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.
2020-21 Project Awards: Chehalis River Basin Aquatic Species Restoration Plan
Descriptive list of state grant awards for aquatic habitat restoration projects in the Chehalis Basin
https://ecology.wa.gov/2020-21-asrp-project-list
SCUM II's Appendix K: Risk-based Cleanup Levels Calculation Spreadsheets
Appendix K of the Sediment Cleanup User's Manual (SCUM II) contains spreadsheets to use as a resource for calculating risk-based concentrations for sediment and tissue. These are used in conjunction with the recommended exposure parameters in SCUM II's Chapter 9.
https://ecology.wa.gov/appendixk
2020 SO2 attainment recommendation for Chelan and Douglas counties
Ecology's recommendation to EPA that the agency find Chelan and Douglas counties to be in attainment for sulfur dioxide air pollution.
https://ecology.wa.gov/20200716-ecologyso2attainmentrecommendationdouglas
Yakima Air Wintertime Nitrate Study
A study about high nitrate levels in Yakima's winter air.
https://ecology.wa.gov/yakimaairwinterstudyreport
Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS) Emissions Inventory Codes
Emissions Inventory Codes for Washington Emissions Inventory Reporting System (WEIRS), 12/20/19
https://ecology.wa.gov/20191220emissionsinventorycodes
Disposal by facility 2016
This is a spreadsheet of disposal amounts in Washington in 2016, grouped by facility.
https://ecology.wa.gov/disposal-by-facility-2016
2011 MTCATPH Excel Spreadsheet's Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide with operating tips for common installation problems associated with compatibility with MS EXCEL 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010 versions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/2011mtcatphtroubleshooting
Table for 2018 Candidate random sampling sites
These are the data that support the 2018 Candidate Sampling Sites map located here: https://waecy.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e406f5fdf1af4857a2716b343e9ed594
https://ecology.wa.gov/table-candidate-sampling-sites
Eyes Over Puget Sound - Latest
Surface conditions of Puget Sound - high-resolution aerial photo observations with data from our monthly monitoring stations and en route ferry transects.
https://ecology.wa.gov/eyes-over-puget-sound
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
Data collection methods
We collect beach topography and nearshore bathymetry data using GPS, boat-based lidar, and sonar.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/data-collection-methods
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
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
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
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
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
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
Railroad Creek monitoring
Our scientists are studying how mine remediation affects aquatic life uses along Railroad Creek.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/water-quality-improvement-effectiveness-monitoring/railroad-creek
River & stream water quality contacts
Find a stream scientist.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-water-quality-contacts
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