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October 30, 2012
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMxS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
FROM: Tami Pokorny, Environmental Health Specialist II
DATE: ?~ ~ C~w'' ~_'t')1~iE ~ ~ % ~' '~
SUBJECT: Update on the Status and Activities of the North Pacific
Coast Marine Resources Committee (NPC MRC)
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Jefferson County Public Health, Water Quality Division, is requesting the opportunity to
update the Board on the status of the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee
and its project priorities, fiscal agent responsibilities and anticipated partnerships.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS/PRO'S and CON'S:
Chapter 36.125 of the Revised Code of Washington authorized the formation of neutral
forums, called marine resources committee, along the outer coast of Washington. MRCS
are county-appointed committees created to engage citizens to set priorities and design
locally important projects to help understand, steward and restore marine environments.
In September of 2009, the county commissioners for Jefferson and Clallam counties
issued a joint resolution to form the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee
(NPC NRC) to help advance Coastal MRC Program performance benchmarks
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Since that time, the NPC MRC has solicited and prioritized a wide range of research,
education and restoration projects. Responsibilities for administering the group are
shared by the two counties, and Clallam County has acted as fiscal agent since its
inception in 2009. Clallam has contracted repeatedly with the Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to provide pass-through funds to support these projects and
to Jefferson County for its participation and production of a newsletter.
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On April 17, 2012, the NPC MRC unanimously voted to change fiscal administration from
Clallam County to Jefferson County. On July 31, 2012, the Board of Commissioners for
Clallam County issued Resolution #53 to transfer fiscal administration to Jefferson
County and resolved to participate in the development of a new Interlocal Agreement
upon approval, by Jefferson County, of a new funding contract with DFW.
DFW has issued a contract for state FY 2013 (#12-1735 - $77,000) based on the project
priorities identified by the NPC MRC at its meeting on August 21, 2012. Of the total grant
amount. 538.000 is reserved for project implementation and $39,000 fortwo-county
participation, facilitation and related costs.
Spending will be organized as follows:
1. Interlocal Agreement with Clallam County establishing Jefferson County as lead
agency as of July 1, 2012 and providing funds to Clallam County for staff
participation in meetings
2. Jefferson County will participate in NPC MRC meetings and events, administer
contracts, and produce and print two issues of the West End Natural Resources
News.
3. Interlocal Agreement with the UW Olympic Natural Resources Center to provide
facilitation. meeting coordination and noticing, and to purchase supplies forthe
annual 5`" Annual Ocean & River Resources (citizen science) Fair
4. Interlocal Agreement with WWU Resilience Institute to analyze existing marine
debris data
5. Interlocal Agreement with the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center to support
natural resources Senior Culminating Projects at Quilllayute Valley School District
6. Personal Services Agreement with The WhaleTrail to cover the costs of printing
for a brochure about marine mammals seen off our coast
7. Personal Services Agreement with Fiero Marine Life Center to continue to
provide the Ocean Science: Trash Free Seas program to elementary schools on
the outer coast
8. Personal Services Agreement with Discover Your Northwest, Inc. to support the
north coast portion of the annual spring beach cleanup
The NPC MRC is also involved in coast-wide activities including marine debris response,
an economic assessment of the region by the UW, a derelict fishing gear removal project
coordinated by The Nature Conservancy, the annual four-MRC outer coast summit
meeting. and participation in the Washington Coast Marine Advisory Committee
(WCMAC).
Citizens to the NPC MRC for Jefferson County are John Richmond, Jill Silver and
Chiggers Stokes.
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FISCAL IMPACT/COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
The costs for staff to provide this presentation are minimal and would be paid for by the
proposed DFW Grant #1Z-1735. If approved, there would be no match requirements and
the Jefferson County General Fund will not be affected.
RECOMMENDATION:
)CPH Management recommends the Board allow staff to update the Board on the status
and activities of the North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee.
REVIEWED BY:
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` Philip Mgrley,'County Administrator Date
(Routed to all Public Health Managers)
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( ~ RESOLUTION 5~J , 2012
AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FISCAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH PACIFIC
~ COAST MARINE RESOURCES COMMITTEE (NPC MRC) TO JEFFERSON COUNTY
THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS finds as follows:
1. The North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee was established by joint resolution in 2009 and
continues to address local marine issues, recommend remedial actions to local, state, tribal, and
federal authorities; and to build local awareness of the issues and support for remedies consistent
with its benchmarks.
2. The fiscal administration of the NPC MRC is shared between the two counties and Clallam County
has acted as fiscal agent since its inception.
