🌱 Nature & the Environment
🔬 Science
State of Washington Natural Heritage Plan is a detailed plan that outlines the preservation, conservation, and stewardship of the State of Washington’s natural heritage. It provides an overview of the state’s important natural resources and establishes policies and actions to protect, enhance, and restore the ecological health of the environment within the state. The plan also focuses on the importance of maintaining clean water and air, conserving rare species, restoring the state’s Critical Areas, and implementing effective strategies to protect these precious natural areas. Additionally, it provides recommendations to address impacts associated with human activities, such as development, subsistence, and recreation, as well as a framework for the restoration of wildlife habitat.