So this is what Snohomish County PDS thinks about habitat in Snohomish County. No protection-they die.  Do you want to say something about it?  

Good morning,

Thank you for your comments and providing us the opportunity to address your concerns. Snohomish County has the authority to review for critical species under SCC 30.62A.400. Please note that Snohomish County does not have the authority to require additional studies or assessments for species not included under part 400. We’ve forwarded along your comments and concerns to the applicant at this time. If there are omissions from the SEPA checklist, this can be updated to reflect any missing species.

With the exception of the Northern spotted owl, the species listed below are commonly occurring urban wildlife species that may occur throughout Western Washington. These species are not afforded any special protection under Snohomish County regulations. The applicant and County did not observe potential Northern spotted owl habitat on or within 300-feet of the site. These species are rare to find in the Puget lowlands, and may often be confused with barred owls. The applicant’s environmental consultant has stated that no potential spotted owl habitat was observed onsite, nearby, or adjacent. They also did not observe any spotted owl(s) or owl signs or use (bones, excrement, etc.). The submitted Critical Area Study states “no potentially regulated wetlands, waterbodies, priority fish & wildlife habitat or priority species were identified on or within 300-feet of the site.”

Please note that bald eagles were delisted from the Washington State Listed Sensitive Species list as of 2017, and are no longer an endangered, threatened, or Washington State Listed sensitive species. Due to the de-listing, bald eagles are no longer considered a critical species under SCC 30.62A.410(3).  No eagle habitat is known to occur onsite or within 300-feet and no nests were observed during site review. Bald eagles are still protected federally under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Lacey Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.