An annual Interlocal Agreement between Clallam and Jefferson Counties formalizes the budget and
division of tasks and the current one expired June 30, 2012.
On April 17, 2012, the NPC MRC unanimously voted to change the fiscal administration from Clallam
County to Jefferson County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Clallam County Commissioners, in consideration of
the above findings of fact:
The fiscal administration for the NPC MRC is transferred from Clallam County to Jefferson County for
the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
2. Anew Interlocal Agreement between the two counties acknowledging this change in status will be
drafted and implemented upon approval of a new funding contract with Jefferson County from the
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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North Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee
(NPC MRC)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
2012-2013 Funding Round
The NPC MRC promotes community involvement in coastal issues in western Clallam and Jefferson
Counties. MRC members and participants learn about resource conditions and coastal community
needs, participate in local and regional projects, and sponsor activities and studies having to do with the
unique management issues of Washington's outer coast. More information:
http://wdfw.wa.~ov/about/volunteer/mrc
I. Funding Opportunity
The North Pacific Coast Marine Resource Committee (NPC MRC) invites project proposals designed to
promote local, Olympic Coast marine stewardship and restoration. Applications are due to the North
Pacific Coast Marine Resources Committee by 5pm PST on May 11t", 2012.
For further information contact NPC MRC Coordinator, Rich Osborne rosborneC«?co.clallam.wa.us
360-417-2569.
The NPC MRC encourages proposals from new and first-time grant applicants. Projects must fall within
one of six broad categories as defined by the Coastal MRC Program Worl< Group:
Marine Habitats
Marine Life
Marine and Fresh Water Quality
Sound Science
Education and Outreach, or
Coastal Communities
See Appendix A for more information on these benchmarks.
Projects may be specific to an area of the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula or involve
collaboration(s) with one or more of the other coastal MRCS for Grays Harbor, Pacific and/or
Wahkial<um Counties.
NPC MRC 2012-2013 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
II. Suggested Project Types
For 2012-2013, the NPC MRC encourages the following project types:
1) Interpretive products and proiects about the marine environment or its use by people or the
resources people value.
2) Beach Clean-Ups: local clean-ups or participation in coast-wide clean-ups.
3) Science proiects: research or monitoring projects by professionals or citizen science groups.
4) Coast-wide Proiects: a project that engages all the Marine Resources Committees (MRCS) on
the coast in a joint effort.
5) Ocean Literacy: Marine oriented K-12 education, citizen science programs, a community
Speakers Bureau, or marine science education opportunities for local educators.
III. Award Information
Under this announcement up to $35,000 is potentially available to be awarded. This could be for one
project, but is more likely to be distributed to several projects, and can serve as matching funds for
projects also funded from another source(s). The NPC MRC reserves the right to offer partial funding for
discrete activities, portions, or phases of the proposed project.
IV. Due Dates
Applications are due Friday. May 11t". 2012. Awards will be announced after the NPC MRC meeting on
June 19t", 2012. Awarded projects must be completed and a project summary report submitted by June
28th, 2013.
V. Eligibility and matching
Federal, state, tribal, and other public or non-profit private agencies, institutions, and organizations are
eligible for funding. Private individuals orfor-profit organizations may partner with an eligible applicant
or provide matching funds or in-Kind contributions. There is no matching requirement.
VI. Application Requirements
1) Complete your application using the template on the next page (Copy the template onto
paper or cut and paste into a word processing program).
2) Reference your project objective(s) with one or more of the program benchmarks
identified in Appendix A.
3) Carefully consider the Review Criteria in Appendix B when completing the project
template.
4) Applications should be no longer than 5 pages excluding attachments (budget, resumes,
maps or illustrations, support letters, etc.)
5) Minimum font size 11. Use standard margins.
6) Answer all of the questions.
7) Submit your application on paper or email an electronic copy.
8) Complete and submit your proposal by the deadline.
Submission. Electronic submissions are preferable. Please email proposals to
rebalvnnR~u.washineton.edu or by mail to:
NPC MRC Application
c/o Rebekah Gentry
UW Olympic Natural Resources Center
P.O. Box 1628, Forks, WA 98331
NPC MRC 2012-2013 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
VII. Project Template
1. Name of the proiect:
2. Lead oreanization and Contact (Name, email, phone, address):
3. Startine and ending dates for your proiect:
4. Deliverables (List and identify their final date of submission (report and/or products):
5. Proiect staff (List and describe their expertise for their role in the project. Resumes may be
attached).
6. Partners (List and describe partners: include whether they are providing matching
contribution(s) of cash, in-Kind materials, supplies, equipment, labor, etc. Support letters may
be attached).
