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REPORT OF EXAMINATION
WRTS File No. G2-30436
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Surface'Water (Issued in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 117, Laws of=•=---�
Washington for 1917, and amendments thereto, and the rules and regulations
of the Department of Ecology.)
Ground Water (Issued in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 263, Laws of
® Washington for 1945, and amendments thereto, and the rules and regulations _
of the Depar went of Ecology.) ._ - - Y J
PRIORITY DATE APPLICATION NUMBER PERMIT NUMBER CERTIFICATE NUMBER
October 11, 2007 G2-30436
NAME
Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort
ADDRESS (STREET) CITY STATE ZIP CODE
308913 US Highway 101 Brinnon WA 98320
PUBLIC WATERS TO BE APPROPRIATED
SOURCE
3 Wells
TRIBUTARY OF (IF SURFACE
SECOND
00
QUANTITY, TYPE OF USE, PERIOD OF USE
GALLONS PER MINUTE IMAXIMUM ACRE FEET PER YEAR
121 ac -ft/ yr (Additive) Multiple Domestic and Commercial Supply Year-round, as nee�ed
105 ac-ftlyr (non -additive) Irrigation (61 acres) April 1 to Sept. 30 '
28 ac-ft/yr (non -additive) Irrigation (120 acre Fire Smart Program) April 1 to Sept. 300'
LOCATION OF DIVERSIONIWITHDRAWAL
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF DIVERSION—WITHDRAWAL
Well 1 800 feet north and 1700 feet west of the SE corner of Section 15
Well 2 to be constructed in the SW '/4 SE '/4 - site to be determined
Well 3 to be constructed in the NW `/4 N''/2 - site to be determined
SMALLEST SUBDIVISION
SECTION
TOWNSHIP N.
RANGE, (E. OR W.) W.M.
W.R.I.A.
COUNTY
SW '/4 SE '/4
15
25N
2 W.W.M.
16
Jefferson
NE 1/4 N'/2
22
25N
2 W.W.M
PUIN'1'UF WITHDRAWAL NAME IPARCEL NUMBER LA111UUE LUNUI I UUN. UAIUM
RECORDED PLATTED PROPERTY
LOT IBLOCK JOF (GIVE NAME OF PLAT OR ADDITION)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ON WHICH WATER IS TO BE USED
PLEASANT HARBOR MARINA & GOLF RESORT located in JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON all within
portions of SECTIONS 15 and 22, both in TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M. AND GOVERNMENT LOT
7 OF SAID SECTION 15, AND GOVERNMENT LOTS 2 AND 3 OF SAID SECTION 22;
Including:
LOTS 1, 2 and 3 OF WATERTOUCH SHORT PLAT, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES
205 AND 206, RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, BEING A PORTION OF SECTION 15,
TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M., JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, and
LOTS I and 2 of PLEASANT HARBOR MARINA SHORT PLAT, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF
SHORT PLATS, PAGES 221 TO 223 AND AMENDED IN VOLUME 3 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 8 TO 10,
RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
A complete legal description of the project's boundaries is located in the file
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORKS
Three wells serving the Pleasant Harbor development.
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
BEGIN PROJECT BY THIS DATE: �ONIPLETE PROJECT BY THIS DATE: WATER PUT TO FULL USE BY
July 1, 2011 (July 1, 2018 (July 1, 2025
PROVISIONS
Water Use Metering and Reporting
1. An approved measuring device shall be installed and maintained for each of the diversions authorized by
this water right, in accordance with the rule "Requirements for Measuring and Reporting Water Use",
WAC 173-173.
2. Water use data shall be recorded weekly and maintained by the project owner for a minimum of five years. The
maximum monthly rate of withdrawal and the monthly total volume shall be submitted to the Department of
Ecology by February 28 of each calendar year.
3. Reported water use data may be submitted via the Internet. To set up an Internet reporting account,
access https://fortress.wa.gov/edy/wrx/wrx/Meteringx/. If you do not have Internet access, contact the
Southwest Region Office for forms to submit your data.
4. Chapter 173-173 WAC describes the requirements for data accuracy, device installation and operation,
and information reporting. It also allows a water user to petition Ecology for modifications to some of the
requirements. Installation, operation, and maintenance requirements are enclosed as a document entitled
"Water Measurement Device Installation and Operation Requirements."
5. Department of Ecology personnel, upon presentation of proper credentials, shall have access at reasonable
times, to the records of water use that are kept to meet the above conditions and may inspect, at reasonable
times, any measuring device used to meet the above conditions.
Static Water Level. Measurements
By February 28 of each year, the following information shall be submitted to the Department of Ecology,
Southwest Regional Office, Lacey, Washington.
Static water levels shall be measured quarterly from the following monitoring wells according to Pleasant
Harbor's Groundwater Monitoring Plan, which include: VWP-1, VWP-3, MW -5, VWP-6, MW -2, MW -4, MW -
7, and MW -8. Data shall include the following elements:
• Unique Well ID Number
• Measurement date and time
• Measurement method (air line, electric tape, pressure transducer, etc.)
• Measurement accuracy (to nearest foot, tenth of foot, etc.)
• Description of the measuring point (top of casing, sounding tube, etc.)
• Measuring point elevation above or below land surface to the nearest 0.1 foot
• Land surface elevation at the well head to the nearest foot.
• Static water level below measuring point to the nearest 0.1 foot.
If nearby pumping wells interfere with monitoring well water levels, pumping wells may need to be shut off for
as long as 4 hours to allow monitoring wells to recover to static conditions.
Chloride Sampling
Chloride and conductivity samples shall be collected quarterly from the wells authorized under this permit. Data
shall be submitted to the Department of Ecology, Southwest Regional Office, Lacey, Washington, by February
28 of each year.
The chemical analysis shall be performed by a state -accredited laboratory.
The chloride/conductivity sampling and the static water level measurement mentioned above shall be conducted
on the same day.
This data collection will assist the applicant and Ecology in determining if actions are necessary to prevent an
increasing trend in chloride concentrations (an indicator of seawater intrusion). Preventative actions may include
— reducing the instantaneous pumping rate, reducing the annual volume pumped, scheduling pumping to coincide
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with low tides, raising the pump intake, and/or limiting the number of service connections. Additional
methodologies have been outlined by Pleasant Harbor in their Groundwater Monitoring Plan.
Groundwater Monitoring Plan
1. Issuance of this permit is contingent with ongoing compliance with the Groundwater Monitoring Plan.
2. The monitoring program will continue for five years or until full build -out whichever is greater, at which
time the frequency of monitoring may be adjusted based on results.
The permit holder is required to prepare and submit an annual report summarizing monitoring results. The
report must be reviewed and stamped by a licensed hydrogeologist and is due by February 28`h of each
year.
Neighborhood Program
Issuance of this permit is contingent with ongoing compliance with the Neighborhood Water Supply Program required
by Jefferson County Planning. Ecology's approval of this permit does not limit any terms the County may require in the
Neighborhood Water Supply Program regarding access to the Pleasant Harbor water system by neighboring parcels if salt
water intrusion becomes an issue for neighboring wells on Black Point peninsula.
Development Schedule .
The development schedule shall be as follows:
Construction shall begin by July 1, 2011
Construction shall be completed by July 1, 2018.
Proof of Appropriation shall be filed by July 1, 2025.
The issuance of this permit in no way authorizes or grants any other permit required of the applicant, including
authorizations that may be required from the Department of Ecology Water Quality Program and the Department
of Health regarding stormwater management and reclaimed water.
The water user is advised that quantities recommended for the instantaneous and annual rates of withdrawal may
be reduced at the time of issuance of a final water right commensurate with the capacity of the installed system
and the amount of water used. While this ground water right authorizes water for the full development of this
project, domestic needs will be phased in as the resort builds out. Accordingly this groundwater permit may be
used for both domestic supply AND irrigation of 61 acres, with the 133 acre feet of irrigation demand designated
as a non-additive/alternate quantity as authorized by surface water permit S2-30437. To the extent the surface
water right has provided a reliable source of supply for the irrigation requirements, the final certificate for the
groundwater right may be issued to authorize only domestic, potable water, and quantities reported on the Proof
of Appropriation form limited to domestic supply.
FINDINGS OF FACTS AND ORDER
Upon reviewing the investigator's report, I find all facts, relevant and material to the subject application, have been
thoroughly investigated. Furthermore, I find water is available for appropriation and the appropriation as
recommended is a beneficial use and will not be detrimental to existing rights or the public welfare.
Therefore, I ORDER that a permit be issued under Ground Water Application Number G2-30436 subject to
existing rights and indicated provisions, to allow appropriation of public ground water for the amount and uses
specified in this report.
You have a right to appeal this ORDER. To appeal this you must:
File your appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings Board within 30 days of the "date of receipt" of this
document. Filing means actual receipt by the Board during regular office hours
Serve your appeal on the Department of Ecology within 30 days of the "date of receipt" of this document.
Service may be accomplished by any of the procedures identified in WAC 371-08-305(10). "Date of
receipt" is defined at RCW 43.21B.001 (2).
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Be sure to do the following:
• Include a copy of this document that you are appealing with your Notice of Appeal.
• Serve and file your appeal in paper form; electronic copies are not accepted.
1. File your appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings Board
Mail appeal to: Deliver your appeal in person to:
The Pollution Control Hearings Board The Pollution Control Hearings Board
PO Box 40903 OR 4224 — 6th Ave SE Rowe Six, Bldg 2
Olympia, WA 98504-0903 Lacey, WA 98503
2. Serve your appeal to the Department of Ecology
Mail appeal to: Deliver your appeal in person to:
The Department of Ecology
Appeals Coordinator
PO Box 47608
Olympia, WA 98504-7608
3. Send a copy of your appeal to:
Thomas Loranger
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
PO Box 47775
Olympia WA 98504-7775
The Department of Ecology
OR Appeals Coordinator
300 Desmond Dr SE
Lacey, WA 98503
For additional information, visit the Environmental Hearings Office Website: http:11www.eho.wa.gov . To find
laws and agency rules visit the Washington State Legislature Website: htW.-1Avww1.leg.wa.gov/CodeReviser .
Signed at Olympia, Washington, this day of L(1'16- 2010.
/2.
Thomas Loranger, Section Manager
Water Resources Program
Southwest Regional Office
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INVESTIGATOR'S REPORT
Water Right Permit No. G2-30436
BACKGROUND
DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE
On October 11, 2007, Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort filed two Applications for Water Right Permits;
the first to withdraw ground water at the maximum rates of 300 gpm for municipal supply and irrigation of 108
acres; and a second application to use water from a rainwater collection system, also for municipal supply and
irrigation of the same project. The applications were assigned application numbers G2-30436 and S2-30437
respectively. The project site is located on the Black Point Peninsula situated between the Dosewallips and
Duckabush Rivers, on the east side of Hood Canal, in the Skokomish River Watershed Inventory Area (WRIA
16) in Sections 15 and 22 of T25N, R2W.
Based on the provisions of RCW 43.21A.690 and RCW 90.03.265, Pacific Groundwater Group (PGG) prepared
this report under contract to Ecology. PGG reviewed all available documents pertaining to these applications,
including site conditions, historical water use, existing rights, and seniority of pending applications that could
potentially be affected by the application. PGG also performed supplemental analysis to evaluate recharge,
aquifer properties, and drawdown associated with the proposed pumping (PGG, 2009). Final determinations of
water availability were made by the Department of Ecology.
Under the provisions of RCW 90.03.290 and 90.44, a water right shall be issued upon findings that water is
available for appropriation for a beneficial use, that the appropriation will not impair existing rights or be
detrimental to the public welfare. In accordance with these provisions, I recommend issuance of Permit G2-
30436.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUANCE OF A WATER RIGHT PERMIT
Public Notice
A public notice of the proposed appropriation was published in the Jefferson County Leader on December 17'h
and 24`h, 2008. In response to the notice a protest letter was received from Mr. Gerald Steel on behalf of the
Brinnon Group, (Brinnon). These comments are addressed in the Report of Examination under the section
entitled Consideration of Protestant's Concerns.
