(a) [Policy No. 1] Review existing regulations relating to critical areas, sewage disposal, and land division for adequacy and effectiveness of ground and surface water protection measures.

(b) [Policy No. 2] Address cumulative impacts to water quantity, water quality and beneficial uses, across all jurisdictions, when developing and implementing land use policies and plans. Conservation of water resources and prevention of pollution are the preferred management objectives.

(c) [Policy No. 3] Coordinate stream, salmon, and shellfish restoration and conservation projects for schools, volunteer organizations, landowners, and community groups. Assist real estate professionals, developers, business and industry representatives, conservation groups, and private landowners to implement restoration and conservation programs.

(d) [Policy No. 4] Coordinate an interagency team to train volunteer groups to protect and enhance wetlands, riparian areas, and other watershed resources.

(e) [Policy No. 5] Provide information and education to the public and decision-makers on the rationale behind existing resource protection measures and ordinances.

(a) [Policy No. 6] Manage Port Angeles Harbor for the multiple beneficial uses for which it is designated under State and federal water quality standards, including recreation and aesthetics, fish and shellfish habitat, wildlife, and commerce and navigation.

(b) [Policy No. 7] Coordinate a cooperative, multijurisdictional effort to identify existing pollution problems in the harbor, and needs and opportunities for restoration of marine resources. Undertake remediation of pollution in Port Angeles Harbor as soon as funding can be secured. Contain or remove contaminated sediments using best available technology.

(a) [Policy No. 8] Amend wetland policies to include protection of identified water quality and hydrologic functions of wetlands – such as water retention/detention and pollutant removal – in addition to their habitat functions and values.

(b) [Policy No. 9] Develop a nonregulatory strategy for preserving wetlands through purchase, conservation easements, and other mechanisms. Identify significant riparian corridors and wetlands for possible purchase or acquisition of conservation easements. Prioritize the areas based upon specific criteria, or by public nomination. Seek funding and methods to permanently preserve and protect wetlands identified as significant. Conduct other wetland enhancements, such as:

(a) [Policy No. 10] Establish and/or support urban wildlife programs to create and enhance pockets of habitat within the City and outlying areas.

(b) [Policy No. 11] Create new corridors and maintain existing corridors of contiguous habitat for wildlife, in conjunction with streams and existing tracts of unbroken habitat.

(a) [Policy No. 12] Public actions should maintain and protect riparian and shoreline areas while providing public access where appropriate.

(b) [Policy No. 13] Identify recreational access needs for streams and shorelines, and acquire easements where possible.

(c) [Policy No. 14] Compile and distribute a summary of current incentive programs for open space retention and acquisition. Explain mechanisms for the protection of open spaces and natural environments; identify criteria for protection and acquisition; and describe the advantages and disadvantages of preservation.

(d) [Policy No. 15] Encourage and assist riparian property owners to dedicate conservation easements and other protective measures for corridor protection. Provide open-space tax status and other incentives for portions of properties located within the riparian corridor.

(e) [Policy No. 16] Pursue opportunities to obtain DNR-managed lands along riparian corridors for open space lands by purchase or other adequate compensation to the Trust for which it is managed.

(a) [Policy No. 20] For all streams, develop comprehensive, site-specific stream management plans which include stream surveys, assessment and monitoring, and recommendations for restoration or improvement. Stream evaluations should be performed in consultation with knowledgeable local residents. Plans should be linked to agency comprehensive plans, incorporate landowner needs and responsibilities, and provide for technical assistance to landowners.

(b) [Policy No. 21] Monitor all streams for bacteria and chemical parameters. Immediately identify and remediate suspected sources of contamination.

(c) [Policy No. 22] Improve fish passage where needed, and create fish spawning and rearing habitat where appropriate.

(d) [Policy No. 23] Protect and enhance riparian areas with vegetation to reduce stormwater impacts and to maintain optimum water temperature.

(e) [Policy No. 24] Retain or immediately reestablish vegetated buffers within all stream corridors.

(f) [Policy No. 25] Use direct mailings and personal contacts to provide information and technical assistance to property owners and residents along floodplains, shorelines, and riparian areas. Include information about best management practices, low-impact shoreline management, management of erosive soils to protect water quality, and protection of riparian and other values.

(g) [Policy No. 26] Measure all surface water withdrawals at the source to determine actual withdrawals, to ensure compliance with permitted water right allocations.

(h) [Policy No. 27] Define necessary instream flows for fish on all streams. Establish limitations on surface water withdrawals to maintain optimum instream flow for fish at critical times. Encourage water conservation during low-flow months.