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Washington State Bill Would Close Conservation District Records

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· Story link A Washington State environmental group’s efforts to review conservation district plans to ensure that farmers were following…

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A Washington State environmental group’s efforts to review conservation district plans to ensure that farmers were following guidelines infuriated the landowners and prompted a state senator to propose a bill allowing the records to be withheld from the public. It awaits a final vote. (3/7/06)

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