Hirst doesn’t need to be “fixed” – it needs support to be implemented locally.

Posted at Seattle Times – Op-Ed – Implement Hirst decision to allocate state’s water rights cautiously and fairly — 8/7/2017

The Hirst Decision applies common sense to our state’s growth and water resources. Read this piece by Timothly Ballew II, Chairman of the Lummi Nation, in which he brings the complexity of water management to a place of clarity and argues in favor of thoughtful water management.

Read at Seattle Times – Op-Ed – Implement Hirst decision to allocate state’s water rights cautiously and fairly »

Hirst doesn’t need to be “fixed” – it needs support to be implemented locally.

Posted at Seattle Times – Op-Ed – Implement Hirst decision to allocate state’s water rights cautiously and fairly — 8/7/2017

The Hirst Decision applies common sense to our state’s growth and water resources. Read this piece by Timothly Ballew II, Chairman of the Lummi Nation, in which he brings the complexity of water management to a place of clarity and argues in favor of thoughtful water management.

Read at Seattle Times – Op-Ed – Implement Hirst decision to allocate state’s water rights cautiously and fairly »

August Dispatch: Our Last Chance to Influence Seattle’s Comp Plan!

SEATTLE, WA– This September is going to be huge for more homes! We’re hitting the road for YIMBYtown in New Haven, but not before the big hearing! This hearing is where we’re going to sound off on all the best … Continue reading

Tiffany Wilk Chang
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Meet Bergen Schmidt, Legal Intern!

  This summer Bergen joined the Futurewise team. Bergen worked with our very small and mighty legal team, in a year where we’ve had plenty of comprehensive plans to review. We’ve been so happy to have you this summer! Tell … Continue reading

Tiffany Wilk Chang
August 20, 2025