Important bird area — Recognition requirements.
RCW 79.70.120
in effectPrior to recognizing an important bird area under this chapter, the department must: (1) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in the Washington state register; (2) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proposed important bird area is located; and (3) Conduct at least one public hearing in the county where the proposed important bird area is located.
Prior to recognizing an important bird area under this chapter, the department must:
(1) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in the Washington state register;
(2) Publish notice of the proposed important bird area in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the proposed important bird area is located; and
(3) Conduct at least one public hearing in the county where the proposed important bird area is located.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=79.70&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026