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Northwest Area Committee JUNE 2017

UPPER YAKIMA RIVER

Geographic Response Plan

(YAKU-GRP)

UPPER YAKIMA RIVER GRP JUNE 2017

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UPPER YAKIMA RIVER


(YAKU-GRP)

June 2017


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Spill Response Contact Sheet

(800) 424-8802*

State Notification - Washington Emergency Management Division (800) 258-5990*

U.S. Coast Guard Washington State

Sector Puget Sound (206) 217-6200 Dept Archaeology & Historic Preservation (360) 586-3065

- Emergency / Watchstander (206) 217-6001* Dept of Ecology

- Command Center (206) 217-6002* - Headquarters (Lacey) (360) 407-6000

- Incident Management (206) 217-6214 - Central Regional Office (Union Gap) (509) 575-2490

13th Coast Guard District (800) 982-8813 Dept of Fish and Wildlife (360) 902-2200

National Strike Force (252) 331-6000 - Emergency HPA Assistance (360) 902-2537*

- Pacific Strike Team (415) 883-3311 - Oil Spill Team (360) 534-8233*

Dept of Health (800) 525-0127

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Drinking Water (800) 521-0323

Region 10 – Spill Response (206) 553-1263* Dept of Natural Resources (360) 902-1064

- Washington Ops Office (360) 753-9437 - After normal business hours (360) 556-3921

- RCRA / CERCLA Hotline (800) 424-9346 Dept of Transportation (360) 705-7000

- Public Affairs (206) 553-1203 State Parks & Recreation Commission (360) 902-8613State Patrol - District 3 (509) 575-2320*

State Patrol - District 6 (509) 682-8090*

Scientific Support Coordinator (206) 526-6829

Weather (NWS Pendleton) (541) 276-7832 Tribal Contacts

Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation (509) 865-5121

Other Federal Agencies

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (360) 534-9313* Industry Contacts

U.S. Department of Interior (503) 326-2489 BNSF (Service Interruption Desk) (817) 352-2832*

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Office (509) 575-5845 x213

Local Government

Response Contractors (OSRO & PRC) City of Cle Elum (509) 674-2262

Able Clean-Up (866) 466-5255* City of Ellensburg (509) 962-7204

Clean Harbors Environmental Services (800) 645-8265* Kittitas County Sheriff (509) 962-7525

NRC Environmental Services (800) 337-7455* Yakima Valley Emergency Management (509) 574-1900

NWFF Environmental (800) 942-4614*

* Contact Numbers staffed 24-hour/day

Required Notifications for Oil Spills & Hazardous Substance Releases

Federal Notification - National Response Center

- Other Contact Numbers -

National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration


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Before you print this document

Chapter 4 with appendices (pages 27–114) and Appendix 6A (page 127) of this document

are provided in “landscape” page orientation; all other chapters and appendices are oriented in

“portrait.” The appendices in Chapter 4 (pages 61–114) have been designed for duplex printing

(front and back side of paper), “open to top” configuration.


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Purpose and Use of this Plan

This Geographic Response Plan (GRP) constitutes the federal and state on-scene coordinators’

orders during the initial phase of an oil spill response in the planning area. It’s meant to aid the

response community during the initial phase of an oil spill, from the time a spill occurs until a

Unified Command is established. The plan prioritizes tactical response strategies based on

locations where spills might occur, and the proximity and relative priority of those locations to

sensitive natural, cultural, and economic resources. By using this document it’s hoped that

immediate and proper action can be taken to reduce oil’s impact on sensitive resources.


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Record of Changes

Date Change Number Summary of Changes Name of Person Making Change


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 11

1.1 GRP Chapters and Appendices ......................................................................................................................... 12

1.2 Geographic Response Plan Development Process ................................................................................... 12

1.3 Standardized Response Language .................................................................................................................. 13

1.4 Terminology and Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 13

APPENDIX 1A – Comments, Corrections or Suggestions ................................................................................ 15

CHAPTER 2 – Site Description ........................................................................................................................................ 17

2.1 Chapter Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 17

2.2 Physical Features ................................................................................................................................................... 17

2.3 Hydrology ................................................................................................................................................................. 19

2.4 Climate and Winds ................................................................................................................................................ 20

2.5 Tides and Currents ................................................................................................................................................ 21

2.6 Risk Assessment ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

2.7 References ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

CHAPTER 3 – Response Options and Considerations ........................................................................................... 25

CHAPTER 4 – Response Strategies and Priorities ................................................................................................... 27

4.1 Chapter Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 29

4.1.1 On-site Considerations ........................................................................................................................ 29

4.1.2 Historical River Flow Ranges ............................................................................................................ 32

4.2 Area Overview Maps ............................................................................................................................................ 34

4.3 Strategy and Response Priorities .................................................................................................................... 40

4.3.1 General Response Priorities .............................................................................................................. 40

4.3.2 Strategy Priorities based on Potential Oil Spill Origin Points .............................................. 40

4.4 Sector Maps (Strategy Locations) ................................................................................................................... 46

4.5 Matrices ..................................................................................................................................................................... 53

4.5.1 Naming Conventions (Short Names) ............................................................................................. 53


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4.5.2 Response Strategy Matrices .............................................................................................................. 54

4.5.3 Notification Strategy Matrices .......................................................................................................... 57

4.5.4 Staging Area Matrices........................................................................................................................... 59

4.5.5 Boat Launch Matrices ........................................................................................................................... 60

APPENDIX 4A – Response Strategy 2-Pagers ...................................................................................................... 61

APPENDIX 4B – Notification Strategy 2-Pagers .................................................................................................. 85

APPENDIX 4C – Staging Area Location 2-Pagers ................................................................................................ 97

APPENDIX 4D – Boat Launch Location 2-Pagers ............................................................................................. 105

CHAPTER 5 – (Reserved) ............................................................................................................................................... 115

CHAPTER 6 – Resources at Risk .................................................................................................................................. 117

6.1 Chapter Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 117

6.2 Natural Resources at Risk - Summary ........................................................................................................ 118

6.2.1 General Resource Concerns ............................................................................................................ 119

6.2.2 Specific Geographic Areas of Concern ........................................................................................ 120

6.3 Cultural Resources at Risk - Summary ....................................................................................................... 122

6.3.1 Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains ...................................................................................... 124

6.3.2 Procedures for the Discovery of Cultural Resources ........................................................... 125

6.4 Economic Resources at Risk Summary ...................................................................................................... 125

6.5 General information .......................................................................................................................................... 126

6.5.1 Flight restriction zones ..................................................................................................................... 126

6.5.2 Wildlife Deterrence ............................................................................................................................ 126

6.5.3 Oiled Wildlife ........................................................................................................................................ 126

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 4-1: Mean Monthly Discharge Measurement for the Upper Yakima River ..................................... 33

Figure 4-2: Response Strategy Locations .................................................................................................................... 35

Figure 4-3: Notification Strategy Locations ................................................................................................................ 36

Figure 4-4: Staging Area Locations ................................................................................................................................ 37

Figure 4-5: Boat Launch Locations ................................................................................................................................. 38

Figure 4-6: Potential Oil Spill Origin Points in Area ................................................................................................ 39

Figure 4-7: Sector Map YAKU-1 ....................................................................................................................................... 46



Figure 4-10: Sector Map YAKU-4 .................................................................................................................................... 49




Figure 6-1: Geographic Areas of Concern (Keechelus Dam RM 215 to RM 161) ..................................... 121

Figure 6-2: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 161 to RM 147) ...................................................................... 122

Figure 6-3: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 147 to RM 128) ...................................................................... 123


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 4.1: Water Speed Drift Measurement Table ................................................................................................... 31

Table 4.2: Historical River Streamflow Ranges ......................................................................................................... 32

Table 4.3: YAKU-A (Keechelus Dam YAKU-215.0) ................................................................................................... 42

Table 4.4: YAKU-B (I-90 and BNSF Bridges ~YAKU-191.0) ................................................................................ 43

Table 4.5: YAKU-C (BNSF Bridge near Thorp~YAKU-165.5) .............................................................................. 44

Table 4.6: YAKU-D (BNSF Bridge Upper Canyon ~YAKU-146.0) ...................................................................... 45

Table 6.1 YAKU-GRP Cultural Resource Contacts ................................................................................................. 124


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CHAPTER 1

Introduction

This plan focuses on sensitive resource protection after an oil spill on or near the water occurs. It

serves as the federal and state on-scene-coordinators’ orders during the initial phase of an oil spill

response in the planning area. It has been approved by Regional Response Team 10 and the Chairs

and Co-Chairs of the Northwest Area Committee. Geographic Response Plans (GRPs) are living

documents that can be revised at any time based on new information from comments and lessons

learned from drills and spills. These changes are typically reflected as interim updates on the

websites for each GRP until they are fully incorporated into the plan during a future update. We

value your input and hope that you’ll let us know how the plan might be improved. Please submit

comments online at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/Comment. Comments may also be emailed to

[email protected] or submitted by mail using the form and information provided in the appendix of

this chapter.

The Upper Yakima River planning area (YAKU-GRP) is approximately 439 square miles and resides

within the boundaries of Kittitas and Yakima Counties. Fully or partially, it includes the towns or

cities of Cle Elum, Easton, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Ronald, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, and Thorp. Portions

of WRIA 39 (Upper Yakima) fall within this planning area. The Upper Yakima River GRP is

bordered by the Upper Green River GRP to the west, and the Yakima River GRP to the south and

southwest.

Additional information about the planning area, including physical features, hydrology, climate and

winds, tides and currents, and oil spill risks, can be found in Chapter 2 (Site Description).

Information about potential response options in the planning area can be found in Chapter 3

(Response Options and Considerations). The bulk of this plan is contained in Chapter 4 (Response

Strategies and Priorities). It provides information on tactical response strategies and the order

they should be implemented, based on Potential Oil Spill Origin Points (POSOPs) and the proximity

and relative priority of sensitive resources near those point locations. Area and sector maps and

information on staging areas and boat launch locations are also provided in that chapter.

Control and Containment of an Oil Spill are a Higher Priority

than the Implementation of GRP Response Strategies

If in the responder’s best judgment, control and containment at or near the source of a spill isn’t

feasible, or if the source is controlled and contained but oil has spread out beyond initial

containment, then the priorities laid out in Section 4.3 of this plan should take precedence until a

Unified Command is formed. Oil spill response priorities, beyond those described in this plan,

should rely on aerial observations and spill trajectory modeling. A booming strategy listed as a high

priority in Section 4.3 would not necessarily be implemented if a spill trajectory did not warrant

action in that area; however, the priority tables should be followed until oil spill trajectory

information becomes available. During an incident, modifications to the deployment priorities

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provided in Section 4.3 of this plan may be made if approved by the Incident Commander, Unified

Command, or are identified as necessary by the Environmental Unit.

