An Overview of the 2007 WRIA 8 Implementation

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An Overview of the 2007 WRIA 8 Implementation Survey Presented to the WRIA 8

An Overview of the 2007 WRIA 8 Implementation Survey Presented to the WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council January 17, 2007

Introduction Plan calls for annual progress reports l Necessary for adaptive management l At

Introduction Plan calls for annual progress reports l Necessary for adaptive management l At first implementation reports: What actions taken? l Later: What effects can we see from our actions? l Year 5: First reassessment, are we on the right track? l

Survey Purpose Ø Solicit information from ILA jurisdictions and others l l l Highlights

Survey Purpose Ø Solicit information from ILA jurisdictions and others l l l Highlights activities underway 1 st Annual Report Implementation Strategy

Survey Overview Ø Internet-based survey (King County tool) Ø ILA Jurisdictions received two surveys

Survey Overview Ø Internet-based survey (King County tool) Ø ILA Jurisdictions received two surveys l l Programmatic, land use, monitoring activities Habitat projects Ø Other WRIA 8 partners given open-ended survey

Programmatic Survey Structure Ø Issued to all 27 jurisdictions in WRIA 8 Ø Condensed

Programmatic Survey Structure Ø Issued to all 27 jurisdictions in WRIA 8 Ø Condensed Start List into major topics: • Stormwater • Water quality • Water quantity/conservation • Lakeshore/shoreline • Landscaping/yard care • Forest/riparian cover

Survey continued Ø Land use activities l Regulations, ordinances, etc. Ø Monitoring activities l

Survey continued Ø Land use activities l Regulations, ordinances, etc. Ø Monitoring activities l Water quality l Habitat l Project effectiveness Photo: USFS PNW Fisheries Program

Habitat Project Survey Structure Ø Assigned Start List projects to appropriate jurisdictions l l

Habitat Project Survey Structure Ø Assigned Start List projects to appropriate jurisdictions l l Asked status of projects Gave opportunity to contribute additional information Ø Open-ended survey issued to jurisdictions without projects on Start List

Survey Respondents Bellevue Ø Bothell Ø Issaquah Ø Kenmore Ø King County Ø Kirkland

Survey Respondents Bellevue Ø Bothell Ø Issaquah Ø Kenmore Ø King County Ø Kirkland Ø Lake Forest Park Ø Medina Ø Mercer Island Ø Mill Creek Ø Mountlake Terrace Ø Redmond Ø Renton Ø Sammamish Ø Seattle Ø Shoreline Ø Snohomish County Ø Woodinville Ø

Survey Respondents, cont. Adopt-a-Stream Foundation Ø Cedar River Council Ø Friends of the Cedar

Survey Respondents, cont. Adopt-a-Stream Foundation Ø Cedar River Council Ø Friends of the Cedar River Watershed Ø Issaquah Basin Action Team Ø Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Ø

Stormwater l l l Promotion of BMPs • ~90% underway • 10% in 2008

Stormwater l l l Promotion of BMPs • ~90% underway • 10% in 2008 Promotion of LID • 78% underway or will be in 2008 Car washing alternatives • 60% have programs Photo: Department of Ecology

Stormwater / Water Quality l l All jurisdictions offer or plan to offer in

Stormwater / Water Quality l l All jurisdictions offer or plan to offer in ’ 08 water quality education materials All stormwater activities all related to NPDES permit

Landscaping / Yard Care Ø 60% currently employ a natural yard care program or

Landscaping / Yard Care Ø 60% currently employ a natural yard care program or plan to in ’ 08 Ø Another 30% plan to conduct yard care program in the long term Photo: King County

Landscaping / Yard Care, cont. Ø Garden tours or workshops showcasing salmon-friendly landscape design

Landscaping / Yard Care, cont. Ø Garden tours or workshops showcasing salmon-friendly landscape design l 27% currently do; 22% plan in future Ø Education programs for landscape designers/contractors l 72% plan to do in the future Photo: King County

Forest and Riparian Cover l l 72% promote forest cover retention & riparian buffer

Forest and Riparian Cover l l 72% promote forest cover retention & riparian buffer protection >75% hold volunteer events, such as tree plantings & other restoration activities All but one has updated CAO since 2003 All report tree protection ordinances

Water Conservation l l l 67% have programs ~60% either actively promote groundwater protection,

Water Conservation l l l 67% have programs ~60% either actively promote groundwater protection, or plan to in the future Over half have designated Critical Acquifer Recharge Areas

Shoreline Programs Ø Updating SMP l 11 will update by 2009; 4 by 2011

Shoreline Programs Ø Updating SMP l 11 will update by 2009; 4 by 2011 Ø Outreach shoreline maintenance & alternatives to bulkheads l Only 3 currently have, 5 plan w/in 3 years, 4 in long term

Shoreline Programs, cont. Ø Workshops for Lakeshore Property Owners Ø Outreach to Shoreline Contractors

Shoreline Programs, cont. Ø Workshops for Lakeshore Property Owners Ø Outreach to Shoreline Contractors Ø Shoreline Demonstration Projects Photo: Watershed Company

Monitoring Activities Ø Water quality l l l 7 jurisdictions have annual program 5

Monitoring Activities Ø Water quality l l l 7 jurisdictions have annual program 5 do periodically 4 plan to have annual program Ø Stream and/or riparian habitat l l Only 3 have annual program But 11 do for special projects

Monitoring Activities, cont. Ø Project monitoring l l 5 have annual program 9 monitor

Monitoring Activities, cont. Ø Project monitoring l l 5 have annual program 9 monitor for special projects or assessments

Monitoring Activities, cont. Ø Project effectiveness monitoring l l Only 1 jurisdiction has an

Monitoring Activities, cont. Ø Project effectiveness monitoring l l Only 1 jurisdiction has an annual program 10 jurisdictions do for special assessments or projects Photo: King County

Wrap Up Implementation is happening! Ø Lots of work underway Ø Good opportunity for

Wrap Up Implementation is happening! Ø Lots of work underway Ø Good opportunity for partnerships in areas w/ less activity Ø More analysis to come Ø Get your surveys in! Ø Photo: Mountains to Sound