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Best Available Science for Wetlands of Island County, Washington : Review of Published Literature : A Report Prepared in Response to Critical Areas Ordinance Updating Requirements for Wetlands

Creator:

Adamus, Paul R.

Abstract:

This document is primarily a review of Best Available Science applicable to Island County wetlands, as needed for categorizing wetlands for regulatory actions and determining widths for buffers (setbacks) that protect the functions of wetlands. The number of technical papers and reports published on these topics is enormous, and none...

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Technical Report

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Wetlands of Island County, Washington : Profile of Characteristics, Functions, and Health

Creator:

Adamus, Paul R.

Abstract:

This document partially addresses the Wetlands component of Island County’s Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO). It presents the results of a year-long collaborative project to compile, analyze, and summarize existing data pertinent to Island County wetlands. Similar in concept to the “report card” issued periodically for Puget Sound, this compilation attempts...

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Technical Report