and Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (chapter 173-441 WAC) to improve implementation of the program, facilitate linkage of Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market.

Focus Wildlife — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

International Bird Rescue — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Response Arrow — Spill management team application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local and tribal governments, and any others, to review and comment on spill management team applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Mercury lights product stewardship plan — LightRecycle
July 26, 2026

The Department of Ecology invites the public to review and comment on the mercury lights product stewardship plan.

Peak Sand and Gravel, portable rock crusher plant #3 — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 26, 2026

We propose to approve Peak Sand and Gravel's air quality general order application for the portable rock crusher plant #3. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Pre-development feedback on the permit — Winery General Permit
July 31, 2026

We invite you to review the current Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.

Comment on the draft report — Columbia Basin Long-term Supply and Demand Forecast
July 31, 2026

Every five years, the Office of Columbia River prepares a 20-year water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River basin. We are currently looking for public feedback on the draft report.

Tidewater — Safe and Effective Threshold Determination Report
Aug. 8, 2026

Class 1 Facilities are required to submit a Safe & Effective Threshold Determination Report that explains when it is safe and/or effective to deploy boom prior to oil transfers at their location.

Public review of draft permit — Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
Aug. 8, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2027 Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and share your comments with us.

City of Bellingham - Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Bellingham - Post Point WWTP Permit No. WA0023744.

City of Everett - Water Pollution Control Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility Permit No. WA0024490.

Update to environmental justice criteria and grant scoring — Proposed changes for Oversight Remedial Action Grants
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is proposing changes to the criteria we use for environmental justice and grant scoring when prioritizing and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Solid Wood Inc cleanup site, Olympia — Interim Action Cleanup available for public comment
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is amending a 2008 legal agreement to require the City of Olympia to conduct an interim action at the Solid Wood Inc cleanup site (West Bay Park), in Olympia.

173-350 WAC Organics management — CR-102 rulemaking
Aug. 13, 2026

Ecology is proposing amendments to the solid waste handling standards related to organic materials management under Chapter 173-350 WAC to account for modern technology and common handling practices.

VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant, Quincy — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 13, 2026

We propose to approve VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

Draft Release and Public Review — Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Aug. 21, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2026 Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit and share your comments with us.

Public input survey — Washington's Water Future
Aug. 31, 2026

One way to engage in the Washington's Water Future initiative is to take the online survey between July 8 – Aug. 31, 2026.

Hanford Sitewide Permit — Revision 9A comment period
Oct. 27, 2026

Starting June 29, 2026, we will be seeking input on one of our most important tools for overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site.

Open comment periods:
Closing date:
Terminal 91 public comment period — Documents available for review
July 17, 2026

We are holding a public comment for an interim action work plan at Terminal 91 in Seattle, WA.

Eastern Washington University Public Notice — Eastern Washington University Draft Permit
July 18, 2026

We invite you to comment on the draft State Waste Discharge Permit ST0008098.

Stehekin Powerhouse, Stehekin — Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 20, 2026

We propose to approve ​Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 Stehekin Powerhouse's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Chapters 173-441 WAC and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking — Proposed rulemaking - public comment period
July 22, 2026

We are proposing amendments to the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (chapter 173-446 WAC) and Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (chapter 173-441 WAC) to improve implementation of the program, facilitate linkage of Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market.

Focus Wildlife — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

International Bird Rescue — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Response Arrow — Spill management team application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local and tribal governments, and any others, to review and comment on spill management team applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Mercury lights product stewardship plan — LightRecycle
July 26, 2026

The Department of Ecology invites the public to review and comment on the mercury lights product stewardship plan.

Peak Sand and Gravel, portable rock crusher plant #3 — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 26, 2026

We propose to approve Peak Sand and Gravel's air quality general order application for the portable rock crusher plant #3. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

​Hodge Western, portable rock crusher — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 29, 2026

We propose to approve ​Hodge Western's air quality general order application for a portable rock crusher. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Pre-development feedback on the permit — Winery General Permit
July 31, 2026

We invite you to review the current Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.

