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Supporting Document - Booth, et.al., 2002
Supporting Document - Mayer, et.al., 2007
Supporting Document - Semlitsch et.al., 2009
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CTED CRITICAL AREAS HANDBOOK. The purpose of this guidebook is to help Washington communities design locally appropriate programs for designating and protecting critical areas
CTED Critical Areas Assistance Handbook
Critical Areas Assistance Handbook - Findings
Critical Areas Assistance Handbook - Appendix A
Critical Areas Assistance Handbook - Appendix B
Critical Areas Assistance Handbook - Appendix C
Critical Areas Assistance Handbook - Appendix D
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Critical Areas Assistance Handbook - Appendix I
Critical Areas Assistance Handbook - Appendix J
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Protecting Nearshore Habitat and Functions in the Puget Sound – An Interim Guide