MyCoast: Washington is a Washington Department of Natural Resources collaboration with other project partners, including US Geological Survey, Washington Sea Grant, the Snohomish County Marine Resource Committee, and the Northwest Straits Commission. Information collected through this site is used to characterize beach change and the impact of nearshore hazards in order to enhance awareness among decision-makers and stakeholders.
MyCoast: Washington
A project of the Washington Department of Natural Resources
How it Works
You Add Your
Picture or Report
Take your picture via our mobile app (below) or submit it via your browser when you get back to your computer.
We Fetch
Background Data
Our servers retrieve weather and tidal information to add context to your photo.
Your Report
Informs Decision
Coastal leaders and groups can use your data to make better decisions.
To date, Washington participants have submitted 15,356 reports with 23,004 photographs.
Washington MyCoast Tools
Use these buttons to view existing photos and submit your own
Take a Beach Photo
Time-lapse photos of our beaches
Large Marine Debris
Capturing large marine debris
King Tides
Tracking the highest tides
Abandoned Boats
Documenting forgotten vessels
Molt Search
Tracking invasive European green crabs
Creosote
Documenting creosote debris
Storm Surge
Evaluating storm surge
Submitting Photos
is Simple with the
MyCoast App!