The downstream movement of oil and the time it takes to mobilize response resources to deploy

GRP strategies must always be considered when setting strategy implementation priorities. The

strategies discussed in this plan have been designed for use with oils that float on water and may

not be suitable for other petroleum products or hazardous substances. For information about non-

floating oil spill response, refer to the Non-Floating Oil Spill Response Tool in the Northwest Area

Contingency Plan (NWACP), Section 9412. For hazardous substance spills, refer to the NWACP,

Chapter 7000. For policy on gasoline and flammable liquid spills refer to the NWACP, Section 4622.

Information meant to support initial Environmental Unit functions can be found in Chapter 6 of this

plan (Resources at Risk). Chapter 6 and its appendix provide information about the type and

location of natural and economic resources in the area. Specific information about the location of

cultural sites in the planning area was taken into consideration in the development of this plan but,

because of the confidential nature of the material, details about cultural and historic sites aren’t

included in this document.

1.1 GRP CHAPTERS AND APPENDICES

Chapter 1 Introduction

Appendix 1A Comments, Corrections, or Suggestions

Chapter 2 Site Descriptions

Chapter 3 Response Options and Considerations

Chapter 4 Response Strategies and Priorities

Appendix 4A Response Strategies

Appendix 4B Notification Strategies

Appendix 4C Staging Areas

Appendix 4D Boat Launch Locations

Chapter 5 Reserved

Chapter 6 Resources at Risk

Appendix 6A List of Economic Resources in Area

1.2 GEOGRAPHIC RESPONSE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

GRPs are part of the Northwest Area Contingency Plan, just developed and revised separately. The

plans are prepared through the efforts of, and in cooperation with, Washington Department of

Ecology, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security, U.S.

Coast Guard, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other state and federal agencies,

tribes, local governments, natural resource trustees, response organizations, emergency

responders, and communities. GRPs are developed through workshops, field work, and meetings.

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Participants identify resources that may be at risk of injury from spills and work to develop oil spill

response or notification strategies to reduce the chance of injury to those resources.

After compiling information on sensitive resources in the area, site visits are conducted to gather

data and determine if spill response strategies near those resources should be added, modified, or

deleted. In this, the anticipated effectiveness of existing strategies are reviewed, modifications

made as determined necessary, potentially unsafe or ineffective strategies removed, and new

strategies added to the plan. Unfortunately, the dynamics of marine and inland water

environments, and the present limitations of response technology, make the development of

strategies for all sensitive resource locations impracticable. A draft plan is produced after site visits

are completed, and made available for public review and comment before a final version of the GRP

is produced and published. A responsiveness summary is also published that addresses public

comments received during the GRP update and development process.

1.3 STANDARDIZED RESPONSE LANGUAGE

In order to avoid confusion in response terminology, this plan uses standard National Interagency

Incident Management System, Incident Command System (NIIMS ICS) terminology.

1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS

The glossary provided in Section 1910 of the NWACP and other sections of the area plan with

glossaries independent of Section 1910 should be used when seeking the meaning of terms used in

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APPENDIX 1A

Comments, Corrections, or Suggestions

Geographic Response Plans (GRPs) are living documents that can be revised at any time based on

new information from comments and lessons learned from drills and spills. These changes are

typically reflected as interim updates on the websites for each GRP until they are fully incorporated

into the plan during a future update.

We value your input and hope that you’ll submit comments on how this plan might be improved. If

you have any questions or comments, suggestions for improvement, or find errors in this document

please submit comments online at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/Comment, email them to us at

[email protected], or forward them via U.S. Mail to the following agencies:

United States Environmental Protection Agency

Region 10

Office of Environmental Cleanup

1200 Sixth Avenue

Room ECL-116

Seattle, WA 98101

Washington State Department of Ecology

Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (GRPs)

P.O. Box 47600

Olympia, WA 98504-7600

The form on the following page of this attachment can be used to submit comments by mail.

Contact information is requested so that we can give you a call if more information or comment

clarification is needed.

Please use the GRP Field Report Form for providing information on GRP strategy field visits or the

testing of response strategies. The form is available online at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/

spills/preparedness/GRP/Form-GRPFieldReport.pdf. Additional information on Geographic

Response Plans is available at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/GRP.

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GRP Comment Form

Today’s Date:

Your Name:

Title:

Company/Agency:

Address:

City:

State/Province: Zip:

Email: Ph:

GRP Page Number: Section or Paragraph:

Comment(s):

Mail Completed Form to:

US Environmental Protection Agency Region 10

Office of Environmental Cleanup

1200 Sixth Avenue Room ECL-116

Seattle, WA 98101

Washington State Department of Ecology

Spills Program (GRPs)

P.O. Box 47600

Olympia, WA 98504-7600


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CHAPTER 2

Site Description

2.1 CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides a description of the physical features, hydrology, climate, and winds in the

Upper Yakima River GRP planning area (YAKU-GRP), and an oil spill risk assessment in Section 2.6.

The planning area is approximately 439 square miles and resides within the boundaries of Kittitas

and Yakima Counties. Fully or partially, it includes the towns or cities of Cle Elum, Easton,

Ellensburg, Kittitas, Ronald, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, and Thorp. Portions of WRIA 39 (Upper

Yakima) fall within this planning area. The Upper Yakima River GRP is bordered by the Upper

Green River GRP to the west, and the Yakima River GRP to the south and southwest.

2.2 PHYSICAL FEATURES

The physical features of the area now known as eastern and central Washington and Oregon were

greatly influenced by volcanic activity, which built up a stratum of mud, ash, and lava in the geologic

column during the Eocene (55.8-33.9 million years ago), Oligocene (33.9-23 million years ago), and

Miocene (23-5.3 million years ago) Epochs.1 Basalt flows, known as the Columbia River Basalt

Group, then covered the area in layers, forming a strong foundation of basaltic rock up to three

miles thick.2 The southernmost part of this planning area forms the western edge of the Columbia

River Basalt flows. Subsequent lava and ash eruptions raised the Cascade Mountains during the

Miocene and Pleistocene Epochs (2.6 million – 11,700 years ago). As the mountains rose, the

Yakima, Snake, and Columbia Rivers carved out deep gorges.

The Upper Yakima River GRP planning area is a large and diverse area stretching from the top of

the Cascade Mountains to the dry sagebrush-covered lands of the Columbia Plateau. It covers

approximately 439 square miles of land surrounding the Yakima River, from its source at Keechelus

Lake near Snoqualmie Pass, to just north of the town of Selah. The main physical feature of this

planning area is the Yakima River itself and the multitude (more than 60) of tributary creeks and

canyons. In most cases, only the last few miles of the tributary creeks prior to their confluence with

the Yakima River are covered in this planning area. The waters of the Yakima River come from the

mountains surrounding Snoqualmie Pass and flow into Keechelus Lake. Annual precipitation at

Snoqualmie Pass is over 90 inches, much of that falling as snow. The topography of this area of the

Upper Yakima River watershed was most recently formed by large Pleistocene and Holocene

glaciers. Evidence for these glaciations include moraines, outwash terraces, erratics, cirques,

glacially sculpted bedrock, and abandoned drainages. In addition to Keechelus Lake, two other

1UC Berkeley http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cenozoic/cenozoic.php 2WDNR http://www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/geology/explore-popular-geology/geologic-provinces-washington/columbia-basin

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glacial lakes are present on the northern boundary of the planning area. Water from Kachess Lake

and Cle Elum Lake also flows into the Yakima River and plays an integral role in irrigating upper

and lower Yakima River Valley farms3. In this part of the planning area, the land is very

mountainous and heavily forested, with the Wenatchee National Forest being the primary land

owner. Timber harvesting is the major land use in this area.

From its source at Keechelus Lake the Yakima River travels more than 81 miles in a southeasterly

direction to the southern boundary of the planning zone. A second river, the Cle Elum River, flows

for approximately 8 miles in a southeasterly direction from the foot of the dam on the south end of

Cle Elum Lake to its confluence with the Yakima River just west of the town of Cle Elum. A few

miles east of Cle Elum a third river, the Teanaway River, joins the Yakima River. This river drains a

large watershed north of the Yakima River, and mostly outside of the planning area. From this

point east the land becomes increasingly more arid. Erosional and depositional forces play a major

role in the makeup of the Yakima River, although eroded material from the Cascades largely

replaces what is swept away. Over time, through erosion and deposition, the Yakima River has

frequently changed its course over the wide floodplain.4

As the river leaves the Cascade Mountains and enters the Columbia Plateau, its waters become

critical in importance to the region. From approximately milepost 93 on Interstate 90 eastward,

the majority of the area around the river is comprised of shrub-steppe vegetation, where the soil

becomes drier away from the river. The mean annual rainfall in the City of Yakima, just south of

this planning area, is approximately 8 inches.5 Irrigation from Yakima River water was essential to

the development of farms in the Yakima Valley. Agriculture has become the cornerstone of the

region’s economy. The Yakima Valley is known as one of the most productive and diversified

farming regions of the world.6 The main crops include fruit tree crops, such as apples, sweet

cherries, and pear, as well as alfalfa, hops, mint, grapes (both wine and table), with vegetables like

green beans, peas, and corn common as well.

The topography in the eastern area of the planning zone is flat to gently rolling in the river valley

itself, with larger hills outside the valley. Ellensburg is the largest city in the planning area with a

population of approximately 19,000. Other towns within the area include Cle Elum, Easton, Kittitas,

Ronald, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, and Thorp. South of Ellensburg, the river has formed a large and

picturesque canyon. The Yakima River Canyon has been designated a scenic byway, with basalt

cliffs rising more than 2,000 feet above the river. It is also known for its year-round sport fishing

and as a blue ribbon catch-and release trout stream.7

There are no tribal reservations within this planning area. Portions of this area were the traditional

homelands of the Pish-wana-pum, the River Rock people. They became part of the Confederated

Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, whose reservation is south of the city of Yakima.8 In

3 Lillquist 2014 http://www.angelfire.com/hugefloods/Upper_Yakima_River_Valley.pdf 4 Yakima http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1005 (4-1) 5 Yakima http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/1118 (2-13) 6 GYCOC http://www.yakima.org/yakima/index.html 7 WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ScenicByways/YakimaRiver.htm 8 GYCOC http://www.yakima.org/yakima/index.html

http://www.angelfire.com/hugefloods/Upper_Yakima_River_Valley.pdf

http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1005

http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/1118

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addition to the Yakama Nation, the Colville, Nez Perce, Puyallup, and Tulalip Tribes have potential

interests in the area due to their usual and accustomed fishing places.

