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AGENDA Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council Thursday, January 17, 2019, 2:00-4:15PM

NOTE MEETING TIME and LOCATION Department of Ecology, Northwest Regional Office 3190-160th Ave. SE, Bellevue

Meeting Packet Page

1. Introductions John Stokes, Chair Councilmember, City of Bellevue

2:00-2:05

2. Public Comment John Stokes 2:05-2:10

3. Consent Agenda: • Approval of Meeting Notes for November 15, 2018 3

John Stokes 2:10-2:15

4. Updates & Announcements 9

Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz, WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager

2:15-2:45

5. 2019 WRIA 8 budget and work plan adjustment options to address loss of Snohomish County cost share (Decision) Discuss status of potential in-kind services agreement between WRIA 8 and Snohomish County in-lieu of the County’s 2019 cost share payment, and consider options to address the loss of the County’s cost share in the 2019 WRIA 8 budget.

Discussion questions to consider: • Is maintaining current level of WRIA 8 services a

priority?• What is the most cost effective approach to addressing

the loss of Snohomish County’s cost share (e.g., grantfunds, carry-forward funds, a combination, etc.)?

• How should the Salmon Recovery Council engageSnohomish County to support the County resuming itscost share in 2020 and beyond?

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Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz 2:45-3:30

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Next Meeting: March 21, 2019, 2:00-4:15PM

Mercer Island Community Center 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island

6. Monitoring habitat restoration metrics (Information/Discussion) Hear an update on monitoring of habitat restoration metrics in the WRIA 8 Monitoring and Assessment Plan, to establish a baseline to help track progress.

Discussion questions to consider: • Is this useful information for the Salmon Recovery

Council, and what’s the best way for the Council toreceive it?

• How can this information be best used to tell the WRIA 8salmon recovery story?

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Scott Stolnack, WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator

3:30-4:00

7. Success Story: Salmon Heroes Program Salmon Heroes is an education program to engage students in understanding and promoting healthy watersheds. As of the end of 2018, the program has worked with over 132 classes in south King County and they are expanding their work in Renton and the Cedar River.

Tara Luckie, Executive Director Environmental Science Center

Larry Reymann, Board Chair Environmental Science Center

4:00-4:15

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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes Mercer Island Community Center || November 15, 2018 3:00 – 5:15 p.m.

SRC11-15-18MtgNotes.docx 1

Members Present # Name Affiliation

1) Eric Adman Sno-King Watershed Council 2) Diane Buckshnis City of Edmonds 3) Don Davidson Washington Policy Center 4) Noel Gilbrough Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group 5) Connie Grant U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 6) CM Victoria Hunt City of Issaquah 7) Joe Miles WA State Department of Natural Resources 8) CM Hank Myers City of Redmond 9) CM Dana Parnello City of Maple Valley 10) CM Mark Phillips, Vice-Chair City of Lake Forest Park 11) Stewart Reinbold WA State Department of Fish & Wildlife 12) Charles Ruthford Cedar River Council 13) Carl Scandella Town of Yarrow Point 14) Gary Smith Water Tenders/Trout Unlimited 15) CM John Stokes, Chair City of Bellevue 16) CM Paula Waters City of Woodinville

Alternates Present 17) Jay Arnold City of Kirkland 18) David Bain Sno-King Watershed Council 19) Michele Koehler City of Seattle 20) Susan O’Neil Long Live the Kings 21) Keith Scully City of Shoreline 22) Pam Stuart City of Sammamish

Others Present 23) Gregg Farris Snohomish County 24) Alex Herzog City of Woodinville 25) Peter Holte City of Redmond 26) Kelli Jones City of Kirkland 27) Kathy Minsch City of Seattle 28) Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz WRIA 8 29) Whitney Neugebauer Whale Scout 30) Kit Paulsen City of Bellevue 31) Larry Reymann Environmental Science Center 32) Monica Shoemaker WA State Department of Natural Resources 33) Scott Stolnack WRIA 8 34) Ron Straka City of Renton 35) Steve Thomsen Snohomish County 36) Jordanna Warneck WA State Department of Natural Resources 37) Laura West WRIA 8 38) Jason Wilkinson WRIA 8 39) Tara Wilson WA State Department of Natural Resources 40) Cory Zyla Puget Sound Partnership

I) Call to Order / IntroductionsVice Chair Phillips called the Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) meeting to order and attendees introducedthemselves.

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WRIA 8 SRC Meeting Notes November 15, 2018


II) Public CommentCM Myers expressed concern about a proposed development in Kenmore, adjacent to the Sammamish River,where the channel is narrow and hasn’t been dredged in over a decade, resulting in low water flow duringspawning.Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz (Jason MK), WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager, reminded the SRC that starting with thismeeting, limited copies of the full meeting packet will be printed to save paper.

III) Consent Agenda

The Salmon Recovery Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included meeting notes for the September 20, 2018 SRC meeting, funding guidance for Cooperative Watershed Management grant program, approval of draft letters to share the SRC’s 2019 state and federal legislative priorities.

IV) Updates & AnnouncementsJason MK highlighted the following items:

• Governor’s Orca Task Force – In March 2018, Governor Inslee signed an executive order creatingan Orca Task Force to develop policy recommendations at the regional, state, and federal level toreduce major threats and improve conditions for Orcas. Final recommendations from the Task Forceare due November 16. Initial draft Task Force recommendations were released for public comment inlate September. WRIA 8 staff proposed comments, which were reviewed and approved for submittalon October 7 by the WRIA 8 Implementation Committee and Management Committee. Revised draftrecommendations were released for comment on October 24. WRIA 8 staff found that the reviseddraft incorporated nearly all of WRIA 8’s comments. Jason MK walked through a few of thecomments that were highlighted. WRIA 8 staff submitted two comments on the most recent draft andwill be reviewing the final draft report due on November 16.

• Draft 2018-2022 Action Agenda for Puget Sound – Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) released a draft2018-2022 Action Agenda for Puget Sound recovery for public comment by October 15. PSP recentlyreceived approval to do this planning process every four years instead of every two years and this wasthe first four year iteration. WRIA 8 staff developed a comment letter that was reviewed andapproved by the Implementation Committee and the Management Committee.

• Salmon returns update – Annual salmon counts at the Ballard Locks showed poor returns forChinook, sockeye, and coho salmon. Salmon counters from WDFW and the Muckleshoot IndianTribe Fisheries Division estimate that about 6,700 Chinook, 32,100 sockeye and 11,000 cohomigrated through the Locks between June and October 2. Those numbers are about 66%, 18%, and48% of the long-term averages for Chinook, sockeye and coho salmon. A large percentage of sockeyeexperienced pre-spawn mortality. Chinook spawner numbers on WRIA 8 streams and rivers have alsobeen below average this year. NOAA data indicate that ocean conditions in the Pacific Northwest inthe last few years have been poor for salmon. Vice Chair Phillips inquired about the factorsinfluenced by ocean conditions. Scott Stolnack, WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator, stated that we arelikely still seeing the effects of the “blob” of warm water in the Pacific Ocean from 2013-2016. Someof the fish that went out to the ocean during that time are coming back to spawn this year. ChairStokes added that these low salmon return numbers impact the orcas.

• PSAR program information – Puget Sound Partnership recently produced new fact sheets andcommunications materials to provide information about the Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration(PSAR) program to decision makers. The WRIA 8 Riverbend Project is ranked #3 on the PSAR listand there is a fact sheet about the program. WRIA 8 staff helped coordinate a recent tour with SenatorHasegawa and King County staff to highlight the importance of the multi-benefit Riverbend Projectand the PSAR program. WRIA 8 staff are looking for more opportunities to connect with legislatorsand highlight WRIA 8 projects.

• Chinook in Thornton Creek – A pair of spawning Chinook salmon were observed in ThorntonCreek for the first time in eight years. The City of Seattle recently completed a large restorationproject on the creek.

V) 2019 Meeting Times and Topics

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Jason MK introduced a proposal to shift WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council meetings from 3:00-5:15 p.m. to 2:00-4:15 p.m., stating that based on survey results the majority of members can make and prefer the 2:00 p.m. start time. The meeting would continue to be held on the third Thursday of alternating months at a central location. The Salmon Recovery Council unanimously approved moving the time of WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council meetings to 2:00-4:15 p.m. starting in 2019.

Jason MK overviewed a list of potential meeting topics for 2019 SRC meetings and asked the SRC for input on high priority items and additional suggestions for topics. Charles Ruthford expressed interest for a presentation on how climate change is impacting WRIA 8 streams and rivers. Charles commented that during Salmon SEEson, the Cedar River Salmon Journey team noticed the smaller sockeye run and had trouble leading tours at Landsburg Dam without any fish present. CM Myers expressed interest in learning more about how cities can affect the benthic index of biotic integrity (B-IBI), a measure of stream health. Jason MK replied that looking at BIBI is part of WRIA 8’s monitoring goals. CM Waters expressed interest in hearing about fish passage programs. Chair Stokes noted that Ecology’s Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Committee (WREC) is an opportunity for us to advance WRIA 8 priorities. Noel Gilbrough suggested that WRIA 8 look at the bigger picture; the SRC has been meeting for years with the mission to improve Chinook populations in our region, yet the populations are still struggling. Noel wonders what else we can do to turn things around. Noel used other watersheds as examples: in the White River Basin, the Chinook population has doubled in the last few years and in the Green/Duwamish Watershed, there is progress being made on fish passage at Howard Hanson Dam. Noel asked the SRC to think about what could be done in WRIA 8 and suggested addressing pre-spawn mortality as one idea. Jason MK agreed that while the SRC focuses on Chinook, the SRC should also be aware and engaged on other factors of watershed health. CM Buckshnis suggested discussions on estuary restoration projects, such as the Edmonds Marsh Project; the effects of humans, such as artificial light due to increased urbanization; and climate change. Joe Miles commented that temperature barriers is a critical issue to focus on in 2019. Larry Reymann noted that the Cedar River Salmon Journey program saw 20,000 visitors (more than normal) looking at fewer fish in 2018. There is a growing constituency for salmon recovery work, but the members of the public who come out to view salmon don’t necessarily understand the issues facing salmon. Jason MK thanked the SRC for their input and will prioritize and edit the list of meeting topics.

VI) Review Draft LettersJason MK introduced a draft letter of support for the Meadowdale Beach and Estuary Restoration Project to theSalmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB). SRFB has listed the project as a “project of concern,” which puts theproject’s funding at risk this round. WRIA 8 staff also have concerns with how the technical panel evaluatesprojects, which are addressed in the letter. Jason Wilkinson (Jason W), WRIA 8 Projects and FundingCoordinator, added that the project has drawn scrutiny from the SRFB Technical Review Panel due to costs. JasonW suggested WRIA 8 support the sponsor for this project and noted that staff will appeal the project of concerndesignation at a SRFB meeting in December. Jason W explained that while it is an expensive project totaling $14million, it provides a suite of benefits beyond restoring habitat that aren’t considered in the Technical ReviewPanel’s evaluation, such as eliminating public safety concerns, eliminating maintenance needs, improvingrecreation, and working effectively with BNSF Railway. The Review Panel is considering the total project costrelative to biological benefits, ignoring other benefits and ignoring the fact that the SRFB would only be funding6% of construction cost. WRIA 8 staff believe the Review Panel is taking an expansive view of cost but a narrowview of benefits. Jason W emphasized the importance of weighing in on this issue because it is a good example ofsalmon recovery dollars going to a complex multi-benefit project.

CM Buckshnis asked if this could be related to the Snohomish County’s budget shortfall for 2019 and suggested sending this letter of support to the Snohomish County Councilmembers. Jason MK replied that he didn’t think the project status and budget shortfalls were related. Jason MK added that Meadowdale was also listed as a project of concern in 2015 and Jason W and Snohomish County successfully appealed it then. Noel Gilbrough noted that many of the nearshore streams feeding into Puget Sound between Shilshole and Edmonds are perched and culverted as they cross the railroad. This project would provide critical habitat for Chinook to rest along the nearshore. The Meadowdale project would complete 50% of the 10-year nearshore goals in the WRIA 8 plan. Susan O’Neil also suggested copying Sheida Sahandy and the Puget Sound Partnership chairs to inform

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leadership of suggested changes to the RCO review mechanics. Vice Chair Phillips suggested changing the wording in a sentence in the third paragraph from “and the project must maintain” to “because of the need to maintain functionality” or just “because.”

The Salmon Recovery Council unanimously approved sending the draft letter of support for the Meadowdale Beach and Estuary Restoration Project to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board with the wording change in the third paragraph.

