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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the }
Quimper Trust Land Transfer Project as Authorized }
by and In Accordance with Jefferson County Code } RESOLUTION NO. 35 - 22
Section 3.08.030(7)to Provide a System of Public }
Open Spaces }
WHEREAS, conservation futures tax levy collections, authorized under RCW
84.34.230, are an important means of retaining community character and accomplishing the open space W
policies and objectives of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan that encourage the coordinated
acquisition of key open space lands for long-term protection; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is authorized by RCW 84.34.210 and 84.34.220 to
acquire open space land, agricultural and timber lands as defined in RCW 84.34.220; and
WHEREAS, the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee has reviewed
project applications for 2022 and made its funding recommendations to the Board of County
Commissioners in accordance with Jefferson County Code Chapter 3.08; and
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Jefferson County Conservation Futures
Program, Jefferson Land Trust, as project sponsor, requests funding towards the fee simple acquisition
of four parcels of land in S32 and 33 T31N R1W with Assessor's Parcel Numbers 101324001,
101323004, 999007201 and 101333002 and to reimburse operations and maintenance costs; and
WHEREAS, the County retains enough developable land to accommodate the Quimper
Trust Land Transfer project as well as the housing and employment growth that it is expected to
receive, thus satisfying the requirements of Chapter 449, Laws of 2005; and
WHEREAS, Jefferson County considers it in the best public interest to contribute
financially to this open space project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
1. Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $199,500 in conservation futures funds in the
2022 cycle towards escrow payments and/or reimbursement of eligible acquisition
expenses contingent upon presentation of a matching contribution of at least fifty
percent (50%). The sponsor anticipates that the matching contribution will be fifty-one
percent (51%) at the time of project completion.
2. Jefferson County hereby dedicates up to $5,500 in conservation futures funds to
reimburse for operations and maintenance expenses incurred within ten years of the
Resolution No. 35 - 22 re: Dedication of Conservation Futures Funds to the Quimper Trust Land
Transfer project
signing of this resolution contingent on a matching contribution of no less than the
amount of conservation futures funds requested.
3. This dedication of funding may be nullified if a submittal for reimbursement,
accompanied by documentation of matching funds sufficient to complete the
acquisition, is not received from the sponsor within three years of the signing of this
resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of August, 2022 in Port Townsend, Washington.
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N c,oG 2022 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program
,'" Property Acquisition Project and/or
Operations and Maintenance Project Application
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Please complete the following application in its entirety. Be sure to answer"N/A"for questions that don't apply
to the project. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Unless directed otherwise, use as much space as needed to answer each question.
Contact program staff at 379-4498 or tpokorny@co.iefferson.wa.us with questions.
Background and Eligibility Information
1. Project Title Ruck Salmon Creek
2. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $126,375
Conservation Futures O&M Request: $8,625
3. Total Conservation Futures Request: $135,000
4. Please indicate the type of interest contemplated in the acquisition process.
X Warranty Deed _Easement _Other(Please describe below.)
In whose name will the property title be held after acquisition?Jefferson Land Trust
5. Applicant Information
Name of Applicant or Organization: Jefferson Land Trust
Contact: Sarah Spaeth
Title: Director of Conservation&Strategic Partnerships
Address: 1033 Lawrence St. Port Townsend,WA 98368
Phone: (360)379-9501, ext. 101 Fax: ( ) - , ext.
Email: sspaeth0saveland.org
6. Sponsor Information: (f different than applicant)
Organization Name:
Contact:
Title:
Address:
Phone: ( ) - , ext. Fax: ( ) - , ext.
Email:
This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body(e.g., board, council, etc.) on
March 15,2022.
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7. Project Location
Street Address or Description of Location:
922 W Uncas Rd. Port Townsend,WA 98368
Driving Directions from Port Townsend:
From Port Townsend,travel south on State Route 20 toward Discovery Bay.The project area is located
near the junction of Hwy 101 and State Route 20,at the head of Discovery Bay. From the Discovery Bay
store,turn South off of 101 onto West Uncas Road and follow to 922 W. Uncas Road. This is the driveway
to the Reseck residence and the physical access onto the Ruck property.
Section: 27
Township: 29N
Range: 2W
Assessor's Parcel Number(s): 902272000
Please differentiate current and proposed ownership of each APN and indicate if the parcel is to be acquired with
CF funds or used as match.
902272000 current ownership is private; proposed ownership is fee-simple acquisition by Jefferson Land
Trust using Conservation Futures,WA State Salmon Recovery Funding Board,and WA State WWRP Riparian
Habitat funds.
Please list the assessed values for each property or APN, as applicable.
902272000: $328,674
8. Existing Conditions
New Site: Yes No Number of Parcels: 1
Addition to Existing Site: Yes No Acres to Be Acquired: 155.3
Total Project Acreage(if different): Current Zoning: CF-80 (Commercial Forestry 1:801
Existing Structures/Facilities: Vacant land except for Bonneville Power Administration utility corridor through
a section of the eastern side of the parcel (approximately 200 feet wide by 2,350ft long).
Any current covenants, easements or restrictions on land use: Easements for transmission of electrical utility
lines,currently operated by Bonneville Power Administration.
Current Use: Designated Forest Land by Jefferson County Assessor
Waterfront (name of body of water): Salmon Creek and 6 tributaries to Salmon Creek
Shoreline(linear feet): 1.1 miles of Salmon Creek(rive mile 1.4-2.4) and 0.68 miles of tributaries to Salmon
Creek
Owner Tidelands/Shorelands: Frank Ruck(landowner)
9. Current Property Owner X is _is not a willing seller.
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10. In 1,000 words or less, provide a summary description of the project,the match, overarching goal, and three
top objectives. Include information about the physical characteristics of the site that is proposed for acquisition
with Conservation Futures Program funds including: vegetation,topography, surrounding land use, and
relationship to parks,trails, and open space. Describe the use planned for the site, any development plans after
acquisition(including passive development), characteristics of the site which demonstrate that it is well-suited to
the proposed use, and plans for any structures currently on the site. If applicable, describe how the site project
relates to a larger conservation program (please identify), and whether the project has a plan, schedule and
funding dedicated to its completion. Please also list any important milestones for the project or critical dates,e.g.
grant deadlines. List the dates and explain their importance. Please attach a spreadsheet of the budget.
Jefferson Land Trust is applying for Conservation Futures funds to acquire the fee-simple interest in the
155-acre Ruck property. The Ruck property is made up of one parcel that is a rectangle about 1 mile long
and a quarter mile wide,sloping east from the foothills of the Olympic mountains,with Salmon Creek
running the long way through the middle of the property from west to east in a ravine that averages 100-
150 feet deep at a 42 degree slope.Six tributaries to Salmon Creek enter the property from the north,south
and west.This property hosts spawning grounds for listed and threatened summer chum,coho,and winter
steelhead,as well as habitat used by fall chum and cutthroat trout,and other wildlife.The acquisition of this
property by Jefferson Land Trust will permanently protect approximately 48 acres of riparian habitat and 108
acres of upland forest habitat,allow for restoration enhancement in the near-term and long-term,and allow for
spawning survey access to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
The Salmon and Snow Creek Estuary is the most intact of its type on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is the
unquestioned stronghold of the ESA listed Strait of Juan De Fuca summer chum salmon.Acquiring the Ruck
property continues the successful protection and restoration efforts conducted by Chumsortium partners(North
Olympic Salmon Coalition,Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife,Jefferson County Conservation
District,Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe,Jefferson County,the Marine Resources Committee, Hood Canal
Coordinating Council,and others)that has been focused on the Salmon and Snow Creek watersheds since
2001. Local expert partners focused on salmon recovery agree that protecting highly functioning habitat,such as
the Ruck Property,in the Salmon Creek watershed is a priority for supporting summer chum core
subpopulations.The Ruck project aims to protect and restore a parcel that was identified through previous
protection efforts by Chumsortium partners.
The Ruck Salmon Creek project has two main goals.The first is to the protect the property against the
increasing threats of residential conversion in the area and of inappropriate forestry uses on the property—
which would negatively impact the functioning riparian habitat that is used by spawning threatened
summer chum.The second goal is,following acquisition Jefferson Land Trust will begin riparian buffer
habitat restoration on the six tributaries leading to the mainstem of Salmon Creek.
The property was clearcut(outside of the riparian buffer) in the early 1990s.The current forest composition
is a mix between red alder-dominant forest with an understory of dense salmonberry,and alder-dominant
with Douglas fir planting understory.Consulting foresters believe that the property needs"major
disturbance"to be able to get on the path toward mature,diverse forest characteristics necessary for
climate resiliency and wildlife habitat.This disturbance will be performed for the purpose of habitat
restoration by creating patch-cuts in the forest to plant a more successful diversity of conifer tree species.
The mainstem of Salmon Creek currently has a 250ft wide buffer with mature conifer and hardwood
species and healthy level of downed woody debris in the creek.The tributaries currently only have a 25ft
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wide buffer that needs to be improved and restored.Jefferson Land Trust plans to expand this buffer to
125ft by spring 2024.There are no buildings on the property.
Adjacent land includes a 63-acre property to the east that is permanently protected by a conservation
easement with Jefferson Land Trust,and commercial timberland currently operated by Rayonier to the
north,west,and south.A large power transmission line easement operated by Bonneville Power
Administration runs in a cleared swath about 250'wide through a portion of the property on the east.
The 155-acre Ruck property contains approximately 1 mile of mainstem of Salmon Creek located from
about river mile 1.4 to 2.5,as well as over 3,500 feet of tributary riparian habitat.The localized issue of this
project is an increasing threat of residential conversion in this area,and the property's threat of
inappropriate forestry uses which threaten the highly functioning salmonid habitat.Six tributaries travel
through the upland forest down to the mainstem of Salmon Creek.The property was clear-cut in the early
1990s(excluding the minimal 125-foot buffer on either side of the mainstem of Salmon Creek).Given the
property's varied and steep slopes(42°) leading to the creek,these commercial forestry activities
undoubtedly affected the sediment load of Salmon Creek for many years.The property is currently zoned
as commercial forestry,and with the current landowner's desire to sell,the threat of extensive commercial
forestry and potential conversion to residential development is high.
The project offers the protection of the entire anadromous reach including riparian,steep slope,and
forested buffers.The anticipated results of this project are permanent protection of one mile of highly
functioning Salmon Creek habitat that directly affects the natal estuary of Salmon and Snow Creeks.The
project also offers the opportunity for full habitat restoration of the surrounding forest buffers into mature,
diverse forest which recharges ground water,protects the creek from erosion and increased sediment
loads,slows down runoff during high precipitation events,and ultimately benefits habitat,agricultural and
human infrastructure downstream.
After acquisition,Jefferson Land Trust will manage the property as a Nature Preserve and will conduct
ecological thinning of dense alder and Douglas fir,followed by plantings of more diverse conifer species.
