DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONCOMMUNITY ALERTS & PUBLIC NOTICES |
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RECREATIONAL BEACHES BACTERIA MONITORINGSITC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducts weekly bacterial monitoring of six swimming beaches during summer (June – August) and monitors monthly throughout the rest of the year. Latest Results:
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SWINOMISH SHELLFISH HARVEST REPORTMonthly PSP sampling of shellfish at LONE TREE POINT is now being done by the Swinomish Fisheries department. They can be contacted at (360) 466-7313 for the latest results. Swinomish Tribal Members may conduct Subsistence Harvesting on Reservation when beaches are indicated as OPEN and have a valid Ceremonial and Subsistence Shellfish Harvesting Permit from the Swinomish Fisheries Department. |
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BURN BAN STATUSSeptember 5, 2023 - Burn Ban in Effect; downgraded to Tier 1 from Tier 2No open burning is allowed. Cooking and recreational fires are allowed, as long as they are in a fire ring, barbeque, or similar structure. Cultural/Spiritual fires are exempt. Contact klarson@swinomish.nsn.us if you need a letter for proof of exemption. Open burning regulations are pursuant to the Swinomish Tribal Code, Title 19-Environmental Protection, Chapter 2- Clean Air Act. |
DEP Services
DEP Services
CONTACT
dep@swinomish.nsn.us
Phone (360) 542.7630
LOCATION & MAILING
Dept. of Environmental Protection
11430 Moorage Way
La Conner, WA 98257
HOURS
Mon-Wed | 8-6 PM
Thurs | 8-5:30 PM