Wash. Admin. Code § 173-700-316

Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024

Section 173-700-316 - Considerations for determining high quality wetland systems

The department shall determine whether a site is a high quality wetland system including, but not limited to:

(1) Wetlands with special characteristics including:

(a) Estuarine wetlands;

(b) Natural Heritage wetlands;

(c) Bogs;

(d) Old-growth and mature forested wetlands;

(e) Interdunal wetlands;

(f) Vernal pools; and

(g) Alkali wetlands.

(2) Bog-like wetlands, aspen-dominated wetlands, camas prairie wetlands, and marine water with eelgrass beds.

(3) Category I wetlands (Washington state wetland rating system, 2004 or as amended).

(4) Category II wetlands with a habitat score 29 points (Washington state wetland rating system, 2004 or as amended).

Wash. Admin. Code § 173-700-316

Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.84 RCW. 09-19-013 (Order 04-13), § 173-700-316, filed 9/3/09, effective 10/4/09.