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January 26, 2024

Department of Ecology

Bowen

Washington Department of Ecology Director Laura Watson selected David Bowen as director of the agency's Central Region Office. Bowen has worked for Ecology since 2016, most recently serving as manager of the agency's nuclear waste program, which oversees cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site. His previous experience also includes private and public sector roles in forestry, planning, renewable energy and economic development. He is a former Kittitas County commissioner and lifelong central Washington resident. Ecology's Central Region Office stretches the length of Washington, encompassing Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan and Yakima counties. As Central Region director, Bowen will oversee the state's regional environmental projects and partnerships with stakeholders, Tribes, and local, state and federal agencies. The office focuses on critical issues affecting the health, economy and development of the region's communities and environment. These include meeting water supply needs, reducing wildfire smoke impacts and addressing legacy pesticide contamination. Ecology staff are also supporting efforts to clean up PFAS contamination at the Yakima Regional Training Center and promote ongoing habitat restoration in watersheds throughout central Washington.




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