Jason MK introduced a second draft letter to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The WRIA 8 Plan Update identifies several topics that affect salmon survival and are limiting factors and bottlenecks, such as predation, artificial light, disease, and temperature. This letter urges WDFW to take a lead role in implementing and/or funding these crucial projects. The WRIA 8 Technical Committee has discussed reallocating some of the funding that currently goes to WDFW’s juvenile outmigrant monitoring that WRIA 8 has been funding for over 10 years. WRIA 8 has broached the subject with WDFW staff to inquire whether WDFW currently has funding for any of these priorities. WDFW does not currently have these priorities in their 2019 budget. Charles Ruthford asked if we are past the point of return for sockeye in the Cedar River. Jason replied that it is unclear how different factors are affecting sockeye and without additional investment, they’ll likely continue to decline. CM Myers asked what actions WRIA 8 is taking to benefit sockeye. Jason replied that a lot of the work WRIA 8 does to protect and restore Chinook habitat also benefits sockeye, but it is also important to fill in knowledge gaps like predation in Lake Washington. Stewart Reinbold agreed that Chinook and sockeye have similar habitat needs and encouraged WRIA 8 to highlight the important issues for the biggest effect. Stewart suggested picking a few topics every year to focus on, like water temperature. Vice Chair Phillips inquired about the plan for follow up with the letter. Jason MK replied that he plans to follow up with WDFW staff and potentially connect with WDFW management. Susan O’Neil suggested finding a way to connect this letter with orca recovery efforts, which are getting a lot of attention.

The Salmon Recovery Council unanimously approved sending the draft letter to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife after adding a few sentences to connect to orca recovery efforts.

VII) Snohomish County Surface Water Management Budget – Proposed Cuts and Impacts to WRIA 8Chair Stokes announced that Snohomish County might not be able to pay their 2019 WRIA 8 cost share due to aCounty Surface Water Management budget shortfall. Chair Stokes emphasized the need to accelerate salmonrecovery and the strength of WRIA 8 that comes from cooperative efforts from all partners. Gregg Farris, SurfaceWater Management (SWM) Director for Snohomish County, provided more detailed information on the County’sfinancial challenges. Gregg showed a chart with Puget Sound jurisdiction SWM rates, explaining that SnohomishCounty falls on the low end of the chart with a rate that has remained unchanged for 10 years. Gregg noted thatonly four jurisdictions haven’t had a rate increase in that time. Additionally, 39 out of 48 jurisdictions have had arate increase in just the last two years to keep up with the rising cost of business. Another source of revenue forthe SWM division is the real estate excise tax, but SWM has seen a decrease in allocation from that tax. Greggadded that County labor costs have risen higher than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and construction costs haverisen at an even higher rate. Greg walked through specific increases in demand that have outrun revenues andshowed a chart of reserves. The division implemented reductions in services and a hiring freeze in 2018. Greggsaid Snohomish County still prioritizes salmon recovery and SWM is working to address the situation with abusiness plan, ratepayer outreach, an advisory committee, and development of different rate alternatives. Underthe current budget scenario, the division is prioritizing staff, NPDES requirements, and long-standing SWMprograms. Greg walked through the budget items that would be cut, including WRIA 8 cost share funding. In2018, the division cut $1 million out of a $30 million approved budget and the division has proposed cutting backan additional $1.5 million in 2019. The funding gap is currently over $4 million, so more cuts will be required in2020 without additional funding. Gregg and his team have been discussing other options besides pulling out of theILA entirely with WRIA 8 staff. CM Myers expressed concern and surprise that Redmond is one of the four citiesthat also hasn’t raised SWM rates. Michele Koehler noted that Seattle provided in-kind services from 2010-2011in WRIA 9 in lieu of cost share payment and encouraged Snohomish County to explore that option. Gary Smithacknowledged the tough situation and asked about the reasoning behind the County Council’s decision to notapprove a rate increase. Gary asked if there was anything WRIA 8 members could do to support a SWM rateincrease. Gregg noted that the division didn’t actually put forward a rate proposal for County Council to consider.

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Gary asked if this situation was reflective of the County’s overall budget or more specifically for SWM. Gregg replied that the budget was a little tighter for SWM than the County as a whole. Steve Thomsen, Snohomish County Public Works Director, added that the Council expressed concern that constituents were seeing increased taxes from the McCleary decision and Sound Transit fees and didn’t want to increase taxes further. Don Davidson asked if constituents and the Council realize the value of the SWM programs. Steve replied that Gregg and his staff presented on the SWM programs to the County Council. Stakeholders have weighed in with support for rate increases. Gregg added that the survey and open houses showed strong public support for surface water services. CM Stuart asked how the division plans to rectify this situation by the 2020 budget and suggested pinning the costs on new growth, which people tend to be in favor of. Gregg replied that a performance audit of surface water services is included in the 2019 budget and his team will focus on trying to increase awareness of the financial situation and value of their services. Gregg hopes to bring a rate proposal before the Council in a year or so, depending on how things go. Chair Stokes and Jason MK thanked Gregg for the presentation. Jason MK noted that the SRC sent a letter to the County Council expressing the value of WRIA 8 services and WRIA 8 will continue to work with Gregg and his staff on possible interim solutions once the County adopts their 2019 budget.

VIII) King County 2019/2020 Surface Water Management Rate ProposalJosh Baldi, King County Water and Land Resources Division Director, provided an overview of King County’s2019/2020 Surface Water Management rate increase of 20%, passed by the County Council on November 13.Josh provided background information on the need for stormwater management. Josh explained that King Countyhadn’t raised rates for a long time until a recent 40% increase, followed by this 20% increase. The goal goingforward is to incorporate more gradual rate increases. Josh walked through what the 20% rate increase willprovide: elimination of backlog of at-risk facilities in 10 years; funding for roads; elimination of fish-passagebarriers; support for salmon habitat restoration; expanded support for farmers/rural residents; and an additionaldiscount for low-income property owners. Josh noted that Executive Constantine is prioritizing fish passage andthe Division is hiring for four positions to start surveying the County’s assets in order to prioritize barrierremovals that give us the most habitat benefits. Charles Ruthford asked about fish passage barriers on streams thatrun through both incorporated and unincorporated King County. Josh replied that the County will work withjurisdictions and private property owners to avoid stranded assets. Chair Stokes thanked Josh for the presentation.