This forest management will help jumpstart the necessary transition to a mature forest that is more
structurally and compositionally diverse,thus becoming more climate resistant and resilient. Retired DNR
Region 6 Manager Mike Cronin was helpful in recommending the specific restoration and management
strategies that are referenced in this application.Additionally,WDFW staff are excited at the prospect of
Jefferson Land Trust owning the property because they have been denied access for spawning surveys for
the last several years by the current landowners.Conservation Funds are not being requested for the
restoration-related costs,but this restoration component is part of the full project that Jefferson Land
Trust is working to accomplish on the Ruck property by the end of 2024.
Objectives:
1)Jefferson Land Trust conducts a fair-market appraisal and secures and Purchase and Sale Agreement
with Frank Ruck,current landowner.
2)Jeffersron Land Trust acquires the fee-simple interest in the 155-acre Ruck parcel which has 1 mile
Salmon Creek,a stretch that provides habitat for threatened summer chum and other salmonid species by
summer 2023.
3)After acquisition with help from CF funds,the Land Trust will replant and restore the 16.5 acres of
tributary buffers(expand buffers from 25ft up to 125 feet) by spring 2024. In 10 years we will conduct an
ecological forest thinning operation in the upland forests to increase forest health and generate enough
revenue to fund necessary restoration on the previously commercially-managed forest.
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11. Estimate costs below, including the estimated or appraised value of the propert(ies)or property right(s)to be
acquired, even if Conservation Futures funds will only cover a portion of the total project cost. In the case of
projects involving multiple acquisitions,please break out appraisals and estimated acquisition costs by parcel.
Estimated or Appraised Value of Propert(ies)to be Acquired:
Total Estimated Acquisition-related Cost(see Conservation Futures Manual for eligible costs): $711,440
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost: $17,250
Total Project Cost: $728,690
Basis for Estimates(include information about how the property value(s)was determined, anticipated acquisition-
related costs, general description of operation and maintenance work to be performed,task list with itemized
budget, and anticipated schedule for completion of work):
Jefferson Land Trust spoke with a land appraiser who is familiar with the Ruck property from appraising in
2010. Preliminary discussions in 2022 with this appraiser helped us create an estimate of the current fair-
market value of acquiring the property.The project administration and acquisition-related costs are
estimated based upon recent acquisition projects by Jefferson Land Trust.
Ruck Salmon Creek Conservation Futures Match(Salmon Recovery Total
Request Funding Board and WWRP
Riparian Habitat)
Property Acquisition $110,000 $490,000 $600,000
O&M (signage, $8,625 $8,625 $17,250
monitoring)
Acquisition-related costs $16,375 $33,125 $49,500
(environmental
assessment, appraisal,
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resources,stewardship
plan)
Project Administration $0 $30,000 $30,000
(staff time, attorney
costs)
Total $135,000 $561,750 $696,750
(19.4%) (80.6%) (100%)
O & M only go to question #15:
Scored Questions
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1. To what degree does the project leverage contributions for acquisition from groups, agencies or
individuals?
1 a. Sponsor or other organizations X will _will not contribute to acquisition of proposed site and/or operation
and maintenance activities.
1 b. If applicable, please describe below how contributions from groups or agencies will reduce the need to use
Conservation Futures program funds.
Protection and restoration of this 1 mile of Salmon Creek and tributaries directly augment the over 20
years of acquisition and restoration work that has already been conducted by partners who are part of the
Chumsortium in this watershed.These acquisition and restoration projects continue at the head of
Discovery Bay with several priority acquisitions of nearshore properties.As a result of the collaborative
efforts conducted over the last 20 years, most of Salmon Creek downstream from this property is protected
with Jefferson Land Trust conservation easements and WDFW ownership.The Land Trust anticipates a
large portion of grant funding for the project from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant and Riparian
Habitat Program-both state grant sources.
1 c. Matching Fund Estimate Acquisition O&M
Conservation Futures Funds Requested $126,375 $8,625 19.4%
Matching Funds/Resources* $553,125 $8,625 80.6%
Total Project Acquisition Cost $679,500 $17,250 100%
*If a prior acquisition is being proposed as match,please describe and provide documentation of value, location,
date of acquisition and other information that would directly link the match to the property being considered for
acquisition.
1 d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution If not, Contribution If not,
funds/resources contribution approved? when? available now? when?
Salmon Recovery Funding Board $330,357 Yes No Yes No Fall 2022
WWRP Riparian Habitat $300.000 Yes No Yes No Fall 2022
NOTE: Matching funds are strongly recommended and a higher rating will be assigned to those projects that
guarantee additional resources for acquisition. Donation of property or a property right will be considered as
a matching resource. Donation of resources for on-going maintenance or stewardship ("in-kind"
contributions) are not eligible as a match.
2. To what degree does the project sponsor commit to provide long-term stewardship for the
proposed project?
2 a. Sponsoring agency Xis _is not prepared to provide long-term stewardship(easement monitoring,
maintenance, up-keep, etc.)for the proposed project.
Jefferson Land Trust is prepared to provide long-term stewardship for the Ruck project based upon our
established, professional stewardship program.Currently,Jefferson Land Trust has five staff members that
work in our stewardship department,implementing the monitoring and stewardship activities described in
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more detail in question 3.We currently steward over 17,000 acres in Jefferson County, including over 390
acres in the Salmon and Snow Creek watershed specifically.
2 b. Describe any existing programs or future plans for stewardship of the property, including the nature and
extent of the commitment of resources to carry out the stewardship plan.
In addition to regular, professional monitoring program described in question 3a,our long-term
management goals for the Ruck property will include maintaining and enhancing the structural and
species diversity of the forest,and maintaining natural hydrology used by many salmonid species.We
anticipate achieving these goals through both short/mid-term restoration efforts as well as long-term
maintenance.Short-term restoration obligations will include alder thinning along tributary buffers,
followed by introduction of conifer plantings,and 3-5 year maintenance of plantings to ensure access to
light and successful establishment. Mid-term restoration will include more extensive forest restoration in
the form of harvesting alder once it is commercially viable,to release understory Doug fir and/or replant
the newly-sunlit understorywith a mixed conifers.
Long-term maintenance will include management of noxious weeds,facilitating appropriate public access,
monitoring forest and stream conditions,and additional actions including the creation of snag and
downed logs where beneficial to accelerate complex forest structure and habitat niches.
3. To what degree has the project sponsor demonstrated effective long-term stewardship of a
similar project?
Jefferson Land Trust has managed many acquisition projects since its inception in 1989.We have been
awarded numerous Conservation Futures grants and other public grants for acquisition of important
salmon habitat,working lands and open space.We have demonstrated effective and dependable long-
term stewardship on salmon habitat nature preserves such as Snow Creek Forest, Duckabush Riparian
Forest, Duckabush Oxbow and Wetlands Preserve,and Chimacum Creek Nature Preserve.We actively
manage and conduct restoration forestry and stewardship activities on properties we own including our
Bulls Forest Preserve and Valley View Forest Preserve.
3 a. Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience.
As an accredited Land Trust through the national Land Trust Alliance,Jefferson Land Trust has experience
successfully managing and stewarding various types of preserves.Jefferson Land Trust conducts diligent
and appropriate monitoring,stewardship,and management for all fee-simple properties that we own.This
includes quarterly monitoring of the properties by professional staff and trained volunteers,extensive data
collection and management,and legal defense of the conservation values should it become necessary.We
have a Preserve Steward program which provides an opportunity for long-term volunteerism through
quarterly monitoring of all Land Trust preserves.We will utilize these same tools to provide long-term
stewardship for the Ruck property after acquisition.
3 b. Has the project sponsor and/or applicant been involved in other projects previously approved for
Conservation Futures funding?
No, neither the sponsor nor applicant has been involved in a project previously approved for
Conservation Futures funds.
X Yes,the sponsor and/or applicant for this project has been involved in a project previously approved for
Conservation Futures funds. Please provide details:
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Jefferson Land Trust has been the successful applicant of many Conservation Futures Fund projects over
the years, providing us many years of experience in working with County staff to successfully implement
protection projects across multiple ecosystems of Jefferson County.These projects include:
Sunfield Farm,2003;Quimper Wildlife Corridor,2004;East Tarboo Creek Conservation Project,2005;
Tamanowas Rock Phase 1,2006;the Winona Buffer Project,2006;Glendale Farm,2007; Finnriver Farm,
2008;Quimper Wildlife Corridor,2009; Brown Dairy,2009;Salmon Creek Ruck 2010;Quimper Wildlife
Corridor 2010;Tamanowas Rock 2010;Chimacum Creek Carleson 2011;Winona Basin -Bloedel 2011;L.
Brown 2012;Boulton Farm 2012;Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Short Family Farm 2013;Quimper Wildlife
Corridor and Snow Creek Irvin and Jenks,2014;Midori Farm,2015;QWC 2016 Addition,Tarboo Creek, Farm
and Forest 2016;Serendipity Farm,Snow Creek Taylor and Tarboo Iglitzin 2017;Chimacum Forest,
Marrowstone Mize,Snow Creek Mid-Reach Forest 2018;Tarboo Forest Addition 2019; Ruby Ranch 2018&
2020;Quilcene Headwaters to Bay 2019&2020;Arlandia 2020;Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions 2021;
and Hannan Farm 2021.
4. To what degree is the acquisition feasible?
4 a. Property X can_cannot feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources.
4 b.Necessary commitments and agreements X are are not in place.
4 c.All parties_are X are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition.
If"not"to any of the above,please explain below.
The cost of the acquisition will be agreed upon by Jefferson Land Trust and Frank Ruck(current
landowner) after the appraisal report is provided by a certified appraisal company.Jefferson Land Trust
will hire this appraiser after we have been awarded grant funds and know that we can proceed with the
project.
5. To what degree is the project part of an adopted open space, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan, or identified in a community conservation effort?
The proposed acquisition X is specifically identified in an adopted open space, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan, or community conservation effort. Please describe below, including this project's
importance to the plan. Please also reference the website of the plan if available or include the plan with this
application.
A portion of Salmon Creek habitat on the Ruck property is designated as`Priority Aquatic'and
`Conservancy'under Washington State's Shoreline Master Plan (below)
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Ruck is also identified by the Land Trust's Conservation Plan (https://www.saveland.org/wp-
content/uploads/2016/06/2010_JLT_Conservation Plan_LoRes.pdf) both as having high priority habitat
and as an area with recreation and tourism value.
X complements an adopted open space or conservation plan, but is not specifically identified. Please describe
below, and describe how the proposed acquisition is consistent with the plan.
_is a stand-alone project.
Additionally,the Hood Canal Coordinating Council's 2022 Salmon Recovery Program Priorities and
Immediate Needs names the protection of highly functioning habitat in the Salmon Creek watershed as a
priority-of which the Ruck property is a prime example.The Chumsortium partners (described in the
Project Description above)identified the Ruck property as a priority for protection beginning in 2001,and
we finally have a landowner who is interested in the selling the property for permanent protection to
Jefferson Land Trust.
6. To what degree does the project conserve opportunities which are otherwise lost or threatened?
6 a. The proposed acquisition site X does does not provide a conservation or preservation opportunity which
would otherwise be lost or threatened.
