Research & Data
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Ecology provides the high-quality science that is the foundation of Washington state environmental policy. Our monitoring, assessment, and modeling services provide a data-rich understanding of our state’s land, air, and water. We provide access to that data through reports, databases, maps and user-friendly online tools.
Climate Resilient Riparian Grant landowner agreement template
This document is the landowner agreement template for the Climate Resilient Riparian Systems November 2024 grant solicitation.
https://ecology.wa.gov/cr2sl-landowner-agreement-template
Climate Resilient Riparian Grant Q&A Resource Document
An overview of questions and answers that have been asked regarding the 2024 funding opportunity.
https://ecology.wa.gov/q-a-resource-document
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
Puyallup River tributaries effectiveness monitoring
We’re studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Puyallup River.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/puyallup-river-tributaries
Puget Sound feeder bluffs
Protecting the cliffs that feed Puget Sound beaches with sand and the beaches that depend on them.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/puget-sound-feeder-bluff
Puget Sound feeder bluff mapping
We map the feeder bluffs that feed Puget Sound beaches with sand to understand and protect them.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/puget-sound-feeder-bluff/puget-sound-feeder-bluff-mapping
BEACH annual report
See our annual county-by-county report on bacterial levels at saltwater swimming beaches for 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report
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
Data collection methods
We collect beach topography and nearshore bathymetry data using GPS, boat-based lidar, and sonar.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/data-collection-methods
Coastal Monitoring & Analysis Program projects
Learn about coastal mapping and monitoring projects around Puget Sound and Pacific coast.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects
Long-term marine water & sediment data
We gather high quality data to help accurately reflect changes in marine environments over time.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/water-column-data
Forest practices effectiveness monitoring
We evaluate whether forest practices rules protect fish, wildlife, and water quality.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/forest-practices-effectiveness-monitoring
Stream biological monitoring
We evaluate the health of rivers and streams by studying multiple aquatic communities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/stream-biological-monitoring
River & stream water quality index
The Freshwater Quality Index can help you learn about river and stream health.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-water-quality-index
Mapping Puget Sound bluffs and beaches
We collect topographic data about Puget Sound beaches and bluffs.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/mapping-puget-sound-bluffs-and-beaches
Watershed health sampling sites
Learn about the sites we sample.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-sites
Marine water & sediment monitoring
We conduct water and sediment long-term monitoring to identify ecosystem changes.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring
Wastewater testing
Whole effluent toxicity testing ensures wastewater does not harm aquatic life.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/wastewater-testing
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
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
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