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Washington State Department of Ecology
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Official Washington state Department of Ecology account. Protecting, preserving and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. ecology.wa.gov
Update: the evacuation has been lifted. The Yakima Fire Department is monitoring ammonia levels and will reopen the Roche Fruit building once it is safe.
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This story is all too familiar. If you have a vessel that isn’t seaworthy, please dispose of it safely before it becomes a bigger problem. Oil spills harm fish, wildlife, and the environment – and cleanup is costly. Visit @wadnr.bsky.social's Derelict Vessel Program page to learn about resources.
Recovering Derelict Vessels | Department of Natural Resources
dnr.wa.gov
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Fortunately U.S. Coast Guard was able to tow the Mollusk to Appletree Cove, where it’s now safely anchored and being defueled. We estimate it had over 1,500 gallons of fuel on board.
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This project’s $7.4 million cleanup funding came from Ecology, thanks to a voter-approved hazardous substance tax. And now, the project has hit an important milestone in the 9-step cleanup process. Read our latest blog to learn more: ecology.wa.gov/blog/october...
Removing a decades-old landfill from Nisqually State Park
<p>A formerly threatened wetland full of half-buried tires and broken washing machines is getting a facelift after its neighboring landfill area reached an important milestone cleanup. &nbsp;</p>
ecology.wa.gov
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM