Whatcom County

Department of Ecology contacts

Note: Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs) posted on the Internet may not be the final approved version on file at local government planning offices and at the Department of Ecology. For more information, contact your local planning department. Also check the Municipal Research and Services Center Web site for a wealth of information on local governments, including links to codes.

Areas under shoreline jurisdiction

The Shoreline Management Act applies to all marine waters and the following streams, rivers and lakes in Whatcom County:

• Streams and rivers (link to state rule WAC 173-18)
• Lakes (link to state rule WAC 173-20)
• Lakes of Statewide Significance (link to state rule WAC 173-20)