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Futurewise “Scenario Planning” with WSDOT
Futurewise participated in “scenario planning” with other state-wide transportation partners to determine how the Washington State Transportation Plan (WTP) could be updated to deal with an uncertain future. In accordance with the graphical image shown here, WSDOT determined that two … Continue reading
October 27, 2016
Futurewise staff speak at the WA AWRA 2016 Conference
Futurewise’s Director of Planning and Law, Tim Trohimovich, was invited to speak at the Washington Section of the American Water Resources Association’s Annual State Conference on October 26, 2016. Tim’s presentation documented that the water levels in wells in Washington … Continue reading
October 27, 2016
Naiads blog analyzes the Hirst decision
The Naiads blog provides some insight into the “blockbuster” Hirst decision Read at Naiads Blog »
October 11, 2016
Jean Melious makes sense of the Hirst decision
Jean Melious, the attorney who argued the Hirst decision before the Supreme Court, makes a common sense argument about the impacts. Read at Get Whatcom Planning »
October 11, 2016
The Hirst Decision: Washington State Supreme Court confirms cities and counties need to consider water availability when planning for growth
On October 6, 2016, the Washington State Supreme Court concluded that Whatcom County’s “comprehensive plan does not protect water availability because it allows permit-exempt appropriations to impede minimum flows.” This decision builds on Futurewise’s 2011 win in the Kittitas County … Continue reading
October 6, 2016
Futurewise is leading Seattle for Everyone community outreach
Beginning this September, Futurewise is leading community outreach for the Seattle for Everyone coalition. The Seattle for Everyone coalition is built on a foundation of support for the Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) and the “Grand Bargain” provisions that … Continue reading
October 4, 2016
Futurewise work in Algona
Futurewise is featured in this article about our support for the Algona community through a King County Waterworks grant. Read at Auburn Reporter »
August 24, 2016