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ABSTRACT
Title: Coastal Zone Water Quality Monitoring in Oregon and Washington
This report was prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It
presents the findings of a field case study of Oregon and Washington. Purpose
of the study was to determine the extent of, and need for, coastal zone water
quality monitoring in the area. The report is a compendium of information
including tabulations of organizations engaged in coastal zone water monitor-
ing, their laboratory capabilities data needs and internal organization.
Separate sections are devoted to discussions of socio-economic problems
associated with coastal zone water quality and recommendations for design
and implementation of a coordinated coastal zone water quality monitoring
network. A selected bibliography and list of personnel concerned with
coastal zone water quality monitoring in the area is included.
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I COASTAL ZONE WATER QUALITY MONITORING
by
D. A. Milne A ^
Prepared for the
U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
APPLIED TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Under Contract No. 68-01-0160
INTERSTATE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
FOR HIE
NATIONAL COASTAL WATER QUALITY MONITORING NETWORK PLAN
Flow Diagram - 445 presents the relationship and perspective of the nine
separate documents wliich were prepared under this task; the large arrcv;
points to the specific report which is within tliis cover.
The task to design a National Coastal Water Quality Monitoring Network
Plan was divided into tliree phases: Phase A, National Overview of
Monitoring Resources; Phase B, Case Study Areas; and Phase C, the
National Coastal Water Quality Monitoring Network Plan tasks.
Information from Piiases A and B comprise a partial "data base" for input
into the Pliase C Final Report.
PHASE A NATIONAL OVERVIEW OF MONITORING RESOURCES
Pliase A tteport No. 445-A presents a national overview of the monitoring
activities, facilities and capabilities for monitoring, representative
organization structures, and inventories of potential pollution and
geosocial-aenographic statistics. This report presents some
relations! lips between pollution causing factors and monitoring
activities.
PHASE B CASE S1UDY REPORTS
Piiase B reports contain specifications for unrediate inplementation of a
coordinated monitoring plan for a local area. Reports 445-B and 445—Bl
tiirougii 445-B6 were generated using information gathered from cognizant
individuals and organizations in each case study area, ihe approach was
to establish personal contact with these sources to develop a
coordinated plan for utilization of existing monitoring activities and
capabilities.
PiiASE C NATIONAL COASTAL WATER QUALITY MQJITORING NETWORK PLAN
The ptiase C Final Report No. 445-C is a plan for a National Coastal
Water Quality Monitoring Network. The plan relies heavily on the Data
Bases" of Phase A and B reports. Pliase C presents the conponents for a
water quality inforrration system, of which the National Water Qoality
Monitoring Network Plan is a subsystem. This subsystem of Phase C is
structured in two steps: (1) An Initial Plan which can be implemented
immediately utilizing existing activities, facilities and resources, and
(2) a growth plan utilizing the implementation of case study areas and
integrating tliem stepwise into a National Network.
Note: Information presented is current as of January 1, 1972.
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PROGRAM SUMMARY FOR THE
NATIONAL ""Al ITY MONITORING NETWORK-PLAN
PHASE A
NATIONAL
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REPORT 445-A *
MONITORING ACTIVITIES
INVENTORY INFORMATION
POLLUTION FACTORS AND
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SUMMARY
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REPORT 445-B
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BISCAYNE BAY REPORT
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PHASE C
NATIONAL COASTAL
INITIAL NETWORK PLAN
WATER QUALITY
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PLAN
GROWTH NETWORK PLAN
FINAL REPORT
445-C
FLOW DIAGRAM-445
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CONTENTS
Section Page
1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
2 MONITORING . 2-1
2.1 National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency. . . . 2-1
2. 2 State of Oregon, Department of Environmental
Quality 2-1
2.3 State of Washington Department of Fisheries 2-22
2.4 Willapa Bay Oyster—Ocean Park, Washington, State
Department of Fisheries 2-24
2. 5 Supplemental Agencies 2-24
2. 6 Summary of Monitoring Stations 2-39
3 PROBLEM AREAS 3-1
4 SYSTEM DESIGN SPECIFICATION B6 . . . 4-1
4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Purpose 4-2
4.3 General 4-2
4.4 Limitations and Special Problems 4-3
4.5 Coordinated Initial Network 4-4
5 INITIAL NETWORK INTERFACE DETAILS 5-1
6 BIBLIOGRAPHY 6-1
7 CONCERNED MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL 7-1
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Section 1
INTRODUCTION
Limits of the Oregon-Washington case study area are presented graphically in
figure 1-1. They extend from the border of Oregon and California to Cape
Flattery in Washington State. The shoreline in the case study area is about
500 miles in length. The bounds to the east are generally Highway 101, which is
up to 1-1/2 miles from the shoreline and the westerly bounds are considered to
be 3 miles seaward from the shoreline. The case study area is typified by a
narrow beach which quickly slopes upwards into the coastal ranges. The ranges
are cut in numerous locations by rivers.
There are 14 major estuarine areas or bays located in the case study area. They
are relatively small, (all 14 could be placed comfortably in Willapa Bay in
Washington State). The bays total slightly more than 56, 000 acres, or less than
one-tenth of one percent of the area of the State of Oregon. Starting from the
south, the major estuaries and their acreages are; Coquille River, 703 acres;
Coos Bay, 9, 543 acres with 4, 569 of these acres tidelands (less than 6 feet from
sea level elevation); Umpqua Bay (Winchester Bay), 5, 712 acres of which 1, 548 are
tideland acres; Siuslaw Bay, 1, 589 acres with 597 tideland acres; Siletz Bay, 1,203
acres, the major portion of which is tideland; Salmon River, 438 acres; Nestucca
Bay, 1,149 acres, with the major portion tideland; Sand Lake, approximately 700
acres; Netarts Bay, 2,406 acres, most of it is tideland; Tillamook Bay, 8, 839
acres, with 5,137 tideland acres; Nehalem Bay, 3, 766 acres with 1,180 tideland
acres; and finally, the Columbia River estuary including Youngs Bay with approxi-
mately 1, 500 acres.
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The Coquille River estuary is mainly a shellfish and fishery rearing and producing
area which also supports a population of wild fowl during the migratory season.
Coos Bay is the largest Oregon estuary in total acreage. It is an important in-
dustrial bay with log storage, lumber shipment, salt manufacturing, fish processing
and several other commercial uses. Umpqua Bay is also an important industiral
area with fish processing, pulp manufacturing, lumbering, shipping, and other
industrial uses, which coincide with the migratory birds and the fisheries resources.
Siuslaw Bay is largely a fish breeding ground and shell producing area. There is
some log towing and barging, but no industrialization. Alsea Bay is a sport fishing
area and has very little industrial use. It also supports large shellfish fisheries
and is a breeding ground for salmon, flounder, and other fisheries. Siletz Bay
supports important sport fisheries and shellfish activities. During the winter
migration of water fowl, the bay is inhabitated by large numbers of migrating birds.
The Salmon River estuary is virtually pristine and is being considered as a desig-
nated natural area. It abounds with wild fowl and fisheries resources. Nestucca
Bay is a moderately important water fowl migration and wintering area, but the
low salinity of the bay restricts its shell production to softshell varieties. The
fisheries resources are considered good.
Netarts, a highly saline estuary, is again nearly pristine with excellent clam
populations and a small oyster industry. It is a major sport fishing area along
the coastline of Oregon. Tillamook Bay is Oregon's second largest estuary and
has the largest tideland acreage. More than 90 percent of the oysters produced
in Oregon are from Tillamook Bay. Both sport and commercial clam digging and
crabbing is excellent. Salmon fishing within the bay is also considered excellent.
Industrial uses of the bay at present are mainly limited to log storage and fish
processing. Nehalem Bay is a shellfish breeding grounds, but it is limited by
excessive freshwater intrusion.
The Columbia River estuary, which has a saltwater intrusion up to 18 miles from
its mouth, is an important ocean shipping and industrial area. In addition to its
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importance as a commercial fishery and sportfishing area, the marshes and other
areas are used by migrating water fowl during the winter months.
Excepting the logging industry, the major moneymaking industries associated with
the Oregon estuaries are sport and commercial fishing, shellfish industries, water
fowl hunting, and recreation. The State of Oregon estimates that there will be
I, 200, 000 licensed anglers by 1980. It is expected that angler trips will exceed
II, 000, 000 annually by 1980. The major fishery industry is salmon fishing which
is supported both commercial and by sportfishing interests. The major food sources
for the salmon are spawned in the estuaries. The Pacific Herring and shellfishing
activities in the 14 estuaries constitute a second major industrial and sport use of
the estuaries. The commercial sport crabbers take approximately 300, 000 pounds
of crab annually from ^he Oregon estuaries. Of the 14 estuaries, seven are con-
sidered excellent,five good, and two marginal shellfish areas.
The Washington coastline contains two major estuaries: Grays Harbor and Willapa
Bay. Grays Harbor which is approximately 90 miles south of Cape Flattery and
50 miles north of the Columbia River lies in the midst of a flat, featureless, and
heavily wooded coastal terrain. The entrance to the harbor is two miles wide and
opens to a width of nearly 20 miles at mid-channel. Wood products industries have
dominated the economic activity in the Grays Harbor area since the late 1800's.
The entrance to Willapa Bay is 25 miles northward of the mouth of the Columbia
River. The bay with its several tributaries provides an outlet to an extensive area
of valuable timber. Oyster harvesting is also a major industry in the bay.
The economic structure in the case study area is partly dependent on the ability of
the estuaries to support various industrial activities, of which lumber and fishing
constitute the major portion of the productivity. The major industries
(lumber and pulp) rely upon the estuaries, tributaries, and streams as a means of
timber storage, transportation, and effluent disposal. Thus, they are in direct
contradiction with the second most important industry, fisheries, which depend
on the quality of the estuarine waters for shellfish habitats and fish-breeding
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grounds. Because of situations such as this, the future economic development in
the Oregon-Washington case study area is highly dependent upon the maintenance of.
water quality.
The population densities along the Oregon-Washington coastland are among the
lowest of all the coastal areas of the United States. There are less than 15 cities
within the case study area with populations of 2500 or more and only four with a
1970 population of over 10, 000. The total 1970 state population was 2, 091, 000.
The settlement pattern is one of small towns generally located in the valleys near
the coast. The large towns, except those of the interior, are located on the major
bays which include Coos Bay, Newport, and Astoria in Oregon; and Aberdeen and
Hoquaim in Washington. The overall population density is 16 people per square mile.
An outstanding feature of the area is thfe mild, moist climate. The coastal fringe
has a small temperature range with extremes rarely occurring. The entire coast-
line of the Oregon-Washington case study area is characterized by a heavy annual
rainfall ranging from 80 to 140 inches per year. Most of the annual precipitation
falls in the form of rain from November through March, with little rainfall in July
or August.
Peaks in the Coast Range seldom exceed an elevation of 3, 000 feet. The Olympic
Mountains at the extreme north rise sharply, with peaks reaching nearly 8, 000 feet.
The Klamath Mountains rise abruptly from sea level to elevations of more than
5, 000 feet. Most of the drainage from these coastal mountains is by small rivers
running westward to the Pacific Ocean. There are, however, several larger
valleys and estuaries providing gaps in the ranges.
Hilly to mountainous terrain is continuous from the Olympic Mountains south to the
Klamath Mountains. About one-half of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains and the
Coast Range are in the subregion plus part of the southern Cascade Range and a
portion of the Klamath Mountains. The elevation ranges from sea level along the
almost 500 miles of coastland to 9,495 feet on Mount McLoughlin In the southern
part of the subregion.
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Valleys are usually narrow, widening only within a few miles of the Pacific Ocean.
The Rogue, Umpqua, and Chehalis Valleys are exceptions: they drain the west
flanks of the Cascade Range, form wide flood plains between the Cascade and Coast
Ranges and then cutting a narrow pathway to the ocean.
About the only common feature of the basins in this subregion is that they drain
directly into the ocean or other tidewater. The major streams include the Hoh,
Quillayute-Soleduck, Queets, Quinault, Humptulips, Chehalis, and North Rivers
in Washington; and the Nehalem, Wilson, Trask, Tillamook, Nestucca, Siletz,
Yaquina, Alsea, Siuslaw, Umpqua, Coos, Coquille, Rogue, and Chetco Rivers in
Oregon. Small perennial streams abound because of the high annual precipitation;
however, their summer flow is low due to prolonged rainless periods. There are
many easily accessible lakes that are significant for recreational use.
Average annual runoff for the area amounts to about 83, 500 cfs. The largest water
user is self-supplied industry, with irrigation second, followed by public consump-
tion. Except on the Rogue and Umpqua Rivers, only a small amount of water is
utilized for hydroelectric power generation. Commercial navigation is served by the
Columbia estuary and several harbors along the coast of both Washington and Oregon.
Recreational use, especially boating, has been increasing rapidly on those waters
adjacent to the population centers. Salt water sport fishing is a major attraction
and is available along the entire coast through the thousands of private and charter
boats operating out of the numerous estuaries. Sport fishing in the streams and
estuaries for salmon and trout is important and becoming more so each year.
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Section 2
MONITORING
2.1 NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPIflC AND ATMOSPHERIC AGENCY
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency operates the Hammond field
station which maintains six permanent monitoring stations. The stations are
located in the Columbia River estuary and are monitored weekly. At the present
time, only temperature and salinity parameters are measured (other than bioassay).
These parameters are measured by means of a probe, and data is recorded in
situ by field personnel. The data is compiled at the station in the form of data
reports. These reports are submitted to the Seattle National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) office for distribution.
The existing data flow appears to be adequate. The Hammond station deals with
very little water quality data, and it has little need of an active terminal.
A summary of operation is presented in Table 2-1. Station locations are shown
on the map, figure 2-1 and tabulated on Table 2-2.
2.2 STATE OF OREGON, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Th ' department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) was created by the 1969 Oregon
Legislature and was assigned statewide responsibility for air quality control, water
quality control and solid-waste disposal. The DEQ succeeds the former Oregon
State Sanitary Authority which had administered the state's water quality control
program since 1939 and its air quality control program since 1959.
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TABLE 2-1. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY-
NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE
SPONSOR: National Marine Fishery Service
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: Hammond Field Station
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM; Fisheries research.
LOCATION: Hammond, Oregon 97121
SIZE. PHYSICAL: 1500 Sq. Ft. office space. 144 sq. ft. lab. space.
SIZE. PERSONNEL: One administrator, three biologists, one secretary. Total
five.
DATA: Information, Biological physical data.
PARA ME TE RS: Bio-assay, DO, pH, salinity, conductivity, temperature, heavy
metal, sulfide, turbidity, total alkalinity, BOD, COD. Number of stations
6. Frequency of sampling, weekly.
DATA PROCESSING: Data is processed manually and is in a report form at the
final stage. It is processed at the Hammond Field Station.
DATA TRANSMISSION: Date is transmitted in a report form by mail to the
National Marine Fishery Service, Seattle, as a monthly status report.
DATA ARCHIVES: Data is stored by the Hammond Field Station and at Seattle
National Marine Fisheries.
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Table 2-1. Operational Summary—National Marine Fisheries Service (Continued)
COST OF PROGRAM: $100,000.
USERS OF DATA: Hammond Field Station, National Marine Fishery Service,
EPA.
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TABLE 2-2. SAMPLING STATIONS—NATIONAL MARINE
FISHERIES SERVICE HAMMOND FIELD STATION HAMMOND OREGON
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routine basis.
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The Department consists of the Environmental Quality Commission, a director and
professional staff. The five commission members are appointed by the
Governor subject to confirmation by the State Senate.
The Commission establishes policy for guidance of the director and staff, reviews
and confirms or modifies staff actions, adopts rules and regulations, issues orders
and authorizes and directs legal enforcement actions. Commission meetings are
held at least once a month. All meetings are open to the public.
