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BALD EAGLE SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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EAGLE TERRITORY: Olele Point #117
Applicant
Jim Leach
7546 Young Rd. NW
Olympia, W A 98502
Property
Tax Parcel #921-332-017, Township 29
North, Range 1 East, Section 33, SW 1/4,
ofNE 1/4, Jefferson County.
Pendin2
Addition to an existing single family residence. Installation of a well and waterline.
FACTORS CONSIDERED
I) Landowners goals were considered through a review of permit applications and proposed site
development plans for the property. A site visit was conducted on the property with the
landowner and his son.
2) Bald eagle habitat use was considered by analysis of territory integrity through time, current
surrounding habitat conditions, a review of the existing management plans for the eagle territory,
potential for blow down, current status of the bald eagle population and scientific literature
concerning bald eagle habitat protection.
BACKGROUND
The Olele Point Bald Eagle Territory is located approximately 3 miles north of Port Ludlow in
Jefferson County (Figure 1). The bald eagle nest trees are located along the west side of
Admiralty Inlet within the Puget Sound. The history of the surrounding vicinity has been one of
conversion of a timbered peninsula to a increasingly subdivided area where a considerable
portion of the suitable bald eagle habitat has been altered by timber clearing and residential
development. The area is vulnerable to high winds and the potential for the blow down of
remaining trees is present. The Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) has been
monitoring the Olele Point Bald Eagle Territory since 1980. It is possible that the territory was
established prior to documentation by the WDFW. A total of three nest trees have been
documented within the territory (Figure 2). All three nest trees are located within approximately
500 feet of each other along Admiralty Inlet approximately 400 feet north of the entrance to Mats
Mats Bay and 1000 feet north of the currently operating quarry located at the south entrance to
Mats Mats Bay. The original nest tree is a tall dominant live spindly-topped Douglas fir tree
located approximately 250 feet west of the shoreline. A total of at least 7 young have been
produced in this Nest #1 since 1980. During the aerial survey conducted by the WDFW in April
of 1995 to check the occupancy of eagle territories it was documented that this nest had been
destroyed. The nest tree is still present and has suitable structure to support another nest. During
the same survey a new Nest #2 nest was documented in a flat-topped Douglas fir tree
approximately 400 feet northeast ofthe original nest tree. This nest tree is located approximately
80 feet west of the shoreline of Admiralty Inlet. An adult eagle was observed in incubation
posture on the nest during the survey and 1 young eaglet was documented in the nest during the
June survey. During the aerial survey conducted by the WDFW in April of 1996 and 1997 an
adult eagle was documented in incubation posture on Nest #2. A survey to check the
productivity results was not conducted in June of the past two years so it is unknown if any young
were produced during these nesting seasons. With the exception of2001, Nest #2 has been
continuously occupied by the resident pair of eagles since 1995. At least six young have been
produced in this nest since 1995. Nest Tree #3 was located by WDFW during an aerial survey
conducted in April of2001. This nest tree is located approximately 300 feet south of the tree
containing Nest #2 and approximately 200 feet northeast of Nest tree #1 along the shoreline of
Admiralty Inlet. Nest #3 was occupied by the resident pair of eagles in 2001 and produced one
young. The eagle pair nested in Nest #2 during the 2002 nesting season. It is unknown how
many young were produced. The WDFW did not conduct any aerial surveys during the 2003 or
2004 seasons so nesting activity is not known for this seasons.
The trees containing the nest trees are located on undeveloped parcels of land bordering
Admiralty Inlet. These undeveloped parcels contain large stands of deciduous trees with a mix of
conifer trees. Numerous large mature Douglas fir trees exist on these undeveloped parcels. Nest
tree #1, which presently does not contain a nest, is located to the south ofthe undeveloped
parcels adjacent to a parcel that has been developed. This property contains a single-family home
with detached shop and guesthouse under a current bald eagle site management plan executed in
October 1996.
Jim Leach owns a high bank waterfront parcel of property within the 01ele Point Bald Eagle
Territory (Figure 3). His property contains approximately 150 feet of waterfront along Mats Mats
ChanneL The bank along the south side of the property is approximately 75 feet in height above
the shoreline. The landowner has owned the property since 1963. A small cabin was constructed
on the property in 1972 (Figure 4). A short loop driveway provides access to the cabin from the
existing private road that runs east to west across the property. The Leach family has used the
cabin as a summer and weekend retreat throughout the years. In 1995 a septic system was
installed on the property. Another Leach family member owns a small lot to the west of the
subject property. This lot was declared unbuildable due to restrictions from the community water
system. The drainfield for the septic system for Jim's parcel was installed on this other property.
This lot had been cleared in the late 1960's. Although some communications occurred between
the landowner and the WDFW, no Bald Eagle Management Plan was formally developed for
installation of the septic system. No trees were removed and the drainfield was installed outside
the nesting season. The landowner has submitted applications to the Jefferson County
Department of Community Development for some improvements to the property. He is
proposing to install a well and associated water line on the property (Figure 4). A 20' X 20'
addition is also proposed on the north side of the existing cabin (Figure 4). Some improvements
to the foundation of the cabin will be required. The tree which previously contained Nest # 1 is
located approximately 375 feet northeast of the property (Figure 3). The tree containing Nest #3
is located approximately 620 feet from the property and the tree containing Nest #2 is
approximately 750 feet northeast ofthe property (Figure 3). The Leach property contains a mix
of deciduous and conifer trees. A few large mature Douglas fir trees do exist on the parcel.