IX) Department of Natural Resources Role in WRIA 8Joe Miles, King County District Manager at Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR),introduced Tara Wilson and Jordanna Warneck, Aquatic Land Managers at DNR. Joe provided backgroundinformation on DNR and their programs, including the Aquatic Resources program. The Aquatic Resourcesprogram manages 2.6 million acres of state owned aquatic lands. DNR manages Lake Washington and LakeUnion, but doesn’t manage navigable waters that didn’t exist at statehood, like the Montlake Cut or the Locksarea. Joe explained that the Department generates a significant amount of revenue by selling geoducks, chargingrent on piers, and leasing land to marinas, shipyards, and hotels. The revenue is split between the Aquatic LandsEnhancement Account (ALEA) and the Resource Management Cost Account (RMCA). The latter is for operatingexpenses. DNR does not collect general funds; the Department is funded solely through these accounts. In 2018,$21 million went to ALEA and $18 million went to RMCA. Tara and Jordanna introduced themselves andexplained that they manage shipyards, marinas, restaurants, condos, community sailing/rowing programs, publicaccess locations, floating homes, and parks, among others. Tara manages land in South Lake Union and Jordannamanages land in Salmon Bay and North Lake Union. Vivian Roach is another DNR Land Manager and shemanages land in Elliot Bay, the Duwamish, and the City of Seattle. The Lake Washington/LakeSammamish/Cedar River/Portage Bay Land Manager position is currently vacant. Joe overviewed DNR projectsin WRIA 8. Jason MK noted that it is important to loop DNR in as a land owner and manager early on inrestoration projects that involve state-owned aquatic lands.

X) Success Story: Bird Island Shoreline Restoration Project on Lake WashingtonMonica Shoemaker, Restoration Manager at DNR, presented on the Bird Island Shoreline Restoration Project onLake Washington, partially funded by a WRIA 8 Cooperative Watershed Management grant. Monica explainedthat her work focuses on removing creosote treated structures and debris, removing large debris from shorelines,restoring and enhancing shorelines. Monica overviewed the history of the Bird Island site and showed before andafter photos of the site. The goal of the project was to enhance the shoreline for juvenile Chinook rearing andincrease public access and education opportunities. Monica noted that the project came in under budget and DNR

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plans to return some of the WRIA 8 grant money. Due to some challenges, such as use of the area by teenagers and beavers, DNR is performing adaptive management, monitoring, weed maintenance, and replanting. The project enhanced 25,520 square feet of shoreline and 8,777 square feet of existing wetlands. DNR removed 103 tons of shoreline debris, placed 2,009 cubic yards of fine sand and gravel, installed two engineered log jams, planted 2,600 native plants and trees, built 200 feet of new boardwalk, and installed three new educational signs along the boardwalk. Charles Ruthford commented that he visited the site about six weeks ago and it was gorgeous. Chair Stokes noted the good return on WRIA 8’s investment. Jason MK thanked Monica for DNR’s great shoreline restoration work at Brid Island and the site adjacent to Boeing in the south end of Lake Washington.

XI) Next MeetingThe next SRC meeting is January 17, 2019, 2:00 – 4:15 pm, at Department of Ecology in Bellevue.

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WRIA 8 Updates and Committee Reports January 17, 2019

Puget Sound Regional Update – The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council (PS SRC) last

met on November 15. The meeting focused on an overview of Puget Sound Partnership’s

“Mobilizing Funding” effort, considering recommendations from the Regulatory and

Incentives Subcommittee to the Leadership Council, status update on common indicators and

focus on estuaries monitoring protocol development, presentation on the 2019-2021 Estuary

and Salmon Restoration Program investment plan, and consideration of approval of the 2018

update to the Action Agenda for Puget Sound. The PS SRC meets next on January 17. Diane

Buckshnis, Edmonds City Councilmember, and Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz represent WRIA 8.

The South Central Action Area Caucus (Local Integrating Organization) last met on

November 7. The meeting focused on reviewing the Caucus’ comment letter on the draft

2018-2022 Action Agenda for Puget Sound, approving the recommended near-term action to

receive Caucus-direct funding, discuss draft 2018-2019 work plan, celebrating

accomplishments and discussing transitions and next steps, and general updates from Puget

Sound Partnership and members. A subset of the Caucus, including Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz

for WRIA 8, met with representatives of the EPA National Estuary Program on December 14

to discuss the Caucus’ work to investigate the benefits and drawbacks to aligning and

integrating local integrating organization roles and efforts along watershed boundaries,

including discussion of WRIA 10 recently separating from the Caucus to form its own local

integrating organization along the WRIA 10 watershed boundaries. Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz

currently attends to represent WRIA 8. The Caucus Group meets next on January 18.

Legislative priorities update – Below are summary updates regarding WRIA 8’s federal and

state legislative priorities.

Summary of Federal Priorities:

Topic Status

Support $70 million Fiscal Year 2019 appropriation for

the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) in

Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and

Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.

Included in Senate Appropriations

Committee bill at $70 million, awaiting

Congressional approval to enact a FY19

appropriations bill.

Support $11.807 million in the Army Corps of Engineers

(Corps) Fiscal Year 2019 Work Plan to implement critical

prioritized infrastructure repairs to the Hiram M.

Chittenden (Ballard) Locks.

Corps’ FY19 Work Plan provides funding for

all five priority design projects included in

the Seattle District's request. While the

District’s full $11.807 million request was

not funded, only a few lower priority work

items were not funded (none fish related).

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Support the “Promoting United Government Efforts to

Save Our Sound Act” (PUGET SOS Act).

Previous legislation being edited for

reintroduction.

Support proposed federal legislation that seeks to increase

funding and incentives for green stormwater retrofits and

infrastructure, including the Preventing Pollution through

Partnerships Act (H.R. 7041) which would incentivize

private investment in green infrastructure through creation

of a new category of tax-exempt Green Infrastructure

Private Activity Bonds (PBAs) that state and local

governments can use to encourage developers to include

green infrastructure into development plans.

Legislation introduced as HR 7041, the

Preventing Pollution through Partnerships

(P3) Act

Summary of State Budget Priorities:

* This amount provides funding for the grant round allocations distributed to all Puget Sound

watersheds plus the first-ranked large capital project – Middle Fork Nooksack fish passage. This

funding level does not provide funding for Riverbend Floodplain Restoration project on the

State Agency / Program Budget 2019-2021

Budget Request

2019-2021

Governor’s Budget

Recreation and Conservation Office

Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Capital $79.6 million $42.5 million*

Salmon Recovery (SRFB-State portion) Capital $88.904 million $35 million

Washington Wildlife and Recreation

Program

Capital $130 million $115 million

Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Capital $6.6 million $4.963 million

Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program Capital $20 million $12.5 million

Fish Barrier Removal Board Capital $50 million $25.08 million

Lead Entity and Regional Organization

Program

Operating $866,500 $2.4 million

(shifted from SRFB

capital budget request

to operating budget)

Department of Ecology

Floodplains by Design Capital $70 million $42.8 million+

Stormwater Financial Assistance Program Capital $60 million $66 million

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Cedar River (third-ranked large capital project), which would require a $51.4 million funding

level.

+ This amount provides funding for the top 8 projects on Ecology’s ranked list. This funding

level does not provide funding for the Cedar River Royal Arch Reach Floodplain Reconnection

project (ranked #12), which would require a $57.2 million funding level.

