Nisqually River Council
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David Troutt presented the CAC and Nisqually Stream Stewards with a history of the NRC at the August 2015 CAC meeting.
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Nisqually River Council
- 3. Nisqually
- 4. # # # Mount Rainier Pu get Soun d I -5 Ea t o n v i lle Yelm Ald er - LaGr and e Da m s N EW S Nisqually River WatershedNisqually River Watershed
- 5. Nisqually River Management Program Formed out of desire to provide an effective forum to deal with issues in the Nisqually Watershed
- 6. Nisqually River Management Program Factors leading to the Formation of the Nisqually River Council: • Boldt Decision in 1974 – recognized the Nisqually Tribe as key player. • Early attempt in 1970’s to develop a plan. • 1985 Jennifer Belcher introduces legislation to establish Nisqually River Task Force.
- 7. Nisqually River Management Program 1985 - Nisqually River Task Force convened at request of Washington legislature, including • timber • agriculture • hydropower • conservation organizations • private landowners • resource management agencies • Nisqually Indian Tribe
- 8. Nisqually River Management Program 1987 Nisqually River Management Plan approved by State Legislature Nisqually River Council formed to oversee implementation of the plan Key principle of the plan: Healthy watershed = Healthy economy
- 10. Nisqually River Management Program Greatest success over the last 17 years: Creation of watershed community in an atmosphere of respect and trust.
- 11. Members of Nisqually River Council • Mt. Rainier National Park • Gifford Pinchot National Forest • Nisqually Indian Tribe • WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife • WA Parks & Rec. Commission • WA Secretary of State • Thurston County • Pierce County • Lewis County • WA Conservation Commission •Tacoma Power •Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge •Fort Lewis •WA Dept. of Natural Resources •WA Dept. of Ecology •UW Pack Experimental Forest •Cities of Yelm, Roy & Eatonville •Citizen’s Advisory Committee
- 12. Nisqually River Council Executive Committee Lewis County Pierce County Thurston County WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife WA Parks & Rec. Commission WA Dept. of Natural Resources Nisqually Tribal Council Advisory Comm. Rep. Other Members (see handout) Citizens Advisory Committee •self nominated, designated by Council •at least two thirds residents or landowners from within the watershed •elects its own officers Joint Subcommittees Executive Education Natural Resources Public Access Information & Advice
- 14. • Develop a vision and plan for aDevelop a vision and plan for a sustainable watershedsustainable watershed • Move a shared agenda promotingMove a shared agenda promoting healthy environment, stronghealthy environment, strong communities and vibrant localcommunities and vibrant local economies forwardeconomies forward
- 17. Mission To encourage and support sustainability in the watershed in order to steward the resources in perpetuity and build a model for harmonious living.
- 18. Vision • We live in a watershed where vibrant communities, a healthy natural environment and a prosperous, innovative economy are valued. • Our waters, from glacier to Sound, run clean and clear, fish and wildlife thrive in our streams, forests and prairies. • People are drawn to live, work, and play in our rural landscape. • As stewards of our land and water we value our working farms and forests which protect our natural,cultural, and scenic heritage.
- 19. Overall Goals • A viable, healthy natural resource base • A community that is healthy, wealthy, and wise • Increased economic productivity in a sustainable manner • The development of a stewardship ethic
- 20. Involved Community Biological Diversity Recreation – Public Access – Tourism Scenic Vistas Sustainable Economy Water
- 21. Programs • Low Impact Development and Architectural Guidelines Goals: Sustainable economy, green business industry, community involvement, water
- 22. • Sustainability Certification Programs Goals: Sustainable economy, agriculture, forestry, community involvement
- 23. • Education/Interpretation Programs Goals: Community involvement, recreation/public access/tourism
- 24. Related Programs • Nisqually Stream Stewards • Nisqually Land Trust • Nisqually River Education Program • Nisqually River Interpretative Center Foundation
- 26. www.nisquallyriver.org “I believe in the sun and the stars, the water, the tides, the floods, the owls, the hawks flying, the river running, the wind talking. They’re measurements. They tell us how healthy things are. How healthy we are”. –Billy Frank Jr.
Editor's Notes
- This will take a five phase approach. At the completion of Phase I, we will have: 1) Landowners, residents and local governments engaged in conserving the Nisqually Delta and in implementing the Nisqually River Management Plan. 2) A prioritized inventory of all streams and tributaries itemized and categorized list of property (public and private) from the glacier to the sound. 3) A set of voluntary conservation corridor best management practices and architectural guidelines and a plan and budget for implementing phases II-V.