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State of Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4
Region 4 information: 16018 Mill Creek Blvd, Mill Creek, WA 98012 | phone: (425)-775-1311
June 23, 2025
City of Renton
ATTN: Jill Ding
jding@rentonwa.gov
Hello Jill Ding,
We would like to discuss the Longacres Campus Master Plan project (SEPA # 202502300) at
1901 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA 98057, and associated parcels, on behalf of Julia Reeves.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is responsible for preserving,
protecting, and perpetuating the state’s fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing
sustainable recreational and commercial opportunities for fish and wildlife. Recognizing our
responsibilities, we will submit the following comments for Longacres Campus. Other
comments may be offered in the future.
Fish and Wildlife Resources and Recommendations:
• The applicant proposes to develop near regulated shorelines and wetlands. Given the
proximity of these developments to a wetland associated with Springbrook Creek and its
tributary, an area known for its salmonid populations, the Department is concerned that
the impacts on this regulated wetland may adversely impact fish and their aquatic
habitat (WAC 220-660-100).
• A WDFW-issued Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) may be required. Consequently, we
encourage people planning hydraulic projects to submit a general concept (pre-
application) for review through the Aquatic Protection Permitting System (APPS). At any
stage of the planning process, you may contact your local habitat biologist, Julian
Douglas (julian.douglas@dfw.wa.gov or 206.584.9808), to ask questions and get
feedback on project design and compliance with WAC 220-660 (the Hydraulic Code).
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Thank you for taking the time to consider our comments on this proposal to better align with
state regulations and the best available science for fish and wildlife habitats and ecosystems.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or if you need our technical assistance
or resources during this process.
Sincerely,
Beck Sessa (she/her)
Biologist, Habitat Division
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
R4Splanning@dfw.wa.gov
425.651.9790
Stewart Reinbold, Assistant Regional Habitat Program Manager
(Stewart.Reinbold@dfw.wa.gov)
Morgan Krueger, Regional Land Use Planner (Morgan.Krueger@dfw.wa.gov)
Julian Douglas, Habitat Biologist (julian.douglas@dfw.wa.gov)
Beck Sessa, Habitat Biologist 2 (R4Splanning@dfw.wa.gov