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
While the Pleasant Harbor project's withdrawal of water is less than 2,250 gallons per minute, which does not in
itself trigger a SEPA review, a water right application is still subject to a SEPA threshold determination in
situations where it is part of a larger proposal that is subject to SEPA for other reasons (e.g., the need to obtain
other permits that are not exempt from SEPA).
The Statesman Group of Companies, LTD, and Black Point Properties, LLC, submitted an application with
Jefferson County for a Master Planned Resort (MPR) in the Black Point area. This project required an
amendment to the County's Comprehensive Plan, and thus this application is part of larger SEPA process.
The County, acting as lead agency, determined that this proposal was likely to have significant adverse
environmental impacts, and required that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be prepared.
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Brinnon Master Planned Resort was issued by the
Jefferson County SEPA-responsible official on November 27, 2007, and a final decision was made on January
14; 2008.
Water Resources Statute and Case Law
Chapters 90.03 and 90.44 RCW authorize the appropriation of public water for beneficial use and describe the
process for obtaining water rights. Laws governing the water right permitting process are contained in RCW
90.03.250 through 90.03.340 and RCW 90.44.050. In accordance with RCW 90.03.290, favorable determinations
must be made on the following four criteria in order for an application for a water right to be approved:
• Water must be available.
• There must be no impairment of existing rights.
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• The water use must be beneficial.
• The water use must not be detrimental to the public interest.
INVESTIGATION
Evaluation of this application included, but was not limited to, research and/or review of the following:
• Department of Ecology records of surface and ground water rights and claims, and well construction
reports within the vicinity of the subject production wells.
• Documents and reports applicable to the area, as referenced in the conclusions of this report.
• A field visit conducted by Peter Schwartzman of Pacific Groundwater Group and John Pearch of Ecology
on May 7h, 2009.
• Subsequent analysis of drawdown and pumping water level associated with the requested groundwater
withdrawal. PGG developed a preliminary groundwater flow model of the Black Point Peninsula and used
the model to evaluate responses to pumping.
• Chapters 90.03, 90.44 and 90.54 Revised Code of Washington
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE
The Pleasant Harbor development is situated adjacent to Hood Canal, two miles south of Brinnon on the Black
Point Peninsula. The peninsula has an area of about 710 acres, and is surrounded on three sides (north, south
and east) by the waters of the Hood Canal. The north side of the Peninsula is also bounded by Pleasant Harbor,
an inlet connected to the Hood Canal via a narrow channel. The western edge of Black Point Peninsula is
defined by US Highway 101, beyond which occur the foothills of the eastern Olympic mountain range.
The property contains stands of predominantly coniferous forests, interspersed with open meadow areas that were
logged approximately 40 years ago by previous owners. The property is characterized by terraced areas
separated by steep "kettle" formations caused by receding glaciers.
The project site has been logged and was formerly the site of a 500 -unit Thousand Trails (American
Campground) seasonal campground for trailers and campers.
INTENT OF WATER RIGHT APPLICATION
The intent of these filings is to secure water rights for the proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort and Golf Club
(Resort). The final plan for the Resort encompasses approximately 250 acres and includes the golf course resort
area of approximately 220 acres and the marina resort area of approximately 26 acres. The development will be a
Master Planned Resort that will include at the golf course resort area up to 890 residential units (802 townhouse
style condo units and at the marina resort 88 residential units), 46,000 square -feet of commercial space -
including retail and conference spaces, an 18 -hole golf course, 11,500 square feet of commercial space and the
existing 311 -slip marina.
PROJECTED WATER USE
The water supply for this project will combine the use of existing groundwater rights, new groundwater rights,
aquifer infiltration, rainfall water harvesting, and treatment and reuse of wastewater. Groundwater wells will be
the potable water supply source for the resort. Groundwater will also be used initially for irrigation; however, as
surface -water collection facilities are constructed on the property, surface water will replace groundwater as a
primary source for irrigation. The applicant is also pursuing plans for the development of reclaimed water for the
irrigation program. As this water becomes available, groundwater and surface water use will be reduced by the
available reclaimed water and as provided by the terms in the reclaimed water permit. Ultimately, at full resort
buildout, reclaimed water could potentially supply the majority of the irrigation demand, thus reducing the
overall use of groundwater and surface water.
POTABLE WATER DEMANDS
The proposed development is being designed to consume less than 40% of the water that a typical development
uses by implementing water saving devices. Pleasant Harbor proposes the use of low flow toilets, motion
activated faucets, low flow showerheads, and high -efficiency washing machines.
The applicant has calculated the potable residential water demand to be only 70 gallons per day (gpd) for each
residential unit, Water resource management report, 2020 Engineering Report, March 22, 2007, section 2.1.2
Page 7
(2020 Report). Also see Chapter 3 of the EIS for the Resort. However, this is recognized to be a low residential
demand. The State Department of Health (DOH), who will approve the number of connections for the water
system, recommends that for planning purposes, a higher number be used with the understanding that actual
demand may be more in line with the applicant's estimates.
The annual quantity of water that will be authorized for the domestic use of the Resort is based on the ADD and
the seasonal occupancy of the Resort. Because there are no records at this time for the lower 70 gpd/ERU
estimate, the application is considered for a request at this time for a quantity of water for full development based
on the 175 gpd/ERU1. The occupancy of the Resort is determined to range from 85% in the high season to 30%
in the low season, with an average of 53% occupancy. 2020 Report; EIS, chapter 3; Water Supply and
Groundwater Analysis, Subsurface Group LLC, December 17, 2008 (Subsurface Report).
At 175 gpd — prorated to account for seasonal usage, the annual demand for residential potable water supply is 93
acre feet per year. The application applied for the water right based on this calculation, with the expectation that
in the future the actual water use will be 40% of this amount. In addition to domestic water needs associated with
the living units, the applicant has estimated 25,000 gpd or 28 afy for commercial use over an expected total area
of approximately 57,500 square feet. This is a reasonable quantity requested when considering the commercial
uses include a restaurant, lounge, commercial kitchen, a conference center for up to 400 guests, marina
operations, offices, and shops.
Given these estimates, the potable water demand at the design occupancy is about 121 ac -ft per year. Table 1
details the resorts estimated water demand based on projected occupancy rates.
Table 1. Potable Water Demand
Potable Water Demand Based on 890 units
Crop Irrigation Requirement
(in/mo)
Crop Irrigation Requirement
(acre -ft)
Occupancy %
85%
50%
30%
# of Month
4 months
3 months
5 months
# Units Occupied/Day
757
445
267
Potable Water/ ay
132,113
77,240
47,000
Potable Water/Year
16 117 791
7,106,093
7,106,093
Annual use
121 acre-feet er
year includes additional 28 acre-feet associated with commercial uses
IRRIGATION (NON -POTABLE) WATER DEMAND
The irrigation program includes irrigation of the golf course, and a "Fire Smart" program intended to promote
natural vegetation and reduce fire hazards in other areas.
Irrigation at the golf course will be applied to 61 acres with state-of-the-art. equipment designed to minimize
water use and promote efficiency. PGG estimated water demand at the golf course based on the Washington
Irrigation Guide assuming turf grass grown in the vicinity of Quilcene with an irrigation efficiency of 85 percent,
as summarized below:
Table 2. Irrigation Demands
Month
Crop Irrigation Requirement
(in/mo)
Crop Irrigation Requirement
(acre -ft)
Total Irrigation Requirement
(acre -ft)
April
0.64
3.25
3.83
May
2.37
12.05
14.17
June
3.31
16.83
19.80
July
5.12
26.03
30.62
August
3.99
20.28
23.86
September
2.10
10.68
12.56
Total
17.53
89.11
104.84
In addition, the applicant has requested 28 of/yr to be applied to 120 acres under the Fire Smart program during
the April -to -October growing season. The Fire Smart Program has been designed to promote native vegetation
growth and reduce fire hazards. Native vegetation is primarily dormant in the summer months and a 20 percent
evapotranspiration factor has been assign to wet them. Statesmen applied this rate to 120 acres of property that
will not be developed by the proposal, and calculated a Fire Smart program demand of about 28 acre-feet per
year. Total irrigation demand is therefore estimated to be 133 of/yr.
'DOH recommends using 175 gpd /ERU for ADD and 350 gpd/ERU for the maximum daily demand (MDD) to
calculate potable demand, as stipulated in Sections 5.2.1.1 and 5.2.1.5 of the DOH Water System Design Manual
(Design manual)
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Assuming that the Fire Smart program is applied between July and September, PGG estimates that average
monthly irrigation demand would approach the total requested Qi for the two water rights (300 gpm) during the
maximum irrigation month (July). Because irrigation demand comprises a significant portion of the total
requested Qi during the dryer summer months, satisfying this demand will rely on storage of water during other
portions of the year. Irrigation water will be stored in Kettle B located near the driving range. The kettle will be
lined to form a storage pond, and should be capable of holding 60 million gallons of water. Subsurface
Memorandum, page 15. (Note that the total irrigation demand of 133 of is equivalent to 43.3 million gallons.)
Water will be pumped from the pond with a pressurized piping system to meet irrigation and fire flow needs.
Groundwater under this water right will be used to establish the golf course; however as alternate sources of
water become available they will provide an increasing portion of the irrigation demand. Surface water will
come from rooftop collection systems and storm runoff. The use of this surface water would be authorized under
surface water right application S2-304372. The groundwater right will remain available as a back-up source;
however groundwater is not expected to be needed.
Additionally, the Resort is planning to apply for a reclaimed water permit, and if approved the non -potable water
derived from wastewater treated to Class A reclaimed water standards will be the primary source for irrigation of
the 61 acre golf course and also the developer's "Fire Smart" program. Both the groundwater right and the
surface. water right will be retained as back-up supplies if the reclaimed water source'is not available or is
inadequate for a period of time. The reclaimed water will be authorized for use under a Department of Ecology
Water Quality Program Reclaimed Water Permit.
Total Irrigation Requirement
Since the Washington State Cooperative Extension does not calculate irrigation demands for a Brinnon station,
irrigation duty for this project are based on climatic conditions at the nearby Quilcene, 11 miles north of the
Black Point Peninsula.
The crop irrigation requirements for the irrigation of pasture and turf amount to 17.54 inches per acre over an
April to September irrigation season. The applicants will be installing a new, efficient irrigation system assumed
to be at least 85% efficient.
• Using a Crop Irrigation Requirement (CIR) for pasture/turf, of 17.54 in/yr for the irrigation season,
the CIR for 61 acres is (17.54 in/l2 in/ft) * 61 acres = 89 ac-ft/yr.
• Application Efficiency (Ea) for pop-up sprinklers is approximately 85% efficient, assuming a 10%
evaporation factor, the estimated Total Irrigation Requirement (TIR) = 105 ac-ft/yr.
TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT
Annual Quantities
The total water requirements for this project amount to 254 acre-feet per year. It should be noted that while the
ground water right would authorize water for the full development of this project, it is the applicant's intent that
domestic needs will. be phased in as the resort builds out. Accordingly the groundwater permit should be used for
both domestic supply AND irrigation (and Fire Smart) with the 133 acre feet of irrigation demand designated as
an alternate source and a non -additive quantity to the right authorized by surface water permit S2-30437.
Instantaneous quantities
The application requests 300 gallons per minute. This is a maximum quantity of water that would be withdrawn
from up to the 3 wells on the site. If groundwater supplied the entire Resort, both potable and irrigation, the
quantity withdrawn from the ground was calculated by the applicant to amount to 150 gallons per minute on an
average annual basis. At such time that surface water is available for irrigation the average annual withdrawal
will be 75 gallons per minute, with a range over the year of a low of 50 gallons per minute to a peals of 109
gallons per minute. Based on the need for this water for the initial development and recognizing the needs of
maximum demands for water system planning under DOH regulations, the 300 gallons per minute is reasonable.
EXISTING WATER RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT SITE
There are currently 5 other water rights appurtenant to the same property. Two, ground water certificates G2-
20465 and G2-24359, are associated directly with facilities that Statesmen will now operate. On paper these two
rights amount to 28 acre-feet per year. Water right certificates G2-27964, G2-21134 and G2-23623 are
associated with the Pleasant Tides Water Co-op which serves water for domestic supply on the Black Point
2 Rooftop rainwater collection systems are exempt from the water right permitting process; however the applicant has elected to get a
water right permit for this portion of their water use.
