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Wagoner: Wolves In Western Washington Concerning
Wagoner: Wolves In Western Washington Concerning
Wagoner: Wolves In Western Washington Concerning
Lawmakers in western Washington have expressed concerns after the Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that a breeding pair had moved into Skagit County.  Sedro Woolley Republican Keith Wagoner is concerned about the threat those wolves pose livestock and pets.  ...
Washington Wolf Population Continues To Increase
Washington Wolf Population Continues To Increase
Washington Wolf Population Continues To Increase
The recovery of Washington's wolf population continued in 2018 as numbers of individual wolves, packs, and successful breeding pairs reached their highest levels since wolves were virtually eliminated from the state in the 1930s.   Last week, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife published its annual year-end report, which shows the state has a minimum of 126 individual wolves, 27 packs,
WSDA Doles Out $35K Through DNMP
WSDA Doles Out $35K Through DNMP
WSDA Doles Out $35K Through DNMP
Last week, the Washington state Department of Agriculture announced the recipients of eight water quality projects funded by fines issued to dairies.  The fines were issued to operations for improper recordkeeping or manure management.  The WSDA said its Dairy Nutrient Management Program works with dairies across the state to make sure they handle manure in ways that minimize the risks of impactin
Sandison: Western Washington Ag Sign Of Overall Ag Strength
Sandison: Western Washington Ag Sign Of Overall Ag Strength
Sandison: Western Washington Ag Sign Of Overall Ag Strength
Derek Sandison, Director of the WSDA said the Ag economy in Washington is very strong and in good shape.  He told the Washington Ag Network many commodities, such as apples, hops and other point to the state’s success.  But, he noted the growth and expansion west of the Cascades to showcase the diversity and overall strength of the Evergreen state's Ag economy.   “North...