Comment on the draft report — Columbia Basin Long-term Supply and Demand Forecast
July 31, 2026

Every five years, the Office of Columbia River prepares a 20-year water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River basin. We are currently looking for public feedback on the draft report.

Tidewater — Safe and Effective Threshold Determination Report
Aug. 8, 2026

Class 1 Facilities are required to submit a Safe & Effective Threshold Determination Report that explains when it is safe and/or effective to deploy boom prior to oil transfers at their location.

Public review of draft permit — Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
Aug. 8, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2027 Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and share your comments with us.

City of Bellingham - Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Bellingham - Post Point WWTP Permit No. WA0023744.

City of Everett - Water Pollution Control Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility Permit No. WA0024490.

Update to environmental justice criteria and grant scoring — Proposed changes for Oversight Remedial Action Grants
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is proposing changes to the criteria we use for environmental justice and grant scoring when prioritizing and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Solid Wood Inc cleanup site, Olympia — Interim Action Cleanup available for public comment
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is amending a 2008 legal agreement to require the City of Olympia to conduct an interim action at the Solid Wood Inc cleanup site (West Bay Park), in Olympia.

173-350 WAC Organics management — CR-102 rulemaking
Aug. 13, 2026

Ecology is proposing amendments to the solid waste handling standards related to organic materials management under Chapter 173-350 WAC to account for modern technology and common handling practices.

VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant, Quincy — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 13, 2026

We propose to approve VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

Draft Release and Public Review — Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Aug. 21, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2026 Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit and share your comments with us.

Public input survey — Washington's Water Future
Aug. 31, 2026

One way to engage in the Washington's Water Future initiative is to take the online survey between July 8 – Aug. 31, 2026.

Hanford Sitewide Permit — Revision 9A comment period
Oct. 27, 2026

Starting June 29, 2026, we will be seeking input on one of our most important tools for overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site.

Open comment periods:
Closing date:
Terminal 91 public comment period — Documents available for review
July 17, 2026

We are holding a public comment for an interim action work plan at Terminal 91 in Seattle, WA.

Eastern Washington University Public Notice — Eastern Washington University Draft Permit
July 18, 2026

We invite you to comment on the draft State Waste Discharge Permit ST0008098.

Stehekin Powerhouse, Stehekin — Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 20, 2026

We propose to approve ​Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 Stehekin Powerhouse's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Chapters 173-441 WAC and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking — Proposed rulemaking - public comment period
July 22, 2026

We are proposing amendments to the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (chapter 173-446 WAC) and Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (chapter 173-441 WAC) to improve implementation of the program, facilitate linkage of Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market.

Focus Wildlife — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

International Bird Rescue — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Response Arrow — Spill management team application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local and tribal governments, and any others, to review and comment on spill management team applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Mercury lights product stewardship plan — LightRecycle
July 26, 2026

The Department of Ecology invites the public to review and comment on the mercury lights product stewardship plan.

Peak Sand and Gravel, portable rock crusher plant #3 — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 26, 2026

We propose to approve Peak Sand and Gravel's air quality general order application for the portable rock crusher plant #3. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

​Hodge Western, portable rock crusher — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 29, 2026

We propose to approve ​Hodge Western's air quality general order application for a portable rock crusher. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Pre-development feedback on the permit — Winery General Permit
July 31, 2026

We invite you to review the current Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.

Comment on the draft report — Columbia Basin Long-term Supply and Demand Forecast
July 31, 2026

Every five years, the Office of Columbia River prepares a 20-year water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River basin. We are currently looking for public feedback on the draft report.

Tidewater — Safe and Effective Threshold Determination Report
Aug. 8, 2026

Class 1 Facilities are required to submit a Safe & Effective Threshold Determination Report that explains when it is safe and/or effective to deploy boom prior to oil transfers at their location.

