County agrees to comply with stormwater pollution laws, fund significant stream restoration in lieu of potential federal penalties

Court decision encourages development, water speculation

Clean water advocates put county on notice illegal loopholes must be closed

Puget Sound advocates seek stronger stormwater permit to meet clean water standards

WA State Board calls for stronger stormwater controls

Rejects second municipal stormwater permit as inadequate

Hearings board rejects weaker requirements for municipal stormwater regulation

State water law found unconstitutional

In 2003, the Washington State legislature passed the Municipal Water Law, which promoted irresponsible sprawl development beyond wise use of our water resources and ultimately at the expense of junior water rights holders and stream flows for fish. The law redefined “municipal water supplier” to include any private developer with connections for 15 or more…