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Grays Harbor County Environmental and Water News and Resolutions Grays Harbor County Environmental and Water Resolutions Visit Grays Harbor Official WWW site The following news items and resolutions deal with environmental and water related resources within Grays Harbor County. Issues dealing with the Grays Harbor Estuary and Coastal Concerns are on the Estuary Index Page Jul. 03, 2005 In this The Chronicle report we learn once again how flood plain management decisions are made. It seems that years of effort are taking a new turn as Lewis County and the City of Chehalis deal with new big box development in areas surrounded by random and unpredicatable flood waters. Aug. 26, 2004 WaDOE has approved a permit for Half-Moon Bay. May. 31, 2004 It comes as no surprise that a plan, that obligates no one to take action, but lists general goals, was approved by the Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) on Friday, according to The Chronicle. May. 03, 2004 The Chronicle reports that C.S. Sodhi, former director of natural resources and vice-chair of Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) pleads guilty to theft/kickback. Mar. 24, 2004 The Chronicle reports that the Chehalis River plan hits a milestone. Feb. 13, 2004 The Chronicle reports thatCentralia and Chehalis city councilors and county Commissioner Richard Graham plan to fly to Washington, D.C., next month to push for federal funding and approval of an $80 million to $100 million project to improve the Skookumchuck Dam, and to surround the Twin Cities with protective levees. Oct. 28, 2003 -Decades of pollution problems are finally going to be fixed, under a final cleanup agreement for the former Roderick Timber site in b Junction City east of Aberdeen. Oct. 08, 2003 The Aberdeen Daily World reports on significant entry of Washington Environmental Council (WEC) into the four-year battle over the Half-Moon Bay golf course. Apr. 01, 2003 23 times in 2002 we carried information on the Chehalis Tribe and Lucky Eagle Casino plans to raise Anderson Road. Today The Olympian reports on what is now called a facelift to keep the road above water. This road project is funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Thurston and Grays Harbor counties are not participating in this project. Mar. 16, 2003 Chehalis River Council has taken a position on the proposed expansion of the Bayview Redi-Mix site in the Elma Shouweiler Road area. Feb. 18, 2003 The Department of Ecology (Ecology) will hold a public hearing on March 11 to take comments on the proposed wastewater permit for Sierra Pacific Industries' saw mill and power-generating plant at Junction City. Dec. 26, 2002 Interested in what can be done with no oversight from the State of Wa. or Grays Harbor County? Here is an example of that along with flood plain filling. Nov. 23, 2002 Grunbaum/Orgel team win coveted WEC Environmental Heros 2002 award for their significant environmental work in Grays Harbor County. Nov. 23, 2002 The SOUTH BEACH Bulletin reports on the first major fall storm to hit the South Beach. It came in with a vengeance and accelerated the rate at which fill has been chewed away from the bay's southern shore. Aug. 01, 2002 Oakville, Rochester, rural Thurston and Grays Harbor residents are mounting a legal movement to stop the Chehalis Indian Nation and the Lucky Eagle Casino plans to raise Anderson Road. Jul. 07, 2002 Regardless of how Thurston County spells it, the Anderson Road raising and widening revised mitigated determination of nonsignificance certainly invites the attention and review of nei ghboring taxpayers. Jun. 29, 2002 As if flooding isn't bad enough, this The Olympian article, reports that vandals destroyed Satsop flood guage. Jun. 27, 2002 Once again the Chehalis Tribe Anderson Road floodplain modification hearing is up in the air - check with Thurston County for more information. Jun. 25, 2002 Thurston County is handling a Hearing dealing with the Shoreline Substantial Dev. Permit by the Chehalis Tribe to widen anderson Road and excavate 16,300 cy of gravel for fill and to add floodwater water storage. Jun. 02, 2002 Once again the tribal modifications to Anderson Road have gone to the two