Pierce County annual BEACH report
We sampled 7 beaches in Pierce County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/pierce-county
Skagit County annual BEACH report
We sampled Bay View State Park beach in Skagit County in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/skagit-county
Jellyfish in Puget Sound
Jellyfish numbers may be increasing in Puget Sound. You can help us monitor them.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/jellyfish
Marine algae & plankton
Marine algae blooms are overgrowths of plankton. They can look like a spill in the water.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/marine-algae-plankton
Snohomish County annual BEACH report
We sampled seven beaches in Snohomish County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/snohomish-county
Thurston County annual BEACH report
We sampled two beaches in Thurston County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/thurston-county
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
Models and tools for water quality improvement
We use models to predict water quality changes to help find strategies to address pollution.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment/models-tools-for-tmdls
River & stream flow monitoring methods
We measure water's width, depth, and speed in rivers and streams to compute streamflow.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/flow-monitoring/river-stream-flow-monitoring-methods
Forest practices effectiveness monitoring
We evaluate whether forest practices rules protect fish, wildlife, and water quality.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/forest-practices-effectiveness-monitoring
River & stream water quality contacts
Find a stream scientist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-water-quality-contacts
Habitat monitoring methods
We monitor the health of streams by measuring the health of habitat, water, and sediment chemistry.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/habitat-monitoring-methods
River & stream data quality assurance
See river and monitoring quality assurance plans, documents, and methods.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-data-quality-assurance
Salish Sea Model
We use a computer tool that simulates hydrodynamic and water quality processes in the Salish Sea.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment/salish-sea-modeling
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
Water quality monitoring methods for rivers & streams
Learn how we measure water quality in rivers and streams, including methods and parameters.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-monitoring-methods
Watershed health monitoring
We monitor the regional health of rivers and streams in watersheds throughout the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health
Stream biological monitoring
We evaluate the health of rivers and streams by studying multiple aquatic communities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/stream-biological-monitoring
River & stream water quality index
The Freshwater Quality Index can help you learn about river and stream health.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-water-quality-index