3801 Preservation of Campus Land

Policy Details:

Policy Name: Preservation of Campus Land 

Policy Number: 3801 

Applicable Code/Law:  RCW 70A.02.100 

Policy: 

The policy of Shoreline College District Number Seven (7) is to monitor and preserve our wooded areas to the maximum extent possible. In keeping with the principles of Ecological Integrity, Economic Viability, and Social Equity, the College shall minimize development of any wooded areas. In recognition of Indigenous sovereignty and stewardship, the College shall consult with members of Washington State Indigenous communities, including those affiliated with and beyond the campus, for guidance on institutional projects related to land use. Departments are encouraged to include Indigenous community members wherever possible in the planning of department‑level initiatives. 

Where possible, and within reasonable resource use, the College will work to restore native plantings, minimize the spread of invasive species, and consider habitat, tree canopy, and water shed impact on decisions related to land use. 

When development requires the construction of boundary sidewalks, bike paths, or other alterations, the College will work to minimize the impact on the wooded areas. 

Adopted: 

Reviewed by College Council: 03/10/2026
Reviewed by Institutional Equity Advisory Committee: 04/02/2026
Recommended by ET: 04/07/2026