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County to ask irrigation districts to tell landowners to check permits before clearing creeks

3789121 · May 12, 2025
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After multiple costly code cases following property owners’ clearing of creek beds, county staff will send a letter to irrigation districts asking them to instruct landowners to consult county planning and state agencies before removing debris or vegetation.

After several large code cases stemming from creek‑clearing work, Yakima County public‑services staff told commissioners Monday they will send letters to irrigation districts advising that property owners consult the county and state resource agencies before clearing waterways.

Staff said irrigation districts and other service providers sometimes advise property owners to…

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