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I - 1/2 FTE is for one year from the signing of the CBP interlocal agreement (approx. 9/98 - 9/99).
2 - Admin. Fee is 5 % of the total grant amount.
3 - Watershed Database is for developing a GIS system for storing and producing water quantity, water quality and habitat information for both the Lower and Upper Chehalis Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAS) and their sub-basins. The budgeted amount is estimated to be half of required cost for initiating the development of such system.
4 - Public awareness and outreach is for conducting field trips/tours with the CBP members and for contributing to the Chehalis River Council's "Drops of water" publication. The budgeted amount is for one year from the signing of the CBP interlocal agreement (approx. 9/98-9/99).
5 - Room and confections is for renting the Chehalis Tribal Casino conference room and providing food and beverages (300/month X 12 months).
6 - Watershed assessment is the balance of the $75,000 phase I grant that will be coupled with phase 2 monies. Phase 2
1 - I - 1/2 FTE is for one year from the signing of the CBP interlocal agreement (approx. 10/99 - 10/00).
2 - Admin. Fee is 5 % of the total grant amount.
3 - Watershed Database is for developing a GIS system for storing and producing water quantity, water quality and habitat information for both the Lower and Upper Chehalis Water Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAS) and their sub-basins. The budgeted amount is estimated to be half of required cost for initiating the development of such system.
4 - Public awareness and outreach is for conducting field trips/tours with the CBP members and for contributing to the Chehalis River Council's "Drops of Water" publication. The budgeted amount is for one year from the signing of the CBP interlocal agreement (approx. 10/99-10/00).
5 - Room and confections is for renting the Chehalis Tribal Casino conference room and providing food and beverages (300/month X 12 months).
6 - Watershed assessment is for gathering water quantity, water quality and habitat data throughout the Lower and Upper Chehalis WRIAs and their sub-basins.
Phase I'
1/2 FTE 25,000.00
Admin Fee 3,750.00
Water-shed Database 25,000.00
Public awareness and
outreach 5,000.00
Room and confections 3,600.00
WatershedAssessment 12,650.00
75,000.00
Phase 2**
1/2 FTE 25,000.00
Admin Fee 18,950.00
Watershed Database 5,000.00
Public awareness and
outreach 5,000.00
Room and confections 3,600.00
Watershed
,Assessment 301,406.00
378,956.00
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Meeting Summary - July 24,1998
Introduction
The meeting was called to order by Chair Dick Nichols. Dick welcomed Phil Fisher, Grays Harbor
Water District #2, to the Chehalis Basin Partnership.
1. Watershed Grant Presentation
Sue Mauermann, Ecology's Regional Director for Southwest Washington, presented a facsimile of a check to Chairman Dick Nichols. The Chehalis Basin Partnership received a $453,956 grant for Phase 1 & 2 under the recently enacted Watershed Planning bill - 2514. Sue recognized the Partnership for taking an active leadership role in this new statewide initiative. She also thanked Mike Daniels and Brian Shea for helping build support, Lewis County for serving as the lead agency, and Grays Harbor Water District 2 and Boistfort Valley Water for joining the
effort.
