By Tadas A. Kisielius on Posted in Water LawThis week, the Washington Department of Ecology created a certified water right examiner program to improve the efficiency of water right permit processing in Washington state. The program hopes to streamline the process for water right permit holders seeking final water right certificates. Professional engineers and land surveyors, registered hydrogeologists and water conservancy board members … Continue Reading
By Duncan M. Greene on Posted in Climate Change,Development,EnvironmentalOn Nov. 27, 2012, Governor Gregoire’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Ocean Acidification released its report outlining recommended actions that Washington State can take in response to ocean acidification. These actions include advocating for a comprehensive strategy to reduce carbon emissions and reducing land-based contributors to acidification such as nitrogen pollution from farms, lawns, and urban … Continue Reading
