This memorandum and attachments present the 2017 Work Plan for the Marine and Sediment Assessment Group of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks' Water and Land Resources Division. The work plan includes all aspects of the wide-ranging marine monitoring program, including water quality, sediment, and biological components. Included with this memorandum are matrix tables that provide sampling locations, sampling frequency, and parameters to be measured for the 2017 long-term monitoring programs, as well as maps showing sampling locations and details regarding special projects.

For work expected to occur in 2017, a description of each monitoring component and special projects is provided along with any sampling changes.