1. Planning a Strategy for “Recovery”
From Neah Bay to the Columbia River--
How do we synthesize this?
http://www.wcssp.org
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2. WRIA 20
WRIA 21
WRIA 22
WRIA 23
WRIA 24
Drainage of 5 WRIAs to Pacific
Ocean:
Cape Flattery to N (WRIA 20—
Soleduck-Hoh HUC, Clallam
County), to Cape Disappointment
south, and east to include Chehalis
River Basin. WRIA 21 (QIN), 22-23
(Chehalis; Grays Harbor County),
and 24--Pacific County.
3,750,025 acres
395 marine shoreline miles
4718 miles of fish-bearing rivers
and streams
N—Forks, small estuaries, more
federal forests, tribal U&A
S—cities, ag, huge estuaries, more
private forestry
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3. Initial 6-month pre-Region Planning
• SRFB funding no longer to LEGs, only Regions
• No same ESA species throughout
• Initial planning through Grays Harbor County
• 4 LEGs involved (5 WRIAs)
• How synthesize? N-S differences
• List of commonalities
• Underlying Final Report 6/20/07 (the ROC—
see next slide)
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4. June 20, 2007
Report on the Consideration of Forming a Coastal Regional
Governance Unit for Salmon Sustainability
• Planning Group of coastal entities and
stakeholders
• Loose federation of LEGs with own strategies
• Ground rules for operation
• Meetings, decision-making
• Voting (tribal rights balanced? How)
• Allocation of funds? How?
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5. Next Steps: Concurrent Processes
• SRFB declares we are a Recovery Region (9/07)
• Regular Meetings of LEGs and other reps
• Allocation Formulas (Technical Discussion)
• Development of Interlocal Agreement
• Development of Bylaws
• WSC does Needs Assessment (grant)
• Engagement of The Nature Conservancy (CAP)
• NETMAP
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6. SRFB declares us a recovery region
• September 2007 declaration
• Jan. 2008 RCO grant for initial stages
• Planning entities meet about 1X/month.
(LEGs, GSRO, WDFW, various feds, NGOs—
TNC, WSC)
• Development of Interlocal Agreement
• Development allocation of funding
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7. Interlocal Agreement
• Signed in 2009 (signatories trickled in)
• Signed by just government entities
• Created fiscal agent (GHC)
• Stated role of Lead Entities (strong federation)
• Provided for staffing
• Established voting (how to deal with 6
governments in WRIA 20?--CAUCUS)
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8. Early Allocation ideas by a Technical Committee need revisiting
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10. Technical: How Proceed
• WSC “Needs Assessment Grant” 2008-9
• Cooperators: WCSSP, NASSP, Creative
Community Solutions, governments and
stakeholders
• Several facilitated workshops, meetings with
affected parties, consultations.
• QIN GIS overview (contract)
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11. Technical 2: Results WSC
• Identification of needs, data gaps, analyses for
salmon in Coastal Region in report
• Salmon stream rankings, updated LFAs
• Maps produced and more on way (ONRC),
modeling tools
• New working partners
• Web page with library
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12. Technical 3: Problems
• Some disagreements with the run rankings
• Disagreements about use of miles, ESA
• Map programs not yet accessible for review
outside NASSP (Google Earth plans)
• Need to update SASI (Salmonid Stock
Inventory) --$$$
• Need data stewardship
• Web page still has glitches (e.g., holes in the
library)
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14. First
Regional Technical Committee
Meeting
October 28, 2010
Port of Grays Harbor, 111 S. Wooding, Aberdeen, WA
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
REMEDIES
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15. Regional Technical Committee
Purpose: To provide scientific and/or technical expertise to support decision making of the
Washington Coast Sustainable Salmon Partnership
Activities: At the direction of the Board of Directors:
•Recommend 2011 SRFB (round 12) sub-allocation formula by February 1, 2011
•Recommend regionally consistent metrics to support WCSSP Board decisions
- Develop and/or review QAQC of regional data and/or metrics
•Participate in technical support and review of the WCSSP Salmon Plan
•Provide technical recommendations of regionally supported projects as needed
•Call in other experts for specific technical advice as needed
•Other….
