Many Whatcom County landowners are wondering “what’s next” in wake of the Hirst ruling on permit-exempt wells. Since the State Supreme Court’s October 2016 …
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Many Whatcom County landowners are wondering “what’s next” in wake of the Hirst ruling on permit-exempt wells. Since the State Supreme Court’s October 2016 …
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On January 24, the Whatcom County Council introduced an ordinance for consideration that would end self-inspection of rural septic systems, instead, requiring …
At its November 22 meeting, the Whatcom County Council introduced a draft ordinance making interim amendments to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and …
Since the Whatcom County v. Hirst decision came down in October, many rural landowners have questions regarding their ability to develop land in Whatcom County …
A recent State Supreme Court ruling strikes a blow to permit-exempt wells in rural Whatcom County and throughout the state. In Whatcom County v. Hirst, the …
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The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced its plans to consider a change to the boundary of the Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve in …
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The Department of Ecology has adopted a new clean air rule establishing greenhouse gas emission standards. The rule applies to businesses that emit more than …
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Two recent Washington State Supreme Court cases have significantly altered the course of Washington water law: Swinomish v. Ecology and Foster v. Ecology. These …
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