Air Quality Index (AQI)
The Air Quality Index (AQI) tells you when air quality is healthy or unhealthy.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Air-Quality-Index
Effectiveness monitoring for water quality
Our scientists study the effectiveness of projects to protect and improve water quality.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring
Lake water quality monitoring & protection
Working with partners, we compile data on algae, invasive plants, and some toxic chemicals in lakes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Lake-water-quality
River and stream monitoring
Our freshwater data helps us to assure clean and abundant water to support human and aquatic life.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/River-stream-monitoring
Groundwater quality assessment
Our hydrogeologists monitor and assess groundwater quality and quantity in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Groundwater-quality-assessment
Wastewater testing
Whole effluent toxicity testing ensures wastewater does not harm aquatic life.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Wastewater-testing
Coastal zone mapping & erosion monitoring
We survey Washington's coastlines to monitor coastal erosion and track sediment movement over time.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Coastal-monitoring-assessment
Monitoring for toxic chemicals
We conduct long-term monitoring to understand levels and trends of toxics in the environment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring
Models & spreadsheets
Computer models predict changes and spreadsheets calculate. We offer these tools to the public.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Models-spreadsheets
Air quality studies
Information about air quality studies we conduct.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Scientific-reports/Air-quality-studies
Columbia River reports & documents
Our Office of Columbia River scientific reports and documents support water supply projects for Eastern Washington
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Scientific-reports/Columbia-River-reports
EIM — environmental monitoring data
EIM contains environmental monitoring data collected by our scientists and partners.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Environmental-Information-Management-database
Toxics Release Inventory
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) identifies chemicals used at businesses or facilities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Toxics-Release-Inventory
Solid waste & recycling data
View data on solid waste collection and recycling in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Solid-waste-recycling-data
Freshwater fish contaminant monitoring
We analyze freshwater fish for various toxic chemicals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/Freshwater-fish-contaminant-monitoring
Monitoring watersheds for salmonids
Does salmon habitat restoration work? Our Intensively Monitored Watersheds program aims to find out.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/River-stream-monitoring/Intensively-monitored-watersheds
EIM submit data
Ecology partners, submit your environmental monitoring data to EIM online.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Environmental-Information-Management-database/EIM-submit-data
Using MyEIM
MyEIM is an advanced tool for searching and analyzing EIM data and is best viewed on a large screen.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Environmental-Information-Management-database/Using-MyEIM
Modeling the environment
Computer models mathematically represent part of the environment to predict potential changes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Data-resources/Models-spreadsheets/Modeling-the-environment
Monitoring for lead in lakes & streams
We monitor temporal changes in the lead levels of rivers and streams in the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/Lead-monitoring