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NOAA
Published September 29, 2022
Blue carbon refers to carbon dioxide that is absorbed from the atmosphere and stored in the ocean. “Blue” refers to the watery nature of this storage.
Continue reading “Understanding blue carbon”Department of Ecology
September 2022
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of more than 9,000 synthetic organic chemicals. PFAS can withstand high temperatures and survive highly corrosive environments. They are used in the manufacture of coatings, surface treatments, and specialty chemicals in cookware, carpets, food packaging, clothing, cosmetics, and other common consumer products. PFAS also have many industrial applications and are an active ingredient in certain types of fire- fighting foams (aqueous film-forming foams, or AFFF). PFAS coatings resist oil, grease, and water.
Continue reading “Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Chemical Action Plan”We’re proud of the community involvement that supports Ecology’s mission. State, regional, and local governmental, non-governmental, and private constituents join forces to provide advice and oversight to a variety of projects and programs.
Below you will find links to many of the boards, committees, task forces, and other groups we contribute to. For additional information about our partnerships, boards, and committees, please visit our partnerships and committees page on our main website, ecology.wa.gov.
Our Committees, Boards, and Workgroups index
King County noxious week fact sheet
June, 2018
Toxic to people, pets, and livestock. Outcompetes native species such as
salmonberry, red twig dogwood, and willows. Can take over small streams,
causing channel disruption.
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Washington Department of Health
January 2017
The Safe Drinking Water Act requires every state to develop a wellhead protection program. The state Department of Health (DOH) administers the wellhead protection program in Washington.
Continue reading “Wellhead Protection Program Guidance Document”January, 2011
King County Noxious Weed Control Program
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Lythrum salicaria
Lythraceae
Class B Noxious Weed – Control Required
Continue reading “Purple Loosestrife”A Primer for Public Agency Staff
July 2006
The scene is familiar: local residents become concerned about the accelerated pace of development in an area. At first, not much comes of it. Then, a proposed new subdivision galvanizes the community to action. The planning department updates its planning documents to more effectively manage growth. But then several property owners claim that the policies unlawfully interfere with their constitutionally protected property rights. They threaten to sue for compensation if restrictions are placed on their property.
Continue reading “Regulatory Takings and Land Use Regulation:”EPA
April 1989
The 1986 Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) established a new Wellhead Protection (WHP) Program to protect ground waters that supply wells and wellfields that contribute drinking water to public water supply systems. Under SDWA Section 1428 each State must develop a WHP Program that consists of several elements.
At a minimum, each State’s WHP Program
must: