[{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":1,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Exposure to impaired air quality","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/1","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EParticle pollution, also called particulate matter (PM), is a mixture of tiny solids or liquid droplets that includes smoke, soot, dirt, and dust floating in the air. PM\u003Csub\u003E2.5\u003C/sub\u003E (particles less than 2.5 micrometers) is identified as a pollution problem in many Washington communities and is associated with a number of adverse health impacts. This indicator tracks the percent of the Puget Sound population exposed to air quality that does not meet the state healthy air goal for PM\u003Csub\u003E2.5\u003C/sub\u003E (20 \u0026micro;g/m\u003Csup\u003E3\u003C/sup\u003E).\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-05-06T22:42:54.943Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":2,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Abundance of terrestrial bird populations ","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/2","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"The terrestrial bird population abundance indicator measures the change in forest interior and human-associated terrestrial bird populations that reside most, if not all, of the year in the Puget Sound basin. Population abundance and trends is based on Puget Sound survey data from the North American Breeding Bird Survey.","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2021-05-25T10:49:31.717Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":3,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Abundance of marine bird populations","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Per Square Kilometer (per sq km)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/3","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe marine bird population abundance indicator measures population abundance and trends of four bird species that breed locally or over-winter in the Puget Sound marine environment. The four species reside in Puget Sound most, if not all, of the year and include: marbled murrelet, rhinoceros auklet, pigeon guillemot, and scoters. The indicator provides an integrative view of the health of species that depend upon the Puget Sound for survival.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2024-01-31T09:58:55.163Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":4,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Number of natural-origin Chinook salmon on spawning grounds ","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/4","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022margin-bottom: 6.0pt; line-height: normal;\u0022\u003EThis indicator evaluates the abundance and trends of the 22 Chinook salmon populations by measuring the number of natural-origin adult fish on the spawning grounds of five Puget Sound regions. Abundance estimates here do not include hatchery-origin fish (with few exceptions) or Chinook taken in harvest or by predators like orcas. The indicator is intended to reflect the goal of achieving wild population recovery of Puget Sound Chinook, which are federally listed as threatened.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-03-20T23:03:41.547Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":5,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Participation in cultural practices","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/5","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator describes Puget Sound residents\u0026rsquo; satisfaction in regard to their participation in cultural practices. \u0026ldquo;Cultural practices\u0026rdquo; addresses a range of practices linked to the natural environment, including recreational, civic, and social activities, as well as tribal cultural practices related to natural resources.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-31T18:38:26.607Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":6,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Nitrate concentration in source water","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/6","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"This indicator measures the ecosystem\u2019s ability to provide clean drinking water by tracking the concentration of nitrate in groundwater, before water enters public drinking water systems (raw groundwater, pre-treatment). Nitrate occurs naturally in groundwater but is also a widespread chemical that can cause adverse health effects if consumed in too large amount. The detection of elevated concentrations of nitrate may help identify areas that are at greater risk of groundwater contamination.","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2022-06-21T15:30:39.637Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":7,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Percent of employment in natural resource industries","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/7","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; background: white;\u0022\u003EThis indicator compares employment and wages in natural resource industries, including fishing, shellfish aquaculture, agriculture, timber, and recreation and tourism, to the county totals in the region. The original indicator sought to examine the output of natural resource industries in Puget Sound relative to the total economic output. In the absence of GDP data, employment and wage data are presented to show how natural resource industries are supporting jobs and livelihoods in the region.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-05-01T22:52:40.797Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":8,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Employment in natural resource industries","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/8","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe employment in natural resource industries indicator tells us how many jobs are supported by natural resource industries in Puget Sound, including aquaculture, timber, fishing, agriculture, and recreation and tourism. This information can be used to track changes in the sustainability of employment opportunities in natural resource industries.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-06-26T15:47:17.41Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":9,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Natural resource industry output","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Dollar ($)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/9","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator tracks the output of Puget Sound\u0026rsquo;s natural resource industries, such as fishing, shellfish aquaculture, agriculture, timber, and tourism and recreation. The data collected will help us understand the viability of natural resource industries in the Puget Sound region over time.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-06-26T15:44:20.617Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":10,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Eelgrass Area","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Acre (acres)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/10","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003ESoundwide eelgrass area is a metric for the overall health of native seagrass beds in greater Puget Sound. Seagrass is an important component of nearshore habitats and is sensitive to human disturbance and declines in water quality.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2024-12-30T17:37:51.41Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":14,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Floodplain function in large and small river systems","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Acre (acres)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/14","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator measures the amount (acres and percent) of floodplain area in functional condition in Puget Sound\u0026rsquo;s 17 major rivers. Floodplain function is assessed at a regional scale using river connectivity and land use and cover. Areas that have natural land cover and unrestricted river flow are expected to be the most functional and provide the most ecosystem services. Floodplain function is impaired in areas with non-natural land cover or restricted river flow due to constraints or barriers (for example, roads, railroads, and levees).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2023-09-11T16:35:57.673Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":16,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Freshwater Benthic Index of Biotic Integrity","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/16","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Benthic Index of Biotic Integrity (B-IBI) describes the biological condition of stream sites and their surrounding habitat based on the diversity and relative abundance of the benthic (bottom dwelling) macroinvertebrates found at the site. Ten measures of biological condition are scored and summarized as the B-IBI, which ranges from a score of 0, indicating very poor stream condition, to 100, indicating excellent condition.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2023-09-05T08:25:23.063Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":18,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Good Governance Index","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/18","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Good Governance Index tells us how Puget Sound residents perceive the way decisions are made regarding management of the natural environment. Components of the Index offer insights for improving our overall decision-making processes, strengthening communication strategies, and strengthening the engagement of our partners and community.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-08-04T19:04:42.067Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":23,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Locally harvestable foods","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/23","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe locally harvestable foods indicator is intended to track the frequency of collecting different Puget Sound wild foods for traditional, subsistence, and recreational use. These include: fish, shellfish, mushrooms/plants, and animal meat.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-31T18:45:24.36Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":24,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Bivalve harvest for personal use","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (count)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/24","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator tracks noncommercial bivalve harvest through an estimate of the number of people harvesting clams or oysters for personal use each year at a portion of public beaches in Puget Sound. Personal use is defined here to include harvest for recreation, food security, cultural and family heritage, as well as other personal and emotional experiences. The ability to harvest shellfish depends on the health of the resource, water quality, and access to publicly owned shellfish beds.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-12-23T23:00:52.367Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":27,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Sediment Chemistry Index","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/27","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Sediment Chemistry Index (SCI) combines data on the concentrations of selected chemicals for which state Sediment Quality Standards Chemical Criteria have been set into an overall index of chemical exposure. Sediment quality is a key indicator of a healthy ecosystem, and high-quality sediments support a diverse and important biological community.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-09-09T16:47:17.75Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":29,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Dissolved oxygen in marine water","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/29","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"This indicator reports on the modeled reduction of dissolved oxygen in marine waters caused by human impacts. Low dissolved oxygen in marine waters can create significant problems, such as extensive fish kills in extreme conditions. Excessive nitrogen and carbon from human activities can create or exacerbate the conditions that lead to low oxygen in Puget Sound.","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2019-10-14T08:46:25.28Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":32,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Number of Southern Resident killer whales","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/32","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003ESouthern Resident killer whales are a unique population of orcas that ranges in the Salish Sea and along the West Coast of the U.S. and Canada. They range in three pods known as J, K and L from California to Alaska in pursuit of fish, primarily adult Pacific salmon. In the late-1990s, Southern Resident killer whales experienced a dramatic decline. The combination of a precarious food supply and threats from pollution, vessel traffic, and noise continues to jeopardize their survival. As a result, they are federally listed as endangered.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-11-05T19:29:05.673Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":33,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Nature-based recreation","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/33","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator tracks participation in nature-based recreation in the Puget Sound region during winter, spring, fall and summer seasons. Recreational activities tracked are limited to those within the scope of Puget Sound recovery and include both passive and active recreational activities, such as wildlife-watching, fishing, bicycling, boating, and swimming.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-08-04T19:05:27.967Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":34,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Nature-based work","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/34","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator tracks stated participation in occupations based in natural environments in the Puget Sound, such as commercial or charter fishing, farming, forestry, habitat restoration, or outdoor-recreation jobs.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-31T18:41:29.713Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":35,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Condition of swimming beaches","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/35","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe \u0026quot;condition of swimming beaches\u0026quot; indicator reflects marine water quality conditions in areas heavily used for recreation. This indicator tracks the percent of swimming beaches that pass swimming standards with no more than one exceedance event of the swimming standard during the summer. Swimming beaches not meeting water quality standards indicate increased risk of people getting sick through gastrointestinal illnesses, respiratory illnesses, and skin infections.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2026-02-18T21:29:35.393Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":36,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Biomass of spawning Pacific Herring","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Metric Ton (metric tons)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/36","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe biomass of spawning Pacific Herring indicator is the estimated annual tonnage (four-year average) of herring that have reproduced\u0026nbsp;in Puget Sound. Estimates are based on surveys of the density and extent of eggs deposited by herring on marine vegetation. Herring, along with a few other small schooling fish species, play a unique role in the food web: they are an essential source of food for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-04-15T21:30:51.19Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":37,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Overall life satisfaction","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/37","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator measures the level of life satisfaction that residents in Puget Sound perceive. The overall life satisfaction indicator will enable better understanding of how trends in environmental health or recovery efforts are affecting overall human wellbeing.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-08-04T19:13:19.323Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":38,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Psychological Wellbeing Index","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/38","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Psychological Wellbeing Index measures the percent of Puget Sound residents who experience inspiration and stress reduction while in nature. The\u0026nbsp;Index will help us understand whether the natural environment contributes to the psychological dimensions of human wellbeing.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-31T18:26:48.73Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":39,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Sense of Place Index","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/39","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Sense of Place Index measures the percent of residents who express a positive connection, a strong sense of stewardship, and a sense of pride about being from Puget Sound. This indicator will inform us about peoples\u0026rsquo; emotional connection to Puget Sound.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-31T18:23:51.263Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":40,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Area of harvestable shellfish beds","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Acre (acres)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/40","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator tracks changes in the classification of harvestable shellfish beds in Puget Sound. The Washington State Department of Health classifies 115 shellfish growing areas in Puget Sound to assure that harvested shellfish are safe to consume. The data collected for the classification process represent the conditions that dictate shellfish harvest, and their trends provide information on marine water quality in Puget Sound.\u003C/p\u003E\n","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-11-06T19:18:55.07Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":44,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Engagement in stewardship activities","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/44","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator is a measure of the extent to which Puget Sound residents engage in environmental stewardship activities that they perceive as meaningful to themselves, their community, and the environment. Because of the importance of intrinsic motivation to sustaining behaviors and overall human wellbeing, it also provides a measure of the degree to which engagement in stewardship activities contributes to wellbeing.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-31T18:17:29.33Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":45,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Sound Behavior Index","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Index Value (index value)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/45","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"Many of our day-to-day behaviors seem benign on their own, but when multiplied by 4.7 million residents, their cumulative effects can harm Puget Sound. The Sound Behavior Index (SBI) tracks 28 specific practices that can affect water quality and aquatic habitat such as yard and garden care, vehicle and home maintenance, and pet waste disposal. The SBI is based on a survey that asks residents about specific, measurable, repetitive behaviors within households to analyze aggregate change over time.","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2020-04-17T16:45:16.287Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":46,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Summer low flow in streams and rivers","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/46","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan style=\u0022mso-no-proof: yes;\u0022\u003EThe summer low flow indicator measures current conditions and long-term trends in streamflows that occur during summer months when there is less rain and temperatures are warmer. The indicator tells us how often summer flows are below normal, relative to a 50-year baseline, in unregulated streams and rivers across Puget Sound. When flows are below normal, less water is available for people and wildlife to use, less habitat is available for salmon, and it can contribute to increased water temperatures and lower water quality.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-04-14T21:49:53.84Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":47,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Contaminants in adult salmon","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Chemical Concentration Wet Weight (ng/g wet weight)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/47","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"The contaminants in adult Chinook salmon indicator measures levels of two toxic contaminants, PCBs and PBDEs, in edible muscle tissue (fillet) of maturing Chinook salmon that reside in Puget Sound. Levels of PCBs and PBDEs in resident Chinook salmon indicate the amount of these contaminants to which humans and other predators like Southern Resident killer whales may be exposed to when eating these salmon, as well as potential impairments to salmon health that may limit their recovery.","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2022-07-01T09:31:08.813Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":48,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Contaminants in English sole","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Chemical Concentration Wet Weight (ng/g wet weight)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/48","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EContaminant concentrations are measured in English sole fillets and used, along with disease occurrence in the liver and gonads, to assess impacts of contaminants in the benthic (seafloor) habitat. PCBs and PBDEs in fillets indicate contaminant levels people may be exposed to from eating benthic fish. Liver tumors and the presence of a female-specific protein, vitellogenin, in male fish indicate health impairments due to PAH and EDC exposure, respectively, in the benthic habitat.