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 »

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Curious about how the legislative session works? Not sure how to find your legislator or more information about a bill? Overwhelmed with where to start? Join us Tuesday, 1/13 from 6-7pm over zoom to get your legislative session questions answered.  … Continue reading

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