The Yakima River valley is a major transportation corridor in this part of the state. Interstate 90 is

generally located on the south side of the river, while Highway’s 903, 970, and 10 are mainly on the

north side of the river. Highway 97 and Interstate 82 near Ellensburg are also present in the river

valley. Highway 821 is the only road within the Yakima River Canyon, south of Ellensburg. BNSF

railroad tracks also follow the Yakima River through the entire planning area. There are 111.2

miles of track from where they enter the area at Stampede Pass to where the exit at the south end of

the Yakima River Canyon. There are two power line transmission corridors in the valley, one on the

north side and one on the south side. These power lines bring electricity from the Columbia River

Dams and from the windfarms north of Ellensburg to the west side of the state. One of the more

unique transportation elements in this area is the Iron Horse Trail, also known as the John Wayne

Trail. It is an old railroad bed now used as a hiking and biking trail.

2.3 HYDROLOGY

Portions of Water Resource Inventory Areas Upper Yakima (WRIA 39) fall within the geographic

boundaries of this plan.

Upper Yakima (WRIA 39): Many areas of central Washington are arid, receiving less than 20

inches of rain annually. Most of this precipitation arrives during the winter months when

water demands are the lowest. During the summer, the snowpack is gone, there is little

rain, and naturally low stream flows are dependent on groundwater inflow. At the same

time the demand for water for human uses, including irrigation are at the yearly maximum.

This means that groundwater and surface water are least available when water demands

are the highest.9

The Yakima River originates in the Cascade Range at the outlet of Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie

Pass and flows southeast to join the Columbia River. The Yakima basin has the most intensive

development and use of water in the state of Washington. In 1905, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation

(USBR) developed the Yakima Project to expand the available supply of water. Irrigation districts

are the primary recipients and distributors of this federally developed water. As of 2016,

approximately 464,000 acres in the Yakima Valley receive water via irrigation each year.

The Yakima Project is separated into seven divisions: Storage, Kittitas, Tieton, Sunnyside, Roza,

Kennewick and Wapato. Only two of the divisions are within the YAKU-GRP planning area:

1. Storage Division: Above the planning area, there are five major lakes used as reservoirs:

Bumping, Kachess, Keechelus, Rimrock, and Cle Elum. Since their construction, the

reservoirs have been managed by the USBR on behalf of all those living in the Yakima

Valley. The reservoirs store water in the winter and release it in the summer, reducing or

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contributing to the flow in the Yakima River for the Yakima Project, which provides

irrigation water for 175 miles on both sides of the river. The total capacity among the five

reservoirs is 1,065,670 acre-feet.10 Mountain snowpack, known as the “sixth reservoir,”

plays a crucial role by capturing additional water that the reservoirs do not have the

capacity to retain.

2. Kittitas Division: Irrigation water for the approximately 59,000 acres of land in the Kittitas

Division is diverted from the Yakima River into the Main Canal by the Easton Diversion Dam

(RM 202.5) near Easton, Wash. This dam provides water used to irrigate crops in the valley

and creates the 240-acre Lake Easton, also a popular state park. The Main Canal carries the

water along the south side of the river to a point near Thorp, where it divides into the North

and South Branches. The North Branch Canal crosses the Yakima River through a siphon to

irrigate land lying on the north side of the river, while the South Branch Canal continues

generally southeast from the point of division to irrigate lands lying on the south side of the

river.

Other features of the project include diversion dams, power plants, transmission lines, pumping

plants, canals, and drains.11

Hydrology in the Yakima Valley includes natural tributaries as well as manmade infrastructure.

Tributaries in the YAKU-GRP planning area include rivers (Teanaway, Cle Elum, and Yakima), and

numerous creeks.

2.4 CLIMATE AND WINDS

The climate in the planning area varies widely, as the river descends from the heavy precipitation in

the Cascade Mountains, passes through the central Washington foothills and then enters the canyon

and plateaus south of Ellensburg. At the upstream end of the planning area at Lake Keechelus, near

Snoqualmie Pass, annual snowfall exceeds 221 inches and total precipitation averages 65.8

inches.12 A few miles to the southeast, Cle Elum records 22.5 inches of precipitation and 83 inches

of snowfall.13 Ellensburg receives 9.2 inches of annual precipitation, but 35.2 inches of total

snowfall. Temperatures in the planning area range from summer highs in the low eighties to

average winter lows in the teens, with recorded extremes above 100 in the summers and 30 below

zero in winter.14

Prevailing winds at the Ellensburg Airport tend to arrive from the northwest, except in November

and December when they arrive from the east.15 From April to September the average wind speed

is between 10 and 15 mph, and calms to less than 5 mph in the winter. At Yakima Airport, located

10 USBR 2016 https://www.usbr.gov/projects/pdf.php?id=211 11 USBR https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=400 12 WRCC 1977 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa4414 13 WRCC 2016 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa1504 14 WRCC 2016 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa2508 15 WRCC 2002 www.wrcc.dri.edu/htmlfiles/westwinddir.html#WASHINGTON

https://www.usbr.gov/projects/pdf.php?id=211

https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=400

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just south of the planning area, winds blow consistently in from the west. Average wind speeds

range from 7-8 mph in Yakima.16

2.5 TIDES AND CURRENTS

There are no tidally influenced areas within the planning area. The Yakima River’s flow is

moderated by the presence of reservoirs and other irrigation infrastructure. The reservoirs

managed by the Yakima Project reduce the river flow in the winter, while water is being stored, and

increase from April through August, when water is released for irrigation use.

2.6 RISK ASSESSMENT

The Upper Yakima River is plentiful in natural, cultural, and economic resources, all at risk of injury

from oil spills. Potential risks to these resources include road systems, rail transportation and

facilities, aircraft, recreational boating, and other oil spill risks.

Road Systems: Vehicle traffic on roadways pose an oil spill risk in areas where they run

adjacent to the shorelines, or cross over lakes, rivers, creeks, and ditches, that drain into the

Upper Yakima River. Interstates 90 and 82 are both major highways located in the planning

area, and I-90 parallels the river closely for miles in the upper watershed. Several smaller

roads run parallel to the river, including State Highway 10 between Cle Elum and

Ellensburg, and State Highway 821 through the Yakima Canyon. There are multiple

highway bridges, as well as several smaller bridges or causeways where vehicles cross

tributaries or small lakes along shore. A vehicle spill onto one of these bridges or roadways

can cause fuel or oil to flow from hardened surfaces into the Upper Yakima River or its

tributaries. Commercial trucks can contain hundreds to thousands of gallons of fuel and oil,

especially fully loaded tank trucks, and may carry almost any kind of cargo, including

hazardous waste or other materials that might injure sensitive resources if spilled. Smaller

vehicle accidents pose a risk as well, a risk commensurate to the volume of fuel and oil they

carry.

Rail Transportation and Facilities: Rail companies transport oil via manifest trains in this

area. Manifest trains include: up to four locomotives, a mix of non-oil merchandise cars, and

one or more 714-barrel (29,998 gallon) capacity USDOT-approved tank cars carrying

refined oil products, such as diesel, lubrication oil, or gasoline. These trains may include

emptied tank cars, each with residual quantities of up to 1,800 gallons of crude oil or

petroleum products. Every train locomotive typically holds a few hundred gallons of engine

lubrication oil, plus saddle tanks that each have an approximate capacity of 5,000 gallons of

diesel fuel. Manifest trains may also transport biological oils and non-petroleum chemicals.

16 WRCC 2006 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/climatedata/climtables/westwind/#WASHINGTON

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BNSF owns the commercial rail track in this planning area, although other rail companies

may operate trains on BNSF tracks. BNSFs Yakima Subdivision runs adjacent to the Yakima

River along much of its length, crossing the river four times within the planning area. 17

Aircraft: There are two small airports within the YAKU-GRP planning area: Easton State

Airport and Cle Elum Municipal Airport. Easton State is managed by Washington State

Department of Transportation (WSDOT), while the City of Cle Elum manages their

municipal airport. Both are primarily used for recreational, law enforcement and

emergency purposes.1819 Since both airports are within a half mile of the river, the potential

exists for aircraft failures during inbound or outbound flights that result in a spill by

releasing aviation fuel to the Upper Yakima River or its tributaries.

Recreational Boating: Accidents involving recreational water craft on the Upper Yakima

River have the potential to result in spills of a few gallons of gasoline or diesel fuel.

Examples of such accidents might include bilge discharges, vessel collisions, allisions,

groundings, fires, sinking, or explosions. Recreational boats on the Yakima are generally

small boats, due to the shallow depth of the river in several areas.

Other Spill Risks: Other potential oil spill risks in the area include dam turbine mechanical

failures, fuel storage areas (including waste oil storage), road run-off during rain events, on-

shore or near shore activities where heavy equipment is being operated or stored, and the

migration of spilled oil through soil on lands adjacent to the river or its tributary streams.

2.7 REFERENCES

Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce. (n.d.). A history of Yakima and the Valley.

Retrieved from: http://www.yakima.org/yakima/index.html

Lillquist, K. (2014). Upper Yakima River watershed glaciation field trip. Retrieved from: http://www.angelfire.com/hugefloods/Upper_Yakima_River_Valley.pdf

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (2016). Projects & Facilities: Yakima Project. Retrieved from: https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=400

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (1993). Yakima Project: A history. Retrieved from: http://www.usbr.gov/projects/pdf.php?id=211

University of California Museum of Paleontology. (2011). The Cenozoic Era. Retrieved from: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cenozoic/cenozoic.php

17 WA Dept. of ECY 2015 https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1508010.pdf 18 WSDOT 2017 https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/Easton_EastonState.htm 19 WSDOT 2017 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/allstateairports/cleelum_cleelummunicipal.htm


http://www.angelfire.com/hugefloods/Upper_Yakima_River_Valley.pdf

https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=400

http://www.usbr.gov/projects/pdf.php?id=211

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cenozoic/cenozoic.php

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1508010.pdf

https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/Easton_EastonState.htm

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Washington Department of Ecology, Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program. (2015, March 1). Washington State 2014 marine and rail oil transportation study (Publication Number: 15-08-010). Retrieved from: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1508010.pdf

Washington Department of Ecology, Water Resources Program. (2014, January 1). Focus on water availability in the Upper Yakima watershed, WRIA 39 (Publication Number: 11-11-043). Retrieved from: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/1111043.pdf

Washington Department of Natural Resources. (2017). Geologic Provinces: Columbia Basin. Retrieved from: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/geology/explore-popular-geology/geologic-provinces-washington/columbia-basin

Washington State Department of Transportation. (2017). Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway.