Some shoreline perching habitat and screeninglbuffering habitat toward the nest trees are present
on the property. None ofthe nest trees are actually visible from the cabin location. The
landowner has proposed the removal of a few trees in order to complete the proposed
improvements. Two conifer trees near the building footprint ofthe cabin addition are proposed
for removal. The landowner also requested the removal of some small alder trees near the
existing driveway. No shoreline trees or critical bald eagle habitat was proposed for removal.
The WDFW is concerned that previous clearing on the property may have removed known bald
eagle perch trees or other important bald eagle habitat. Site development clearing could have
increased the risk of blow down to the nest trees and adjacent significant habitat. The purpose of
this management plan is to allow for the property improvements while maintaining the long term
integrity of the nesting territory. Timing restrictions will be recommended (not required) to
minimize disturbance during the nesting season. Conifer seedlings shall be planted on the
property to mitigate for previous clearing and provide future bald eagle habitat.
CONDITIONS
The following conditions apply to protect bald eagles and their habitat:
1) The installation of a well and associated water line, as shown the site development plan
(Figure 4), shall be allowed on the property.
2) The construction of an addition on the cabin, as shown the site development plan (Figure 4),
shall be allowed on the property.
3) No trees on the property shall be damaged or removed.
* Exceptions:
_ The identified 37" diameter at breast height (DBH) western red cedar tree and
the 19" DBH western red cedar tree near the footprint ofthe cabin addition may
be removed.
_ The identified dead 12" DBH alder tree, the forked 10" DBH alder tree, and
other small alder trees (< 6" DBH) near the existing driveway may be removed.
_ Future danger trees may be removed if trees are identified as hazardous by a
professional forester/arborist. A written report from the forester must be
submitted to the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) before
approval to remove the hazard trees is granted. A tree that presents imminent
danger to the safety or property of individuals may be removed without a report.
_ The selective removal of deciduous trees and the limbing of conifer trees shall
be allowed to achieve water views. No more than 30% of the live crown ofa
conifer tree shall be removed.
4) If bald eagle perch trees are identified on the lot the landowners should report the trees
to the WDFW. Known perch trees shall not be damaged or removed.
5) It is recommended that no heavy equipment operation, clearing, tree cutting, or outside home
construction shall occur during the bald eagle breeding and nesting season from February 1 -
August 15 of any given year.
* Special note:
The WDFW is no longer requiring timing restrictions but has requested that the
landowner work cooperatively to minimize disturbance during the nesting season.
6) It is recommended that the discharge of firearms, fireworks, or explosives be prohibited
during the bald eagle breeding and nesting season from February 1 - August 15 of any given year.
7) A total of two dozen (24) live conifer tree seedlings shall be established on the property. At
least ~ of these trees shall be planted in the northeast comer of the property to enhance the buffer
between the home and the closest nest tree.
The seedlings shall be:
- At least 2.0 age class.
_ A mix of grand fir, Douglas fir, and western red cedar..
_ Planted within one year of addition completion.
8) No further subdivision of the property shall occur.
DURATION OF PROTECTION
This plan applies to the landowner who signs the plan. Ifthe ownership changes, the new owner
may sign the plan or request a new one to reflect a change in land use.
Since eagles return to the same traditional use areas each year, the conditions of this plan shall
apply indefinitely unless a breeding territory has been unoccupied for 5 consecutive years. If a
breeding territory is unoccupied for 5 consecutive years, then the WDFW biologist and the
landowner should evaluate the continued need for protection of the bald eagle habitat.
If any eagle does not occupy a breeding territory and show signs of incubating eggs by May 1 of
any year, then the timing restrictions do not apply for that year. Surveys shall be done by a
qualified biologist..
Please contact the WDFW if the eagles change the location of their nest. Do not assume that the
conditions ofthis plan no longer apply.
REVIEW AND AMENDMENT
This plan will be subject to the following review and amendment procedures. The plan may be
reviewed periodically by the Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) to determine
whether: 1) the plan requires amendment in response to changing eagle and landowner
circumstances; or, 2) the terms ofthe plan comply with applicable laws and regulations; or, 3) the
parties to the plan are complying with its terms.
APPEAL PROCEDURE
In addition to the provisions of WAC 232-12-292(7.1)-(7.3), the landowner may request a formal
appeal ofWDFW actions according to the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 34.05 RCW,
and the Model Rules of Procedure, Chapter 1 0-08 WAC. Such a request shall be filed with the
department within 20 days of receipt of the contested WDFW decision. The appeal request shall
clearly state the relief sought and the grounds for the appeal.
COMPLIANCE
Failure to comply with this plan constitutes a misdemeanor as set forth in RCW 77.15.130.
However, compliance with this plan does not ensure compliance with the Endangered Species
Act or other federal state or local laws.
This plan applies only to pending land use listed above. Any other proposals may be subject to a
different set of conditions. It is the landowner's responsibility to notify the Washington
Department ofFish and Wildlife (WDFW) of any new proposed land use activities.
Plan drafted by Shelly Ament, Wildlife Biologist, Washington Department ofFish and Wildlife,
P.O. Box 1933, Sequim, WA. 98382. (360) 681-4276.
WASIDNGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Bald Eagle Site Management Agreement
On behalf of the people of the State of Washington, to which its wildlife belongs, the
following agreement is hereby enacted for the purpose of protecting bald eagles and their
habitats.
The Landowner and Washington State Department ofFish and Wildlife agree to the
conservation measures described in the attached site management plan.
Site Name: Olele Point #117
Legal Description of proposed project: T29N, RIE, Section 33
The undersigned hereby agree to the terms of the Bald Eagle Site Management Plan.
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