Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas

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Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas

A Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA) ordinance provides local governments with a mechanism to protect the functions and values of a community’s drinking water by preventing pollution and maintaining supply.

The Growth Management Act (GMA)

Critical Areas

Questions about Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas?

Contact:

Laurie Morgan
Water Quality Program
Washington Department of Ecology
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Phone: (360) 407-6483
FAX: (360) 407-6426
E-Mail: lmor461@ecy.wa.gov

Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas

Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas Guidance Document
See this document for many other helpful links and information.

Other Critical Area Websites

Municipal Research & Services Center
Information on all of the Critical Areas and the Growth Management Act
Wetlands
Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program, Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Fish And Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas
Scroll down to Habitat Protection and look for the link to Growth Management Act on the left.
Frequently Flooded Areas
Municipal Research Center Services Site
Geologically Hazardous Areas
Washington Dept. of Natural Resources Geology Division
Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, Growth Management Services
- GMA Update Resource Documents
- Critical Areas and Best Available Science Information Page

Last updated March 2008