DEP Services

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

COMMUNITY ALERTS & PUBLIC NOTICES

RECREATIONAL BEACHES BACTERIA MONITORING

SITC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducts weekly bacterial monitoring of six swimming beaches during summer (June – August) and monitors monthly throughout the rest of the year.

Latest Results:

***More information on bacteria monitoring

SWINOMISH SHELLFISH HARVEST REPORT

Monthly PSP sampling of shellfish at LONE TREE POINT is now being done by the Swinomish Fisheries department.  They can be contacted at (360) 466-7313 for the latest results.


Swinomish Tribal Members may conduct Subsistence Harvesting on Reservation when beaches are indicated as OPEN and have a valid Ceremonial and Subsistence Shellfish Harvesting Permit from the Swinomish Fisheries Department.

***More information & Special Shellfish PSP Monitoring

BURN BAN STATUS

September 5, 2023 - Burn Ban in Effect; downgraded to Tier 1 from Tier 2

No open burning is allowed.  Cooking and recreational fires are allowed, as long as they are in a fire ring, barbeque, or similar structure.

Cultural/Spiritual fires are exempt. Contact klarson@swinomish.nsn.us if you need a letter for proof of exemption.

Open burning regulations are pursuant to the Swinomish Tribal Code, Title 19-Environmental Protection, Chapter 2- Clean Air Act.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
Burn Permit Application
Land Clearing Permit Application
On-Site Septic Permit
Shorelines & Sensitive Areas Permit Application
TEPA Environmental Checklist

CWA 401 Water Quality Certification

**PUBLIC NOTICES on permit actions or proposed actions

DEP Services

CONTACT

dep@swinomish.nsn.us

Phone (360) 542.7630

LOCATION & MAILING

Dept. of Environmental Protection
11430 Moorage Way
La Conner, WA 98257

HOURS

Mon-Wed | 8-6 PM
Thurs | 8-5:30 PM