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1999 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 Only 1999 Watershed management related events, bills, resolutions and some other related activities 1998 and earlier years watershed news and topics. Dec. 31, 1999 As we enter 2000 the Chesapeake Bay Program has made available a draft watershed partnership agreement. It "contains commitments that are far reaching and that address issues of the waters and living resources of the Bay and its rivers, and the land and air that surround them. It is intended to take us well into the next decade and beyond." A viable new year resoution for us in the Chehalis Watershed would include a similar citizen, scientist and policy maker based agreement for us to work from. Dec. 27, 1999 What is a mudminnow or Magic Apple? Who is the lead agency for the CBP? What has the Chehalis Basin Fisheries Task Force done this last year? How is Aberceen eliminating sewer problems? The answers to all these questions are in the January 2000 issue of Drops of Water. Dec. 23, 1999 The CRC has an online version of the proposed Shorelines Management revision. This version provided by the CRC is a converted copy of the complete document. Illustrations are not included. This is not the official document. This version might aid the reader in reviewing, downloading and/or in extracting portions of the material for inclusion in a comments or other documents. The final authority on content and intent is the official document available from WaDOE available from them as a 423k PDF file. Dec. 09, 1999 Is news on relaxed wetland enforcement or marsh restoration interesting? This and more in the Corps Reform for this week! Dec. 06, 1999 WaDOE has announced that the Water Conservancy Board Rules are adopted. Here is a copy of the announcement. Dec. 05, 1999 Want to learn about salmon recovery? We have some new information on the Early 2000 Application Cycle for salmon recovery project funds. Dec. 01, 1999 American Rivers provided an update on the other Washington where recent legislation included: a new $30 million Missouri River restoration program and expansion of an existing program to buy 118,650 acres of floodplain land; A new 5-year, $200 million floodplain relocation and restoration program; and Planning reforms to aid consideration of non-structural flood control projects. Nov. 30, 1999 WaDOE has announced a Magic Apple grant program for teachers. Here's information for you or a teacher you know. Nov. 27, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership has meeting on December 3rd. This is largely a "business" meeting to focus on continuing activities and issues related to how the Partnership will continue to function. Nov. 23, 1999 According to The Olympian, Thurston County is seeking nominations for Thurston Water Conservancy Board. Nominations must be in by the end of November! Nov. 23, 1999 WaDOE announces a new rule dealing with water conservancy boards. Nov. 17, 1999 An Oregon source states that WaDOE has filed a rule permitting county water conservancy boards statewide. Nov. 17, 1999 Thanks to American Rivers for this update on what is happening in the other Washington. Nov. 09, 1999 Find out what is on the agenda in the other Washington this week. Nov. 02, 1999 Election day today? Meanwhile, in the other Washington, decisions are being made on appropriations, dams, habitat conservation plans, dredged material dumping and estuaries. Oct. 27, 1999 American Rivers has provided this update on vetoed bills, dam funding and wilderness areas from the other Washington Oct. 23, 1999 WaDOE seeking clairty on water law requirements for large housing developments. Oct. 21, 1999 WaDOE has released a fact sheet for the proposed NPDES general permit for dairies. Oct. 21, 1999 WaDOE has announced porposed action to re-issue the dairy general wastewater discharge permit. Oct. 19, 1999 Want to know more about FY00 funding, water bills or ag funding bills? Check out the news from the other Washington. Oct. 18, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership agenda for the 22nd, minutes for the CBP and Citizen Advisory Committee are online here. Oct. 16, 1999 Ecology's director visits Grays Harbor dairy and SMA concerns are discussed. Oct. 12, 1999 Today is a good time to check out what is happening in the other Washington! Oct. 11, 1999 The Capital Press reports 5 groups are suing WaDOE over implementation of water metering which dates back to 1993. Oct. 10, 1999 American Rivers has provided an update on the Corps reform and is asking for reports of wasteful Corps projects. Oct. 09, 1999 If you are interested in the condition of our state, Washington DNR has an excellent online version of Our Changing Nature (Natural Resource Trends in Washington State) It is worth reviewing. Oct. 09, 1999 WaDOE announced the withdrawal of the proposed shoreline management rules. Oct. 06, 1999 Interested in decisons of the Washington Supreme Court? They have decided on flood and water issues. Sep. 28, 1999 Thanks to American Rivers for this update on what is happening in the other Washington. Sep. 24, 1999 Wa. Dept of Fish/Wildlife is requesting review and comments on a NEPA/SEPA EIS for their HCP. (Sometimes the alphabetic soup gets a little thick). Sep. 24, 1999 WaDOE is seeking comment on a new Water Quality Management Plan to Control Nonpoint Sources of Pollution. Sep. 20, 1999 Interested in the Chehalis Basin Partnership? Here's the agenda, meeting