EXH AR034771: State of Washington Alternative Mitigation Policy Guidance for Aquatic Permitting Requirements from the Departments of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife

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State of Washington interagency policy guidance (AR 034771, Exhibit 2193) adopted by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) for evaluating aquatic mitigation alternatives under section 401 of the Clean Water Act, the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58), and the Hydraulic Code (RCW 75.20). Covers mitigation sequencing (avoiding, minimizing, compensating for unavoidable impacts), preservation of high-functioning wetlands, mitigation banking under RCW 90.84, off-site and out-of-kind mitigation, salmon recovery, Federal Endangered Species Act, Native American Treaty Rights, Orrick Decision, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission (NWIFC), WDFW mitigation policy M5002, and WSDOT environmental responsibilities. Also references RCW 90.74 Aquatic Resources Mitigation Act, RCW 43.21C SEPA, and RCW 36.70A Growth Management Act.