major counties involved. Thurston County has issued a mitigated (air quality, erosion and storm water drainages (during project time only), wetland mitigation and debris disposal) determination of non-significance (MDNS) for the major modification of a road in the floodplain. Jun. 02, 2002 Thurston County has issued one MDNS on this Anderson Road project. Now Grays Harbor County sends notice of application and public hearing for a shorelines substantial development with conditional use and flood development permit. Are you confused? We are. Jun. 01, 2002 The Aberdeen Daily World reports that state Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council has determined that a proposed expansion of the gas - fired electrical plant Duke Energy is building on Fuller Hill will have no significant adverse impacts on the environment. Apr. 23, 2002 Local residents oppose tribal plans to alter and raise Anderson Road. Apr. 10, 2002 Once again history repeats itself, as Thurstopn County is now involved in the effort to raise Anderson Road - it was only Mar. 01, 2002 when Grays Harbor County us once again told us the Chehalis Tribe is planning to alter Anderson Road and install box culverts . In 1997 Thurston County was the lead agency on raising Anderson Road and that attempt appeared to fail. Mar. 14, 2002 Today's mail brought a notice, from Grays Harbor Public Services, that the Chehalis Tribe/Anderson Road modfication meeting for April 1st has been postponed as shown in this updated announcement. Mar. 01, 2002 Grays Harbor County is telling us once again the Chehalis Tribe is planning to alter Anderson Road and install box culverts . In 1997 Thurston County was the lead agency on raising Anderson Road and that attempt appeared to fail. Feb. 05, 2002 Condominums, golf, erosion, politics and jobs are all tied up in the ongoing erosion issues associated with the proposed development within the City of Westport. Dec. 31, 2001 Grays Harbor County, in this The Montesano Vidette story, approves a new comprehensive flood plan which does not include the mainstem Chehalis River in Grays Harbor County. Oct. 19, 2001 Chehalis Tribe's planned service station seen as a danger to natural resources and not thought through, in this letter from the Chehalis River Council Board of Trustees May. 14, 2001 Grays Harbor is developing a Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan. A public meeting is May 22nd. The plan executive summary is available online. Dec. 23, 2000 Grays Harbor County will be joining an appeal against the Department of Ecology (DOE ) in regards to the recently passed Shoreline Management Act rules. Nov. 01, 2000 Chehalis Basin Partnership (CBP) initiated a more detailed analysis of hydrology, water rights and water use in five Chehalis subbasins. This draft report is available online. If you are interested in instream flow, or fish recovery or other watershed analysis subjects, this report is a must read. Oct. 30, 2000 In response to an inquiry from the Chehalis River Council to the Corps of Engineers, we have been added to a distribtuion list for materials related to the Ecosystem Restoration and Mitigation Working Group. This Corps of Engineers provided material is presented for your information as it relates to the ongoing developments surrounding flooding in the Centralia, Chehalis and greater Chehalis watershed. This material is a 'work in progress'. Oct. 23, 2000 Water Conservancy board power is challenged by Superior Court opinion. Oct. 12, 2000 Appendix VI Survey Results has been added to the Flood Policy in Lewis County report. Among the topics in this appendix are: Flooding is a Critical Issue Government Communication on Flood Policy Needs Improvement Public Disenfranchisement from Flood Policy Development Lewis County Flood Policy Fails to Reflect Public Values Policy Considerations Reflect Dichotomy in Public Values Oct. 11, 2000 The flood decision making thesis has been updated with these additions: Oct. 22, 2000 Only in Washington State could such utter mass confusion between agencies, local county government and residents take place. No wonder folks are confused, angry and bitter over government decision making ability. Chapter IX: Ensuring Meaningful Public Participation