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HomeMy WebLinkAbout038David W. Johnson From: Don Coleman [don@pleasantharbormarina.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 12:40 PM To: David W. Johnson; 'Garth Mann' Cc: peckassoc@comcast.net- diane@pleasantharbormarina.com Subject: water quality agreement draft Attachments: water quality draft 6-9-2011.doc Hi David Wayne, Attached is a revised draft for the Pleasant Harbor water quality monitoring agreement. I've tried to include all the suggestions from Mr. Dawson from earlier this year. Port Gamble / S'Klallam Tribe has verbally agreed to help with sampling. If this draft is close to being acceptable I will work with them to finish details regarding methods and quality assurance. Let me know how to proceed from here. Thanks! don Don Coleman Pleasant Harbor Marina Maintenance and Security supervisor don@pleasantharbormarina.com Cell: 206-714-1482 308913 US Hwy 101, Brinnon WA 98320 4R (360) 796-4611 (800) 547-3479 Fax: (866) 848-4612 PL-EASANT HARBC3R Draft June 8, 2011 Water Quality Monitoring Plan Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Ordinance No. 01-0128-08 (63-r) requires the Pleasant Harbor Master Planned Resort to prepare and implement a Water Quality Monitoring Plan. "A County -based comprehensive water quality monitoring plan specific to Pleasant Harbor requiring at least monthly water collection and testing will be developed and approved in concert with an adaptive management program prior to any site-specific action, utilizing the best available science and appropriate state agencies. The monitoring plan shall be funded by a yearly reserve, paid for by Statesman that will include regular offsite sampling of pollution, discharge, and/or contaminant loading, in addition to any onsite monitoring program" Consideration should be taken for the following impacts on the water quality in Pleasant Harbor 1. Private Development a. 20 different people or agencies own the property surrounding Pleasant Harbor, including WDFW and State Parks. b. There are two marinas, Pleasant Harbor Marina and Home Port Marina. c. There is a State Park public dock and a WDFW boat launch d. There are at least 6 private docks. e. There are at least 10 private residence structures visible from the water, including one house owned by Pleasant Harbor Marina. f. As of fall 2010 there is ongoing construction on at least one building site on the southeastern bluff of the harbor. g. Vessels are sometimes anchored unattended for weeks or months in the harbor. 2. State Property a. The new WDFW public boat launch sees increased use each year, including extensive commercial use by Tribal fisheries. b. With the improvements at the parking area and access to the State Park dock near the entrance of the harbor, the dock attracts more visitors. 3. Pleasant Harbor Marina currently: a. Offers the only pump out service and fuel for visiting boaters in Central Hood Canal. b. Enforces strict rules regarding pump out, fueling, boat maintenance and storage within the marina property. c. Is recognized as a Washington Clean Marina and has achieved the EnviroStar Clean Marina certification. 4. Pleasant Harbor Marina (and Golf Resort): Proposed Improvements and Expansion a. The proposed Master Planned Resort development will not increase the number of moorage slips. b. Fuel dock and fuel systems have been replaced and improved to meet strict environmental requirements. c. The Marine Sewage Pump Out system has been replaced and improved to offer more pump out stations and more reliable equipment to the public. d. Pleasant Harbor Marina strictly enforces Best Management Practices (BMP's) including a no discharge policy concerning black water, contaminated bilge water, fuel, oil or any other chemicals hazardous to the environment. Water Quality Monitoring Plan June 8, 2011 e. Pleasant Harbor Marina currently publishes a monthly newsletter with information reinforcing the BMP's of the Marina. f. The Resort Development will follow strict environmental standards during and after construction. In the context of the affected environment described above, the Pleasant Harbor Marina and Golf Resort proposes to participate in a program to monitor the impact of developments, both private and public, to the water quality of Pleasant Harbor. Performance Standards Performance standards will meet Washington State Ecology requirements per WAC 173- 201A. WAC 173-201A-600 (1)(a)(iv) designates all fresh waters that are tributaries to extraordinary quality marine water, which Hood Canal is so designated, as core summer salmonid habitat for aquatic life uses. (Methodology and Quality Assurance guidelines will be established and submitted to Jefferson County Water Quality Department for approval after the requirements and criteria for this program are approved). Initial test sites will be the five Sites �hown-on Figure 2 (page 3) of Appendix -2of the 2007 DEIS (copy attached). Sampling is currently being done in other locations by other agencies, to avoid duplication of effort data from other agencies may be used if possible, If necessary a sample site between the Duckabush River and Quatsap Point will be added. Table 1 below illustrates