Research & Data
Use this portal to filter and search for all of our scientific information.
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.
KeepingYourBeachClean
An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version
NWIW-Kalama presentation, Sept. 17, 2020
PowerPoint presentation provided at the Sept. 17, 2020, public hearing for the NWIW-Kalama project.
https://ecology.wa.gov/200917-nwiw-hearing-presentation
Infographics
An infographic with key facts about the No Discharge Zone
https://ecology.wa.gov/infographics
200922am NWIW hearing
Sept. 22 a.m. NWIW hearing transcript
https://ecology.wa.gov/200922am-nwiw-hearing
Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Signs Order Form
This is a form to order free Puget Sound No Discharge Zone Signs for your marinas or boat launch areas.
https://ecology.wa.gov/ndz-signs-order-form
Adopted rule language (WAC 173-566) 06/25/2019
This is adopted rule language for WAC 173-566 Streamflow Restoration Funding
https://ecology.wa.gov/adopted-rule-language-wac-173-566-06-25-2019
Rulemaking Adoption Notice (WAC 173-566) 06/25/2019
This is a rulemaking adoption (CR-103) for WAC 173-566 Streamflow Restoration Funding
https://ecology.wa.gov/rulemaking-adoption-notice-wac-173-566-06-25-201
2023 workshops about streamflow restoration competitive grants
This is the flyer for 2023 workshops about streamflow restoration competitive grants.
https://ecology.wa.gov/202310streamflowrestgrants
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
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
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/401-and-czm-decisions
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/401-and-czm-public-notices
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/lewiscountysmpapp1
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/soft-shore-projects-map
Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council
This is a resource page, including meeting agendas and presentations, for the advisory council.
https://ecology.wa.gov/washington-coastal-marine-advisory-council
WA State Flood Hazard Mapping Survey
WA State Flood Hazard Mapping Survey - SEA program
https://ecology.wa.gov/wa-state-flood-hazard-mapping-survey
Comment period: Shoreline Management Act, Chapters 173-26 and 173-27 WAC, Rulemaking Public Input
Comment form for input and feedback during the ongoing rulemaking to amend Chapters 173-26 and 173-27.
https://ecology.wa.gov/comment-period-shoreline-management-act-chapters-173-26-and-173-27-wac-rulemaking-public-input
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
Thurston County annual BEACH report
We sampled two beaches in Thurston County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/thurston-county
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