2019 Salmon Recovery Council meeting topics – As a follow-up to the discussion of

potential 2019 meeting topics at the November Salmon Recovery Council meeting, included

in the meeting packet are proposed meeting themes for non-routine meeting topics.

Hiring WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator position – Scott Stolnack, WRIA 8 Technical

Coordinator, is retiring on March 7. WRIA 8 will be soliciting for a resourceful, effective,

and outcome-focused team player that can coordinate multiple partners and technical experts

to identify various technical and policy issues affecting salmon recovery in WRIA 8 and

develop meaningful solutions to the most pressing challenges present in our watershed. We

plan to include representatives from the Salmon Recovery Council and Technical Committee

on the hiring panel. Any Salmon Recovery Council members interested in participating in the

hiring process should contact Jason Mulvihill-Kuntz ([email protected]

OR 206-477-4780)

2018 Salmon Recovery Funding Board and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration

grants approved – At its December meeting, the Salmon Recovery Funding Board approved

the WRIA-recommended project lists submitted for Salmon Recovery Funding Board

(SRFB) and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) grants. In WRIA 8, this

included approvals for:

o Willowmoor Floodplain Restoration project on the Sammamish River ($200,000

SRFB grant)

o Meadowdale Beach Park and Estuary Restoration project ($800,000, of which

$608,289 awaits appropriation for PSAR in the 2019 – 2021 state capital budget)

o Riverbend Floodplain Restoration project (approval for $5.9 million in large-cap

PSAR funding; project funding requires approximately $52 million appropriated to

the PSAR program in the 2019 – 2021 state capital budget)

The Meadowdale project was discussed with the Salmon Recovery Council at the November

meeting due to its status as a “project of concern.” The Council submitted a letter in support

of the project to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, accompanied by an attachment sent on

behalf of the WRIA 8 Project Subcommittee requesting that the Board provide policy

direction for the state Technical Review Panel’s cost/benefit assessment. In addition to the

Board approving the funding recommendation, the Board directed staff at the Recreation and

Conservation Office (RCO) to develop options for clarifying the cost/benefit evaluation.

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Four-Year Work Plan updated – The WRIA 8 Four-Year Work Plan outlines the habitat

projects and programs that are anticipated to begin or be implemented in the near-term. An

action must have a connection to one or more WRIA 8 recovery strategies to be listed on the

Work Plan, and being on the Four-Year Work Plan is a pre-requisite for receiving a WRIA 8

grant award. WRIA 8 issued a call for additions to the Four-Year Work Plan in early

November and staff confirmed the connection between those activities and WRIA 8 recovery

strategies. A full list of projects being added to the Work Plan is shown in an attachment.

2019 Grant round open – The announcement for 2019 WRIA 8 grant opportunities was sent

on January 15 via email. In 2019, we are requesting proposals for Salmon Recovery Funding

Board and King County Flood Control District Cooperative Watershed Management grants.

Additionally, the WRIA 8 Project Subcommittee will make recommendations for awarding

funds to support King County’s 1 Million Trees Initiative. All sponsors intending to apply are

to submit a notice of intent by February 11. Applications for Cooperative Watershed

Management grants are due on March 19, and pre-applications for Salmon Recovery Funding

Board grants are due on May 1. Information about these opportunities is available on the

WRIA 8 website: http://www.govlink.org/watersheds/8/funding/default.aspx.

For questions or additional guidance, please contact Jason Wilkinson by email

[email protected] or call 206-477-4786.

Draft Steelhead Recovery Plan – NOAA Fisheries recently released our Draft Recovery

Plan for the Puget Sound Steelhead for review. The WRIA 8 Technical Committee is

reviewing the draft to assess the nexus with WRIA 8 and consider possible comments.

Comments on the draft plan are due February 11. The draft plan and supporting materials are

available on NOAA’s website. For more on the plan and its priorities and actions, please also

contact Elizabeth Babcock ([email protected]) or Dave Price

([email protected]).

Salmon SEEson – The 12th annual Salmon SEEson program successfully wrapped up in

early December, with a few last sightings of spawners in Carkeek Park. The 2018 program

included six new salmon viewing locations, for a total of 29 around King County and a first

annual Salmon SEEson photo contest. Despite the numerous viewing locations, there were

fewer than average salmon returning this year, leaving some viewers disappointed. WRIA 8

manages the program with sponsorship from the Saving Water Partnership. The program

receives additional support from Duwamish Alive, King County, the Green/Duwamish and

Central Puget Sound Watershed, and the Snoqualmie/Skykomish Watershed.

E-news – The December 19 WRIA 8 E-news included information about salmon return

numbers, Salmon SEEson, Governor Inslee’s released 2019-2021 budget, WRIA 8 legislative

priorities, Kokanee viewing, orca recovery efforts, grant opportunities, upcoming workshops

and conferences, and links to several relevant news stories. Please send ideas for the February

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edition of E-news to Laura West at [email protected] by February 1. E-news

distribution now includes over 900 recipients.

WRIA 8 Committee Reports

WRIA 8 Technical Committee – The Technical Committee met on December 12 and

January 9. Meeting topics included the recent NOAA Puget Sound Steelhead Recovery Plan,

upcoming changes in the Technical Coordinator position, fish in/out monitoring status,

monitoring and research prioritization for future needs, and ongoing discussions regarding

implementing the WRIA 8 monitoring and assessment plan (MAP).

WRIA 8 Implementation Committee – The Implementation Committee met on January 8.

Meeting topics included general WRIA 8 updates, discussion of 2019 WRIA 8 budget update

options to address the loss of Snohomish County’s 2019 interlocal agreement cost share,

discussion of future Cooperative Watershed Management grant funding, review of the draft

job description for the WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator position, status update on monitoring

habitat restoration metrics to establish a baseline for measuring implementation progress, and

review of agenda topics for the January 17 Salmon Recovery Council meeting.

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2019 WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council – Meeting Topic Focus

WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council meetings include routine meeting topics as well as topics that address

timely and emerging priorities for Council discussion and/or action. Below are proposed themes for non-

routine meeting topics in 2019, including example meeting topics.

