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From: Don Coleman [don@pleasantharbormarina.com]
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nt: Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:56 AM
o: David W. Johnson
Cc: 'Garth Mann'; peckassoc@comcast. net; 'Pleasant Harbor Marina'
Subject: WDFW tunicate agreement
Attachments: WDFW tunicate draft 10-21-2010.docx; Fwd: FW: Pleasant Harbor Tunicate Agreement
David Wayne,
Attached is the agreement draft regarding invasive tunicates at Pleasant Harbor Marina. This was sent to Bill Tweit at
WDFW 12/6/2010, On 3/4/2011 1 discussed the MOU with Mr. Tweit on the phone. Vicki Morris spoke with Mr. Tweit
3/4/2011, a summary of her conversation is attached.
From Vicki's summary: "in the interest of juggling priorities, Bill indicated that he would work to complete the provisions of
the draft MOU on adaptive management measures for tunicates by the July -August timeframe this year."
I will follow up on this agreement in July, sooner if you request.
don
Don Coleman
Pleasant Harbor Marina
Maintenance and Security supervisor
don@pleasantharbormarina.com
Cell: 206-714-1482
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308913 US Hwy 101, Brinnon WA 98320
(360) 7964611 (800) 547-3479
Fax: (866) 8484612
PLEASANT HARBOR
October 2120 10
INVASIVE TUNICATE MONITORING AGREEMENT
Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
THIS AGREEMENT, by and between Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort LLP (Resort) and
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is designed to address impacts associated with
development of the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort (Resort), now under regulatory review by
the County, not addressed by increased revenue from the proposed Resort and subject to supplemental
mitigation to assure concurrency in accordance with the ordinance of approval, Ordinance 01-0128-08,
paragraph 63(t) regarding monitoring of invasive tunicates and other invasive species, which provided
a requirement
"to conduct ongoing monitoring and maintain an inventory regarding Tunicates and other
invasive species, and shall be required to participate with the County and State agencies
in an adaptive management programs to eliminate, minimize, and fully mitigate any
changes arising from the resort, and related to Pleasant Harbor or the Maritime Village".
Current activity
The Resort has been aware of the Invasive Tunicate issue in not only our marina but in Pleasant
Harbor in general. The staff of the Resort has cooperated with WDFW to allow access to the docks
for monitoring and removal. In the past the Resort has hosted volunteer diver efforts to monitor and
remove invasive species from the docks. The Resort replaced the wooden fuel dock in the spring of
2009. The Resort Best Management Practices currently follow State and industry guidelines regarding
in water boat maintenance and cleaning. The Resort development plans include future replacement of
existing wood docks with exposed foam flotation.
Proposed Aureement
Understanding the potential harm invasive species may cause, the Resort offers to take the following
steps to assist WDFW and local agencies to monitor and control the spread of non native aquatic
species at Pleasant Harbor Marina.
The Resort agrees to:
1. Cooperate to establish a plan to monitor invasive species. In the past WDFW has been limited
in their ability to accept the help of volunteer divers because of liability reasons, the Resort will
work as much as possible with WDFW to develop a useful monitoring plan.
2. Cooperate with WDFW in their effort to find ways to control or eliminate invasive species.
This will include allowing reasonable access to the Marina facility to experiment with most
effective ways of eliminating invasive species.
3. Provide educational materials and information to Resort tenants and visitors regarding
identification of invasive species and steps they may take to help prevent the spread of invasive
species.
4. Properly dispose of any in water structure such as docks or pilings that are replaced. These
structures will not be allowed to leave Pleasant Harbor by water with living invasive tunicates
attached. If any docks are to be towed from the harbor they must be hauled out and dried prior
to leaving the harbor. Any structure to be destroyed will be properly disposed of according to
state and county standards.
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308913 US Hwy 101, Brinnon WA 98320
(360) 7964611 (800) 547-3479
Fax: (866) 8484612
May 19, 2011
This agreement between WDFW and the Resort is sufficient to satisfy the Jefferson County condition
to conduct ongoing monitoring of tunicates and other invasive species, and participate with the County
and State agencies in an adaptive management programs to eliminate, minimize, and fully mitigate any
changes arising from the resort, and related to Pleasant Harbor or the Maritime Village.
Approved By Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Signature Print
Authorized Representative for Invasive Aquatic Species
Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort LLP
Signature
Managing Member
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