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The Great Tonasket Ranger District Debacle: Analysis of the Forest Service's Withdrawal from Collaboration and the 2012 Planning Rule

In a recent meeting of the Okanogan County Commissioners, Matt Marsh, a representative from the Tonasket Ranger District, revealed a secret that could send shockwaves through the forest management community – or not. The Colville National Forest, in an act of supreme independence, decided to withdraw from the Northeastern Washington Forest Health Collaborative, all because… Read More The Great Tonasket Ranger District Debacle: Analysis of the Forest Service's Withdrawal from Collaboration and the 2012 Planning Rule

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Water Lease Rights: Twisp Town Council's Silence Speaks Louder Than Words

As we previously reported, the Town of Twisp is considering leasing its water rights for irrigation purposes. The proposal has generated concern among local residents, who fear that selling off our precious water supply could exacerbate future droughts and water scarcity in the region. In response to these concerns, the Omak Republic sent out a… Read More Water Lease Rights: Twisp Town Council's Silence Speaks Louder Than Words

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