in Government Policy Decision-making Bibliography Appendix I: The Interviews Appendix II: Chehalis River Flood History Appendix III: Supporting Materials Appendix IV: Assessing Growth Coalition Indicators in Lewis County Flood Policy Decision-making Appendix V: Organizations Involved in Flood Plain Management in Lewis County Oct. 11, 2000 Two more chapters: Chapter VII: Growth Coalition Control of Local Policy Decision-making: Implications and Chapter VIII: Recommendations from the report Flood Policy on the Chehalis River in Lewis County, Washington: Who Makes the Decisions? are now available online. Oct. 10, 2000 "The Politics of Flood Plain Management on the Chehalis River " and "Growth Management Planning" are the topics of two new chapters r ecently added to the "Flood Policy on the Chehalis River in Lewis County" document. Oct. 09, 2000 Chapters 1 through 4 have been converted and are available so you can examine:"Who controls decisions on public policy choices related to flood control in Lewis County, Washington? Two reasearchers, Katarzyna Pierzga and Amy Manchester Harris, examine the influence of "pro-growth" advocates on local government policy decisions." Sep. 20, 2000 We received an interesting news story, out of the Oregonian, which deals with Washington coastal erosion. Aug. 22, 2000 An ongoing flood-control study for the Chehalis River Basin will receive another $1 million of state money after Lewis County commissioners approved the pass-through expenditure Monday, according to The Chronicle. Aug. 17, 2000 The Olympian reports that the Chehalis Tribe has $2.5 million for two bridge project on Anderson road and is interested in other flood issues related to bridges and roads. Aug. 04, 2000 Pacific International Engineering (PIE) opening new office in Olympia. Former Grays Harbor Public Services Director Mike Daniels is joining PIE, according to this The Aberdeen Daily World article. Aug. 04, 2000 The Chehalis Basin Partnership SRFB process can continue. according to this article in The Chronicle. Aug. 02, 2000 The Montesano Vidette reports that: County Commissioners and other Grays Harbor County officials have made it clear they do not want proposed amendments to to shoreline rules. Aug. 01, 2000 Wildlife Forever of Grays Harbor has pursued an objection related to logging and converting sites in Ocosta. The location is environmentally sensitive and primarily a wetland. Jul. 29, 2000 Over a month late, but here, finally, are the agenda and minutes delivered at the June 23rd CBP meeting. Jul. 27, 2000 The The Aberdeen Daily World reports that Grays Harbor County Commissioners adopted a resolution Monday opposing proposed changes to the state Shoreline Management Act Jul. 26, 2000 Interested in the makeup and representation of the Chehalis Basin Partnership? Here is a list of CBP membership. Jul. 26, 2000 In February of 1999 the Chehalis Basin Partnership adopted these interim-bylaws. Jul. 25, 2000 The Montesano Vidette reports that: The Port of Grays Harbor commissioners have thrown heir collective hats into the ring of controversy surrounding the new shoreline changes Jul. 16, 2000 The Montesano Vidette reports that some 200 people - many of whom were Harborites - staged a rally in Lacey on July 5 to protest the DOE's proposed shoreline rules. Jul. 16, 2000 The Montesano Vidette reports that the Wa. Assoc. of Counties opposes proposed shoreline rules. Jun. 09, 2000 The Montesano Vidette reports that Grays Harbor County taken to court for a second time over over gravel pit decision Mar. 20, 2000 WaDOE has released a 'draft' study of fecal coliform in Grays Harbor - here is the single section on conclusions. Mar. 17, 2000 WaDOE has informed us about the recently completed TMDL (fecal coliform) study in the Grays Harbor area. A workshop is planned March 31, GHCC at 1:00 p.m. Dec. 31, 1999 As we enter 2000 the Chesapeake Bay Program has made available a draft watershed partnership agreement. It "contains commitments that are far reaching and that address issues of the waters and living resources of the Bay and its rivers, and the land and air that surround them. It is intended to take us well into the next decade and beyond." A viable new year resoution for us in the Chehalis Watershed