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Stepping Stone Bridge

Environmental & Natural Resources

Steven Erickson, Planning Official
Email: Steven.Erickson@co.yakima.wa.us

Jefferson Spencer, Asst. Planning Official
Email: Jefferson.Spencer@co.yakima.wa.us

The Environmental and Natural Resource Section is responsible for environmental permits and regulatory compliance associated with Critical Areas, Shorelines and SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act). They provide regulatory agency coordination, environmental assessments, mitigation and conservation planning, construction and monitoring of identified environmental sites.

Their permitting activities include:

  • Wetlands and Critical Areas
  • Shoreline Permits
  • SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act)