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Addendum: Detailed information about Washington’s ocean resources and uses

Addendum to accompany Director Maia Bellon's statement against offshore oil drilling in Washington

https://ecology.wa.gov/addendum-detailed-information-about-washington-s

Appeal Decisions

Summary of selected Washington appellate court decisions related to shorelines.

https://ecology.wa.gov/appeal-decisions

Adams County Approved SMP April 2016

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/adams-county-approved-smp-april-2016

Anacortes Approved SMP September 2010

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/anacortes-approved-smp-september-2010

Arlington Appendix A: Shoreline Environmental Designation Map

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/arlington-appendix-a-shoreline-environmental-desi

Aberdeen Attachment C: Recommended Changes

This document presents changes recommended to clarify the SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-attachment-c-recommended-changes

Aberdeen Council Meeting Minutes

Aberdeen City Council Meeting Minutes for August 9, 2017

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-council-meeting-minutes

Arlington Approved SMP August 2012

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/arlington-approved-smp-august-2012

Asotin County - SEWA Approved SMP March 2017

Shoreline Master Program that has been adopted by the local jurisdiction and Approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/asotin-county-sewa-approved-smp-march-2017

Aberdeen Cumulative Impacts and Analysis and No-Net-Loss Report

An analysis of the cumulative impacts that may be expected to occur over time as the comprehensively updated SMP is implemented

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-cumulative-impacts-and-analysis-and-no-ne

Aberdeen- Ecology's Conditional Approval Letter

Ecology's letter notifying Aberdeen that there are changes needed before Ecology can approve the SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-ecology-s-conditional-approval-letter

Asotin County SEWA Shoreline Envrionmental Designation Maps

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/asotin-county-sewa-shoreline-envrionmental-designa

Aberdeen Inventory and Characterization Report

The report characterizes shoreline conditions and provides a basis for revising SMP goals, policies, and regulations

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-inventory-and-characterization-report

Aberdeen Locally Adopted SMP

A Shoreline Master Program adopted by Aberdeen but not yet formally approved by Ecology

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-locally-adopted-smp

Aberdeen Ordinance 6598

Official actions of elected officials accept all of Ecology's changes to the locally adopted SMP

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-ordinance-6598

Aberdeen Public Participation Plan

Plan describes how the jurisdiciton will effectively involve the public in the SMP process

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-public-participation-plan

Aberdeen Resolution 2016-13

Offical actions of elected officials that they indend to adopt an SMP after Ecology Approval

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-resolution-2016-13

Aberdeen Restoration Plan

The plan describes opportunites to restore ecological functions

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-restoration-plan

Aberdeen Shoreline Designation Map

Shoreline Environment Designation maps, which are overlays on local zoning

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-shoreline-designation-map

Aberdeen's Letter Accepting Changes

Letter from Aberdeen letting Ecology know what changes they accepted and which they may have submitted alternative language

https://ecology.wa.gov/aberdeen-s-letter-accepting-changes