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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160315 FINAL NPC MRC MinutesNPC MRC 3/15/2016 FINAL Meeting Summary 1 March 15, 2016 NPC MRC 1st Draft Meeting Summary The March 15, 2016 NPC MRC meeting took place at the Hemlock Forest Room at 1455 Forks Avenue, Forks, WA on Tuesday the 15th from 4:04 to 6:33 PM (00:03:45 on the audio counter). A quorum of voting members was established. Appointed committee members present at the meeting were Steve Allison (Hoh Tribe Rep.), Rod Fleck (City of Forks), John Hunter (Citizen Rep., Clallam County), Katie Krueger (Quileute Tribe Rep.), Deborah Kucipeck (Clallam County Rep.), Ian Miller (UW SeaGrant Ex. Officio), Rich Osborne (Citizen Rep., Clallam County), Tami Pokorny (Coordinator, Jefferson County Rep.), Dana Sarff (Makah Tribe Rep.) and Jill Silver (Citizen Rep., Jefferson County). Helle Anderson (Clallam County MRC), Lissy Andros (Forks Chamber of Commerce), Christy Baron (Forks Forum), Rebekah Brooks (ONRC) and Steve Fradkin (Olympic National Park [ONP]) were also present. Introductions Public Comments There were none. Additions to the Agenda There were none. Approval of the February Meeting Summary The February Meeting Summary was approved by consensus. Announcements Katie Krueger sent out a link to a presentation on the susceptibility of fisheries to climate change, and how to assess particular marine fisheries and their viability. Rod Fleck gave an update on the steelhead meeting that was held at the Rainforest Arts Center (RAC); 60-70 people attended and there were some great presentations. A meeting with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is planned, and also the development of a community-centric regulations proposal. A report will be available at the RAC website. Tami Pokorny announced that the North Pacific Coast Lead Entity agreed to send in an article for the West End Natural Resources Newsletter about upcoming projects. Katie suggested an ongoing article or section with a list of local public meetings and volunteer opportunities. *Rod will consider writing a summary of what the steelhead meeting has accomplished and where plans are going for the newsletter. Old Business RainFest Update and Planning NPC MRC 3/15/2016 FINAL Meeting Summary 2 An ad for RainFest will appear in the Forks Forum and the Quileute newspaper; flyers will also be going up in public locations. Christi Baron and Lissy Andros distributed some RainFest posters. Discussion followed on waste reduction ideas, such as having people bring their own dishes and silverware to get entered in a drawing. *Volunteers are needed to staff a promotional table on 4/9/16; Rod Fleck announced some success at the Thriftway promotional table he hosted. Sarah Tucker is working on the Trashion Show, but local involvement is needed. Tami Pokorny reviewed the RainFest calendar that was sent out. Ian Miller led discussion on Film Fest and needs volunteers for ranking films; *John Hunter volunteered. The film Lost and Found about stories of pieces of tsunami debris will be shown on 4/16/16. Mycoremediation Update Jill Silver contacted Fungi Perfecti and told them the NPC MRC would appreciate a guest speaker to present on the technical aspects that might contribute to her pilot project idea, but has not received a response yet. Tami Pokorny found out that Fungi Perfecti does not seem to be giving seminars the way they were a few years ago. Other groups are also doing mycoremediation though, so it may be possible to get involvement from someone else. The goal of the pilot project is to create training and jobs, adding to the cleanup sites a locally derived, non-toxic cleanup option. New Business ONP Nearshore—Steve Fradkin Steve Fradkin, Coastal Ecologist for the ONP, gave a presentation on the ONP Coastal Program Overview, summarizing his research on and monitoring of temperatures, mussels, sea star wasting disease, razor clam management and ocean acidification. More information can be found at his Facebook page: Lake Crescent Natural Resources Lab. MRC Summit Planning and Funding Decision Rod Fleck moved to designate $4000 to the Coastal MRC Summit funding; Jill Silver seconded. The motion passed by consensus. *Tami Pokorny will bring the proposed dates to the next NPC MRC meeting. Updates Marine Debris This topic was skipped. Washington Coast Marine Advisory Council/Marine Spatial Planning No agenda is available yet, but the next meeting is scheduled for 4/20/16 in Grays Harbor. A technical meeting will be coming up as well, but is not yet scheduled. Additional information can be found at www.msp.wa.gov. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council No agenda is available yet; the next meeting is scheduled for 4/25/16 in Port Angeles. Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council The last meeting was on 10/13/15 in Port Townsend. Fossil Fuels Related This topic was skipped. Administration and Fiscal Agent Update Tami Pokorny announced that all the contracts are signed. NPC MRC 3/15/2016 FINAL Meeting Summary 3 Next Agenda The next NPC MRC meeting is scheduled for April 19th at the RAC in Forks and will include more on RainFest, gearing up for the next RFP cycle and a draft budget for the RFP. Public Comments/General There were none. Adjourn The NPC MRC meeting adjourned at 6:33 pm (02:32:50 on the audio counter). Compiled by Rebekah Brooks. Action Items: *Rod Fleck will consider writing a summary of what the steelhead meeting has accomplished and where plans are going for the newsletter. *Volunteers are needed to staff a RainFest promotional table on 4/9/16. *John Hunter volunteered to rank film submittals for Film Fest. *Tami Pokorny will bring the proposed Coastal MRC Summit dates to the next NPC MRC meeting.