DEQ shares air quality control responsibility in the Willamette Valley with three
regional air quality control authorities. Solid-waste regulations adopted by the
Environmental Quality Commission are enforeable by the State Board of Health
and local health departments, as well as by DEQ.
The organization of the Department is Shown in Figure 2-2.
A summary of operation is provided in Table 2-3. Maps showing location of
sampling station are presented as Figures 2-3 through 2-13.
The DEQ has the responsibility for the enforcement of the Oregon State Water
Quality standards. For the purpose of coastal zone surveillance, 103 water
quality monitoring stations have been established by the DEQ in 11 bays and
estuaries of Oregon. Of these 103 stations, 51 are within the Oregon /Washington
case study area bounds.
DEQ monitors each of th" 51 case study area stations up to three times per year.
The samples are obtained by field personnel and delivered to the DEQ lab in
Beaverton, Oregon for analysis (normally within two days of the date they are
obtained). The samples are usually analyzed within one week of their arrival
(depending on priority, workload, and availability of personnel). Results of the
analyses are stored on data sheets in the lab storage files. Data to be submitted
to the STORET system is processed in punch cards by State of Oregon Data
Processing and sent (usually monthly) to the EPA, Region X Office, Seattle,
Washington.
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TABLE 2-3. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY-
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
SPONSOR: State of Oregon, Department of Environmental Quality
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: The State of Oregon Department of Environ-
mental Quality District Offices and Laboratory
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: The purpose of the water quality program is primarily
one of enforcement.
LOCATION: The main office of DEQ is located at 1234 Southwest Morrison,
Portland, Oregon, 97205. The district offices are located in Portland,
Eugene, Medford, Pendleton, and Bend, Oregon. The laboratory is located
at 8148 Southwest Beaverton, Hillsdale Highway, Beaverton, Oregon.
SIZE: The laboratory is approximately 10, 000 square feet. The laboratory
is the only facility to be enumerated from this point on, except for the
possible use of personnel from the field offices for sample collection.
PERSONNEL: Total laboratory staff, 9. Breakdown: one director, one
supervisory chemist, four chemists, one student, two secretaries.
DATA INFORMATION: The data collected by the laboratory is primarily
chemical. The Department of Health of the State of Oregon does coliform
analysis for the DEQ.
PARAMETERS: DO, BOD, MPN, pH, temperature, conductivity. The fre-
quency of monitoring, general locations and numbers of monitoring sites
are presented in the following table:
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Table 2-3. Operational Summary—Department of Environmental Quality
(Continued)
FREQUENCY OF MONITORING (FY 1972)
No. of Monitoring Sites
Location
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Coauille Bay
Nehalem Bay
Nestucca Bay
Netarts Bay
Siletz Bay
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punching on cards by the Oregon Data Processing unit. The data is
transmitted by mail to EPA.
DATA ARCHIVES; STORET and laboratory files.
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Table 2-3. Operational Summary—Department of Environmental Quality
(Continued)
COSTS: Not available
USERS OF DATA: Department of Environmental Quality; the Division of Health,
State of Oregon; the Fish Commission, State of Oregon; The Game
Commission, State of Oregon; EPA Region X, State of Washington; U.S.
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State of Washington. A STORET input is made the weekend following the
date of submittal and the data is then available for retrieval through the
DATEL terminal at the DEQ lab, where minor changes or additions to the
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2.3 STATE OF WASHINGTON DE PART ME NT OF FISHERIES
The State of Washington Department of Fisheries protects, propagates, perpetu-
ates and manages the food fish and shellfish resouces in the waters of the state
and offshore waters in such a manner that optimum utilization is achieved with-
out impairing the capacity of the stocks to produce at optimum levels.
The Department of Fisheries is headed by a Director appointed by the Governor
of the State for a nonspecified time. The organization structure and operating
division are shown on figure 2-14.
The commercial and saltwater-freshwater food and sport fisheries are regulated
under a broad fisheries code authorizing the Department of Fisheries to set
seasons and gear restrictions, to construct necessary facilities and to regu-
late water use in connection with other agencies.
The Department of Fisheries is financed from the State's basic General Fund.
Currently there are two programs providing Federal matching funds:
• Commercial Fishery Research and Development Act Program. This
program was extended by Public Law 90-551 to run to June 30, 1974.
It provides for a number of small projects totaling about $550, 000 a
year.
• Anadromous Fish Act Program, authorized by Congress in 1966 under
P. L. 89-304, provides funds for research and development associated
with anadromous fish (i.e., salmon, sea-run trout, and shad) in the
amount of about $400, 000 a year. This program was extended by Public
Law 91-249 to run to June 30, 1974.
The Department of Fisheries cooperates with and manages the coastal fisheries
through participation with the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission, a compact
formed in 1948 among the states of Washington, Oregon, and California, with
Canada and Alaska being advisory agencies. Idaho later joined the commission.
The Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission coordinates and adviseB on the
management and regulation of the offshore fisheries.
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2.-1 WILLAPA BAY OYSTER LABORATORY—OCEAN PARK, WASHINGTON, STATE
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
Tin1 Willapa Bav Oyster Laboralory is located in tho case study area. It main-
tains 17 permanent monitoring stations in Willapa Bay, seven of these stations
are monitored weekly and 10 are monitored monthly. Currently, the lab is
monitoring salinity, temperature, DO, pH, turbidity, and chlorophyll at all 17
stations in the bay. These parameters are measured by means of probes, and
data is recorded in-situ by field personnel. The data is compiled daily and
reported to local oystermen for fishing purposes.