would include a similar citizen, scientist and policy maker based agreement for us to work from. Dec. 26, 1999 Grays Harbor had heavy flooding according to this story 12/23/9 from The Montesano Vidette . Dec. 18, 1999 Aberdeens's wastewater treatment plant capacity is the subject of a professional peer review in this detailed report. Dec. 18, 1999 The Aberdeen Daily World reports on City of Aberdeen and FOGH conflict - Champions of clean water or purveyors of groundless hype? Dec. 18, 1999 The City of Aberdeen responds to a complaint letter contained about the Aberdeen wastewater treatment plant. Dec. 11, 1999 WaDOT takes an interest in 11,000 cubic yard fill in Lewis County. Dec. 07, 1999 Would you get concerned if 80% of the Capitol State Forest vanished each year? We lose that much forest, cropland and open space and every year. Forests, farmlands or open space? Your choice. Dec. 02, 1999 Are you interested in education, or students, or the environment? Do you foster and support better stewardship of the Chehalis River Basin through environmental education that will ensure sustainable watershed health, functions and economic uses? Then you should attend this meeting of the CBEC on December 7th! Nov. 27, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership has meeting on December 3rd. This is largely a "business" meeting to focus on continuing activities and issues related to how the Partnership will continue to function. Oct. 25, 1999 For those intersted in Federal EIS documents there is a new one for activities in Thurston and Grays Harbor. Oct. 09, 1999 If you are interested in the condition of our state, Washington DNR has an excellent online version of Our Changing Nature (Natural Resource Trends in Washington State) It is worth reviewing. Aug. 25, 1999 Here's a copy of the Chehalis Basin Partnership meeting agenda for August 27 and the minutes from the July 23rd meeting, along with a report from the Citizens Advisory Committee. Aug. 25, 1999 The Chehalis Basin Partnership is seeking existing information on the Chehalis Basin. Aug. 16, 1999 WaDOE issued a press release of fines issued in for the 2nd quarter of 1999. Here is an abbreviated listing of fines issued in Chehalis watershed counties. Aug. 12, 1999 The City of Ocean Shores Interdisciplinary Team on Coastal Erosion Management has published this recommendation to the Ocean Shores City Council. It is of general interest to all Washington residents. Aug. 12, 1999 In a surprisingly pleasant move, Thurston County approves a six-month building moratorium in floodprone areas! Jul. 15, 1999 The Aberdeen Daily World reports that Hoquiam School Board speaks out against WaDOE Shorelines Management Practices. Jul. 03, 1999 In a report by The Montesano Vidette Grays Harbor County Commissioners register strong opposition to WaDOE Shoreline Master Program Guidelines. Jul. 02, 1999 The Aberdeen Daily World reports on Grays Harbor County response to the WaDOE Shorelines Management Practices issues. Jun. 21, 1999 Grays Harbor County has been holding land use meetings. Here is a 1997 report which reflects responses from residents in 1997. Jun. 08, 1999 Join the fun this weekend at Grays Harbor model watershed! Jun. 03, 1999 Grays Harbor County is hosting a meeting, June 8, at the Sharon Grange - the topic is land use and development issues. Jun. 03, 1999 The City of Ocean Shores has announced the availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) which is the subject of a public meeting on June 9, at the Shilo Inn, Ocean Shores - 7:00 PM May. 17, 1999 Interested in your stream's water quality? Here's a chance to learn how to monitor your own water quality! Apr. 23, 1999 The Grays Harbor County Planning Commission just started a series of community meetings to gather citizen comment on the comprehensive plan update. Here is some of the information available for public comment. Apr. 11, 1999 Here is the actual content of the Wildlife Forever lawsuit. Apr. 11, 1999 The Aberdeen Daily World reports: Habitat, mitigation agreeements, Satsop and WPPSS are all part of this lawsuit. Apr. 03, 1999 The Aberdeen Daily World reports environmentalists concerned about Satsop wildlife areas. Apr. 03, 1999 In "Toward 2000" The Chronicle analyzes