Bill > HB2668

This bill directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to relocate the Bob Oke game farm, a pheasant rearing facility in Lewis County, because its manure has been found to contribute to nitrate contamination in local drinking water wells, exceeding federal safety standards. The bill mandates the identification of a new, suitable location that will not risk contaminating public or private water supplies, and requires the development of a relocation plan, including a timeline and cost estimates, with reports to the legislature. Additionally, the bill mandates the remediation of the current game farm site to protect groundwater quality and restore the property, and establishes that these provisions will expire on June 30, 2033.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2668&Year=2025&Initiative=false