OLYMPIA – In a news release, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comments on a newly updated program with a long history of protecting fish life.
The department’s Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) program is responsible for issuing permits for bulkheads, culverts, docks and other projects and activities in and around state waters.
In an average year, HPA biologists review approximately 2,500 projects around the state to ensure they meet fish-protection standards outlined in the state’s Hydraulic Code rules.
Jeff Davis, assistant director of WDFW’s Habitat Pro...
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