Economy
Goal:
Protect and preserve existing sustainable uses to ensure economic vibrancy and resource access for coastal communities.
Objective:
Protect and preserve healthy existing natural resource-based economic activity on the Washington Coast.
Goal | Action | Progress |
Understand, define, document all existing marine activities taking place in the study area |
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Economic Contributions of Uses |
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Identify and Assess Indicators of Economic Health |
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Identify Existing Laws to Minimize Impacts |
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Stakeholder Participation |
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Maritime Culture
Goal:
Maintain maritime coastal communities from now into perpetuity.
Objective:
Sustain diverse traditional uses and experiences to ensure continuity of Washington’s coastal identity, culture, and high quality of life.
Goal | Action | Progress |
Understand Cultural Uses |
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Protecting Aesthetics |
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Document Vulnerability to Coastal Hazards |
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Identify Social Well-Being |
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Marine Ecosystem
Goal:
Ensure that our marine ecosystem is preserved for future generations.
Objective:
Foster healthy and resilient marine ecosystem functions, biodiversity and habitats.
Goal | Action | Progress |
Understand Nature |
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Understand Human Impacts to Nature |
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Document Vulnerability to Coastal Hazards |
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Identify Ecologically Important Areas |
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Define Ecosystem Health |
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Avoid Adverse Environmental Impacts |
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Management Framework
Goal:
Develop an integrated decision making process which supports proactive, adaptive and efficient spatial planning.
Objective:
Develop a locally supported and collaborative process that is coordinated with existing authorities for aligning management decisions.
Goal | Action | Progress |
Gather Information on Climate Change |
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Engage Stakeholders in All Phases |
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Share Technical Information Across State Lines |
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Recommend Improvements |
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Involve Existing and Proposed New Uses Stakeholders |
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Describe the Management Framework |
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Include Public Input |
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Engage with Scientists |
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Use Best Available Science |
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Development
Goal:
Encourage economic development that recognizes the aspirations of local communities and protects coastal resources.
Objective:
Enhance sustainable economic opportunities to achieve a resilient economy and improved quality of life.
Goal | Action | Progress |
Understand Potential New Uses |
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Develop Recommendations |
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Develop Mitigation Measures |
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