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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170511_CWDACminutesAlways working for a safer and healthier community 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org Community Health Environmental Health Developmental Disabilities Water Quality 360-385-9400 360-385-9444 360-385-9401 (f) (f) 360-379-4487 Jefferson County Clean Water District Advisory Council Pacific Room, Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Thursday, May 11, 2017 3:00 to 4:30 pm Attending: Dave Steele, David Sullivan, Eric Kuzma, Jill Zarzeczny, Richard Hull, Richard Wojt, Trevor Swanson Absent: Amy Leitman, Deborah Stinson Staff: Michael Dawson, Alisa Hasbrouck, Evan Dobrowski The May 11, 2017 meeting of the Clean Water District Advisory Council was called to order at 3:06 pm by Michael Dawson. AGENDA AND MINUTES APPROVAL Dave Steele moved to approve the meeting agenda. David Sullivan seconded the motion. No further discussion. The motion was unanimously approved. Dave Steele moved to approve the meeting minutes for February 9, 2017. David Sullivan seconded the motion. No further discussion. The motion was unanimously approved. HOOD CANAL #3 DATA UPDATE Trevor Swanson stated that water quality in the Duckabush area at Station #137 does not meet State shellfish standards, so the area will be downgraded. An appropriate response plan must be formalized in the form of an Addendum. Trevor wrote an Addendum that will be discussed tomorrow, and should be final by the end of June. Significant seal populations have been seen, and there is also concern about septic systems. It’s likely the downgraded area will extend to Stations #136 and #138, since water quality between monitoring stations is unknown. How much of the recreational shellfish beach to include needs to be determined. Mike asked if there is an established level where the Duckabush is considered to be in flood stage, since there have been a number of events where septic systems have been flooded. Trevor stated he’s not sure but believes they close it at 3000 cfs, and can check if that is correct. Fecal coliform levels have also jumped at Station #124, which is in a restricted classified area near the Dosewallips River, but a downgrade won’t be required since growers are already required to move their product to a clean area before selling. PRELIMINARY MICROBIAL SOURCE TRACKING RESULTS FROM DUCKABUSH AND DOSEWALLIPS Mike Dawson shared preliminary data from an environmental DNA study conducted by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe and their contractor, ACGT Environmental Lab. Samples were analyzed for DNA sequences to determine taxonomy. The tribe plans to be ready to present results in June; Mike will schedule a presentation. Trevor stated that after the report has been finalized, DOH will consider the data when determining how to address water quality problems in the newly downgraded shellfish growing area near Station #137. CENTRAL HOOD CANAL PIC PROJECT PLAN Mike Dawson and Evan Dobrowski discussed the project. Recapping past projects in the area, initial goals included determining locations of unpermitted septic systems, and 241 previously unknown septic Page 2 of 2 systems were discovered. 39 failed septic systems were found in the area that are now in various stages of correction. Many homeowners are not current on septic inspections, so notifications have been going out, and certified inspectors have been backed up on work. Work still needs to be done in this area, so JCPH applied for a grant. The project area includes shoreline from the tip of WaWa point south, including the newly downgraded shellfish growing area, to the County line, and associated watershed. The project includes stream, shoreline, and marine monitoring, sanitary surveys, and dye testing. The Agreement was signed May 8, 2017, and the QAPP has been written. A public meeting will be scheduled, to be held in Brinnon. DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT Mike Dawson stated he is working on the draft Annual Report for calendar-year 2016. The prior report was for June 2015-July 2016, so there will be a six-month overlap. Mike will check with Jean Snyder regarding any format changes, and will discuss the report further at the August meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS Jill Zarzeczny stated that she will be working at Jefferson County Conservation District until the end of July, then it’s likely that Craig Schrader will cover for her until her position is filled. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. ADJOURN The May 11, 2017 meeting of the Clean Water District Advisory Council was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. by Michael Dawson. NEXT MEETING: AUGUST 10, 2017, 3:00 – 4:30 pm.