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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRivers for Life Vol. 2 No. 1Watershed Planning in WRIA 16 S FOR LIFE Vol. 2 No. 1 A watershed connects people to one another and to the natural landscape. WRIA 16's purpose is to manage this shared resource to benefit both people and the environment. We will listen to every individual in our watershed community who voices their needs, concerns, and ideas. Our vision is to develop a plan that achieves a broad consensus within this unique community. "A Debt We Owe to the Future"" In December, 2002 and January, 2003, the WRIA 16 Planning Unit began to translate the technical assessment data, and responses from the community forums held last Fall, into specific priorities for a watershed plan. In this newsletter, the Planning Unit members share the objec- tives their constituencies have identified as top priorities for the WRIA 16 watershed management plan. In the coming months, the Planning Unit will continue to identify priorities for the watershed plan. It will also identify additional technical studies, e.g., aquifer mapping and water quality studies. The goal is a management plan for the effective, economical and equitable management of the water in the Basin to sustain viable and healthy communities, and habitat for native fish. You are always welcome to attend Planning Unit meet- ings (see p. 4), or to talk with Planning Unit representa- tives over a cup of coffee. More information on the WRIA 16 Planning Unit's "1,000 Cups of Coffee" initia- tive can be found on p 3. REPRESENTATIVES OF INITIATING GOVERNMENTS Wes Johnson, Mason Co. Commissioner • Euduatinggrounduaterawdability, • Establishingimtmamflozea using Best A wilable Sderxe, and • Balancing mgrs with mgional ewwnw needs. The insert in this newsletter contains information on "Evaluating and protecting the water resources that have aquifers— what they are, how they work, and how to care supported generations of people in Mason County, is a debt for them in order to insure sufficient, clean groundwater we owe to the future." for current and future needs. /7 RIVER z. z Watershed Planning in WRIA 16 S FOR LIFE Vol. 2 No. 1 A watershed connects people to one another and to the natural landscape. WRIA 16's purpose is to manage this shared resource to benefit both people and the environment. We will listen to every individual in our watershed community who voices their needs, concerns, and ideas. Our vision is to develop a plan that achieves a broad consensus within this unique community. "A Debt We Owe to the Future"" In December, 2002 and January, 2003, the WRIA 16 Planning Unit began to translate the technical assessment data, and responses from the community forums held last Fall, into specific priorities for a watershed plan. In this newsletter, the Planning Unit members share the objec- tives their constituencies have identified as top priorities for the WRIA 16 watershed management plan. In the coming months, the Planning Unit will continue to identify priorities for the watershed plan. It will also identify additional technical studies, e.g., aquifer mapping and water quality studies. The goal is a management plan for the effective, economical and equitable management of the water in the Basin to sustain viable and healthy communities, and habitat for native fish. You are always welcome to attend Planning Unit meet- ings (see p. 4), or to talk with Planning Unit representa- tives over a cup of coffee. More information on the WRIA 16 Planning Unit's "1,000 Cups of Coffee" initia- tive can be found on p 3. REPRESENTATIVES OF INITIATING GOVERNMENTS Wes Johnson, Mason Co. Commissioner • Euduatinggrounduaterawdability, • Establishingimtmamflozea using Best A wilable Sderxe, and • Balancing mgrs with mgional ewwnw needs. The insert in this newsletter contains information on "Evaluating and protecting the water resources that have aquifers— what they are, how they work, and how to care supported generations of people in Mason County, is a debt for them in order to insure sufficient, clean groundwater we owe to the future." for current and future needs. /7 Dave Christensen, Mgr., Natural Resources, Jefferson County A ddress the neEd for a cwm vin y voter s)stem in B7irmn • Support tedmical swdzes to nup aquifers, to better determine the ca rye wir betueen shallow aquifers and the Dasezettllzps and Dudeabwb nwa. "These Jefferson County priorities will assist the Brinnon communityto ensure a safe, reliable supply of drinking water, while protecting instream flow needs in the Dosewallips and Duckabush Rivers." Keith Dublanica, Natural Resources Director, Skokomish Tribe Pr otozion of Treaty Rights • Restoration of u ntenbed integrity In the Treaty of Point No Point, 1855, negotiated with the tribes by territorial governor Isaac Stevens, the tribes ceded to the federal government much of what is now the state of Washington in exchange for the continued "right of taking fish at usual and accustomed grounds." Debbie Knipschield, Mason Co., PUD# 1 Redewecisting public neater s)sterrs and quantify howmzny are 1w ited by unter quantity, or not rrr tirrg the reeds of existing users, eg., loz p sswr dwing the sumnu. Ideraify unter system that asrre dy haze neater quantity nvratonunv. "This knowledge will help PUD# 1 identifythe needs of existing