The Office of Environmental Public Health Sciences helps people in Washington stay healthy by providing information about environmental risks in their communities. We provide trusted information so that you can make safer choices for yourself and your family. We also support state agencies, local health jurisdictions, and Tribes in responding to environmental health risks, and focus resources on communities facing the greatest health risks. Our work promotes healthier environments, prevents illness and injury, and creates healthier places to live, work, learn, and play—today and for future generations.
Office Contacts
Director, Laura Johnson, 360-236-3325
Deputy Director, Erika Baker, 360-236-4021
Office Phone: 360-236-3385 or 1-877-485-7316 (toll-free)
Mail: WA State Department of Health, PO Box 47825, Olympia, WA 98504-7825
About Our Programs
Climate and Health
Manager, Julie Fox, 360-742-1466
Environmental and Climate Justice Grants
Environmental Justice Council Staffing
Manager, Sierra Rotakhina, 360-584-4398
- Environmental Justice Council
Environmental Justice, Equity & Health
Manager, Griselda Arias, 360-584-8496
- Built Environment and Health
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Healthy Environment for All Interagency Workgroup
- Radon
- Washington Tracking Network
Healthy Homes and Communities
Manager, Anneke Jansen, 360-236-8738
- Acute Pesticide Illness Prevention Program
- Lead exposure, prevention and response
- Testing for Lead in Drinking Water in Schools
- Lead in Child Care Drinking Water
Site Assessment and Toxicology
Manager, Maureen Sanchez, 564-669-1331