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The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires Kittitas County adopt and periodically update regulations that protect five types of critical areas:

• Fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas
• Wetlands
• Critical aquifer recharge areas
• Frequently flooded areas
• Geologically hazardous areas

Kittitas County adopted a new Critical Areas Ordinance on July 1, 2025. The new Critical Areas Ordinance can be found below. Please contact CDS Planning with any questions (509) 962-7056.

• Kittitas County CAO
• Kittitas County Qualified Critical Areas Professional List