Regulations & Permits - Washington State Department of Ecology

Local Government Sounding Board Charter

Charter for the SMA Rulemaking Local government Sounding Board.

https://ecology.wa.gov/sounding-board-charter

Chehalis draft EIS - vicinity map for the proposed Chehalis River Basin Flood Damage Reduction Project

Map showing the location where Flood District's proposed projects would occur.

https://ecology.wa.gov/chehaliseis-vicinitymap

Comment period: Shoreline Management Act, Chapters 173-26 and 173-27 WAC, Rulemaking Public Input

Comment form for input and feedback during the ongoing rulemaking to amend Chapters 173-26 and 173-27.

https://ecology.wa.gov/comment-period-shoreline-management-act-chapters-173-26-and-173-27-wac-rulemaking-public-input

WA State Flood Hazard Mapping Survey

WA State Flood Hazard Mapping Survey - SEA program

https://ecology.wa.gov/wa-state-flood-hazard-mapping-survey

Shoreline permits & enforcement

We support local governments in administering and enforcing shoreline permits.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/shoreline-permits-enforcement

Shoreline Master Programs Handbook

The Handbook helps local governments update their shoreline master programs.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/shoreline-master-plan-handbook

SEPA subject index

References to SEPA topics in rule and statute.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-subject-index

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Water

Guidance to complete Water section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-3-water

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Plants

SEPA Guidance for Plants section, Part B for the state Environmental Checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-4-plants

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Energy & natural resources

Guidance for Energy & natural resources section for Part B, SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-6-energy-natural-resou

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Housing

Guidance for completing Housing section for Part B of the SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-9-housing

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Light & glare

Guidance for completing Light & glare section in Part B of the SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-11-light-glare

SEPA checklist guidance, Section B: Transportation

Guidance for Transportation section for Part B of SEPA environmental checklist.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/sepa-checklist-guidance/sepa-checklist-section-b-environmental-elements/environmental-elements-14-transportation

Chapter 173-26 and 173-27 WAC, Shoreline Management Act

This is the rulemaking page for Chapter 173-26 WAC, Chapter 173-27 WAC

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/laws-rules-rulemaking/rulemaking/wac-173-26-27-shoreline-management-act

2020-21 Project Awards: Chehalis River Basin Aquatic Species Restoration Plan

Descriptive list of state grant awards for aquatic habitat restoration projects in the Chehalis Basin

https://ecology.wa.gov/2020-21-asrp-project-list

Climate Resilient Riparian Grant landowner agreement template

This document is the landowner agreement template for the Climate Resilient Riparian Systems November 2024 grant solicitation.

https://ecology.wa.gov/cr2sl-landowner-agreement-template

Climate Resilient Riparian Grant Q&A Resource Document

An overview of questions and answers that have been asked regarding the 2024 funding opportunity.

https://ecology.wa.gov/q-a-resource-document

Upland Finfish Hatching & Rearing General Permit

This water quality permit covers certain hatcheries that raise finfish species.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/permits-certifications/upland-finfish-permit

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Effectiveness studies

Learning what works best to reduce urban runoff volumes and pollution in Western Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/sam-effectiveness-studies

Stormwater Action Monitoring - Administering pooled resources

Credible and transparent administration of Stormwater Action Monitoring program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/reporting-requirements/stormwater-monitoring/stormwater-action-monitoring/administration