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Peninsula. While the Statesmen project is located partially within the service area of the Co-op, and Pleasant
Tides could supply an additional 12.5 acre-feet, the parties have not reached an agreement and Statesmen has
elected to pursue its own rights.
Table 3. Existing Water Rights Summary
Status of Existing Rights
Ground water certificate G2-20465 issued to American Campgrounds is appurtenant to one of the production
wells that will be used for the resort. The certificate authorizes the withdrawal of 55 gpm, and 25 acre-feet per
year, based on the projected water demand of an 800 trailer RV park and other incidental water use. The facility
was never metered it is unknown how much water was actually used. Since it has been a number of years since
the campground was fully operational, the applicant has requested that this certificate not be considered as an
available source of supply for this project.
Ground water certificate G2-24359 was issued for the domestic demands of the existing Pleasant Harbor marina
area, including a small commercial establishment and also water used at the marina. Given the type of project,
and without evidence to the contrary we assume that the full 3 acre-feet is a reasonable water duty.
HYDROGEOLOGIC ANALYSIS/GROUND-WATER FLOW SYSTEM
Regional Setting, Land Use, and Topography
Black Point Peninsula is located in the northern portion of the Hood Canal, southeastern Jefferson County, about
3 miles south of Brinnon and 40 miles north of Shelton (Figure 1). The Peninsula is part of Water Resource
Inventory Area 16 (Skokomish-Dosewallips). The Peninsula is primarily residential with a small marina on the
north side, however much of the Peninsula was originally intended to be developed as a campground area.
The surface area of the Peninsula is approximately 1.1 square miles (696 acres; area of the Peninsula east of
Highway 101) of which Statesman holds approximately 0.34 square. miles (220 acres) (Figure 1). The
topography ranges from steep, coastal bluffs to gently rolling uplands. Most of the shoreline consists of steep
bluffs with narrow beaches. The central portion of the Peninsula contains large surface depressions known as
kettles. Kettles are landform features from the Vashon ice age that resulted in blocks of ice calving from the
front of the receding glacier and becoming buried partially too wholly by glacial outwash. The Peninsula is
bounded by saltwater on three sides, from Pleasant Harbor to the north, the Hood Canal to the east and the
Duckabush River delta to the south. The ground surface elevation ranges from about 60 feet in the deepest kettle,
to elevation 320 feet on a hill in the southeast portion of the site. The average site elevation of the Pleasant
Harbor Resort is about 180 to 200 feet.
CLIMATE
The site occurs in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, although the rain shadow effect is smaller near the
site than further to the north and northwest. The climate is northwest marine; where winter months are typically
moderate and wet, while summer months are typically mild and dry. Over 55 inches of precipitation fall in
Quilcene, about 11 miles north of the site. Most of the precipitation events in the site area are generated from
southerly storms that move north up the canal. Precipitation data are also available from Madrona Ridge, which
is on the West side of Hwy. 101 across from Pleasant Harbor. The data are collected by Mr. Bruce Klanke, who
was trained by and uses an automated weather station approved by NOAA. His data are transmitted to Mesowest
and are available at their website under location AS461. Comparison of data from the two locations shows
slightly more precipitation at Madrona Ridge (59 vs. 55 in/yr over the period 1992 through 2008), with very
similar seasonal variation (PGG, 2009). Over a period from 1948 through 2005, average annual precipitation at
Quilcene gage "2 SW" (456846) was 55.4 in/yr, with monthly average temperatures ranging from a 60.7 OF high
to a 39.7 OF low (http://www.wrcc.dri.edulcgi-bin/c1iMAIN.pI?waquic). For estimating precipitation recharge to
the Black Point Peninsula, PGG used Quilcene precipitation and temperature data for the period of 1948 to 2005.
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Black Point Water Co Inc
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Status of Existing Rights
Ground water certificate G2-20465 issued to American Campgrounds is appurtenant to one of the production
wells that will be used for the resort. The certificate authorizes the withdrawal of 55 gpm, and 25 acre-feet per
year, based on the projected water demand of an 800 trailer RV park and other incidental water use. The facility
was never metered it is unknown how much water was actually used. Since it has been a number of years since
the campground was fully operational, the applicant has requested that this certificate not be considered as an
available source of supply for this project.
Ground water certificate G2-24359 was issued for the domestic demands of the existing Pleasant Harbor marina
area, including a small commercial establishment and also water used at the marina. Given the type of project,
and without evidence to the contrary we assume that the full 3 acre-feet is a reasonable water duty.
HYDROGEOLOGIC ANALYSIS/GROUND-WATER FLOW SYSTEM
Regional Setting, Land Use, and Topography
Black Point Peninsula is located in the northern portion of the Hood Canal, southeastern Jefferson County, about
3 miles south of Brinnon and 40 miles north of Shelton (Figure 1). The Peninsula is part of Water Resource
Inventory Area 16 (Skokomish-Dosewallips). The Peninsula is primarily residential with a small marina on the
north side, however much of the Peninsula was originally intended to be developed as a campground area.
The surface area of the Peninsula is approximately 1.1 square miles (696 acres; area of the Peninsula east of
Highway 101) of which Statesman holds approximately 0.34 square. miles (220 acres) (Figure 1). The
topography ranges from steep, coastal bluffs to gently rolling uplands. Most of the shoreline consists of steep
bluffs with narrow beaches. The central portion of the Peninsula contains large surface depressions known as
kettles. Kettles are landform features from the Vashon ice age that resulted in blocks of ice calving from the
front of the receding glacier and becoming buried partially too wholly by glacial outwash. The Peninsula is
bounded by saltwater on three sides, from Pleasant Harbor to the north, the Hood Canal to the east and the
Duckabush River delta to the south. The ground surface elevation ranges from about 60 feet in the deepest kettle,
to elevation 320 feet on a hill in the southeast portion of the site. The average site elevation of the Pleasant
Harbor Resort is about 180 to 200 feet.
CLIMATE
The site occurs in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, although the rain shadow effect is smaller near the
site than further to the north and northwest. The climate is northwest marine; where winter months are typically
moderate and wet, while summer months are typically mild and dry. Over 55 inches of precipitation fall in
Quilcene, about 11 miles north of the site. Most of the precipitation events in the site area are generated from
southerly storms that move north up the canal. Precipitation data are also available from Madrona Ridge, which
is on the West side of Hwy. 101 across from Pleasant Harbor. The data are collected by Mr. Bruce Klanke, who
was trained by and uses an automated weather station approved by NOAA. His data are transmitted to Mesowest
and are available at their website under location AS461. Comparison of data from the two locations shows
slightly more precipitation at Madrona Ridge (59 vs. 55 in/yr over the period 1992 through 2008), with very
similar seasonal variation (PGG, 2009). Over a period from 1948 through 2005, average annual precipitation at
Quilcene gage "2 SW" (456846) was 55.4 in/yr, with monthly average temperatures ranging from a 60.7 OF high
to a 39.7 OF low (http://www.wrcc.dri.edulcgi-bin/c1iMAIN.pI?waquic). For estimating precipitation recharge to
the Black Point Peninsula, PGG used Quilcene precipitation and temperature data for the period of 1948 to 2005.
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Geologic Setting
The project site lies on the boundary of the Physiographic province of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget
Sound Lowland.
The geology of the Peninsula has been mapped by Dragovich et al. (2002) and Carson (1976), with some
additional mapping by Subsurface Group (2008) on the Statesman property. Surficial geologic mapping in the
site vicinity shows exposures of recent beach deposits, Vashon age glacial sediments, pre-Vashon non -glacial
sediments, and older bedrock.
Multiple glaciations have occurred in the project vicinity during Pleistocene times (10,000 to 200,000 years ago).
These glaciations, and intervening non -glacial periods, have deposited sediments in the project area that reflect a
complex history of deposition and erosion. Wells and outcrops on the Black Point Peninsula show that the
bedrock is overlain by both glacial sediments from the most recent glaciation (Vashon Stade of the Fraser
Glaciation, which occupied the area about 19,000 to 13,000 years ago) and older non -glacial sediments. In some
places, the Vashon glaciation is interpreted to have eroded away substantial thicknesses of pre-Vashon
sediments; whereas in other areas the pre-Vashon non -glacial sediments are observed closer to the land surface.
The Vashon glacial deposits are interpreted to be thickest in the western and central portions of the peninsula;
whereas in more eastern portions of the peninsula the older, non -glacial sediments escaped deep erosion, and are
observed cropping out on the south-central and south-east beach bluffs.
Vashon glacial sediments include a sequence (from bottom to top) of advance outwash, glacial till, and spotty
occurrences of recessional and ice -contact outwash. As the glacial ice known as the Puget Lobe advanced into
the project area, meltwater streams began depositing advance outwash deposits. Coarser sediments (e.g. sands
and gravels) were deposited in fluvial (stream) environments, whereas finer sediments (e.g. silts and silty sands)
were deposited in glacio-lacustrine (lake) environments created when portions of the Puget lobe blocked drainage
of the meltwater streams. As the Puget Lobe advanced into site vicinity, advance outwash deposits were overrun
by the glacier and a dense mixture of silts, sands, gravel, cobbles and boulders known as Vashon glacial till was
deposited under the advancing glacial ice. As the glacier retreated, the project site experienced active ice margin
deposition and later ice stagnation. Glacial Lake Leland began draining and releasing large volumes of water that
flowed through the area, eroding advance outwash and till in some areas and depositing recessional outwash in
others. Large stagnant blocks of ice eventually melted and produced deep localized depressions known as kettles.
Surfrcial geology on the Black Point Peninsula is dominated by exposures of glacial till, ice -contact deposits and
recessional outwash.
Older Pre-Vashon non -glacial deposits are interpreted as part of the Whidbey Formation. They are composed of
very dense stratified fine to coarse sand interbedded with gravelly sand with occasional 2 to 6 -inch thick clayey
silty beds. The sands and gravels are fluvially deposited with a source area in the Olympic Mountain foothills to
the west.
The bedrock unit of the Peninsula is known as the Crescent Formation (basalt), located on the surface along its
northern and east -central portions. The bedrock is exposed on the northeast corner and the eastern -central
portions of the Black Point Peninsula and in the foothills northwest and southwest of the peninsula; bedrock is
also known to be close to land surface in locations immediately west of the peninsula. However, it is not certain
how deep the Crescent Formation extends below the surface, in the southern portion of the Peninsula. Wells have
only penetrated the Crescent Formation on west of Highway 101 and indicate a separate aquifer that is
disconnected from the Sea Level aquifer. The bedrock surface in the project vicinity has been shaped by former
glacial episodes and by the Duckabush and Dosewallips rivers. On the Black Point Peninsula, an erosional valley
formed during prior glaciations is interpreted to trend north -south through the western and central portions of the
peninsula, and has been filled in by both glacial and non -glacial sediments.
GROUNDWATER OCCURRENCE
Groundwater in the vicinity of the Black Point Peninsula occurs in the Vashon advance outwash deposits, the
pre-Vashon non -glacial deposits and to a lesser extent in bedrock. Because the Vashon and pre-Vashon deposits
have no intervening low -permeability aquitard, these two units form a single aquifer where both are present
below the regional water table. For the purpose of this report, saturated conditions within either or both of these
units is referred to as the "sea level aquifer". The sea -level aquifer is can be moderately productive, and is
capable of providing several hundred gallons per minute to properly constructed wells. In contrast, bedrock
produces low quantities of groundwater from fractures, and therefore constitutes a minor aquifer in the study
area. The following points describe salient features of the groundwater flow system beneath and immediately
adjacent to the Black Point Peninsula:
I . Investigation of hydrogeologic conditions in the bedrockaquifer immediately west of the Black Point
Peninsula concluded that the bedrock and sea level aquifers are relatively separate and do not exhibit
significant hydraulic continuity with one another (Aspect, 2006). This conclusion was based on aquifer
testing conducted at the Tudor Well (water right application G2-29065), which found that drawdown in the
bedrock aquifer did not propagate to the glacial aquifer and that chloride concentrations increased
significantly in the bedrock aquifer but remained stable in the glacial aquifer system.
