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Only 2003 Local Watershed 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 Watershed management related events, bills, resolutions and some other related activities 1998 and earlier years watershed news and topics. 1999 year watershed news and topics. 2000 year watershed news and topics. 2001 year watershed news and topics. 2002 year watershed news and topics. Dec. 27, 2003 Just in time for reading over New Years, here is an electronic copy of the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) Draft Chehalis Basin Watershed Management Plan . December 18, , 2003 The December materials for the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) are online. September Agenda August summary There is a revised Draft Plan. It will be added to the internet later. Dec. 17, 2003 The Olympian reports propsosed Black River asphalt plant seeking major water rights. Nov. 21, 2003 Materials for the November Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) meeting. Agenda for 11/21/2003 October minutes Discussion of Recommendations with very interesting listing of agreee upon and not agreed upon watershed plan recommendations. Oct. 24, 2003 The Chronicle reports that as they sipped juice, nibbled on pastries and tried to digest concerns about an inch-think draft plan that, all agreed, it isn't ready to use. Oct. 24, 2003 On 10/23/23003 The Chronicle reported on the major issues facing the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP). Oct. 20, 2003 Hmmm. Despite the lack of watershed news there seems to be a lot of issues surfacing within the Chehalis Basin Partnershp. The October agenda is online now. August 20, 2003 The August materials for the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) are online. Agenda for August Summary for July Citizens Advisory Notes How to measure success Exempt Wells Issue Paper July 22, 2003, 2003 The July materials for the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) are online. June Summary Exempt Well Issue Paper Instream Issue Paper Water Quality Impairmnets(short) July Agenda Issue Paper Memo Jul. 17, 2003 The state Department of Ecology (Ecology) is hoping the third time's the charm for updating Washington's shoreline management guidelines. Jun. 25, 2003 The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is adopting its first major overhaul of the state's water quality standards in a decade. "These updated rules will help us do a better job of protecting all of Washington's waters - from the Straits of Juan de Fuca to Asotin Creek, from the Dungeness River to the mighty Columbia," said Tom Fitzsimmons, Ecology director. "They reflect the latest science about how to keep Washington's waters clean and safe for people, fish and wildlife." June 25, 2003 The June materials for the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) are online. June Agenda Flood Issue Paper Public Information Issue Paper Land Use Issue Paper Recreation Issue Paper May MeetingSummary Jun. 04, 2003 Politics and Water. Do they mix? What is happening in the Washington Legislature? Governor Locke says there is an issue. Jun. 04, 2003 The Chronicle tells us that Lewis County, on a 2-1 vote, approved new resource land rules. These rules affect almost everyone. Jun. 03, 2003 The Olympian reports that an asphalt plant deep in the Black River watershed will become a fact of life. A treasured water and community resource somehow seems less valuable than sticky goo. May. 29, 2003 The May meeting materials for the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) are online. May Agenda Memo from Bob Wheeler on review of draft plan Stormwater Issue Paper Protection of Areas with High Water Quality Issue Paper Water Quality Impairment Issue Paper Hydraulic Continuity Issue Paper Land Use Issue Paper Exempt Wells Issue Paper Outline of Agriculture Issue Paper April 25th Chehalis Basin Partnership meeting summary Watershed Plan comment form May Water Quality Committee Meeting May. 12, 2003 A Scatter Creek Watershed Council is being formed, and residents are urged to attend a meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the multipurpose room at Tenino Elementary School. A wildlife biologist will speak about species in the watershed and answer questions. For more information, call Chanele Holbrook at 360-264-4310. Apr. 25, 2003 The Chronicle reports that Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) is focusing attention on final watershed draft reports. Apr. 21, 2003 The material for the April Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) meeting is online.< April Agenda Summary of March meeting Issues: Source, Response and Reference Issue Overview Water Quality Issue Paper Agenda for May Workshop Mar. 07, 2003 What is happening in the Washington Legislature? Here is a list of some current bills in the legislature dealing with the terms "water" and "resources". Mar. 06, 2003 What is happening in the Washington Legislature? Here is a list of some current bills in the legislature dealing with the terms "water" and "quality". Mar. 06, 2003 What is happening in the Washington Legislature? Here is a list of some current bills in the legislature dealing with the terms "water" and "quantity". Feb. 24, 2003 February 2003 materials are available. Summary of January meeting Agenda for 2/28 meeting Final watershed management plan outline for approval Current watershed management plan outline EPA Regional Geographic Initiative Steering Committee January material Comments on water quality in letter to WaDOE High Quality Water Resources - an issue paper January Water Quality Committee - meeting notes February Water Quality Committee - meeting notes Feb. 22, 2003 The Chronicle reports that WaDOE study on water quality is open for public comment through March 7 Feb. 13, 2003 WaDOE has released (in PDF only form) a report (Effectiveness Monitoring for Dioxin Total Maximum Daily Loads in Western Washington) stating that monitoring data indicates dioxin discharges have been reduced at four mills in Washington. Feb. 13, 2003 WaDOE's Shoreline and Environmental Assistance program has announced the availability of a catalog of online maps. With these maps you can view photos, maps and data depicting Washington's past and present. Start your map journey here! Feb. 03, 2003 The Aberdeen Daily World reports that a Grays Haror Water and Property Rights Coalition will meet February 13. The public is welcomed to attend! Jan. 29, 2003 Here's and opportunity to find out what is happenig with Watershed Planning in the Chehalis Basin Jan. 28, 2003 There is a report that fecal coliform is reduced in the Lower Chehalis! Jan. 27, 2003 Is it true, do citizens make a difference? You might want to check into this rumor! Jan. 18, 2003 January 2003 materials are available. January agenda for Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP). December meeting summary for Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP). Operating procedure revision. Letter from the Attorney General on the CBP Intergovernmental Agreement . Jan. 17, 2003 The Chronicle reports on water rights transferred back to state of Washington by Chehalis Power. Jan. 07, 2003 The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is taking public comment over the next two months on the first major overhaul of the state's water quality standards in a decade. Back to CRC Index - or - Go to What's New 1998 and earlier years watershed news and topics. 1999 year watershed news and topics. 2000 year watershed news and topics. 2001 year watershed news and topics. 2002 year watershed news and topics.

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