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Don Coleman <don@pleasantharbormarina.com>
Wednesday, October 04,2017 8:27 AM
Michael Dawson; Stuart Whitford
Garth.Mann@statesmangroup.com; Swanson, Trevor C (DOH); Michelle Farfan; Patty
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RE: Brinnon MPR and shellfish
Hello Michael,
Referencing my conversation with Trevor Swanson (DOH) l'm following up to find out what, if anything, County
Environmental Health has planned for community participation in monitoring near shore water quality and finding
solutions to problems. As you know, the Pleasant Harbor MPR may be assigned a very high level of responsibility for
water quality off site. An area of concern is the Duckabush estuary where there are currently water quality
issues. Garth Mann, CEO of Statesman the applicant for the project, would like to participate in a citizen group to help
monitor water quality, identify sources of pollution, and find solutions.
ln my conversation with Trevor, he mentioned that Jefferson County may already be in the process of forming a group as
describedabove. Pleaseletmeknowifthisishappeningandhowwemaybeinvolved.
Thanks for any help or information,
don
Don Coleman
Cell (206-714-1482)
Pleasant Harbor Marina
From: Swa nson, Trevor C (DO H ) [mailto:trevor.swa nson @doh.wa.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 8,2017 3:13 PM
To: Don Coleman <don@pleasantharbormarina.com>; Garth.Mann@statesmangroup.com; elkdogl2@gmail.com
Cc: Michael Dawson <mdawson@co.jefferson.wa.us>; swhitford@co.jefferson.wa.us
Subject: RE: Brinnon MPR and shellfish
Hi Don, nice talking with you this afternoon. ljust wanted to follow up on our conversation with some background and
provide county contacts for some of the questions you or Garth may have.
The WA DOH is soon downgrading a portion of the Duckabush R. delta area from Approved (commercialshellfish
harvesting open year-round) to Conditionally Approved (commercial shellfish harvesting only allowed during certain
times, in this case, November through April). This is due to recent high bacteria sampled near the Duckabush. ln
response, Jefferson County is working on a Closure Response Plan in accordance with Washington State law (RCW
90.72). A closure response plan is developed cooperatively by all agencies and stakeholders having the ability to
contribute to a solution of the fecal coliform bacteria problem(s) responsible for the shellfish growing area downgrade.
The response plan is a working document intended to focus on actions needed to restore and protect water quality in
the affected area. lt is expected that all affected agencies will participate in the development of the plan and agree to
implement the components for which they are responsible.
Jefferson County Public Health currently has a clean water district in place to enact the closure response plan. The clean
water district meets quarterly already, but with the official downgrade will come renewed focus on the Duckabush area
and possibly new faces at the table. Of course, this isn't happening overnight. First DOH officially downgrades the area
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(should happen next week), then the county has some time to start implementing requirements of the Closure Response
Plan, then meetings occur.
Resulting meetings are typically held quarterly and can involve a diverse set of partners/organizations/and agencies
focused on water cleanup. You mentioned Garth may be interested in forming a group with similar intentions in
mind. Attending clean water district meetings (after the closure response plan is initiated) might be something to look
into to. Mike or Stuart may be able to help Garth with specifics on meetings after the ball gets rolling in the upcoming
months. Their contact info. is below.
Water Quality Manager
Name: Michael Dawson
Phone Number: 360-385-9444
Email: mdawson@co.iefferson.wa.us
lf you or Garth have further questions pertaining to shellfish protection districts or growing are classifications, please let
me know.
Thanks,
Trevor
Trevor Swanson
Restoration Program
Growing Area Section
Office of Environmental Public Health
WA State Dept. of Health
(360) 236-3313
From: Don Coleman [mailto:don@pleasantharbormarina.com]
Sent: Friday, September 8,20\7 12:35 PM
To: Porso, Rick F (DOH) <Rick.Porso@ DOH.WA.GOV>
Cc: Garth Mann (Garth.Mann@statesmansroup.com) <Garth.Mann@statesmangroup.com>; Joe & Joy Baisch
(elkdoeL2 @gmail.com) <elkdoe12 @smail.com>
Subject: Brinnon MPR and shellfish
Hello Mr. Porso,
We are working with Jefferson County towards a resort development near Brinnon on Hood Canal. Location is just north
of the Duckabush River estuary on Black Point. There have been questions about shellfish protection that we have
addressed, however concerns remain with the county and tribe. Garth Mann, the developer, would like to arrange a 15
minute call with you to discuss the following topics.
" We wont to work to ochieve sofe shellfish horvesting ond avoid pollution problems in the Duckobush River
(Jefferson County) entry to Hood Conol."
"we want to work with locol public heolth ond county portners os well os shellfish growers to implement plans to
fix pollution problems in this oreo."
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Environmental Health and Water Quality Director
Name: Stuart Whitford
Phone number: 360-385-9444
Email: swhitford (oco.iefferson.wa.us
a "How would the Deportment of Heolth & Sofety work with o teom of concerned residents who want to follow
strotegic plons to avoid pollution?"
Please let us know a convenient time for you.
Thank You,
Don
Don Coleman
Cell (206-714-1482)
Pleasant Harbor Marina
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