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-10-28T21:52:59.307Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":49,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Contaminants in juvenile salmon","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Chemical Concentration Lipid Weight (ng/g lipid weight)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/49","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"The contaminants in juvenile salmon indicator reports the levels of two toxic contaminants, PCBs and PBDEs, in the whole bodies of juvenile Chinook salmon migrating seaward to Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean. Levels of PCBs and PBDEs in juvenile Chinook salmon are a measure of inputs of known contaminants of concern to freshwater, estuarine and nearshore marine habitats (river systems), potentially harmful to salmon and other species in these habitats, likely reducing their survival. ","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2022-05-23T12:14:28.097Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":50,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Contaminants in Pacific herring","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Chemical Concentration Wet Weight (ng/g wet weight)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/50","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThe contaminants in Pacific herring indicator tracks the concentration of PCBs and PBDEs in herring whole bodies. The levels of these persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in herring signal harmful concentrations in this species, but also the extent of contamination in the pelagic food web. POPs threaten the health of herring and other forage fish, the health of the fish, wildlife and humans who consume them, and the overall productivity of the pelagic habitat.\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-10-22T16:42:05.65Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":87,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Dungeness crab catch for personal use","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Pounds (lbs)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/87","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator tracks the annual estimate of Dungeness crabbing for personal use by summarizing catch record card (CRC) data. Personal use is defined here to include harvest for recreation, food security, cultural and family heritage, as well as other personal and emotional experiences. The indicator does not include tribal harvest. Harvest patterns are shown by the number of people participating and the total pounds of Dungeness crab caught per year in the non-tribal, noncommercial fishery. This data is not corrected for estimated unrecorded catch (EUC).\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2024-09-24T14:39:38.97Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":88,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Index of Vulnerability for Elevated Nitrates in Groundwater","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/88","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003EThis indicator estimates the likelihood of elevated nitrate concentrations in groundwater throughout Puget Sound. Elevated nitrate concentrations are typically caused by human activities and can impact drinking water and human health. The modeled results represent all areas in the Puget Sound region, including tribal and rural communities with limited data, to identify areas that are vulnerable to groundwater contamination.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2024-01-17T15:22:13.247Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":108,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Water temperature in streams and rivers","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/108","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"This indicator reports on field-based discrete and continuous measurements of water temperature in streams and rivers, at representative spatial and temporal scales for the Puget Sound ecosystem. The indicator will determine the frequency and extent to which temperature is above biological requirements of aquatic species for survival and recovery. ","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":null},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":109,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Nutrient concentration in streams and rivers","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Vital Sign Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (number)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/109","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"This indicator reports on field-based measurements of nitrogen and phosphorous concentrations from discrete samples and nitrate concentrations from continuous monitoring in large rivers, at representative spatial and temporal scales for the Puget Sound ecosystem. 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This indicator \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW266693992 BCX8\u0022\u003Ehelps\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW266693992 BCX8\u0022\u003E us evaluate trends in the number of OSS that are \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW266693992 BCX8\u0022\u003Ecompliant with state and local inspection requirements.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW266693992 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW266693992 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-17T15:30:01.837Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":179,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"On-site sewage system failures","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Progress Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Each Unit (count)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/179","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 xml:lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003EThis indicator measures the number of small on-site sewage systems (OSS) with an identified and unresolved failure (\u0026ldquo;failures\u0026rdquo;). 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This indicator \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003Ehelps us t\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003Erack and manage\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003E failing OSS, which \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003Eare\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003E a leading pressure \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003Eimpacting\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003E water quality and shellfish bed health in Puget Sound\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022EOP SCXW31385591 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-props=\u0022{}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","PugetSoundIndicatorPublicationStatus":"Published","LastUpdatedDate":"2025-07-16T23:58:29.557Z"},{"PugetSoundIndicatorID":180,"PugetSoundIndicatorName":"Emergency response equipment funding","PugetSoundIndicatorType":"Progress Indicator","MeasurementUnit":"Percent (%)","PugetSoundIndicatorDetailPageUrl":"www.pugetsoundinfo.wa.gov/Indicator/Detail/180","PugetSoundIndicatorDescription":"\u003Cp class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022\u003EThis indicator measures the percentage of dollars requested for emergency oil spill response equipment that have been funded by the Department of Ecology\u0026rsquo;s equipment grant program. 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Farmlands can provide wildlife habitat, reduce air pollution, and mitigate the spread of urban heat islands while providing quality, locally sourced foods. Protecting farmlands can help slow the conversion of farmlands to non-agricultural uses, though conservation easements do not increase the amount of farmland actively used nor ensure that the land produces crops in the future. 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