Issue Position: Clear Water

Issue Position

The Commissioner of Public Lands manages water resources as well, from upland streams, ponds, lakes and the shared waterways from the Snake River to the Puget Sound.

Clean water for agriculture, for salmon, for recreation, and of course human consumption is as critical to our health as a state as lush forests and strong, vibrant communities. To protect our water quality, I'll make sure DNR coordinates with local, regional, and state entities. I'll make sure timber buffers are respected, and that shorelines are kept clean to protect our shellfish industry as well as public health.

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