WDFW
WDFW
has authority for issuing hydraulic project approval (HPA) in the State of Washington.
As a rule of thumb, if your proposed action might affect the bed, banks, and/or nature of flow, an HPA
is required (even if the action is above the ordinary high water line)
•
•does
not generally write permits for removing LWD from streams. Relocation/repositioning of LWD is
permitted
•timing of that work is dependent upon many factors such as fish
species present,
life history stages that may be impacted (spawning, rearing, etc.), what habitat exists at the site or in close
proximity, extent of the work.
•work is
evaluated on a case by case basis to make a determination on specific timing. General timing dates are available at WDFW’s
website under
"Habitat", in the back of the Gold and Fish Pamphlet. Information regarding the RCW and WAC's that require an
HPA be secured for work that will, "use, divert, obstruct or change the natural bed
or flow of state waters”
is available on the WDFW website
•If in
doubt about applicable regulations, the Washington State Office of Regulatory Assistance for help in making
this determination. 1-800-917-0043 E-mail: assistance@ora.wa.gov, Web: