As a community dedicated to protecting the Deschutes watershed and South Puget Sound, we must all keep an eye out for potential pollution incidents when we are out and about. This page contains a list of who to call to report a pollution source – click the organization name to be directed to their site. At the bottom of the page you will find an informative publication by DERT in conjunction with Puget SoundKeeper and titled “How to Spot & Report Pollution”. This pamphlet provides advice for identifying pollution sources on land and in water bodies.
Remember to gather as much information as you can and include photographs – but do not take samples! Your personal safety is of greater importance than pollution, so we advise you to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself. Do not touch anything that could be hazardous, traverse dangerous terrain, trespass on personal property, or engage in a hostile confrontation over pollution.
Important information includes:
- Date & Time,
- Local water body and location of pollutant,
- Physical characteristics and approximate quantity of pollutant,
- Weather & marine conditions,
- Resources at risk,
- and any other information you believe to be of significance.
General Pollution Reports
Use this Google Form to report any and all pollution events.
DERT will investigate and dispatch to the appropriate channel.
You can also reach us by phone at (360) 890-5571. If we don’t answer, please leave a detailed message regarding the pollution event, including its location, the date and time, and your contact information if you wish to hear back from us.
Oil Spills and Environmental Emergencies
| Department of Ecology, SW Region | 360-407-6300 | ||
| Hazardous Materials Spills | 911 | ||
| National Response Center (NRC) | 800-424-8802 | ||
| Washington Emergency Management Division | 800-OILS-911 |
Local Jurisdictions
| Department of Health- Thurston County | 360-867-2500 |
| Lacey Spills Response Hotline | 360-491-5644 |
| Olympia Spills Hotline | 360-753-8333 |
| Thurston County Public Works Spills Reporting | 360-897-2099 |
| Tumwater Spills | 360-754-4150 |
Additional Contacts
| Department of Fish & Wildlife Derelict Fishing Gear | 855-542-3935 |
| Department of Natural Resources Derelict Vessel | 360-902-BOAT dvrp@dnr.wa.gov |
| Northwest Toxic Algae | algaetoxinbottles@kingcounty.gov |
| NOAA Marine Mammal Strandings | 866-767-6114 |
| Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Pollution Hotline | 800-42-PUGET |