Retrieved from: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ScenicByways/YakimaRiver.htm

Washington State Department of Transportation. (2017). Easton State Airport. Retrieved from: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/Easton_EastonState.htm

Washington State Department of Transportation. (2017). Cle Elum Municipal Airport. Retrieved from: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/allstateairports/cleelum_cleelummunicipal.htm

Western Region Climate Center. (2002). Average wind direction (Stampede Pass). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/htmlfiles/westwinddir.html

Western Region Climate Center. (2006). Average wind speeds - MPH. Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/climatedata/climtables/westwind

Western Region Climate Center. (2016, June 8). Period of record monthly climate summary (Cle Elum 451504). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa1504

Western Region Climate Center. (2016, June 6). Period of record monthly climate summary (Ellensburg Bowers Field 452508). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa2508

Western Region Climate Center. (1977, August 31). Period of record monthly climate summary (Lake Keechelus 454414). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa4414

Yakima County Department of Public Works. (1997, October). Upper Yakima River Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan (4-1). Retrieved from: http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1005

Yakima County Department of Public Works. (1997, October). Upper Yakima River Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan (2-13). Retrieved from: http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/1118

https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1508010.pdf




http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ScenicByways/YakimaRiver.htm

https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/Easton_EastonState.htm

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/allstateairports/cleelum_cleelummunicipal.htm

http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/htmlfiles/westwinddir.html

http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/climatedata/climtables/westwind






http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1005

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Response Options and Considerations

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UPPER YAKIMA RIVER


(YAKU-GRP)

CHAPTER 4

Response Strategies and Priorities

June 2017


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Before you print this document

This chapter and its appendices, as well as the appendix at the end of Chapter 6, are provided in “landscape” page orientation. The

detailed 2-page information sheets for response strategies, notification strategies, staging areas, and boat launch locations in appendices

4A though 4D (pages 61–114) have been designed for duplex printing (front and back side of paper), “open to top” configuration.


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This chapter provides information on GRP response strategies and the order they should be implemented, based on Potential Oil Spill

Origin Points (POSOPs) and the proximity and relative priority of sensitive resources near those point locations. Area maps, sector maps,

and information on staging areas and boat launch locations are also provided in this chapter. During a spill incident, GRP response

strategies should be implemented as soon as possible. Unless circumstances unique to a particular spill situation dictate otherwise, the

priority tables in Section 4.3 should be used to decide the order that GRP strategies are deployed. The downstream movement of oil and

the time it takes to mobilize response resources to deploy GRP strategies must always be considered when setting implementation

priorities. Information on resources at risk, sensitive areas, and flight restrictions can be found in Chapter 6 of this plan. Information on

shoreline countermeasures can be found in the Northwest Area Shoreline Countermeasures Manual (NWACP Section 9420). The

Northwest Area Contingency Plan (NWACP) is available online at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/NWACP/Default.aspx.

The GRP strategies provided in this chapter have been created to reduce spilled oil’s impact on sensitive resources. They are not

everything that should or could be done during a response to lessen the chance of injury to natural, cultural, and economic resources at

risk from oil spills. Control and containment of an oil spill is always a higher priority than the implementation of GRP response strategies.

Although designed to be implemented during the initial phase of an oil spill, GRP strategies may continue to be used throughout a

response at the discretion of the Incident Commander, Unified Command, or the Environmental Unit.

4.1.1 On-site Considerations

Before Deploying a GRP Strategy (Questions to Ask)

Are conditions safe? Response managers and responders must first determine if efforts to implement a response strategy would pose an undue risk to worker safety or the public, based on conditions present during the time of the emergency. No strategy should be implemented if doing so would threaten public safety or present an unreasonable risk to the safety of responders.

Has initial control and containment been sufficiently achieved? Control and containment of the spill at or near the source are always higher priorities than the deployment of GRP response strategies, especially when concurrent response activities are not possible.

How far downstream or out into the river, lake, or marine environment is the spilled oil likely to travel before response personnel will be ready and able to deploy GRP response strategies?

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Are permits required? Consult the Northwest Area Contingency Plan Permit Summary Table (NWACP Section 9401) for information specific to your location and circumstance.

Will equipment or vehicles need to be staged on or near a roadway? If so, traffic control may be required. Contact the Washington State Patrol, or local, county, municipality, or tribal police for assistance. At minimum, Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) guidelines for work zone traffic control should be followed when working on or near a roadway.

o Kittitas County Sheriff (509) 962-7525

o Yakima County Sheriff (509) 574-2500

o Washington State Patrol District #3 (509) 575-2320

o Washington State Patrol District #6 (509) 682-8090

During Strategy Implementation (Things to Remember)

On-scene conditions (weather, currents, tides, waves, river speed, and debris) may require that strategies be modified in order to be effective. There is a significant chance that weather and conditions experienced at a particular strategy location during an actual spill event will be different from when data was gathered during field visits. Response managers and responders may modify the strategies provided in this chapter as needed to meet the challenges experienced during an actual response.

Certain strategies may call for access points or staging areas that are not easily reached at all times of the year or in all conditions.

The GRP response strategies provided in this chapter were designed for use with persistent heavy oils that float on water and may not be suitable for other petroleum products or hazardous substances. For information about non-floating oil spill response, refer to the Non-Floating Oil Spill Response Tool in the Northwest Area Contingency Plan (NWACP), Section 9412.

After Strategy Implementation (Things to Understand)

Oil containment boom should be maintained and periodically monitored to ensure its effectiveness. Changes in river or current speed will likely require modifications to boom deflection angles (see Table 4.1). Depending on conditions, some booming strategies may require around-the-clock tending.

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Water Speed and Boom Deflection Angle

Measure the speed that water is moving by anchoring a line with two floating markers/buoys attached that are spaced 100 feet apart.

Time the movement of floating debris between the two buoys, and then use Table 4.1 to estimate the water speed based on the travel time

of the debris between the two buoys. You can also measure 100 feet along a straight portion of river bank or shoreline, and time the

movement of debris between those points, but this method is generally less accurate than using the buoys. The maximum boom

deflection angle is also provided in the table, based on the water speed measurements.

Table 4.1: Water Speed Drift Measurement Table

Time to Drift

100 Feet (seconds)

Velocity (ft/sec)

Velocity (m/sec)

Velocity (knots)

Max Boom Deflection

Angle (degrees)

Boom required for 100-foot Profile to Current

(feet)

Anchors needed if Placed Every 50 feet

(number)

6 16.7 5.1 10.00 4.0 1,429 30

8 12.5 3.8 7.50 5.4 1,071 22

10 10.0 3.1 6.00 6.7 857 18

12 8.3 2.5 5.00 8.0 714 15

14 7.1 2.2 4.29 9.4 612 13

17 5.9 1.8 3.53 11.4 504 11

20 5.0 1.5 3.00 13.5 429 10

24 4.2 1.3 2.50 16.3 357 8

30 3.3 1.0 2.00 20.5 286 7

40 2.5 0.8 1.50 27.8 214 5

60 1.7 0.5 1.00 44.4 143 4

>86 ≤1.2 ≤0.35 ≤0.70 90.0 100 3

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4.1.2 Historical River Flow Ranges

Streamflow data from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was used to determine the mean monthly discharge for rivers and streams in the

planning area. Stream discharge is recorded in cubic feet per second (cfs); velocities in miles per hour (mph) or nautical miles per hour

(knots) are not available. Table 4.1 provides information that can be used to calculate local river velocities on-site, based on the time it

takes a floating object to drift 100 feet downstream from any given point in a river or creek. Additional information for USGS gage

stations in the planning area are provided below, and may include real-time or near real-time streamflow data. The USGS National Water

System Mapper is useful for locating gage stations of interest, and is available online at

http://maps.waterdata.usgs.gov/mapper/index.html.

Table 4.2: Historical River Streamflow Ranges

Monthly average flow in Cubic Feet per Second (cfs)

Yakima River at Umtanum

USGS 12484500

(data from 1933 to 2016)

Jan 1,650

Feb 1,850

Mar 2,160

Apr 3,210

May 3,930

Jun 3,810

Jul 3,360

Aug 3,410

Sep 2,020

Oct 1,160

Nov 1,120

Dec 1,660

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Figure 4-1: Mean Monthly Discharge Measurement for the Upper Yakima River


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4.2 AREA OVERVIEW MAPS

The following maps provide a geographic overview of the Upper Yakima River. Sector maps in Section 4.4 of this chapter provide more

detail on the location of response strategies, notification strategies, staging areas, boat launch locations, and Potential Oil Spill Origin

Points (POSOPs). Detailed information for each location can be found in the matrices of Section 4.5 or in the chapter appendices. Priority

tables for potential oil spill origin points can be found in Section 4.3.2.

The following area maps are provided for reference:

Response Strategy Locations

Notification Strategy Locations

Staging Areas

Boat Launch Locations

Potential Oil Spill Origin Points


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Figure 4-2: Response Strategy Locations


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Figure 4-3: Notification Strategy Locations


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Figure 4-4: Staging Area Locations


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Figure 4-5: Boat Launch Locations


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Figure 4-6: Potential Oil Spill Origin Points in Area


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4.3 STRATEGY AND RESPONSE PRIORITIES

4.3.1 General Response Priorities

The following list provides the order of response priorities after an oil spill in the planning area occurs.

Safety is always the number one priority. Do not implement GRP strategies or take actions that will unduly jeopardize public, worker, or personal safety.

Notify local public health and safety personnel.

Control and contain the source of the spill; mobilize resources to the spill location. Source control and containment are always a higher priority than the implementation of GRP strategies.

Determine the priority or order GRP strategies should be implemented based on the location of the spill or affected area. Priorities based on POSOPs are included in this chapter and should be used unless the situation or circumstances dictate otherwise (see Section 4.3.2).

As response resources become available, implement the GRP Strategies in order of priority or as necessary based on the scenario, trajectory, or conditions of the day.

Permits may be required. Consult the Northwest Area Contingency Plan Permit Summary Table (NWACP Section 9401) for information.

4.3.2 Strategy Priorities based on Potential Oil Spill Origin Points

Potential Oil Spill Origin Points (POSOPs) are geographic locations that have a defined list of response strategy implementation priorities

provided in a table within Section 4.3. The placement of each POSOP is often based on spill risks in the area. Occasionally POSOPs are

generalized to ensure implementation priorities are developed throughout an entire planning area.

These points are displayed on area overview and sector maps as red boxes. In establishing priorities during a response, or selecting an

appropriate POSOP, the downstream and/or tidal movement of spilled oil and the time it takes to mobilize and deploy response resources

must be considered. Generally, on streams, creeks, and rivers, GRP strategies should first be implemented downstream, well beyond the

furthest extent of the spill, with deployments continuing upstream towards the spill source and in some cases slightly beyond. POSOPs

are alphabetically designated.

