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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170321 FINAL NPC MRC Minutes NPC MRC 3/21/2017 FINAL Meeting Summary 1 March 21st, 2017 NPC MRC 1st FINAL Meeting Summary The Tuesday, March 21st, 2017 NPC MRC meeting took place at the Hemlock Forest Room, Olympic National Resources Center, at 1455 Forks Avenue, Forks, WA from 4:04 (00:00:10 on the audio counter) to 6:13 PM. Appointed committee members present at the meeting were Rod Fleck (City of Forks Rep.), Katie Krueger (Quileute Tribe Rep.), Deb Kucipeck (Clallam County Rep.), Khalid Marcus (Hoh Tribe Rep.), Roy Morris (Citizen Rep., Clallam County – Commercial Fishing), Aaron Parker (Makah Tribe Rep. [by phone]), Tami Pokorny (Jefferson County Rep., Facilitator/Coordinator), Dana Sarff (Makah Tribe Rep.), Jill Silver (Citizen Rep., Jefferson County – Conservation/Environment) and Chiggers Stokes (Citizen Rep., Jefferson County – Recreational Groups). Rebekah Brooks (ONRC [by phone]), David Hahn (Clallam County Citizen), Frank Hanson (ONRC), Julia Sanders (World Ocean Health), and Sue Shane (Rainforest Council for the Arts) were also present. Introductions Public Comments Khalid Marcus requested information regarding the Ruckelshaus Center presentation at last month’s NPC MRC meeting. Additions to and Approval of the Agenda The agenda was approved by consensus. Approval of the February Meeting Summary Jill Silver moved to approve the summary; Roy Morris seconded. The summary was approved by consensus. Announcements Rich Osborne announced that the Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) will be available to the public in another week with a month for review. More information can be found at msp.wa.gov. Rod Fleck announced a follow-up meeting on the steelhead discussion that took place a year ago. Old Business RainFest Planning and WA Coast Cleanup Related Sue Shane gave a summary of the first RainFest weekend. Tami Pokorny gave a rundown of the second weekend. She announced that the NPC MRC has the opportunity to host a free showing of the film Plastic Ocean if it chooses to; discussion followed. The group decided not to show the film at this time. More discussion followed on other RainFest items, including displays and a Film Fest update. Transit Center Subcommittee Report NPC MRC 3/21/2017 FINAL Meeting Summary 2 Tami Pokorny gave a recap of the different art ideas the group has had to display in the transit center. June 30th is the deadline to have everything in place. Jill Silver discussed the response from local artists and the desire of the NPC MRC to use the display to connect people to issues the Committee wants to educate about and encourage action on. Aaron Parker called in at this point to introduce his proposal for the space, which would print donated photos onto aluminum or foam core and mount them on risers for display. *Subcommittee Roy Morris, Jill Silver, David Hahn, Aaron Parker and Tami Pokorny will meet separately for further discussion. West End Natural Resources Newsletter Tami Pokorny asked for any additional articles; the final deadline for submittals is 5/1/17. New Business International Coast Cleanup Related The Cleanup is scheduled for 9/16/17. Roy Morris gave an update on efforts related to the Cleanup, including the Salmon Feed/Poetry Read, Recycling Best Practices Symposium, a possible marine debris art show and a possible breakfast provided to the volunteers who may stay overnight after the Cleanup. Julia Sanders, Global Ocean Health Julia Sanders gave a presentation on carbon emissions and understanding carbon policy. The goal is to have an ocean that continues to feed the planet, which calls for adaptation and mitigation. Effective policies to reduce emissions require capital to get them going and boost the economy, taxing emissions above a set cap and using allowances to further reduce emissions. She reviewed various carbon taxes and other policies. She summarized the three key ingredients to a successful carbon policy: you must have an emissions cap, have a price for going over the cap, and use the income to reinvest in efficiencies. Funded Projects Updates This topic was skipped. Updates Marine Debris (All) This topic was skipped. Washington Coast Marine Advisory Council/Marine Spatial Planning (Rod) The next meeting is scheduled for 5/10/17 in Grays Harbor. The public review period will open in a week. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (Roy/Rich) The last meeting was held on 3/17/17 in La Push. Rich Osborne said there was a presentation and lengthy discussion on law enforcement within the Sanctuary. Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council (MRAC) Julia Sanders gave a recap of the last meeting. Gregoire’s Blue Ribbon Panel had given 23 or 24 recommendations for how ocean acidification could be adapted and mitigated to. These recommendations are being reviewed and evaluated. Fossil Fuels Related (All) This topic was skipped. Administration and Fiscal Agent Update This topic was skipped. NPC MRC 3/21/2017 FINAL Meeting Summary 3 Next Agenda (April 18th): The agenda will include the schedule for RainFest and an update from SeaGrant on the MSP. Public Comments/General There were no public comments. Adjourn at 6:13 PM (02:08:49 on the counter) Draft summary compiled by Rebekah Brooks. *Transit Center Subcommittee Roy Morris, Jill Silver, David Hahn, Aaron Parker and Tami Pokorny will meet separately for further discussion.