How could a lack of water a problem in Washington? Actually it is. Water that can be used for development is in short supply becuase of water rights. However, utilization of captured rainwater decreases the need for treated water and lessons the demands on rivers, lakes, and aquifers. Should rainwater collection be subject to regulation? Should a water right permit be required for rainwater catchment systems?
Your opinion matters. Rules are being crafted regarding the collection of rainwater right now. Attend these open house sessions held by the Department of Ecology to lend your voice.
June 17 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Everett Community College - Jackson Center
801 Wetmore Avenue
Everett WA
June 18 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Department of Ecology - Auditorium
300 Desmond Drive
Lacey WA
June 19 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Wenatchee Convention Center
Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel - Golden Delicious Room
201 N. Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee WA
The Council is working with a broad group of stakeholders on this issue and attended a stakeholder meeting on the proposed rule yesterday, June 11. Two more stakeholder meetings have been scheduled for: Tuesday, July 1, 8:00-12:00 and Friday, July 11, 8:00-12:00. A report on discussions and results from the first meeting will follow.
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3.10.2007
Senate Passes Environmental Bills
The State Senate took up and passed several environmental bills today.
The highest profile bill was Substitute SB 6001 addressing global warming. The bill establishes state goals for reducing greenhouse gases and promotes the use of cleaner energy.
Also passing today was Second Substitute SB 6117 promoting the use of reclaimed water. Reclaimed water is part of the AIA/WA’s water conservation focus.
Engrossed Substitute SB 5372 establishes the Puget Sound Partnership as a new state agency focused on cleaning up Puget Sound. The bill sets a goal of attaining a healthy Puget Sound by 2020. While there are many bills dealing with water quality, ESSB 5372 sets the overall regulatory framework to coordinate efforts.
The Energy Freedom Program was enacted in 2006 to promote the development of renewable energy resources in the farming industry. These efforts include the conversion of farm waste into energy. SB 5383 expands the program to include wind power projects owned by community action agencies in the state.
SB 5421 adopts The Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA). Environmental covenants control future use of contaminated land to ensure it that it is appropriately developed. The UECA ensures that environmental covenants remain legally valid over the long term. Adoption of the UECA is an important step in the future redevelopment of brownfields and other contaminated sites.
The highest profile bill was Substitute SB 6001 addressing global warming. The bill establishes state goals for reducing greenhouse gases and promotes the use of cleaner energy.
Also passing today was Second Substitute SB 6117 promoting the use of reclaimed water. Reclaimed water is part of the AIA/WA’s water conservation focus.
Engrossed Substitute SB 5372 establishes the Puget Sound Partnership as a new state agency focused on cleaning up Puget Sound. The bill sets a goal of attaining a healthy Puget Sound by 2020. While there are many bills dealing with water quality, ESSB 5372 sets the overall regulatory framework to coordinate efforts.
The Energy Freedom Program was enacted in 2006 to promote the development of renewable energy resources in the farming industry. These efforts include the conversion of farm waste into energy. SB 5383 expands the program to include wind power projects owned by community action agencies in the state.
SB 5421 adopts The Uniform Environmental Covenants Act (UECA). Environmental covenants control future use of contaminated land to ensure it that it is appropriately developed. The UECA ensures that environmental covenants remain legally valid over the long term. Adoption of the UECA is an important step in the future redevelopment of brownfields and other contaminated sites.
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