Ecology

State, mushroom farm sign agreement to correct pollution

9 Feb 2012

The Washington State Department of Ecology and The Ostrom Co., an Olympia-based mushroom farm, have signed a settlement agreement to correct wastewater discharge issues.As part of the settlement the company agreed to pay $22,000 and Ecology agreed to suspend an additional $22,000 penalty if the company meets the terms in the agreement. ...

Ecology issues penalties for Q4 2011

9 Feb 2012

The Washington Department of Ecology issued $117,372 in penalties of $1,000 or more during the fourth quarter of 2011. The funds collected are deposited in special accounts that pay for environmental restoration and enhancement projects, research and development, permitting and regulatory programs, and education and assistance. ...

Two Clark County incidents bring environmental penalties

9 Feb 2012

Environmental violations prompting fines of more than $1,000 during the last quarter of 2011 included two incidents in Clark County, according a list released Thursday by the state Department of Ecology.