summary and budget for the Sept. 24 meeting. Sep. 15, 1999 Thanks to American Rivers here is an update on what is happening in the other Washington this week. Sep. 10, 1999 On September 1 the Thurston County Hearing Examiner granted an appeal of an earlier SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non Signfigance (MDNS) which dealt with a manure lagoon in the 100 year flood plain. The decision might be of interesest to residents of floodplains in the Chehalis watershed. Sep. 09, 1999 The issues out of Washington D.C. this week seem to deal with funding, funding and funding. Aug. 27, 1999 EPA is proposing NPDES rule changes. Aug. 25, 1999 Here's a copy of the Chehalis Basin Partnership meeting agenda for August 27 and the minutes from the July 23rd meeting, along with a report from the Citizens Advisory Committee. Aug. 25, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership is seeking existing information on the Chehalis Basin. Aug. 24, 1999 According to The Olympian, Thurston County is considering a Water Conservancy Board and a public comment period is open now. Aug. 22, 1999 WaDOE announces a significant change in the implementation of the proposed Shoreline Management Act. Aug. 12, 1999 The City of Ocean Shores Interdisciplinary Team on Coastal Erosion Management has published this recommendation to the Ocean Shores City Council. It is of general interest to all Washington residents. Aug. 10, 1999 This week American Rivers reports on these activities: Senate Unable to Finish Interior Funding, Agriculture Funding Moves to Conference, Discrepancies Over NOAA Funding, House Resources Committee Approves Lands Bills, House Parks Subcommittee Approves Lands Bills, Congress Passes WRDA 1999 and CZMA Reauthorization Approved by House Panel: Aug. 03, 1999 American Rivers provides this update on what is happening in the other Washington Jul. 29, 1999 According to The Aberdeen Daily World , the Shoreline Management Practices continues to draw attention, this time from the City of Hoquiam. Jul. 27, 1999 Thanks to American Rivers you can find out what might be happening in the other Washington. Jul. 22, 1999 Thanks to American Rivers for this update on the Corps of Engineers. Jul. 21, 1999 Are there limits to growth? What are the current myths? Attend this forum and find out! Jul. 20, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership is meeting again on 7/23/99. Check out the agenda and minutes here. Jul. 18, 1999 According to The Aberdeen Daily World 1,200 angry citizens gave Ecology an earful over the Shoreline Management Act. Jul. 15, 1999 the Chehalis River Council speaks out in support of Shoreline Master Program Guidelines. Jul. 15, 1999 The Aberdeen Daily World reports that Hoquiam School Board speaks out against WaDOE Shorelines Management Practices. Jul. 14, 1999 According to the The Aberdeen Daily World the City of Ocean Shores opposes the ammendments to the state's shoreline management master program. Jul. 13, 1999 Find out what is happening in the other Washington! Jul. 10, 1999 Too late to use, but here is the agenda for the July 9th meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Jul. 07, 1999 American Rivers has provided this update on Corps of Engineers reform. Jul. 06, 1999 If you are interested in: Farm Waste Permits, Interior Funding Bill, ESA Reform Bill, Watershed-Based Trading Guide, or the Everglades Restoration Plan then you'll want to check on the news this week from the other Washington. Jul. 03, 1999 In a report by The Montesano Vidette Grays Harbor County Commissioners register strong opposition to WaDOE Shoreline Master Program Guidelines. Jul. 02, 1999 The Aberdeen Daily World reports on Grays Harbor County response to the WaDOE Shorelines Management Practices issues. Jul. 02, 1999 Both The Chronicle and Lewis County Commissioners speak out against WaDOE Shoreline Management Guidelines Jun.30, 1999 Funding bills? Dams? Endangered Species? River Restoration? Sprawl? Water Resources? Find out what congress is doing on these issues! Jun. 27, 1999 WaDOE has added a new public hearing on the proposed changes to the Shoreline Master Program. Jun. 27, 1999 WaDOE has public hearings planned (July 7 and 14) on proposed rule that guides creation and operation of Water Conservancy Boards. Jun. 23, 1999 Folks in Washington DC are discussing: Salmon Funding Bills, Agriculture Funding Bill, Snake River Dam Breaching, Northwest Salmon Recovery Efforts and Clean Water Issues Here's what is happening. Jun. 20, 1999 American Rivers provides this update on Corps of Engineers flood control and related projects. Jun. 18, 1999 Water rights and a new Water Conservancy Board are topics in this article concerning water right application backlog. Jun. 16, 1999 Find out what is happening in the other Washington. Jun. 10, 1999 The Department of Ecology has received $9 million to pass on to local planning efforts for the continued support of watershed planning. Learn about the program, requirements and timing! Jun. 02, 1999 Find out what is happening in the other Washington! Jun. 01, 1999 I fell behind, but here is some information on the Chehalis Basin Partnership that is of interest: The May 28 meeting agenda is here. , and the April minutes are here. . A new WaDOE representative has been recommended. The parameters for the Level 1 rfq were identified. The priorities for sub-basins limiting factors analysis has been published. May. 26, 1999 Look here for recent news on water legislation, such