BEACH CLOSURES
Washington BEACH Program Washington Department of Ecology regularly monitors Puget Sound beaches for fecal coliform and other contaminants in the Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication and Health (BEACH) Program. Joint effort with Department of Health.
BEACH Program: Recreational Swimming Beaches Washington Department of Health measures water quality on Puget Sound Beaches for fecal coliform and other pathogens in the Beach Environmental Assessment, Communication and Health (BEACH) Program. A joint effort with the Department of Ecology.
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BIODIVERSITY
The Washington Biodiversity Council The Biodiversity Council was formed to create and carry out a long-term biodiversity plan for Washington State , which will begin in 2008. Members of the Biodiversity Council are appointed by the Governor and represent agencies, tribes, environmental organizations and the public at large.
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BIOTOXINS
Washington Department of Health-Marine Biotoxin Bulletin Washington Department of Health monitors for biotoxins including  paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP, also known as "red tide"), and amnesic shellfish poison (ASP, or domoic acid) in shellfish. 
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CONFERENCES
Estuarine Research Federation A multi-agency organization focused on the study and management of estuaries and the effects of human activities on these fragile environments. Biennial conference is held in the fall every odd year.
Puget Sound Georgia Basin Research Conferences The Puget Sound Partnership co-hosts the biannual Puget Sound Georgia Basin Research Conference with Environment Canada. Participants include scientists, resource manager, decision makers and educators across a wide range of scientific disciplines. 
Restore America’s Estuaries A national non-profit organization focused on protecting and restoring coastal estuaries across the nation.
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CONTAMINANTS IN BIOTA
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife PSAMP Fish Component Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife assesses the status and trends of the chemical contamination in Puget Sound fish and macro-invertebrates.
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EELGRASS
Puget Sound Submerged Vegetation Monitoring Project 2003-2004 Monitoring Report Report from Washington Department of Natural Resources on the abundance and distribution of eelgrass, Zostera marina, in greater Puget Sound. Z. marina provides valuable nearshore habitat to economically important species and species currently under federal and state protection. | PDF
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GROUNDFISH
Bottomfish Recovery Program (BFRP) San Juan Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution establishing eight sites for protection and recovery of groundfish.
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HOOD CANAL
Hood Canal Dissolve Oxygen Program - Integrated Assessment and Modeling Examines the sources of low dissolved oxygen in Hood Canal and the effects on marine life.
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MARINE BIRDS
Marine Bird Density Atlas Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Puget Sound Assessment and Monitoring Program uses aerial surveys to better understand the distribution and density of marine birds and diving waterfowl.
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MARINE SEDIMENTS
Marine Sediment Monitoring Washington Department of Ecology’s long-term sediment monitoring program through the Puget Sound Assessment and Monitoring Program (PSAMP).
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MODELING
Puget Sound Marine Environmental Monitoring (PSMEM) A partnership of five academic, governmental and private non-profit organizations that seek to develop predictive modeling capabilities for the circulation and ecosystem of Puget Sound .
Puget Sound Regional Integrated Synthesis Model (PRISM) A University of Washington-led effort to integrate research and education on the Puget Sound environment.
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MONITORING
2005 Review of the Puget Sound Ambient Monitoring Program 2005 In 2004-2005, the PSAMP Steering and Management Committees reviewed the PSAMP program and developed recommendations for strengthening the monitoring and research elements of this long-term monitoring program
Forum on Monitoring Salmon Recovery and Watershed Health Strategy and action plan for measuring the effectiveness of salmon recovery activities in Washington State .
Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership (PNAMP) A forum for coordinating state, federal and tribal monitoring in fresh and marine water.
Puget Sound Assessment and Monitoring Program The State’s long-term monitoring program collects status and trends information on marine bird populations, marine vegetation, sediments, fresh and marine water quality, shellfish area classification, groundfish, and toxics in biota.
PSAMP Fact Sheet: Monitoring to Assess the Health of Puget Sound | PDF
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NEARSHORE HABITAT
Nearshore Habitat Program Washington Department of Natural Resources’ seagrass monitoring program measures eelgrass and kelp throughout Puget Sound.
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PROTOCOLS
Puget Sound Protocols and Guidelines Within the Puget Sound region, environmental agencies are attempting to improve the quality and consistency of the environmental information through the use of various Puget Sound protocols and guidelines.
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REPORTS
Puget Sound Updates The Puget Sound Update reports summarize the status and trends information from the Puget Sound Assessment and Monitoring Program (PSAMP) and other scientific monitoring and research activities in Puget Sound.
Puget Sound’s Health An environmental indicators report providing information on the condition of Puget Sound , based on the work of the Puget Sound Assessment and Monitoring Program and other science activities from state, federal and academic scientists.
Sound Science 2007: Synthesizing Ecological and Sociological Information About the Puget Sound Ecosystem A multi-agency effort describing the state of Puget Sound’s ecosystems and the current management framework. 
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RESTORATION
The Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership (PSNR) An initiative to prioritize and coordinate nearshore restoration projects in Puget Sound .
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SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Translating Science into Management: Challenges and Opportunities for the Coastal Community First in a series of three reports. Examines the relationship between science and management in the coastal zone. Prepared by staff from the Urban Harbors Institute— University of Massachusetts Boston . (March 2005)
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SCIENCE PROGRAMS - STATE
Science Panel – Puget Sound Partnership A panel of 9 scientists representing physical, biological social and engineering sciences will be appointed by the Leadership Council Science Panel to serve as advisors to the Council, Ecosystem Board and Partnership Director on issues related to restoration, recovery and conservation of Puget Sound.
Washington State Academy of Sciences Formed by the State Legislature in 200, the Academy provides access to experts in a variety of scientific fields with the purpose of providing assistance to the state where scientific information is essential to making good policy decisions or passing effective legislation
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SHELLFISH AREA CLASSIFICATION
Shellfish Growing Areas Links to various reports and publications from Department of Health that describe conditions and classifications of shellfish growing areas.
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TRANSBOUNDARY WORK
Puget Sound Georgia Basin Ecosystem Indicators The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment Canada co-sponsored the development of transboundary Indicators for the Puget Sound Georgia Basin ecosystem.
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WATER QUALITY
Marine Water Quality Monitoring Washington Department of Ecology’s marine monitoring data from more than 40 stations in Puget Sound, Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay .
Puget Sound Marine Monitoring The King County Marine and Sediment Assessment Group monitors the water and sediment quality of Puget Sound within King County.
River and Stream Water Quality Monitoring Washington Department of Ecology monitors freshwater quality from rivers and streams across the state.
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