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Environment

The Environmental Element addresses critical area protection, water quality, stormwater management, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and environmental justice across Marysville's urban growth area. It incorporates requirements from GMA's 2021 climate amendments, directing the City to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled while fostering resilience. Policies address protection of the Qwuloolt Estuary, Ebey Slough, Quil Ceda Creek, and other significant natural systems alongside Low Impact Development stormwater practices.

Environment Environment Safety Governance
Goals (5 total)
  • EN 1: Protect and enhance critical areas including wetlands, streams, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, and geologically hazardous areas.
  • EN 2: Protect and enhance surface water and groundwater quality and quantity.
  • EN 3: Manage stormwater and drainage to reduce flooding and water quality impacts.
  • EN 4: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change impacts.
  • EN 5: Promote environmental justice and equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens.
Stronger Policy Language (9 policies)
  • EN 1: Protect critical areas including wetlands, streams, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas, and geologically hazardous areas through critical area regulations consistent with the best available science.
  • EN 3: Require stormwater management facilities to be designed and maintained to reduce runoff volumes, slow runoff rates, and improve water quality consistent with the City's NPDES permit requirements.
Aspirational / Monitoring Language (12 policies)
  • EN 4: Encourage the use of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in new and existing development.
  • EN 5: Promote environmental justice by ensuring that all residents have equitable access to a clean and healthy environment.
  • EN 2: Support protection of groundwater quality used for public water supplies through land use regulations and best management practices.

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