A rushed fix of the Hirst ruling won’t solve Washington’s water woes

Posted at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes — 9/13/2017

Counter to the narrative that has been pressed by opposition, the Washington State Supreme Court’s water-availability Hirst decision isn’t in need of a “fix.” What we need is good planning, resources and the support it takes to implement effectively.

Read at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes »

A rushed fix of the Hirst ruling won’t solve Washington’s water woes

Posted at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes — 9/13/2017

Counter to the narrative that has been pressed by opposition, the Washington State Supreme Court’s water-availability Hirst decision isn’t in need of a “fix.” What we need is good planning, resources and the support it takes to implement effectively.

Read at A Rushed “Fix” of Hirst Ruling Won’t Solve Water Woes »

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