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Draft Report: Information Scarce on Water Supply Outlook in Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed
Summary: The report evaluates water conditions in an area stretching from Ruston south to Dupont and east to the foothills of Mt.Rainier. It includes Fort Lewis, Steilacoom, Parkland, and the western part of Tacoma. The main streams in the area are Chambers, Clover, Leach and Flett creeks.
Provided by: Washington State Department of Ecology
URL: http://www.wa.gov/ecology/pie/1995news/95-114.html
Reference URL: http://www.wa.gov/ecology/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
Keywords: Fish, Groundwater, Lakes, Laws/Legislation, Regulations, Rivers/Streams, Water Quality/Pollution, Watershed Management
Contact: none
Contact Telephone: none
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 2:01:44 PM

Draft Report: Low Flows and Seawater Intrusion Limit New Water Uses in Deschutes Basin
Summary: A draft report released concludes that water may not be available for new development in some areas of the Deschutes River watershed, due to concerns about low flows in the river and the potential for seawater intrusion. The report was prepared by the engineering firm pacific Groundwater Group for the state Department of Ecology, based on a review of data from numerous sources.The report evaluates water conditions in about 200 square miles that drain into the Deschutes River and Puget Sound. The watershed runs from northcentral Lewis County to Puget Sound north of Boston Harbor. It includes the towns of Rainier, Tumwater, Olympia and Lacey. After discussing the results with local governments and groups interested in water supply, Ecology will use the information to make decisions on applications for new water uses.
Provided by: Washington State Department of Ecology
URL: http://www.wa.gov/ecology/pie/1995news/95-099.html
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
Keywords: Education Materials, Fish, Groundwater, Laws/Legislation, Regulations, Rivers/Streams, Water Conservation, Watershed Management
Contact: none
Contact Telephone: none
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 1:55:14 PM

Greg Davis Park
Summary: The primary goal of the Steering Committee is to fulfill the communities' vision as held by Greg Davis; to construct a passive park incorporating a native plant design at 26th Avenue SW and SW Brandon by the summer of 1997. A second, but equal goal, is to involve the immediate community, especially school-age children and teens, in the construction of the park.
Provided by: Greg Davis Park
URL: http://www.wolfenet.com/~patd/gregdavispark/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
Keywords: Parks, Recreation
Contact: Greg Davis Park
Contact Email: gdpweb@gregdavispark.org
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 2:03:19 PM

Longfellow Creek
Summary: Longfellow Creek is a three mile waterway running south to north through the Delridge Valley in West Seattle and emptying into the Duwamish River at the head of Elliott Bay. The Longfellow Creek watershed is almost 3000 acres in size. Longfellow is one of only three natural waterways left within the Seattle City limits that remains free flowing. Longfellow was once teeming with salmon, however the last known salmon spawning was in 1939. There has been a community effort to restore the creek for several years including yearly fish releases conducted by local schools. In 1995 fish returned to the creek for the first time since 1939.
Provided by: Longfellow Creek
URL: http://www.longfellowcreek.org/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
Keywords: Fish, Monitoring, Parks, Water Quality/Pollution
Contact: Longfellow Creek
Contact Email: webcurator@longfelllowcreek.org
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 1:56:55 PM

Northwest Air Pollution Authority of Washington State
Summary: NWAPA is dedicated to protecting and improving air quality for residents of northwest Washington. Our regulations, policies and programs are designed to meet and maintain air quality standards, protect human health, prevent injury to plant and animal life and protect our panoramic views today and for future generations.
Provided by: Northwest Air Pollution Authority of Washington State
URL: http://www.nwair.org/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
State(s): Washington
Keywords: Air Quality/Pollution, Conservation, Education Materials, Monitoring, Public Health, Regulations
Contact: none
Contact Email: nwapa@pacificrim.net
Contact Telephone: (360) 428-1617
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 1:59:41 PM

Olga Water Users Inc
Summary: Olga Water Users Inc. (OWU) is a "Group A private non-profit residential water system" providing great drinking water to the hamlet of Olga and the surrounding area. OWU was formed in 1936.
Provided by: Olga Water Users Inc
URL: http://www.olgawater.com
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
State(s): Washington
Keywords: Conservation, Drinking Water, Ecosystems, Education Materials, Estuaries, Fish, Forestry, Groundwater, Public Health, Regulations, Rivers/Streams, Water Conservation, Water Quality/Pollution, Watershed Management, Wells
Contact: Sandy Taylor
Contact Email: sandy@olgawater.com
Contact Telephone: (360) 376 3815
Last Updated: 3/18/2004 12:02:03 PM