the issue of flooding in Centralia-Chehalis. Jan. 25, 1999 The The Aberdeen Daily World reports on a million dollar Grays Harbor industrial waterline issue. Jan. 25, 1999 Meanwhile, according to the The Aberdeen Daily World , Aberdeen residents have water quality issues of their own. Jan. 17, 1999 Coastal erosion: another expert view! Jan. 17, 1999 Erosion on the coast is a major concern for North Cove residents and others. Jan. 16, 1999 How well do we stop coastal erosion? Here's a North Cove report. Jan. 16, 1999 The The Aberdeen Daily World reports on Aberdeen's efforts to secure regional assistance to solve water supply issues: The GH PUD avoids water supply alternative. and a new agreement is reached between various local governments Jan. 10, 1999 Treatment plants and their costs continue to confront cities, in this case it is the Elma treatment plant. Dec. 21, 1998 According to The Montesano Vidette the City of McCleary plans sewer system plans, repairs and rate increases. Dec. 19, 1998 An editorial from The Chronicle endorses PIE flood control plan. Dec. 19, 1998 According to the The Aberdeen Daily World the City of Aberdeen is debating conditions and budget needs mandated by legal consent agreement related to the sewer rate hike. Dec. 17, 1998 The Chronicle reports local residents voice support for PIE flood plan for Lewis County area. Dec. 15, 1998 The Chronicle announces meeting on 12/16/98 which will preview PIE's plan for Centralia- Chehalis flood control. Dec. 14, 1998 After years of effort, and while protecting the aquifer, the Grand Mound treatment plant is finally a reality. Dec. 11, 1998 Ocean Shores is installing geotubes this week. Dec. 10, 1998 The Chronicle reports on flood panel's advice: Put teeth into rules on filling. Dec. 05, 1998 The Chronicle reports engineers are ready for public meeting on Chehalis flood plan December 16. Dec. 05, 1998 Ocean Shores invites public comment on EIS for Management of Coastal Erosion. Meeting to be held December 16. Dec. 03, 1998 The City of Aberdeen, according to The Aberdeen Daily World , has a plan for downtown flooding. Dec. 03, 1998 Ocean Shores, in the The Aberdeen Daily World article, plans to install their geotubes to stop a pending disaster. Nov. 24, 1998 The Chronicle reports Lewis County Commissioners okay floodplain fill if the fill is beneficial! Nov. 22, 1998 Grays Harbor Audubon Society has concerns about the proposed Satsop redevelopment plans. Nov. 22, 1998 The Aberdeen Daily World reports on Ocean Shores and PI Engineering. Nov. 21, 1998 Brady Engvall - a real champion - has been named as Washington Environmental Hero! Nov. 21, 1998 The Technical and the Citizen flood groups have each planned different meetings on Chehalis River flood issues. Nov. 14, 1998 Grays Harbor officials say their rezone attempt won't harm or impact Satsop wildlife area. Nov. 11, 1998 The The Chronicle reports that some practical and reasonsable included in the Lewis County Flood Control Committee recommendations meet resistance from Lewis County Planning Commissioners. Nov. 05, 1998 Ocean Shores declares an erosion emergency Nov. 03, 1998 Ocean Shores may declare an emergency and install geotubes, despite other concerns. Nov. 03, 1998 Nov. 5 and Nov. 19th Thurston County is presenting a dramatic flood management plan. Oct. 30, 1998 At an EFSEC hearing in Montesano the proposed amendment to the Site Certification Agreement for the Satsop Nuclear Project drew comments from Grays Harbor Audubon Society as well as the Chehalis River Council . Oct. 29, 1998 Chehalis Basin Partnership still searching for citizen members! Oct. 28, 1998 Westport erosion problems undergo Army Corp modeling for 1999 Oct. 24, 1998 Chehalis Basin Partnership surprised by Chehalis Tribe talking water rights. Oct. 22, 1998 The The Aberdeen Daily World reports water contaimination problem in Ocean Shores. Oct. 20, 1998 Grays Harbor Commissioners make important water decision which is meant to help rural residents. Oct. 16, 1998 Finallly, someone asks, "Why are flood areas filled?" Oct. 16, 1998 Lobbying comes up short on federal funds for Chehalis flood control project according to this The Chronicle article. Oct. 06, 1998 Bucoda gets flood mitigation assistance! Oct. 06, 