Supporting existing priorities – status updates and opportunities for action

o Ballard Locks repairs affecting fish passage and survival

o Large wood management (Cedar River)

o Cedar River Capital Investment Strategy implementation and advancing shared interests

with the King County Flood Control District

o Support incentive programs for streamside and lakeshore property owners to “do the

right thing”

Accelerating recovery plan implementation

o Priority capital project development and implementation – aside from funding, what

would help WRIA 8 partners execute projects more quickly?

o Track and report progress – status of habitat goal metrics (e.g., Are goal metrics being

met? If not, how much more needs to happen? How can we pick-up the pace?)

o Opportunities to increase resources for implementation locally

o Opportunities to better integrate salmon recovery elements into other capital projects

(i.e., advancing multi-benefit projects)

o Using WRIA 8 Plan to support/inform development and implementation of protective

local regulations

Addressing priority knowledge gaps

o Address elevated temperature and low dissolved oxygen in the Ship Canal

o Assess impacts of predation on juvenile salmon by non-native predatory fish in the Ship

Canal and consider management options

o Assess effects of artificial light on salmon behavior and survival and consider

management options

o Advance implementation in the face of uncertainty

Influencing regional and statewide priorities and decisions

o Funding and legislative priorities

o Orca Task Force recommendations

o Watershed streamflow restoration planning and implementation

o Fish passage – State of Washington priorities and coordination

o Climate change effects – What does it mean for salmon recovery in WRIA 8?

o Stormwater management

Telling the story

o Identify opportunities to raise public awareness and be a leading voice for salmon

recovery in the watershed

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Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed (WRIA 8)

2019 Four-Year Work Plan Update

Added to Work Plan – Tier 1 Locations

Project Name (Location and Sponsor) Description

Jan Road Neighborhood Improvements (Cedar River – King County)

Levee setback to enhance floodplain connectivity for reduced flood risk and improved juvenile salmonid habitat.

Rutledge-Johnson Lower Levee Removal (Cedar River – King County)

Levee removal to reconnect floodplain and restore 16 acres of floodplain to benefit juvenile habitat.

Squak Valley Park South Stream and Wetland Restoration Project (Issaquah Creek – City of Issaquah)

Implement instream and floodplain restoration activities to improve spawning and rearing habitat.

Carey/Holder/Issaquah Confluence Fee Acquisition (Issaquah Creek – King County)

Purchase in fee a 120-acre site currently under a conservation easement to facilitate more extensive restoration of the property.

David Brink Park Shoreline Restoration (Lake Washington – City of Kirkland)

Remove bulkhead and restore natural shoreline to improve juvenile habitat conditions.

Lake Washington Shoreline Riparian Restoration (Lake Washington – City of Kirkland

Remove invasive vegetation and replant with native plants to improve lakeshore riparian habitat in city-owned parks.

Matthews Beach Creek Restoration (Lake Washington – Seattle Public Utilities)

Shoreline and creek mouth restoration in Matthews Beach Park for juvenile habitat benefits.

Meadowdale Marina Acquisition and Removal (Puget Sound – City of Edmonds)

Acquire and remove 1.7-acre dilapidated marina structure to improve migratory conditions.



Fish Passage Improvement at 244th Street SE (Little Bear Creek – Snohomish County)

Replace partial fish passage barrier with fish passable culvert or bridge.

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Cutthroat Creek Restoration Project (Little Bear Creek – Snohomish County)

Implement stream and riparian habitat improvements to support flow and water quality (temperature), benefitting Little Bear Creek.

Hole in the Sky Park Habitat Enhancement (Little Bear Creek – Snohomish County)

Implement fish passage improvements in channel that contains multiple barriers to fish passage.

Thornton Creek Riparian Enhancement (Seattle – Forterra)

Control invasive plants and replant the riparian corridor, engaging over 1,000 streamside landowners.

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Excludes Snohomish

County ILA cost share

Base Revenue

2019 Approved

(reflects 5.65% ILA

cost share increase)

2019 Revised

(reflects 5.65% ILA

cost share increase)

WRIA 8 ILA Partners Cost Share 614,114 551,654

State Lead Entity grant1 60,000 60,000

Base Revenues subtotal 674,114 611,654

Additional Revenue

Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration project development grant2 48,987 95,675

Salmon SEEson Sponsorship 5,490 5,490

Additional Revenue subtotal 54,477 101,165

TOTAL REVENUE 728,591 712,819

Base ExpendituresStaffing: Salary and Benefits3 2019 Approved 2019 Revised

Salmon Recovery Manager 156,473 160,251

Projects and Funding Coordinator 141,092 144,408

Administrative Coordinator 34,695 34,205

Technical Coordination Services 156,059 24,401

New Hire (Technical Coorindator) - 107,318

Overhead4 158,601 166,456

Total Salaries, Benefits, and Overhead subtotal 646,921 637,039

Supplies and Services5

Meeting & event support 2,593 2,593

Consultant/professional services 6,741 6,741

Computers (per staff cost) 10,083 -

Training & misc. supplies 2,593 2,593

Mileage & vehicle use 2,593 2,593

Printing & graphics support 2,593 2,593

Total Supplies & Services subtotal 27,193 17,111

Base Expenditures subtotal 674,114 654,149

0 42,495

Additional Expenditures6

Priorities identified through Plan update (e.g., science/research gaps,

monitoring, outreach and education initiatives)

TBD - based on SRC

approval

TBD - based on SRC

approval

Total Additional Expenditures subtotal - -

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 674,114 654,149

BEGINNING CARRY FORWARD FUND BALANCE769,705 69,705

ENDING CARRY FORWARD FUND BALANCE8124,182 TBD

WRIA 8 2019 Budget - SRC Approved 5/17/18 & Revised 1/10/19

REVENUES

EXPENDITURES

Estimated carry-forward fund balance would be

$128,375 if options other than carry-forward

funds are used to cover the gap between base

expenditures and base revenues;

Estimated carry-forward fund balance would be

$85,880 if only carry-forward funds were used to

cover the gap in base revenue

Less Snohomish cost share ($62,460)

Reflects available PSAR funds, including

carryforward balance as of Dec 2018; Does not

include anticipated additional grant funding in

2019-2021 state budget

Reflects updated overhead rate; includes

computer costs

For 2019/2020, computers and IT service costs

are in Overhead (see above)

Beginning 2019 Fund Balance

Reflects revised position to account for new hire;

Assumes March 1 start date

Reflects updated labor growth rate, including

union-approved 4% general wage increase.

Shortfall of $42,495 between base revenues and

base expednditures

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3Salaries and benefits calculation in 2019 approved budget assumed 3.5% labor growth for 2019 based on King County Financial Planning Assumptions and Guidance (2017-2026).

The rate includes general wage increases, cost of living, benefits and retirement. The revised budget reflects updated labro growth rate, including the union-approved 4% general

wage increase.4Overhead is calculated based on estimate of King County administrative cost distribution ($50,027 per FTE in 2019). Total overhead cost for 2019 is based on 3 FTE at $50,027

per FTE, plus $6,111 for 2 months of overhead costs associated with securing technical coordination services staffing from King County Science, plus $10,264 in overhead for

securing 0.4 FTE adminstrative coordination services from King County Rural and Regional Services. Overhead cost includes Department of Natural Resources Director's Office,

Water and Land Rresources Division Director's Office, graphic and GIS systems support, Human Resources, financial management, Office Support Services, and King Street Center

building rent and maintenance charges.

