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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Vapor Intrusion for TCE

EPA's Region 9 memo Vapor Intrusion response action levels

https://ecology.wa.gov/vi-tce-region-9-memo

Vapor Intrusion guidance for TCE

EPA's Region 10 memo Vapor Intrusion toxicity

https://ecology.wa.gov/vi-tce-region-10-memo

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

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

Focus Sheet

HANFORD SITE AIR OPERATING PERMIT RENEWAL 3 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

https://ecology.wa.gov/focus-sheet

Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Analytical Laboratory Public Comment Period Focus Sheet

This Class 3 permit modification (8C.2017.4D) focuses on the operations of the Analytical Laboratory (Lab) and provides the operating details for the Analytical Lab under the Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste configuration.

https://ecology.wa.gov/focus-sheet-3a9ad83c09b26cfd707a988692e9ab96

Standard Terms and General Conditions

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3 HANFORD SITE AIR OPERATING PERMIT NO. 00-05-006 RENEWAL 3

https://ecology.wa.gov/standard-terms-and-general-conditions

Response to Comments: Modification of RCRA WTP Lab Operations

Response to Comments: Modification of the Hanford Facility Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Permit for the Treatment, Storage, and Disposal of Dangerous Waste, Part III, Operating Unit Group 10 (WA7890008967) Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Analytical Laboratory Operations, 24590-LAB-PCN-ENV-16-002

https://ecology.wa.gov/response-to-comments

Statement of Basis for BCAA permitting conditions

STATEMENT OF BASIS HANFORD SITE AIR OPERATING PERMIT NO. 00-05-006 RENEWAL 3 ATTACHMENT 3: BENTON CLEAN AIR AGENCY PERMIT

https://ecology.wa.gov/statement-of-basis-for-bcaa-permitting-conditions

Statement of Basis for Health permitting conditions

STATEMENT OF BASIS HANFORD SITE AIR OPERATING PERMIT NO. 00-05-006 RENEWAL 3 ATTACHMENT 2: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE

https://ecology.wa.gov/statement-of-basis-for-health-permitting-condition

Supporting Documents - Department of Health License Files

Supporting Documents from the Department of Health License Files

https://ecology.wa.gov/supporting-documents-department-of-health-licens

Supporting Documents - Ecology (PDF Portfolio)

Supporting Documents from Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/supporting-documents-ecology-pdf-portfolio

Transmittal Letter

Start of Public Comment Period for the Draft Hanford Site Air Operating Permit (AOP) Renewal 3

https://ecology.wa.gov/transmittal-letter-d05b7b46ed7eb953d4597627837c8259

Climate Resilience Strategy Engagement Plan

This Engagement Plan supports Ecology in our efforts to develop an updated statewide Climate Resilience Strategy.

https://ecology.wa.gov/climate-resilience-strategy-engagement-plan-final

River & stream water quality monitoring

We monitor water quality at nearly 100 river and stream stations throughout the state.

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

Freshwater fish contaminant monitoring

We analyze freshwater fish for various toxic chemicals.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/freshwater-fish-contaminant-monitoring

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

Habitat monitoring

We collect data on the health of environmental systems that support plant and animal life.

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

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

Mercury in fish tissue

We monitor mercury levels in freshwater fish throughout Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/mercury-in-fish-tissue