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7/15/2008 10:30 AM
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Agency looking beyond Black Rock reservoir to aid thirsty Yakima Basin
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The state Department of Ecology is planning a study that will broaden a federal effort to consider new reservoir sites in the thirsty Yakima Basin.
Most notably, it means the agency wants to consider projects in addition to the proposed Black Rock reservoir.
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7/15/2008 10:29 AM
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Ecology department opens Wenatchee field office
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YAKIMA The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has opened a field office at 303 S. Mission St. in Wenatchee.
Our Wenatchee field office will enable Ecology to better serve and be more responsive to our North Central Washington communities, said Ecology Director Jay Manning. Not only will our staff be closer to their work, people will have greater access to our services.
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7/10/2008 9:51 AM
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Former Commissioner Floyd Dominy, 98, Recalls Reclamation’s Vibrant History Memory Strong and Agile During April Interview for Agency’s Oral History Project
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A delegation from Reclamation’s Washington office traveled to the rural Virginia home of former commissioner Floyd Dominy as part of the agency’s ongoing oral history project.
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7/10/2008 8:47 AM
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Determination of significance and request for comments on scope of supplemental draft environmental impact statement for the Yakima river basin water storage feasibility study
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The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) is initiating preparation of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) for the Yakima River Basin Water Storage Feasibility Study.
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7/10/2008 8:45 AM
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Reclamation joins community to celebrate 75th anniversary of Grand Coulee Dam
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The Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Columbia Basin Development League will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the construction of Grand Coulee Dam on July 25 and 26.
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6/9/2008 9:51 AM
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On Wednesday, Chairman Bingaman added this tribute to the Congressional Record:
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With sorrow, we acknowledge the passing of former Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner John Keys, who died last week in a plane accident. Staff of the Senate Energy Committee remember Mr. Keys as an exceptional public servant and an all-around great guy. On Wednesday, Chairman Bingaman added this tribute to the Congressional Record:
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