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Commissioners voice concern over proposed Forest Practices Board buffer rules for non‑fish streams
Summary
Lewis County commissioners said they are actively following state Forest Practices Board rulemaking on buffers for non‑fish‑bearing streams, criticized the governor for not appointing a county representative to the board, and said they are coordinating with state legislators and local partners to oppose extended buffers that they say could affect
Commissioners discussed a state rulemaking process during announcements on Aug. 26, saying Lewis County has been actively involved and is concerned about proposed Forest Practices Board rules that would extend riparian buffers to non‑fish‑bearing streams.
One county official told the commission, “We have been very involved in it, and quite frankly, very concerned for the fact that the governor…
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