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Special TopicsShoreline Management Act: Rulemaking 2010-11On February 11, 2011 the Department of Ecology adopted changes to five state Shoreline Management Act rules - including provisions for new commercial geoduck aquaculture. These rules guide how Washington's shoreline law - the the Shoreline Management Act - is carried out by local governments and Ecology. > MORE about Rulemaking 2010-11 Green ShorelinesGreen Shorelines use vegetation and natural materials to
reduce negative impacts on nearshore habitat for plants, fish,
and wildlife, while protecting property. Historically, hard
engineering fixes such as bulkheads have been used to protect
property. Read more about green shorelines in a brochure
created by city of Seattle entitled:
Green Shorelines: Bulkhead Alternatives for a Healthier Lake
Washington. Improving Shoreline Management ReportEcology is working with local governments across the state to
update Shoreline Master Programs. This report summarizes the
results of independent research on successes and challenges of
the update process, and makes recommendations for improvement. Geoduck AquacultureThe state legislature passed SSHB 2220 in 2007 relating to
shellfish aquaculture. The bill created an advisory committee,
commissioned a series of research projects by Sea Grant,
directed Ecology to develop Shoreline Master Program Guidelines
for geoduck siting and operations, and directed the Department
of Fish and Wildlife to expand information required for aquatic
farm registration.
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