proposed water quality parameter goals for the marine sampling locations in Pleasant Harbor based on WAC 173-201A-210. Table 1 I.. -....... �' Water Q uali Parameter Cary -- g -- Criteria ------ Ecology Regulatioins Aquatic life pH Extraordinary Within the range of 7A to 8.5 with a human -caused variation of less than .0.2 WAC 173-201 A-210 units Turbidity must not exceed: 5 NTU over background when Aquatic life Extraordinary background is 50 NTU or less: or WAC 173-201 A-210 Turbidity 10 percent increase inturbidi A Pe ty when the background turbidity is more than 50 NTU Aquatic life Dissolved oxygen Extraordinary 7.0 mg/L for lowest 1 -day minimum WAC 173-20]A-210 'DO Aquatic life Extraordina 13 degrees Celsius for highest 1 -day WAC 173-201A-210 m Teperature maximum (I-DMax) Fecal coliform organism levels must not exceed a geometric mean value of 14 Water Contact recreation bacteria colonies/100ml, with not more than 10 percent of all samples (or any single WAC 173-201A-210 sample when less than ten sample points criteria I exist) obtained for calculating the i geometric mean value exceeding 43 colonies/100mL 2 of 4 Comment [MDI]: Sites should include some to the south of the project area between the Duckabush River and Quatsap Point. Comment [MD2]: We would like to see Fecal Coliform and Nitrogen added as parameters to be sampled, Comment [dc3]: Nitrogen may be added if needed. I have not found WAC marine water quality standards for nitrogen. (don) Water Quality Monitoring Plan June 8, 2011 Pronosed Monitoring Schedule Year Schedule omment Pre -construction Quarterly Establish baseline conditions in marine waters of Pleasant Harbor 1st year construction Monthly Monitor water quality during construction 2nd year construction Monthly Monitor water quality during construction 3" year Quarterly As analyses are evaluated and results are favorable, the sampling can be modified with approval from Jefferson County 4th year Quarterly As analyses are evaluated and results are favorable, the sampling can be modified with approval from Jefferson County 5 year TBD Schedule to be determined based on analysis of results and need for modification of schedule and monitoring points after approval from Jefferson County. Comment [MD4]: Data should be reported to Jefferson County Water Quality Dept quarterly. Results exceeding water quality standards should be - reported within 48 hours. The Resort proposes to coordinate with Jefferson County Water Quality Department, Washington State Department of Health, the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group and the University of Washington to verify acceptable standards Wor Pleasant Harbor. The overall environmental health Comment [MDS] Other relevant agencies are _ of Hood Canal can fluctuate greatly from year t to year and season to season depending on a , Dept of Ecology and State Dept of Health (DOH) ,__.... number of factors including rainfall, temperature, wind, influx of ocean water, stratification and Comment [dc6] Phone conversation with Bruce Barbour 1/5/11 DOE does not need to be involved currents. Water quality can be dramatically different from southern Hood Canal near Belfair, i with this agreement .don Hoodsport, Hamma Hamma, Dabob Bay and Seabeck. The samples taken in Pleasant Harbor should be compared with samples taken in the central part of Hood Canal considering the overall environmental situation at the time the samples are taken. 11istot cal Isamples and fluctuations d- — Comment [MD7]: Jefferson County water - - - should be compared with Jefferson County Water Quality data to help accurately evaluate any Quality an local data to compare with, as does Ecology and DOH. changes in sample data from test to test. Jefferson County Water Quality Department will receive quarterly reports and will be notified immediately of any unacceptable results. In the event that ,unacceptable test results are found, all Comment [MDS]: Additional sampling may need property owners surrounding Pleasant Harbor shall be considered partners and act to identify as toidenn conducted close to the suspected source u conducted the source. Jefferson County Water Quality closely as possible the source and cause. Additional sampling may be needed to identify the Department should be notified immediately. source, expense for additional sampling will be the responsibility of the property owner of the suspected source. Adaptive Management This water quality monitoring plan may be modified based on an analysis of results, comparison of existing data sources and consultation with Jefferson County. Alternative management decisions will be addressed as more project details develop and as results are analyzed. The monitoring plan may be revised over time so that it remains effective and reflects industry standards. Examples of revisions that may be addressed include • Sampling sites may be added or removed depending on appropriateness of sampling locations to final design • Monitoring schedule may be modified based on the evaluation of results • Updated or improved sampling techniques based on new technology • Revise parameters to reflect changes in existing environmental concerns 3 of 4 Water Quality Monitoring Plan June 8, 2011 4of4