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.

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Data products & reports

See example data products, get access to data, and view reports and presentations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/Coastal-monitoring-assessment/Data-products

Aquatic Species Restoration Plan Research and Studies

The ASRP is a science-based plan to restore and enhance aquatic species habitat in the Chahalis Basin.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Scientific-reports/ASRP-Research

Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council

This is a resource page, including meeting agendas and presentations, for the advisory council.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Washington-Coastal-Marine-Advisory-Council

Lewis County, WA, Shoreline Master Program - Appendix 1: Shoreline Environment Designations

Map showing Shoreline Environment Designations for Lewis County SMP (report figure 1)

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/LewisCountySMPapp1

Public Notices for Section 401 water quality certifications & CZM federal consistency

View current public notices for statewide projects seeking Section 401 water quality certification and Coastal Zone Management approval.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/401-and-CZM-public-notices

Section 401 water quality & CZM federal consistency decisions

See our recent decisions on Section 401 water quality and CZM federal consistency.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/401-and-CZM-decisions

Puget Sound soft shore and armor alternative projects map

This map-based tool provides examples of beach projects on Puget Sound where alternatives to hard-shoreline armoring were used.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Link-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Soft-Shore-Projects-map

SEPAWithdrawalTemplateWord

SEPA Notice of Withdrawal Template Word Version

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Regulations-Permits/Environmental-review/SEPA-Notice-of-Withdrawal-Template-Word-Version

SEPAWithdrawalTemplatePDF

SEPA Notice of Withdrawal PDF Version

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Regulations-Permits/Environmental-review/SEPA-Notice-of-Withdrawal-PDF-Version

SEPAMDNSTemplatePDF

SEPA MDNS Template PDF Version

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Regulations-Permits/Environmental-review/SEPA-MDNS-Template-PDF

Washington State RiskMAP 2016 Business Plan

This 2016 business plan details how Ecology plans to meet the goals of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Risk MAP Program and the dedicated resources needed to meet Washington's unique and growing need for natural hazard information.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Hazards/Floods/Risk-Map/Washington-State-RiskMAP-2016-Business-Plan

Legal authorities

Summary of local, state and federal legal authorities for commercial fish farms

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Legal-authorities

Expanded outline

Draft outline of net pen guidance technical document

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Expanded-outline

Project area map

Washington state map depicting geographic scope of state net-pen guidance project.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Project-area-map

Existing commercial net pens in Puget Sound

Map of existing commercial net pens in Puget Sound as of 2017

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Existing-pens-in-Puget-Sound-map

Frequently Asked Questions: Periodic Review of Shoreline Master Programs

Answers to frequently asked questions for local governments conducting periodic reviews of their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Shoreline-Planners-Toolbox/FAQs-Periodic-Review-of-Shoreline-Master-Programs

Periodic Review Checklist

Checklist to guide local governments in their shoreline master program periodic reviews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Shoreline-Planners-Toolbox/Periodic-Review-Checklist

Public Participation Plan Example

Example of a 3 pg. public participation plan for use by local governments when completing periodic reviews of their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Shoreline-Planners-Toolbox/Public-Participation-Plan-Example

Periodic Review Checklist Guidance

Guidance for local governments for how to complete their periodic review checklist for shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Shoreline-Planners-Toolbox/Periodic-Review-Checklist-Guidance

Summary of the rule (WAC 173-26-090)

Summary of changes to state shoreline master program requirements regarding periodic reviews.

https://ecology.wa.gov/Asset-Collections/Doc-Assets/Shoreline-ocean-management/Shoreline-management/Shoreline-Planners-Toolbox/Summary-of-the-rule-(WAC-173-26-090)

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