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Legislation Details
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File #:
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AB2023-414
Version:
1
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Type:
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Discussion
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Status:
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Discussed and Motion(s) Approved
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On agenda:
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6/20/2023
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Final action:
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6/20/2023
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Enactment date:
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Enactment #:
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Title:
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Discussion of proposed ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 11.20.025, Flotation Devices on the South Fork of the Nooksack River, to better protect ESA-listed Chinook salmon
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Department
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Council Office
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Primary Contact Email: DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
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Discussion of proposed ordinance amending Whatcom County Code Section 11.20.025, Flotation Devices on the South Fork of the Nooksack River, to better protect ESA-listed Chinook salmon
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
This ordinance amends Whatcom County Code 11.20.025, Flotation Devices on the South Fork of the Nooksack River, to better protect ESA-listed Chinook salmon by restricting the use of specific flotation devices on the South Fork between the dates of June 1 and October 31, except under certain circumstances. The provisions of this ordinance will be in effect until the number of the South Fork Nooksack Early Chinook natural-origin spawners reach 50% of the recovery goal of 9,900.
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