Research & Data

Use this portal to filter and search for all of our scientific information.

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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Infographics

An infographic with key facts about the No Discharge Zone

https://ecology.wa.gov/infographics

Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Signs Order Form

This is a form to order free Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Signs for your marinas or boat launch areas.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ndz-signs-order-form

NWIFC Preliminary Comments to Ecology

These are the comments from the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission about the Water Quality Assessment Policy 1-11 update

https://ecology.wa.gov/nwifc-preliminary-comments-to-eco-on-policy-1-11

Federal Consistency Certification - Federal Approval

Submit this form to us if you are requesting a Coastal Zone Management Consistency determination for a project that requires federal approval.

https://ecology.wa.gov/federal-consistency-certification-federal-approv

Federal Consistency Certification Form - Federal Funds

Submit this form to us when requesting a Coastal Zone Management Consistency determination for a federally funded project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/federal-consistency-certification-form-federal-f

Water Quality Fiscal Year 2013 - 2015 Biennium Outcomes Report

2 year report on Water Quality projects funded by Ecology, covering Fiscal Years 2013 through 2015

https://ecology.wa.gov/fiscal-year-2013-2015-biennium-outcomes-report-f

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

Active groundwater studies

We conduct groundwater studies for long- and short-term projects. Learn about our active studies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index

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

Plaza Cleaners groundwater monitoring

We monitor groundwater for volatile organic compounds at the Plaza Cleaners Lakewood site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/lakewood-cleaners

Shelton Laundry groundwater monitoring

We measure volatile organic compounds from monitoring wells at the Shelton Laundry site.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/shelton-laundry

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

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

Whatcom County BEACH report

Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Whatcom County in the summer of 2024.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/whatcom-county

Section 401 water quality & CZM federal consistency decisions

See our recent decisions on Section 401 water quality and CZM federal consistency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/401-and-czm-decisions

Public Notices for Section 401 water quality certifications & CZM federal consistency

View current public notices for statewide projects seeking Section 401 water quality certification and Coastal Zone Management approval.

https://ecology.wa.gov/401-and-czm-public-notices

Lewis County, WA, Shoreline Master Program - Appendix 1: Shoreline Environment Designations

Map showing Shoreline Environment Designations for Lewis County SMP (report figure 1)

https://ecology.wa.gov/lewiscountysmpapp1

Puget Sound soft shore and armor alternative projects map

This map-based tool provides examples of beach projects on Puget Sound where alternatives to hard-shoreline armoring were used.

https://ecology.wa.gov/soft-shore-projects-map

Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council

This is a resource page, including meeting agendas and presentations, for the advisory council.

https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-coastal-marine-advisory-council

WA State Flood Hazard Mapping Survey

WA State Flood Hazard Mapping Survey - SEA program

https://ecology.wa.gov/wa-state-flood-hazard-mapping-survey