Waterbodies include rivers, lakes, streams, creeks, seasonally dry river beds, ponds, bays, and ditches. Impacts could occur from activities that take place in these waterbodies or some distance away.
If you are unsure whether your activities could impact waterbodies, please contact the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance at 1-800-917-0043 or help@oria.wa.gov.
Definition(s):
· Impact: For purposes of this JARPA, an activity in or adjacent to a waterbody should be considered an impact; impacts may be temporary or permanent.
· Waterbody: A river, creek, stream, lake, pool, bay, wetland, marsh, swamp, tidal flat, ocean or other water area.