6 b. If applicable, please carefully describe the nature and immediacy of the opportunity or threat, and any unique
qualities about the site.
The landowner contacted Jefferson land Trust to see if we were interested in acquiring the property,as he
has plans to put it on the market sometime in the next year or so. He is interested in seeing the
conservation values preserved forever,though also is eager to dispose of the property.This is a rare
opportunity to acquire such a significant stretch of Salmon Creek and will allow for better management for
habitat and monitoring of the health of the salmonid species utilizing the creek.
7. Are the conservation values of the project commensurate with or greater than the amount of
CF funds requested?
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Yes,Jefferson Land Trust is only requesting 16.5%of the total project cost from Conservation Futures,
which means that the value of the project is much greater than the amount of funds requested from the
County. However,$135,000 is still a significant and important value to the project and therefore necessary
for the success of this protection and enhancement project.
7 a. Summarize the project's conservation values and how the CF funds requested support these values.
The project's conservation values are summarized as protecting highly functioning spawning habitat for
threatened summer chum populations,and habitat for coho,and wintersteelhead,fall chum and cutthroat
trout;improving the riparian buffer function by enhancing and expanding the buffers from 25ft wide to 125ft
wide with diverse conifer species;and in the future expanding the restoration project to the upland forest which
will recharge ground water,protect the creek from erosion and increased sediment loads,slow down
runoff during high precipitation events and contribute to carbon sequestration.The Conservation Futures
funds requested supports these values by contributing to the value of the fee-simple acquisition of the
property.Jefferson Land Trust has found that fee-title ownership of a property is the best way to
guarantee a landowner's long-term interest and protection in salmon habitat and restoration.As a
conservation non-profit,our mission includes the perpetual protection of fish habitat and forestland,even
more so than a private conservation easement landowner.Jefferson Land Trust's ownership of this
property is the best way to ensure that this 1 mile of Salmon Creek and its tributaries are enhanced and
managed to benefit all salmonids in this watershed.
8. To what degree does the project preserve habitat for flora and fauna other than habitat for
anadromous fish species?
8 a.X provides habitat for State of Washington Priority Habitat specific to the project and/or State or Federal
(NOAA and USFWS)Candidate,Endangered,Threatened or Sensitive species(provide list and references).
In addition to the anadromous fish species present on site,the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
(WDFW)'s Priority Habitat Species(PHS) lists the Ruck property as Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland,
and as a potential site for Northern Spotted Owl territory.
8 b. X provides habitat for a variety of native flora or fauna species.
The property provides a habitat corridor stretching from foothills of the Olympic mountains down to the
low-lying valley at the head of Discovery Bay for other wildlife species. Black bear,cougar,deer and coyote
are some of the species that have been documented on the property.
8 c. X contributes to an existing or future wildlife corridor or migration route.
The property is adjacent to a 63-acre property protected with a habitat conservation easement held by
Jefferson Land Trust. Nearly all properties downstream of this site along Salmon Creek are either
protected by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife(WDFW),or Jefferson Land Trust(see watershed
map in application attachments).
If affirmative in any of the above,please describe and list the Priority Habitat(s) and Threatened, Endangered, or
Sensitive species below, and cite or provide documentation of species'use.'
Described above.
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8 d. Does the current owner participate in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat?If so, please
provide details.
The current landowner does not participate in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat,which
will change once Jefferson Land Trust assumes ownership.
9. To what degree does the project protect habitat for anadromous fish species?
9 a. Describe to what degree the project protects habitat for anadromous fish species (for example: marine
shorelines, stream or river corridors including meander zones, and riparian buffers). Please provide documentation
and maps that demonstrate the location, quality and extent of the existing buffer and adjoining habitat.
The Ruck property provides stream and riparian buffer habitat.This property provides critical habitat for
spawning threatened summer chum,spawning winter steelhead,spawning and adult coho,and adult fall
chum.Available spawning habitat for summer chum (such as the Ruck property) must be protected to
ensure sub-population persistence,survival,and productivity.This project will protect habitat that has
documented use by the salmonid species listed above.
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10. To what degree does the project preserve farmland for agricultural use OR forestland for
silvicultural use?
10 a. Describe the extent and nature of current and planned agricultural or silviculture use of the proposed
acquisition, including any anticipated changes to that use once the property,or property right, is acquired with
Conservation Futures funds.
The current landowner of the Ruck property has been managing the property for continued commercial
forestry after it was clearcut in the 1990s.As described above,once Jefferson Land Trust secures
ownership of the property,the silvicultural management of the property will be primarily focused on the
riparian and upland restoration needs. In about a decade,we will perform commercial thinning on the
property which will generate enough revenue to fund the restoration costs (tree planting and
maintenance) needed throughout the property.
10 b. Describe the current owner's record of implementing management practices that preserves and/or enhances
soil,water quality,watershed function and wildlife habitat on the farm.
The current landowner does not participate in extra management practices that preserve soil,water
quality,or watershed function—this will change once Jefferson Land Trust assumes ownership.
10 c. Describe how the acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil, water quality,
watershed function and wildlife habitat.
The acquisition of the Ruck property by Jefferson Land Trust will significantly enhance the watershed
function,water quality,and wildlife habitat of this parcel. While the Washington State Forest Practices
Rules are helpful in an attempt to balance the needs of both industry and of conservation on commercial
forestry lands,Jefferson Land Trust and Chumsortium project partners believe that these practices are not
sufficient on the Ruck property due to its multiple tributaries,its steep slopes(42 degrees),depth of slopes
(100-150 ft) and sensitive habitat for salmonid species. Broader tributary buffers with more conifers will
ensure adequate shade and help reduce the potential for sediment loads in important spawning habitat.
10 d. Does this project preserve a mix of quality farmland and forestland?
This project preserves and enhances forestland,as described above.This site is not appropriate for
farmland activities due to its current forested condition,steep slopes,and critical salmonid habitat
functions.
11. Climate change:
11 a. To what degree does this project increase resiliency to and/or mitigate climate change?
This project aims to protect 155-acres of land and stream classified by The Nature Conservancy as having
Far Above Average Resilience to climate change.Additionally,the restoration of riparian buffers after
acquisition and the subsequent upland forest improvements in the 2030s will follow forest management
practices that are proven to enhance climate resistance and resilience,such as increasing tree species
diversity; having a multi-aged forest;creating structural diversity from the forest ground to the canopy;
and creating snags and downed woody debris that sequester both carbon and water.
This project will permanently protect a one-mile stretch of Salmon Creek,1/4 of which is documented
spawning grounds for the endangered summer chum. Reinforcing protection of high-quality salmon
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habitat is the Hood Canal Coordinating Council's number one priority in 2022. Protecting high quality
habitat allows for habitat and species adaptability,especially in the face of climate change.
12. What area does the project serve?
12 a. Describe how the proposed acquisition benefits primarily a_local area X broad county area including the
area served,the nature of the benefit,the jurisdictions involved, and the populations served.
This project benefits the entire downstream reach of Salmon Creek.After acquisition,the anticipated
results of this project are permanent protection of one mile of highly functioning Salmon Creek habitat
that directly affects the natal estuary of Salmon and Snow Creeks.The project also offers the opportunity
for full habitat restoration of the surrounding forest buffers into mature,diverse forest which recharges
ground water, protects the creek from erosion and increased sediment loads,slows down runoff during
high precipitation events,and ultimately benefits habitat,agricultural and human infrastructure
downstream of this site.
As previously described,Chumsortium partners (North Olympic Salmon Coalition,Washington Department
of Fish and Wildlife,Jefferson County Conservation District,Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe,Jefferson County,
the Marine Resources Committee, Hood Canal Coordinating Council,and others) have been actively
involved in this watershed protection since 2001.The protection and restoration project on the Ruck
property benefits all the residents and businesses downstream of the site.
12 b. Is the project located in an area that is under-represented by CF funded Projects?Areas that Conservation
Futures has not been able to support to date include Marrowstone Island, Toandos Peninsula, Dosewallips
Valley, Bolton Peninsula, and the West End.
No,this project is located in the Salmon/Snow Creeks Watershed south of Discovery Bay.
13. To what degree will the acquisition provide educational opportunities, interpretive
opportunities, and/or serve as a general community resource?
13 a. Describe the educational or interpretive opportunities that exist for providing public access, educational or
interpretive displays(signage, kiosks, etc.)on the proposed site, including any plans to provide those
improvements and any plans for public accessibility.'
The entire property will be open to guided public access in the form of group tours or volunteer
stewardship work parties led by Jefferson Land Trust. Further unguided public access will not be
developed based upon public safety concerns and because it is only accessible only through an
undeveloped road easement across neighboring private property.The steep slopes of the Salmon Creek
ravine and the planned restoration activities create public safety concerns that encourage Jefferson Land
Trust to limit the types of public access.
However,the property is currently part of the Pacific Northwest Scenic Trail—a 12,000-mile hiking trail
from Montana to Washington—and Jefferson Land Trust plans to continue to allow this use after
protection.
14. To what degree does the project preserve historic or culturally significant resources'?
14 a. The proposed acquisition_includes historic or culturally significant resources4 and
2 The words"education"and"interpretation"are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee.
3 Cultural resources means archeological and historic sites and artifacts, and traditional religious ceremonial and
social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44
and 27.53 RCW.
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is registered with the National Register of Historic Places,or an equivalent program.
_is recognized locally has having historic or cultural resources.
_is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site.
Xnone of the above.
If affirmative in any of the above,please describe below, and cite or provide documentation of the historical
cultural resources.
O & M Stand Alone Projects
15. Applications for Operation and Maintenance funding only to be scored on a scale of 1-100
based on information provided. Consider the CF Manual and the topics below,for example:
15 a.Please describe in detail,the reason 0&M funds are needed,proposed 0&M activities,and how they
protect resources cited in the original acquisition project.Attach additional information such as up-to-date
stewardship plan,maps,field reports,work plan,budget,timeline,etc.,to support the application,if appropriate.
O &M projects must address a compelling, immediate need. Specifically include whether the project has an up-
to-date stewardship plan.If there is such a plan, is it being implemented and is the proposed 0&M work
specifically included in the plan?Also,describe any unforeseen or urgent threats to the resource conservation
values of the site and whether the proposed 0&M activities will mitigate those threats and/or prevent potential
future threats.
Verification
16. Sponsor commitments:
16 a. Sponsors of projects that are approved for funding by the Board of County Commissioners are required to
submit a brief progress report by October 30 every year for three years after the award is approved,or three years
after the acquisition funds are disbursed to the applicant,whichever is later. The progress report must address any
changes in the project focus or purpose, progress in obtaining matching funding,and stewardship and
maintenance. Sponsors receiving 0&M funds will also submit an annual report for each year that O&M funds
are expended. The Committee will use the information to develop a project"report card"that will be submitted
annually to the Board of County Commissioners.
16 b.If this project is approved for funding,I understand the sponsor is required to submit progress reports for
three years and for any year in which 0& M funds are expended. 5 C Initials 31'-5- Date
16 c.If,three years after the date funding is approved by the Board of County Commissioners,the project sponsor
has not obtained the required matching funds,the Committee may request the Board of County Commissioners to
nullify their approval of funds,and may require the project to re-apply.
If this project is approved for funding, I understand that we may be required to re-submit the application if the
project sponsor does not obtain the necessary matching funding within three years.
Initials i Date
16 d.The applicant has reviewed all project requirements and all information in the application is accurate to the
best of their knowledge. 5 k� Initials i Date
16 e. The sponsor commits to providing long-term stewardship to achieve the conservation and protection goals of
the project as proposed in this application or :Its may be modified with recommendation of the CF Committee and
approval of the BoCC. S S Initials 3 fiZS-Date
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Acknowledgement Form I
Project Applicant Information
Applicant Name:Jefferson Land Trust
Project Number/Name: 22-1079 Salmon Creek
Contact: ❑ Mr. Ig Ms. First Name: Sarah Last Name:Spaeth
Title: Director,Conservation and Strategic Partnerships
Mailing Address: 1033 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend,WA 98368
E-Mail Address:sspaeth@saveland.org
Property Information
Address or Location: Salmon Creek,Jefferson County
County/Parcel Number.902272000
Landowner Information
Landowner Name: Frank J Ruck
Representative:*Mr. ❑ Ms. First Name: Frank Last Name: Ruck
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Mailing Address:22W410 2ND ST,GLEN ELLYN,IL 60137-3506
E-Mail Address:frankruck@yahoo.com
;. Frank J Ruck is the legal owner of property described in the grant application being submitted to
the Recreation and Conservation Office by the project applicant.
1. I am aware that the project being proposed in the grant application is on my property.
2. If a grant is successfully awarded, I will be contacted and asked to engage in negotiations.
3. My signature does not represent authorization of project implementation.
4. If I am affiliated with the project applicant, I will recuse myself from decisions made by the project
applicant to work on or purchase my property.
5. There are,tire no)(circle one)tenants on the property.Tenants displaced as a result of this
project may be eligible for relocation assistance.
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1 "Manual 3:Acquisition Projects,'Appendix H
4�¢soN c°oa 2022 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program
ti < Property Acquisition Project and/or
Operations and Maintenance Project Application
Y9SNI NG.tO
Please complete the following application in its entirety. Be sure to answer "N/A"for questions that don't apply
to the project. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Unless directed otherwise, use as much space as needed to answer each question.
Contact program staff at 379-4498 or tpokornyna co./efferson.wa.us with questions.
Background and Eligibility Information
1. Project Title Quimper Trust Land Transfer
2. Conservation Futures Acquisition Request: $199,500
Conservation Futures O&M Request: $5,500
3. Total Conservation Futures Request: $205,000
4. Please indicate the type of interest contemplated in the acquisition process.
X Warranty Deed Easement Other(Please describe below.)
In whose name will the property title be held after acquisition? Jefferson County
5. Applicant Information
Name of Applicant or Organization: Jefferson County
Contact: N/A
Title: N/A
Address: N/A
Phone: ( ) - , ext. Fax: ( ) - , ext.
Email: N/A
6. Sponsor Information: (if decent than applicant)
Organization Name: Jefferson Land Trust
Contact: Sarah Spaeth
Title: Director of Conservation&Strategic Partnerships
Address: 1033 Lawrence St. Port Townsend,WA 98368
Phone: (360)379-9501, ext. 101 Fax: ( ) - , ext.
Email: sspaeth(@saveland.org
This application was approved by the sponsor's legally responsible body(e.g., board, council, etc.) on
March 15.2022.
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7.Project Location
Street Address or Description of Location:
"Quimper West"&"Baby Quimper": North Jacob Miller Road (across from Stillpoint Lane). Port Townsend,
WA
"Quimper East": Elmira St(at Lanes End Lane). Port Townsend,WA
Driving Directions from Port Townsend:
Quimper West: From Port Townsend,head west on Hastings Ave and then turn right onto North Jacob
Miller Road.Travel approximately 3/4mile to the driveway entrance (old forestry gate approx.50 ft into
driveway).
Baby Quimper: From Port Townsend, head west on Hastings Ave and then turn right onto North Jacob
Miller Road.Travel approximately 3/4miles-it lies about 350 feet east of the larger Quimper West
property(across North Jacob Miller Rd.).
Quimper East: From Port Townsend,head west on Hastings Ave and then turn right onto Cook Avenue.
Travel approximately.6 miles,turn left onto Elmira St.and travel to the end of the road.The property is on
the left side of the road.
Section: 32(Quimper West&Baby);Section 33 (Quimper East)
Township: 31
Range: 1W
Assessor's Parcel Number(s):
Quimper West-101324001&101323004
Baby Quimper-999007201
Quimper East-101333002
Please differentiate current and proposed ownership of each APN and indicate if the parcel is to be acquired with
CF funds or used as match.
All parcels are currently owned by Washington Department of Natural Resources(DNR), leased by
Jefferson County.All the parcels will be fully transferred to Jefferson County with the help of CF funds.
Please list the assessed values for each property or APN,as applicable.
These State-owned properties are not assessed for tax values by Jefferson County.
At the time that the lease was initiated in 2009,the fee-simple value of the properties was$1,585,000,with
the remaining value after the lease payment$228,800.Given current real estate property trends,Jefferson
Land Trusts expects that the value will likely have doubled over the last 13 years.
8. Existing Conditions
New Site: Yes No Number of Parcels: Four(4)
Addition to Existing Site: Yes No Acres to Be Acquired: 107
Total Project Acreage(if different): 138 acres in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor permanently protected to date
by Jefferson County,City of Port Townsend,and Jefferson Land Trust.
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Current Zoning: Rural Residential 1:20;currently under DNR Managed Timberlands.
Existing Structures/Facilities: None
Any current covenants, easements or restrictions on land use: 50-year lease by Jefferson County under the DNR
Trust Land Transfer program.
Current Use:_Leased by Jefferson County for fish and wildlife habitat,open space,or recreation uses.
Waterfront (name of body of water): None
Shoreline(linear feet): None
Owner Tidelands/Shorelands:_N/A
9. Current Property Owner X is is not a willing seller.
From the Lease between DNR and Jefferson County:"3.02 Option to Purchase the Remainder of the Fee Interest.
At any time during this Lease,Lessee may request to purchase the residual value of the fee interest by submitting an
offer to accept a land transfer that contains the terms and conditions of the offer..."
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10. In 1,000 words or less, provide a summary description of the project,the match, overarching goal, and three
top objectives. Include information about the physical characteristics of the site that is proposed for acquisition
with Conservation Futures Program funds including: vegetation,topography, surrounding land use, and
relationship to parks,trails,and open space. Describe the use planned for the site, any development plans after
acquisition (including passive development), characteristics of the site which demonstrate that it is well-suited to
the proposed use, and plans for any structures currently on the site. If applicable, describe how the site project
relates to a larger conservation program (please identify), and whether the project has a plan, schedule and
funding dedicated to its completion. Please also list any important milestones for the project or critical dates, e.g.
grant deadlines. List the dates and explain their importance. Please attach a spreadsheet of the budget.
Jefferson Land Trust is sponsoring this application on behalf of Jefferson County to transfer the fee-simple
ownership of three properties owned by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR)to Jefferson
County ownership.These parcels are located in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor—just outside of the Port
Townsend city limits—identified as three distinct properties nearby each other.These properties are
commonly referred to as"Quimper West" (78.8 acres),"Quimper East" (27.5 acres),and "Baby Quimper" (0.83
acres),107 acres in total. In 2008,Jefferson County applied to purchase these properties from DNR through
Washington State's Trust Land Transfer program. Usually,Trust Land Transfer(TLT) projects result in the fee-
simple ownership by another governmental entity(such as county government); however, in 2008,the
Washington State legislature instead decided to award a 50-year lease to TLT applicants, rather than fee-
simple ownership.The result was that in 2009, DNR and Jefferson County entered into a 50-year lease with the
option for Jefferson County to purchase the remaining value of the property at a future date before the
expiration of the lease.The lease temporarily takes the three DNR properties out of School Trust
management, protecting the properties from forestry management by DNR for the duration of the lease.
Related to the future acquisition by the County,Section 3.02 of the lease states, 'The terms and conditions of
the offer must include a deed restriction that restricts the Permitted Use of the Property to fish and wildlife
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habitat,opens space,or recreation use in conformance with Washington Laws...,and require that the
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Simultaneous to Jefferson County leasing the Quimper TLT properties,Jefferson County entered into a
Stewardship Agreement with Jefferson Land Trust to support the necessary stewardship and management
activities for these three properties which the Land Trust has been fulfilling for over a dozen years.Jefferson
Land Trust intends to continue assisting the County in stewarding these properties;the Land Trust and the
County will update this joint stewardship agreement prior to or upon acquisition.
Seeing the critical value in having these 107 acres permanently protected from DNR forestry activities and
from the potential for future development,Jefferson Land Trust approached Jefferson County staff and
commissioners in 2020 to offer to fundraise for,and spearhead the project management of,the transfer of the
Quimper TLT properties.County commissioners and staff were supportive and excited by the idea,as they
had already planned to acquire the fee-simple interest sometime before the 50-year lease with DNR expired.
In March of 2021,Jefferson Land Trust initiated a community fundraising campaign called the Quimper
Wildlife Corridor Challenge,which aimed to raise$1.76 million dollars to protect an additional 164 acres in the
Quimper Wildlife Corridor,including the permanent protection of the three Quimper Trust Land Transfer
properties by Jefferson County.Given the exponential rises in real estate costs in Jefferson County beginning
in early 2020,the goal of raising$1.76 for the Quimper Wildlife Corridor has become insufficient for protecting
164 acres;therefore we are applying to Conservation Futures for$205,000 toward the Trust Land Transfer
properties.The estimated value of the three TLT properties is difficult to predict based upon recent timber
and land appraisals,and DNR will not have completed their certified appraisal until October 2022; however,
we have estimated $343,200 for Jefferson County to purchase the remaining value in the Quimper TLT
properties.48.8%from CF funds,and 51.2%is matched from community fundraising by Jefferson Land Trust.
Three Top Objectives:
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1) Jefferson Land Trust secures$205,000 in CF funds,which completes the necessary fundraising for the
remaining value and project costs in the Quimper Trust Land Transfer properties.
2) Jefferson Land Trust conducts project management on behalf of Jefferson County,including working
with DNR to conduct appraisal,seek approval from state DNR board,and secure the Purchase and
Sale Agreement for Jefferson County.
3) Jefferson County secures permanent ownership of the 107 acres, permanently protecting the
properties for habitat,open space,and recreation;Jefferson Land Trust and Jefferson County
collaboratively update the joint stewardship plan to continue management of the 107 acres.