6Additional expenditures for 2019 and 2020 will be dependent on availability of fund balance and based on priorities approved by the Salmon Recovery Council (SRC).7Cost savings carry forward balance is from staff salary savings and ILA funding offset by grants and sponsorships carried forward from previous years. As of December 2018, total

available carry forward balance is $69,705.

8Carry forward fund balance is available to advance priority actions identified through the Plan update and/or to fill revenue gaps due to federal and state funding reductions.

5Supplies and services calculation assumes a 3.7% general inflation for 2019 and 3.2% for 2020.

2 Puget Sound Acquisitions and Restoration project development grant funds dependent on state legislative appropriation.

1 Lead Entity funding remains at 60,000 funding received from the RCO. This funding is dependent upon state legislative appropriation.

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DRAFT Options to address loss of Snohomish County ILA cost share in 2019 WRIA 8

budget and work plan

The table below identifies options for WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council consideration to address the loss of

Snohomish County’s 2019 ILA cost share ($62,460). Due to updated overhead and salary and benefit rate

estimates and anticipated staffing changes, which will absorb some of the loss in revenue, the anticipated

gap between base revenues and base expenditures for 2019 is $42,495.

WRIA 8 is working with Snohomish County to attempt to develop an in-kind services agreement between

the WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council and Snohomish County that may include some existing WRIA 8 work

plan services and/or services that represent avoided future costs to address emerging priorities (i.e., hiring

a contractor/consultant). Such an agreement may affect the ultimate gap in WRIA 8 ILA funding for 2019,

by reducing amounts needed from other sources to maintain WRIA 8 services.

Options Pros / Cons

1. Reduce WRIA 8 services commensurate withthe balance of lost cost share funding notaddressed by an in-kind service agreement withSnohomish County (recommended servicereductions would be to reduce technical servicesby delaying the hiring of the TechnicalCoordinator position – estimated at $11,038 permonth – until up to June/July, and/or reducingspecific communications services like E-news)

Pros:

No increased costs to WRIA 8 partners.

Cons:

Reduced WRIA 8 services in 2019.

2. Recalculate originally approved 2019 WRIA 8ILA cost share across all partners minusSnohomish County

Pros:

No reduction in WRIA 8 services.

Cons:

WRIA 8 partner 2019 cost shares increase.

3. Use a portion of available WRIA 8 carry-forward funds to cover the funding gap on a one-time basis ($69,705 in available carry-forwardfund balance estimated as of Dec 2018)

Pros:

No reduction in WRIA 8 services;

Carry-forward funds are ILA funds, so using themto support a gap in ILA funding is consistent withtheir purpose;

Uses carry-forward funds as “rainy day” funding tocover unexpected loss of revenue.

Cons:

Reduces carry-forward fund balance available tosupport other watershed priorities that aredifficult to fund through grants or other sources.

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4. Use grant funds to cover the funding gap (e.g.,PSAR project development grant and/or apply fora CWM grant)

Pros:


Adequate balance of PSAR project developmentgrant funding available to cover gap (estimated$95,675);

Maintains carry-forward fund balance.

Cons:

PSAR funds are currently under contract with thestate for specified tasks and deliverables, andchanges may trigger the need to request anamendment to the grant;

PSAR funds must be tied to project developmentactivities and are not available for certain types ofstaff costs;

Applying for a CWM grant would reduce availablefunds to support projects, monitoring, andeducation and outreach.

Using CWM grants for staff costs (an approachused by the Snoqualmie Forum and WRIA 9) isregularly questioned by the Flood Control District.

5. Combination of Option 1, Option 3, and/orOption 4

Pros:


No increased costs to WRIA 8 partners.

Cons:

Depending on the combination of options,reduces WRIA 8 technical services, carry-forwardbalance, and/or grant funding available for otherpriorities.

Implementation Committee recommendation: Option 5.

The Implementation Committee recommends applying the following sequence of combined available

funding options to address the $42,495 shortfall between base revenues and base expenditures:

1. Maximize use of PSAR project development grant funds;

2. Accrue savings from delaying hiring the Technical Coordinator position up to three months;

3. Use a portion of carry-forward funds to cover any remaining balance.

*NOTE: Implementation Committee proposed their recommendation before knowing the balance of

available PSAR project development grant funds is $95,675 rather than the previous $48,987 estimate.

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Exhibit ARegional Watershed Salmon Recovery FundingWRIA Based Cost-share: WRIA 8 2019 2019

