Environmental
Washington's Shoreline Management Act (SMA) applies to shorelines of which of the following water bodies?
AAll streams and water bodies regardless of size
BStreams with mean annual flows of 20 cubic feet per second or greater, lakes over 20 acres, and marine waters✓ Correct
COnly Puget Sound and the Pacific Coast
DOnly navigable waterways designated by the Army Corps of Engineers
Explanation
Washington's Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58) applies to shorelines of 'shorelines of the state,' which includes marine waters, streams with mean annual flows of 20+ cfs, and lakes of 20+ acres, plus adjacent uplands.
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