Environmental
Washington State's Department of Ecology regulates shorelines under the Shoreline Management Act. The 'shoreline jurisdiction' typically extends how far inland from the ordinary high water mark?
A100 feet
B200 feet✓ Correct
C500 feet
D1,000 feet for certain water bodies
Explanation
Washington's Shoreline Management Act jurisdiction typically extends 200 feet landward of the ordinary high water mark for most shorelines. The jurisdiction may be broader for floodplains and certain critical areas associated with the shoreline.
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