Data is presently stored at the lab in the form of data sheets. The data is
immediately available to anyone. There is no routine data transmission beyond
the local area.
Station locations are shown on the map,' Figure 2-15 and Table 2-4 is an opera-
tional summary.
2.5 SUPPLEMENTAL AGENCIES
In addition to the three agencies performing water monitoring in the case study
area, there are several other organizations and universities with the capability
of providing analytical and consulting information to the water quality monitoring
program of the case study area. Information on some of these agencies is
summarized in Tables 2-5 through 2-10.
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TABLE 2-4. OPERATIONA L SUMMARY—
WILIAPA BAY OYSTER LABORATORY
SPONSOR: State of Washington, Department of Fisheries
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: Willapa Bay Oyster Lab
PURPOSE OF PROGRAAI: Fisheries Research and Management
LOCATION: Ocean Park Washington, 98040
SIZE: 100 square feet office space, 1200 square feet laboratory space.
PERSONNEL: One biologist, one technician, one secretary.
DATA INFORMATION: The Oyster Lab maintains 17 monitoring stations in
Willapa Bay. Seven stations are monitored weekly and 10 are monitored
monthly.
PARAMETERS: Sample salinity, temperature, DO, pH, turbidity, and
cholorophyll. Locations of the stations are presented in the following
table:
Station Locations
Monthly Stations
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Table 2-4. durational Summary—VVillapa Bay Oyster Laboratory (Continued)
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TAB LE 2-5. O PERATIONA L SUMMARY-
DE PART ME NT OF ECOLOGY
SPON'SOR: State of Washington
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: The Department of Ecology
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: The Department of Ecology is at present engaged with
the USGS in a water quality study of the inland waters of Washington. The
Department of Ecology collects the samples and the USGS does the bulk of
the analysis. The primary responsibility of the Department of Ecology is
enforcement. The major activities of the department include (1) developing
water quality standards, (2) establishing state guidelines for shoreline
management, (3) assisting local agencies in detailed development of pollution
control and abatement plans, (4) reviewing Corps of Engineers discharge
permits, (5) issues industrial waste permits, and (6) approving construction
grants for municipal waste treatment plants.
LOCATION: The main office of the Department of Ecology is located in Lacy,
Washington. Tha address: Abbott Raphael Hall, St. Martins College,
Olympia, Washington, 98 5 04. The DEQ Laboratory is located at the Olympia
Airport.
SIZE, PERSONNEL: The Laboratory personnel include one microbiologist,
three chemists, three technicians, and seven field personnel.
DATA INFORMATION: The Department of Ecology Lab is engaged in water
quality work. At present they are capable of monitoring with portable
equipment dissolved oxygen, pH, conductivity, cholorides, and temperature.
They also have coring and dredging equipment.
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Tabic 2-5. Operational Summary —Department of Ecology (Continued)
DATA PROCESSING: Samples are processed at the laboratory onto laboratory
sheets, and are placed onto punch cards for transmission.
DATA TRANSMISSION: Transmission of long form data is by low-speed terminal
to STORET.
DATA ARCHIVES: Are STORET and local office files.
COSTS: Not available.
USERS OF DATA: The Department of Ecology, U.S. Geological Survey, and
the Environmental Protection Agency.
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TABLE 2-fi. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY-
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
SPONSOR: state of Washington
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: Department of Social and Health Services,
Division of Health.
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: Sanitary control of shellfish grounds. Although the
Division of Health does not maintain a monitoring program, they have
frequently sampled in Grays Harbor area. (See Figure 2-16.)
LOCATION: P.O. Box 709, Olympia Airport, Olympia, Washington, 98501.
SIZE, PHYSICAL: No information.
SIZE, PERSONNEL: No information.
DATA INFORMATION: Bacteriological data.
PARAMETERS ANALYZED: Coliform and fecal coliform, temperature, salinity,
tide, wind velocity, direction, air temperature.
GENERAL LOCATION: Grays Harbor.
DATA PROCESSING: Laboratory sheets by hand.
DATA TRANSMISSION: Unknown.
DATA ARCHIVES: Olympia Airport Laboratory.
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(Continued)
COSTS: Unknown.
USERS OK DATA: Department of Social and Health Services.
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TABLE 2-7. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY-REGION X LABORATORY
SPONSOR: Environmental Protection Agency
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: Region X Laboratory.
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: Support of regional enforcement activities.
LOCATION: 15345 Northeast 3(5th Street, Redmond, Washington, 98052.
SIZE, PHYSICAL: 4, 000 square feet total.
SIZE. PERSONNEL: 4 chemists, 8 field personnel.
DATA INFORMATION: The lab has capabilities in pesticides, general water
chemistry, heavy metals and bio-assay. A list of capabilities and instru-
mentation is included. In addition to instrumentation shown, the laboratory
has two mobile laboratories.
DATA PROCESSING: Processing is done on laboratory forms and analysis is
done locally through STORET.
DATA TRANSMISSION: By report form.
DATA ARCHIVES: The Laboratory at Redmond.
COSTS: Not available.
USERS OF DATA: EPA Region X.
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TABLE 2-8. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY-
PACIFIC NORTHWEST WATER QUALITY LABORATORY
SPONSOR: Environmental Protection Agency.
