The Wetlands Program provides technical assistance with developing, reviewing and implementing County wetland policies, regulations and programs. Wetland Mitigation Banking A mitigation bank site is a property purchased and converted to a wetland by a public agency or utility to earn credits to compensate for wetland damage at another site, usually from development by other agencies, utilities, or private developers. See a summary of Mitigation Banking Rules . Amphibian Monitoring A volunteer program to survey springtime breeding of amphibians in wetlands throughout King County.
Surveys document the presence or absence of certain species of amphibians over time.
In all, some 212 species of wildlife and many species of plant life depend on western Washington's wetlands for survival. King County wetlands and other sensitive areas. Code pertaining specifically to wetlands can be found under sections 21A.24.320 to 21A.24.350 of this document. Wetland and Stream Reporting Guidelines Guidelines to help residents prepare wetland and stream reports that are sometimes required for development permits. Provided by the Department of Development and Environmental Services.