MyCoast:

Washington

A project of the Washington Department of Natural Resources

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 Initiative. 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.

Photo: Matthew DeVries

MyCoast:

Washington

A project of the Washington Department of Natural Resources

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 Initiative. 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.

Photo: Matthew DeVries

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 Decisions

Coastal leaders and groups can use your data to make better decisions.

To date, Washington participants have submitted 13306 reports with 20421 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!

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