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Skokomish Indian Tribe
Natural Resources Department (360) 877-5213
N. 541 Tribal Center Road Fax (360) 877-5148
March 28, 2012
David Wayne Johnson
Jefferson County Development Department
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Skokomish Nation, WA 98584
Regarding: Proposed changes to access boat ramps and parking at Pleasant
Harbor Marina.
Dear Mr. Johnson:
We have been informed of the proposed access and parking changes at the Pleasant
Harbor Marina. We are concerned that the changes will impede the ability of Skokomish
Tribal Members to conduct their Treaty reserved right to harvest shellfish and finfish.
Specifically, the Tribe cannot rely on a marina shuttle system or allow marina staff to
assist with loading and unloading fishing gear. These proposed changes will impede our
ability to conduct fishing operations that occur during all hours of the day and may delay
enforcement access to their boat should an emergency situation occur. The Tribe is
therefore asking the County not to permit the changes and require that the Marina
maintain its current parking options.
Sincerely,
Joseph Pavel
Director, Skokomish Natural Resources