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Mike Stevens
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The Nature Conservancy
1919 First Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
RE: Letter of Support for The Nature Conservancy's Clearwater and Fish River Simmer Acquisitions
Dear Mr. Stevens,
The Jefferson County Commissioners support The Nature Conservancy in its effort to purchase lands
along the Hoh River in W RIA 20, and Clearwater River in WRIA 21 to conserve ripmian forests and
associated habitats.
The Hoh, Down; and Clearwmer Rivers of the Olympic Peninsula support wine of the healthiest, most
viable, and genetically diverse salmon populations in the lower 48 situ, making Mesa fivers an
essential anchor for the current and future conservation of salmon ecosystems. The rivers are home to
wild populations of Chinook coho, chum, pink and sockeye salmon, swelhead, collateral, and bull
trom.
These projects are consistent with the comprehensive plan in Jefferson County and after conversations
with The Nature Conservancy staff regarding each ofinese projects, we believe this acquisition and
remoratlon will benefit both people and our namml reasunw; in these watersheds.
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