HB 1660 - DIGEST

Requires the department of agriculture, the department of natural resources, the department of fish and wildlife, and the department of ecology to expedite the permitting of a demonstration project in Pierce county that tests the effectiveness and costs of river management by using various sediment management strategies and techniques as applied to accomplish the following goals: (1) Restoration or enhancement of fish runs;

(2) Protection of public infrastructure and recreational access; and

(3) Effectiveness monitoring to inform future projects.