This page provides direct access to Ecology's on-line databases.

Environmental Monitoring Data

Ecology for Scientists' data page; a comprehensive list of environmental data sources, listed by topic area. Also identifies data types that are available in Ecology's Environmental Information Management (EIM) system.

Other Databases (A-Z)

Alphabetical listing of other Ecology databases and data sources.

	= Databases with map access.
	Areawide Remediation Environmental Information System (AREIS) This database holds soil sampling and cleanup records for properties in the Tacoma Smelter Plume. Data from the Everett Smelter cleanup will be available here soon.
	Brownfields - see Integrated Site Information System (ISIS)
	Children's Safe Product Act (CSPA) Reports Search the database of first reports required from manufacturers of children's products about the presence of specific toxic chemicals of concern in their products. Products covered include toys, cosmetics, jewelry and baby products. Reporting requirements are being phased in.
	Cleanup Site Search Search our inventory of sites currently being investigated, cleaned up, or that have already completed the cleanup process. Also see the Asarco smelter cleanup database (AREIS) for records specific to the former smelters in Tacoma and Everett.
	Cleanup Levels and Risk Calculations (CLARC) Chemical-specific information related to the establishment of cleanup levels under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) Cleanup Regulation, Ch. 173-340 WAC
	Coastal Atlas Information about Washington’s marine shorelines and the land areas near Puget Sound, the outer coast, and the estuarine portion of the Columbia River, including public access and beach closures.
	Columbia River Mainstem - Water Resources Information System (WEBMAP) Mapped water rights, place of use, diversions, stream flows, metering, and water right documents.
	Contaminated Site Cleanup - see Integrated Site Information System (ISIS)
	Environmental Permit Handbook Information on permits, licenses, certifications, and other approvals.
	Facility/Site Identification (F/SID) System Information on facilities and sites of interest to the Department of Ecology.
	Fertilizer Database (Wastes in Commercial Fertilizers) Information about commercial fertilizers that are registered for distribution in the state of Washington.
	Grade Level Expectations (GLE) Correlations to Environmental Education Resources Links Project WET and Healthy Water, Healthy People with Washington’s OSPI Grade Level Expectations.
	Hazardous Waste Services Directory Information for hazardous waste generators to help identify businesses who can help manage wastes.
	Industrial Permits Active and proposed permits for aluminum smelters, oil refineries, and pulp and paper mills.
	Integrated Site Information System (ISIS) Selected reports on cleanup sites, brownfield sites, and underground storage tanks.
	Laboratory Accreditation Information on accredited laboratories including analytical parameters.
	Materials Exchange ("2Good2Toss") Information on available or wanted used or surplus building materials and large household items.
	Polluted Waters - 303(d) Listing Listing of streams, lakes, and estuaries whose beneficial uses are impaired by pollutants.
	Public Events Calendar Information on Ecology's public hearings, meetings, workshops, open houses, and open comment periods.
	Publications and Forms Information on Ecology's publications and forms.
	Recycling (1-800-RECYCLE) Information on recycling opportunities in your neighborhood.
	Shoreline Aerial Photos A collection of over 10,000 oblique aerial photos of Washington's 2,500 miles of marine shoreline.
	Smelter Search Searchable map of areas with arsenic soil contamination from former smelters in Tacoma and Everett. Impacted areas include parts of Thurston, Pierce, King, and Snohomish counties.
	Solid Waste Information Clearinghouse Information on county and city-specific information, statewide summaries, projects and resources.
	Staff directory Ecology staff e-mail addresses and phone numbers.
	State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Register List of SEPA documents received by Ecology in the past two weeks or earlier if comment period has not yet closed.
	Subject referral directory Ecology staff contact information by subject.
	Thermal stream surveys Water temperatures of many rivers in Washington State (thermal infrared images)
	Underground Storage Tanks (UST & LUST) - see Integrated Site Information System (ISIS)
	Water Quality Permit Databases Information on water quality permits for municipalities, industries, dairies, fish-rearing facilities, stormwater, sand and gravel operations, and aquatic pesticides.
	Water Resources Explorer Water Rights and Wells web site that provides access through an interactive map to information maintained by the Water Resources Program (Program) within the Department of Ecology as well as links to other water resource related information.
	Well Construction and Licensing System (WCLS) Well drilling projects and well logs since 1995. Current licensed drillers and drilling companies.
	Well Logs Information on the location, ownership, construction details, and lithology of completed wells.

Other Resources

Also see Geographic Information Systems Data for information on available spatial data.

Also see Information Management for additional information on the Department of Ecology's Information Technology Portfolio and enterprise approach to information management.