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: Pacific Northwest Water Quality Laboratory.
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: Water pollution research.
LOCATION: 200 Southwest 35th Street, Corvallis, Oregon. Laboratory is
located at Newport, Oregon.
SIZE, PHYSICAL: The main laboratory has 10 biologists, 4 oceanographers,
11 chemists, 18 engineers, 32 other classifications, for a total of 75. The
Newport Laboratory has a scientific staff of 14 technicians and 1 secretary.
DATA INFORMATION: Type of data collected - heavy metals uptake in
Dungeness crabs, trace metals in sediments and wastes, PCB's in sediments,
sea water and wastes.
Parameters normally collected: Total mercury content in various fish
tissues, mercury, cadmium, zinc, sellinium, standard hydrodynamic
parameters, chlorinated hydrocarbon concentrations.
DATA PROCESSING: Laboratory sheets are converted to cards or tape and
a remote teletype can be utilized to access the Oregon State University
computer center.
DATA TRANSMISSION: Remote teletype and letter.
DATA ARC HIVES: Laboratory facility.
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Table 2-S. (Durational Summary—Pacific Northwest Water Quality Laboratory
(Continued)
COSTS: Not available.
USERS O F DA T A : The Office of Research and Monitoring, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
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TAB LE 2 -9. O PEIIA TIONA L SUMMARY-
MARINE RESEARCH LABORATORY, FISH COMMISSION OF OREGON
SPONSOR; State of Oregon.
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: Marine Research Lab, Fish Commission
of Oregon.
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: To provide the base and facilities for gathering
biological data needed to manage Oregon's marine estuarial and freshwater
finfish and shellfish resources.
LOCATION: Newport, Oregon.
SIZE. PHYSICAL: Total floor space 9, 000 square feet.
SIZE. PERSONNEL: Scientific staff 18, clerical staff 2.
DATA INFORMATION: Data collected is of a biological nature and is related to
fisheries research. No specific parameters were collected, and no specific
locations were noted.
DATA PROCESSING: All data processing is done in lab by hand.
DATA TRANSMISSION: By mail.
DATA ARCHIVES: Newport Lab.
COSTS: Project funding is approximately $360, 000 per year, about two-thirds
of which comes from the State General Fund, and the other third from
Federal grants.
USERS OF DATA: The Fish Commission of Oregon.
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TABLE 2-10. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY-
WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, OREGON/WASHINGTON DISTRICTS
SPONSOR: U. S. Geological Survey.
NAME OF PERFORMING AGENCY: Water Resources Division, Oregon District
and Washington District.
PURPOSE OF PROGRAM: Water quality and quantity analysis.
LOCATION: Oregon District - 830 Northeast Holladay, Portland, Oregon, 97208.
Washington District - 1305 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, Washington
98402.
SIZE, PHYSICAL: Oregon District -*10, 000 square feet total. Washington
District - 1, 000 square feet total.
SIZE, PERSONNEL: Oregon District - 1 chemist, 1 technician. Washington
District -1 chemist, 1 technician.
DATA INFORMATION: Data collected is for water quality analysis. Samples
are collected for nutrients, trace metals and general chemistry analysis.
Parameters analysed by District Laboratories are: sediment analysis,
fecal coliform, alkalinity, chloride, hardness and pH.
DATA PROCESSING: Samples for pesticide analysis are mailed to Houston,
U.S. Geological Survey Laboratories. Radio-chemical samples are mailed
to the Denver U. S. G. S. Laboratory. General chemistry samples are analyzed
at Salt Lake City, U. S. G. S. Laboratory. Analyzed reports are sent to the
Geological Survey in Washington, D.C. for entry onto the U. S.G.S. Computer
System.
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Table 2-10. Operational Summary-Water Resources Division, Oregon/
Washington Districts (Continued)
DATA TRANSMISSION: By mail,
DATA AHCIUVES: U. S. G. S. Headquarters, Washington, D.C. and Division
Offices.
COSTS: Portland Division -91, 000 per year, excluding salaries. Washington
Division - no information.
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2. <; SUMMARY OF MONITORING STATIONS
The following pages present a summary of information for monitoring stations
located within the case study area. State and county designations conform with
geographical location codes standardized by the General Services Administration,
Office of Finance (September 1969 edition). Agency codes are from U.S. Depart-
ment of the Interior Geological Survey, Office of Water Data Coordination
(1970 edition).
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Section 3
PROBLEM AREAS
Nearly all emphasis on the monitoring of the marine waters of the P* t
is directed to the estuaries of that region. And rightly so f Cl lc Northwest
plays a vital role in the economic structure of the entire coastal ^ System
of the people in this region rely on some economical aspect of th^"6
whether directly or indirectly. 6 estuarin© system,
Pollution of the coastal waters of the Northwp«jf at n,
81 at the Present, is slight in
areas and non existent in most. However, the people of the
are acutely aware of the potential threat posed by tadlacr
water ways, especially the estuarine environment n** , ° e coastal
une need look no further-
San Francisco Bay to realize the destruction wrouirhf «,•
u&nt misuse and netrlert «f
delicate estuarine system.
