washington state department of ecology

The Washington State Department of Ecology announced the adoption of a new clean water rule Monday that they say will safeguard the state’s people and economy.   Special Assistant to the Directory Kelly Susewind said it will have minimal impacts on the ag community.   “...

The Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association and the Washington Department of Ecology have partnered together to launch a voluntary certification program.  The Farmed Smart Certification is for farms where dryland crops are grown and managed in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way.  St...

Farmers often use fire as a way to manage waste and other parts of their operation, but they need to plan ahead to ensure they are in compliance with Department of Ecology regulations.   Unit Manager for Outdoor Burning and Monitoring Kary Peterson says while there are some exceptions, most burning requires a permit for air quality reasons.  ...

The Washington Department of Ecology issued $341,015.41 penalties of $1,000 or more for the October through December in 2015.   Warren Orchards in Columbia received the largest penalty of $73,000 for irrigating their field after being told to stop.  ...