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Water Quality stories are grouped according to the Water Quality Program's
Five
Program Activities.
Some Stories may fall under more than one category, and are referenced
accordingly.
- Prevent Point Source Pollution
(excluding water cleanup, stormwater, and financial assistance)
- Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution
(excluding water cleanup, stormwater, and financial assistance)
- Control Stormwater Pollution
- Provide Financial Assistance
- Cleanup Polluted Waters
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Transforming Watersheds - Middle Tucannon
River - Columbia County
The Tucannon River, in Southeast Washington State, does not meet the state
water quality standards for pH and temperature due to impacts from cattle
grazing, and wheat and hay production in the area. To address these issues
landowners, the Columbia Conservation District, Bonneville Power
Administration, and other agencies worked together to develop the Tucannon
Model Watershed. Their continued efforts are resulting in improved water
quality and fish habitat.
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