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2. The sea level aquifer generally occurs under unconfined conditions. The till which overlies the aquifer is
somewhat discontinuous. No springs or seeps were identified or sampled from the sea level aquifer by the
Subsurface Group (2008). The top of the sea level aquifer is just a few feet above sea level on most parts of
the Peninsula, whereas the aquifer base is well below sea level. Most wells tap this aquifer, but none
penetrate the entire thickness.
3. The sea level aquifer is expected to be moderately transmissive based on sedimentary textures and aquifer
thickness. A 24-hour, 65 gallons -per -minute (gpm) pumping test was conducted at the American
Campground on the project site, and showed a delayed yield response typical of unconfined aquifer
conditions (Subsurface Group, 2008). Early -time data from the aquifer test provided an estimated
transmissivity of approximately 2,500 ft2/day and a confined storage coefficient of 0.0007 (PGG, 2009).
Over timeframes of months to years, unconfined storage coefficient values (e.g. 0.1 to 0.2) are expected in the
sea level aquifer.
4. PGG estimated precipitation recharge to the Black Point Peninsula based on precipitation and temperature
data from Quilcene gage "2 SW" (456846) over the period from 1948 through 2005 and the observation that
most precipitation infiltrates into surficial soils without significant runoff (Subsurface Group, 2008). Using a
proprietary version of the USGS "Deep Percolation Model", PGG estimated that out of an average
precipitation of 55.4 in/yr, associated recharge is on the order of 37.7 in/yr with losses to evapotranspiration
of about 17.7 in/yr (PGG, 2009). Potential evapotranspiration was estimated to be 26.9 in/yr. In addition to
recharge from precipitation, the peninsula receives recharge from the foothills to the west, likely as a
combination of subsurface groundwater flow ("subflow") and surface runoff.
5. Groundwater discharge from the Black Point Peninsula primarily occurs to marine water, but may also occur
to small surface -water features and to groundwater wells. The peninsula is surrounded on three sides by the
marine waters of Hood Canal. Groundwater in the sea level aquifer discharges to marine water to the north
(along Pleasant Harbor) and towards the south. An eastern discharge pathway may also occur, but is at least
partially blocked by bedrock.
Groundwater elevations were mapped at select monitoring wells on the peninsula by the Subsurface Group
(2008). The mapping shows groundwater elevations on the order of 9 to 10.5 feet NGVD88 in central
portions of the peninsula (at wells MW -3 and V WP -6). Higher groundwater elevations (15.2 feet NGVD88)
are observed along the western peninsula near SRI 01, likely due to the effects of groundwater recharge from
the uplands to the west. An anomalously high groundwater elevation is observed along the eastern portion of
the southern coastline (27.5 feet NGVD88 in Well MW -2), which PGG interprets as possibly affected by
subsurface bedrock topography. Based on the geometry of the peninsula and its hydro -geologic framework, it
is reasonable to expect groundwater flow towards the southern and northern coast -lines, a possible flowpath
towards the eastern coastline (depending on the subsurface occurrence of bedrock.towards the east), and
higher groundwater elevations in the western and central portions of the peninsula.
PGG performed a preliminarywater balance for the peninsula. Precipitation recharge is estimated to be
approximately 2,230 of/yr over the entire 710 -acre peninsula and 785 af/yr over the 250 -acre project site
based on a recharge rate of 37.7 in/yr. In developing the analytic element groundwater flow model, PGG
produced one interpretation where recharge inflow (subflow) from the western foothills was estimated to be
on the order of 100 af/yr, although other interpretations could also be developed. Out of a total groundwater
inflow of 2,330 af/yr, current groundwater withdrawals are estimated to be on the order of 47 of/yr (about 2
percent of total recharge). This rough estimate is based on an assumed 300 gpd water use at 140 residences
(the Pleasant Tides Water Coop system serves a total of 103 hookups, the Black Point Commercial Power
water system serves 6 hookups, and about 30 well -log locations are contained in Ecology's online well log
database). Given that existing residences predominantly employ septic systems, at least half that groundwater
withdrawal is re -introduced to the groundwater flow system as septic effluent. On a net basis, about 99
percent of the recharge to the peninsula is currently unconsumed by pumping. Most of that recharge is
expected to discharge to marine water, although a small portion may discharge to various minor surface -water
features.
Given that the Black Point Peninsula is surrounded on three sides by marine water, both the sea level aquifer
and the bedrock aquifer are potentially vulnerable to saltwater intrusion. The potential for saltwater intrusion
depends, in part, on the relative balance between freshwater flushing through the aquifer and the magnitude
of groundwater withdrawals. The bedrock aquifer system appears to be highly susceptible to intrusion under
small to moderate rates of withdrawal. High chlorides plague the Tudor Well and Pleasant Harbor Well #2,
which are both completed in bedrock. In contrast, the Pleasant Tides Well and Pleasant Harbor Well #3, both
completed in glacial sediments, have no apparent issues with chloride. Seawater Intrusion is further
discussed in this ROE in a subsequent section entitled Seawater Intrusion.
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GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY
Pleasant Harbor Well Construction
The existing (former. American Campground) production well is located in the central portion of the Black Point
Peninsula in the SW '/a SE '/a Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 2 West W.M. The well was completed in
July, 1972 to a total depth of 271 feet, approximately 2,100 feet inland from the southeastern shoreline of the
Peninsula. The land surface elevation at the well head is 145 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The well is
screened in the sea level aquifer (Pre-Vashon non -glacial deposits) from 215 to 270 feet below ground surface
(bgs) (-70 ft to -125 ft MSL). In May, 2008 the static water level in the well was 136.1 feet bgs (8.74 ft MSL)
(Subsurface Group, 2008).
In addition to the existing former campground well, two additional production wells will be constructed on the
Pleasant Harbor property. One of these two new wells is intended as a possible replacement of the Campground.
well which is an older well with possible infrastructure limitations. The other potential new well is to be located
on the southeastern portion of the property, approximately 340 feet from the southern shoreline of the Hood
Canal in Section 22.
To date, groundwater availability has only been established at the Section 15 location, and based on the analysis
of PGG (2009) and Pearch 2010). Monitoring Well "MW -2" was installed at the Section 22 location,
encountered groundwater at a depth of 151 feet below land surface; however, aquifer testing at this location
would require installation of a larger test or production well. As previously noted, Well MW -2 has an
anomalously high groundwater elevation that may be indicative of a relatively high subsurface bedrock elevation,
and which could limit available groundwater flow to a production well installed at this location.
Because groundwater availability at the Section 22 site has not yet been established, approval of this
Permit is based solely on the attributes of the Section 15 site. Before the applicant would be allowed to
withdraw groundwater from the Section 22 location, they would need to: 1) install and test a new well, 2) show
that the aquifer test data suggest sufficient availability at the site, and 3) show that pumping from the site will not
cause new impairment to surrounding senior water -right holders or be detrimental to the public interest due to
saltwater intrusion concerns (see Section on "provisions").
Regardless of whether of the Section 22 site provides sufficient water supply, Ecology and PGG fmd that
sufficient supply for all three wells could be derived from the Section 15 site. Groundwater availability at the
Section 15 site is established based on:
• Interpretation of the 24-hour, 65 gpm aquifer test performed on the American Campground Well;
• Interpretation of short duration well testing at higher rates (250 and 307 gpm) by the driller;
• Estimated long-term aquifer drawdown based on aquifer property estimates; and,
• Consideration of available drawdown in properly constructed production wells.
A conservative estimate of maximum total drawdown at the American Campground Well pumping at 300 gpm is
54 feet, however drawdown in multiple production wells would be considerably less if the pumping were
distributed between two or more wells.
The American Campground Well is screened between 215 and 270 feet bls and has a static groundwater level of
135 feet bls. This provides an available drawdown of about 80 feet, of which a minimum of 15 feet should be
reserved for a well pump and seasonal water -level fluctuations, thus providing a usable drawdown on the order or
65 feet. Thus, available drawdown appears to be sufficient to supply either the American Campground Well
pumping at a maximum pumping rate of 300 gpm or two wells in this general vicinity dividing this total
pumping.
Water balances for the area indicate that estimated groundwater recharge on the Black Point Peninsula (2,330
of/yr) is significantly higher than the annual allocation associated with the water right (254 af/yr). Therefore,
water availability is considered highly likely both at the scale of the production well and the aquifer system.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO EXISTING GROUND AND SURFACE WATER RIGHTS
The proposed water right would withdraw as much as .254 af/yr of groundwater from wells completed within the
sea level aquifer. This translates to an average annual withdrawal of 158 gpm. The water right would be limited
to a maximum instantaneous withdrawal of 300 gpm from three wells. A portion of this water right quantity is
expected to be supplied from surface water sources - which are addressed in a separate ROE, or from reclaimed
water. However, for the purpose of evaluating impacts, a conservative approach assumes that the full quantity of
water could be pumped from the sea level aquifer.
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PGG developed a groundwater flow model to improve estimates of aquifer transmissivity beneath the peninsula,
to estimate drawdown associated with the proposed pumping, and to estimate seawater intrusion potential
associated with pumping (PGG, 2009). Several model scenarios were developed to address uncertainties
regarding aquifer occurrence (i.e. occurrence of subsurface bedrock boundaries), groundwater subflow from
upgradient (areas west of Highway 101), and alternative interpretations of aquifer transmissivity by the
Subsurface Group (2008). Modeling results found that drawdowns associated with the pumping scenarios are
relatively small across the peninsula (predicted drawdowns .were on the order of several tenths of a foot in near
coastal locations), and are not expected to impair the ability of existing wells to obtain customary well yields.
SEAWATER INTRUSION
Increasing chloride concentrations in nearby domestic wells as a result of seawater intrusion is a concern to many
individual well owners and residents on the coast of the Black Point Peninsula. In response to these concerns,
Ecology conducted a study to determine baseline chloride levels in existing coastal domestic. wells in order to
establish a future groundwater monitoring strategy for the Pleasant Harbor development. The goals of this study
were to: (1) evaluate the general extent of seawater intrusion; and (2) assess the need for future monitoring of
groundwater levels and chloride concentrations. Pearch Hydrogeologic Memo Part I: Chloride Sampling in
Coastal Domestic Wells on the Black Point Peninsula, Jefferson County, Washington, pertaining to Water Right
Application G2-30146 January 2010.
The results of this study allow Ecology to give Pleasant Harbor appropriate provisions pertaining to water quality
and water level monitoring. Specific mitigation measures will be identified and applied to Pleasant Harbor in
case their production wells increase chlorides levels in any neighboring wells. This report describes the findings
of an investigation of geology, groundwater quantity, ground -water quality, and seawater intrusion potential on
the Black Point Peninsula, Jefferson County, Washington.
Ecology finds that seawater intrusion is not a widespread problem on the Peninsula - chloride concentrations are
within acceptable limits in most domestic wells. However, there are two areas near the shoreline where local
intrusion appears to be indicated in the sea -level aquifer. Local upconing of the saltwater wedge was evident in
two domestic wells that exceeded the MCL of 250 mg/L (Washington State Department of Health drinking water
standards). The 367 feet deep well on Cormorant Drive (ACY954), 3,100 feet west of the ACG well, was
sampled in August, 2009 and had a chloride concentration of 3,500 mg/L. The 58 foot well on Black Point Road
(ABA112), 2,400 feet northeast of the ACG well, was sampled in September, 1998 and had a chloride
concentration of 12,053 mg/L. It is assumed that both of these wells were originally drilled at a depth within or
close proximity.of the saltwater wedge and high chlorides have forced these wells to be unusable. However,
additional domestic wells sampled in August, 2009 indicate there is not presently a wide -spread lateral intrusion
occurring in the sea -level aquifer (well water in 8 other domestic wells exhibit chlorides to be less than 26 mg/L).
More detailed reporting of Ecology's sampling results can be found in Pearch, (2010).
Regardless, domestic wells on the coast of Black Point Peninsula are still potentially at risk of a wide -spread
lateral seawater intrusion as a result of Pleasant Harbor's proposed groundwater withdrawals. Thus Pleasant
Harbor must continue to monitor chlorides in production wells and monitoring wells (per Pleasant Harbor's
Groundwater monitoring Plan) and selected private domestic wells (per Jefferson County Ordinance 01-0128-08
Neighborhood Water Supply Program). (See attached documents.)
