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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.

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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.

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Rulemaking Overview (WAC 173-18; WAC 173-20; WAC 173-22; WAC 173-26; WAC 173-27)
This is a rulemaking overview for WAC 173-18; WAC 173-20; WAC 173-22; WAC 173-26; WAC 173-27
https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-overview-wac-173-18;-wac-173-20;-wac-173-22;-wac-173-26;-wac-173-27
Shoreline Management Act Rulemaking Public listening session
Slides from our Sept. 23 Listening session
https://ecology.wa.gov/public-listening-session
Local Government Sounding Board Presentation 10-21-24
The SMA Rulemaking sounding board slides for the Oct. 21 meeting.
https://ecology.wa.gov/local-government-sounding-board-oct-21-presentation
Local Government Sounding Board Kickoff presentation
Slides for our Local Government Sounding Board Kickoff meeting
https://ecology.wa.gov/local-government-sounding-board-kickoff
Local Government Sounding Board Charter
Charter for the SMA Rulemaking Local government Sounding Board.
https://ecology.wa.gov/sounding-board-charter
Chehalis draft EIS - vicinity map for the proposed Chehalis River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project
Map showing the location where Flood District's proposed projects would occur.
https://ecology.wa.gov/chehaliseis-vicinitymap
Aquatic Species Restoration Plan Research and Studies
The ASRP is a science-based plan to restore and enhance aquatic species habitat in the Chahalis Basin.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/asrp-research
Data products & reports
See example data products, get access to data, and view reports and presentations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/data-products
2020-21 Project Awards: Chehalis River Basin Aquatic Species Restoration Plan
Descriptive list of state grant awards for aquatic habitat restoration projects in the Chehalis Basin
https://ecology.wa.gov/2020-21-asrp-project-list
Newaukum River effectiveness monitoring
We're studying the Newaukum River to understand the effects of river restoration on the watershed.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/newaukum-river
Measuring bluff erosion in ​Clallam County
​We collected scientific data about bluff-backed Dungeness and Elwha beaches and spits to measure erosion.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/clallam-county-bluffs
Columbia River Littoral Cell Beach Monitoring
We collect data on erosion and beach elevation change along the Southwest Washington coast.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/columbia-river-littoral-cell-monitoring
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
​Shoalwater Bay berm monitoring
We monitored the Willapa Bay shoreline to assess how a flood-protection berm changed over time.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/shoalwater-bay-berm-monitoring
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
Chehalis flood reduction project draft EIS presentation
Presentation of draft EIS for Chehalis Basin flood-reduction project
https://ecology.wa.gov/chehalis-draft-sepa-eis-presentation
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
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