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March 2, 2026 – Listen to the marmot: new ads ask drivers to keep the state litter-free.

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Jan. 30, 2026 – Ecology prepares to fund 121 clean water projects

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Jan. 22, 2026 – First transfer of radioactive capsules complete at Hanford Site

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Filing deadline for water rights claims extended to June 2027

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Residents get a sneak peek at the future of Capitol Lake and the Deschutes Estuary.

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April 8, 2026, 6 p.m. - Online

Intalco Aluminum, Ferndale — We have scheduled a tentative virtual hearing to accept comments on the proposed Interim Action Work Plan for the Intalco Aluminum cleanup site.

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ends April 10, 2026

Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General Permits — We invite your thoughts on the current permits and what you’d like to see in the next version of the permit.

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