II. Intergovernmental Agreement
Chairman Nichols stated that it is vital for the Chehalis Basin Partnership to become officially established via the intergovernmental agreement. Given their recent decision to join the Partnership, the Quinault Indian Nation was given additional time to review the document. Ray Lorton provided a revised draft with a number of revisions for consideration. Several areas, which generated discussion, including Section 2 -Purpose; Section 3 - Goals; Section 5 Chehalis Basin Partnership Meetings; and Section 13 - Reservation of Rights. In Section 3, the tribe added language to require best available science in decision-making. Other members of the partnership (including Doug Fricke, Steve Kaller, Marc Duboiski, and Mayor Spahr) shared views on the whether the Partnership's purpose was decision-making or merely information sharing and coordination. Chairman Nichols stated that he has given assurances to his fellow commissioners that the Partnership will not be making decisions. Sue Mauermann pointed out that this may change over time to an advisory role as the group transitions to watershed plan development. Chairman Nichols strongly favored maintaining the original purpose statement. Mayor Spahr urged broadening Section 13 to ensure that participation in the Partnership does not bind any member's independent decision-making authority or reserved rights of the tribes. It was agreed to revise Section 13. Chairman Nichols stated that Thurston County Prosecutor's Office will revise the document based upon the decisions reached. Thurston County will then consider and adopt the agreement within the next weeks. Dick asked Brian Walsh to work with other members to get their approval. (see enclosed - Intergovernmental Agreement: Formation of the Chehalis Basin Watershed Management Partnership & Designation of Lead Agency)
111. Watershed Grant/ 2496 Grant
Marc Duboiski briefed the Partnership on the recent watershed grant scoping meeting.
Participants included Nancy Winters (Thurston County), Don Davidson (Ecology), Mike Kelly (USFWS) , Ellen Dodds (Lewis County), Steve Kaller (WDFW), Kahle Jennings (Ecology), Barry Heid (City of Chehalis), and Brian Walsh (Ecology). Dr. Sodhi (Chehalis Tribe) and John Sims (Quinault Indian Nation) are also participants, but could not attend. Marc shared with the group the list of ideas which were generated. The partnership directed Marc and the scoping group to continue meeting and to bring a budget proposal back to the next meeting. Marc also brought the group up to date on the 2496 salmon grant application - due July 24. Lewis County submitted the grant application on behalf of the Partnership for $100,000. Marc has been talking with Nina Carter at WA Department of Fish & Wildlife. Resolutions of support will be needed.
IV. Citizen Selection Process
Brian Shea presented the draft proposal for selecting citizen participation in the Chehalis Basin
Partnership. The proposal is as follows:
1) Place notices in local newspapers (Chronicle, Aberdeen Daily World, Daily Olympian, Mason County Journal seeking citizen representation to be involved in key watershed elements (flood reduction, fisheries, recreation, water quality, water quantity, and their relationship to economic health and sustainability)
2) Request that interested persons submit a letter of interest, a statement of qualifications, and references to
Department of Ecology - Southwest Regional Office
3) Ecology sorts responses according to county location and sends to respective County Commissioners for Lewis,
Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties
4) County Commissioners conduct review/selection process giving consideration to following criteria:
resident of the watershed
active or expert in watershed issues
geographic distribution
availability for monthly meetings and committee assignments
5) Each county submits 4 names to the Chehalis Basin Partnership for confirmation (all 4 will serve on the Citizen
Advisory Committee with one designated from each county to serve on the full council)
The proposal was adopted. Brian Walsh will follow-up.
V, Lewis County Flood Control
Pete Ringen, Lewis County Public Works Director, introduced the topic of flood control. Lewis county has contracted with Pacific International Engineering (PIE) to conduct a Prefeasibility Analysis of Alternatives. Extensive modeling has been done to better understand technical options. Copies of PIE's report were distributed. Chuck Gale from PIE described the 3 components under consideration - modification to Skookumchuck Dam, Mellen Street Bridge redesign, and channel restoration between Chehalis and Centralia. A video was shown by Shirley Kook on the Napa Valley approach - known as The Living River. The approach combines structural and non-structural solutions.
VI. Wrap-Up/ Adjourn
The next meeting is scheduled for August 28 at 9:00 AM at the Chehalis Indian Reservation.
