Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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

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

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

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

Pierce County Shoreline Master Program: Locally Initiated Amendment

We are seeking public comment on a locally initiated amendment of Pierce County's shoreline master program.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/pierce-county

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

City of Issaquah Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

We conditionally 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

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

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

Bothell shoreline master program: locally initiated amendment

We are seeking public comment on Bothell's proposed shoreline master program amendment.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/shoreline-coastal-planning/state-approved-shoreline-master-programs/bothell

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

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 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

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 Guide for lead agencies

SEPA guidance for lead agencies.

https://ecology.wa.gov/regulations-permits/sepa/environmental-review/sepa-guidance/guide-for-lead-agencies

Island County shoreline master program: periodic review

We are seeking public comment on Island County’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/island-county

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

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

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

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

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