$614,114

WRIA 8 Jurisdiction Population (Pop) Assessed Value (AV) Area (Sq. Mi.)WRIA 8

JurisdictionBeaux Arts 308 0.02% $149,999,000 0.04% 0.08 0.02% 0.03% $173 $156 Beaux ArtsBellevue 140,700 10.58% $50,826,143,242 14.01% 33.53 8.18% 10.92% $67,065 $60,552 BellevueBothell 44,370 3.34% $9,020,800,508 2.49% 13.66 3.33% 3.05% $18,736 $16,776 BothellClyde Hill 3,015 0.23% $2,341,849,800 0.65% 1.06 0.26% 0.38% $2,313 $2,104 Clyde HillEdmonds 41,260 3.10% $8,986,377,504 2.48% 8.99 2.19% 2.59% $15,908 $14,282 EdmondsHunts Point 415 0.03% $1,041,880,600 0.29% 0.29 0.07% 0.13% $798 $732 Hunts PointIssaquah 36,030 2.71% $9,745,544,054 2.69% 12.06 2.94% 2.78% $17,064 $15,319 IssaquahKenmore 22,580 1.70% $4,112,738,085 1.13% 6.16 1.50% 1.44% $8,868 $7,936 KenmoreKent 0 0.00% $1,714,000 0.00% 0.45 0.11% 0.04% $225 $198 KentKing County (Uninc.) 129,867 9.76% $19,735,571,870 5.44% 163.25 39.81% 18.34% $112,609 $99,806 King County (Uninc.)Kirkland 86,080 6.47% $23,465,531,235 6.47% 17.83 4.35% 5.76% $35,386 $31,862 KirklandLake Forest Park 12,990 0.98% $2,737,840,500 0.75% 3.51 0.86% 0.86% $5,296 $4,747 Lake Forest ParkMaple Valley 2,428 0.18% $511,454,591 0.14% 0.94 0.23% 0.18% $1,130 $1,011 Maple ValleyMedina 3,205 0.24% $3,731,563,700 1.03% 1.41 0.34% 0.54% $3,303 $3,015 MedinaMercer Island 24,210 1.82% $12,643,498,362 3.48% 6.29 1.53% 2.28% $14,000 $12,695 Mercer IslandMill Creek 19,960 1.50% $3,658,647,180 1.01% 4.68 1.14% 1.22% $7,473 $6,694 Mill CreekMountlake Terrace 21,290 1.60% $2,781,717,655 0.77% 4.16 1.01% 1.13% $6,923 $6,185 Mountlake TerraceMukilteo 18,317 1.38% $4,452,292,817 1.23% 6.00 1.46% 1.36% $8,327 $7,467 MukilteoNewcastle 11,280 0.85% $2,720,406,958 0.75% 4.46 1.09% 0.90% $5,497 $4,923 NewcastleRedmond 62,110 4.67% $17,701,759,681 4.88% 16.47 4.02% 4.52% $27,768 $24,981 RedmondRenton 62,221 4.68% $10,081,764,966 2.78% 13.92 3.39% 3.62% $22,211 $19,874 RentonSammamish 50,688 3.81% $13,191,274,463 3.64% 19.09 4.66% 4.03% $24,772 $22,211 SammamishSeattle 467,828 35.17% $143,994,084,034 39.69% 53.01 12.93% 29.26% $179,693 $162,501 SeattleShoreline 55,060 4.14% $10,250,413,250 2.83% 11.58 2.83% 3.26% $20,039 $17,962 ShorelineSno. Co. (Uninc.) 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% $0 $62,460 Snoh. Co. (Uninc.)Woodinville 11,660 0.88% $3,217,273,067 0.89% 5.66 1.38% 1.05% $6,433 $5,762 WoodinvilleWoodway 1,340 0.10% $622,335,140 0.17% 1.16 0.28% 0.19% $1,136 $1,019 WoodwayYarrow Point 1,040 0.08% $1,109,293,500 0.31% 0.36 0.09% 0.16% $967 $883 Yarrow PointTotals 1,330,252 100.0% $362,833,769,762 100.0% 410.08 100.0% 100.0% $614,114 $614,114

2019 TOTAL $614,114NOTE:

King County land area excludes the Upper Cedar basin, which is Seattle's protected municipal watershedCity of Kent jurisdiction in WRIA 8 is solely the Kent Watershed and no population is attributed to this area

DATA SOURCES: ◦ 2018 Assessor's data (King and Snohomish County)◦ 2017 Census tracts for population (for jurisidctions partially in WRIA 8)◦ Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) 2017 population (for jurisidctions wholely within WRIA 8); ◦ 2017 King County Cities◦ 2017 Snohomish County Cities

Note: Total reflects WRIA 8 SRC approval to increase the interlocal agreement (ILA) cost share 5.7% in the 2019 WRIA 8 budget to provide the revenues needed to cover base expenditures. The 2019 cost share table also reflects a recalclumtion of the jurisdictional area, population, and assessed value, which is to occur every three years per the WRIA 8 ILA for 2016-2025.

2019 Cost-Share Amount - 5.7% increase (Average of

Pop, AV, Area) without Snohomish County

at 5.7% increase for King County full cost recoveryScenario without Snohomish County Cost Share for 2019

Approved 2019 Cost-Share

Amount - 5.7% increase (Average of Pop, AV, Area)

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WRIA 8 Habitat Status/Goals and Adaptive Management Triggers

Habitat

Component 2025 Goals 2020 Trigger (50%) Baseline/2018 Status

Cedar River

Total connected floodplain acres between

Lake Washington and Landsburg Diversion

Dam will be 1,170 acres by 2025. (increase

by 130 acres)

Average wood volume will be at least 42

m3/100 m (RM 4 to Landsburg Diversion

Dam) by 2025

Total connected floodplain acres <1,105

acres

Average wood volume <21 m3/100 m

2015 baseline: 1,039 acres.

Projects underway (Riverbend, Jan Road, Elliott Reach project

not yet quantified)

Average wood volume 29.2 m3/100 m (RM 4 to Landsburg

Diversion Dam) (2018 field work).

NOTE: Remote sensing effort (2015) estimated 10.4 m3/100 m.

Difference due to estimation errors in prior work.

Sammamish River

Areas of river will be cool enough to

support Chinook salmon migration and

survival (increase riparian cover by at least

10% over 2015 and add two thermal refugia

by 2025).

<1 thermal refuge added

Net riparian cover added <20 acres

No change from 2017; Projects underway (Willowmoor, Derby

Creek, Sammamish River Side Channel project not yet

quantified)

Riparian cover: change not assessed. (due 2020)

Status: Baseline still to be collected (# acres)

Streams

(Bear/Cottage Lake,

Issaquah, Evans,

Kelsey, Little Bear,

North creeks)

Area of riparian cover in each Tier 1 and Tier

2 stream will increase by 10% over 2015

conditions by 2025.

Average wood volume will double over

current basin conditions by 2025.

Riparian cover <5% increase over 2015

conditions

Wood volume increase <50%

Riparian cover change not assessed (due 2020)


Wood volume: baseline acquired

Baseline wood volume estimate from field sampling, 2010-

2013 (2018 index in parentheses)

Bear Creek: 22.8 m3/100 m. (TBA)

Issaquah Creek: 30.7 m3/100 m. (TBA)

Little Bear Creek: 5.3 m3/100 m. (5.0)

North Creek: 22.7 m3/100 m. (6.4)

Kelsey Creek: 18.3 m3/100 m. (TBA)

Lakes

Natural lake shoreline south of I-90 (Lake

Washington) and throughout Lake

Sammamish will double over 2015

conditions by 2025.

Natural riparian vegetation within 25 feet of

shoreline south of I-90 (Lake Washington)

and throughout Lake Sammamish will

double over 2015 conditions by 2025.

Natural lake shoreline < X acres

baseline assessment needed

Natural riparian vegetation restored < 30

acres

Lake Washington baseline acquired (2015): 8.4 miles (length

of armored lakeshore: 21.4 miles)

Lake Sammamish baseline acquired (2015): 12.9 miles. (length

of armored lakeshore: 6.8 miles)

Riparian vegetation change not assessed (due 2020)


Nearshore

(Pocket Estuaries)

Reconnect two stream mouth pocket

estuaries by 2025. <1 stream mouth/pocket estuary added No change; Projects underway (Willow Creek Daylighting,

Meadowdale Beach Park and Estuary Restoration)

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