Public review of draft permit — Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
Aug. 8, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2027 Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and share your comments with us.

City of Bellingham - Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Bellingham - Post Point WWTP Permit No. WA0023744.

City of Everett - Water Pollution Control Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility Permit No. WA0024490.

Update to environmental justice criteria and grant scoring — Proposed changes for Oversight Remedial Action Grants
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is proposing changes to the criteria we use for environmental justice and grant scoring when prioritizing and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Solid Wood Inc cleanup site, Olympia — Interim Action Cleanup available for public comment
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is amending a 2008 legal agreement to require the City of Olympia to conduct an interim action at the Solid Wood Inc cleanup site (West Bay Park), in Olympia.

173-350 WAC Organics management — CR-102 rulemaking
Aug. 13, 2026

Ecology is proposing amendments to the solid waste handling standards related to organic materials management under Chapter 173-350 WAC to account for modern technology and common handling practices.

VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant, Quincy — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 13, 2026

We propose to approve VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

Washington Eastern Railroad — Oil Spill Contingency Plan
Aug. 14, 2026

We invite interested members of the public, local, and tribal governments to review and comment on new contingency plans for railroads.

Draft Release and Public Review — Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Aug. 21, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2026 Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit and share your comments with us.

King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 28, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0022527. The proposed draft permit includes new conditions necessary to regulate the discharge of nutrients from the Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant to Puget Sound. 

Public input survey — Washington's Water Future
Aug. 31, 2026

One way to engage in the Washington's Water Future initiative is to take the online survey between July 8 – Aug. 31, 2026.

Hanford Sitewide Permit — Revision 9A comment period
Oct. 27, 2026

Starting June 29, 2026, we will be seeking input on one of our most important tools for overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site.

Agricultural interest session - Washington's Water Future
Meetings & Hearings
Online webinar Join Online
Start: 10 a.m.
This meeting is intended for individuals representing the agricultural community across Washington as part of Washington’s Water Future Initiative. 
> See event details
Morning listening session on the permit - Winery General Permit
Meetings & Hearings
Online webinar Join Online
Start: 10 a.m.
Join is for an online listening session for the Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.
> See event details
Evening listening session on the permit - Winery General Permit
Meetings & Hearings
Online webinar Join Online
Start: 6 p.m.
Join is for an online listening session for the Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.
> See event details
Terminal 91 public comment period — Documents available for review
July 17, 2026

We are holding a public comment for an interim action work plan at Terminal 91 in Seattle, WA.

Eastern Washington University Public Notice — Eastern Washington University Draft Permit
July 18, 2026

We invite you to comment on the draft State Waste Discharge Permit ST0008098.

Stehekin Powerhouse, Stehekin — Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 20, 2026

We propose to approve ​Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 Stehekin Powerhouse's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Chapters 173-441 WAC and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking — Proposed rulemaking - public comment period
July 22, 2026

We are proposing amendments to the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (chapter 173-446 WAC) and Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (chapter 173-441 WAC) to improve implementation of the program, facilitate linkage of Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market.

Focus Wildlife — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

International Bird Rescue — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Response Arrow — Spill management team application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local and tribal governments, and any others, to review and comment on spill management team applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Mercury lights product stewardship plan — LightRecycle
July 26, 2026

The Department of Ecology invites the public to review and comment on the mercury lights product stewardship plan.

Peak Sand and Gravel, portable rock crusher plant #3 — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 26, 2026

We propose to approve Peak Sand and Gravel's air quality general order application for the portable rock crusher plant #3. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

​Hodge Western, portable rock crusher — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 29, 2026

We propose to approve ​Hodge Western's air quality general order application for a portable rock crusher. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Pre-development feedback on the permit — Winery General Permit
July 31, 2026

We invite you to review the current Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.

