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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Data model - SolRad

A solar position and solar radiation calculator for Excel/VBA.

https://ecology.wa.gov/solrad-zip

Ecology's Facebook page

https://ecology.wa.gov/social-facebook-site

Ecology's Flickr site

Images from our programs and regions that showcase the diversity of our environmental protection work.

https://ecology.wa.gov/social-flickr-site

Data model - Sunrise/sunset

An Excel workbook with seven VBA functions for sunrise/sunset and solar position: dawn, sunrise, solar noon, sunset, dusk, solar azimuth, solar elevation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sunrise-sunset-zip

Publication index: Puget Sound and Salish Sea

List of links to documents related to Puget Sound and the Salish Sea

https://ecology.wa.gov/puget-sound-and-salish-sea

Consumer Product Testing look-up tool

Various consumer products are tested to ensure state and federal rules are met.The presence of a chemical in a product does not necessarily mean it's unsafe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/consumer-product-testing-look-up-tool

Fertilizer Production Companies - look-up tool

Information about commercial fertilizers that are registered for distribution in the state of Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/fertilizer-production-companies-look-up-tool

tTools for ArcGIS

An ArcMap Python add-in with tools that analyze stream-channel attributes and near-stream topography and vegetation to estimate effective shade inputs for use in temperature modeling programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ttools-for-arcgis-zip

Publication index: Soos Creek

List of links to documents about water quality in Soos Creek

https://ecology.wa.gov/publication-index-soos-creek

tTools for ArcGIS 9.x (Build 7.5.3)

An older version (for 9.x) of an ArcMap Python add-in with tools that analyze stream-channel attributes and near-stream topography and vegetation to estimate effective shade inputs for use in temperature modeling programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/ttools-for-arcgis-9-x-build-7-5-3-zip

Hazardous Waste Facility Search Tool

Use this tool to access public records from regulated dangerous waste sites in Washington. This data comes from TurboWaste, Washington’s dangerous waste reporting tool.

https://ecology.wa.gov/hazardous-waste-facility-search-tool

Publication index: Spokane River documents

List of links to documents about water quality in the Spokane River

https://ecology.wa.gov/spokane-river

Hazardous Waste Institutional Memory (IM) Compendium

A reference tool that provides guidance about specific dangerous waste issues. Includes reference memos, letters and other documents written by Ecology staff.

https://ecology.wa.gov/hazardous-waste-institutional-memory-im-compendi

Data model - YASAIw

A Monte Carlo simulation add-in for Microsoft Excel. The modified version (YASAIw) adds several new features including more distributions, correlated random variables, sensitivity analysis, and the ability to run user-defined macros during simulation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/yasaiw-zip

Data model - Example using YASAIw with QUAL2Kw

YASAIw is a Monte Carlo simulation add-in for Microsoft Excel. This is an example of its use with QUAL2Kw.

https://ecology.wa.gov/yasaiw-example-zip

Storymap: Skagit Valley's Warming Waters

An educational resource describing the issues, causes and impacts of warming waters in the Skagit valley streams..

https://ecology.wa.gov/storymap-skagit-valleys-warming-waters

Refrigerants Management Program - HFC end of life

Information and recommendations addressing proper end-of-life management of HFC and other refrigerants (E2SHB 1050, Section 14).

https://ecology.wa.gov/hfc-refrigerants-management-program

High Priority Chemicals Data System (HPCDS)

Search the data that's reported to the states by manufacturers of children’s products through the IC2.

https://ecology.wa.gov/children-s-safe-product-act-reported-data

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) template for Construction Stormwater permit plans.

This template presents the recommended structure and content for preparing a Construction Stormwater General Permit SWPPP.

https://ecology.wa.gov/swppp-for-construction-stormwater-permits

Online tool: WQ Underground Injection Control application (login required)

(SAW account required)

https://ecology.wa.gov/wq-underground-injection-control-application