7. List any associated permits and their status (Examples: DARPA, HPA, Marine Mammal, National
Parl<, NEPA review, SEPA review).
8. Proiect Narrative (uo to 5 owes not including attachments):
a) Abstract (Provide a 1-2 paragraph project summary in the form of a short
description that highlights the narrative that follows).
b) Describe the background and context (project area, situation to be addressed,
past work relevant to the project).
c) Explain why the project is appropriate for MRC funding or how it achieves one
or more of the six benchmarks.
d) List and describe the project objective(s).
e) Provide a timeline for your project activities in relation to your stated objectives
and the deliverables identified in #4 above)
f) Describe the methods, procedures and equipment to be used, if any.
g) Describe the extent or impact of the project (e.g., acres, miles, number of
citizens).
h) Indicate if there are plans to continue the project into the future.
9. Provide a Project Budget (include matches from other funding sources (Cash & In-Kind) and
the following categories:
a) Personnel salaries and benefits (or hourly wages).
b) Supplies.
c) Equipment
d) Travel
e) Contracted services
f) Indirect expenses (WDFW does not allow MRCS to accept indirect
expenses. All such expenses should be itemized).
For further information contact NPC MRC Coordinator, Rich Osborne rosborne@co.clallam.wa.us
360-417-2569.
NPC MRC 2012-2013 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
APPENDIX A
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
The NPC MRC has adopted the benchmarks developed by the Coastal MRC Program Work Group
(http://www.wdfw.wa.~ov/about/mrc/index.html). Performance benchmarks will be used to measure
MRC activities and achievement in discrete, but broad categories. Benchmarks developed and adopted
by the Coastal MRC Program Worl< Group include:
Marine Habitats
Understand, steward, and restore marine, estuarine, coastal, and nearshore habitats, prevent loss, and
achieve a net gain of healthy habitat areas by:
• enhancing ecosystem and community resilience by protecting and restoring marine and coastal
habitats
• designing and implementing local and regional projects that restore natural processes
• surveying and mapping marine and estuarine resources to better define physical and biological
characteristics of marine habitats
• making scientifically-based recommendations about management tools to protect marine and
estuarine habitats
• understanding and evaluating erosion and promoting sound sediment management practices
Marine Life
Understand, steward, and restore marine and estuarine populations to healthy, sustainable levels by:
• maintaining the health of marine and estuarine species and preventing further ESA listings while
increasing access to marine resource enjoyment and harvest where feasible
• balancing protection focus on ecosystem versus target species
• identifying and carrying out actions to protect and restore species of interest and concern
• designing and implementing projects to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species
• making scientifically-based recommendations about management tools for species recovery
Marine and Fresh Water Quality
Understand, steward, and restore marine and estuarine water quality of Washington's coast and coastal
embayments by:
• conducting or supporting science to fill critical data gaps
• working to reduce the input of pollutants
• promoting management actions that would restore degraded water quality and contaminated
sediment
• working with and training students and citizens to conduct water quality monitoring
Sound Science
Collect high quality data and promote its transparent presentation, acceptance, and timely
dissemination by:
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(Appendix A continued)
utilizing established scientific protocols for the collection, analysis and use of data that support
the Coastal MRC Program goal
identifying gaps in data and working to fill those gaps by promoting the development of
comprehensive, accessible marine resource databases
• promoting peer reviewed science
Education and Outreach
Promote stewardship and understanding of coastal estuarine and marine resources through science-
based education and outreach by:
• informing the public about threats to living resources and coastal communities and presenting
them with practical measures they can take to prevent further harm especially regarding land
use, erosion control, and individual homeowner decisions
• informing citizens and governmental agencies about ocean energy activities and associated
effects on coastal communities
• coordinating outreach and education programs with other organizations, including local
community colleges, and evaluating their effectiveness
• engaging the public in active stewardship opportunities through community workshops,
restoration projects, and educational programming
• translating and disseminating scientific information about the status of Washington's coastal
habitats, resources, and communities to regional policy makers, resource managers, and the
public in a timely manner
• expanding partnerships with tribal governments and continuing to foster respect for tribal
cultures and treaties
• striving to maintain and improve coordination and communication among stakeholders and all
managers
Coastal Communities
Promote sustainable and resilient coastal communities by:
• supporting sustainable marine resource-based industries
• supporting cultural and economic integrity of coastal communities
• encouraging citizen participation in local and governmental decisions regarding marine
resources
• engaging in activities aimed at hazard prevention and preparedness, e.g. education
• increasing sustainable access to marine resource enjoyment and harvest
NPC MRC 2012-2013 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
APPENDIX B
Application Review Criteria
Projects will be evaluated based upon the criteria specified below as they apply to themes incorporated
into the project. These criteria will be used by the reviewers to screen all projects in order to ensure
that they reflect the minimum standards required by the NPC MRC:
A. Rationale/Relevance for Action: What is the potential for the project to result in stewardship
and restoration efforts/outcomes within the NPC MRC area?