Padilla Bay National Estuarine Reserch Reserve (NERR)
Summary: Padilla Bay is an estuary at the salt water edge of the large delta of the Skagit River. It is about eight miles long and three miles across. Because the bay is filled with sediment from the Skagit River, the bottom is very shallow, flat, and muddy. It is so shallow that almost the whole bay is intertidal. This means that it is flooded at high tide but when the tide goes out the whole bay empties out exposing miles and miles of mud flats. This condition allows unusually large eelgrass meadows to grow. There are nearly 8,000 acres of eelgrass in Padilla Bay. Eelgrass is valuable because it is habitat for wildlife and commercially harvested animals. Eelgrass is used as a nursery by salmon, crab, perch, and herring. Eelgrass is also home for millions of worms, shrimp, clams, and other invertebrates which are food for great blue herons, eagles, otters, seals, as well as humans. This is why Padilla Bay was selected to be a National Estuarine Research Reserve [http://www.nos.noaa.gov/ocrm/nerr/].
Provided by: & Washington State Department of Ecology
URL: http://www.nerrs.noaa.gov/PadillaBay/
Reference URL: http://www.padillabay.gov/
Geographic Keywords: State
State(s): Washington
Keywords: Coasts, Ecosystems, Education Materials, Estuaries, Eutrophication, Fish, Habitat Loss, Monitoring, Nutrients/Nutrient Loading, Oceans, Parks, Science Projects, Water Quality/Pollution, Watershed Management, Wetlands, Wildlife
Last Updated: 3/6/2008 10:08:52 AM

Pierce County Conservation District
Summary: Pierce County Conservation District (PCCD) has worked with landowners to manage a variety of natural resources in Pierce County, Washington. Pierce County Conservation District is dedicated to helping our residents protect water quality, improve fish and wildlife habitat, conserve resources and maintain a vital agricultural community. Our main goal is to ensure the wise use of natural resources, now, and for years to come.
Provided by: Pierce County Conservation District
URL: http://www.piercecountycd.org/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
State(s): Washington
Keywords: Conservation
Contact: Rene' Skaggs
Contact Email: renes@piercecountycd.org
Contact Telephone: (253) 845-9770
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 2:02:19 PM

Puget Sound Estuary
Summary: Size and location: The Puget Sound Estuary and its watershed cover several thousand square miles in Washington State in the area bordering British Columbia in Canada. Nature of EPA involvement: In accordance with the National Estuary Program, EPA has provided funding and technical and programmatic support and has participated in the Management Committee of the program.
Provided by: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ecoplaces/ecosystems.pdf
Reference URL: http://www.epa.gov/ecoplaces/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
Keywords: Fish, Habitat Loss, Nonpoint Source Pollution/Polluted Runoff, Sediment, Shellfish, Toxic Substances, Wildlife
Contact: John Armstrong
Contact Telephone: (206) 553-1368
Last Updated: 2/8/2008 11:14:26 AM

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
Summary: The mission of Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is to protect and preserve Puget Sound by tracking down and stopping the discharge of toxic pollutants into its waters. The Alliance is the only organization that actively monitors and patrols the waters of Puget Sound to detect and document sources of illegal pollution. While it is not our only approach to conservation efforts in the Sound, it is one of our greatest strengths. The Alliance is part of the Waterkeeper Alliance founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the fastest growing environmental movement in the world. These keepers act as stewards for their rivers, lakes, bays, sound, or coast. The goal of our organization is simple, to prevent pollution.
Provided by: Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
URL: http://www.pugetsoundkeeper.org/
Geographic Keywords: National Estuary Program
State(s): Washington
Keywords: Water Quality/Pollution
Contact: Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
Contact Email: psa@pugetsoundkeeper.org
Contact Telephone: (206) 297-7002
Last Updated: 4/16/2008 2:20:02 PM

Salmon Habitat Recovery Page for the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed (WRIA 9)
Summary: Salmon Habitat Recovery Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 9 including the Green/Duwamish Watershed, Central Puget Sound Watershed, and Vashon/Maury Islands
Provided by: Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Salmon Habitat Conservation Planning Effort
URL: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/Wrias/9/index.htm
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
State(s): Washington
Keywords: Endangered Species, Estuaries, Fish, Rivers/Streams, Stormwater, Urban Runoff, Watershed Management
Map Themes: Demographic/Human activities
Contact: Dennis Clark
Contact Email: dennis.clark@metrokc.gov
Contact Telephone: 206-296-1909
Last Updated: 6/18/2002 2:35:10 PM

Seattle Public Utilities
Summary: Today new challenges face Seattle and the Puget Sound region. In 1997, Seattle Public Utilities was created to meet those challenges. The new department consolidates functions of the Water Department and Engineering Department, including Engineering Services, Solid Waste Utility, and Drainage & Wastewater Utility. A century-old tradition of excellence in infrastructure and utility management is joined with new, stronger focus on seamless customer service, environmental stewardship, and integrated planning and operations. The consolidation gives Seattle residents "one-stop shopping" for all city utility services: water, sewage, flood control, electricity, and garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection.
Provided by: Seattle Public Utilities
URL: http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/util
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
Keywords: Drinking Water, Public Health, Recycling, Stormwater, Water Conservation, Water Quality/Pollution, Watershed Management
Contact: Seattle Public Utilities
Contact Email: Respond.SPU@ci.seattle.wa.us
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 1:57:10 PM

