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ENVIRONMENT
Thurston Regional Planning Council conducts a wide range of environmental planning. Products include watershed plans, data collection projects, GIS maps and development regulations for wetlands, streams and aquifer recharge areas. For more information on our environmental programs, please contact the staff listed on the project page.
Climate Change
Climate Change
Information useful to member jurisdictions in order to inform and support their climate change regulatory requirements.
Hazards
Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 2nd Edition
The primary function of this plan is to explain the risks posed by natural hazards and to identify actions that can create more disaster resilient communities in Thurston County.
Land Cover
Land Cover Mapping
Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) is generating a Digital Land Cover Data Layer for the entire land area of Thurston County based on 5 meter panchromatic satellite data merged with 25 meter multi-spectral (7 bands) satellite data.
Rate of Urbanization and Forest Harvest, 1985-2000
A study of land cover change, using detection satellite remote sensing. The study provides an important tool to understanding the health of our natural systems, including streams, wetlands, and marine shorelines.
Water
Guiding Growth - Healthy Watersheds: Translating science into local policy
The Guiding Growth - Healthy Watersheds project will help direct new development into priority growth areas while preserving healthy watersheds for future generations.
Regional Water Education
The 2010 Regional Water Education will include a series of presentations to the Regional Council during their regular monthly meetings.
Shoreline Master Program for the Thurston Region
TRPC's most enduring water resources document.
Shoreline Master Program Update for Bucoda, Tenino, and Yelm
The town of Bucoda, and the cities of Tenino, and Yelm are in the process of updating their local Shoreline Master Program (SMP).
Shoreline Master Program Updates for Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater
The cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater are in the midst of updating their policies and regulations for shorelines. The cities have completed Phase 1 and 2 of their update, and are in Phase 3 and 4.
South Puget Sound Forum Indicators Report
The Indicators Report from the South Puget Sound Forum is now available.
Nearshore Habitat in Thurston County
Information and downloads regarding Nearshore Habitat in Thurston County.
Wetland Mapping for the Thurston Region
Mapping of wetlands in Thurston County
West Bay Waterbird Habitat Assessment
A "Limited Snapshot" of habitat information and waterbird and blue heron populations along West Bay.
Tracking Developments on Streams and Wetlands
An evaluation of Critical Area regulations compliance in local jurisdictions.
Digital Shoreline Inventory For The Thurston Region
A digital data inventory of the Thurston region's shoreline
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Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan for the Thurston Region
Learn the risks posed by natural hazards and to identify actions that can create more disaster resilient communities in Thurston County.
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Regional Water Education
Increase your water knowledge and discover the many ways water affects our region.
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