Comment on the draft report — Columbia Basin Long-term Supply and Demand Forecast
July 31, 2026

Every five years, the Office of Columbia River prepares a 20-year water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River basin. We are currently looking for public feedback on the draft report.

Tidewater — Safe and Effective Threshold Determination Report
Aug. 8, 2026

Class 1 Facilities are required to submit a Safe & Effective Threshold Determination Report that explains when it is safe and/or effective to deploy boom prior to oil transfers at their location.

Public review of draft permit — Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
Aug. 8, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2027 Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and share your comments with us.

City of Bellingham - Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Bellingham - Post Point WWTP Permit No. WA0023744.

City of Everett - Water Pollution Control Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility Permit No. WA0024490.

Update to environmental justice criteria and grant scoring — Proposed changes for Oversight Remedial Action Grants
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is proposing changes to the criteria we use for environmental justice and grant scoring when prioritizing and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Solid Wood Inc cleanup site, Olympia — Interim Action Cleanup available for public comment
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is amending a 2008 legal agreement to require the City of Olympia to conduct an interim action at the Solid Wood Inc cleanup site (West Bay Park), in Olympia.

173-350 WAC Organics management — CR-102 rulemaking
Aug. 13, 2026

Ecology is proposing amendments to the solid waste handling standards related to organic materials management under Chapter 173-350 WAC to account for modern technology and common handling practices.

VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant, Quincy — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 13, 2026

We propose to approve VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

Washington Eastern Railroad — Oil Spill Contingency Plan
Aug. 14, 2026

We invite interested members of the public, local, and tribal governments to review and comment on new contingency plans for railroads.

Draft Release and Public Review — Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Aug. 21, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2026 Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit and share your comments with us.

Sabey Data Center, East Wenatchee — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 24, 2026

We propose to approve Sabey Data Center’s Building E air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 28, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0022527. The proposed draft permit includes new conditions necessary to regulate the discharge of nutrients from the Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant to Puget Sound. 

Public input survey — Washington's Water Future
Aug. 31, 2026

One way to engage in the Washington's Water Future initiative is to take the online survey between July 8 – Aug. 31, 2026.

Hanford Sitewide Permit — Revision 9A comment period
Oct. 27, 2026

Starting June 29, 2026, we will be seeking input on one of our most important tools for overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site.

Open comment periods:
Closing date:
Terminal 91 public comment period — Documents available for review
July 17, 2026

We are holding a public comment for an interim action work plan at Terminal 91 in Seattle, WA.

Eastern Washington University Public Notice — Eastern Washington University Draft Permit
July 18, 2026

We invite you to comment on the draft State Waste Discharge Permit ST0008098.

Stehekin Powerhouse, Stehekin — Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 20, 2026

We propose to approve ​Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 Stehekin Powerhouse's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Chapters 173-441 WAC and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking — Proposed rulemaking - public comment period
July 22, 2026

We are proposing amendments to the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (chapter 173-446 WAC) and Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (chapter 173-441 WAC) to improve implementation of the program, facilitate linkage of Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market.

Focus Wildlife — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

International Bird Rescue — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Response Arrow — Spill management team application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local and tribal governments, and any others, to review and comment on spill management team applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Mercury lights product stewardship plan — LightRecycle
July 26, 2026

The Department of Ecology invites the public to review and comment on the mercury lights product stewardship plan.

Peak Sand and Gravel, portable rock crusher plant #3 — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 26, 2026

We propose to approve Peak Sand and Gravel's air quality general order application for the portable rock crusher plant #3. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

​Hodge Western, portable rock crusher — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 29, 2026

We propose to approve ​Hodge Western's air quality general order application for a portable rock crusher. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Pre-development feedback on the permit — Winery General Permit
July 31, 2026

We invite you to review the current Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.

Comment on the draft report — Columbia Basin Long-term Supply and Demand Forecast
July 31, 2026

Every five years, the Office of Columbia River prepares a 20-year water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River basin. We are currently looking for public feedback on the draft report.

