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

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.