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San Juan County Critical Areas Ordinance
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/san-juan-county-critical-areas-ordinance
City of Snohomish Critical Areas & Floodplain Development Regulations
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/snocritarafldplndevreg
Bremerton Critical Areas Ordinance: Gap Analysis
Memorandum to provide a reciew of the current CAO noting gaps where existing regulations may not be consistent with BAS, the GMA, and/or its implementing rules.
https://ecology.wa.gov/bremerton-critical-areas-ordinance-gap-analysis
Mason County Critical Areas Ordinance
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/mason-county-critical-areas-ordinance
Bremerton Critical Areas Ordinances
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/bremerton-critical-areas-ordinances
Langley Critical Areas Ordinance - December 2013
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/langley-critical-areas-ordinance-december-2013
Pierce County Ordinance 2013-45s4 Exhibit D: Title 18E Development Regulations - Critical Areas
The portion of 18E Development Regulations - Critical Areas that the county is proposing to amend
https://ecology.wa.gov/pierce-county-ordinance-2013-45s4-exhibit-d-title
South Bend Critical Areas Ordinance May 2017
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/south-bend-critical-areas-ordinance-may-2017
Jefferson County SMP Appendic B: Critical Areas Ordinance
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/jefferson-county-smp-appendic-b-critical-areas-or
Puyallup Critical Areas Ordinance January 2016
Critical Areas Ordinances adopted under the Growth Management Act
https://ecology.wa.gov/puyallup-critical-areas-ordinance-january-2016
Frequently flooded areas: Critical Areas Ordinance
Frequently flooded areas are covered by Critical Areas Ordinances promoting safety from floods.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/guidance-for-floodplains-critical-areas-ordinanc
SEPA Guidance on Categorical Exemptions
Guidance on SEPA exemptions.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/exemptions
Toppenish Shoreline Master Program: periodic review
We are seeking public comment on Toppenish's proposed amendment to its SMP.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/toppenish
Local wetland regulations: Growth Management Act technical assistance
We assist local governments in their efforts to adopt GMA regulations that protect wetlands.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/local-regulations
​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
Equivalent stormwater manuals for municipal stormwater permits
We provide information for municipal stormwater permittees about equivalent stormwater manuals for Phase I and both the Eastern and Western Washington Phase II municipal stormwater permits.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/guidance-technical-assistance/stormwater-permittee-guidance-resources/stormwater-manuals/equivalent-stormwater-manuals-for-municipal-stormw
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
Frequently flooded areas resources for VSP planning
Frequently flooded areas resources for counties planning under the Voluntary Stewardship Program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/accountability-transparency/partnerships-committees/voluntary-stewardship-program/frequently-flooded-areas-resources
SEPA Guidance for Nonproject proposals
Completing SEPA review for "nonproject" proposals.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies/non-project-proposals
​SEPA Guide for lead agencies
SEPA guidance for lead agencies.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies
SEPA laws and regulations: current & historical revisions
We manage SEPA and related rules and provide background about rulemaking.
https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-laws-rules
Pierce County Shoreline Master Program: Locally Initiated Amendment
The comment period for the Pierce County SMP locally initiated amendment is now closed.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/pierce-county
City of Issaquah Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment
We approved City of Issaquah's locally initiated amendment of their Shoreline Master Program.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/issaquah
Floods & floodplain planning
We lead Washington floodplain management by offering planning and project resources to communities.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning
Richland Shoreline Master Program: Periodic Review
We are seeking public comment on City of Richland's proposed amendment to its shoreline master program (SMP).
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/richland
Island County shoreline master program: periodic review
The public comment period on Island County’s proposed amendment to its Shoreline Master Program (SMP) is closed.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/island-county
Whatcom County 2019 amendment
Public comment requested on Whatcom County's SMP Amendment
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/whatcom-county-2019-amendment
Best available science for wetlands
Local governments are required to use best available science in wetland policies and regulations.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/best-available-science
Skagit Hamilton Lyman Coalition SMP: comprehensive and periodic review update
Public comment now closed on the Skagit Co. Coalition SMP comprehensive/periodic review update.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/skagit-hamilton-lyman-coalition
Ferndale Shoreline Master Program: periodic review
We approved Ferndale's SMP periodic review amendment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/ferndale
Pe Ell Shoreline Master Program: comprehensive update and periodic review
We are seeking public comment on the Town of Pe Ell's proposed comprehensive update to its SMP, including amendments to satisfy the periodic review requirements.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/pe-ell
State wetland regulations
We protect and manage wetlands through multiple state laws, which define our regulatory authority.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations/state-wetland-regulations
Wetland contacts by subject & region
Have a wetland-related question? Find our regional wetland and subject-specific wetland contacts.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/contacts-by-subject-region
Granite Falls SMP: Periodic review
Joint public comment period for Granite Falls' SMP periodic review.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/granite-falls
Westport SMP: Periodic Review Amendment
We conditionally approved the City of Westport's periodic review amendment.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/westport
Wetland rating system
Rating helps agencies make decisions about standards for protecting wetlands, including buffers.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/tools-resources/rating-systems
Shoreline planners toolbox
Our toolbox offers guidance and resources for developing and maintaining Shoreline Master Programs.
https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/shoreline-planners-toolbox
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