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Columbia River Supply and Demand Forecast Shows Water Supply That will Be Strained
Columbia River Supply and Demand Forecast Shows Water Supply That will Be Strained
The Washington Department of Ecology published their final draft of the 2016 Columbia River Supply and Demand Forecast.   The forecast, which is intended to guide all aspects of water management in the Columbia River Basin, show Central and Eastern Washington could see an 18% increase in demand for water, both in municipal and domestic needs.  ...
Group Calling for Stronger CAFO Process
Group Calling for Stronger CAFO Process
Homeowners from the Yakima Valley were part of a demonstration in Seattle yesterday calling for stronger regulations in the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFO, permit process.   Director of Environment Washington Bruce Speight said they are submitting more than 3,000 comments requesting stronger guidelines to the permit after what he says was an outcry from various communities.  ... R
Ag Burning Requires Planning
Ag Burning Requires Planning
Farmers often use fire as a way to manage waste and other parts of their operation, but they need to plan ahead to ensure they are in compliance with Department of Ecology regulations.   Unit Manager for Outdoor Burning and Monitoring Kary Peterson says while there are some exceptions, most burning requires a permit for air quality reasons.  ...

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