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.
KeepingYourBeachClean
An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version
Governor's letter to the Chehalis Basin Board (non-dam alternative)
A letter from Governor Jay Inslee requesting the exploration of non-dam alternatives to the proposed Chehalis Basin River flood control dam
https://ecology.wa.gov/governor-s-non-dam-alternative-letter-chehalis-ba
Centroid calculator
An Excel/VBA program to calculate the centroid of a time-concentration series or any x-y series of data.
https://ecology.wa.gov/xlsm-centroid-calculator
Received through January 18, 2012: Comments on Ecology's Fish Consumption Rates Technical Support Document (Version 1)
Comments received through January 18, 2012, in response to Ecology's Fish Consumption Rates Technical Support Document (Version 1).
https://ecology.wa.gov/20120118fcrcommentsforversion1
Requirements for 401 Water Quality Certification Request
This table describes the required elements, documents, and actions to submit your certification request to the Department of Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/certification-requirements-table
Received through January 18, 2012: Emailed form comments in response to Ecology's Fish Consumption Rates Technical Support Document (Version 1).
Emailed (form) comments received through January 18, 2012, in response to Ecology's Fish Consumption Rates Technical Support Document (Version 1).
https://ecology.wa.gov/20120118fcrformlettercommentsforversion1
July 16, 2012: Ecology's approach to fish consumption standards in Washington state
Former Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant's 2012 transmittal letter announcing Ecology's approach to fish consumption standards in Washington state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/20120716sturdevantfcrapproachtostandards
Order Remanding 2020 Section 401 Rule with Vacatur
Order from United State District Court Northern District of California that remands and vacates the 2020 Section 401 rule under the Clean Water Act.
https://ecology.wa.gov/cwa-401-order-remanding-with-vacatur
August 30, 2012: Fish consumption rates technical support document [draft Version 2]
Former Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant's 2012 transmittal letter announcing release of fish consumption rates technical support document [draft Version 2.0].
https://ecology.wa.gov/20120830sturdevantfcrtechsuppdraftv2
Received through October 26, 2012: Comments on Ecology's Fish Consumption Rates Technical Support Document (draft Version 2.0)
Comments received through October 26, 2012, on Ecology's Fish Consumption Rates Technical Support Document (draft Version 2.0).
https://ecology.wa.gov/20121026fcrcommentsforversion2
November 5, 2012: Fish Consumption Technical Review Meeting
Meeting summary from Nov. 5, 2012, technical review panel meeting to discuss the revised version of the Fish Consumption Technical Report V.2, hosted by Washington State Department of Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/20121105fcrtechreviewmtngforv2
November 27, 2012: Fish Consumption Technical Review Meeting
Meeting summary from Nov. 27, 2012, technical review panel meeting to discuss the revised version of the Fish Consumption Technical Report V.2, hosted by Washington State Department of Ecology.
https://ecology.wa.gov/20121127fcrtechreviewmtngforv2
January 15, 2013: Final fish consumption rates technical support document
Former Ecology Director Ted Sturdevant's 2013 transmittal letter announcing release of final fish consumption rates technical support document (version 2.0).
https://ecology.wa.gov/20130115sturdevantfcrtechsupportdocv2
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
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
Whatcom County annual BEACH report
We sampled four beaches in Whatcom County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/whatcom-county
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
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
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