Studies
Lower Snake River Recreation Study
In the 2024 state budget, RCO was directed to assess the impacts to recreation if the Lower Snake River dams were breached. RCO is working on the study with the Army Corps of Engineers, examining current uses and potential future uses.
Visit the study website.
Proposed Rule and Policy Change
Acquisition Policy
RCO is seeking comments on proposed changes to Manual 3: Acquisition Projects in the following areas: purchase of property under existing ownership or management, combination project timeline requirements, and eligibility of earnest or option payments.
Background and proposed changes can be reviewed in the project’s Public Comment Package. Comments can be submitted by completing this web form. Comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 3, 2025.
Urban Wildlife Habitat Policy
RCO is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Urban Wildlife Habitat Category’s location eligibility.
Background and proposed changes can be reviewed in the project’s Public Comment Package. Comments can be submitted by completing this web form. Comments will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2025.
Emergency Rules
None at this time.