Clallam County policy is to protect and conserve the environmental attributes of Clallam County that add to the quality of life for residents of both Clallam County and the State of Washington as well as avoid potential loss of life and damage of property due to landslide, subsidence, erosion, or flooding.
The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), Chapter 43.21C RCW. Enacted in 1971, provides the framework for governmental agencies to consider the environmental consequences of a proposal before taking action.