Abbreviation | General Description |
Aquatic Life Uses: | (see WAC 173-201A-210(1)) |
Extraordinary Quality | Extraordinary quality. Water quality of this use class shall markedly and uniformly exceed the requirements for all uses including, but not limited to, salmonid migration and rearing; other fish migration, rearing, and spawning; clam, oyster, and mussel rearing and spawning; crustaceans and other shellfish (crabs, shrimp, crayfish, scallops, etc.) rearing and spawning. |
Excellent Quality | Excellent quality. Water quality of this use class shall meet or exceed the requirements for all uses including, but not limited to, salmonid migration and rearing; other fish migration, rearing, and spawning; clam, oyster, and mussel rearing and spawning; crustaceans and other shellfish (crabs, shrimp, crayfish, scallops, etc.) rearing and spawning. |
Good Quality | Good quality. Water quality of this use class shall meet or exceed the requirements for most uses including, but not limited to, salmonid migration and rearing; other fish migration, rearing, and spawning; clam, oyster, and mussel rearing and spawning; crustaceans and other shellfish (crabs, shrimp, crayfish, scallops, etc.) rearing and spawning. |
Fair Quality | Fair quality. Water quality of this use class shall meet or exceed the requirements for selected and essential uses including, but not limited to, salmonid and other fish migration. |
Shellfish Harvesting: | (see WAC 173-201A-210(2)) |
Shellfish Harvest | Shellfish (clam, oyster, and mussel) harvesting. |
Recreational Uses: | (see WAC 173-201A-210(3)) |
Primary Contact | Primary contact recreation. |
Miscellaneous Uses: | (see WAC 173-201A-210(4)) |
Wildlife Habitat | Wildlife habitat. |
Harvesting | Salmonid and other fish harvesting, and crustacean and other shellfish (crabs, shrimp, scallops, etc.) harvesting. |
Com./Navig. | Commerce and navigation. |
Boating | Boating. |
Aesthetics | Aesthetic values. |