Environment
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County Parks
Clallam County Parks, Fair and Facilities manage facilities, fair, fields, and a variety of upland and water-access parks.
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Drinking Water
The Drinking Water Program protects public health by helping to ensure Clallam County has safe drinking water and by helping to prevent water-related illness.
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Dungeness Aquifer Storage & Recovery Feasibility
Read the documents pertaining to this study.
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Dungeness River Comprehensive Flood Plain Management Plan
Read the plan and associated appendices.
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Dungeness Water Rule
Mitigation is required for new water uses provided by wells within the Rule Area (including most Group B water systems). Mitigation is not required for projects that are served by Group A water systems.
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Emergencies
Learn about Emergency Management, Environmental Health, Public Health, and more.
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Environmental Health Services
Our purpose is to assist in the protection of our community’s health through the prevention and control of environmentally related communicable diseases and through the minimization of exposure to environmental health hazards.
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Groundwater Quality Studies
See information regarding groundwater monitoring and surface water studies.
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Hazardous Waste
Clallam County Environmental Health provides assistance to homeowners, providing disposal options for household hazardous waste.
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Lake Ozette Sockeye Recovery Plan
Read reports and other documents pertaining to the Lake Ozette Sockeye Recovery Plan.
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Land Use, Zoning, & Development
Explore all of the land use regulations in Clallam.
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Maps
Access Clallam County static and interactive maps.
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Marine Resources Committee
The Marine Resources Committee has been enhancing and protecting the local marine environment since 1999.
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Master Gardeners
WSU Extension Master Gardeners value personal and professional research and discovery because it encourages us to stay current about horticulture and environmental stewardship to meet the unique educational needs of our communities.
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Natural Resources (DCD)
Learn about our natural resources and what is being done to preserve them.
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Noxious Weed Control
Our mission is to protect citizens, land, and natural resources from the harmful effects of noxious weeds.
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Olympic Discovery Trail
The Olympic Peninsula is Washington State’s premier destination for non-motorized touring.
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Permits
Review permits and licenses available through multiple departments.
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Planning Commission
The Clallam County Planning Commission (PC) is a nine-member, volunteer advisory panel that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on land use planning and regulatory issues.
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Recycling
It's important to put only empty, clean and dry items in the recycling bin.
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Salmon Recovery
View a list of salmon recovery actions that Clallam County is implementing or will implement in the future.
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Septic Systems
Clallam County's On-site Program protects public health and the environment by making sure that septic systems function properly.
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Shellfish Information
Clallam County Environmental Health Services (CCEH) works with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and other local stakeholders to preserve and restore high-quality recreational and commercial shellfish harvesting areas along coastal borders.
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Shoreline Master Program (SMP) & Shoreline Management
Learn about the Shoreline Master Program (SMP).
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Small Project Drainage Manual for Single Family Residences
Read the Small Projects Technical Guidance manual and related documents.
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee
The SWAC assists in the implementation of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal, and reviews and comments on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.
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Solid Waste Facilities
Environmental Health upholds solid waste rules and regulations.
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State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA)
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.
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Stormwater Management (PDF)
Read updated information after the adoption of Stormwater Ordinance 974.
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Streamkeepers
Volunteer stream monitoring program. We monitor streams, and we do it well.
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Surface Water Quality Studies
See information regarding groundwater monitoring and surface water studies.
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Tsunami Debris Information
This page provides all the information that the County receives on tsunami debris.
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WSU Extension
Reach out to the Washington State University Extension.