King County released it’s draft analysis of the health of shoreline areas on January 16th. There were not any new rules released yet but this is the first step towards drafting updated shoreline regulations as required by the state Ecology Department.

A draft proposal is expected in July but public commentary is starting now.� You can learn more about the Shoreline Management Program and review the draft analysis at http://www.metrokc.gov/shorelines/ . Email shorelines@metrokc.gov or call 206-205-8090 to comment.

Public meetings will be held on the following dates below, with a second round of meetings later this spring.