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Local Fertilizer Topics Which Are Controversial Be sure to visit Coastal and Estuary Concerns. - For more information see: Lewis County issues page or the Grays Harbor County Issues page or the Thurston County Issues page for more information on issues covered on this Hot Topic page. Learn about 700,000 sites which handle dangerous chemicals at this award winning EPA site Fertilizer Concerns Oct. 10, 2002 The CRC objects to the biosolids application in Lewis County. Sep. 27, 2002 The Chronicle editorial basically supports local biosolid (sludge) application. Sep. 23, 2002 In view of the interest in the topic of Biosolids, a copy of "Guidance for Controlling Potential Risks to Workers Exposed to Class B Biosolids." (from National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ) is available here. Sep. 20, 2002 The Chronicle reports two dozen local residents unleashed a load of complaints Thursday night at a public hearing in Chehalis about local use of biosolids, known by critics as treated sewage sludge. Jul. 01, 2002 Information on toxic content of fertilizers is available from Wa. Dept. of Ag. Dec. 13, 2000 The USGS has information on the role of contamination from ag sources and the impact of amphibians. Oct. 25, 2000 O.S.U. Extension Service has new publications dealing with soil, nutrients, and groundwater protection. Oct. 12, 2000 An award to a dairy/chicken farm and clean ground water are just a part of a Groundwater Symposium October 16-18th. Jul. 11, 2000 Biosolids are a local interest item. WaDOE recently issued this press release concerning biosolids in the Spokane area. May. 20, 2000 An easy to use computer model helps illustrate water movement through soils. Aug. 30, 1999 While this study is out of our watershed it presents an interesting report on soil erosion. Since July 1997 a number of news stories have been written about the risk of contaminated fertilizers. Any contaminates applied to the ground have the potential of entering streams and rivers or movement into aquifers. May. 16, 1999 The Capital Press reports on the need to continue monitoring fertilizers containing waste products as well as metal and dioxin accumulations in crop lands. Dec. 07, 1998 The Capital Press reports on Washington state fertilizer study. The study reveals heavy metals and dioxins in fertilizers and state that fetilizer use in Washington presents no risk to humans. Nov. 22, 1998 Washington's fertilizers sometimes come with unknown extras according to this article from the The Capital Press Mar. 26, 1998 What goes on the soil frequently ends up in the water, read this Seattle Times story Washington State 4th largest importer of toxic waste for fertilizer use. January 24, 1998 Fertilizer reform bill prompts concerns over dioxins and is part of House Bill 2618 and Senate Bill 6474, from the The Capital Press January 24, 1998 Wash. leaders consider ban on waste by-products with zinc which is part of House Bill 2618 and Senate Bill 6474, from the The Capital Press The Capital Press reports on Washington Fertilizer Legislation and in a companion article reports on High dioxin levels found in fertilizers. Quincy Mayor Takes Heat For Raising Concerns About Fertilizer Washington Plan for Safe Fetilizer as reported in The Capital Press Farmers hope to ban use of waste products in fertilizers Farm Fertilizer or Waste? Fear in the fields Part II Fear in the fields Part I Back to top Biosolids - Sludge Mar. 02, 2000 EPA extends comment period for standards for the use or disposal of sewage sludge. Mar. 18, 1999 Lewis County, according to this The Chronicle article, wants to regain control of biosolids. Oct. 27, 1998 The Chronicle reports: It is both a water quality and a political issue - sludge/biosolids in Lewis County Oct. 06, 1998 Lewis County asks for citizen decision on sludge application in Lewis County. Mar. 21, 1998 DOE has announced availablility of the new rule for Biosolids Management February 3, 1998 the Chehalis Tribe invites Lewis County to participate in monitoring a biosolids/sludge application area. January 21, 1998 In late December the CRC wrote an appeal of the earlier decision denying an appeal by the CRC and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis concerning the methods used to permit a biosolids application on Bunker/Deep Creek. January 21, 1998 In late December the Lewis County hearings examiner made a decision denying an appeal by the CRC and the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis concerning the methods used to permit a biosolids application on Bunker/Deep Creek. Dec 19, 1997 In response to a request for comments on biosolids rule making, the CRC file these comments on the proposed rules. Dec 19, 1997 In addition to the CRC comments, Dennis Burkke, P.E. added his biosolid rule making comments. November 8 1996 - Sludge is a local issue. Here is one source for a book and another citation from another book Back to CRC Index - or - Go to What's New

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