RCW 90.64.070
Duties of conservation district.
(1) The conservation district has the following duties:
(a) Provide technical assistance to the department in identifying and correcting existing water quality problems resulting from dairy farms through implementation of the inspection program in RCW 90.64.023;
(b) Immediately refer complaints received from the public regarding discharge of pollutants to the department;
(c) Encourage communication and cooperation between the conservation district personnel and local department personnel;
(d) Provide technical assistance to dairy producers in developing and implementing a dairy nutrient management plan; and
(e) Review, approve, and certify dairy nutrient management plans that meet the minimum standards developed under this chapter.
(2) The district's capability to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter is contingent upon the availability of funding and resources to implement a dairy nutrient management program.
[ 1998 c 262 § 13; 1993 c 221 § 8.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment
Chapter 90.64 - Dairy Nutrient Management.
90.64.020 - Concentrated dairy animal feeding operation—Designation—Permit.
90.64.023 - Inspection program.
90.64.026 - Dairy nutrient management plans—Elements—Approval—Timelines—Certification.
90.64.040 - Appeal from actions and orders of the department.
90.64.050 - Duties of department—Annual report to commission.
90.64.070 - Duties of conservation district.
90.64.080 - Duties of conservation commission.
90.64.100 - Parties' liability.
90.64.102 - Recordkeeping violations—Civil penalty.
90.64.120 - Department's authority under federal law or chapter 90.48 RCW not affected.
90.64.150 - Livestock nutrient management account.
90.64.180 - Protocol for monitoring waters near dairies and CAFOs.
90.64.190 - Information subject to public records disclosure—Rules.
90.64.800 - Reports to the legislature.
90.64.900 - Effective date—1998 c 262.
90.64.901 - Transfer of powers, duties, and functions to the department of agriculture.