as: Appropriations, Fish And Wildlife, Parks And Public Lands, Water Resources, Recently Passed River-related Bills, River-related Bills In Congress, Web Resources, Hearings May. 14, 1999 State Rules to Protect Shorelines and Streamsides Out for Public Review - here is information on the topic! May. 13, 1999 Have you hear about Washington's Environmental Hearings Office? Here is some information. May. 12, 1999 From American Rivers we learn about riders (water related) buried in emergency legislation for Kosovo -and separate estuary restoration and it is all right here. May. 06, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership has posted a legal notice of RFP for consultant services. May. 05, 1999 In the news from Washington D.C. the House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 which instructs the Corps to look more towards wetlands and estuary restoration, flood warning system improvement, and relocation of buildings and communities out of floodplains and the Senate and House will consider bills on Coastal and Marine Management It is all right here. Apr. 27, 1999 Thanks to American Rivers we can learn about what is happening in the other Washington. Apr. 22, 1999 Congress has been busy. Find out what is happening in this report from the other Washington. Apr. 21, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership has a meeting on April 23rd. Here is the agenda. Apr. 21, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership will be discussing a DRAFT RFP to accomplish their work plan. Apr. 20, 1999 Coastal Erosion? Any solutions? Here is the executive summary for the Coastal Erosion Task Force "Report to the Governor" Apr. 20, 1999 Interested in legislation, flood reports, qrant ratings, watershed planning or citizen involvement? Here's the summary of the most recent Chehalis Basin Partnership meeting. Apr. 12, 1999 The budget, coastal zones, endangered divers, endangered species and water resources are part of the other Washington this week. Apr. 11, 1999 April 7, 1999 Senate hears new public water supply and fish habitat bills and a belated copy is here. Apr. 06, 1999 Congress is out of session but lots is happening on endangered rivers, endangered species and the budget! Apr. 03, 1999 American Rivers, and others, speak out against federal hydropower legislation. Apr. 03, 1999 WaDOE has announced Focus: Water Quality Antidegradation. Apr. 03, 1999 WaDOE has announced Water Quality Program: Restructuring the Surface Water Quality Standards Mar. 30, 1999 The General Accounting Office has filed a report on FEMA mitigation for disasters. Mar. 30, 1999 A U.S. Senate bill is intended to amend the disaster mitigation act. Mar. 30, 1999 Besides the GAO report and the FEMA mitigation bill, the other Washington is busy on other River and water related legislation! Mar. 23, 1999 The budget, sprawl control, water resources, mining and navigation are just some of the issues being decided in the other Washington! Mar. 22, 1999 Here's new information on the agenda, budget and minutes for the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Mar. 18, 1999 WaDOE sued over lack of water metering. Mar. 16, 1999 Agriculture, endangered species, hydropower, open space and water resources are all topics in the other Washington this week. Mar. 09, 1999 American Rivers reports on legislation dealing with rivers, water and related issues taking place at the other Washington. Mar. 02, 1999 Hydropower, wild rivers, new bills -- just some of the action taking place in the other Washington legislative process. Feb. 23, 1999 Here is an opportunity to attend a reasonably local seminar on rivers and floodplains. Feb. 23, 1999 Thanks to American Rivers for this update on what is happening in Wash. D.C. From Hog feeding operations to water quality there is a lot in this issue! Feb. 21, 1999 The Capital Press reports that farmers are skeptical of efforts to save salmon. Feb. 21, 1999 The Capital Press reports on Gov. Locke's radical changes to water law. Feb. 21, 1999 The Capital Press reports that Washington water bills are dead-on-arrival. Feb. 21, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership has an agenda for the next meeting. Feb. 17, 1999 Many things are happening in the Other Washington including new legislation on water related issues. Feb. 09, 1999 Here's the recent news from the other Washington. Feb. 03, 1999 Washington D.C. continues to operate! Check out the news from the Other Washington. Jan. 25, 1999 Time, again, to find out what might happen in the other Washington. Jan. 21, 1999 The Chehalis River Council provides a detail report on CRC activities in 1998. Jan. 21, 1999 Find out what is happening with legislation in the "other" Washington. Jan. 21, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership meeting notice and December minutes are online here. Jan. 14, 1999 Want to know what a Unified Watershed Assessment is? Here's some basic information. Jan. 14, 1999 Interested in water law in Washington? Check out this primer on water laws. Jan. 11, 1999 Wa. Dept. of Health has scheduled two hearings dealing with Source Water Assessment - check this one out! Jan. 11, 1999 American Rivers reports on developments covering ag waste to mining laws! Jan. 04, 1999 Start off the New Year with some other news from the other Washington! Back to CRC Index - or - Go to What's New 1998 and earlier years watershed news and topics.

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