Snohomish Conservation District
Summary: Conservation districts are a nationwide, grassroots conservation agency. There are 48 districts in Washington State. All are governed by a local board of supervisors, elected or appointed, consisting of local residents. All conservation districts work with landowners on a voluntary, non-regulatory basis, to address resource issues involving agriculture, forestry, wetlands, wildlife/fisheries, soil and water.
Provided by: Snohomish Conservation District
URL: http://www.snohomishcd.org/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
State(s): Washington
Keywords: Agriculture, Conservation, Education Materials, Fish, Monitoring, Water Conservation, Water Quality/Pollution, Wildlife
Last Updated: 10/30/2001 1:53:05 PM

Watershed Restoration in Deer Creek, Washington-A Ten Year Review
Summary: Deer Creek is a tributary to the North Fork Stillaguamish River located in the North Cascades of Washington State. The watershed encompasses approximately 67 square miles. Approximately half of the watershed is National Forest land, the rest is in state and private ownership. The major land use is forestry. The topography is characterized by glaciated valleys separated by sharp ridges, with elevations ranging from 1600 to 4900 feet in the headwaters to near 200 feet at the mouth. The mainstem of Deer Creek has a length of 24 miles while 23 individual tributaries total an additional 56 miles of stream channel.. The effect of glaciation, in particular the deposition of lacustrine clays and silts, has strongly influenced the morphology and sediment production of the watershed. These glacial sediments in the steep lower slopes of the valleys of Deer Creek and its tributaries are prone to mass wasting and erosion (Collins et al 1994). Most of the watershed is classified as a temperate evergreen forest with a western hemlock and silver fir vegetation series dominating. Within these two vegetation series the dominant tree species include western hemlock, silver fir, western red cedar, and Douglas fir (Henderson et al 1992). The average annual precipitation ranges from 75 inches in the lower watershed to 110 inches or more at the higher elevations. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, 75 % falls between October and March. In the Washington Cascades, elevation influences whether winter precipitation occurs as rain or snow. Middle watershed elevations (1600-2600 feet) are transitional rain-on-snow zones; snow may build up and melt several times during a winter. Winter storms, often accompanied by heavy rains and wind may melt snow at these elevations causing high flows and subsequent flood damage. About two thirds of the Deer Creek stream channel network is accessible by anadromous fish and has historically supported runs of steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), coho salmon (O. kisutch) and native char (Salvelinus malmo). Based on historical accounts, Deer Creek fish habitat consisted of a variety of riffles and high quality pools formed by a multitude of huge boulders with deep, clear cold water. The wild steelhead run in Deer Creek has evoked strong emotions among past and present generations of anglers and writers. In 1918, while passing through Seattle on his way to the Campbell River in British Columbia, the famous western novelist, Zane Gray fished Deer Creek. His second day on the stream, he hooked his first steelhead. It was the beginning of a long association with steelhead fishing about which Gray wrote extensively about later. In 1937 the Washington State Game Commission closed Deer Creek to all fishing to protect and maintain the natural production of steelhead within the watershed. In 1943, the N.F. Stillaguamish River, downstream from Deer Creek, was designated for fly fishing only. This was probably the first time a western river was restricted to fly fishing (Raymond 1973). Major timber harvesting began in the watershed in the 1950's. By the mid 1980's the Deer Creek fishery was in decline due to the cumulative effects of the timber harvesting which caused increased land slides, channel sedimentation, and loss of fish habitat The majority of the lower watershed and approximately one third of the federal land has been timber harvested. The declining fish populations coupled with habitat loss and degradation in Deer Creek made protection and restoration of the remaining habitat a high management priority. The Deer Creek Group was formed in 1984 in response to these concerns. The Group was composed of local landowners and managers, state agencies. Fishing groups and local Indian tribes. Mixed land ownership in the watershed and conflicting mandates of resource management agencies made it imperative that a forum be created where all concerned parties could begin a dialog to address resource issues. All these efforts still didn't do much to stop or reverse the decline in the adult and juvenile summer-run steelhead populations in Deer Creek; in the fall of 1993 Washington Trout formally petitioned the National Marine Fisheries Service to consider Deer Creek summer-run steelhead as a federally endangered species.
Provided by: Watershed 96
URL: http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/watershed/Proceed/proceed96all.pdf
Reference URL: http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/watershed/Proceed/
Geographic Keywords: Watershed (USGS Cataloging Code)
Keywords: Fish, Monitoring, Watershed Management
Contact: James E. Doyle
Last Updated: 2/8/2008 3:49:48 PM

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