Over 700 individuals and organizations, representing thousands of foresters, farmers, landowners, businesses, civic leaders, elected officials, forestry workers, and citizens across Washington, signed the letter urging state officials to reject the proposed Type Np rule. Dear Governor Ferguson and Directors Nguyen, Sandison, Sixkiller, Susewind, and Commissioner Upthegrove: We represent counties, farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, businesses, workers, rural community leaders, and … Read More
Big Losses Ahead from Washington’s Proposed Np Stream Buffer Rule
A new University of Washington study has measured the impact of Olympia’s proposal to expand streamside buffers along non-fish-bearing perennial (Type Np) streams in western Washington. The findings show steep losses for forest landowners, mills, and rural communities. Water temperatures remain cool, well below salmon-safe temperatures, but the cost is high. Download the report here: Economic Analysis of the Proposed … Read More
Forest Tour – From Salmon, Water to Non-Fish Stream Protection
Journey through a working forest Take a tour through a working forest. Follow the salmon journey through the forest, identify fish and non-fish streams, learn the life cycle of a tree, discover riparian zones, and visit upland wildlife. Ch. 1 Salmon Journey Ch. 2 Fish/Non-Fish Stream Types Ch. 3 Road/Culvert Improvements Ch. 4 Riparian Zone Ch. 5 Upland Wildlife Ch. … Read More