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The following tables provide the strategy implementation order for Potential Oil Spill Origin Points in the Upper Yakima River GRP; points

YAKU-A through YAKU-D. The priority tables provided in this section were developed using a combination of variables, including:

notification time, travel time for responders and equipment, average and seasonal flow rates, average winds, deployment time, proximity

to the spill source, trustee input, the relative priority of the resources at risk, and other considerations.

Source control and containment are a higher priority than GRP strategy implementation


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Table 4.3: YAKU-A (Keechelus Dam YAKU-215.0)

YAKU-A (Keechelus Dam YAKU-215.0)

Implementation Priority

Strategy Number

Sector Map

Strategy Matrix

Strategy Details Comments

1 YAKU-202.6 46 56 83

2 YAKU-183.4 47 56 81

3 YAKU-183.1 47 55 79

4 YAKU-181.9 47 55 77


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Table 4.4: YAKU-B (I-90 and BNSF Bridges ~YAKU-191.0)

YAKU-B (I-90 and BNSF Bridges ~YAKU-191.0)


Strategy Number

Sector Map

Strategy Matrix


1 YAKU-164.6 49 55 73 Boat launch may be snowed in

2 YAKU-164.5 49 55 71 Boat launch may be snowed in

3 YAKU-167.5 49 55 75

4 YAKU-181.9 47 55 77

YAKU-183.4 47 56 81

6 YAKU-183.1 47 55 79

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Table 4.5: YAKU-C (BNSF Bridge near Thorp~YAKU-165.5)

YAKU-C (BNSF Bridge near Thorp~YAKU-165.5)


Strategy Number

Sector Map

Strategy Matrix


1 YAKU-148.6 50 54 67 Strategy may be ineffective in high water

2 YAKU-155.8 50 54 69

YAKU-164.5 49 55 71 Boat launch may be snowed in

YAKU-164.6 49 55 73 Boat launch may be snowed in

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Table 4.6: YAKU-D (BNSF Bridge Upper Canyon ~YAKU-146.0)

YAKU-D (BNSF Bridge Upper Canyon ~YAKU-146.0)

Implementation

Priority

Strategy

Number

Sector

Map

Strategy

Matrix

Strategy

Details Comments

1 YAKU-139.7 51 54 63

2 YAKU-143.5 51 54 65


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4.4 SECTOR MAPS (STRATEGY LOCATIONS)

Figure 4-7: Sector Map YAKU-1


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4.5 MATRICES

4.5.1 Naming Conventions (Short Names)

Each strategy, staging area, and boat launch location in this document has been given a unique “Short Name” which includes one to six

letters denoting the associated waterbody. Following the letters are numbers that specify the location. On rivers or other linear

waterbodies, the location is named by river mile: the distance from the mouth of the river or creek upstream to the site location. Some

short names indicate whether the site is located on river right, river left, or mid-river by an “R”, “L” or “M” after the river mile. On lakes,

the numbers indicate the location by shoreline mile, typically starting at the northernmost point and increasing clockwise around the lake.

In marine areas, the numbers do not have a geographic meaning. Notification strategies are indicated by an “-N” at the end of the name.

Staging Areas and Boat Launches are indicated by the prefix “SA” or “BL”.

“YAKU” for the Upper Yakima River Area is the only short name waterbody designations associated with this plan (YAKU-GRP).

BL-YAKU-139.7

Boat Launch

Waterbody River

Mile


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4.5.2 Response Strategy Matrices

Strategy Name Location

Strategy Type

Boom Length

Boat Req? Staging Area Resources At Risk Comments

Sector Map

(Page #)

Strategy Details (Page#)

YAKU-139.7 Yakima River at Umtanum Walking Bridge 46.85614 -120.48395

Collection Boom 600ft

Yes Onsite Stage onsite at Umtanum Creek Recreation Site.

Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand-launch boat with motor onsite (BL-YAKU-139.7). Bridge is ~20 ft above water surface. Do not collect on river left. Minimize ground disturbance on river left.

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YAKU-143.5 Yakima River at Canyon Rd MP 20 46.88460 -120.47836


Yes Onsite Stage onsite using large gravel shoulder.

Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands

Handlaunch onsite, can carefully trailer boat up to water's edge. Quiet pool by launch, 20 ft offshore current picks up fast.

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YAKU-148.6 Yakima River at Ringer Road 46.93103 -120.51870


Yes Remote Stage at Thrall (Ringer Road) Boat Launch, SA-YAKU-148.1, 0.5 mi downstream.

Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands

Water levels may require large adjustment of anchor points. Walking trail from road to bank ~20 ft.

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YAKU-155.8 Yakima River at Thorp Highway Bridge 47.00545 -120.59643


Yes Onsite Stage onsite at gravel lot off Thorp Rd shoulder.

Habitat Restoration Site/Project, Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species

Hand-launch from river left near Point A. Road to collection area/Point B is steep and may be snowed in. If vac truck stays near road shoulder, will need extension hose and booster pump for height.

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Strategy Type

Boom Length


Sector Map

(Page #)


YAKU-164.5 CID Strawberry Flat Intake 47.09620 -120.68923

Exclusion Boom 100ft, Sorbent 200ft

Yes Remote Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp).

Economic Resource, Water Intakes

Concrete wall at intake, vegetation mostly cleared at anchor points. Pump active mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.

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YAKU-164.6 Yakima River at Highway 10 47.09733 -120.69044


Yes Remote Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp Property), 0.8 mi upstream.

Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes, Wetlands

Large gravel shoulder at collection point for vac truck; steep bank. Water intake nearby is seasonal mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at CID office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.

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YAKU-167.5 Clark Flat Intake Exclusion 47.10601 -120.72227


Yes Onsite Stage and handlaunch onsite at intake.

Economic Resource, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Easy slopes on either side of intake and then heavy brush. May need chainsaw if machete is not enough.

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YAKU-181.9 Yakima River near Younger Screens 47.18875 -120.92978


Yes Onsite Stage onsite using roadway shoulder. Lane closure may be required.

Economic Resource, Fish Screens, Salmon - Chinook, Salmon Habitat, Steelhead, T/E Species

Handlaunch boat onsite. If no snow, dirt road along irrigation canal accessible from down the road.

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YAKU-183.1 Yakima River at Cle Elum Way Bridge 47.19220 -120.94958


Yes Onsite Stage onsite at gravel parking area.

Economic Resource, Salmon - Chinook, T/E Species, Water Intakes, Wetlands

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand launch upstream from gravel road along railroad tracks, upstream edge of rip-rap.

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Strategy Type

Boom Length


Sector Map

(Page #)


YAKU-183.4 Side Channel Above Cle Elum Water Intake

47.19071

-120.95379


Yes Onsite

Stage and launch from river left, 900ft downstream.

Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Handlaunch from river left about 900ft downstream, where rip-rap meets trees. In low water may need to anchor to tiny island north of side channel.

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YAKU-202.6 Lake Easton Above Diversion Dam 47.24287 -121.19010


Yes Remote Stage and launch at Lake Easton Boat Launch SA-YAKU-203.1

Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes

Private campground, Bureau of Reclamation property, employee lives onsite. Gravel road to collection site. Could launch or stage onsite if needed. Water quiet at shore, flat shore at collection point.

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4.5.3 Notification Strategy Matrices

Notification Strategy Location

Strategy Type Resources at Risk Implementation Comments

Sector Map

(Page #)


YAKU-174.0-N Kittitas County Water Purveyors 47.16633 -120.83316

Notification Economic Resource, Water Intakes

Call KCWP 24/7 answering service at 509-925-6158 and tell them it is an emergency and you require an immediate callback. Inform the caller of the spill situation so they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include activating a phone tree to irrigation users and shutting down water intakes or pumps.

Notify Kittitas County Water Purveyors of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources

48 87

YAKU-183.1-N City of Cle Elum Municipal Water Intake 47.19155 -120.94853

Notification Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes

Call Director of Public Works at 509-260-1247 and inform them of any significant spill that may impact their drinking water intake on the Yakima River.

Notify City of Cle Elum of any spill so they can take action to protect their drinking water intake

47 89

YAKU-184.5-N Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility 47.18597 -120.97666

Notification Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes

Call Hatchery Manager at 509-674-9390, or Foreman at 509-674-9391 and inform them of any significant oil spills in the area so they can take action to protect the resources under their control. Contacts are located at the Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility, but manage all acclimation sites in the Upper Yakima area.

Notify fish hatchery of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources

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Notification Strategy Location

Strategy Type Resources at Risk Implementation Comments

Sector Map

(Page #)


YAKU-202.3-N Lake Easton Diversion Dam 47.24171 -121.18825

Notification Economic Resource, Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes

Call Kittitas Reclamation District at 509-925-6158 and the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and notify them of any significant oil spill, or potential spill, that impacts, or threatens to impact, the Diversion Dam on Lake Easton, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their irrigation intake, fish ladder or other infrastructure.

Notify Kittitas Reclamation District so they can take action to protect the resources under their control.

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YAKU-214.5-N Keechelus Dam 47.32257 -121.33735

Notification Economic Resource, Public Lands/Facilities

Call US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact Keechelus Lake or the Yakima River, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their fish ladder or other infrastructure near this location.

Notify Bureau of Reclamation so they can take action to protect their dam infrastructure

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CHAPTER 4 59

4.5.4 Staging Area Matrices

Staging Area Name Position Nearest Address Contact Strategies

Served Comments

Sector Map

(Page #)


SA-YAKU-148.1 Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch

46.92659-120.51668

1371 Ringer LoopEllensburg, WA 98926

WDFW Region 3 South Central Management agency for water access site Yakima, WA 98902 509-575-2740

YAKU-148.6 Coordinate use of staging area with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.

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SA-YAKU-165.4 WDFW Thorp Property

47.10088-120.70178

15261 N Thorp HwyThorp, WA 98946


YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6

Coordinate use of staging area with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.

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SA-YAKU-203.1 Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp

47.25338 -121.19515

684 Easton Lake Rd Easton, WA 98925

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Lake Easton State Park WA 98922 509-656-2586

YAKU-202.6 Coordinate staging area use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).

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4.5.5 Boat Launch Matrices

Boat Launch Name Position Nearest Address Contact

Strategies Served Comments

Sector Map

(Page #)


BL-YAKU-139.7 Umtanum Recreation Site (BLM)

46.85540-120.48306

16972 Canyon Rd

Ellensburg, WA 98926

Bureau of Land Management Wenatchee Office Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-665-2100

YAKU-139.7 Coordinate use of boat launch with Bureau of Land Management's Wenatchee Office; call 509-665-2100.

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BL-YAKU-148.1 Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch

46.92659-120.51668



YAKU-148.6 Coordinate use of boat launch with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.

