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.
Watershed health monitoring
We monitor the regional health of rivers and streams in watersheds throughout the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health
Watershed health sampling schedules
See when our crews will be collecting data on the health of watersheds at sites across the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/habitat-monitoring/watershed-health/sampling-schedules
Groundwater quality assessment
Our hydrogeologists monitor and assess groundwater quality and quantity in Washington.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment
Active groundwater studies
We conduct groundwater studies for long- and short-term projects. Learn about our active studies.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index
Monitoring for lead in lakes & streams
We monitor temporal changes in the lead levels of rivers and streams in the state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/toxics-monitoring/lead-monitoring
Plaza Cleaners groundwater monitoring
We monitor groundwater for volatile organic compounds at the Plaza Cleaners Lakewood site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/lakewood-cleaners
Shelton Laundry groundwater monitoring
We measure volatile organic compounds from monitoring wells at the Shelton Laundry site.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/groundwater-quality-assessment/active-studies-index/shelton-laundry
EIM submit data
Ecology partners, submit your environmental monitoring data to EIM online.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/environmental-information-management-database/eim-submit-data
KeepingYourBeachClean
An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version
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
ROD ROD BENT 17-03 July 17 2018
A Report of Decision from the Benton County Water Conservancy Board
https://ecology.wa.gov/rod-rod-bent-17-03-july-17-2018
7Q10 for High Flows on the Columbia/Snake Rivers
Guidelines for arriving at 7Q10 for dissolved gas standards.
https://ecology.wa.gov/7q10forhighflows
Online tool: Water use reporting (login required)
Review your metering account and submit your metering data (log-in required).
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-use-reporting
Email list: Water resource updates, GovDelivery list
This is an email subscription list for updates about water resources and water availability in Washington state.
https://ecology.wa.gov/email-list-water-resource-updates-govdelivery-list
StevensCountyWaterBankProposal
Summary of Water Bank Proposal put forth by Stevens County
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-bank-proposal-summary-stevens-county
Lower Snake River Water Supply Replacement Study
The Bureau of Reclamation and Ecology are partnering to study water replacement on the Lower Snake River. The study goal is to obtain a detailed understanding of current water supply and irrigation, municipal and industrial uses near the four Lower Snake River dams (Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose, Lower Granite) in Washington and Idaho, evaluate impacts to water delivery in the event C
https://ecology.wa.gov/lower-snake-river-water-supply-replacement-study
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