The physical characteristics of the properties are primarily forested on nearly-level ground.The Quimper West
property is approximately 79 acres of mixed-age forest that includes grand fir,cedar, Douglas fir,western
hemlock, madrone,with diverse hardwood and understory species.The property can be described as healthy,
structurally diverse,and is on track to achieving old-growth forest characteristics such as.large downed logs,
standing snags,and mixed aged trees. Previous forestry management by DNR within the Quimper West
property resulted in one primary logging road and some spur roads,which have now been utilized by the local
community for hiking, bicycling,and horseback riding trails for decades. Baby Quimper is a forested 0.83-acre
property and is surrounded by private, residential properties and Jefferson Land Trust preserve.Current and
future management of Baby Quimper is primarily to ensure that conservation values are not threatened by
noxious weeds or property line encroachment.
The Quimper East property is 27.5 acres and is a fairly uniform forest of dense,regenerating Douglas fir that
was planted after a clearcut by DNR in 1980s.The understory is primarily salal,and this property could benefit
from ecological forest management to help it in the recovery from commercial management.
The planned future uses of the property will be continuing to provide habitat protection,open space and
recreational opportunities through trail access (on Quimper West).The Quimper East property does not have
developed trails and will benefit from ecological forestry management(described further in questions#10 and
11).
This project is a priority for Jefferson Land Trust and Jefferson County as it will permanently protect 107 acres
from commercial forestry activities and the potential for future residential development.The Quimper TLT
properties provide habitat for wildlife, recreational trails for citizens and tourists alike,and open space that
broadly benefits the county by protecting maturing forests and wetlands that sequester carbon,filter
stormwater,and maintain the rural character of the Olympic Peninsula.
11. Estimate costs below, including the estimated or appraised value of the propert(ies)or property right(s)to be
acquired, even if Conservation Futures funds will only cover a portion of the total project cost. In the case of
projects involving multiple acquisitions,please break out appraisals and estimated acquisition costs by parcel.
Estimated or Appraised Value of Propert(ies)to be Acquired:
Total Estimated Acquisition-related Cost(see Conservation Futures Manual for eligible costs): $409,200
Total Operation and Maintenance Cost: $11,000
Total Project Cost: $420,200
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Basis for Estimates(include information about how the property value(s)was determined, anticipated acquisition-
related costs, general description of operation and maintenance work to be performed,task list with itemized
budget, and anticipated schedule for completion of work):
At the time that the current lease by Jefferson County was initiated,the Washington State legislature
compensated the Department of Natural Resources$985,000 for the fair-market lease value;the remaining
value in the property at that time was$228,800. It has been over 12 years since that appraisal,and with
rising real estate and timber costs,Jefferson Land Trust estimates the remaining value of the property may
be$343,200. However,we will not know the definite value of the property until DNR conducts its own
appraisal(a requirement of the TLT program).
The project administration and acquisition-related costs are estimated based upon recent acquisition
projects by Jefferson Land Trust.The O&M costs are based upon the annual average amount of Land Trust
staff time spent stewarding the Quimper Trust Land Transfer properties,as well as funding for signage.
Quimper Trust Land Conservation Futures Match(Community Total
Transfer Request Fundraising by Land Trust)
Property Acquisition $180,500 $162,700 $343,200
O&M (monitoring, $5,500 $5,500 $11,000
signage)
Acquisition-related costs $19,000 $30,000 $49,000
(appraisal, closing costs,
management plan)
Project Administration $0 $17,000 $17,000
(staff time, attorney
costs)
Total $205,000 $215,200 $420,200
(48.8%) (51.2%) (100%)
O & M only go to question #15:
Scored `.destions
1. To what degree does the project leverage contributions for acquisition from groups, agencies or
individuals?
1 a. Sponsor or other organizations X will will not contribute to acquisition of proposed site and/or operation
and maintenance activities.
1 b. If applicable, please describe below how contributions from groups or agencies will reduce the need to use
Conservation Futures program funds.
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1 c. Matching Fund Estimate Acquisition O&M
Conservation Futures Funds Requested $199,500 $5,500 48.8%
Matching Funds/Resources* $209,700 $5,500 51.2%
Total Project Acquisition Cost $409,200 $11,000 100%
*If a prior acquisition is being proposed as match,please describe and provide documentation of value, location,
date of acquisition and other information that would directly link the match to the property being considered for
acquisition.
1 d. Source of matching Amount of Contribution If not, Contribution If not,
funds/resources contribution approved? when? available now? when?
Community Fundraising by $215,200 Yes No Yes No
Jefferson Land Trust
NOTE: Matching funds are strongly recommended and a higher rating will be assigned to those projects that
guarantee additional resources for acquisition. Donation of property or a property right will be considered as
a matching resource. Donation of resources for on-going maintenance or stewardship ("in-kind"
contributions) are not eligible as a match.
2. To what degree does the project sponsor commit to provide long-term stewardship for the
proposed project?
2 a. Sponsoring agency X is is not prepared to provide long-term stewardship(easement monitoring,
maintenance, up-keep, etc.)for the proposed project.p p, p p p o�ect.
2 b. Describe any existing programs or future plans for stewardship of the property, including the nature and
extent of the commitment of resources to carry out the stewardship plan.
As described in the Project Description above,Jefferson Land Trust and Jefferson County entered into a
Stewardship Agreement for the Quimper Trust Land Transfer properties when the lease was initiated in
2009.This Stewardship Agreement ensures that the Land Trust performs annual monitoring with
documentation to the County,works with volunteers to undertake necessary stewardship activities such
as noxious weed control,trash removal,and more,and consults with Jefferson County staff who may
assist with activities.Jefferson Land Trust and the County plan to continue this relationship after the
County secures ownership, but the Stewardship Agreement will need to be updated after the lease is
terminated by the purchase.Some of the acquisition-related costs in this application will go toward the
renewal of the Stewardship Agreement and development of a Management Plan collaboratively between
Jefferson County and Jefferson Land Trust.
3. To what degree has the project sponsor demonstrated effective long-term stewardship of a
similar project?
As described above in question 2b,Jefferson Land Trust has been stewarding these 107 acres since 2009--
in collaboration with Jefferson County staff when their capacity allows.
3 a. Describe the sponsoring agency's previous or on-going stewardship experience.
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As an accredited Land Trust through the national Land Trust Alliance,Jefferson Land Trust has experience
successfully managing and stewarding various types of preserves.Jefferson Land Trust conducts diligence
and appropriate monitoring,stewardship,and management for all fee-simple properties that we own.This
includes at least annual monitoring of the protected properties by professional staff and trained
volunteers,and extensive data collection and management.We have a well-developed Preserve Steward
program which provides an opportunity for long-term volunteerism through quarterly monitoring of all
Land Trust preserves.We have utilized these same tools for stewarding the three Quimper Trust Land
Transfer properties since 2009,and we plan to assist the County in this form of stewardship after its full
acquisition.
3 b. Has the project sponsor and/or applicant been involved in other projects previously approved for
Conservation Futures funding?
No, neither the sponsor nor applicant has been involved in a project previously approved for
Conservation Futures funds.
X Yes,the sponsor and/or applicant for this project has been involved in a project previously approved for
Conservation Futures funds. Please provide details:
Jefferson Land Trust has been the successful applicant of many Conservation Futures Fund projects over
the years, providing us many years of experience in working with County staff to successfully implement
protection projects across multiple ecosystems of Jefferson County.These projects include:
Sunfield Farm,2003;Quimper Wildlife Corridor,2004;East Tarboo Creek Conservation Project,2005;
Tamanowas Rock Phase 1,2006;the Winona Buffer Project,2006;Glendale Farm,2007;Finnriver Farm,
2008;Quimper Wildlife Corridor,2009;Brown Dairy,2009;Salmon Creek Ruck 2010;Quimper Wildlife
Corridor 2010;Tamanowas Rock 2010;Chimacum Creek Carleson 2011;Winona Basin -Bloedel 2011; L.
Brown 2012; Boulton Farm 2012;Quimper Wildlife Corridor and Short Family Farm 2013;Quimper Wildlife
Corridor and Snow Creek Irvin and Jenks,2014; Midori Farm,2015;QWC 2016 Addition,Tarboo Creek,
Farm and Forest 2016;Serendipity Farm,Snow Creek Taylor and Tarboo Iglitzin 2017;Chimacum Forest,
Marrowstone Mize,Snow Creek Mid-Reach Forest 2018;Tarboo Forest Addition 2019; Ruby Ranch 2018&
2020;Quilcene Headwaters to Bay 2019&2020;Arlandia 2020;Quimper Wildlife Corridor Additions 2021;
and Hannan Farm 2021.
4. To what degree is the acquisition feasible?
4 a. Property X can cannot feasibly be acquired in a timely fashion with available resources.
4 b.Necessary commitments and agreements X are are not in place.
4 c. All parties are X are not in agreement on the cost of acquisition.
If"not"to any of the above,please explain below.
The cost of the acquisition will be determined by the appraisal conducted by DNR in 2022. Per the terms of
the existing lease,the State(DNR) must conduct the appraisal for the remaining value of the property.
Jefferson Land Trust staff and County Commission Heidi Eisenhower have been working with DNR staff on
initiating the appraisal;the appraiser for the project was chosen by DNR staff in March 2022 and is
expected to be completed by autumn 2022.
5. To what degree is the project part of an adopted open space, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan, or identified in a community conservation effort?
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The proposed acquisition X is specifically identified in an adopted open space, conservation, or resource
preservation program or plan, or community conservation effort. Please describe below, including this project's
importance to the plan. Please also reference the website of the plan if available or include the plan with this
application.
_complements an adopted open space or conservation plan,but is not specifically identified. Please describe
below, and describe how the proposed acquisition is consistent with the plan.
_is a stand-alone project.
This project area is well-supported by many partners and conservation plans. The Land Trust,the City of
Port Townsend,Jefferson County,Department of Natural Resources,the local Audubon and Native Plant
Society Chapters,and US Fish&Wildlife have been partnering on the protection project of the Quimper
Wildlife Corridor since the mid 1990's. Both City and County Comprehensive Plans speak to the importance
of habitat corridors and trail networks and recognize the value of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor(QWC).The
Nature Conservancy's 2015 Territorial Resistance evaluation shows the QWC has having beneficial
'medium to low resistance'to connectivity.
The Land Use Vison in Jefferson County's 2018 Comprehensive Plan says, "Priorities protect open spaces,
forests,and farmland for long-term management and conservation,while also embracing ideas that foster
opportunities for increased synergy between natural and built environments." The Comp Plan's Open
Space, Parks,and Recreation element supports the County's Land Use Vision "by promoting active
recreation and networks of trails, bike lanes,and paths that support the economy and empower residents
to make healthy choices." The County's Comprehensive Plan policies include:
• "Partner to establish and conserve a sustainable system of open space corridors
• Identify and conserve critical wildlife habitat,including nesting sites,foraging areas,and migration
corridors within or adjacent to natural areas,open spaces,and developed urban areas. Preserve
especially sensitive habitat sites that support threatened species and wildlife habitat in developed
areas
• Preserve and protect significant environmental features including unique wetlands,open spaces,
woodlands,shorelines
• Promote open space network linkages throughout the county that connect Urban Areas, Rural
Centers,schools, parks,or recreation sites,and supports tourism by bicycle, horse,or foot."
