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Home My WebLink About2019 09 16 NPC MRC FINAL Meeting Summary.docxNPC MRC 9/16/2019 FINAL Meeting Summary 1 September 16th, 2019 NPC MRC FINAL Meeting Summary The Tuesday, September 16, 2019 NPC MRC meeting took place at the Forest Hemlock Room, UW Olympic Natural Resources Center (ONRC), at 1455 S Forks Avenue, Forks, WA from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Please note, the recorder was accidentally left off during the meeting, so this summary is largely based upon recollections and re-approvals developed during the October 15th meeting. Appointed committee members present at the meeting were John Hunter (Citizen Rep., Clallam County – Education/Environmental Groups – by phone), Katie Krueger (Citizen Rep., Clallam County – Scientific Community), Deborah Kucipeck (Clallam County Rep.), Tami Pokorny (Jefferson County Rep., Coordinator/Facilitator) and Jill Silver (Citizen Rep., Jefferson County – Conservation/Environmental Groups). A quorum was present at the meeting. Also present were Frank Hanson (ONRC), Ian Miller (UW Sea Grant) and Rich Osborne (Coast Salmon Partnership [CSP]). Introductions A quorum was established at the beginning of the meeting. Public Comments None that we can recall. Additions to and Approval of the Agenda The agenda was approved by consensus. Approval of the June, July and August Meeting Summaries The June, July and August NPC MRC Meeting summaries were approved by consensus (see October meeting summary). Announcements None that we can recall. Old Business MRC Summit Planning Tami Pokorny presented the draft agenda for the MRC Summit, which is scheduled for 10/23/19 to 10/25/19, and will be hosted by the NPC MRC. The draft agenda includes a reception on Wednesday, 10/23; catered meals and presentations at ONRC on Thursday, 10/24; and breakfast at ONRC and a field trip to Neah Bay on Friday, 10/25. Planned presentations include MRC Updates, UW Beached Birds, WA Sea Grant Beach Dynamics, Surfrider Foundation, WA Department of Ecology, Sanctuary Foundation ROV, Coast Wide Education, Forks High School Programs and Coast Wide Washington Coast Restoration and Resiliency Initiative Projects. RainFest 2020 Planning RainFest 2020 will take place over one weekend next spring, from 4/17/20 to 4/19/20. However, at the request of local partners, the River & Ocean Film Festival will no longer be held in conjunction with RainFest. The NPC MRC 9/16/2019 FINAL Meeting Summary 2 preference is to return to a one-weekend-only RainFest and to host a dance on the Saturday night. Suggestions from partners included producing a new festival focused on outdoor adventure and the Olympic Discovery Trail. Discussion concluded that the effort to produce such an event would, similar to the Washington Coast Cleanup, exhaust potential attendees and hosts of the film festival. It might make sense to hold a stand along event in winter or late spring because the City of Forks events calendar is relatively open then. Discussion of options will continue at future meetings. Non-voting NPC MRC Membership From the October meeting summary: “The NPC MRC confirmed that the Committee recommended by consensus at the September Meeting that the Board of County Commissioners create two ex officio positions on the NPC MRC for UW Sea Grant and UW ONRC.” New Funding Cycle and RFP From the October meeting summary: “The NPC MRC confirmed that the final version of the Request for Proposals was approved by consensus at the September Meeting.” New Business Ocean Guardian School Program Alice Ryan presented information about the Quileute Tribal School’s grant award to engage students in a variety of activities to protect ocean health including water quality monitoring, replanting and other conservation efforts in the new village development area. Updates Orca Task Force Rich Osborne gave an update. The next Task Force Meeting is scheduled for 10/4/19 in Port Angeles. Last year’s actions and other associated documents can be found at the Governor’s Task Force webpage: https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/energy-environment/southern-resident-killer-whale-recovery-and- task-force. Invasive European Green Crab There was nothing new to report. Marine Debris (All) The International Coast Cleanup is scheduled for 9/21/19. Washington Coast Marine Advisory Council (WCMAC)/Marine Spatial Planning The meeting that was scheduled for 9/18/19 in Aberdeen has been cancelled for a special salmon meeting on 10/2/19, which will feature a series of presentations from WDFW scientists. Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council The next meeting is scheduled for 9/27/19 in Bremerton. West Coast Ocean Alliance Jennifer Hagen is in the field on the water. Washington Marine Resources Advisory Council (MRAC) The last meeting was held on 4/10/19 in Olympia. Good information can be found at their website: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Our-role-in-the-community/Partnerships-committees/Marine-Resources- Advisory-Council. Climate/Fossil Fuels Related (All) There was nothing new to report. NPC MRC 9/16/2019 FINAL Meeting Summary 3 Administration and Fiscal Agent Update Two Jefferson County citizen volunteer seats are still open. The seats will be advertised soon. Next Agenda (October 15, 2019): The next NPC MRC Meeting will be held at the ONRC in Forks on 10/15/19. Public Comments/General Adjourn at 6:00 PM Draft summary compiled by Rebekah Brooks and Tami Pokorny.