What is Net Ecological Gain? Nobody knows, because it's not clearly defined, but according to HB 1117, it's a standard that must be met for salmon recovery that this bill trys to add to Growth Management Act requirements.
Oppose this bad bill that is a direct attack on farms and voluntary conservation projects!!!
The bill has a hearing in the Senate Ways & Means Committee tomorrow on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 9:00 a.m.
We need you to sign in as opposed TODAY!
If you are interested in signing in as opposed, please click here: https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Senate
Then follow these steps:
- In the box marked "Committee:" select "Ways & Means" - In the box marked "Meetings:" select "02/26/22 9:00 AM" - Under "Select agenda item" click the circle to left of "E2SHB 1117" - Next, under "Select type of testimony" click on "I would like my position noted for the legislative record" - This brings you to a new page where you enter in your "Con" position first and then your personal information. Please note that only the information with an "*" is required information. So you do not need to provide your address. - Finish by clicking on the box to the left of "I'm not a robot" and then click the green "Submit Registration" button just below that.