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.
Watershed health — Puget Sound Region update
River and stream habitat in the Puget Sound Region shows variable conditions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/puget-sound
Watershed health — Snake River update
River and stream habitat in the Snake River Region shows variable conditions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/snake-river
Watershed health — Upper Columbia update
River and stream habitat in the Snake River Region shows mostly good conditions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/upper-columbia
Aladdin Plating
We monitor groundwater for legacy plating chemicals at the former Aladdin Plating Co. site in Tacoma.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/aladdin-plating
Watershed Health - Statewide Report
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https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/statewide-report
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
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
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
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
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
Air quality studies
Information about air quality studies we conduct.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/air-quality-studies
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
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Our GIS staff maintain spatial datasets and applications, conduct GIS projects, and publish GIS maps.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis
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
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
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
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
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