State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires state and local governments to identify possible environmental impacts that may result from governmental decisions. The SEPA review process helps the department, applicants, and the public understand how a proposed project will affect the environment. (Chapter 43.21C RCW)
More information is available on Department of Ecology’s SEPA Overview page. You can also view SEPA documents that are open for comment, or review final SEPA documents.
What is WDFW’s role in the SEPA process?
Typically, local city or county planning and permitting offices conduct the SEPA review process. We recommend contacting them first. WDFW reviews proposed projects to identify potential impacts to fish, wildlife, and their habitats.
WDFW serves as the SEPA lead agency for fish and wildlife management activities and proposed actions on WDFW-owned lands. We may also be the SEPA lead agency if an HPA is the only permit your project requires.
Contact us for help determining the lead agency for your proposed project.
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SEPA documents available for comment
These SEPA determinations and supporting documents are available for public review and comment.
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Final SEPA documents
The SEPA review for these projects has been completed.
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SEPA checklists and forms
SEPA environmental checklists and other forms