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.

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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

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

Henderson Inlet effectiveness monitoring

Our monitoring work in Henderson Inlet shows how local projects reduced fecal coliform in water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/henderson-inlet

Jefferson County annual BEACH report

Learn about the four beaches sampled for bacteria in Jefferson County in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/jefferson-county

King County annual BEACH report

We sampled 10 beaches in King County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/king-county

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

GIS Data

Ecology's authoritative GIS data layers are available for download.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/data

Eyes Over Puget Sound

We provide documentation of Puget Sound waterways using community submissions and aerial photography.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/puget-sound-and-marine-monitoring/eyes-over-puget-sound

GIS Applications

Find a list of GIS applications at Ecology.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/geographic-information-systems-gis/applications

Kitsap County annual BEACH report

Learn about bacteria results at Kitsap County beaches sampled in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/kitsap-county

Mason County annual BEACH report

We sampled three beaches in Mason County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/mason-county

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

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