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Jeanie Orr
From: info@greenfleetme.org
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 3:26 PM
To: #Long-Range Planning; Michelle McConnell
Since leaving the ~J.~.~K~..9.!P.P.!~~~~.9.g in 2008, I have been actively involved in preparations for a 5-
year !!9...Q~..g~~.~ shorelines monitoring program analyzing soil, silt, and sediment for pollutants in
estuaries. As a privately-funded venture through Greenfleet Monitoring Expeditions utilizing volunteers,
this has brought me into contact with hundreds of citizens now working or playing on Hood Canal.
Without an exception, these citizens agree that healthy estuaries are required to maintain healthy
fisheries and financially-viable aquaculture. Of particular concern is the future of the oyster, geoduck,
crab, and salmon industries. Of course, many of these citizens are concerned over the loss of recreational
fishing, shellfish, and birding activities. The Shoreline Management Plan, as written, has taken a giant
step toward preserving healthy estuaries.
Until further scientific data requires expanding some protections, it should be stressed that many of the
protections in the draft SMP are minimal. Of primary concern are buffers involving homes and forestry,
water-to-shore views, monitoring of marinas for environmental impact, and the prevention of any
mining activities.
Although there are some important environmental issues not addressed in the draft SMP, I find it
acceptable. Please send it forward without reduction of its current protections.
Cordially,
JD Gallant
Greenfleet Monitoring Expeditions
PO Box 520
Quilcene, WA 98376
http:// greenfleetme.org
2/2/2009