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1. What is the Shoreline Management Plan?

The goal of the SMP is to manage the use of the Nation's shoreline natural resources without impacting the environment. For this plan, "Shorelines" includes major rivers, such as the Quinault, Queets, Raft, Salmon, and Moclips Rivers and Wreck Creek, as well as Lake Quinault, and the ocean shoreline.

2. How will it work?

The SMP will contain conditions and recommendations intended to compliment other QIN codes such as land use and zoning to ensure that upland activities do not adversely affect the health of fish and wildlife and shoreline natural features. 

Different shoreline areas will have different recommendations depending on the shoreline characteristics. The QIN Planning Department staff will consider shoreline characteristics when making permit conditions. The establishment of the SMP will increase the Tribe’s ability to self-govern, exercise its sovereignty and protect its natural environment.

3. What’s happening now?

The QIN Planning Department is working with a consultant to write the draft SMP. In the fall of 2017, the draft SMP will be presented for public review and comment and then to the QIN Business Committee for their action.

4. How can I stay informed and involved in the plan update process?

Please provide your name and email address to the QIN Planning Department to receive information about future meetings, and progress on the plan update process. Below is a general calendar of anticipated future key steps. These are subject to change. Watch for announcements of future events or contact the QIN Planning Department.