The Habitat chapter of the Land Trust's Conservation Plan (2008) identifies four'priority places',one of
which is wildlife corridors. In that Plan,a 'habitat public awareness conservation action' is to involve the
community and connect them directly with wildlife habitat,and a 'habitat climate change conservation
action' is to implement critical wildlife corridor campaigns.Additionally,a Habitat Climate Change Action
in the Land Trust's 2020-2024 Strategic Plan is to"Develop and implement critical wildlife corridor
conservation campaigns throughout the County",and within this Action,is the Objective"Protect corridors
of habitat that facilitate wildlife movement and plant regeneration",followed by the Outcome of
protecting additional priority properties within the sensitive Quimper Wildlife Corridor.
6. To what degree does the project conserve opportunities which are otherwise lost or threatened?
6 a. The proposed acquisition site X does _does not provide a conservation or preservation opportunity which
would otherwise be lost or threatened.
The Quimper Trust Land Transfer properties are only temporarily protected under lease by the County;the
best way to ensure that these 107 acres will be protected for habitat,open space,and recreation is to
transfer the properties completely into County ownership. Otherwise,the properties will be available for
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usual DNR forestry management once the lease expires,or potentially sold to private landowners or
developers if DNR decides to divest the properties in the future.
6 b. If applicable, please carefully describe the nature and immediacy of the opportunity or threat, and any unique
qualities about the site.
The timeline and project management for this protection project is quite complex since it involves several
stakeholders.The fact that Jefferson Land Trust is close to securing the total funding needed for County
acquisition,that County staff and commissioners are prepared to take on the properties,and that the
current DNR Board is interested in transferring their TLT-leased lands makes this timeline for acquisition in
2022-2023 a priority.Jefferson Land Trust has been made aware that at different times,other DNR Boards
may not be in favor of transferring their leased properties—therefore we need to act now while we have
willing landowners.
7. Are the conservation values of the project commensurate with or greater than the amount of
CF funds requested?
Yes,Jefferson Land Trust is proposing to cover 51%of the total project cost for this property that will be
owned by Jefferson County,therefore providing a great value to the County.
7 a. Summarize the project's conservation values and how the CF funds requested support these values.
The Quimper Trust Land Transfer properties provide strong conservation values of mature,diverse forest,
open space,and recreational value(pedestrian, bicycle,and horse-back).
8. To what degree does the project preserve habitat for flora and fauna other than habitat for
anadromous fish species?
8 a.X provides habitat for State of Washington Priority Habitat specific to the project and/or State or Federal
(NOAA and USFWS)Candidate, Endangered,Threatened or Sensitive species(provide list and references).
Baby Quimper buffers a Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland (PHS Listed)directly to the northeast.Golden
eagles are seen in QWC(PHS candidate),as well as Vaux's swift seen in QWC (listed in PHS).
8 b.X provides habitat for a variety of native flora or fauna species.
The diverse and maturing forested features are home to a diversity of flora and fauna species,including
mammals such as mountain beaver,cougar,coyote,and historic elk.The plant list is extensive but
includes serviceberry,deer fern,salmonberry, red flowering currant, Indian pipe,ocean spray, black
gooseberry and many others.
8 c.X contributes to an existing or future wildlife corridor or migration route.
If affirmative in any of the above,please describe and list the Priority Habitat(s) and Threatened, Endangered, or
Sensitive species below, and cite or provide documentation of species'use.
The Quimper TLT properties are part of the larger Quimper Wildlife Corridor,which is a 3.5-mile long
greenbelt of native vegetation spanning unincorporated Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend.
The Quimper Wildlife Corridor's broad swath of connected forests,meadows,and wetlands are home to
hundreds of species of plants,trees,animals,and birds—some seasonal and some that are year-round
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residents. Using the corridor,a variety of wildlife can migrate from Fort Worden State Park to McCurdy
Point along Discovery Bay,and then venture on to the larger forested areas of the Quimper Peninsula.
The whole QWC covers a 100-year floodplain and includes a large natural drainage basin that filters urban
stormwater, protecting water quality in our aquifers and in the Strait of Juan de Fuca where 70 percent of
Puget Sound's seabird populations nest on nearby Protection Island,including listed Harlequin ducks,and
endangered Tufted puffins.While not directly providing habitat for the above listed Harlequins and puffins,
the Quimper TLT properties contribute to the preservation of intact habitat buffering these flyways.
8 d. Does the current owner participate in conservation programs that enhance wildlife habitat?If so, please
provide details.
The current owner,WA Department of Natural Resources, is not participating in any conservation
programs while the properties are leased to Jefferson County.
9. To what degree does the project protect habitat for anadromous fish species?
9 a. Describe to what degree the project protects habitat for anadromous fish species (for example: marine
shorelines, stream or river corridors including meander zones, and riparian buffers). Please provide documentation
and maps that demonstrate the location, quality and extent of the existing buffer and adjoining habitat.
These properties do not include marine shorelines,streams,or rivers.
10. To what degree does the project preserve farmland for agricultural use OR forestland for
silvicultural use?
10 a. Describe the extent and nature of current and planned agricultural or silviculture use of the proposed
acquisition, including any anticipated changes to that use once the property, or property right, is acquired with
Conservation Futures funds.
Jefferson County has not finalized its decisions about how the properties will be managed after
acquisition. However,the DNR Trust Land Transfer program requires that deeds be recorded at the time of
transfer that will restrict how the properties can be managed. The properties can only be transferred to
governmental entities for the purposes of habitat,open space,and recreation. Under these terms,
agricultural uses will be prohibited and sivicultural activites will be restricted. Jefferson County will be able
to manage the properties using ecological forestry tools to enhance the habitat values and health of the
forested properties—which may result in revenue from the harvest—but forest harvest cannot happen with
the primary purpose being revenue generation.
10 b. Describe the current owner's record of implementing management practices that preserves and/or enhances
soil, water quality, watershed function and wildlife habitat on the farm.
The current landowner's primary purpose in owning these properties has been to fulfill the legal obligation
to generate revenue for their designated beneficiaries such as schools. DNR follows Washington State's
Forest Practice Rules which aim to balance commercial revenue and protection of water and soil.
10 c. Describe how the acquisition or proposed easement will likely preserve and/or enhance soil, water quality,
watershed function and wildlife habitat.
The County has been working with Malloree Weinheimer of Chickadee Forestry for several years about
implementing a forest management plan across all County-owned forestland;County staff currently
believes that the Quimper Trust Land Transfer parcels would be managed with a similar focus of improving
forest health.
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10 d. Does this project preserve a mix of quality farmland and forestland?
These properties are not eligible to be farmland,and they will remain as protected forestland after the
transfer of ownership to Jefferson County.
11. Climate change:
11 a. To what degree does this project increase resiliency to and/or mitigate climate change?
The vision of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor project is to protect a continuous corridor within and adjacent
to increasing urban area of Port Townsend and reducing habitat fragmentation.Anticipated climate
change will continue to increase Olympic Peninsula forest's susceptibility to wildfire and diseases, but
ecological forest management such as what is being implemented on County-owned properties with
Chickadee Forestry can increase climate resiliency. More specifically,the forest will contribute to resiliency
by aiding in water retention and percolation to recharge groundwater.The diverse habitat features and
connectivity conservation values here can be expected to continue as the climate changes. Carbon storage
in the forest helps offset climate impacts of human development and lifestyles. Recreational and
educational conservation values will also remain even with anticipated climate change.
12. What area does the project serve?
12 a. Describe how the proposed acquisition benefits primarily a_local area X broad county area including the
area served,the nature of the benefit,the jurisdictions involved, and the populations served.
The project benefits a broad county area because Quimper West provides recreational opportunities open
to the public.Additionally,the multiple jurisdictions involved in the protection of the Quimper Wildlife
Corridor(County,City,State, non-profits)demonstrate the broad support that the protection of these
forests and wetlands have.
12 b. Is the project located in an area that is under-represented by CF funded Projects?Areas that Conservation
Futures has not been able to support to date include Marrowstone Island, Toandos Peninsula, Dosewallips
Valley, Bolton Peninsula, and the West End.
No.
13. To what degree will the acquisition provide educational opportunities, interpretive
opportunities, and/or serve as a general community resource?
13 a. Describe the educational or interpretive opportunities that exist for providing public access, educational or
interpretive displays(signage,kiosks, etc.)on the proposed site, including any plans to provide those
improvements and any plans for public accessibility.'
Quimper West has already been developed as providing public access through pedestrian trail access and
the installation of informative and interpretive kiosks.The kiosks were developed nearly a dozen years ago
and in 2022 Jefferson Land Trust is already in the process of replacing the signage kiosks to provide more
up-to-date information to community members and visitors about the flora and fauna species on site,
conservation work to-date,and the history around the multi-stakeholder effort to protect these properties.
Jefferson Land Trust is regularly approached by educational groups such as CedarRoot Folk School, public
school districts,Natural History Society,and geology groups for access to conserved lands to conduct their
mission-oriented educational programming.The Quimper Trust Land Transfer properties could be
appropriate for such educational uses and would need to be solidified in an updated management plan
with Jefferson County after its acquisition.
2 The words"education" and"interpretation"are interpreted broadly by the CF Committee.
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14. To what degree does the project preserve historic or culturally significant resources3?
14 a. The proposed acquisition_includes historic or culturally significant resources'and
_is registered with the National Register of Historic Places,or an equivalent program.
is recognized locally has having historic or cultural resources.
_is adjacent to and provides a buffer for a historic or cultural site.
_none of the above.
Jefferson Land Trust has an ever-deepening partnership with the Tribes of the Olympic Peninsula,
including by having conversations about Tribal citizens harvesting culturally significant species and
creating protections of culturally-modified trees on protected lands. Neither DNR,Jefferson Land Trust,
nor Jefferson County have had the Tribes out to these Quimper Trust Land Transfer properties for
assessment of cultural resources,but Jefferson Land Trust is working to have deeper Tribal relevance in
the creation of our management and stewardship plans.
O & M Stand Alone Projects
15.Applications for Operation and Maintenance funding only to be scored on a scale of 1-100
based on information provided. Consider the CF Manual and the topics below, for example:
15 a.Please describe in detail,the reason 0&M funds are needed,proposed 0&M activities,and how they
protect resources cited in the original acquisition project. Attach additional information such as up-to-date
stewardship plan,maps,field reports, work plan,budget,timeline, etc.,to support the application,if appropriate.
O&M projects must address a compelling, immediate need. Specifically include whether the project has an up-
to-date stewardship plan. If there is such a plan, is it being implemented and is the proposed 0&M work
specifically included in the plan?Also,describe any unforeseen or urgent threats to the resource conservation
values of the site and whether the proposed 0&M activities will mitigate those threats and/or prevent potential
future threats.