50 109

BL-YAKU-165.4 WDFW Thorp Property

47.10088-120.70178



YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6

Coordinate use of boat launch with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.

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BL-YAKU-203.1 Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp

47.25338 -121.19515

684 Easton Lake Rd Easton, WA 98925

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Lake Easton State Park WA 98922 509-656-2586

YAKU-202.6 Coordinate boat launch use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).

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Appendix 4A 61

APPENDIX 4A

Response Strategy 2-Pagers


Appendix 4A 62

RESPONSE STRATEGIES LIST

YAKU-139.7 YAKU-143.5 YAKU-148.6

YAKU-155.8 YAKU-164.5 YAKU-164.6

YAKU-167.5 YAKU-181.9 YAKU-183.1

YAKU-183.4 YAKU-202.6


Appendix 4A 63

8YAKU-139.7

Yakima River at Umtanum Walking Bridge YAKU-139.7

Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Heavy Vegetation; Dangerous Wildlife; Active Rail Line Nearby

Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite at Umtanum Creek Recreation Site.

Using workboat, secure 600 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.85676, -120.4841). Extend boom S downstream and secure under pedestrian bridge at Point B, creating collection pocket under bridge. Tie off remaining boom to bridge, near river left, at Point C (46.8556, -120.4838). Do not disturb ground on river left. Use shoreside anchoring systems at Point A only. Adjust Points A and B as needed for conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection from bridge using extension stinger and vac-truck, or workboat with skimmer/storage.

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand-launch boat with motor onsite (BL-YAKU-139.7). Bridge is ~20 ft above water surface. Do not collect on river left. Minimize ground disturbance on river left.

Watercourse: River - Yakima River

Resources at Risk: Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands

Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on Yakima River

Recommended Equipment

Recommended Personnel

Implementation:

Field Notes:

7 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside

600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom

1 Boat Operator3 Laborer1 Supervisor

Ellensburg46.85609, -120.48399 46° 51' 21.9", -120° 29' 2.4" 46° 51.365', -120° 29.039' Position - Location:


Appendix 4A 64

Yakima River at Umtanum Walking Bridge YAKU-139.7

YAKU-139.7 Photo: On river left, looking W towards strategy location (collection point and pedestrian bridge). Taken 2/24/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

16972 Canyon RdEllensburg, WA 98926

BNSF RailroadPre-Notification Required : Service Interruption Desk817-352-2832

Bureau of Land ManagementLand/Property Contact : Wenatchee Office509-665-2100

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn left on Canyon Rd (WA-821) (8.25 miles)6. Turn right at sign for Umtanum Recreation Site. 7. Site is at pedestrian bridge in NW corner of parking area.


Appendix 4A 65

9YAKU-143.5

Yakima River at Canyon Rd MP 20 YAKU-143.5

Site Safety: Active Rail Line; Water Hazard; Traffic Hazard; Dangerous Wildlife; Slips, Trips, Falls; Eroding Banks

Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite using large gravel shoulder.

Using workboat, secure 600ft section of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.8846, -120.4797). Extend boom E and secure to shore on river left, near Point B (46.8845, -120.47765; just downstream of hand-launch area). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using skimmer/storage or vac-truck on road shoulder.

Handlaunch onsite, can carefully trailer boat up to water's edge. Quiet pool by launch, 20 ft offshore current picks up fast.


Resources at Risk: Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands

Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on the Yakima River



Implementation:

Field Notes:


600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)




Appendix 4A 66

Yakima River at Canyon Rd MP 20 YAKU-143.5

YAKU-143.5 Photo: From river left, looking W upstream towards strategy location. Handlaunch pool on photo right. Taken 2/24/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact



Bureau of Land ManagementLand/Property Contact : Wenatchee Office509-665-2100

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East towards Yakima.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn left on Canyon Rd (WA-821) (4.37 miles)6. Pull over onto gravel shoulder on right just before Milepost 20. May already be trucks/boat trailers on site.


Appendix 4A 67

10YAKU-148.6 Yakima River at Ringer Road YAKU-148.6

Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Dangerous Wildlife; Snow Accumulation; Eroding Banks

Staging Area: Remote : Stage at Thrall (Ringer Road) Boat Launch, SA-YAKU-148.1, 0.5 mi downstream.

Using workboat, secure 400 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.9313, -120.5194). Extend boom SE downstream and secure to shore on river left, near Point B (46.93075, -120.5183). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using skimmer/storage or vac-truck on Ringer Loop Road.

Water levels may require large adjustment of anchor points. Walking trail from road to bank ~20 ft.


Resources at Risk: Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands




Implementation:

Field Notes:


400 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom




Appendix 4A 68

Yakima River at Ringer Road YAKU-148.6

YAKU-148.6 Photo: On river left, looking NW upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/13/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact


WDFW Region 3 South CentralPrimary Contact : Management agency for water access site

Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA SA-YAKU-148.1 WDFW Thrall:1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 109.2. At exit 109 take ramp on the right to Canyon Road toward Ellensburg (0.28 miles)3. Make sharp left on Canyon Rd (Yakima River Cyn) (3.29 miles)4. Turn right on Ringer Loop (second sign for Ringer Loop) (0.27 miles)5. Turn left into WDFW boat launch parking area.


Appendix 4A 69

11YAKU-155.8

Yakima River at Thorp Highway Bridge YAKU-155.8

Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Dangerous Wildlife; Heavy Vegetation; Steep Slopes; Snow/Ice Accumulation

Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite at gravel lot off Thorp Rd shoulder.

Using workboat, secure 400 feet of boom to shore on river left, near Point A (47.00584, -120.5965). Extend boom S downstream and secure to shore on river right, near Point B (47.005, -120.5963; underneath road bridge). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using skimmer/storage or vac-truck.

Hand-launch from river left near Point A. Road to collection area/Point B is steep and may be snowed in. If vac truck stays near road shoulder, will need extension hose and booster pump for height.


Resources at Risk: Habitat Restoration Site/Project, Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species




Implementation:

Field Notes:


400 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom


Ellensburg47.00545, -120.59643 47° 0' 19.6", -120° 35' 47.1" 47° .327', -120° 35.786' Position - Location:


Appendix 4A 70

Yakima River at Thorp Highway Bridge YAKU-155.8

YAKU-155.8 Photo: On river right under bridge, looking N upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/13/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

61 S Thorp HwyEllensburg, WA 98926

Washington State Patrol District 6Land/Property Contact : Ellensburg Detachment Office

Ellensburg, WA509-925-5303

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 106.2. At exit 106 take ramp on the right to US-97 N toward Ellensburg / Wenatchee (0.34 miles)3. Continue on US-97 (0.08 miles)4. Turn right on S Thorp Hwy (0.2 miles). 5. Just across bridge, turn left into large dirt/gravel area on road shoulder. Site is down slope under bridge.


Appendix 4A 71

12YAKU-164.5

CID Strawberry Flat Intake YAKU-164.5

Site Safety: Water Hazard; Slips, Trips, Falls; Steep Slope; Eroding Banks; Heavy Vegetation

Staging Area: Remote : Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp).

Using workboat, secure 100 ft section of boom to shore on river left, upstream of intake, near Point A. Extend boom SW downstream and anchor in-channel, ~30ft offshore, near Point B (47.096, -120.6892). Secure remaining end of boom to shore on river left, downstream of intake, near Point C. Deploy sorbent boom between hard boom and intake. Use shoreside anchoring posts or existing structures to secure boom to banks. Use additional anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river.

Concrete wall at intake, vegetation mostly cleared at anchor points. Pump active mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.


Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Water Intakes

Strategy Objective: Exclusion : Keep oil out of Cascade Irrigation District water intake



Implementation:

Field Notes:


100 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent200 Feet Boom - Sorbent

1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom


Thorp47.09619, -120.68928 47° 5' 46.3", -120° 41' 21.4" 47° 5.771', -120° 41.357' Position - Location:


Appendix 4A 72

CID Strawberry Flat Intake YAKU-164.5

YAKU-164.5 Photo: Aerial photo (cropped) looking E towards strategy location. Taken 4/17/2007.

Nearest Address

Site Contact


Cascade Irrigation DistrictLand/Property Owner : Pump Station Landowner509-925-6158

Kittitas County Water PurveyorsAfter Hours and Weekends Contact : Irrigation Group509-925-6158

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp):1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot.

.DIRECTIONS TO WATER INTAKE:1. From staging area, take a right onto N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)2. Turn right on WA-10 (1.46 miles)3. Pull over onto large gravel shoulder next to water intake pump.


Appendix 4A 73

13YAKU-164.6 Yakima River at Strawberry Flat YAKU-164.6

Site Safety: Traffic Hazard; Heavy Vegetation; Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Steep Slopes; Eroding Banks; Dangerous Wildlife

Staging Area: Remote : Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp Property), 0.8 mi upstream.

Using workboat, secure 500 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (47.098, -120.6915). Extend boom SE downstream and , shore to shore on river left near Point B (47.0968, -120.6896). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using vac-truck or skimmer/storage from large gravel shoulder.

Large gravel shoulder at collection point for vac truck; steep bank. Water intake nearby is seasonal mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at CID office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.


Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes, Wetlands




Implementation:

Field Notes:


500 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom




Appendix 4A 74

Yakima River at Strawberry Flat YAKU-164.6

YAKU-164.6 Photo: From river left, looking NW upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/14/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact


Cascade Irrigation DistrictLand/Property Owner : Pump Station Landowner509-925-6158

Kittitas County Water PurveyorsAfter Hours and Weekends Contact : Irrigation Group509-925-6158

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp):1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot..DIRECTIONS TO SITE FOR VAC-TRUCK:1. From staging area, take a right onto N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)2. Turn right on WA-10 (1.46 miles)3. Pull over onto large gravel shoulder next to water intake pump.


Appendix 4A 75

14YAKU-167.5

Clark Flat Intake Exclusion YAKU-167.5

Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Eroding Banks; Heavy Vegetation; Active Rail Line Nearby

Staging Area: Onsite : Stage and handlaunch onsite at intake.

Using workboat, anchor 300 ft section of boom to shore on river left, upstream of intake. Extend downstream and anchor in channel, near B (47.106, -120.7224; ~20 ft from railing). Extend remaining boom south to shore and anchor on river left, near C. Back hard boom with sorbent.

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Easy slopes on either side of intake and then heavy brush. May need chainsaw if machete is not enough.


Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes

Strategy Objective: Exclusion : Keep oil out of Yakama Nation Hatchery Water Intake



Implementation:

Field Notes:



1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)




Appendix 4A 76

Clark Flat Intake Exclusion YAKU-167.5

YAKU-167.5 Photo: On river left, looking N upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/14/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

1698 Dudley RdThorp, WA 98946


Yakama Nation Fisheries - Cle ElumLand/Property Contact : Hatchery Manager509-674-9390

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.81 miles)7. Turn right on Dudley Rd (1.35 miles)8. Intake is past hatchery facilities at end of road.


