Washington: Programs and Resources

Air Quality Program

This program “works to preserve and enhance the air quality of the state for current and future generations.”
Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/airhome.html

City of Seattle

This site has links regarding how Seattle affects the environment of the Pacific Northwest.
Website: http://www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us/html/enviro.htm

County and City Recycling Web Pages and Other Links

Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/contact/recyclelinks.html

Department of Ecology

This Department protects, preserves and enhances Washington’s environment, and promotes the wise management of our air, land and water.
Phone: (360)407-6000
Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/

Department of Fish and Wildlife

This department provides information on protecting fish and wildlife species.
Phone: (360)902-2200
Website: http://wdfw.wa.gov/

Pollution Prevention in Washington

This site provides information regarding how to prevent pollution to the air, water and land within our state through source reduction.
Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/p2/index.html

Take it Back Network

This group of retailers, repair shops, non-profit organizations, waste haulers and recyclers offer convenient options for recycling certain products, such as electronics and CFLs.
Website: http://www.takeitbacknetwork.org/

United States Environmental Protection Agency-Region 10

This agency serves the environmental programs in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and 269 Indian Tribes.
Phone: (206)553-1200
Website: http://www.epa.gov/region10/

Washington Department of Natural Resources

This department protects and manage land, forests, farms, commercial properties and underwater lands – all of which are managed to provide benefits to you.
Phone: (360)902-1004
Website: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/

Washington Home Page

This department protects and manage land, forests, farms, commercial properties and underwater lands – all of which are managed to provide benefits to you.
Website: http://access.wa.gov/

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

The Department of Education houses information that can help teachers, students and parents with questions they may have regarding kindergarten through 12th grade state education programs.
Phone: (360)586-6904
Website: http://www.k12.wa.us/

Washington State Recycling Association

This association provides education to foster the expansion, diversity, and economic vitality of recycling as part of integrated resource management.
Website: http://www.wsra.net/