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.
Cannabis Lab Accreditation Webinar Slides, 10-25-2018
Slide deck from outreach event about the draft legislative report on the accreditation of cannabis laboratories.
https://ecology.wa.gov/cannabis-labs-webinar-slide-deck-no-audio
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
Michael's Auto Body's general order application for an auto body repair and refinishing shop
This is the air quality general order application for an auto body repair and refinishing shop for Michael's Auto Body in Pasco.
https://ecology.wa.gov/20240131michaelsabgoapp
2025 Supplemental Operating & Capital Budget Request
Ecology's 2024 supplemental operating and capital budget request
https://ecology.wa.gov/2025supplementaloperatingcapitalrequest
River & stream data quality assurance
See river and monitoring quality assurance plans, documents, and methods.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/river-stream-monitoring/water-quality-monitoring/river-stream-data-quality-assurance
Measuring bluff erosion in Clallam County
We collected scientific data about bluff-backed Dungeness and Elwha beaches and spits to measure erosion.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/clallam-county-bluffs
Columbia River Littoral Cell Beach Monitoring
We collect data on erosion and beach elevation change along the Southwest Washington coast.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/columbia-river-littoral-cell-monitoring
Shoalwater Bay berm monitoring
We monitored the Willapa Bay shoreline to assess how a flood-protection berm changed over time.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/shoalwater-bay-berm-monitoring
EIM — environmental monitoring data
EIM contains environmental monitoring data collected by our scientists and partners.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/data-resources/environmental-information-management-database
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 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
Mapping Puget Sound bluffs and beaches
We collect topographic data about Puget Sound beaches and bluffs.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/coastal-monitoring-assessment/projects/mapping-puget-sound-bluffs-and-beaches
KeepingYourBeachClean
An infographic with tips on how to keep your beach clean.
https://ecology.wa.gov/beach-infographic-print-version
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
Toxics monitoring in consumer products
We design studies to test for toxic chemicals in consumer products.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/consumer-products-testing
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
King County annual BEACH report
We sampled 10 beaches in King County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/king-county
Kitsap County annual BEACH report
Learn about bacteria results at Kitsap County beaches sampled in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/kitsap-county
Mason County annual BEACH report
We sampled three beaches in Mason County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/mason-county
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