ChloridelSeawater Intrusion Monitoring Recommendations
Both Ecology and Jefferson County have agreed that monitoring for chloride, electrical conductivity and static
water levels is essential for ensuring that Pleasant Harbor will maintain an adequate water supply for the
proposed Pleasant Harbor wells and for the existing domestic wells on the coast of the Black Point Peninsula.
As a condition of permit issuance Ecology is requiring monitoring of both onsite production wells and a series of
dedicated monitoring wells. With Ecology's input Pleasant Harbor has established a monitoring plan that will
monitor for saltwater intrusion in all Pleasant harbor wells and nearby domestic wells. Continued compliance
with the Groundwater Monitoring Plan is a requirement of the permit issuance. The monitoring plan addresses
the location of both dedicated and private monitoring wells, the frequency of data collection and sampling
parameters. Pleasant Harbor is required to summarize this data in an annual report with will be submitted to
Ecology for review. The plan is intended to be adaptable and can be modified if warranted based on monitoring
results.
In addition to the Monitoring Plan, Jefferson County's approval of the FEIS completed for Pleasant Harbor
requires the project to be subject to a Neighborhood Water Supply Program which establishes a strategy to
protect domestic wells, as well as provide a contingency plan should other water users experience high chloride
levels. The Neighborhood Water Supply Program is required by Jefferson County in Ordinance 01-0128-08,
and also by this water right permit. The Neighborhood Water Supply Program requires Pleasant Harbor to
provide access to its water system by neighboring water users if saltwater intrusion becomes an issue for wells on
Black Point peninsula. (see Neighborhood Water Supply Program for details)
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CONSISTENCY WITH WATERSHED PLANNING
In 1998, the Washington State Legislature passed the Watershed Management Act, codified in the Revised Code
of Washington RCW 90.82. This law focuses on addressing water quantity, water quality, fish habitat, and
instream flow at the local level. In the Skokomish-Dosewallips watershed (WRIA 16), the Planning Unit consists
of Mason and Jefferson counties, the Skokomish Tribe, the Port of Hoodsport, Mason County Public Utility
District #1, local community groups, citizen representatives, and other environmental, development, and
recreation interests.
The WRIA 16 Planning Unit has been working together on watershed planning since 1999. The WRIA 16
Planning Unit (also known as the Skokomish-Dosewallips Water Resource Inventory Area) prepared a watershed
plan for the area which was adopted by the Boards of County Commissioners in both Jefferson and Mason
Counties. The plan includes numerous recommendations to protect and enhance the water quality, water
resources and habitat throughout the watershed.
While the group has opted not to recommend any specific flows for the watershed and has directed Ecology to
work directly with the Skokomish Tribe to formally establish instream flows, there are recommendation in the
plan related to this project, specifically:
1. Develop a golf course management plan that addresses both water conservation and use of pesticides and
fertilizers (see plan recommendation 3.2.4).
2. Conduct comprehensive water quality monitoring at the site.
3. In partnership with a recognized land trust, permanently protect the shoreline buffer area with a
conservation easement to ensure that no structures are developed there and that native -vegetation is
maximized and retained.
4. Evaluate and address the indirect and cumulative impacts of this development on the Duckabush and
Dosewallips River watersheds, including indirect and cumulative impacts to habitat for listed species and
to health. of Hood Canal
The project proponents are aware of the goals of the watershed plan, and have expressed intent to develop this
project accordingly. Other components of the Statesman project that are addressed by the watershed plan
include:
• Exploring water reclamation from wastewater treatment plants. Water from wastewater treatment plants
can be treated to such a high level that it can be reused safely for non -drinking purposes such as irrigation,
streamflow augmentation, or aquifer recharge. Statesmen intend to use as much non -potable water as
possible to meet its needs.
• Enact low -impact development requirements to minimize impervious surface and maximize onsite
management of storm water, Low Impact Development (LID) is an innovative approach to storm water
management that strives to manage storm water on-site rather than convey and manage it through large,
costly infrastructure investments. The proposed project is designed to maximize storm water recharge, as
well as control runoff from the site.
CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTANT'S CONCERNS:
A protest letter received from Mr. Gerald Steel on behalf of the Brinnon Group, (Brinnon) raised several issues
regarding this project, specifically that:
1. The applications filed by the applicant were incomplete because the locations of the wells are not
specked.
PGG notes that these applications were accepted as complete by the Department of Ecology. As required by
statute they included information regarding the rate of withdrawal and proposed locations of the production
wells and diversion points defined by quarter/quarter section. The applications were supplemented by other
planning documents specifically the "Water Management Plan" which is included in the references.
Two wells were originally proposed. The fust well (American Campground Well) is already installed and
tested. The second well location has not been tested, and. PGG/Ecology note that it may not provide
favorable hydrogeologic conditions for a production well. In that case, the second (and third) wells can be
located adjacent to the American Campground Well site, and the site is expected to provide sufficient yield
(see water availability section).
2. The project has not been sufficiently well defined and that it is difficult to assess future water demand.
The Protestants note discrepancies in the detail of the project between the various planning documents.
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PGG agrees that this is a large complicated project and that numerous planning documents have been
prepared over the lengthy planning process. While there is some variation in certain figures, the breakdown
of the project's various component (potable, non -potable) and the source of that water (groundwater, rain
capture, reclaimed water) is found to be generally consistent. Given the lead time needed to secure a water
right it is not uncommon for the details of projects to change slightly so long as the original intent remains
consistent.
3. That some of the existing,water rights characterized as available for the Resort are not valid in the full
certificated amount and should not be considered for additional development. The Protestants also
note that actual water use on the peninsula has not been adequately assessed.
PGG concur with the protestant's comment that not all of the water characterized as available is necessarily
in good standing and we have factored that into the overall water budget for this project, as discussed in the
section of this ROE entitled Other Water Rights Appurtenant to the Project. Since water use records are not
available from the American Campground well, and water use today is modest, the applicants have requested
that this water right not be considered as an available source of supply.
4. That there are uncertainties in the hydrogeological assessment conducted for the project and issue of
adequate water availability is unresolved.
Prior to the issuance of a water right permit Ecology must be able to make a finding that water is available
without impairment to neighboring water users or the surrounding environment. As detailed in this ROE
under the section entitled Water Availability, available hydrogeologic information suggest that sufficient
groundwater is available for appropriation at the American Campground site..
5. That no analysis of the potential impacts to existing water rights has been done, and that sea water
intrusion could occur as a result of this project.
This ROE addresses both the risk to surrounding water users as well as the potential for seawater intrusion.
Interference drawdowns on neighboring wells due to pumping are expected to be relatively small and should
not impair water availability. Supplemental information detailed in Ecology's seawater intrusion assessment
indicate that while coastal areas are always at some risk for seawater intrusion that this project, as proposed,
will not withdraw enough water to adversely impact the water balance. The applicants are subject to stringent
monitoring requirements as described in Pleasant Harbor's Groundwater Monitoring Plan.
IUI LICI
Under the provisions of RCW 90.03.290 and 90.44, a water right shall be issued upon findings that water is
available for appropriation for a beneficial use and that the appropriation thereof, as proposed in the application,
will not impair existing rights or be detrimental to the public welfare. Under state law the following four criteria
must be met for a permit to be approved:
• Water must be available
• There must be no impairment of existing rights
• The water use must be beneficial
• The water use must not be detrimental to the public interest
Water Availability
Water is available for appropriation. The aquifer in which the Pleasant Harbor wells are completed is reasonably
transmissive and capable of supporting the additional withdrawals requested. Use of the proposed new
production wells will be contingent on the applicant demonstrating that they are properly constructed and
adequately tested. The quantity appropriated reflects the amount needed to meet the needs of the.applicant's
intended use. Water is therefore judged to be available for appropriation under existing Ecology regulations.
Impairment of Existing Rights
The approval of this application will not impair existing rights. Given the proven transmissivity and yield of the
aquifer, the proposed groundwater withdrawals will not impair existing rights.
Beneficial Use\Purpose of Use
These applications were originally filed for a purpose of use designated at Municipal Supply, which encompasses
a variety of water uses including domestic, commercial, industrial and irrigation. Since the original filing, the
King County Superior Court ruled that several sections of the municipal water bill were unconstitutional. One of
the sections that was struck was RCW 90.03.015(4)(x) which defined municipal suppliers and municipal supply
purposes. The Attorney General's Office has interpreted the ramifications of this ruling to mean that entities
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such as Statesmen, and uses of water such as proposed for Pleasant Harbor, do not qualify as municipal rights.
Accordingly this permit will be issued for Multiple Domestic Supply, and Irrigation.
According to RCW 90.14.031; both irrigation and multiple domestic supply are considered a beneficial use of
water.
Public Interest
The use of the requested allocation of water for public domestic use and irrigation purposes is consistent with the
public interest. As additional protection due to the risk of seawater intrusion in coastal areas conditions
requiring monitoring will be placed on this water right permit, as well as included in the permits issued by
Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Under the provisions of RCW 90.03.290 and 90.44 a water right shall be issued upon findings that water is
available for appropriation for a beneficial use and that the appropriation, as proposed in the application, will not
impair existing rights or be detrimental to the public welfare.
I recommend approval of this application and issuance of a permit authorizing withdrawal of 300 gpm, and 254
acre-feet per year from 3 wells, (121 acre-feet for domestic supply and 133 for irrigation). The period of use for
domestic supply shall be year-round, as needed, while the irrigation portion may be exercised from April 15 to
September 30th.
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Reviewed by:/tr 1�c %S A:20/0
Phil Crane Date
Water Resources Program
If you need this publication in an alternate format, please call Water Resources Program at (360) 407-6600.
Persons with hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service. Persons with a speech disability can call
877-833-6341.
REFERENCES
Pearch, J. January 14, 2010, Hydrogeologic Memo Part I: Chloride Sampling in Domestic Wells on the Black
Point Peninsula, Jefferson County, Washington
Pearch, J. January 14, 2010, Hydrogeologic Memo Part 11, Pleasant Harbor Monitoring requirements and aquifer
testing review.
Pacific Groundwater Group (PGG), June 4, 2009, Technical memorandum, Pleasant Harbor Modeling Analysis,
To Phil Crane, Ecology; From: Peter Schwartzman, PGG
Subsurface Group, LLC; December 17, 2008, Water Supply and Groundwater Impact Analysis, Pleasant Harbor
Marina and Golf Resort, Brinnon, Washington, Prepared for Statesman Group, SDEIS Groundwater vl-4.
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
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DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
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REPORT OF EXAMINATION
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WRTS File No. S2-30437
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Surface Water (Issued in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 117, Laws of
Washington for 1917, and amendments thereto, and the rules and regulations
of the Department of Ecology.)
Ground Water (Issued in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 263, Laws of
Washington for 1945, and amendments thereto, and the rules and regulations
of the Department of Ecology.)
PRIORITY DATE
1APPLICATION NUMBER 1PERMITNUMBER ERTIFICATE NUMBER
October 11, 2007 1 S2-30437
NAME
Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort
ADDRESS (STREET) CITY STATE ZIP CODE
308913 US Highway 101 Brinnon WA 98320
PUBLIC WATERS TO BE APPROPRIATED
SOURCE
Rainwater and Stormwater Stored in Kettle B
TRIBUTARY OF (IF SURFACE WATERS)
Hood Canal
MAXIMUM CUBIC FEET PER SECOND MAXIMUM GALLONS PER MINUTE MAXIMUM ACRE FEET PER YEAR
0.67 (300) 133
QUANTITY, TYPE OF USE, PERIOD
105 acre-feet/year Irrigation of 61 acres April 1 to September 30th
28 acre-feet/year Irrigation (120 acre Fire Smart Program) April 1 to September 30a'
LOCATION OF DIVERSION/WITHDRAWAL
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF DIVERSION—WITHDRAWAL
Pump Station to be located at: 48' West and 915' North of the South Quarter Corner of Section 15, T. 25 N., R. 2 W., W.M.
SMALLEST SUBDIVISION
SECTION
TOWNSHIP N.
RANGE, (E. OR W.) W.M.