B. Scientific/Professional Merit: Are the project's design, objectives and technical approach
sound?
C. Value Added: Does the project build upon prior efforts and add value to those efforts? If the
project is duplicating past efforts, why is that duplication necessary and important?
D. Applicant Capacity: What is the likelihood of the applicant successfully completing the proposed
project and achieving their stated goals based upon:
1) Their past performance?
2) Their organizational experience?
3) Their Knowledge, resources, and available skill sets?
E. Partnerships: Has the applicant indicated that there are partners that would participate in the
project? If so, what expertise, in-Kind, and/or material resources are the identified partners
providing? Also, how is that partnership being demonstrated in the application (e.g., letters of
support, letters of commitment, etc.)?
F. Geographic Scope: Is the project located within Clallam, Jefferson, or both parts of these two
counties? Does the project include collaboration with other MRCS, if so, how and with whom?
G. Deliverables: Does the proposal explain how the results of the project will be recorded and
distributed? What is the form of the deliverables (e.g., reports, newsletters, etc.)?
H. Measuring Progress: Is the timeline for completing the project reasonable and appropriate? Did
the proposal include milestones and associated deliverables?
I. Appropriate Budget: How reasonable is the budget in light of the proposal and the expected
benefits from the project? How were costs determined?
J. Consultation and Community Support: Have the project proponents consulted the affected
governments (Federal, State, tribal, local) or private land owners associated with their proposal?
Is there support or opposition from any potentially affected community members? Please
contact the MRC coordinator if you are uncertain as to who should be consulted prior to project
submission.
For further information contact NPC MRC Coordinator, Rich Osborne rosborneCa?co.clallam.wa.us
360-417-2569.
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August 21st 2012 NPC MRC Meeting Summary
The August 21st, 2012 NPC MRC meeting tools place at the DNR Pacific Meeting Room, 411 Tillicum
Lane, Forks, Washington, on Tuesday the 21st from 4:14 to 6:45 PM (meeting begins on audio counter at
00:00:04)*.
Appointed committee members present at the meeting were Steve Allison (Hoh Tribe Rep.), Liam
Antrim (OCNMS, Ex. Officio), John Hunter (Citizen Rep., Clallam County), Katie Knteger (Quileute Tribe
Rep.), Cathy Lear (Clallam County Rep.), Rich Osborne (Acting Coordinator, UW ONRC), Tatni Pokorny
(Jefferson County Rep.), John Richmond (Citizen Rep., Jefferson County), Dana Sarff (Makah Tribe Rep.).
Ed Bowen (Member of the Public, Clallam County), Rebekah Brooks (UW ONRC), Steve Fradlcin
(Olympic National Park) and Louise Johnson (Olympic National Park) were also present.
Public comments opened with Cathy Lear's update on the Clallam County MRC and latest tsunami
debris cleanup efforts on state and local levels. Ed Bowen made inquiries regarding NPC MRC members and
the transition of fiscal agent from Clallam to Jefferson County. Rebekah Brooks announced the publication of
Phase One of the Washington's Working Coast project on the University of Washington's Olympic Natural
Resources Center website.
There were no additions to the agenda. The r~gendu wus upprovecl by consensus.
The July 17`i~ Summary was appNOVed by consensus, with corNections fNOm Liam Antrmim.
The first item of new business on the agenda was Coordination of an Expanded Marine Debris Effort.
Liam Antrim gave an overview of coastal debris cleanup efforts and difficulties. Some of the largest problems
the north coast faces are the many hard-to-reach rural areas and the lack of a single person or organization to
coordinate major cleanups. About $40K of the $SOK designated to the State for tsunami debris has been
allocated to support cleanup work on the north coast. The Olympic National Marine Sanctuary has come up
with $23K to help pay for dumpsters and Washington Conservation Corps expenses. Olympic National Park
representatives Louise Johnson and Steve Fradlcin gave an update on the Park's involvement, including the
development of a marine debris work group witlun the Park, communication at key visitor locations, adding a
link on the Park website to marine debris information and volunteer efforts. The Park just had its first meeting
on tsunami debris and identified its four main issues: monitoring, response, communication and funding.
