Shoreline Update

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On March 23, 2012 the Department of Ecology will open a public comment period on Clark County's SMP that was adopted on November 22, 2011. Click here for more information. On February 27th, 2012 the Department of Ecology will open a public comment period on Vancouver's SMP that was adopted on November 21, 2011. Click here for more information. Revised SMPs for Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, and Washougal are available for review and comment. An updated tentative schedule of public workshops, open houses, and hearings is now available. Check back for updates and to participate in the Shoreline Management Program process. * * * For more information, contact: Marian Lahav, Project Manager, Vancouver Community Planning (360) 487-7962 Gordy Euler, Clark County Community Planning (360) 397-2280 x4968
PROJECT PURPOSE AND TIMELINE: The State Shoreline Management Act requires counties and cities to update their Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs) by December 1, 2011. SMPs contain goals, policies, and regulations that govern activities on and near lakes, streams, and rivers. Most local SMPs date from the 1970s, and must be modernized to reflect today's conditions and address new state requirements. Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt are cooperating in this effort. They will work together to develop consistent shoreline policies and regulations. The work is funded by a grant from the Department of Ecology. SMP updates are done in six phases: 1. Determine “shoreline jurisdiction” or where the SMPs apply. 2. Inventory, analyze, and characterize shoreline functions, ecosystem processes, public access opportunities, shoreline uses, and potential protection and restoration areas. 3. Develop goals, policies and regulations for shorelines regulated by the SMPs. Analyze cumulative impacts. 4. Develop a restoration plan and demonstrate no-net-loss of ecological functions. 5. Adopt individual Shoreline Master Programs. 6. Submit updates to the Department of Ecology for approval. Click to comment

Public Review & Adoption

FAQ

Links

Project Management Team

Shoreline Stakeholders Advisory Committee (SSAC)

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Comments Received

WHAT'S NEXT

On March 23, 2012 the Department of Ecology will open a public comment period on Clark County's SMP that was adopted on November 22, 2011. Click here for more information.

On February 27th, 2012 the Department of Ecology will open a public comment period on Vancouver's SMP that was adopted on November 21, 2011. Click here for more information.

Revised SMPs for Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, and Washougal
are available for review and comment.

An updated tentative schedule of public workshops, open houses, and hearings is now available. Check back for updates and to participate in the Shoreline Management Program process.

* * *

For more information, contact:
Marian Lahav, Project Manager, Vancouver Community Planning
(360) 487-7962

Gordy Euler, Clark County Community Planning
(360) 397-2280 x4968

PROJECT PURPOSE AND TIMELINE:

The State Shoreline Management Act requires counties and cities to update their Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs) by December 1, 2011. SMPs contain goals, policies, and regulations that govern activities on and near lakes, streams, and rivers. Most local SMPs date from the 1970s, and must be modernized to reflect today's conditions and address new state requirements.

Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt are cooperating in this effort. They will work together to develop consistent shoreline policies and regulations. The work is funded by a grant from the Department of Ecology.

SMP updates are done in six phases:

1. Determine “shoreline jurisdiction” or where the SMPs apply.

2. Inventory, analyze, and characterize shoreline functions, ecosystem processes, public access opportunities, shoreline uses, and potential protection and restoration areas.

3. Develop goals, policies and regulations for shorelines regulated by the SMPs. Analyze cumulative impacts.

4. Develop a restoration plan and demonstrate no-net-loss of ecological functions.

5. Adopt individual Shoreline Master Programs.

6. Submit updates to the Department of Ecology for approval.

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