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.
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
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
Testing for chemicals in consumer products
We test consumer products to make sure manufacturers comply with chemical restrictions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/consumer-products-testing
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
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
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
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
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 2022.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/king-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
Snohomish County annual BEACH report
We sampled seven beaches in Snohomish County for bacteria in the summer of 2023.
https://ecology.wa.gov/research-data/monitoring-assessment/beach-annual-report/snohomish-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
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