Search Results - Washington State Department of Ecology

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 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 subject index

References to SEPA topics in rule and statute.

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

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

Clark County SMP: Locally Initiated Amendment

The comment period for the Clark County locally initiated amendment is now closed.

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

City of Issaquah Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

The public comment period for the City of Issaquah's SMP amendment is closed.

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

Pacific SMP: Periodic review

We approved the Pacific SMP periodic review

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

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

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

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

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

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

Westport SMP: Periodic Review Amendment

The comment period for the City of Westport's periodic review amendment is now closed.

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

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

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

Floodplain management

We provide planning and regulation resources to local governments to reduce their flood risks.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/shoreline-coastal-management/hazards/floods-floodplain-planning/planning-regulation

Pierce County Shoreline Master Program: locally initiated amendment

We approved Pierce County's SMP amendment.

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

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

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

Ferndale Shoreline Master Program: periodic review

We are seeking public comment on the City of Ferndale’s proposed amendment to its SMP.

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

Wetland Regulations

Wetlands are regulated by agencies at the state, local, and federal level, as well as tribes.

https://ecology.wa.gov/water-shorelines/wetlands/regulations

For American Wetlands Month, updated guidance furthers Washington's 'no net loss' goal

May 3, 2021 Blog post: To help celebrate American Wetlands Month, we are providing information about recently updated compensatory wetland mitigation guidance for Washington.

https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/may-2021/for-american-wetlands-month-new-guidance-furthers

We oppose federal proposal to redefine 'waters of the United States'

April 15, 2019 Blog post:

Today, we sent our official response opposing a draft rule to redefine the scope of waters of the United States. The Clean Water Act is instrumental in protecting Washington's water.

https://ecology.wa.gov/blog/april-2019/we-oppose-federal-proposal-to-redefine-waters-of-t

Shoreline planning competitive grants

We offer grant funds to support local government shoreline planning efforts.

https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/payments-contracts-grants/grants-loans/find-a-grant-or-loan/shoreline-planning-competitive-grants