WAC 173-700-316. Considerations for determining high quality wetland systems

The department shall determine whether a site is a high quality wetland system including, but not limited to: (1) Wetlands with special characteristics including: (a) Estuarine wetlands; (b) Natural Heritage wetlands; (c) Bogs; (d) Old-growth and mature forested wetlands; (e) Interdunal wetlands; (f) Vernal pools; and (g) Alkali wetlands. (2) Bog-like wetlands, aspen-dominated wetlands, camas prairie wetlands, and marine water with eelgrass beds. (3) Category I wetlands (Washington state wetland rating system, 2004 or as amended). (4) Category II wetlands with a habitat score ˃ 29 points (Washington state wetland rating system, 2004 or as amended).