How's the water?

This page serves as a "diving board" for information about the water quality in and around Seattle.

Recreation

Visit the below links if you're going for a paddle, a sail, a swim or a walk.

• UW Waterfront Activities Center
• Shoreline access at Washington Parks Arboretum
• Seattle swimming beaches
• King County Swimming Beach Monitoring Program
• Seattle boating access locations
• Public boating and fishing access to the Cedar River

Research

Below are links to some water quality research programs at the University of Washington.

• UW Earth Initiative Water Research
• Center for Water and Watershed Studies
• School of Marine Affairs