This bill establishes a framework for surveying and mapping the marine shoreline habitat of Puget Sound, which is crucial for the recovery of threatened and endangered species such as salmon, orcas, and marine birds. It mandates the Department to conduct and maintain a baseline survey utilizing advanced technologies, including georeferenced oblique aerial and 360-degree on-the-water imagery. The survey aims to document existing shoreline conditions and structures, with the initial imagery required to be publicly available by December 31, 2024, and updated every two years thereafter. Additionally, the bill specifies that the information gathered must be accessible to the public while ensuring the removal of personally identifiable information from the imagery.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Department to maintain records of all civil or criminal investigations or enforcement actions that utilize the georeferenced imagery or surveys produced. It also includes a provision stating that if specific funding for the act is not provided by June 30, 2023, it will become null and void. This legislation emphasizes the importance of monitoring and preserving the marine ecosystem in Puget Sound through systematic data collection and public accessibility.