homeWelcome, sign in or click here to subscribe.login
     


 

 

Business


print  email to a friend  reprints add to mydjc  

July 19, 2023

Department of Ecology

In what would be a first for Washington state, the Department of Ecology is proposing to classify four water bodies as “Outstanding Resource Waters” – a special designation under the federal Clean Water Act that carries extra water quality protections and recognition.

The four water bodies are:

• Soap Lake in Grant County

• The upper watershed of the Cascade River in Skagit County

• The upper watershed of the Green River (near Mount St Helens) in Skamania County

• The Napeequa River in Chelan County

Outstanding Resource Waters have exceptional water quality, ecological and recreational values, or unique attributes that distinguish them among state water bodies and warrant special protection. These waters are assigned additional protections to prevent further degradation except for certain temporary projects or discharges, or to protect public health or property in an emergency.

Ecology is accepting public comments on the proposed Outstanding Resource Waters designations through Sept. 27.




Email or user name:
Password:
 
Forgot password? Click here.