Commissioners sign EWCOG letter raising concerns about WDFW Commission dysfunction

Aug 10, 2026

Commissioner Brian Shinn presented a joint letter from the Eastern Washington Council of Governments to the governor addressing a report that found significant dysfunction within the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission; the Board approved distributing the letter for county signature.

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Commissioner Brian Shinn presented a joint letter from the Eastern Washington Council of Governments (EWCOG) to the governor that addresses a report identifying significant dysfunction within the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Commission. The letter had been distributed to counties within EWCOG for consideration and signature; the Board approved it.

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