Verification
16. Sponsor commitments:
16 a. Sponsors of projects that are approved for funding by the Board of County Commissioners are required to
submit a brief progress report by October 30 every year for three years after the award is approved,or three years
after the acquisition funds are disbursed to the applicant,whichever is later. The progress report must address any
changes in the project focus or purpose,progress in obtaining matching funding, and stewardship and
maintenance. Sponsors receiving 0&M funds will also submit an annual report for each year that O&M funds
are expended. The Committee will use the information to develop a project"report card"that will be submitted
annually to the Board of County Commissioners.
16 b.If this project is approved for funding, I understand the sponsor is required to submit progress reports for
three years and for any year in which 0&M funds are expended. $ S Initials 312Date
Cultural resources means archeological and historic sites and artifacts,and traditional religious ceremonial and
social uses and activities of affected Indian Tribes and mandatory protections of resources under chapters 27.44
and 27.53 RCW.
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16 c. If,three years after the date funding is approved by the Board of County Commissioners,the project sponsor
has not obtained the required matching funds,the Committee may request the Board of County Commissioners to
nullify their approval of funds,and may require the project to re-apply.
If this project is approved for funding,I understand that we may be required to re-submit the application if the
project sponsor does not obtain the necessary matching funding within three years.
s s Initials ° . Date
16 d. The applicant has reviewed all project requirements and all information in the application is accurate to the
best of their knowledge. 5' Initials Date
16 e. The sponsor commits to providing long-term stewardship to achieve the conservation and protection goals of
the project as proposed in this application or as may be modified with recommendation of the CF Committee and
approval of the BoCC. 5 S Initials 3 It S- Date
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Bob Winslow, Trust Land Transfer Project Manager
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Olympia, WA 98504
Dear Mr. Winslow-
Jefferson County and Jefferson Land Trust are following up on our earlier conversations about the
possibility of Jefferson County acquiring the remainder fee interest in the three DNR TLT properties
shown below that are currently under 50-year renewable leases to our County. We would like to initiate
this process as outlined in section 3.02 of the leases, and we understand that the next step is for the
State to obtain appraisals of the remainder fee interest for each of the properties. Jefferson Land Trust is
prepared to pay, in advance, the cost of those appraisals if you can let us know what that cost will be.
Once we have the appraised values, the County, Jefferson Land Trust and community will be in a
position to assemble the necessary funding to submit an offer reflecting the fair market value at the time
of the appraisal.
Thank you.
Since yours,
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P ilip Morley, ffersOR£-ounty"Aaministrator
1820 Jefferson St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
Sarah Spaeth, Jefferson Land Trust Director of Conservation and Strategic Partnerships
1033 Lawrence St., Port Townsend, WA 98368
cc: Brock Millern, Conservation, Recreation, and Transactions Division
Dave Gordon
Name Acres+/- Lease Term I Fee Ownership TLT Lease
Value at time Value paid by
of lease legislature
Quimper 81 acres 50 years;ends in $1,155,000 $985,000
Peninsula 2059
West
Quimper 28 acres 50 years;ends in $430,000 $371,200
Peninsula East 2059
Thorndyke 50 acres 50 years;ends in $681,000 $619,000
2059
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615 Sheridan Street
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Public Health
To: Jefferson County Board of Commissioners
From: David Seabrook, Chair
Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee
Date: June 21, 2022
Subject: Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee—
2022 Funding Round Recommendations
Each year, as authorized in RCW 84.34 and by the direction of the Jefferson County Board of County
Commissioners,the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(CF Committee)receives
applications from the community to fund projects that will conserve open space lands within the county
for future use and enjoyment by county residents.
This cycle,the CF Committee received two applications for consideration, and I'm pleased to present our
funding recommendations.Both projects are located outside the City of Port Townsend and sponsored by
Jefferson Land Trust. One would protect 155 acres in the Salmon Creek watershed and the second would
acquire three forestry parcels totaling 107 acres that are currently leased from the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources.
The total request for funding this cycle is$340,000. Of this amount, $14,125 is requested to reimburse
operations and maintenance costs. We recommend unanimously that both of the projects be awarded full
funding as presented.I would like to note that,at the time of project ranking, on April 26th,the CF
Committee was made aware that Northwest Watershed Institute(NWI), sponsor of the Camp Discovery
Creek Acquisition project,had secured alternative funds and would turn back their 2021 Conservation
Futures award of$140,000 upon successful closing of that acquisition.The funds were returned to the
Conservation Futures Fund on May 27,2022, increasing the amount potentially available to new projects
in 2022 from$220,000 to$360,000. If the additional funds from NWI hadn't been made available,the CF
Committee would have recommended to fully fund the Ruck Salmon Creek project and provide the
residual amount, $85,000,to the Quimper Trust Land Transfer.
Committee members visited the sites on March 29th,and sponsors presented their projects and answered
questions during our April 5th CF Committee meeting. Each member separately scored the projects on a
set of 15 questions in order to assess the merits of protecting each property for open space and the
likelihood of project success.The project ranking,as determined by the scores alone,was reviewed,
discussed, and confirmed at the April 26th meeting.The Ruck Salmon Creek project received 82%of the
total available points,and the Quimper Trust Land Transfer project received 69%.Both projects were
voted"worthy of funding".
1. Ruck Salmon Creek: Received 258.4 points out of a possible 321 points(80%).Requested$135,000;
recommended funding: $135,000.
2. Quimper Trust Land Transfer: Received 220.2 points(69%). Requested$205,000;recommended
funding: $205,000.
Thank you for your consideration of the CF Committee's recommendations for the 2022 funding cycle. If
Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities Water Quality
360-385-9400 360-385-9444
360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f)360-379-4487
you have questions,please contact me at pontrello@gmail.com or Tami Pokorny at
tpokorny@cojefferson.wa.us.
Community Health Environmental Public Health
Developmental Disabilities Water Quality
360-385-9400 360-385-9444
360-385-9401 (f) Always working for a safer and healthier community (f) 360-379-4487
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�¢�oN oo Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee
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Ranking Meeting by Zoom Connection
-J Draft Summary
`sNI NG9 April 26, 2022
* Decisions and action items are indicated in bold font.
Members Present: Phil Andrus, District 2; Mary Biskup, District 1; Guy Dobyns, Vice
Chair, District 3; Rob Harbour, Interest—Working Lands; Richard Jahnke, Interest—
Coastal Areas; Joanne Pontrello, District 2; Ron Rempel, Interest—Wildlife Conservation
Biology; Craig Schrader, Interest—Climate Change; Dave Seabrook, Chair, Interest—
Food Security; Dave Wilkinson, District 1
Members Absent: Scott Brinton, Interest—Agriculture; Lorna Smith, Interest—
Ecotourism
County Staff Present: Tami Pokorny, Environmental Public Health
Non-members Present: Rebekah Brooks (Rebekah Brooks Contracting)
I. Call to Order:
Chair David Seabrook called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM.
II. Welcome and Introductions
III. Approval of Minutes:
The November 22, 2021 CFCOC Meeting minutes were accepted at the last meeting.
Richard Jahnke moved to approve the May 5, 2022 CFCOC Meeting Minutes; Ron
Rempel seconded.The motion passed unanimously. The Committee discussed reducing
the review and approval process of draft minutes to one step instead of two in the
future. *Tami Pokorny will include that decision in the next CFCOC Meeting agenda.
IV. Approval of Draft Agenda:
The agenda was accepted by consensus as written.
V. Guest Observer comments:
None
http://www.co.jefferson.wa.us April 26, 2022
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VI. Old Business:
None
VII. Sub-committee Report:
None
VIII. New Business:
A. Appearance of Fairness Forms:
Tami Pokorny reported that she had received forms from each of the members. No
one identified any conflicts of interest to disclose.
B. Review of Project Ranking Process:
Tami gave an overview of the ranking process, which begins with stating whether or
not each project is worthy of funding. This is based on the project earning a score of
at least 70%, or an exception being made by the Committee to declare the project
worthy of funding regardless of the score. At least $220,000 of funding is available as
the Committee's annual allotment. An additional $140,000 may be returning to the
CFCOC from The Northwest Watershed Institute; they expect to be able to fund the
Camp Discovery Creek project through different means, but will confirm this after
closing early next month. Tami suggested that the Committee recommend an
alternate project to have in place in the event those returned funds are available.
She needs to have recommendations for the funding in time for the Board of County
Commissioners' (BoCC) hearing in June. Richard Jahnke suggested that the CFCOC
proceed with votes on which projects are worthy of funding, rank them according to
existing funding, and provide a third motion for how to move forward with the
possible additional funding. The Committee agreed that it would be best to produce
a clean recommendation to the BoCC that would not require the CFCOC to
reconvene in the event that the funds become available. *Tami also requested any
comments on the projects from Committee members, and encouraged attendance
at the BoCC hearing.
C. Presentation of Composite Scores:
Tami presented the compilation of Committee members' score sheets. Ruck Salmon
Creek ranked in first place, scoring 258.4 points at 81.6%, and the Quimper Trust
Land Transfer came in second with 220.2 points at 69%. Rob Harbour moved to
approve both projects as worthy of funding; Mary Biskup seconded. The group
discussed the Quimper Trust Land Transfer project. The motion passed with all in
favor.
D. Project Ranking and Funding Recommendations for Quimper Trust Land Transfer
and Ruck Salmon Creek:
The Ruck Salmon Creek project request was for$135,000, and the Quimper Trust
Land Transfer request was for$205,000. Guy Dobyns suggested fully funding the
Ruck Salmon Creek project, and to allocate the remaining funds to Quimper Trust
Land Transfer. In the case of returned funds, Quimper Trust Land Transfer could be
fully funded. The group discussed the merits of the two projects, agreeing that Ruck
was the most immediate need and more time was left on the Quimper lease if it
could not be fully funded at this time. Richard Jahnke moved to fully fund Ruck
Salmon Creek at $135,000, and to recommend that the remainder of this year's
allocation of$85,000 be given to Quimper Trust Land Transfer; Rob Harbour
seconded. Phil Andrus made a friendly amendment that the group discussed and
Richard Jahnke accepted: If additional funds become available, the full request
amount of$205,000 are to be designated to Quimper Trust Land Transfer, with any
residual funds remaining with the CFCOC. The motion passed with all in favor.
Tami asked for any thoughts from the Committee on the value of the projects to be
*emailed to her in time for the June BoCC meeting. Phil requested that Tami
distribute the composite score sheets; *Tami will send them out to the Committee
and Rebekah Brooks.
IX. Announcements/Administrative:
A. Staff Update:
Tami Pokorny will inform the group when she hears back from the County attorney
on any Bylaws revisions; she hopes to have news by the end of May. She suggested
that the Committee meet sooner rather than later if they anticipated making many
changes, but otherwise they could wait to meet again until the fall. She announced a
District 3 vacancy, and mentioned that Scott Brinton and Lorna Smith were also
considering retirement from the CFCOC. Joanne Pontrello added that she knew two
people who were interested in joining the Committee from Districts 1 and 3.