1998 Ocean Shores passes geotube hurdle. Oct. 02, 1998 The The Chronicle reports a hasty trip to D.C. to seek Chehalis flood funding! Oct. 02, 1998 Special state audit reveals irregularities in erosion grants Oct. 02, 1998 Engineered Geotubes are still an issue for Ocean Shores. Oct. 02, 1998 The North Coast News Publisher takes to task the process used to award erosion funds to contractors. Oct. 02, 1998 The North Coast News , Sept 30, 1998, published this analysis of contracts between the City of Ocean Shores and Pacific International Engineering /Pharos Corporation Joint Venture Consultants, relative to coastal erosion. Sep. 29, 1998 The The Chronicle reports that only costs stand in the way of flood control Sep. 29, 1998 How well does an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) address all issues? Ocosta Schools has identified a significant financial impact that was not addressed in the Stafford Creek Dept. of Corrections EIS. If schools were overlooked could other items have been overlooked? Sep. 19, 1998 The The Aberdeen Daily World reports that the Washington Parks Board supports geo-tubes at Ocean Shores. Sep. 17, 1998 Ocean Shores erosion subject of special meeting on September 18!. Sep. 10, 1998 The Nature Conservancy, in the The Aberdeen Daily World article, has a new holding in Grays Harbor County. Sep. 08, 1998 The The Chronicle reports on Sept 7 that 'Citizens get chance to work on basin' Sep. 08, 1998 An interesting article that claims Oytermen are for the birds! Aug. 26, 1998 A Grays Harbor resident expresses concerns about Cohasset Park. Aug. 26, 1998 Grays Harbor County expresses concerns about Cohasset Park SEPA checklist. Aug. 25, 1998 This SEPA appeal was made concerning the Cohasset project. Aug. 25, 1998 The coast hardly seems like a location for flooding. Here is some background material on Cohasset Park. Aug. 25, 1998 What has been said about living in the floodplain and floodplain development? Aug. 24, 1998 A planned development in Westport (Cohasset) has generated some local interest! Aug. 24, 1998 The CRC took a position on the Cohasset development. Aug. 22, 1998 The next Chehalis Basin Partnership meeting is coming up. The CBP budget, minutes, agenda and agreement are online, here! Aug. 21, 1998 There's news of a potential public water system in Satsop! Aug. 15, 1998 Despite protests Ocean Shores approves sewer project. Aug. 04, 1998 Ocean Shores announces a public meeting, August 6, to focus on EIS for the Ocean Shores Coastline Erosion environmental review process. Ocean Shores also announced the availablility of a WWW site for those with access to the internet, background information and materials prepared as part of the EIS process are now available electronically at the following address: www.ocean-shores-erosion.com or by clicking here: Ocean Shores Erosion Aug. 02, 1998 It comes as a surprise, but Thurston County hasn't yet joined the Chehalis Basin Partnership the decision will be made at board meeting August 3rd. Aug. 01, 1998 Another watershed city, McCleary, encounters treatment plant inflow and infiltration problems (I & I) . Aug. 01, 1998 The Montesano Vidette reports that Aberdeen contracts for new water filtration system. Aug. 01, 1998 Surfrider Foundation has defined their concerns about the armoring of Half Moon Bay. Jul. 30, 1998 City of Aberdeen close to loan for water treatment plant. Jul. 30, 1998 Elma addresses water and sewer concerns with this proactive decision. Jul. 28, 1998 On July 25th, Aberdeen Daily World , reported on a group of Ocean Shores residents concerned about water quality. Jul. 28, 1998 On July 28, Aberdeen Daily World reported on water quality issues brought up at Ocean Shores city council meeting. Jul. 27, 1998 Armoring (protecting) beaches is a controversial topic. A resident speaks out here, on armoring in Westport, Washington Jul. 20, 1998 Ocean Shores starts EIS process for coastline erosion project with this press release of meetings and events. Jul. 18, 1998 Grays Harbor receives $3.5 million for sewer treatment plant upgrade. Jul. 16, 1998 Cities are overtaking vegetated areas and affecting storm runoff, a study shows in this report from the Olympian and American Forests. Jul. 12, 1998 Grays Harbor and