HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 WDFW Comment Letter State of Washington
DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Coastal Region • Region 6 • 48 Devonshire Road, Montesano, WA 98563-9618
Telephone: (360) 249-4628 • Fax: (360) 249-1229
March 13th, 2024
Jefferson County Department of Community Development
ATTN: Donna Frostholm
621 Sheridan Street
Port Townsend, WA 98568
Dear Donna,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Black Shield Oyster Co project #SDP2023-00023,
located at 312401 US Highway 101, in Brinnon, WA, as proposed by Christian Jones. The
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting,
and perpetuating the state’s fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and
wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities. In recognition of our responsibilities, we
submit the following comments for the Black Shield Oyster Co project. Other comments may be
offered in the future.
Project Area of Potential Effect:
Project area is located in McDonald Cove, along the western shore of Hood Canal south of the
Duckabush River Estuary. There is a public recreational tideland just to the north of the project
site.
Fish and Wildlife Resources and Recommendations:
This proposed project as currently described does not contain elements that fall under the
authority of WDFW’s Hydraulic Code WAC 220-660. However, this project is regulated by
WAC 220-370 which helps to establish rules that promote the health, productivity and well-
being of aquaculture products and the wild stock fisheries. This aquaculture site was previously
certified by WDFW and Washington Department of Health in the fall of 2018.
Shellfish and Seaweed Health
The project applicant will be required to apply for and obtain Shellfish Transfer and/or Shellfish
Import Permits from WDFW for movement of shellfish into or out of the proposed facility.
Shellfish Fisheries
Mar 13 2024
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WDFW anticipates no impacts to commercial or recreational fisheries from this proposed
project. We advise the applicant to coordinate with local Tribes regarding their Usual and
Accustomed Area rights.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at (360) 890-5912 or
David.Snyder@dfw.wa.gov.
Sincerely,
David Snyder
David Snyder
WDFW Habitat Biologist
450 Port Orchard Blvd, Ste 290
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Cc: Gwen Lentes, Regional Habitat Program Manager (Gwendolen.Lentes@dfw.wa.gov)
Lindsay Wourms, Assistant RHPM, (Lindsay.Wourms@dfw.wa.gov)
Jessica Bryant, Regional Land Use Planner (Jessica.Bryant@dfw.wa.gov)
Danielle Zitomer, Area Habitat Biologist (Danielle.Zitomer@dfw.wa.gov)
David Snyder, Habitat Biologist (David.Snyder@dfw.wa.gov)
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