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.
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
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
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
Watershed health sampling schedules
See when our crews will be collecting data on the health of watersheds at sites across the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-schedules
KeepingYourBeachClean
An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version
Island County annual BEACH report
Learn about the four beaches sampled for bacteria in Island County in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/island-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
ROD ROD BENT 17-03 July 17 2018
A Report of Decision from the Benton County Water Conservancy Board
https://ecology.wa.gov/rod-rod-bent-17-03-july-17-2018
7Q10 for High Flows on the Columbia/Snake Rivers
Guidelines for arriving at 7Q10 for dissolved gas standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/7q10forhighflows
Online tool: Water use reporting (login required)
Review your metering account and submit your metering data (log-in required).
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-use-reporting
StevensCountyWaterBankProposal
Summary of Water Bank Proposal put forth by Stevens County
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-bank-proposal-summary-stevens-county
Rulemaking Overview (WAC 173-18; WAC 173-20; WAC 173-22; WAC 173-26; WAC 173-27)
This is a rulemaking overview for WAC 173-18; WAC 173-20; WAC 173-22; WAC 173-26; WAC 173-27
https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-overview-wac-173-18;-wac-173-20;-wac-173-22;-wac-173-26;-wac-173-27
Shoreline Management Act Rulemaking Public listening session
Slides from our Sept. 23 Listening session
https://ecology.wa.gov/public-listening-session
Local Government Sounding Board Presentation 10-21-24
The SMA Rulemaking sounding board slides for the Oct. 21 meeting.
https://ecology.wa.gov/local-government-sounding-board-oct-21-presentation
Local Government Sounding Board Kickoff presentation
Slides for our Local Government Sounding Board Kickoff meeting
https://ecology.wa.gov/local-government-sounding-board-kickoff
Local Government Sounding Board Charter
Charter for the SMA Rulemaking Local government Sounding Board.
https://ecology.wa.gov/sounding-board-charter
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