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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