"Ambient Water Quality Monitoring System is the Oregon DEQ water monitoring data portal. AWQMS replaces the LASAR system which has been retired. This new system allows for easier access to DEQ and partner data for rivers and streams, lakes, estuaries, beaches and groundwater resources throughout Oregon. In addition, AWQMS provides a direct exchange to the Water Quality Exchange network which will integrate DEQ water quality data with other publically available data sources, including USEPA and USGS."