Ecology - Central Region

Environmental news and information for Central Washington. Official Washington Department of Ecology @EcologyWA account

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

Stay in touch with Ecology!
Find Ecology news and updates on our website at https://t.co/TTYhatg5Bs, get email alerts at https://t.co/Y6YYdbwEDJ, and at @ecologywa on social media.

[Ecology - Eastern Region @ecyspokane]

Curious about why burn bans can be called in the winter? Check out our blog to learn more. https://t.co/n5Z3w00bV5

[Yakima OEM @YakimaOEM]

SHELTER IN PLACE for the Les Schwab Fire at 2002 S. 1st Street, Yakima, WA. is now lifted!

[Ecology - Central Region @ecyCentral]

Our team is on the scene supporting @YakimaCityFire as they extinguish the fire. We're actively collecting samples of fire suppression water and monitoring air quality to ensure safety. A shelter-in-place has been issued for the area. Follow @YakimaOEM for further updates.

[Yakima OEM @YakimaOEM]

SHELTER IN PLACE has been issued for the Les Schwab Fire at 2002 S. 1st Street, Yakima, WA. Turn off HVAC Systems - Seal all doors and windows.

Please go to our Facebook Page for Shelter in Place area!

[Ecology - Eastern Region @ecyspokane]

We updated cleanup requirements at the Pasco Landfill to address recent groundwater contamination on site. Local drinking water supplies are not at risk.
Learn more and comment on these changes: https://t.co/QpJ4fVMlVQ

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

Applying for a water right just got more stream-lined. (see what we did there? 😉)
In addition to the paper applications, you can complete the water right application process online.
Dive into more information about the process here:
https://t.co/K32R7Is7NI

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

The good news? Our online map tool allows users to see if their land was once an orchard.
We're also testing soil for free and advising the best method to mitigate any contaminants.
Want to learn more? Get the dirt here: https://t.co/6d3lur5k9T

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

Moo Deng knows the vibe. High levels of lead and arsenic have been found in areas that were once orchards in central Washington. These heavy metals come from pesticides used in the area in the 1900s, and exposure to these contaminants can negatively affect your health.

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

The Cle Elum juvenile fish passage facility is open! This first-in-the-nation helix structure will help increase sockeye return to the Yakima Basin. Congrats to @YakimaBasinPlan, Yakama Nation Fisheries, and all who have spent years making this possible.
https://t.co/6Y7DmNAYdu

[Washington State Department of Agriculture @WSDAgov]

Wildfires can strike with devastating speed, posing serious threats to our livestock and farming operations. Here are some crucial steps to help safeguard your animals and ensure their well-being during a wildfire:

[Ecology - Central Region @ecyCentral]

Most of the region should expect air quality from moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups. Air quality may reach unhealthy closer to active fires, like the Pioneer and Retreat Fires. The Methow Valley is also experiencing smoke from the Calcite Creek Fire in British Columbia.

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

Changing winds may bring smoke into Western WA by Wed. night from 4 significant wildfires, including 1 on the Canadian side of Okanagan National Forest. Stay informed about air quality: https://t.co/PpOZVOzYd1.

[Ecology - Hanford @ecyHanford]

We're looking for our next Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3 to support & conduct outreach, education, and public involvement. You will be engaging with diverse audiences!

Get your application in for initial review by Aug. 14.
https://t.co/ArOTUpHJOc

[NWS Spokane @NWSSpokane]

How it started --> How it's going. 🥲 Southerly flow brought lots of smoke up from fires in Oregon and California overnight. The good news? It's mainly aloft and not at the surface...yet. Smoke will likely mix down to lower levels of the atmosphere over the next few days.

[Ecology - Central Region @ecyCentral]

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima County until further notice. Due to expected smoke from nearby and regional wildfires, sensitive groups should take extra caution.

Learn more here: https://t.co/EhKj9flDXv

[Benton Co Fire Dist 2 @BentonFire2]

Well we are getting smoky again. Check out where it’s all coming from along with current air quality levels here at WA Smoke Blog.

https://t.co/zPxmqK6JR0

[Northwest Interagency Coordination Center @NWCCInfo]

Human activities are the leading cause of wildfires, accounting for nearly 90% of all PNW wildfires. Vehicles are common sources of wildfires, especially in dry and fire-prone areas. Start by doing a quick check of your motorized vehicles and help prevent a wildfire!

[Washington State DNR Wildfire @waDNR_fire]

DNR crews are responding to the #BlackCanyonFire approx. 10 miles NW of Naches in Yakima County. Fire is estimated at 1000 acres. Multiple resources will be working the fire through the evening. Follow Yakima County OEM for evac updates at this link: https://t.co/mUpdRRW0Kk

[NWS Spokane @NWSSpokane]

Breezy winds and dry conditions will bring critical fire weather conditions to central Washington on Wednesday and to central and eastern Washington on Thursday. Fires will be capable of spreading rapidly and will be difficult to contain. Please be smart!

[WA Department of Ecology @EcologyWA]

Wildfire weather conditions are critical across WA. The Pioneer Fire is now over 30,000 acres, and dry lightning has sparked multiple new fires. An Air Quality Alert for Chelan County and Methow Valley is still in place. More on the WA Smoke Blog: https://t.co/VGu5lAFPn9

[Ecology - Central Region @ecyCentral]

Attention, campers and hikers! USFS has banned ALL campfires in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest starting tomorrow, July 20. Conditions are hot, dry, and perfect for new fire starts. Please be careful if visiting this weekend – see the post below for more information.

[Oka-Wen NF @OkaWenNF]

Campfire Restrictions Increase to Stage 2 on the Oka-WenNF - No Campfires Allowed. Visit https://t.co/2NZhl63zwF for details on current restrictions, and rules for propane options.