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Home My WebLink About2961-16 '. - ~ ~ @ S,MP Update 2 Jefferson' Conn A uacDlture f> "S ,..... ~ \Xl QC;) , '<~ ~ ~- ,.e <~ ~ <::;;;:... 1 ~ l ~ ~ '1 d\JV' ~ r-.; .,.; - ~ a::. o , , Washington State Shoreline Master Program Guidelines WAC 173-26-241 Shoreline Uses. (3)(b) Aquaculture. Aquaculture is the culture or farming of food fish, shellfish, or other aquatic plants and animals. This activity, is of statewide interest. Properly managed, it can result in long- t r short-term benefit and can protect. the resources and ecology of the s re '. Aquaculture;is. dependent .on th u~e of the water area and, when . tent with control. Ilutionand prevention of damage to the ment, .re e of the """ater .' area: Local overnment should consl er local ecological conditions and provide Ii oi'ions to assure appropriate compatible types of aquaculture for the I . s necessary to assure no net loss of ecological functions. Potential locations for aquaculture are relatively restrictt'o'~p~elfic ,requirements for water quality, temperature, flows, oxygen content, adjacent land uses, wind protection, commercial navigation, and, in marine waters, salinity. The technology associated with some forms of present-day aquaculture is still in its formative stages and experimental. Local shoreline master programs should therefore recognize the necessity for some latitude in the development of this use as well as its potential impact on exi~tl uses and natural sY~~E3ms Iture should not be permitted in areas where it would result in a net loss eological. functions, adversely impact eelgrass' and' macroalgae, or~ significantly conflic .tth navigati9n and other water-dependent uses. Aquacultural facilities should be design'ed and located'so as not to spread disease to native aquatic life, establish ....nonnative species which cause significant ecological impacts, or significanU . impact the aesthetic qualities of the shoreline. Impacts to ecological funcf hall be mitigated according to the mitigation _ _ _.. . _ ._ _ _ _I _ _ _ ._: ,_ _ _I :._ 'A' ^ "" .l., Jefferson County Vision Statement W eenvision Jefferson County as a balanced, stainable~community with. economic ~port1J -t- cODlepotentialthat allows personal independence. Where p educational opportunities exist and areal economy. Where the community acce s.. 'a ce ailllevel of growth and develoent are healthy and necessary to maintain our quality of life. ere the enjoyment of a rural lifestyle is allowed without the necessity of urban services. Where growth is encouraged where apprQ,priate infrastructure exists or is planned to exist, thus enabling urban and rural lifestyles to coexist. Whet' ommt:l~i>ty is engaged with their elected leadership to accept re p.sibility for contributing to the solution of communit roblems. '- Aquaculture Production MAINE '64.1 MILlI.ON DOL1.ARS WASM PKlT0't4 :$1'1\1'11: 12. :l MILLJON OOLl:.A'U~ CDNtllECTIOUT 12 MIU!,11)1f! . I)Oll..1lRS WUlfllNh\ 11 MII,t,ll)k I)Oll..1lRS FlCl R:iD-A 9~5 MIU!,11)1f! I)Oll..1lRS Clean 'Water is the lifeblood of shellfish in Puget Sound. They filter large quantities of 'Water as they feed and can also accumulate bacteria... viruses" and other contanUnants. Safe, edible clams... oysters.. and other bivalve shellfish are evidence of good 'Water quality. Contaminated shel.lfish reflect water quality problems and can harm the people and animals that eat them. Hood Canal Dissolved Oxygen Problems Dissolved oxygen is crucial to sustain fish and aquatic liie, "W"hich "'''breathe'''' i~ for survival. In Hood Canal, 10'W levels of dissolved oxygen have resulted in fi...h kills and gro.......,ing udead zones. n While natural factors and'W"at"cr circulation playa role, nitrogen is the main pollutant causing 10", dissolved oxygen levels. Excess nitrogen levels cause excess algae gro_th. As the algae die and decay, it robs the water of dissolved oxygen and smothers marine life. Nitrogen pollution comes from 'YJ'asteVV"ater treatInent plant discharges..- septic systems, some farming activities, and fertilizer and pet Vtlaste runoff from home lavvns and gardens~ Toxic Cleanup Sites o clean ups in progress a\Naiting cleanup When toxic pollutants get into Puget Sound, they can settle to the bottom, then "loVork. their 'W"ay into the food chain and acc\ln\.ulate, ultimately threatening the entire ecosystem. Today, more than 5,700 acres of underwater lands in Puget Sound and Hood Canal exceed toxic level standards. Ecology is in the process 01 cleaning up 553 sites located 'Within one-half mile of Puget Sound and has identified 115 more upland and aquatic toxic sites -waiting to be cleaned up. South Puget Sound DissolvedOxygen Problems Ecology is concerned that depleted levels of dissolved oxygen in some areas of South Puget Sound could trigger the same W'ater- quality crisis bedeviling areaS in Hood Car..-.l. Recent studies have revealed loW' levels of dissolved oxygen levels in several key marine bodies - particularly Budd, Case, and Carr inlets. . Paved Surfaces When land is . developed, surfaces get paved. over creating a hard barrier that keeps rain and melting snow from soaking into the b,7Yound. Instead", water runs off roads, parking lots, rooftops, and other hard surfaces~ As this ~stormw-atcr# flo'VVs across developed areas, it carries oil., grease, yard and garden che.rnicals.. bacteria... and other pollutants that get into Puget Sound. ,r', If you need this publication in an alternate formaC please call the Communication and Education office at 360-407-7000. Persons vvith hearing loss can call 711 for Washington Relay Service. Persons "",ith a speech disability can call 877-833-6341. Ecology .. AqJla~ulture in Jefferson Co. ounty on PugetS e." $22 Million industry · Sensitive to water quality an .. sedimentatio · Local food - low carbo footprint e Loc. employmenf. e . Many sma1t>upera:tDFs Geoduck Total Specific " rom Representative SMPs Location Studies Wse Operations & Proofs 't'0.6, I J~f!~r$on.Co. 12 King qo. . 2 Port Townsend 1 Pierce;Co. 2 -~. Snohomish Co. 3 hurston Co. 1 x X 1 73 -~~ ,10 I 16 9 Aquaculture Regulations Snohomish Co. SMP (2006) Same use r.ulations as ports and water-related industry Aquacllltu e areas. are protected from degradation by other activities on adjacent upland or within one mile ate so.as to .' decomme:rcial traffic in shipping lanes y . f aU be.open to the. public to the 3ximum e nt. e 5. ..i\IIark site boundaries so public water use interference 6. Shall control nuisance factors such as odor, noise, degradation of water and beach qualitY 7. Only boats can be storedJn the shoreline environment 8. Shall not cause a net loss of ecolo .cal functions or adversely impact. rass and macroalg~e 8 Aijua~ultureQuestion: sle vv i'''fix or prevent ,and vvb supportjng e,m(lellee '~as consideled1.