Membership: As approved by the Board of Directors:
- Contributors will be nominated by the Lead Entities or by WCSSP staff as directed
- Contributors will provide both technical and geographic diversity
- Other contributors from NGOs, state and federal agencies or professional
consultants may be nominated by staff
-
Qualifications:
Education: Degree in relevant Natural Sciences
Experience: Work history demonstrating knowledge, understanding and current
involvement in technical issues relevant to WCSSP
Exceptions: Non-degreed experts may be approved by the Board of Directors
Commitment: Volunteer time to WCSSP, recognizing restrictions on experts’ time
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16. Regional Technical Committee
Nominees
North Pacific Coast Lead Entity
Mike Hagen, Hoh River Trust
Katie Krueger, Quileute Tribe
Jeremy Gilman, Makah Tribe
Quinault Lead Entity
Bill Armstrong, QIN
Chris Conklin, QIN
Jim Jorgensen, QIN
Grays Harbor County Lead Entity
Andy Olson, Chehalis Tribe
Terry Baltzell, CBFTF
Pacific County Lead Entity
Mike Johnson, Pacific Conservation District
Key McMurry, Key Environmental Solutions
Regional
Devona Ensmenger, WSC
Bob Burkle, WDFW
Dave King, WDFW
Kirt Hughes, WDFW
Miranda Plumb, USFWS
Brad Thompson, USFWS
Dan Guy, NOAA Fisheries
Bob Metzger, USFS
Pat Crain, ONP
James Schroeder, TNC
Liane Davis, TNC
REMEDIES
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17. Regional Salmon Plan
Strategies Workshop
Wednesday and Thursday
November 3 & 4, 2010
Shilo Inn Ocean Shores
707 Ocean Shores Blvd. NW
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CONSERVATION
ACTION
PLANNING
OR CAP,
THROUGH
TNC
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18. Lakes
Headwaters/
UplandsNearshore
Marine
Estuaries
Tributaries
MainstemsOcean
Wetland and
Off-Channel
Targets We Looked At
(Salmon Habitats)
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19. Target: Tributary (here) Salmon Life
Stages
Key Species
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20. What is critical for salmon viability or health?
Tributaries
Spawning & Incubation
Water Quality, Riparian Condition,
Floodplain Connectivity, Sediment
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21. What is critical for salmon viability or health?
Tributaries
Spawning & Incubation
Water Quality, Riparian Condition,
Floodplain Connectivity, Sediment
Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity
With a Rating of Current
and Desired Status
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22. Roll-up Chart: TRIBUTARIES-Streams with mean annual flow less than 1,000 cfs to upper extent of Salmonid access
for:SPAWNING/INCUBATION Key Species: CHUM, COHO, SOCKEYE, Chinook, Steelhead, Bull Trout, Cutthroat
JUVENILE REARING/FORAGING Key Species: COHO, STEELHEAD, Bull Trout, Cutthroat
JUVENILE OUTMIGRATION Key Species: CHUM, COHO, SOCKEYE, Chinook, Steelhead, Bull Trout, Cutthroat
ADULT MIGRATION Key Species: CHUM, COHO, SOCKEYE, Chinook, Steelhead, Bull Trout, Cutthroat
Measure: for most sensitive life stage:
for species:
POOR FAIR GOOD VERY GOOD SCALE Desired status Current Status Notes/Source
WATERQUALITY
TEMPERATURE
˚C &
# exceedances per
year
Spawn/Incub
Chinook
Steelhead
Chum
Frequent
exceedances
of
temperature
standards;
over 30 days
per year.
Moderate #
of
exceedances
of
temperature
standards;
typically 7-
30 days per
year.
Infrequent
exceedances of
temperature
standards; less than 7
days per year.
Meets state standards
for temperature.
Seven day average of
the maximum daily
temperature does not
exceed 13° C for
salmon spawning, 16°
C for core summer
salmonid habitat, and
17.5° C for salmon
spawning, rearing
and migration.
Centralia Flood Damage
Reduction Project, Chehalis
River, Washington, Final
Environmental Impact
Statement, Appendix A:
Fish, Riparian, and Wildlife
Habitat Study, June 2003, US
Army Corps of Engineers,
and
Chapter 173-201A WAC:
Water quality standards for
surface waters of the state
of Washington.
DISSOLVED OXYGEN
mg/L DO &
# days per year
below standards
Spawn/Incub All
Frequent
occurrences
of DO below
standards;
over 30 days
per year.
Moderate #
of
occurrences
of DO below
standards;
typically 7-
30 days per
year.
Infrequent
occurrences of DO
below standards; less
than 7 days per year.
Meets state standards
for DO. Exceeds 9.5
mg/L for core
summer salmonid
habitat (Bull Trout
spawning and
rearing), 8.0 mg/L for
spawning, rearing
and migration, 6.5
mg/L for salmon
rearing only.
Centralia Flood Damage
Reduction Project, Chehalis
River, Washington, Final
Environmental Impact
Statement, Appendix A:
Fish, Riparian, and Wildlife
Habitat Study, June 2003, US
Army Corps of Engineers,
and
Chapter 173-201A WAC:
Water quality standards for
surface waters of the state
of Washington.
TURBIDITY
NTUs
(Nephelometric
Turbidity Units)
Spawn/Incub All
High;
turbidity
regularly
exceeds
water
quality
standards.
