Environment
BLM Taking Nominations from Public for Lands Needing More Access
Jeff Clark with the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) regional office in Spokane talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about BLM’s recently-opened process for the public nomination of lands which are lacking in quality access for the purposes of recreation.
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Trump Administration Proposals Could Gut Environmental Law
Trump Administration Proposals Could Gut Environmental Law as the White House’s Council for Environmental Quality held the first of two public meetings on the changes. KOHO’S Ken Johannessen with the story.
Read MoreState Climatologist Profiles Changing Environments’ Effects on Northwest Salmon
Atmospheric scientist and University of Washington climatologist Nick Bond talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about his upcoming presentation, “Are Salmon Doomed? Hatching A Plan To Save A Northwest Icon,” which will take place at five branches of the North Central Regional Library system later this month.
Read MoreFifth-Generation Farm Partners with CDLT to Protect Imperiled Sage Grouse
Curt Soper, Executive Director of the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust (CDLT) and Fifth-Generation Farmer Kellen Keane join Chris Hansen on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about how the CDLT and a family farm in Douglas County have teamed up to help protect the endangered Greater Sage Grouse.
Read MoreAnnual Women In Ag Conference to Focus on Sustainability
Margaret Viebrock, Director of the Washington State University Extension office in Chelan & Douglas Counties, talks with KOHO Morning Show host Chris Hansen about this month’s annual Women In Agriculture conference at the Confluence Technology Center in Wenatchee.
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Wash. Climate Advocates Call For Ambitious 2020 Session
The effects of climate change continue to bear down on Washington state. Climate advocates say lawmakers need to act fast to reduce the state’s carbon emissions. KOHO’s Ken Johannessen has more.
Read MoreGoodwin Bridge, Salmon Recovery, 2020 Budget – Chelan County Commission Update
Chelan County is calling for bids on the West Cashmere Bridge Replacement Project, the largest project the county’s road department has ever undertaken, said County Commissioner Bob Bugert. The $25.5 million project will replace the West Cashmere Bridge, commonly called the Goodwin Road Bridge, with the bridge closing to all traffic beginning sometime in March. Bids…
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Fish & Wildlife Dept. Seeks Comments on Peshastin Land Conservation Project
A proposed conservation project in the Wenatchee Valley is looking for your feedback. Marcus Bellissimo reports from Peshastin.
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Bill to Keep Olympics ‘Wild’ Passes Out of House Committee
A bill to permanently protect parts of the Olympic National Forest has passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. In its development, the federal legislation received local support from residents and business. Eric Tegethoff has the details.
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Chelan County’s Permanent Hazardous Waste Facility Finally Opens
After years of planning and construction delays, household hazardous waste collection events are a thing of the past for Chelan County residents. A new year-round facility opens tomorrow, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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With Horan Area Home To Moose Calf, Tips For Moose Encounters From Fish & Wildlife Dept.
The Horan Natural Area is a favorite hiking spot for many people and their dogs. It’s also recently been claimed by a moose as her territory, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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