Washington HB2343 requires publicly owned game farms to obtain permits and follow regulations to protect water quality.

Washington HB2343 mandates that publicly owned game farms, including those operated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, obtain permits and adhere to regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations. This includes monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. The bill aims to ensure that manure management practices at these facilities safeguard public health and prevent nitrate contamination in drinking water sources. It also seeks to align public operations with the same environmental protections expected of private agricultural producers.

Washington HB2343 requires publicly owned game farms to obtain permits and follow regulations to protect water quality.

Washington HB2343 mandates that publicly owned game farms, including those operated by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, obtain permits and adhere to regulations for concentrated animal feeding operations. This includes monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. The bill aims to ensure that manure management practices at these facilities safeguard public health and prevent nitrate contamination in drinking water sources. It also seeks to align public operations with the same environmental protections expected of private agricultural producers.