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Olympia Developer Navigates Wetland Rules | Seattle News
A new housing project in Olympia could reshape how wetland protections are handled—developer Ambar Escalante plans to build three separate townhomes on a vacant lot near a wetland, potentially triggering complex environmental reviews. But with two existing homes already between the site and the wetland, city planners are exploring code changes that might classify the wetland as “functionally isolated,” slashing the need for costly biological reports. Applications are slated for late 2027, just as these rules may take effect—but a certified biologist will still verify the wetland’s status…
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