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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Self-Inspection of Rural Septic Systems in Whatcom County Likely to End in Wake of Hirst Ruling
On January 24, the Whatcom County Council introduced an ordinance for consideration that would end self-inspection of rural septic systems, instead, requiring …
Whatcom County Council Introduces Ordinance Making Interim Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Following Hirst Ruling
At its November 22 meeting, the Whatcom County Council introduced a draft ordinance making interim amendments to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan and …
Building Permits and Exempt Wells in Whatcom County: What Rural Landowners Should Know
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 …
Washington State Supreme Court Issues Ruling on Permit-Exempt Wells
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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DNR to Consider Changing Boundary of Cherry Point Aquatic Reserve
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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Ecology Adopts New Clean Air Rule Limiting Carbon Emissions
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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Changing Course in Washington Water Law
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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