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Legislative Initiatives
Legislative and Policy Committee's Ongoing Efforts
Expanding funding opportunities for lake management through state grant programs.
Working with state and local agencies to improve clarity and streamline processes for aquatic plant management in lakes with state-owned bottomlands.
Providing input on proposed rulemaking related to water quality criteria for harmful algal blooms and lake nutrients.
Collaborating with lake residents and local and state agencies to support proposed revisions to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) governing Lake Management Districts.
Joint Letter of Support for Invasive Freshwater Mussel Prevention Funding
WALPA joined others in signing a joint letter of support for invasive freshwater mussel prevention funding. This letter, written and compiled by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will help us address the growing threat of invasive freshwater mussels in Washington and the broader Columbia River Basin. It was submitted to the State Congressional Delegation. This funding is important to our lakes and waterways.
WALPA’s “Bill Watch” Legislation:
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HB 1822 – 2021-22 Improving Puget Sound water quality.
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SB 5786 – 2021-22 Protecting Puget Sound from wastewater pollution by requiring the department of ecology to strengthen the Puget Sound nutrient general permit.
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SB 5525 – 2021-22 Allowing persons to take immediate action to remedy water quality conditions to protect public health and welfare without the threat of penalty.
Supporting documents:
WACD Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) Management in Washington Report
WALPA SUPPORTS
SB 5141 – 2021-22 Implementing the recommendations of the environmental justice task force.
SB 5063 – 2021-22 Concerning the expiration date of the invasive species council.
WALPA OPPOSES
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WALPA IS NEUTRAL
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