Oregon Court of Appeals reviewed conditions for fish persistence placed on extensions to a municipal water permit.
January 15, 2015
Minerals Have Rights Too!
December 1, 2014
In an important ruling for aggregate properties, the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed the Josephine County Circuit Court regarding a reservation of mineral rights in a deed recorded in 1954. On appeal, the mineral rights holder insisted that “minerals” include stone and rock, such as basalt.
Washington Businesses Concerned About Potential New Water Quality Rules
November 26, 2014
Summary related to some concerns Washington businesses have in relation to Washington proposed water quality rules to address fish consumption.
Can I Get A Mulligan? UPDATE 11/20/14
November 20, 2014
A very fascinating case just announced on Valentine’s Day by Division III of the Washington Court of Appeals denied “a mulligan” to a group of property owners seeking to keep open a golf course located adjacent to their homes.
Washington Water and NPDES Permit
November 7, 2014
A coalition of environmental groups is suing the Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council for reissuing water permits to the state’s only nuclear power plant. The permits allow withdrawal of water from the Columbia River for cooling the reactor, and allow a small portion of that water to be discharged back into the river following use.
Washington Shoreline Projects Just Got Riskier
September 18, 2014
The Washington Court of Appeals recently decided that Shoreline Development Permits, required for development projects along the Columbia River and most other waterfronts, do not enjoy the same protection against changing regulations as subdivisions.
Municipal Stormwater Permit & Manual Modifications
August 7, 2014
The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) announced August 6, 2014, it’s  modifications to the Phase I and Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit and Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington (SWWMM).
Oregon Filled Lands Advisory Group
July 23, 2014
The Oregon Filled Lands Advisory Group (FLAG) recently presented draft recommendations for changing how the state asserts ownership of submerged and submersible land.
Local Government Update: Clark County
June 20, 2014
The County is moving forward with several projects. First comments were due last month on the draft stormwater code and new stormwater manual. The BIA submitted several comments and have met with staff to address our concerns, especially those related…
Milwaukie Sewer Backup
May 22, 2014
Sewer operators often use pressurized water to clean their mains, and on rare occasions this causes messy sewer backups into adjacent homes.
