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Demand That Wetlands Are Determined By Licensed Scientists - Sign Petition

2/19/2012

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Identifying real 'wetland' is a very exacting process, and bona fide determinations can only be made by qualified, licensed professionals.   WE have received information that a number of erroneous 'wetland' determinations have been made by unlicensed persons, and now a petition drive is underway to demand that the Washington State Geology Board enforce the law for the protection of citizens.   This says:

The Independent Campaign for Protection
From Unlicensed Geological Practice


Why This Is Important


The Geology Board has turned a blind eye to the unlicensed practice of geology, hydrogeology, and engineering geology.  We, the undersigned, believe that one of the most persistent violators of the geology licensing laws (RCW 18.220) has been the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology).  Ecology personnel assume titles such as "Hydrogeologist" despite having no license.  In addition, Ecology wetland scientists regularly and openly practice hydrogeology and geomorphology without a license.  Unlicensed Ecology staff  have even rejected the geological reports of licensed professionals, harming the public welfare and interfering with the right of licensed professionals to practice in their lawful profession.  Despite complaints filed with the Board of Geology, the Board has not enforced against such activities, and in fact, the Board has published specific policies outlining their official stance of non-enforcement. In so doing, the Board has aided and abetted the unlicensed practice of geology.  We, the undersigned, demand that the Geology Licensing Board revoke its policies of non-enforcement. We insist that the Geology Licensing Board fulfill its statutory authority to protect the welfare of Washington citizens by vigorous enforcement against unlicensed practice.  We call on the Board to enforce, and if the Board refuses, we call on the Legislature and the Governor to consolidate the Board of Geology with the Board of Engineering (as has been done in California), or to do away with the Board of Geology altogether, as it is better to be without a Board than to live with the illusion of an effective Board; a Board that exists in name only, with an unfulfilled promise of protection.

LINK TO THE PETITION site to learn more.
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Karl Uppiano link
2/19/2012 05:16:30 pm

This is excellent. And everyone who signs the petition should also write a letter to their state legislators and Governor Gregoire. Put some mass behind the petition.

Wetlands is the most abused instrument of oppression for the 21st century. What's so special about wet land, that makes it so much more fragile and in need of protection than dry land? It is taking on the whiff of one gigantic scam, if you ask me.

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