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Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting Agenda August 28, 1998 9:00 to 11:30 AM Chehalis Indian Reservation - Casino Conference Room Mecting Purpose: Report from watershed grant scoping group on proposed project budget; introduction to Chehalis Basin water resources by Department of Ecology; presentation by Kier Associates on possible watershed information tool. Chair: Commissioner Dick Nichols. Thurston County (360/786-5440) Iead Staff-. Brian Walsh, Department of Ecology (360/407-63 10) INTRODUCTION Commissioner Nichols 9:00-9: 10 AM I. Intergovernmental Agreement Commissioner Nichols 9:10-9:25 AM II. Watershed Grant/ 2496 Grant Marc Duboiski 9:25-9:45 AM III. Citizen Participation Brian Walsh 9:45-9:50 AM IV. Chehalis Basin Water Resources Kirk Sinclair, Mike Harris 9:50-10:50 AM V. Klamath Resource Information System Bill Kier 10:50-11:20 AM VI. Public Comment Citizens 11:20-11:25 AM VII. Wrap-Up/ Adjourn Commissioner Nichols 11:25-11:30 AM
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1.0 Parties
The parties to this Agreement shall be (1) all counties within the Chehalis River Basin,- (2) all interested cities and towns within the Chehalis River Basin; (3) the water supply utility obtaining the largest quantity of water in each the Upper and Lower Chehalis River Basin; (3) Washington State Department of Ecology and (4) the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Indian Reservation and Quinault Indian Nation.
2.0 Purpose
This Agreement shall designate a planning unit and a lead agency for purposes of assessing and managing the water resources of the Chehalis River Basin and to pursue strategies within the Chehalis River Basin which include the key elements of flood reduction, fisheries, recreation, water quality and water quantity and examine their relationship to economic health and sustainability.
3.0 Goals
The parties shall work cooperatively to establish a planning unit to be called the Chehalis River Basin Partnership and to seek participation from interested and affected parties. The Chehalis River Basin Partnership serving In an advisory and informational capacity, shall coordinate efforts focusing on-.
The Chehalis River Basin Partnership may also develop a watershed plan consistent with the requirements of chapter 90.82 RCW and Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 2514 (Laws of 1998).
4.0 Composition of Chehalis River Basin Partnership
4.1 The Chehalis River Basin Partnership and Planning Unit may include, but are not limited to-
4.2 Technical and citizen advisory committees will be formed, as needed, to formulate options for consideration by the Chehalis River Basin Partnership and reference to various government agencies.
5.0 Chehalis River Basin Partnership Meetings
The Chehalis River Basin Partnership will meet regularly to address water quality, water quantity, flooding, economic development, and fisheries and fish habitat issues. Meetings will be used to share information about developments in the basin and to identify common problems and opportunities. 6.0 Lead Agency
For the purposes of this Agreement, Lewis County shall be designated as Lead Agency. The Lead Agency shall be responsible for and authorized to perform the following tasks:
7.0 Staff Support
DOE shall provide staff support to the Chehalis River Basin Partnership.
8.0 Funding
The activities of the Chehalis Basin Partnership as described herein, and as may be further defined by the parties to achieve the stated goals, shall be funded by the following sources:
1) Watershed Management Grants made available by DOE; and/or
2) Other public and private funds which are intended for watershed planning and implementation Funds or services from the parties may be required for matching or providing local shares for other funding sources that may become available. Any funds or services required shall be shared by all parties and will be agreed upon in writing in advance.
9.0 Duration
This Agreement shall continue until terminated by the parties as provided in section 1 1.0.
10.0 Modification This Agreement may be modified or amended only by written consent of all parties.
11.0 Termination
11.1 An individual party may withdraw from this Agreement upon ten days written notice to the Lead Agency. The Lead Agency may terminate Its membership and/or surrender its lead-status upon ten days's written notice to all other signatories to this Agreement. This Agreement will continue to remain in effect so long as two or more parties remain signatories to this Agreement.
11.2This Agreement may be terminated only by written consent of all signatories to this Agreement.
12.0 Effective Date
This Agreement shall become effective and commence upon execution of the Agreement by all parties.
13.0 Non-Binding Agreement
The water resource planning process described in this Agreement is intended to result in the cooperative management of Chehalis River Basin Water Resources. The parties agree that participation in the Chehalis River Basin Partnership and Planning Unit shall not bind any member's independent decision-making authority or the reserved rights of the tribes.