Medium;
turbidity
does not
exceed 10
NTUs over
background
concentratio
ns (BC) when
the BC is 50
NTUs or less.
Or, turbidity
does not
exceed a
20% increase
over BC
when the BC
is greater
than 50
NTUs.
Low; turbidity does not exceed 5 NTUs over
background concentrations (BC) when the
BC is 50 NTUs or less. Or, turbidity does not
exceed a 10% increase over BC when the BC
is greater than 50 NTUs.
Centralia Flood Damage
Reduction Project, Chehalis
River, Washington, Final
Environmental Impact
Statement, Appendix A:
Fish, Riparian, and Wildlife
Habitat Study, June 2003, US
Army Corps of Engineers,
and
Chapter 173-201A WAC:
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23. Adaptive Management Planning Process
Define Region
Develop
Strategies &
Measures
Implement
Adapt &
Share
6. Threats Analysis
7. Goals & Objectives
8. Strategies
9. Measures/Monitoring
1. Scope and Vision
2. Targets
3. Viability Assessment
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24. 1.Scope and Vision
2.Targets
3.Viability Assessment
4.Threats Analysis
6.Goals & Objectives
7.Strategies
8.Measures/Monitoring
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28. Target: OCEAN
THREAT SCOPE SEVERITY IRREVERSIBILITY COMMENTS
Climate change (acidification; sea level rise) Very High Very High Very High
Harvest Very High Very High Medium
Wastewater (sewage) High Medium Medium
Oil spills Very High High Medium
Alt. (future) energy development High Medium Low
Low dissolved oxygen zones High High Very High source not entirely known
Unknowns Very High Very High Medium
Bycatch Very High High Medium
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29. Threats Targets Mainstems Tributaries Lakes Wetlands Headwaters
Uplands
Estuaries Nearshore
Marine
Ocean Summary
Threat
Rating
Climate Change Medium Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High
Invasive Species:
plants
Medium Medium High High High Very High Very High Very High
Harvest - fish Medium Medium Very High Very High Very High Very High
Past poor logging
practices
High High High Very High Very High High Very High
Oil spills High Very High Very High Very High
Residential and
Commercial
Development
Medium High Medium Very High High High Medium Very High
Low dissolved oxygen
zones
Very High High
Columbia river sand
starvation/Dredging
Very High High
Stormwater Pollution High Medium High High
Dredging/Filling Medium Very High High
Wastewater High High Medium High
WA Coast Regional Salmon Action Plan
Version: 2010-10-11
Threat Ratings – Summary Table
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30. Threats Targets Mainstems Tributaries Lakes Wetlands Headwaters
Uplands
Estuaries Nearshore
Marine
Ocean Summary
Threat
Rating
Removal or Lack of
LWD
High High High Medium High High High
Shoreline Modification
(Levees, Dikes,
Armoring, Bulkheads,
Docks)
High Medium Medium High High High
Invasive species:
Animals
Medium High Medium High High High
Poor Agricultural
Practices
Medium High High Medium High
Roads & related
transportation
infrastructure
High High Medium Medium High High High
Current Inappropriate
Logging Practices
Medium Medium High Medium High High
Inappropriate hatchery
management
High High High
Culverts, Bridges, and
Other Fish Passage
Barriers
Medium Medium Medium Medium High Medium
Bycatch High Medium
Ditching and draining High Medium
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31. Threats
Targets
Mainstems Tributaries Lakes Wetlands Headwaters
Uplands
Estuaries Nearshore
Marine
Ocean Summary
Threat
Rating
Historic stream
modifications
High Medium
Derelict Gear Medium Medium Medium Low Medium
Water withdraws Medium Medium Medium
Alt. (future)
energy
development
Low Low
Poor aquaculture
practices
Medium Low Low
Recreation
activities
Low Low Low
Eutrophication Medium Not
Specified
Low
Industrial
Development
Medium Low
Dams Medium Low
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32. Negative contributing
factors
Which are the most
relevant factors (specific
practices, stakeholders,
incentives and
motivations) contributing
to critical threats?
Positive contributing
factors
Are there any relevant
opportunities (specific
practices, stakeholders,
incentive and motivations)
which contribute to a
solution?
Key intervention points for ALI
Which are the key intervention
points where we should focus our
attention on to contribute to a
significant change in the overall
situation?
Information gaps and research
needs
Are there any important areas of
uncertainty in our diagram?
Proposed strategies
Which are the general lines
of action (broad based
course of action or high-
level strategic themes) we
think will significantly
contribute to Salmonid
Restoration in the
Washington Coast Region?
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER FOR SITUATION ANALYSIS DEVELOPMENT
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33. Home page: http://www.wcssp.org This is page 1 of 4, does not show Pacific County.
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