The problems that exist in the coastal region are at the present one of "
concern. Because of problems such as increasing population
activity which are associated with a heavier demand on the coastal waterw
as a means of effluent disposal, as well as a loss of an acre at a time ^
filling projects. The water quality of the estuaries are indeed tLirtlnedwfth ^
eventual degradation. To prevent this outcome, an overall i
' "veraii use plan must be
developed that will prevent sacrificing one resource to develop another if
satisfactory balance between conflicting uses of the estuaries is mt *" u, *
® not established
the estuaries of this region may be headed for destruction aa
,wn as °ave so many others
in other coastal regions of the U.S.
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Section 4
SYSTEM DESIGN SPECIFICATION B6
REFERENCE: IEC/OSD REPORT 445-B, EPA Contract 68-01-0160
4.1 INTRODUCTION
Th" objective of the studies conducted under EPA Contract 68-01-0160 was to pro-
vide recommendations for an interim and optimal coastal zone water monitoring
data network. The interim system, called an "Initial Network, " would be a system
that could be implemented using existing capabilities augmented by minimal addi-
tions such as inexpensive low speed terminals, minimal STORET programming
changes and data input forms tailored to user requirements. This network would
serve several purposes:
1. Increase the national data base for estuarine and coastal zone waters.
2. Provide an information exchange and retrieval system for selected state
and regional agencies.
3. Provide training for state agencies in operation of a data network.
4. Expand the monitoring and surveillance capabilities by providing an
expanded data base,
5. Reduce the paper work load of selected state agencies.
6. Reduce the cost per data point of the STORET Bystem by reduced connect
time.
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The Initial Network has obvious limitations such as limited line access and slow
speed data inputs. It was intended as an interim measure for selected case study
areas until an optimum system, referred to as the EPA National Computing and
Data Processing System (ENCDPS) can be implemented.
This section includes an outline specification of the Initial Network. It should be
stressed that this was based on information as of January, 1972. A detailed inter
face description is provided in section 5.
4.2 PURPOSE
This specification provides implementation guidelines for integrating existing
water quality monitoring activities of the Oregon-Washington area into an
effective user oriented network.
4.3 GENERAL
By virtue of the geographical location, low population densities, and industrial
development the coastal waters of Oregon and Washington have remained
relatively unspoiled. It is recognized, however, that constant surveillance is
cessary to preserve the water quality in the estuarine environment.
Currently there are two state agencies and one federal agency actively engaged
in water quality monitoring in the case study area (see figure 4-1). The
agencies are tin State of Washington, Department of Fisheries (monitoring at
Willapa Bay, Washington), Oregon State Department of Environmental Quality,
(monitoring at Alsea, Coos, Coquille, Nehalem, Nestucca, Netarts, Siletz,
Siuslaw, Tillamook, Umpqua, and Yaquina Bays, Oregon), and the National
Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA (monitoring the Columbia Estuary) Hammond,
Oregon.
The State of Washington, Department of Fisheries (WDF) maintains 17 permanent
monitoring stations in Willapa Bay. Currently, they are monitoring salinity.
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temperature DO, pH, turbidity and chlorophyll. The data is compiled daily and
reported to local oystermen for fishing purposes. Data is stored in the form of
data sheets. There is no routine data transmission beyond the local area.
The Oregon State Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has the responsibility
for the enforcement of the Oregon State Water Quality Standards. For the purpose
of coastal zone surveillance, approximately 100 water quality monitoring stations
have been established by the DEQ in 11 bays and estuaries of Oregon; 53 are within
the case study bounds. DEQ monitors the stations at rates varying from annually
to quarterly. The samples are delivered to the DEQ lab in Beaverton, Oregon for
analysis. Results of the analyses are stored on data sheets in the lab storage
files. Data to be submitted to the STORET system is processed on punch cards
by Oregon Data Processing and sent to the EPA, Region X office, Seattle,
Washington. The data is then available for retrieval through the DATEL terminal
at the DEQ lab, where minor changes or additions to the STORET data may be
made.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Hammond Field Station, Oregon,
maintains six permanent monitoring stations. The stations are located in the
Columbia River estuary and are monitored weekly. At the present time, only
temperature and salinity parameters are measured (other than bio-assay). Data is
recorded in-situ by field personnel. The data is compiled at the station in the form
of data reports. These reports are submitted to the Seattle NMFS office for
distribution.
4. 4 LIMITATIONS AND SPECIAL PROBLEMS
DEQ currently uses one terminal with access to STORET. The terminal is sufficient
for their data needs. At the time of this survey they were in process of training
personnel in the use of the terminal. Alternate storage facilities were being used
until the operators could enter the data into STORET.
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The Willapa Bay (WDF) and Hammond Field Station (NMFS) have an insufficient
volume of data to justify the installation of a terminal. It is important, however,
that the data is made available to the nation. Therefore, it is suggested that the
use of formatted data sheets be supplied and submitted, when complete, to Seattle
EPA for input to STORET.
4.5 COORDINATED INITIAL NETWORK
Figure 4-2 illustrates the Initial Network illustrating the reorganization that links
the monitoring activities of the three agencies into a compatible data flow network.
In the case of the Hammond Field Station, a routine data handling procedure shall
be established, making it possible for EPA Seattle to receive data on a scheduled
basis formatted to be compatible with ENCDPS (EPA National Computing, and Data
Processing System) input requirements.
In the case of DEQ, the existing data flow network appears to be sufficient as it
presently exists and, therefore, shall form the basis for the Initial Network withoul
additional implementation or expenditure. Currently there is no interface between
the Willapa Bay Oyster Lab and ENCDPS. It is suggested that the lab input raw
data to EPA on a monthly basis for storage retrieval and general use. The data
flow would be similar to that of the Hammond Field Station in Oregon.