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COUNTY
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15
25 N
2 W.W.M.
16
Jefferson
PARCEL NUMBER LATITUDE LONGITUDE DATUM
244,885 1,156,935
RECORDED PLATTED PROPERTY
LOT IBLOCK JOF (GIVE NAME OF PLAT OR ADDITION)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY ON WHICH WATER IS TO BE USED
PLEASANT HARBOR MARINA & GOLF RESORT located in JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON all within
portions of SECTIONS 15 and 22, both in TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M. AND GOVERNMENT LOT
7 OF SAID SECTION 15, AND GOVERNMENT LOTS 2 AND 3 OF SAID SECTION 22;
Including:
LOTS 1, 2 and 3 OF WATERTOUCH SHORT PLAT, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES
205 AND 206, RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, BEING A PORTION OF SECTION 15,
TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, W.M., JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON, and
LOTS 1 and 2 of PLEASANT HARBOR MARINA SHORT PLAT, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN VOLUME 2 OF
SHORT PLATS, PAGES 221 TO 223 AND AMENDED IN VOLUME 3 OF SHORT PLATS, PAGES 8 TO 10,
RECORDS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON.
A complete legal description of the project's boundaries is located in the file
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DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED WORKS
Irrigation pumping station equipped to produce 300 gpm installed at Kettle B
DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
BEGIN PROJECT BY THIS DATE: OMPLETE PROJECT BY THIS DATE: WATER PUT TO FULL USE BY THIS DATE:
July 1, 2011 �my 1, 2018 (July 1, 2025
PROVISIONS
Metering and Reporting Diversions
1. An approved measuring device shall be installed and maintained for the Kettle B pumping station, in
accordance with the rule "Requirements for Measuring and Reporting Water Use", WAC 173-173.
2. Water use data shall be recorded weekly and maintained by the project owner for a minimum of five years. The
maximum monthly rate of withdrawal and the monthly total volume shall be submitted to the Department of
Ecology by February 28 of each calendar year.
3. Reported water use data may be submitted via the Internet. To set up an Internet reporting account,
access https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/wrx/wrx/N4etelingx/. If you do not have Internet access, contact the
Southwest Region Office for forms to submit your data.
4. Chapter 173-173 WAC describes the requirements for data accuracy, device installation and operation,
and information reporting. It also allows a water user to petition Ecology for modifications to some of the
requirements. Installation, operation, and maintenance requirements are enclosed as a document entitled
"Water Measurement Device Installation and Operation Requirements."
5. Department of Ecology personnel, upon presentation of proper credentials, shall have access at reasonable
times, to the records of water use that are kept to meet the above conditions and may inspect, at reasonable
times, any measuring device used to meet the above conditions.
Development Schedule
1. The development schedule shall be as follows:
• Construction shall begin by July 1, 2011
• Construction shall be completed by July 1, 2018.
• Proof of Appropriation shall be filed by July 1, 2025.
FINDINGS OF FACTS AND ORDER
The issuance of this permit in no way authorizes or grants any other permit required of the applicant, including
authorizations that may be required from the Department of Ecology Water Quality Program and the Department
of Health regarding stormwater management and reclaimed water.
Upon reviewing the investigator's report, I find all facts, relevant and material to the subject application, have been
thoroughly investigated. Furthermore, I find water is available for appropriation and the appropriation as
recommended is a beneficial use and will not be detrimental to existing rights or the public welfare.
Therefore, I ORDER that a permit be issued under Surface Water Application Number S2-30437, subject to
existing rights and indicated provisions, to allow appropriation of public surface water for the amount and uses
specified in this report.
You have a right to appeal this ORDER. To appeal this you must:
• File your appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings Board within 30 days of the "date of receipt" of this
document. Filing means actual receipt by the Board during regular office hours
• Serve your appeal on the Department of Ecology within 30 days of the "date of receipt" of this document.
Service may be accomplished by any of the procedures identified in WAC 371-08-305(10). "Date of
receipt" is defined at RCW 43.21 B.001 (2).
S2-30437—Pleasant Harbor Page 3
Be sure to do the following:
• Include a copy of this document that you are appealing with your Notice of Appeal.
• Serve and file your appeal in paper form; electronic copies are not accepted.
1. File your appeal with the Pollution Control Hearings Board
Mail appeal to: Deliver your appeal in person to:
The Pollution Control Hearings Board The Pollution Control Hearings Board
PO Box 40903 OR 4224 – 6th Ave SE Rowe Six, Bldg 2
Olympia, WA 98504-0903 Lacey, WA 98503
2. Serve your appeal to the Department of Ecology
Mail appeal to: Deliver your appeal in person to:
The Department of Ecology
Appeals Coordinator
PO Box 47608
Olympia, WA 98504-7608
3. Send a copy of your appeal to:
Thomas Loranger
Department of Ecology
Southwest Regional Office
PO Box 47775
Olympia WA 98504-7775
The Department of Ecology
OR Appeals Coordinator
300 Desmond Dr SE
Lacey, WA 98503
For additional information, visit the Environmental Hearings Office Website: httn://www.eho.wa.gov . To find
laws and agency rules visit the Washington State Legislature Website: h0://wwwl.leg.wa. gov/CodeReviser. .
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Signed at Olympia, Washin l on, this ;q—bl day of _.J (i?� 2010.
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Thomas Loranger, Section Mana r
Water Resources Program
Southwest Regional Office
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INVESTIGATOR'S REPORT
Water Right Permit No. S2-30437
BACKGROUND
Description and Purpose
On October 11, 2007, Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort filed two Applications for Water Right Permit, the
first to withdraw ground water at the maximum rates of 300 gpm for municipal supply and irrigation of 108
acres, and a second application to use water from a rainwater\stonnwater collection system, also for municipal
supply and irrigation of the same project. The applications were assigned application numbers G2-30436 and S2-
30437 respectively.
The project site is the located on the Black Point Peninsula situated between the Dosewallips and Duckabush
Rivers, on the east side of Hood Canal, in the Skokomish River Watershed Inventory Area (WRIA 16) in
Sections 15 and 22 of T25N, R2W.
Based on the provisions of RCW 43.21A.690 and RCW 90.03.265, Pacific Groundwater Group (PGG) prepared
this report under contract to Ecology. PGG reviewed all available documents pertaining to these applications,
including site conditions, historical water use, existing rights, and seniority of pending applications that could
potentially be affected by the application.. Final determinations of water availability were made by the
Department of Ecology.
Under the provisions of RCW 90.03.290 a water right shall be issued upon findings that water is available for
appropriation for a beneficial use, that the appropriation will not impair existing rights or be detrimental to the
public welfare. In accordance with these provisions, I recommend issuance of Permit S2-30437.
Legal Requirements for Issuance of a Water Right Permit
• Public Notice
A public notice of the proposed appropriation was published in the Jefferson County Leader on December 17th
and 20, 2008. In response to the notice a protest letter was received by Mr. Gary Steele on behalf of the
Brinnon Group, (Brinnon). These concerns are addressed within this Report of Examination in the section
entitled Consideration of Protestant's Concerns.
• SEPA
While the Pleasant Harbor project's diversion of surface water is less than 1 cfs, which does not in itself trigger a
SEPA review, a water right application is still subject to a SEPA threshold determination in situations where it is
part of a larger proposal that is subject to SEPA for other reasons (e.g., the need to obtain other permits that are
not exempt from SEPA).
The Statesman Group of Companies, LTD, and Black Point Properties, LLC, submitted an application with
Jefferson County for a Master Planned Resort (MPR) in the Black Point area. This project required an
amendment to the County's Comprehensive Plan, and thus this application is part of larger SEPA process.
The County, acting as lead agency, determined that this proposal was likely to have significant adverse
environmental impacts, and required that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be prepared.
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Brinnon Master Planned Resort was issued by the
Jefferson County SEPA-responsible official on November 27, 2007, and a final decision was made on January
14, 2008.
Water Resources Statute and Case Law
Laws governing the water right permitting process are contained in RCW 90.03.250 through 90.03.340. In
accordance with RCW 90.03.290, favorable determinations must be made on the following four criteria in order
for an application for a water right to be approved:
• Water must be available.
• There must be no impairment of existing rights.
• The water use must be beneficial.
• The water use must not be detrimental to the public interest.
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INVESTIGATION
Evaluation of this application included, but was not limited to, research and/or review of the following:
• Department of Ecology records of surface and ground water rights and claims, and well construction
reports within the vicinity of the proposed project site.
• Documents and reports applicable to the area, as referenced in the conclusions of this report.
• A field visit conducted by Peter Schwartzman of Pacific Groundwater Group and John Pearch of Ecology
on May 7`h, 2009.
• Chapters 90.03, and 90.54 Revised Code of Washington
LOCATION OF PROJECT SITE
The Pleasant Harbor development is situated adjacent to Hood Canal, two miles south of Brinnon, on the Black
Point Peninsula. The peninsula has an area of about 710 acres, and is surrounded on three sides (north, south
and east) by the waters of the Hood Canal. The north side of the Peninsula is also bounded by Pleasant Harbor,
an inlet connected to the Hood Canal via a narrow channel. The western edge of Black Point Peninsula is
defined by US Highway 101, beyond which occur the foothills of the eastern Olympic mountain range.
The property contains stands of predominantly coniferous forests, interspersed with open meadow areas that were
logged approximately 40 years ago by previous owners. The property is characterized by terraced areas
separated by steep "kettle" formations caused by receding glaciers.
The project site has been logged and was formerly the site of a 500 -unit Thousand Trails (American
Campground) seasonal campground for trailers and campers.
INTENT OF WATER RIGHT APPLICATION
The intent of these filings is to secure water rights for the proposed Pleasant Harbor Resort and Golf Club
(Resort). The final plan for the Resort encompasses approximately 250 acres and includes the golf course resort
area of approximately 220 acres and the marina resort area of approximately 26 acres. The development will be a
Master Planned Resort that will include at the golf court resort area up to 890 residential units (802 townhouse
style condo units and at the marina resort 88 residential units), 46,000 square -feet of
commercial/retail/conference spaces, an 18 -hole golf course, 11,500 square feet of commercial space and the
existing 311 -slip marina.
PROJECTED WATER USE
The water supply for this project will combine the use of an existing groundwater right, a new groundwater right,
rainfall water harvesting, and treatment and reuse of wastewater. Groundwater wells will be the potable water
supply source for the resort. Groundwater will also be used initially for irrigation; however, as surface -water
collection facilities are constructed on the property, surface water will replace groundwater as a primary source
for irrigation. The applicant is also pursuing plans for the development of reclaimed water for the irrigation
program. As this water becomes available, groundwater and surface water use will be reduced by the available
reclaimed water and as provided by the terms in the reclaimed water permit. Ultimately, at full resort buildout,
reclaimed water could potentially supply the majority of the irrigation demand, thus reducing the overall use of
groundwater and surface water.
The water supply approach for the project is to use multiple water supply sources — specifically groundwater;
rainwater collected on rooftops and other impervious surfaces, and reclaimed water derived from treated waste
water.
Climate plays an important role in the water balance for the resort and governs irrigation requirements,
infiltration rates and evaporation from ponds. The site lies in southeastern Jefferson County adjacent to Hood
Canal. Over 55 inches of precipitation fall in Quilcene, about 11 miles north of the site. The climate is marine
with wet winter months and dry mild summer months.
While a formal weather station does not exist at Brinnon, measurements reported by a local source indicate that
Brinnon is slightly wetter and receives an average of 59.50 inches of rainfall. This appears to be consistent with
other minor fluctuations in reported rainfall between coastal stations. The differences in precipitation measured
along the east side of the County occur primarily in the winter months. This means that during the winter the
area receives more recharge, while the amount of summer rainfall remains fairly constant.
Because the majority of non -potable water will be needed during the dryer summer months when irrigation needs
are the highest and natural precipitation is the lowest, adequate storage is a key component of this project.
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The primary storage pond will be located in an existing topographic depression on the site referred to as Kettle B.
This pond will initially be used to collect surface water (stormwater) run-off, but ultimately is intended to collect
domestic and commercial water treated to Class A standards. Surface water input for irrigation during
construction and the first number of years of operation is particularly critical. However, as production of Class A
reclaimed water increases towards full project buildout, most of the pond capacity will be occupied by reclaimed
water. Overflow from the pond will be infiltrated through a series of infiltration galleries located beneath the
fairways. The storage pond may also collect a limited amount of stormwater runoff.