water systems in Mason County." CITIZENS REPRESENTING INTERESTS ON THE PLANNING UNIT /l MEL �t ri Warren Dawes, Mason Co. Growth Management Umbtake geologicsu dies to nup the grwr dvater zn WRIA 16, so zee knowuhere the neater zs for future neater rights. • Do mater quality studies uherezer passible, so that zee haze up-to-date information for both surface uater andgrwrd unter. "We need to know what services (in this case, water) are available so that we can better plan for growth, and we must protect and conserve our critical resources." George Fisher, Pres. Save The Lakes Coalition (STLC) Sunnis Lake L ezds of 738' at Lake Cushman aced 480' at Lake Kdzanee Support of wmd for the Skokonzu b Valley "Members and supporters of STLC are dedicated to preserving a way of life in our community which enhances tourism, assists in the economy while preserving property and property values. We feel a stewardship responsibility for the fish and wildlife in our area." Kerry Holm, Port of Hoodsport • Water quality and Habitat "The port's primary charge is economic development. A large part of our economy depends on abundant supplies of fish and shellfish. These resources are important to our residents, visitors, and the Skokomish Tribe. The people that need and want these resources support our community economically. Environmentalism aside, we must do everything we can to se- cure and enrich this resource base." G e p, c: o, c u n add a n c WRIA 16 Planning Unit Members Share Their Priorities for a Watershed Plan Constance Ibsen, Lower Hood Canal Watershed Implementation Committee • E uduate and nitigate the mpact of surface water on near shore marine unters, & • Identify and protect aquzfm for a fisting aril future populations . "State water sampling has confirmed citizen observations that the canal is sick. We want to identify and modify human activities that contribute to the degradation of these waters. We also want to ensure enough clean drinking water for existing residents and an expanding population. We need to locate existing aquifers so we can conserve and protect our drinking water." Carol Murray, West Realty. realtors & developers . A gwfer ndm7 & gr wnduater protection "If we plan ahead, we can maintain the aquifer and avoid problems experienced in more populated areas, such as the implementation of strict building codes to try to mitigate aquifer damage." • Estimate the future nerds q1 the oustirg property ozema. "Property owners on site now expect to continue to have a good source of water, and those planning for their retirement expect to be able to have water available. Property values, and the local economy, depend on the above expectations being met." George Sickel, Citizen -at- Large, Jefferson Co., Duckabush & Dosewallips Rivers Process the 11 outst=6ng un-ter rights applications for Brinnon • A pproze the Olyrr x Canal Tracts application so they aright put their new $20, 000 well on line aryl get f the DOE ding list Fast Trade the soonto-le­subnitted application for the dowroun Bn*nnon wwmnity water s )stem "Accomplishing these things will enable the Brinnon communityto continue with its activities." Resources Updates on Watershed Planning: Watershed Planning Act (RCW 90.82) http: // www. ecy.wa.gov /watershed/index.html Draft Guide to Watershed Planning and Managerment http:// www .ecy.wa.govibiblio /99106.htm1 Full Text of Point No Point Treaty http: // www. pnptc .org /treaty_of point_no—point.htm 1,000 Cups of Coffee... Conversations about the watershed Successful watershed planning efforts create opportunities for citizens to talk and listen to each other. People come together in small groups, and one -on -one over coffee. The stakeholders, representing varied, and po- tentially conflicting, interests share their experiences and their vision for the watershed with each other. In March, the Planning Unit will launch "1,000 Cups of Coffee." Several members of the Planning Unit and I will be available before the monthly Planning Unit meeting, to talk with you about the watershed. We wel- come you to join us for a cup of coffee and conversation. We'll listen to what you have to say. 1.000 Cups of Coe.. Pkase- n us for mnzmatm & co ee March 13 Hoodsport Inn 1:45 -2:45 April 10 Halfway House Restaurant, Brinnon 1:00 -2:00 RIVERS FOR LIFE- WRIA 16 WATERSHED PLANNING 411 N. Fifth, PO Box 279 Shelton, WA 98584 For more information, contact: Jason Manassee, Sr. Planner (360) 427 -9670, ext.. 294 1. rf To get a copy of the Level 1 Technical Assessment of WRIA 16 on CD -ROM, send a request to Jason Manassee at the address above. March, 2003 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Planning Unit Members 1 -3 Identify Plan Priorities Resources 3 1,000 Cups of Coffee... 3 Meeting Information 4 What Are Aquifers? Insert RIVERS FOR LIFE is designed and edited by Barbara Bowen, Natural Resources, Jefferson Co. If you have ideas for future issues, you can contact Barbara at (360) 379 -4498 or bbowen@co.jefferson.wa.us 2d- Thumkta Mar& 13, 2003 3.k00 -5:00 Watershed plan priorities 7huisda); April 10, 2003 3:00 -5:00 Water Rights Application Processing PUD # 1 Board Room Potlatch, WA 98584 Thuisdiy May 8 9.•30 -5:00 Planning Unit Tour of Simpson Timber lands There are a few spaces for non - Planning Unit members. If you're interested, contact Jason Manassee: 360) 427 -9670, ext. 294. 2