DESCRIPTION
A ground-truth survey is essential to understand the status and effectiveness of regulations designed to protect habitat. Coupled with the tracking system described in the NOPLE Area Wide Database Project, a ground-truthed assessment will be used as a tool for monitoring and adaptive management. Partners include Clallam County, cities, state agencies, and tribes. The project can also be used as a tool to advance habitat protection and restoration. (CAO = Critical Area Ordinance; SMP = Shoreline Master Program; HPA = Hydraulics Permit Act)