As of June 1, 2016, Salmon-Safe will be billing for variance reviews to cover costs with their indendendent experts. Variances for farms using high-hazard chemistries will be billed as follows:
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$350 per variance for one or two chemistries
(includes independent technical research and review plus Salmon-Safe staff costs) -
$900 for three or more chemistries or IPM Plan review
(includes independent technical research and review plus Salmon-Safe staff costs) -
$250 for expedited review
(3–5 work days for decision)
Please email dan@salmonsafe.org or anna@salmonsafe.org with any questions regarding these fees or the variance process.
Oak Hubs
This spring, LIVE partnered with a group of environmental science students from Willamette University to distribute oak saplings to our members. Their group, called Growing Oaks, was formed to promote the growth and protection of the Oregon Oak. This spring collaboration was the beginning of a...
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