This project has been designed so that no discharge of stormwater from the site is allowed to occur. This means
that all stormwater needs to be stored and managed such that it is either infiltrated into the ground or stored for
irrigation needs. Kettle B has a surface area of just over 8 acres, the pond is currently designed to hold 60 million
gallons (184 af), however the applicant may increase storage capacity to 90 million gallons (276 af).
Once reclaimed water is generated at significant quantities, the majority of stormwater from roads and rooftops
will be infiltrated to galleries located beneath the fairways and around the resort area. Rainwater collected on
roofs is considered to be exempt from water right permitting as addressed in Ecology's POL-1017, while no
specific exemption exists for stormwater run-off from roadways and parking surfaces. The applicant has elected
to pursue a surface water permit for the full stored quantities.
Predevelopment recharge to the aquifer from precipitation is estimated to be about 739 ac -ft per year with no
discernable runoff. (Water Supply and Groundwater Impacts Analysis, SDEIS Groundwater, Subsurface Group,
December 17, 2008). The Subsurface Group calculations indicate that aquifer recharge will increase slightly
after development. Once the development is largely completed and additional impervious surfaces have been
added the recharge rate will increase slightly due to the removal of native vegetation and should reach a relatively
constant 842 ac -ft per year with all irrigation storage overflow being infiltrated. The increase in recharge is due
to the fact that some of water that normally would have been consumed by evaporation and evapotranspiration
processes is now directly infiltrated. In addition, more water can now infiltrate due to changes in soil moisture
associated with irrigation of the golf course.
As proposed by the applicant the site is self-contained with respect to water management, there was no
significant run-off from the site pre -development nor will run-off occur after development. The only difference is
what evaporates, and the net increase comes from the lack of residence time of precipitation; on plants and ground
surface, that is immediately passed to the groundwater system. The system takes advantage of seasonal weather
patterns collecting and infiltrating most of the water in the winter. The only net water losses are evaporation
from the pond and evaporation during irrigation.
Potable Water Demands
Potable water needs will be met from groundwater sources, although it is currently envisioned that reclaimed
water will be used for some of the non -potable domestic demands such as toilet flushing. Residential demand has
been calculated to be 121 acre-feet per year, and is based on 175 gallons per day per connection and prorated to
reflect seasonal water demands. See ROE G2-30436 for an assessment of potable water needs.
Irrigation (non -potable) Water Demand
The irrigation program includes irrigation of the golf course, and a "Fire Smart" program intended to promote
natural vegetation and reduce fire hazards in other areas.
Irrigation at the golf course will be applied to 61 acres with state-of-the-art equipment designed to minimize
water use and promote efficiency. PGG estimated water demand at the golf course based on the Washington
Irrigation Guide assuming turf grass grown in the vicinity of Quilcene with an irrigation efficiency of 85 percent,
as summarized below:
' While not addressed in this permit, the applicant proposes to develop a reclaimed water component to this project. Under
this proposal wastewater from the residential and commercial uses will be conveyed to onsite treatment facilities and be
treated to Class A reuse standards. The reclaimed water will either be used for non -potable domestic needs or for irrigation
and is regulated by the Departments of Health and Ecology under a reclaimed water permit.
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Table 1. Irrigation Duty
Month
Crop Irrigation Requirement
(in/mo)
Crop Irrigation Requirement
(acre -ft)
Total Irrigation Requirement
(acre -ft)
April
0.64
3.25
3.83
May
2.37
12.05
14.17
June
3.31
16.83
19.80
July
5.12
26.03
30.62
August
1 3.99
20.28
23.86
September
2.10
10.68
12.56
Total
17.53
89.11
104.84
In addition, the applicant has requested 28 af/yr to be applied to 120 acres under the Fire Smart program during
the April -to -October growing season. The Fire Smart Program has been designed to promote native vegetation
growth and reduce fire hazards. Native vegetation is primarily dormant in the summer months and a 20 percent
evapo-transpiration factor has been allocated to wet them. Statesmen applied this rate to 120 acres of property
that will not be developed by the proposal, and calculated a Fire Smart program demand of about 28 acre-feet per
year: Total irrigation demand is therefore estimated to be 133 of/yr.
Assuming that water for the Fire Smart program is applied between July and September, PGG estimates that
average monthly irrigation demand would approach the total requested Qi for the two water rights (300 gpm)
during the maximum irrigation month (July). Because irrigation demand comprises a significant portion of the
total requested Qi during the dry summer months, satisfying this demand will rely on storage of water during
other portions of the year. Irrigation water will be stored in Kettle B located near the driving range. The kettle
will be lined to form a storage pond, and should be capable of holding 60 million gallons of water — and the
applicant is exploring options for increasing total storage capacity to 90 million gallons. (Note that the total
irrigation demand of 133 of is equivalent to 43.3 million gallons.) Water will be pumped from the pond with a
pressurized piping system to meet irrigation and fire flow needs:
Since the Washington State Cooperative Extension does not calculate irrigation demands for a Brinnon station,
irrigation duty for this project are based on climatic conditions at the nearby Quilcene, 11 miles north of the
Black Point Peninsula.
The crop irrigation requirements for the irrigation of pasture and turf amount to 17.54 inches per acre over an
April to September irrigation season. The applicants will be installing a new, efficient irrigation system assumed
to be at least 85% efficient.
• Using a Crop Irrigation Requirement (CIR) for pasture/turf, of 17.54 in/yr for the irrigation season,
the CIR for 61 acres is (17.54 in/12 in/ft) * 61 acres = 89 ac-ft/yr.
• Application Efficiency (Ea) for pop-up sprinklers is approximately 85% efficient
• Estimated Total Irrigation Requirement (TIR) = 105 ac-ft/yr.
TOTAL WATER REQUIREMENT
Annual Quantities
The total water requirements for this project amount to 254 acre-feet per year. It should.be noted that while the
ground water right would authorize water for the full development of this project, it is the applicant's intent that
domestic needs will be phased in as the resort builds out. Accordingly the groundwater permit may be used for
both domestic supply AND irrigation of 61 acres, with the 133 acre feet of irrigation demand designated as a
non -additive quantity to the right authorized by surface water permit S2-30437.
Instantaneous quantities
The irrigation system will be designed to operate at a rate of 300 gpm, or 0.67 cubic feet per second. For the
purposes of permit issuance, the withdrawal capacity of the irrigation system will considered the Qi of this water
right, as opposed to the rate of stormwater entering the storage pond. A pumping station positioned at Kettle B
will pump water into the pressurized irrigation system.
EXISTING WATER RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROJECT SITE
There are currently 5 other water rights appurtenant to the same property. Two, ground water certificate G2-
20465 and G2-24359 are associated directly with facilities that Statesmen will now operate. On paper these two
rights amount to 28 acre-feet per year. Water right certificates G2-27964, G2-21134 and G2-23623 are
associated with the Pleasant Tides Water Co-op which serves water for domestic supply on the Black Point
Peninsula. While the Statesmen project is located partially within the service area of the Co-op and Pleasant
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Tides could supply an additional 12.5 acre-feet, the parties have not reached an agreement and Statesmen has
elected to pursue its own rights.
Table 2. Existing Water Rights Summary
File #
Person
Doc
Date
Use
Qi
m
Qa
ac -ft
TRS
QQ/Q
G2 -20465C
American Campgrounds
Cert
8129/1972
DM
55
25
25.ON 02.OW 15
SW/SE
G2 -21134C
Black Point Water Co Inc
Cert
6/14/1973
DM
40
60
25.ON 02.OW 15
SW/NW
G2 -23623C
Black Point Water Co Inc
Cert
1/20/1975
DM
45
60
25.ON 02.OW 15
SW/NW
G2 -24359C
REILLY ROBERT E
Cert
12/13/1976
DM
60
3
25.0N 02.OW 15
G2-27964
I Pleasant Harbor Beach Tract
I Pmt
12/24/1990
DM
215
1 25
1 25.ON 02.OW 15
Ground water certificate G2-20465 issued to American Campgrounds is appurtenant to one of the production
wells that will be used for the resort. The certificate authorizes the withdrawal of 55 gpm, and 25 acre-feet per
year, based on the projected water demand of an 800 trailer RV park and other incidental water use. The facility
was never metered it is unknown how much water was actually used. Since it has been a number of years since
the campground was fully operational,'the applicant has requested that this right not be considered as an available
source of supply.
Ground water certificate G2-24359 was issued for the domestic demands of the existing Pleasant Harbor marina
area, including a small commercial establishment and also water used at the marina. Without evidence to the
contrary we assume that the full 3 acre-feet is a reasonable water duty.
HYDROGEOLOGIC ANALYSIS
CLIMATE
The site occurs in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, although the rain shadow effect is smaller near the
site than further to the north and northwest. The climate is northwest marine; where winter months are typically
moderate and wet, while summer months are typically mild and dry. Over 55 inches of precipitation fall in
Quilcene, about 11 miles north of the site. Most of the precipitation events in the site area are generated from
southerly storms that move north up the canal. Precipitation data are also available from Madrona Ridge, which
is on the West side of Hwy. 101 across from Pleasant Harbor. The data are collected by Mr. Bruce Klanke, who
was trained by and uses an automated weather station approved by NOAA. His data are transmitted to Mesowest
and are available at their website under location AS461. Comparison of data from the two locations shows
slightly more precipitation at Madrona Ridge (59 vs. 55 in/yr over the period 1992 through 2008), with very
similar seasonal variation (PGG, 2009). Over a period from 1948 through 2005, average annual precipitation at
Quilcene gage "2 SW" (456846) was 55.4 in/yr, with average temperatures ranging from a 60.7 °F high to a 39.7
T low (http://www.wree.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?waquic).
For estimating precipitation recharge to the Black Point Peninsula, PGG used Quilcene precipitation and
temperature data for the period of 1948 to 2005.
GEOLOGIC SETTING
The project site lies on the boundary of the physiographic province of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget
Sound Lowland.
The geology of the Peninsula has been mapped by Dragovich et al. (2002) and Carson (1976), with some
additional mapping by Subsurface Group (2008) on the Statesman property. Surficial geologic mapping in the
site vicinity shows exposures of recent beach deposits, Vashon age glacial sediments, pre-Vashon non -glacial
sediments, and older bedrock.
Multiple glaciations have occurred in the project vicinity during Pleistocene times (10,000 to 200,000 years ago).
These glaciations, and intervening non -glacial periods, have deposited sediments in the project area that reflect a
complex history of deposition and erosion. Wells and outcrops on the Black Point Peninsula show that the
bedrock is overlain by both glacial sediments from the most recent glaciation (Vashon Stade of the Fraser
Glaciation, which occupied the area about 19,,000 to 13,000 years ago) and older non -glacial sediments. In some
places, the Vashon glaciation is interpreted to have eroded away substantial thicknesses of pre-Vashon
sediments; whereas in other areas the pre-Vashon non -glacial sediments are observed closer to the land surface.
The Vashon glacial deposits are interpreted to be thickest in the western and central portions of the peninsula;
whereas in more eastern portions of the peninsula the older non -glacial sediments escaped deep erosion, and are
observed cropping out on the south-central and south-east beach bluffs.
Vashon glacial sediments include a sequence (from bottom to top) of advance outwash, glacial till, and spotty
occurrences of recessional and ice -contact outwash. As the glacial ice known as the Puget Lobe advanced into
the project area, meltwater streams began depositing advance outwash deposits. Coarser sediments (e.g. sands
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and gravels) were deposited in fluvial (stream) environments, whereas finer sediments (e.g. silts and silty sands)
were deposited in glacio-lacustrine (lake) environments created when portions of the Puget lobe blocked drainage
of the meltwater streams. As the Puget Lobe advanced into site vicinity, advance outwash deposits were overrun
by the glacier and a dense mixture of silts, sands, gravel, cobbles and boulders known as Vashon glacial till was
deposited under the advancing glacial ice. As the glacier retreated, the project site experienced active ice margin
deposition and later ice stagnation. Glacial Lake Leland began draining and releasing large volumes of water that
flowed through the area, eroding advance outwash and till in some areas and depositing recessional outwash in
others. Large stagnant blocks of ice eventually melted and produced deep localized depressions known as kettles.
