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Speakers urge Thurston County to prioritize aquifer recharge and soil‑moisture protections in comp plan update
Summary
Multiple public commenters told the Planning Commission Thurston 2045 should include stronger policies to protect groundwater recharge and soil moisture as the county plans for growth.
Residents and experts who testified at the April 26 Planning Commission public hearing urged the county to add stronger, specific policies to protect groundwater and improve soil moisture to sustain aquifer recharge.
Mike McCormick, a retired planner and longtime Thurston County resident, told commissioners he supports the update but urged the county to "pay particular attention to conserving water" and to direct growth into Urban Growth Areas rather than outside them.…
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