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Environmental advocates urge Island County to use best available science in Clinton subarea wetlands mapping
Summary
An environmental advocate asked Island County commissioners to incorporate wetland delineations and best‑available science in the Clinton subarea plan and to avoid treating wetlands as an afterthought; commissioners said the plan and surface‑water report will be discussed at upcoming work sessions.
Marnie Jackson of Langley, representing the Environmental Action Network, told the Island County Board of Commissioners on March 11 that the Clinton subarea element draft underestimates wetland presence and urged the county to use best available science when protecting critical areas.
Jackson cited the Growth Management Act requirement to use best available science, referencing RCW…
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