NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) completed three projects to inform Washington’s marine spatial plan: Development of species distribution models for key seabird species along the outer coast… Read more »
Posts By: WA MSP
Ecosystem Models for the Coast – Describing Nature
The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) developed conceptual peer reviewed models of habitats within Washington State’s marine spatial planning study area that represent important ecological components, physical drivers, and human… Read more »
International Kite Festival with Sea Grant
Join Washington Sea Grant’s Kevin Decker for an exciting weekend at the 35th annual Washington State International Kite Festival, August 22-23 at Long Beach, Washington. There are exciting events taking… Read more »
Q&A: What is the relationship between MSP and Shoreline Master Programs?
Q: What is the relationship between MSP and Shoreline Master Programs? A: The MSP and SMPs for Washington’s Pacific Coast share many common traits and are compatible planning processes that… Read more »
Q&A: What’s the process for Washington to use federal consistency to review federal license or federal permit in federal waters?
Q: What’s the process for Washington to use federal consistency to review federal license or federal permit in federal waters? A: Under Washington’s Coastal Zone Management Program, the Washington State… Read more »
Q&A: How do Shoreline Master Programs apply to federal consistency decisions for federal actions in state waters?
Q: How do Shoreline Master Programs apply to federal consistency decisions for federal actions in state waters? A: The Shoreline Management Act contains enforceable policies that have been incorporated into… Read more »
Q&A: What is “federal consistency”?
Q: What is “federal consistency”? A: Under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA), Section 307 is the “federal consistency” provision that gives a coastal state Washington Department… Read more »
Q&A: What is Washington’s coastal zone?
Q: What is Washington’s coastal zone? A: Under its Coastal Zone Management Plan, Washington’s coastal zone covers the full extent of 15 coastal counties, including offshore to 3 nautical miles… Read more »
Q&A: What is the jurisdiction of Washington State and local governments under the Shoreline Management Act?
Q: What is the jurisdiction of Washington State and local governments under the Shoreline Management Act? A: Washington State has jurisdiction in state waters from the shore out to three… Read more »
Economic Workshop
Join Cascade Economics for an in-depth discussion about the Washington Coast draft economic report. Input from the workshop may assist in guiding the final draft of the report. What:… Read more »
