Declares that the purpose of this act is to encourage counties and cities to expand the availability and use of education, incentives, and other programs to help implement the comprehensive plans and development regulations required by chapter 36.70A RCW and to encourage and increase the information and resources available to the public and to foster voluntary activities by citizens to improve their environment.

Provides that, to aid in carrying out the comprehensive plans and development regulations required by this act, counties and cities shall employ voluntary measures, incentives, and educational programs, to the greatest extent possible, where they can be effective.