Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

Pollution prevention services for businesses

Pollution prevention resources and technical assistance for businesses in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services

Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

This water quality permit covers certain hatcheries that raise finfish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/upland-finfish-permit

Shoreline Master Programs Handbook

The Handbook helps local governments update their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/shoreline-master-plan-handbook

Contaminated Site Register & cleanup data

Get information on contaminated site cleanups through our newsletter and database.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/site-register-lists-and-data

Water right permits

Use a pre-application request form before applying for a new or updated water right.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/water-right-permits

Rules for used oil generators

Follow these rules if you are a used oil generator.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/used-oil-generators-rules

Resources for underground storage tank owners & operators

Follow procedures to keep your tanks safe.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/ust-owner-and-operator-resources

Water rights search guidance

Water right records can be searched on a map-based water right database.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/water-rights-search

Well report (log) viewer

Search for wells and view availabile well reports (logs).

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/well-report-gateway

Financing solid waste for the future

We have released several reports assessing solid waste funding mechanisms and potential alternatives.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/solid-waste-financing

Yakima Basin Cabin Owners

Yakima Basin Cabin Owners – water rights information

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/yakima-basin-cabin-owner-information

Aquatic Noxious Weed Control General Permit

We issue this general permit to manage freshwater and marine noxious weeds in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/aquatic-pesticide-permits/aquatic-noxious-weed-control

U.S. Oil Refinery

We regulate water and hazardous waste at the U.S. Oil and Refining Co. oil refinery in Tacoma.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/industrial-facilities-permits/us-oil-refining

Pollution prevention services for medium and large businesses

Get pollution prevention technical assistance for your medium or large business.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/pollution-prevention-services/toxics-reduction-assistance

Clean Energy Siting Council

Tracking the progress of efforts to improve siting projects

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/clean-energy/council

Modeling the environment

Computer models mathematically represent part of the environment to predict potential changes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/models-spreadsheets/modeling-the-environment

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

River and stream flow monitoring

We report the amount of water flowing through Washington’s rivers and streams using graphs and maps.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/flow-monitoring

Find groundwater publications

Map and text-based methods for searching for groundwater-related reports for Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/find-groundwater-publications

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

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

Lower Snohomish River Tributaries effectiveness monitoring

We're studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Lower Snohomish River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/lower-snohomish-river-tributaries

Long-term marine water & sediment data

We gather high quality data to help accurately reflect changes in marine environments over time.

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

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

Newaukum River effectiveness monitoring

We're studying the Newaukum River to understand the effects of river restoration on the watershed.

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

Puyallup River tributaries effectiveness monitoring

We’re studying bacteria pollution in tributaries to the Puyallup River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/puyallup-river-tributaries

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

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

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

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

Watershed health — Lower Columbia update

River and stream habitats in the Lower Columbia Region show some slight downward trends.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/lower-columbia

Watershed health — Coastal Region update

River and stream habitat in the Coastal Region may show some improvements, but changes are slight.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/coastal

Watershed health — Mid-Columbia update

River and stream habitat in the Mid-Columbia Region shows slight improvement.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/mid-columbia

Watershed health — Unlisted Washington update

River and stream habitat in the Unlisted Region shows worsening conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/unlisted

Watershed health — Northeast update

River and stream habitat in the Northeast region shows improving conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/northeast

Watershed health — Snake River update

River and stream habitat in the Snake River Region shows variable conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/snake-river

Watershed health — Upper Columbia update

River and stream habitat in the Snake River Region shows mostly good conditions.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/regional-reports/upper-columbia

Watershed Health - Statewide Report

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https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/statewide-report

Coastal Monitoring & Analysis Program projects

Learn about coastal mapping and monitoring projects around Puget Sound and Pacific coast.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects

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

Mapping Puget Sound bluffs and beaches

We collect topographic data about Puget Sound beaches and bluffs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/mapping-puget-sound-bluffs-and-beaches

Puget Sound feeder bluff mapping

We map the feeder bluffs that feed Puget Sound beaches with sand to understand and protect them.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/puget-sound-feeder-bluff/puget-sound-feeder-bluff-mapping

Columbia River reports & documents

Our Office of Columbia River scientific reports and documents support water supply projects for Eastern Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/scientific-reports/columbia-river-reports

Coastal zone mapping & erosion monitoring

We survey Washington's coastlines to monitor coastal erosion and track sediment movement over time.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment

Solid waste & recycling data

View data on solid waste collection and recycling in Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/solid-waste-recycling-data

Lake water quality monitoring & protection

Working with partners, we compile data on algae, invasive plants, and some toxic chemicals in lakes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/lake-water-quality

River and stream monitoring

Our freshwater data helps us to assure clean and abundant water to support human and aquatic life.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring

Effectiveness monitoring for water quality

Our scientists study the effectiveness of projects to protect and improve water quality.

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

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