Mt. Baker Rotary Building, Lynden WA
Bill Clarke, Attorney at Law & Government Affairs
Peter Dykstra, Plauche & Carr Attorneys
Adam Gravley, Van Ness Feldman Attorneys
Bob Barwin, Wasington Dept. of Ecology
City of Lynden
Farm Friends
Public Utility District No. 1
Whatcom Watersheds Information Network
WRIA 1 Watershed Project
WSU Cooperative Extension
What is a water bank and is it different than a water exchange? Is a water bank something that can work in Whatcom County with its unique set of challenges?
What can and cannot be done with water banking and how might the legal provisions allow for a "Water Exchange" in Whatcom County? Are these feasible solutions to managing water in Whatcom County?
Join us as we explore these ideas with legal experts in Washington State water law!
PROGRAM
Providing the Context
Setting the Stage
Setting up the Framework for a Water Exchange
What is the Potential for a Local Water Exchange?
Continuing the Conversation