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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The Tri-Cities Ozone Precursor Study

A report on the ozone study conducted in the Tri-Cities area.

https://ecology.wa.gov/20171212tricitiesozoneprecursorstudy

NOx reductions alt text document

Arrow showing past & current NOx reductions in comparison to our goal and future reductions using VW settlement funds

https://ecology.wa.gov/20200407-noxreductionsarrow-alt

2014 emissions inventory for Prevention of Significant Deterioration-permitted facilities

This is the spreadsheet of 2014 emissions inventory for facilities with a Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/201603prevsignificantdeteriorationinventory

Prevention of Significant Deterioration baseline emissions inventory technical support

This is the technical support document for the baseline emissions inventory for facilities with a Prevention of Significant Deterioration permit.

https://ecology.wa.gov/201603prevofsignificantdeteriorationtechsupport

2017 Greenhouse gas emissions by sector

Alt text for greenhouse gas emission by sector graphic

https://ecology.wa.gov/20200407-2017ghgemissionsbysector-alt

Dioxin Study Technical Memo

This is a PDF file that summarizes well testing results in the Lower Yakima Valley.

https://ecology.wa.gov/dioxin-study-technical-memo

Instream assessment of biota and migration patterns final report

Study of aquatic life and migration patterns in the Palouse River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/instream-assessment-of-biota-and-migration-pat-1

Instream assessment of biota and migration patterns study design

Study of aquatic life and migration patterns in the Palouse River.

https://ecology.wa.gov/instream-assessment-of-biota-and-migration-pattern

Stormwater Work Group recommendations for second round effectiveness studies

This letter from the SWG chair outlines the funding recommendations for the second round of effectiveness studies for Stormwater Action Monitoring

https://ecology.wa.gov/swg-esrecommendations06072017

Northeast West Plains PFAS in drinking water sampling results map

The EPA created this map to summarize where samples were taken without showing private well locations.

https://ecology.wa.gov/west-plains-pfas-sampling-results-map

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

River & stream flow monitoring methods

We measure water's width, depth, and speed in rivers and streams to compute streamflow.

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

Water quality monitoring methods for rivers & streams

Learn how we measure water quality in rivers and streams, including methods and parameters.

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

Watershed Health Monitoring by region

We studied stream habitat across the state since 2009 and report on findings.

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

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