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
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
Habitat monitoring
We collect data on the health of environmental systems that support plant and animal life.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring
Monitoring Puget Sound from ferries
We installed sensors on passenger ferries as a cost-effective way of collecting water quality data.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/monitoring-puget-sound-from-ferries
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
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
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
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
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
Mercury in fish tissue
We monitor mercury levels in freshwater fish throughout Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/mercury-in-fish-tissue
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
EIM submit data
Ecology partners, submit your environmental monitoring data to EIM online.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/environmental-information-management-database/eim-submit-data
Models & spreadsheets
Computer models predict changes and spreadsheets calculate. We offer these tools to the public.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets
Clallam County annual BEACH report
Learn about bacteria results at Clallam County beaches sampled in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/clallam-county
Grays Harbor County BEACH report
Learn about beaches sampled for bacteria levels in Grays Harbor County in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/grays-harbor-county