Tidewater — Safe and Effective Threshold Determination Report
Aug. 8, 2026

Class 1 Facilities are required to submit a Safe & Effective Threshold Determination Report that explains when it is safe and/or effective to deploy boom prior to oil transfers at their location.

Public review of draft permit — Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
Aug. 8, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2027 Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and share your comments with us.

City of Bellingham - Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Bellingham - Post Point WWTP Permit No. WA0023744.

City of Everett - Water Pollution Control Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility Permit No. WA0024490.

Update to environmental justice criteria and grant scoring — Proposed changes for Oversight Remedial Action Grants
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is proposing changes to the criteria we use for environmental justice and grant scoring when prioritizing and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Solid Wood Inc cleanup site, Olympia — Interim Action Cleanup available for public comment
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is amending a 2008 legal agreement to require the City of Olympia to conduct an interim action at the Solid Wood Inc cleanup site (West Bay Park), in Olympia.

173-350 WAC Organics management — CR-102 rulemaking
Aug. 13, 2026

Ecology is proposing amendments to the solid waste handling standards related to organic materials management under Chapter 173-350 WAC to account for modern technology and common handling practices.

VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant, Quincy — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 13, 2026

We propose to approve VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

Washington Eastern Railroad — Oil Spill Contingency Plan
Aug. 14, 2026

We invite interested members of the public, local, and tribal governments to review and comment on new contingency plans for railroads.

Draft Release and Public Review — Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Aug. 21, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2026 Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit and share your comments with us.

Sabey Data Center, East Wenatchee — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 24, 2026

We propose to approve Sabey Data Center’s Building E air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 28, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0022527. The proposed draft permit includes new conditions necessary to regulate the discharge of nutrients from the Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant to Puget Sound. 

Kitsap County Public Utility District #1 — Fort Ward Water Reclamation Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 31, 2026

We invite public comment on the modification of Permit No. WA0030317 for the Kitsap County Public Utility District #1 — Fort Ward Water Reclamation Facility.

Public input survey — Washington's Water Future
Aug. 31, 2026

One way to engage in the Washington's Water Future initiative is to take the online survey between July 8 – Aug. 31, 2026.

Hanford Sitewide Permit — Revision 9A comment period
Oct. 27, 2026

Starting June 29, 2026, we will be seeking input on one of our most important tools for overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site.

Open comment periods:
Closing date:
Terminal 91 public comment period — Documents available for review
July 17, 2026

We are holding a public comment for an interim action work plan at Terminal 91 in Seattle, WA.

Eastern Washington University Public Notice — Eastern Washington University Draft Permit
July 18, 2026

We invite you to comment on the draft State Waste Discharge Permit ST0008098.

Stehekin Powerhouse, Stehekin — Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 20, 2026

We propose to approve ​Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 Stehekin Powerhouse's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Chapters 173-441 WAC and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking — Proposed rulemaking - public comment period
July 22, 2026

We are proposing amendments to the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (chapter 173-446 WAC) and Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (chapter 173-441 WAC) to improve implementation of the program, facilitate linkage of Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market.

Focus Wildlife — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

International Bird Rescue — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Response Arrow — Spill management team application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local and tribal governments, and any others, to review and comment on spill management team applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Mercury lights product stewardship plan — LightRecycle
July 26, 2026

The Department of Ecology invites the public to review and comment on the mercury lights product stewardship plan.

Peak Sand and Gravel, portable rock crusher plant #3 — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 26, 2026

We propose to approve Peak Sand and Gravel's air quality general order application for the portable rock crusher plant #3. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

​Hodge Western, portable rock crusher — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 29, 2026

We propose to approve ​Hodge Western's air quality general order application for a portable rock crusher. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Pre-development feedback on the permit — Winery General Permit
July 31, 2026

We invite you to review the current Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.

