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A Whatcom Wetland Tale

Featured Conservation
Wednesday, 09 April 2008

whatcomwetlandtale.jpg Once upon a time, farmers in this country converted wetlands into farmlands by digging ditches to drain the land. This often meant straightening and deepening an existing creek. Wetlands were often viewed as bothersome swamps.  Making more farmland by draining wetlands could help a farmer provide food for family and community.

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Commission Partners on Ag Pilot Grants

Commission News
Saturday, 29 March 2008

Several agricultural pilot projects will benefit from $500,000 in funding from the Washington State Legislature this year.  The pilots were selected for demonstrating increased profitability to agriculture while providing environmental benefits. 

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Nearly 12,000 Acre-Feet of Water Conserved

Irrigation Efficiences
Saturday, 29 March 2008

The Washington State Conservation Commission reported this month that 11,977 acre-feet of water will be conserved each year thanks to 40 projects made possible by the Irrigation Efficiencies Grants Program.  Water savings will be managed in the Trust Water Rights Program for instream flows.

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