Surficial geology on the Black Point Peninsula is dominated by exposures of glacial till, ice -contact deposits and
recessional outwash.
Older Pre-Vashon non -glacial deposits are interpreted as part of the Whidbey Formation. They are composed of
very dense stratified fine to coarse sand interbedded with gravelly sand with occasional 2 to 6 -inch thick clayey
silty beds. The sands and gravels are fluvially deposited with a source area in the Olympic Mountain foothills to
the west.
The bedrock unit of the Peninsula is known as the Crescent Formation (basalt), located on the surface along its
northern and east -central portions. The bedrock is exposed on the northeast corner and the eastern -central
portions of the Black Point Peninsula and in the foothills northwest and southwest of the peninsula; bedrock is
also known to be close to land surface in locations immediately west of the peninsula. However, it is not certain
how deep the Crescent Formation extends below the surface, in the southern portion of the Peninsula. Wells have
only penetrated the Crescent Formation on west of Highway 101 and indicate a separate aquifer that is
disconnected from the Sea Level aquifer. The bedrock surface in the project vicinity has been shaped by former
glacial episodes and by the Duckabush and Dosewallips rivers. On the Black Point Peninsula, an erosional valley
formed during prior glaciations is interpreted to trend north -south through the western and central portions of the
peninsula, and has been filled in by both glacial and non -glacial sediments.
GROUNDWATER OCCURRENCE
Groundwater in the vicinity of the Black Point Peninsula occurs in the Vashon advance outwash deposits, the
pre-Vashon non -glacial deposits and (to a limited extent) in bedrock. Because the Vashon and pre-Vashon
deposits have no intervening low -permeability aquitard, these two units form a single aquifer where both are
present below the regional water table. For the purpose of this report, saturated conditions within either or both of
these units is referred to as the "sea level aquifer". The sea -level aquifer is can be moderately productive, and is
capable of providing several hundred gallons per minute to properly constructed wells. In contrast, bedrock
produces low quantities of groundwater from fractures, and therefore constitutes a minor aquifer in the study
area.
PGG estimated precipitation recharge to the Black Point Peninsula based on precipitation and temperature data
from Quilcene gage "2 SW" (456846) over the period from 1948 through 2005 and the observation that most
precipitation infiltrates into surficial soils without significant runoff (Subsurface Group, 2008). Using a
proprietary version of the USGS "Deep Percolation Model", PGG estimated that out of an average precipitation
of 55.4 in/yr, associated recharge is on the order of 37.7 in/yr with losses to evapotranspiration of about 17.7
in/yr (PGG, 2009). Potential evapotranspiration was. estimated to be 26.9 in/yr. In addition to recharge from
precipitation, the peninsula receives recharge from the foothills to the west, likely as a combination of subsurface
groundwater flow ("subflow") and surface runoff.
PGG performed a preliminary water balance for the peninsula. Precipitation recharge is estimated to be
approximately 2,230 of/yr over the entire 710 -acre peninsula and 785 of/yr over the 250 -acre project site based on
a recharge rate of 37.7 in/yr. In developing the analytic element groundwater flow model, PGG produced one
interpretation where recharge inflow (subflow) from the western foothills was estimated to be on the order of 100
of/yr, although other interpretations could also be developed. Out of a total groundwater inflow of 2,330 af/yr,
current groundwater withdrawals are estimated to be on the order of 47 of/yr (about 2 percent of total recharge).
This rough estimate is based on an assumed 300 gpd water use at 140 residences (the Pleasant Tides Water Coop
system serves a total of 103 hookups, the Black Point Commercial Power water system serves 6 hookups, and
about 30 well -log locations are contained in Ecology's online well log database). Given that existing residences
predominantly employ septic systems, at least half that groundwater withdrawal is re -introduced to the
groundwater flow system as septic effluent. On a net basis, about 99 percent of the recharge to the peninsula
is currently unconsumed by pumping. Most of that recharge is expected to discharge to marine water,
although a small portion may discharge to various minor surface -water features.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS TO EXISTING GROUND AND SURFACE WATER RIGHTS
The collection of surface water, storage in Kettle B, and ultimate use for irrigation is unlikely to have any
significant effects to existing ground water rights on the peninsula and there are no surface rights present.
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PGG estimated 785 of/yr pre -development recharge on the project site and 2,230 af/yr over the entire peninsula.
If 10 percent of the project site were to be covered by impervious area, overall water availability would increase
by about 37 af/yr due to reduced plant ET on the impervious areas. Given that 133 of/yr could be used for
irrigation, the net reduction in water availability of 96 af/yr would occur, expressed as reduced recharge
distributed throughout developed portions of the site (about 3 percent of total recharge to the peninsula).
Reduced recharge is similar to a groundwater withdrawal in that groundwater levels and fluxes will decrease in
response; however, the impact of reduced recharge will be less localized and more spatially diffuse. PGG
estimated the impacts of withdrawing 254 af/yr from several groundwater wells at the American Campground
site in the groundwater ROE (G2-30436) and found that interference drawdown in surrounding wells will be
acceptably small. Groundwater declines associated with obtaining irrigation water from 96 of/year reduced
recharge rather than a 133 ac/year pumping withdrawal would be even smaller, and therefore should not impair
existing water rights.
Similarly, Ecology found that the risk of saltwater intrusion associated with the proposed groundwater
withdrawal is reasonably small, and will be addressed through a monitoring plan and good neighbors agreement.
The risk of saltwater intrusion is significantly reduced by employing a diffuse reduction in recharge in place of a
localized pumping withdrawal from wells. Therefore, the use of this surface water diversion in place of a portion
of the associated groundwater appropriation (G2-30436) will reduce the overall risk of saltwater intrusion,
associated with the combined water rights.
CONSISTENCY WITH WATERSHED PLANNING
In 1998, the Washington State Legislature passed the Watershed Management Act, codified in the Revised Code
of Washington RCW 90.82. This law focuses on addressing water quantity, water quality, fish habitat, and
instream flow at the local level. In the Skokomish-Dosewallips watershed (WRIA 16), the Planning Unit consists
of Mason and Jefferson counties, the Skokomish Tribe, the Port of Hoodsport, Mason County Public Utility
District #1, local community groups, citizen representatives, and other environmental, development, and
recreation interests.
The WRIA 16 Planning Unit has been working together on watershed planning since 1999. The WRIA 16
Planning Unit (also known as the Skokomish-Dosewallips Water Resource Inventory Area) prepared a watershed
plan for the area which was adopted by the Boards of County Commissioners in both Jefferson and Mason
Counties. The plan includes numerous recommendations to protect and enhance the water quality, water
resources and habitat throughout the watershed.
While the group has opted not to recommend any specific flows for the watershed and has directed Ecology to
work directly with the Skokomish Tribe to formally establish instream flows, there are recommendation in the
plan related to this project, specifically:
• Develop a golf course management plan that addresses both water conservation and use of pesticides and
fertilizers (see plan recommendation 3.2.4).
• Conduct comprehensive water quality monitoring at the site.
• In partnership with a recognized land trust, permanently protect the shoreline buffer area with a
conservation easement to ensure that no structures are developed there and that native vegetation is
maximized and retained.
• Evaluate and address the indirect and cumulative impacts of this development on the Duckabush and
Dosewallips River watersheds, including indirect and cumulative impacts to habitat for listed species and
to health of Hood Canal.
The project proponents are aware of the goals of the watershed plan, and have expressed intent to develop this
project accordingly. Other components of the plan that are also addressed the watershed plan include:
• Exploring water reclamation from wastewater treatment plants. Water from wastewater treatment plants
can be treated to such a high level that it can be reused safely for non -drinking purposes such as irrigation,
streamflow augmentation, or aquifer recharge. Statesmen intends for a much of the non -potable water
needs as possible to met from reclaimed water.
• Enact low -impact development requirements to minimize impervious surface and maximize onsite
management of storm water, Low Impact Development (LID) is an innovative approach to storm water
management that strives to manage storm water on-site rather than convey and manage it through large,
costly infrastructure investments. The proposed project is designed to maximize storm water recharge, as
well as control runoff from the site.
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CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTANT'S CONCERNS:
A protest letter received from Mr. Gary Steele on behalf of the Brinnon Group, (Brinnon) raised several issues
regarding this project that we have evaluated.
1. The applications filed by the applicant were incomplete because the locations of facilities were not
specified.
PGG notes that these applications were accepted as complete by the Department of Ecology. As required by
statute they included information regarding the rate of withdrawal and proposed locations of the production
wells and diversions points defined by quarter/quarter section. The applications were supplemented by other
planning documents specifically the "Water Management Plan" which is included in the references.
2. The project has not been sufficiently well defined and that it is difficult to assess future water demand.
The Protestants note discrepancies in the detail of the project between the various planning documents.
PGG agrees that this is a large complicated project and that numerous planning documents have been
prepared over the lengthy planning process. While there is some variation in certain figures, the breakdown
of the project's various component (potable, non -potable) and the source of that water (groundwater, rain
capture, reclaimed water) to be generally consistent. Given the lead time needed to secure a water right it is
not uncommon for the details of projects to change slightly so long as the original intent remains consistent.
3. That some of the existing water rights characterized as available for the Resort are not valid in the full
certificated amount and should not be considered for additional development. The Protestants also
note that actual water use on the peninsula has not been adequately assessed.
PGG concur with the protestant's comment that not all of the water characterized as available is necessarily
in good standing and we have factored that into the overall water budget for this project, as discussed in the
section of this ROE entitled Other Water Rights Appurtenant to the Project. Given that water use records are
not available for the American Campground well, and that use today is very modest the applicant has
requested that this right not be considered as an available source of supply.
4. That there are uncertainties in the hydrogeological assessment conducted for the project and issue of
adequate water availability is unresolved.
Prior to the issuance of a water right permit Ecology must be able to make a finding that water is available
without impairment to neighboring water users or the surrounding environment. As detailed in this ROE, rain
and storm water is available for appropriation without adverse impacts to other water users
5. That no analysis of the potential impacts to existing water rights has been done, and that sea water
intrusion could occur as a result of this project.
This ROE addresses both the risk to surrounding water users as well as the potential for seawater intrusion.
FINDINGS
Under the provisions of RCW 90.03.290, a water right shall be issued upon findings that water is available for
appropriation for a beneficial use and that the appropriation thereof, as proposed in the application, will not
impair existing rights or be detrimental to the public welfare. Under state law the following four criteria must be
met for a permit to be approved:
• Water must be available
• There must be no impairment of existing rights
• The water use must be beneficial
• The water use must not be detrimental to the public interest
Water Availability
Water collected from rooftops and other impervious surfaces is available for appropriation. The quantity of water
allocated reflects the amount needed to meet the needs of the applicant's intended use, and is limited by storage
capacity. Water is therefore judged to be available for appropriation under existing Ecology regulations.
Impairment of Existing Rights
The approval of this application will not impair existing rights. The storage and use of collected rainwater will
not impair existing rights.
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Beneficial Use
While the applicant requested a permit for municipal supply the sole use of stored storm water is proposed for
irrigation, and not potable supply. Accordingly the purpose of use of this recommendation will be designated as
irrigation. Irrigation is a beneficial use of water.
Public Interest
Under the provisions of RCW` 90.03, the State of Washington promotes the use of public waters in a manner that
provides maximum net benefits arising from both diversionary and uses and retention of waters within' lakes,
rivers and streams. Under RCW 90.54.010(a), it is recognized that water resources need to be utilized to meet
the needs of public health and to ensure the economic well-being of the State. At the same time, in -stream
resources and values must be preserved and protected for future generations. No detriment to the public interest
was identified during the investigation of the subject application.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Under the provisions of RCW 90.03.290, a water right shall be issued upon findings that water is available for
appropriation for a beneficial use and that the appropriation, as proposed in the application, will not impair
existing rights or be detrimental to the public welfare.
I recommend approval of this application and issuance of a permit authorizing withdrawal of 300 gpm (0.67 cfs),
and 133 acre-feet per year from stored water collected within Kettle B for irrigation. The period of use shall be
from April 15"' to September 30`x' each year.
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Reviewed by: �/201 v
Phil Crane Dat
Water Resources Program
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