Comment on the draft report — Columbia Basin Long-term Supply and Demand Forecast
July 31, 2026

Every five years, the Office of Columbia River prepares a 20-year water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River basin. We are currently looking for public feedback on the draft report.

Tidewater — Safe and Effective Threshold Determination Report
Aug. 8, 2026

Class 1 Facilities are required to submit a Safe & Effective Threshold Determination Report that explains when it is safe and/or effective to deploy boom prior to oil transfers at their location.

Public review of draft permit — Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
Aug. 8, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2027 Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and share your comments with us.

City of Bellingham - Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Bellingham - Post Point WWTP Permit No. WA0023744.

City of Everett - Water Pollution Control Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility Permit No. WA0024490.

Update to environmental justice criteria and grant scoring — Proposed changes for Oversight Remedial Action Grants
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is proposing changes to the criteria we use for environmental justice and grant scoring when prioritizing and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Solid Wood Inc cleanup site, Olympia — Interim Action Cleanup available for public comment
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is amending a 2008 legal agreement to require the City of Olympia to conduct an interim action at the Solid Wood Inc cleanup site (West Bay Park), in Olympia.

173-350 WAC Organics management — CR-102 rulemaking
Aug. 13, 2026

Ecology is proposing amendments to the solid waste handling standards related to organic materials management under Chapter 173-350 WAC to account for modern technology and common handling practices.

VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant, Quincy — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 13, 2026

We propose to approve VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

Washington Eastern Railroad — Oil Spill Contingency Plan
Aug. 14, 2026

We invite interested members of the public, local, and tribal governments to review and comment on new contingency plans for railroads.

Draft Release and Public Review — Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Aug. 21, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2026 Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit and share your comments with us.

Sabey Data Center, East Wenatchee — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 24, 2026

We propose to approve Sabey Data Center’s Building E air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 28, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0022527. The proposed draft permit includes new conditions necessary to regulate the discharge of nutrients from the Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant to Puget Sound. 

Kitsap County Public Utility District #1 — Fort Ward Water Reclamation Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 31, 2026

We invite public comment on the modification of Permit No. WA0030317 for the Kitsap County Public Utility District #1 — Fort Ward Water Reclamation Facility.

City of Anacortes Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 31, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the City of Anacortes Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0020257.

City of Gig Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 31, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the City of Gig Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0023957.

Public input survey — Washington's Water Future
Aug. 31, 2026

One way to engage in the Washington's Water Future initiative is to take the online survey between July 8 – Aug. 31, 2026.

Hanford Sitewide Permit — Revision 9A comment period
Oct. 27, 2026

Starting June 29, 2026, we will be seeking input on one of our most important tools for overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site.

Open comment periods:
Closing date:
Eastern Washington University Public Notice — Eastern Washington University Draft Permit
July 18, 2026

We invite you to comment on the draft State Waste Discharge Permit ST0008098.

Stehekin Powerhouse, Stehekin — Air quality notice of construction application – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 20, 2026

We propose to approve ​Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 Stehekin Powerhouse's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Chapters 173-441 WAC and 173-446 WAC, Cap-and-Invest Program Updates and Linkage Rulemaking — Proposed rulemaking - public comment period
July 22, 2026

We are proposing amendments to the Climate Commitment Act Program Rule (chapter 173-446 WAC) and Reporting of Emissions of Greenhouse Gases Rule (chapter 173-441 WAC) to improve implementation of the program, facilitate linkage of Washington’s carbon market with the California-Québec carbon market.

Focus Wildlife — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

International Bird Rescue — Wildlife response service providers application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local governments, tribes, and any others, to review and comment on wildlife response service provider applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Response Arrow — Spill management team application
July 24, 2026

We invite interested public, local and tribal governments, and any others, to review and comment on spill management team applications submitted to Ecology for approval.

Mercury lights product stewardship plan — LightRecycle
July 26, 2026

The Department of Ecology invites the public to review and comment on the mercury lights product stewardship plan.

