GAP was started in 1993. In addition, the Priority Habitat Species program provides maps showing the geographic location of priority habitats and species. This program will be used by local governments to comply with the state's growth management act in identifying critical areas that include fish and wildlife habitat. Endangered Species Washington has an endangered species law that covers animals, but not plants. Rev. Code Ann.
Listing is based on scientific data only.
Recovery plans are required, although critical habitat designation and agency consultation are not. Subsequent violations constitute a felony. State Agency Management for Biodiversity State-owned Lands Washington does not require state land management for biological sustainability. However, by statute, all state-owned fish and wildlife habitat, natural areas, parks and other recreation lands must be provided with adequate and continuing funding. Cooperative Efforts Cooperative efforts take the form of compacts with surrounding states to protect and restore coastal ecosystems.