Discussion followed and identified several key needs: organizing a fall cleanup, combining efforts between all
of the above organizations, specific monitoring, establishing efficient methods of communication and disposal
and identifying a main coordinator. The Coastal Watershed hutiative has a volunteer for the coordinator
position if it can be funded, but there are no funds set aside for this yet. Several dates were proposed as a fall
cleanup date, including September 15ti' hlternational Coastal Cleanup Day, and September 29t': National Public
Lands Day, put forward by the Park.
The second item of new business was the upcoming Joint Meeting with Clallam and Jefferson MRCS.
Cathy Lear proposed September 26ti' as the best meeting date so far, with a meeting time in the late afternoon or
early evening. The Clallam MRC has offered to come to Forks for the joint meeting. Since a topic of mutual
interest is marine debris, Liam Antrim is a valuable speaker. He has a conflict for that date, so the group
concluded that *Cathy Lear should send out another Doodle poll to all three MRCS to find another meeting date
that Liam call attend.
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NPC MRC 08/21/2012 FINAL Meeting Summary
The third and final item of new business was the Participation in the November Northwest Straits
117itiative Conference at the Maritime Center in Port Townsend. The Conference is scheduled for November 2"~
and 3r`~; the coordinators have asked if the NPC MRC would like to give a formal presentation on its activities
on the north coast. *Katie Krueger volunteered to give the presentation but requests help for presentation
material. This will be further discussed at the next MRC meeting.
The first item of old business was Final Ranl~ing of 2012-2013 Project Proposals. Rich Osborne would
like to be able to turn in the Work Plan by early September so that the committee can get the contract
amendment. There is enough funding to fully fund the top four ranked projects: Feiro-Continuing
Partnerships, Tracking Trash, Washington Coast Cleanup and the Whale Trail Brochure, with $1122 remaining.
After discussion regarding whether the order of ranked projects could/should be changed, the group concluded
that it is tied to its ranking unless someone can make a good enough argument to change it. Katie Krueger made
a ~ru~tion to approve the first four ranked projects to fund in full with the remaining funds off"ererl to the fifth
ranked project: Implementing Natural Resources, if the sponsor, Dan Leiberman, can find a match. Cathy
Lear seconded The awtion passed by consensus.
The first update was the 2012-2013 Coastal MRC Summit. This event is being planned but no date has
been set yet. Pacific County MRC will be hosting it in Long Beach. More information will follow.
The second update was the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The next meeting will be on
September 21'`t in Hoquiam. Sea Grant's Ian Miller will be giving a presentation on climate change site
scenario.
The third update was the Washington Coast Marine Advisory Council. The last meeting was July 27ti';
the next meeting is scheduled for October. *Katie Kn~eger requested that Rich Osborne send out the meeting
summary again. One of the main projects for Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) fiuiding is an interactive website
that will operate similar to the Washington Marine Planner. The State still has to work out the details on this.
After the allotted $2 million MSP funding that must be spent by June, there is an additional $3.5 million that
should be available for the next biennium. Tami Pokorny has volunteered to work on an outreach plan and
asked if the NPC MRC would be willing to review a sample of the plan to see how well it works. * She will
provide a several page summary and spreadsheet for the group to react to.
The final update was the Financial Report and Fiscal Agent Update. Rich Osborne gave an overview of
the draft budget and Tami Pokorny updated the committee on the fiscal agent transfer status. The next step is to
complete the Interlocal Agreement between Jefferson County and the University of Washington. Rich Osborne
will continue as the coordinator. He is also serving as the science seat on the Washington Coast Marine
Advisory Council. Rich Osborne also received the Coastal Marine Partnership award from NOAA for the
committee's support of the Feiro Marine Life Center projects.
The meeting adjourned at 6:29 PM(02:17:10 on the audio counter)*.
Action Items:
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NPC MRC 08/21/2012 FINAL Meeting Summary 2
Cathy Lear will send out another Doodle poll to all three MRCS to f ind a date for the upcoming
.Ioint MRC Meeting.
'Katie Krueger volunteered to give the NPC MRC presentation at the Northwest Straits Initiative
Conference and requests help for presentation material.
*Rich Osborne will send out his summary of the Washington Coast Marine Advisory Council's last
meeting.
~`Tami Pokorny will provide a several page sunmiary and spreadsheet of her outreach plan for the
Washington Coast Marine Advisory Council for the NPCMRC to react to.
Compiled by Rebekah Brooks.
NPC MRC 08/21/2012 FINAL Meeting Summary