Implementation of the Initial Network in the Oregon/Washington case study area
will provide a medium through which all agencies may obtain data pertaining to
existing or past programs associated with water quality in the coastal zone, thus
eliminating unnecessary duplication of efforts.
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STATE OF OREGON
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
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Section 5
INITIAL NETWORK INTERFACE DETAILS
Due to the relatively simple situation existing in this case study area, an adequate
network can be established without the need of additional terminals. This would
be accomplished by establishing mail communications between the State of
Washington Department of Fisheries, Willapa Shellfish Laboratory, (Interface 1
figure 4-2) and the Headquarters of EPA Region X. A second improved communi-
cations channel would be established be'tween the National Marine Fisheries
Laboratory, Hammond Oregon (Interface 2, figure 4-2) and EPA Region X, by
organizing a regularly scheduled reporting system.
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Section 6
BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Bourke, Robert II. ; et al, Oregon State University, The Nearshore Physical
Oceanographic Environment of the Pacific Northwest Coast, February,
1971.
An empirical study of the nearshore physical oceanographic
environment of the Pacific Northwest coast.
2. Dept. of Environmental Quality, State of Oregon, Water Quality Control in
Oregon. 1971.
An outline of schedules plans, programs and goals designed by
the Department of Environmental Quality Control in the State of
Oregon.
3, Oceanographic Commission of Washington, Oceanographic Resources of
Washington, June 30, 1971.
An inventory of oceanographic and marine activities and capa-
bilities of various agencies and institutions in the State of
Washington.
4 OSU Marine Advisory Program, Crisis in Oregon Estuaries. No Date.
A summary of environmental factors affecting Oregon estuaries.
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5. O'Neal, Gary; et al, The Effects of Dredging on Water Quality in the Northwest,
Washington, EPA, Office of Water Programs, July 1971.
An inventory of dredging facilities and the results of dredging
in the Northwest.
6. Pacific Northwest River Basins Commission, Columbia-North Pacific Region:
Comprehensive Framework Study of Water and Related Lands. Append.
II-The Region. June 1969
A study of the water and related land resources of the Pacific
Northwest Region.
7. Pacific Northwest River Basins Commission, Columbia-North Pacific Region
Comprehensive Frameword Study of Water and Related Lands. Append.
VI-Economie Base and Projection, January 1971.
Same as above.
8. Proceedings of Northwest Estuarine and Coastal Zone Symposium. Portland,
Oregon, October 28, 39, and 30, 1970, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and
Wildlife.
A compilation of papers related to estuarine ecology presented
at the 1970 symposium.
9. State Water Resources Board, Salem, Oregon, Mid-Coast Basin. May 1965.
A study of the existing water resources of Oregon; means and
methods of conserving and augmenting such water resources.
10. State Water Resources Board, Salem, Oregon, North Coast Basin. June 1961.
A study of the existing water resources of Oregon; means and
methods of conserving and augmenting such water resources.
11. State Water Resources Board, Salem, Oregon, South Coast Basin. January 1963.
Same as above.
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Section 7
CONCERNED MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
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Mr. J. L. Agee
Regional Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency, Region X
12 00 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Wa. 98101
Mr. Ralph I\I. Baugr
Chief, Surveillance Branch
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region X
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Wa. 98101
Dr. E. J. Baumgartner
Coastal Pollution Control Division
Environmental Protection Agency
Pacific Northwest Water Laboratory
200 S. W. 35th Street
Corvallis, Oregon 97365
Mr. John Biggs
Director
Dept. of Ecology, Washington
Abbot Raphael Hall, St. Martin's College
Olympia (Lacey), Wa. 98504
Mr. L. B. Day
Director
Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality
1234 Southwest Morrison
Portland, Oregon 97205
Mr. Robert B. Gardner
Program Manager
Oceanographic Institute of Washington
312 First Avenue No.
Seattle, Wa. 98109
CDR Karl William Jeffers
Asst. Operations Officer, Pacific Marine Center
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
National Ocean Survey
1801 Fairview Avenue East
Seattle, Wa. 98102
Mr. Don Johnson
Regional Director, Seattle
National Marine Fisheries Service
6126 Arcade Building
Seattle, Wa. 98101
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Mr. Hoy B. "Buzz" Sanderson
Associate District Chief
Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
830 N. K. Ffolladay Street
Portland, Oregon 97208
Clyde Sayce
Laboratory Director
Willapa Shellfish Laboratory
P. O. Box 158
Ocean Park, Wa. 98640
Mr. William B. Schmidt
Chief, Water Quality Monitoring Section
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region X
Seattle, Wa. 98101
Mr. Carl Sims
Director, Hammond Laboratory
National Marine Fisheries Service
Hammond Biological Field Station
P. O. Box 155
Hammond. Oregon 97121
Mr. Felix S. Smith
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Bureau of Sport Fisheries & Wildlife
15020 Plaza
P.O. Box 3737
Portland, Oregon 97208
Mr. Ed Standish
Program Development Division
Dept. of Ecology, Washington
Abbot Raphael Hall, St. Martin's College
Olympia (Lacey), Wa. 98504
Mr. Warren C. Westgarth
Director, Labatories & Applied Research
Dept. of Environmental Quality
8148 S. W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy.
1400 S. W. 5th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97201
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