Peak Sand and Gravel, portable rock crusher plant #3 — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 26, 2026

We propose to approve Peak Sand and Gravel's air quality general order application for the portable rock crusher plant #3. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

​Hodge Western, portable rock crusher — Air quality application for general order coverage – Opportunity to request a public comment period
July 29, 2026

We propose to approve ​Hodge Western's air quality general order application for a portable rock crusher. We will hold a public comment period if one is requested.

Pre-development feedback on the permit — Winery General Permit
July 31, 2026

We invite you to review the current Winery General Permit and share your feedback with us. This feedback will be considered in the redevelopment of a draft version of the revised permit.

Comment on the draft report — Columbia Basin Long-term Supply and Demand Forecast
July 31, 2026

Every five years, the Office of Columbia River prepares a 20-year water supply and demand forecast for the Columbia River basin. We are currently looking for public feedback on the draft report.

Tidewater — Safe and Effective Threshold Determination Report
Aug. 8, 2026

Class 1 Facilities are required to submit a Safe & Effective Threshold Determination Report that explains when it is safe and/or effective to deploy boom prior to oil transfers at their location.

Public review of draft permit — Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit
Aug. 8, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2027 Fresh Fruit Packing General Permit and share your comments with us.

City of Bellingham - Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Bellingham - Post Point WWTP Permit No. WA0023744.

City of Everett - Water Pollution Control Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 10, 2026

We invite your comments on the modification of the City of Everett Water Pollution Control Facility Permit No. WA0024490.

Update to environmental justice criteria and grant scoring — Proposed changes for Oversight Remedial Action Grants
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is proposing changes to the criteria we use for environmental justice and grant scoring when prioritizing and cleaning up contaminated sites.

Solid Wood Inc cleanup site, Olympia — Interim Action Cleanup available for public comment
Aug. 10, 2026

Ecology is amending a 2008 legal agreement to require the City of Olympia to conduct an interim action at the Solid Wood Inc cleanup site (West Bay Park), in Olympia.

173-350 WAC Organics management — CR-102 rulemaking
Aug. 13, 2026

Ecology is proposing amendments to the solid waste handling standards related to organic materials management under Chapter 173-350 WAC to account for modern technology and common handling practices.

VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant, Quincy — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 13, 2026

We propose to approve VoltaGrid Electric Generation Plant's air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

Washington Eastern Railroad — Oil Spill Contingency Plan
Aug. 14, 2026

We invite interested members of the public, local, and tribal governments to review and comment on new contingency plans for railroads.

Draft Release and Public Review — Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit
Aug. 21, 2026

We invite you to review the draft 2026 Washington Department of Transportation Municipal Stormwater General Permit and share your comments with us.

Sabey Data Center, East Wenatchee — Air quality notice of construction application
Aug. 24, 2026

We propose to approve Sabey Data Center’s Building E air quality notice of construction (NOC) application.

King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 28, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the King County Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0022527. The proposed draft permit includes new conditions necessary to regulate the discharge of nutrients from the Vashon Wastewater Treatment Plant to Puget Sound. 

Kitsap County Public Utility District #1 — Fort Ward Water Reclamation Facility — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 31, 2026

We invite public comment on the modification of Permit No. WA0030317 for the Kitsap County Public Utility District #1 — Fort Ward Water Reclamation Facility.

City of Anacortes Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 31, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the City of Anacortes Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0020257.

City of Gig Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant — National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Wastewater Discharge Permit
Aug. 31, 2026

We invite your comments on the development of the City of Gig Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant draft permit no. WA0023957.

Public input survey — Washington's Water Future
Aug. 31, 2026

One way to engage in the Washington's Water Future initiative is to take the online survey between July 8 – Aug. 31, 2026.

Hanford Sitewide Permit — Revision 9A comment period
Oct. 27, 2026

Starting June 29, 2026, we will be seeking input on one of our most important tools for overseeing cleanup of the Hanford Site.