B. Next Meeting:
Dave Seabrook suggested waiting until they heard back from the County attorney on
the Bylaws before scheduling the next meeting. *Tami will be in touch to arrange a
Bylaw Subcommittee meeting over the summer if necessary; Subcommittee
volunteers included Phil Andrus, Rob Harbour, Ron Rempel and Dave Seabrook. The
next full Committee meeting was tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, 10/4/22 at 3:00
PM.
X. Guest Observer Comments:
None
XI. Adjournment:
Chair Dave Seabrook adjourned the meeting at 3:49 PM.
Action Items:
*Tami Pokorny will include a decision on the process of approving future CFCOC
meeting minutes in the next meeting agenda.
*Please email any thoughts on the value of the recommended projects to Tami
Pokorny in time for the June BoCC meeting.
*Tami will send the composite score sheet out to the Committee and Rebekah Brooks.
*Tami will be in touch to arrange a Bylaw Subcommittee meeting over the summer if
necessary.
Meeting Summary prepared by Rebekah Brooks.
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DATE: June 24, 2022
RE: 2022 Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Property Acquisition
and/or Operations and Maintenance Project Applications:
Summary of DCD Findings for 2022 Conservation Futures Program:
Project Name Project Type
1. Quimper Trust Land Transfer Acquisition
2. Ruck Salmon Creek Acquisition
The Department of Community Development (DCD) reviewed the proposed 2022 Jefferson
County Conservation Futures Program Property Acquisition and/or Operations and Maintenance
Projects and provides the following findings.
When a local government chooses to use Conservation Futures Fund money to purchase an
interest in land, it must consider and analyze whether taking land out of the 'stock' of land that
can be developed leaves enough land subject to development to accommodate allocated
housing and employment growth (RCW 84.34.240). From our analysis, we provide two findings
to support this requirement and additional findings from the Jefferson County Comprehensive
Plan.
Methods:
Housing Analysis: DCD reviews the estimated number of potential dwelling units that may be
forgone by the Conservation Futures actions and the effect this may have on the County's ability
to accommodate our projected 20-year population growth (2018-2038); and how the actions
may affect the County's ability to provide employment growth in the same 20-year planning
period. Note that any determination made in this exercise is only an estimate based on current
zoning and a map review of possible site conditions.
Employment Growth Analysis: Potential impacts, resulting from the Conservation Futures
program actions on Jefferson County's ability to provide for anticipated employment growth,
were reviewed by observing current employment conditions in the vicinity of the project parcels,
the prevalent employment sector in the area, and consideration of any other potential effects
resulting from conservation action that may limit or enhance the County's ability to provide for
economic development or jobs.
Findings:
1. Housing. The proposed acquisitions of the 2022 Conservation Futures program would
be for conservation purposes, which could preclude the opportunity for approximately 8
total theoretical single-family dwelling units and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The
theoretical yield is primarily based on acreage, with the caveat that the area may be
restricted by available access or Critical Areas (ex. flood zones, wetlands, geologically
hazardous areas). Parcels may require special permitting processes to be fully
developed.
Jefferson County has documented a surplus of vacant and underdeveloped parcels,
beyond that which is necessary to accommodate the land needs of the County's
projected population during the 20-year planning period (2018-2038 Comprehensive
Plan Land Use Element). As found in past evaluations, the proposed 2022 conservation
actions do not reduce the County's capacity to accommodate future planned growth.
2. Employment Growth. No commercial areas are included in the protected properties.
The Ruck Salmon Creek property is not within or near a rural commercial area or urban
growth area. The Quimper Trust Lands are in the vicinity of the City of Port Townsend
Urban Growth Area. Quimper East and Baby Quimper parcels are within the City of Port
Townsend Water Service Area. However, all Quimper Trust Land Parcels are removed
from the commercial areas of the Port Townsend UGA.
Employment or business development that could be forgone by loss of residential
dwelling units may include potential home business or cottage industry opportunities.
There is no documentation to suggest that a reduction in rural employment may exist
due to a shortage of residential parcels that could support home business or cottage
industry. Employment in the project areas would likely consist of agriculture, home
businesses, cottage industries or in the natural resources sectors.
The Ruck Salmon Creek parcel is zoned Commercial Forest (CF-80), and the Quimper
Trust Land parcels are each zoned Rural Residential (RR-20). The limited loss of timber
harvest from resource and residential parcels observed in this analysis would not create
a significant loss of commercial forestry in Jefferson County. The supporting documents
suggest the parcels will be managed as forest for their forest ecosystem services.
Jefferson County has identified natural resource conservation as playing a role in
economic development, contributing to a draw—as opposed to a loss—of economic
development interests and potential employment growth to the area due to the quality of
life and healthy environment.
Additional Findings from the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan:
3. The action is consistent with the goals and policies of the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan for the preservation and enhancement of open space. The
Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan identifies goals and policies for the preservation
and enhancement of open space as follows:
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• Policy LU-P-15.2 Protect open space consistent with the goals and policies of this
plan and in cooperation with County Conservation Futures and other land
conservation programs.
• Open Space Goal OS-G-1 guides Jefferson County to "Preserve and improve the
quality, value and extent of open space lands." Open Space Policy OS-P-1.4
"Identify and conserve critical wildlife habitat, including nesting sites, foraging areas,
and migration corridors within or adjacent to natural areas, open spaces, and
developed urban areas. Preserve especially sensitive habitat sites that support
threatened species and wildlife habitat in developed areas."
• Natural Resources Goal NR-G-1 guides Jefferson County to "Encourage the
conservation and long-term sustainable use of resource lands so their continued
future use will not be precluded by other uses; and encourage the long-term
sustainability of natural resource-based economic activities through Jefferson County.
• Economic Development Goal ED-G-6 guides Jefferson County to "Encourage
economic development that sustains natural resources and open spaces, protects
environmental quality, encourages non-motorized recreation and transportation, and
enhances Jefferson County's overall quality of life."
4. None of the proposals include property in an Urban Growth Area or Rural Commercial
area.
Scope of Review:
This review is conducted solely to ascertain the current Conservation Futures project's potential
effect on housing supply and Employment growth. Any statements about the potential for future
development or land divisions is predicated upon many factors for site suitability. All applicants
are encouraged to take advantage of Community Development's customer assistance programs
so that technical provisions of Jefferson County Code can be explained and applied to particular
site-specific situations.
Attachment 1: 2022 Conservation Futures Housing and Employment Analysis Spreadsheet
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dell asonPort Townsend, WA 98368
www.JeffersonCountyPublicHealth.org
Public HeeCa
HEARING FORM
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Pinky Mingo, Environmental Public Health and Water Quality
Director
Tami Pokorny, Natural Resources Program Coordinator
DATE: August 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Agenda Request: Public Hearing and Possible Decision
Regarding Applications for Conservation Futures Funding in
2022
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
On July 11th, 2022,the BoCC approved a Public Hearing Notice to hold a public hearing on the
Conservation Futures Program project applications received in 2022 on August 1st, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
The notice was published in the Port Townsend&Jefferson County Leader on July 13th and July 20th,
2022. The Conservation Futures Program(JCC 3.08)requires a duly noticed public hearing to be held as
part of the public process of allocating conservation futures funding to worthy projects that protect public
open spaces. After the hearing,the BoCC may decide which project(s)to fund by passing resolution(s)to
include a factual finding as to whether each project would reduce the county's capacity to accommodate
growth.
ANALYSIS/STRATEGIC GOALS:
The two applications to the Conservation Futures Fund in 2022 are:
1. Quimper Trust Land Transfer, $199,500 towards the fee simple acquisition of a total of 107 acres to
protect four State-owned parcels located in the Quimper Wildlife Corridor just outside of the Port
Townsend city limits for fish and wildlife habitat, open space, and recreation use.The properties are
currently leased to Jefferson County. The application also requests $5,500 towards reimbursement of
operations and maintenance costs.The proposed match is $215,200 in community funds raised by
Jefferson Land Trust.The project sponsor is Jefferson Land Trust and the project applicant is Jefferson
County; Project locations: S32 and 33 T31N R1 W.
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2.Ruck Salmon Creek,$126,375 towards the fee simple acquisition of 155.3 acres in one parcel to
protect about one mile of Salmon Creek mainstem as well as forested slopes,uplands and portions of six
tributaries.The application also requests$8,625 towards reimbursement of operations and maintenance
costs. Proposed match is$561,750 in grants from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board and WWRP
Riparian Habitat programs.The project applicant and sponsor is Jefferson Land Trust.Project location:
S27 T29N R2W.
At its April 26th meeting,the Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee(CF Committee)voted
all in favor that the projects are worthy of funding. It also voted unanimously to recommend full funding
for each project including the operations and maintenance requests.The amount of funds available is
$360,000 and the total request for funding is $340,000.
This briefing packet contains:
• Two conservation futures project applications and the relevant sponsor information.
• Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee recommendations memo that was
presented to the BoCC on June 215",2022 by Committee Chair David Seabrook.
• Draft summary of the April 26th CF Committee meeting
• Map of conservation futures projects 2003-2021
• Analysis from Joel Peterson,Jefferson County Department of Community Development
• Draft resolutions consistent with the recommendations of the CF Committee
The purpose of the CF Program is to address the"general and increasing need to provide a system of
public open spaces...for the health,welfare, benefit and safety of the residents of Jefferson County,"and
to maintain"Jefferson County as a desirable place to live,visit and locate businesses."Conservation
futures tax levy collections,authorized under RCW 84.34.230 are an important means of retaining
community character and accomplishing open space policies and objectives of the Jefferson County
Comprehensive Plan.The goal of the program is to preserve and protect the county's open space
resources from development, and from being"negatively and permanently affected."
On January 3,2006,the BOCC approved Ordinance No. 01-0103-06 in response to Chapter 449 of that
year which allowed up to 15%of the conservation future levy monies raised in the preceding year to be
used for operations and maintenance needs.Fifteen percent of the revenue collected in 2021 ($265,403)is
$39,810. The total request for operations and maintenance funding in 2022 is$14,125. Chapter 449 also
states that local governments must consider and develop findings on whether or not new CF projects
would reduce the County's capacity to accommodate planned growth.
Grant agreements for approved projects between Jefferson Land Trust and the County will be developed
by Environmental Public Health and submitted to the BoCC for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The explicit purpose of the Conservation Futures Program is to fund acquisition projects to support a
system of public open spaces.There is no impact to the General Fund for this effort.
The following projects are anticipated to close during the remainder of 2022:
Hannan Farm: $25,000
Big Quilcene River—Moon Valley Acquisitions: $89,500
The following previously approved projects are anticipated to close after 2022:
Dosewallips River Lazy C: $7,649
Pending approval,Ruck Salmon Creek: $135,000
Pending approval,Quimper Trust Land Transfer$205,000
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RECOMMENDATION:
1) Review the five project proposals brought forth by the CF Committee.
2) Hold a public hearing on August 1st, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Consider the written and oral testimony at the
public hearing and adopt any of the enclosed funding resolutions(with or without revisions)for
project proposals and funding amounts that the Commissioners may wish to approve.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McCaule ounty Administrator ate
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