Lewis County Commissioners went to Wash. D.C. and the report is here. The trip dealt with flooding and beach erosion issues and was reported by Aberdeen Daily World Jul. 02, 1998 Grays Harbor Seaport faces issues with potential contaminated brownfield site. Jun. 28, 1998 The CRC takes a position on Chehalis Basin Partnership decision to reject request for watershed representation. Jun. 27, 1998 Grays Harbor Stafford Creek Prison Site gains final permit approval. Jun. 27, 1998 Now that the Chehalis Basin Partnership has some cash, it has to decide exactly how the money will be spent Jun. 27, 1998 Ocean Shores confronts sewage treatment decisions. June 98 Ocean Shores Erosion Plan Challenged May 98 Joint Press Release: Stafford Creek Corrections Center May 98 Grays Harbor Oyster Growers Watershed Management May 98 Oyster Growers Watershed Management May 98 Chehalis Flood Study $600,000 more May 98 Chehalis Dairy Inspection Results Due Soon May 98 Lewis County ups payment for Chehalis flood work May 98 City of Chehalis approves flood-control project May 98 CRC Proposal for Chehalis Basin Partnership Structure May 98 Pe Ell Resigns from Chehalis Basin Partnership May 98 FOGH concerns: Ocean Shores erosion April 98 Grays Harbor - Thurston County Letters DOE Chehalis Watershed Basin April 98 Good News from Grays Harbor Conservation District April 98 Floodplain use 1996 - 1997 - Chehalis River Council April 98 Coastal Erosion - Seawall - Ocean Shores - Pilkey Hosey March 98 Aberdeen Washington advised to boil water March 98 DOE Responses to Oyster Growers and Chehalis River Council March 98 Grays Harbor Oyster Growers and Watershed Management March 98 Chehalis River Council Watershed Management Comments Janaury 98 Shorebirds of Hoquiam - Bowerman Basin Janaury 98 Groups Stream Together: Chehalis Committee Janaury 98 Stafford Site Wetlands - Prison, Corps of Engineers Janaury 98 WA DOE Initiated Watershed Planning Janaury 98 The Seattle Times, Today's News: Feds chide state over plans for new prison Janaury 98 EPA and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Oppose Critical Prison Permit Janaury 98 Chehalis Basin Dairy Inspections by WaDOE Janaury 98 G.H. County to study floods in the Chehalis River Basin Janaury 98 GH County starts Chehalis Flow Study Janaury 98 FOGH - Grays Harbor Estuary - Legislative Priorities Janaury 98 Tackling Chehalis group planning and reporting Janaury 98 Wetlands and Prisons December 97 Watershed Planning in the Chehalis Basin November 97 Ocean Creeping Toward Homes 11/9/97 October 97 Nucor Steel - Hoquiam - Oct Seattle Times and Aberdeen Daily World articles October 97 River Cities vie for Nucro Mill October 97 Bowerman Field Site of Nucor Proposed Plant October 97 Nucor Audubon Position Letter October 97 Hoquiam Site Nucor, CRC Position October 97 Wa. Pilots Association Bowerman Field Closure Concerns October 97 Oysters and Clean Water October 97 Nucor 6 Aberdeen Daily World Hoquiam news stories October 97 Oyster Feed Cancelled September 97 Anti-prison group sues city, county, DOC September 97 Birds and Prisons - an Unlikely Pairing September 97 River Cities vie for Nucro Mill August 97 Stafford Creek Position July 97 CRC Position on Washington's Open Ocean Beaches June 97 Alternatives for Managing Washington Coastal Areas - Chehalis Watershed Coalition June 97 Management of Washinton's Open Ocean Beaches May 97 Good News from US Fish and Wildlife Service May 97 COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS - The Chehalis Watershed Coalition March 97 Spring Cleaning More Like a Mop-up March 97 A Spring Break for soggy East County March 97 Gov. Locke: 'It's so devastating' March 97 Their 'appointed rounds' required boots March 97 Dam Reservoir Capacity in Short Supply March 97 Rescue on the 'Hump' March 97 Chehalis Expected to Crest Today March 97 Capital Press Wynoochee - Chehalis - Satsop March 1997 Flood March 97 Capital Press Wynoochee Dam March 1997 Flood March 97 Comments on DOC and FOGH Agreement December 94 Chehalis Flooding December 1994 December 94 Chehalis Flooding December 1994l Back to Whats New Index Page Back to Watershed Management Index Page Back to Chehalis River Council Index Page

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