Appendix 4A 77

15YAKU-181.9

Yakima River near Younger Screens YAKU-181.9

Site Safety: Water Hazard; Slips, Trips, Falls

Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite using roadway shoulder. Lane closure may be required.

Using workboat, secure 600 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (47.1886, -120.9308). Extend boom E downstream and secure to shore on river left, near Point B (47.18875, -120.92877; upstream of irrigation channel). Deploy sorbent across side channel on both sides of ecology blocks. Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using vac-truck or skimmer/storage from road shoulder.

Handlaunch boat onsite. If no snow, dirt road along irrigation canal accessible from down the road.


Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Fish Screens, Salmon - Chinook, Salmon Habitat, Steelhead, T/E Species

Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on the Yakima River



Implementation:

Field Notes:


600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)


Cle Elum47.18875, -120.92978 47° 11' 19.5", -120° 55' 47.2" 47° 11.325', -120° 55.787' Position - Location:


Appendix 4A 78

Yakima River near Younger Screens YAKU-181.9

YAKU-181.9 Photo: On river left, looking W upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/14/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

578 Hanson Ponds RdCle Elum, WA 98922

City of Cle Elum Public WorksPrimary Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247

US Bureau of ReclamationSecondary Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager509-406-3031

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 84.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.77 miles)4. Turn right on N Oaks Ave (N Oakes Ave) (0.59 miles)5. Turn left on Hanson Ponds Rd - turn left to go behind RV park buildings (0.4 miles)6. Site is along road, before bridge over side channel.


Appendix 4A 79

16YAKU-183.1

Yakima River at Cle Elum Way Bridge YAKU-183.1

Site Safety: Active Rail Line; Traffic Hazard; Rip-Rap; Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard

Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite at gravel parking area.

Using workboat, secure 600 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (47.1918, -120.9508; upstream of side channel). Extend boom NE downstream and secure to shore on river left near Point B (47.19236, -120.9488). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using vac-truck or skimmer/storage from large gravel shoulder.

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand launch upstream from gravel road along railroad tracks, upstream edge of rip-rap.


Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Salmon - Chinook, T/E Species, Water Intakes, Wetlands




Implementation:

Field Notes:


600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)




Appendix 4A 80

Yakima River at Cle Elum Way Bridge YAKU-183.1

YAKU-183.1 Photo: From river left, looking W upstream at strategy location. Downstream of bridge at collection point. Taken 3/14/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

93 S Cle Elum WayCle Elum, WA 98922

City of Cle Elum Public WorksPrimary Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247

Kittitas County SheriffAlternate Contact : 24 hour staffed line509-925-8534

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 84.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.28 miles)5. Site is at the I-90 overpass, immediately after the railroad tracks, but before the river bridge. Pull over on the left side to gravel area.


Appendix 4A 81

17YAKU-183.4

Side Channel Above Cle Elum Water Intake YAKU-183.4

Site Safety: Active Rail Line; Traffic Hazard; Logs/Debris; Water Hazard; Slips, Trips, Falls; Seasonal Snow Accumulation

Staging Area: Onsite : Stage and launch from river left, 900ft downstream.

Using handlaunch boat, secure 200 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.1906, -120.954, upstream of side channel). Extend boom NE downstream and secure in-channel, near Point B (about ~30 ft from shore). Secure remaining end of boom to shore on river right, near Point C (47.1908, -120.9534; downstream of side channel). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river.

Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Handlaunch from river left about 900ft downstream, where rip-rap meets trees. In low water may need to anchor to tiny island north of side channel.

Watercourse: River - Side Channel - Yakima River

Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes

Strategy Objective: Exclusion : Keep oil out of side channel on river right



Implementation:

Field Notes:



1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom




Appendix 4A 82

Side Channel Above Cle Elum Water Intake YAKU-183.4

YAKU-183.4 Photo: Aerial photo showing side channel, looking from river left looking SW upstream towards strategy location. Boom location drawn in yellow. Taken 4/17/2007.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

100 S Cle Elum WayCle Elum, WA 98922


City of Cle Elum Public WorksEmergency Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS TO HANDLAUNCH SITE:1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 84.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.56 miles)5. Before bridge, under I-90 overpass, use shoulder on either side of the road to park and stage.6. Handlaunch area is just upstream where rip-rap ends and treeline begins. Gravel road to that location.


Appendix 4A 83

18YAKU-202.6 Lake Easton Above Diversion Dam YAKU-202.6

Site Safety: Dam Spillway; Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard

Staging Area: Remote : Stage and launch at Lake Easton Boat Launch SA-YAKU-203.1

Using workboat, secure 600 ft of boom to shore on west bank, at/near Point A (47.2431, -121.1914). Angle boom southeast across lake and secure to shore on east bank, at/near Point B (47.2427, -121.1891). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angles as needed based on conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in water. Vac-truck or skimmer/storage collection at Point A.

Private campground, Bureau of Reclamation property, employee lives onsite. Gravel road to collection site. Could launch or stage onsite if needed. Water quiet at shore, flat shore at collection point.

Watercourse: River - Above a Dam - Lake Easton along Yakima River

Resources at Risk: Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes




Implementation:

Field Notes:


600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom


Easton47.24287, -121.19010 47° 14' 34.3", -121° 11' 24.4" 47° 14.572', -121° 11.406' Position - Location:


Appendix 4A 84

Lake Easton Above Diversion Dam YAKU-202.6

YAKU-202.6 Photo: From Lake Easton shore on east bank (near collection site/Point A), looking NW at strategy location. Taken 5/9/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

899 Easton Lake RdEaston, WA 98925

Kittitas Reclamation DistrictPre-Notification Required : Lake Easton Dam Staff509-925-6158

US Bureau of ReclamationSecondary Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager509-406-3031

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS TO SA-YAKU-203.1 LAKE EASTON BOAT LAUNCH:1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 70.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.21 miles)5. Proceed through ranger gate and turn right (0.9 miles)6. Boat launch is on the left. Facilities are another 0.1 miles ahead at road's end..DIRECTIONS FOR VAC TRUCK TO COLLECTION AREA:(Repeat steps 1-4 above)5. Proceed through ranger gate, go straight through intersection to yellow gate. Wait for Bureau of Reclamation escort (staff lives onsite). 6. Site is off to the right along gravel road, at private campground area.


Appendix 4B 85

APPENDIX 4B

Notification Strategy 2-Pagers


Appendix 4B 86

NOTIFICATION STRATEGIES – LIST

YAKU-174.0-N YAKU-183.1-N YAKU-184.5-N

YAKU-202.3-N YAKU-214.5-N


Appendix 4B 87

19YAKU-174.0-N

Kittitas County Water Purveyors YAKU-174.0-N

Call KCWP 24/7 answering service at 509-925-6158 and tell them it is an emergency and you require an immediate callback. Inform the caller of the spill situation so they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include activating a phone tree to irrigation users and shutting down water intakes or pumps.

Hundreds of users along the river in Kittitas County, multiple intake points. Address is for office.

Watercourse: River - Below a Dam - Yakima River

Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Water Intakes

Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify Kittitas County Water Purveyors of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources

Communication Process and Action:

Implementation:

Field Notes:

Call KCWP 24/7 answering service at 509-925-6158 and tell them it is an emergency and you require an immediate callback.

Inform the caller of the spill situation so they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include activating a phone tree to irrigation users and shutting down water intakes or pumps.

Position - Location: 47° 9.980', -120° 49.990' 47° 9' 58.8", -120° 49' 59.4" Ellensburg47.16633, -120.83316


Appendix 4B 88

Kittitas County Water Purveyors YAKU-174.0-N

YAKU-174.0-N Photo: No photo available

Nearest Address

Site Contact

315 N Water StreetEllensburg, WA 98926

Kittitas County Water PurveyorsEmergency Contact : Irrigation Group

WA509-925-6158

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass2. At exit 106 take ramp on the right to US-97 N toward Ellensburg / Wenatchee (0.34 miles)3. Continue on US-97 (0.5 miles)4. Turn right on N Dolarway Rd (1.34 miles)5. Continue on N Railroad Ave (0.31 miles)6. Turn left on W 5th Ave (0.4 miles)7. Turn right on N Water St (0.13 miles)8. Finish at offices for King County Water Purveyors, 315 N Water Street, 98926, on the right


Appendix 4B 89

20YAKU-183.1-N

City of Cle Elum Municipal Water Intake YAKU-183.1-N

Call Director of Public Works at 509-260-1247 and inform them of any significant spill that may impact their drinking water intake on the Yakima River.

Intake is on river right at Memorial Park, just downstream of S Cle Elum Way Bridge, across from I-90 and BNSF tracks.


Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes

Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify City of Cle Elum of any spill so they can take action to protect their drinking water intake


Implementation:

Field Notes:

Call Director of Public Works at 509-260-1247 and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts, or threatens to impact, the Yakima River within the planning area so that they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions might include the closure of water intake pumps or activation of their spill plan.

If no answer at the above number, try the following numbers in order until someone at Cle Elum has been notified: Kittitas County Sheriff 24-hour: 509-925-8534Cle Elum PW Assistant Director: 509-260-1236 OR 509-674-2262

Position - Location: 47° 11.493', -120° 56.912' 47° 11' 29.6", -120° 56' 54.7" Cle Elum47.19155, -120.94853


Appendix 4B 90

City of Cle Elum Municipal Water Intake YAKU-183.1-N

YAKU-183.1-N Photo: On Yakima River left, looking across river towards intake on river right, downstream of S Cle Elum Way bridge.

Nearest Address

Site Contact

401 Grant StCle Elum, WA 98943

City of Cle Elum Public WorksPrimary Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247Kittitas County SheriffEmergency Contact : 24 hour staffed line509-925-8534

Driving Directions

DIRECTIONS TO WATER INTAKE: 1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.56 miles)5. Take the first left after the bridge into the gravel parking area for Memorial Park. Intake is at theriverbank.

DIRECTIONS TO PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE (CITY HALL):1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.7 miles)4. City Hall is on the right, at the corner of First and N Oaks.


Appendix 4B 91

21YAKU-184.5-N

Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility YAKU-184.5-N

Call Hatchery Manager at 509-674-9390, or Foreman at 509-674-9391 and inform them of any significant oil spills in the area so they can take action to protect the resources under their control. Contacts are located at the Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility, but manage all acclimation sites in the Upper Yakima area.

Main hatchery intake is on river left at RM 184, between railroad and river. Other hatchery intakes located at River Miles 201.5 (Easton Site), 179.4 (Boone Pond), 167.4 (Clark Flat), and 159.1 (Holmes Pond).


Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes

Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify fish hatchery of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources


Implementation:

Field Notes:

Call Hatchery Manager at 509-674-9390, or Foreman at 509-674-9391 and inform them of any significant oil spills in the area so they can take action to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include shutting down water intakes or stopping the release of fish during a spill.

If nobody at the hatchery can be reached, call the following numbers until someone at the Yakama Nation has been notified: Environmental Manager: 509-945-2939Lower Yakima River hatcheries: 509-945-5899

Position - Location: 47° 11.158', -120° 58.600' 47° 11' 9.5", -120° 58' 36.0" Cle Elum47.18597, -120.97666


Appendix 4B 92

Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility YAKU-184.5-N

YAKU-184.5-N Photo: Yakama Nation Fisheries

Nearest Address

Site Contact

1144 Spring Chinook WayCle Elum, WA 98922

Yakama Nation Fisheries - Cle ElumEmergency Contact : Hatchery Manager509-674-9390Yakama NationAlternate Contact : Environmental Management Program509-945-2939

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 towards Cle Elum.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.34 miles)5. Turn right on Charter Rd (0.89 miles)6. Turn left on Spring Chinook Way (0.61 miles)7. Finish at 1144 Spring Chinook Way, 98922, on the right


Appendix 4B 93

22YAKU-202.3-N

Lake Easton Diversion Dam YAKU-202.3-N

Call Kittitas Reclamation District at 509-925-6158 and the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and notify them of any significant oil spill, or potential spill, that impacts, or threatens to impact, the Diversion Dam on Lake Easton, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their irrigation intake, fish ladder or other infrastructure.

Lower end of Lake Easton on the Yakima River

Watercourse: River - Above a Dam - Lake Easton at Yakima River

Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes

Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify Kittitas Reclamation District so they can take action to protect the resources under their control.


Implementation:

Field Notes:

Call Kittitas Reclamation District at 509-925-6158 and the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031, and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact the Yakima River within the planning area so that they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions might include the closure of water intake pumps, fish ladders and fish gates, or modification of flow through dams.

Kittitas Reclamation District has a staff member living onsite at the dam who can take swift action and also open the gate to provide access for response contractors. After hours, leave message with answering service requesting emergency callback.

If no answer at the above numbers, try the following numbers until someone is reached: Field Office Manager (M-F): 509-575-5848x213Water Storage Supervisor: 509-930-7190Fish Passage Foreman: 509-930-6655 or 509-575-5848x275

Position - Location: 47° 14.503', -121° 11.295' 47° 14' 30.2", -121° 11' 17.7" Easton47.24171, -121.18825


Appendix 4B 94

Lake Easton Diversion Dam YAKU-202.3-N

YAKU-202.3-N Photo: Kittitas Reclamation District

Nearest Address

Site Contact

399 Lake Easton State Park RdEaston, WA 98925

Kittitas Reclamation DistrictEmergency Contact : Lake Easton Dam Staff509-925-6158US Bureau of ReclamationSecondary Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager509-406-3031

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.21 miles)5. Pass through the gate and continue to the end of the road.


Appendix 4B 95

23YAKU-214.5-N

Keechelus Dam YAKU-214.5-N

Call US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact Keechelus Lake or the Yakima River, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their fish ladder or other infrastructure near this location.

Keechelus Lake passes through Keechelus Dam to the Yakima River. Easton Diversion Dam is located at River Mile 202 at Lake Easton.

Watercourse: River - Above a Dam - Keechelus Lake - Yakima River

Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Public Lands/Facilities

Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify Bureau of Reclamation so they can take action to protect their dam infrastructure


Implementation:

Field Notes:

Call the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031, and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact Keechelus Lake or the Yakima River within the planning area so that they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions might include the closure of water intake pumps, fish ladders and fish gates, or modification of flow through dams, either at Keechelus, Easton Diversion Dam, or other sites downstream.

If no answer at the above number, try the following numbers until someone at BoR is reached: Field Office Manager (M-F): 509-575-5848x213Water Storage Supervisor: 509-930-7190Fish Passage Foreman: 509-930-6655 or 509-575-5848x275

Position - Location: 47° 19.354', -121° 20.241' 47° 19' 21.3", -121° 20' 14.5" Easton47.32257, -121.33735


Appendix 4B 96

Keechelus Dam YAKU-214.5-N

YAKU-214.5-N Photo: US Bureau of Reclamation

Nearest Address

Site Contact

1394 Lost Lake RdEaston, WA 98925

US Bureau of ReclamationEmergency Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager

Yakima, WA 98901-2058509-406-3031

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 62 take ramp on the right toward Stampede Pass / Lake Kachess (0.23 miles)3. Make sharp right on Kachess Lake Rd (0.1 miles)4. Continue on NF-54 (Stampede Pass Rd) (1 miles)5. Bear right on Lost Lake Rd (1.48 miles)6. Turn right at yellow gate, then keep right until arrival at office (1 miles). 7. Escort required to get through gate, call ahead first.


Appendix 4C 97

APPENDIX 4C

Staging Area 2-Pagers


Appendix 4C 98

STAGING AREAS - LIST

SA-YAKU-148.1

SA-YAKU-165.4 SA-YAKU-203.1


Appendix 4C 99

1SA-YAKU-148.1

GRP Response Strategies Served:

YAKU-148.6

Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch SA-YAKU-148.1


Location Information

Comments:

Staging Area

Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade

Cell Phone Coverage Yes 3 Bars Verizon 3G

Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 37000 Sq Ft

Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Gravel 100 %

Parking - Car Not Marked 40 Parking - Trailer Not Marked 20 Power NoRestroom Restroom - Vault 1 User Fee Yes Discover Pass Required

Waste Disposal NoneWater (potable) No

46° 55.595', -120° 31.001' Position - Location: 46° 55' 35.7", -120° 31' .0" 46.92659, -120.51668 Ellensburg


Appendix 4C 100

Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch SA-YAKU-148.1

SA-YAKU-148.1 Photo: At top of boat ramp on river left, looking S. Taken 3/14/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact



Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn right on Canyon Rd (Yakima River Cyn) (0.25 miles)6. Take the next left onto Ringer Loop (1.0 miles)7. Take the next left into the WDFW Boat Launch parking area.8. Boat launch is at far end of parking area towards the left.


Appendix 4C 101

2SA-YAKU-165.4


YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6

WDFW Thorp Property SA-YAKU-165.4



Comments:

Staging Area

Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Gravel 1 Cell Phone Coverage Not DeterminedCovered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 12000 Sq Ft

Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) GravelParking - Car Gravel 30 Parking - Trailer Gravel 15 Power NoRestroom NoneUser Fee Yes Discover Pass Required


47° 6.053', -120° 42.107' Position - Location: 47° 6' 3.2", -120° 42' 6.4" 47.10088, -120.70178 Thorp


Appendix 4C 102

WDFW Thorp Property SA-YAKU-165.4

SA-YAKU-165.4 Photo: Courtesy WDFW. Gravel take-out/hand launch area.

Nearest Address

Site Contact


WDFW Region 3 South CentralLand/Property Contact : Management agency for water access site

Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot.


Appendix 4C 103

3SA-YAKU-203.1


YAKU-202.6

Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp SA-YAKU-203.1

Coordinate staging area use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).


Comments:

Staging Area

Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) Yes 1 20 ft

Boat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade

Cell Phone Coverage Yes Verizon LTE (3 bars); Spring 3G (2 bars)

Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 14000 Sq Ft

Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Asphalt 100 %

Parking - Car Marked 50 Parking - Trailer Marked 15 Power NoRestroom Restroom - with

Showers3

User Fee Yes 7 $ launch; Discover Pass to park

Waste Disposal Dump Station 1 Dumpster plus cans

Water (potable) Yes

47° 15.203', -121° 11.709' Position - Location: 47° 15' 12.2", -121° 11' 42.5" 47.25338, -121.19515 Easton


Appendix 4C 104

Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp SA-YAKU-203.1

SA-YAKU-203.1 Photo: From top of boat ramp, looking WSW towards Lake Easton. Taken 5/9/17.

Nearest Address

Site Contact


Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionPrimary Contact : Lake Easton State Park

WA 98922509-656-2586

Driving Directions

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 70.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.12 miles)5. Turn right on Easton Lake Rd (0.7 miles)6. Turn left into boat launch parking lot.7. Facilities (restroom) and additional parking just past boat launch at road's end.


Appendix 4D 105

APPENDIX 4D

Boat Launch 2-Pagers


Appendix 4D 106

BOAT LAUNCHES – LIST

BL-YAKU-139.7 BL-YAKU-148.1 BL-YAKU-165.4 BL-YAKU-203.1


Appendix 4D 107

1BL-YAKU-139.7


YAKU-139.7

Umtanum Recreation Site (BLM) BL-YAKU-139.7

Coordinate use of boat launch with Bureau of Land Management's Wenatchee Office; call 509-665-2100.


Comments:

Boat Launch Location

Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Gravel 1 Primitive/Hand-launch

Cell Phone Coverage Yes 1 bar Verizon 3G / spotty Covered Spaces Yes 2 Small picnic tables Estimated Lot Size 35000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Gravel 100 %

Parking - Car Marked 70 Parking - Trailer Gravel 20 Power NoRestroom Restroom - Vault 2 User Fee Yes 5 /day parking; $15

overnight Waste Disposal Dump Station 1 Water (potable) No



Appendix 4D 108

Umtanum Recreation Site (BLM) BL-YAKU-139.7

Photo: From pedestrian bridge over Yakima River, looking NE at boat ramp on river left. Taken 3/24/17.

Driving Directions

Nearest Address

Site Contact


Bureau of Land ManagementLand/Property Contact : Wenatchee Office

Wenatchee, WA 98801509-665-2100

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn left on Canyon Rd (WA-821) (8.21 miles)6. Turn right at sign for Umtanum Recreation Area (BLM)

7. Boat launch is at northern end of parking area next to pedestrian bridge.


Appendix 4D 109

2BL-YAKU-148.1


YAKU-148.6

Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch BL-YAKU-148.1



Comments:


Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade

Cell Phone Coverage Yes 3 Bars Verizon 3G

Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 37000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Gravel 100 %

Parking - Car Not Marked 40 Parking - Trailer Not Marked 20 Power NoRestroom Restroom - Vault 1 User Fee Yes Discover Pass Required


Ellensburg46.92659, -120.51668 46° 55' 35.7", -120° 31' .0" 46° 55.595', -120° 31.001' Position - Location:


Appendix 4D 110

Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch BL-YAKU-148.1

SA-YAKU-148.1 Photo: At top of boat ramp on river left, looking S. Taken 3/14/17.

Driving Directions

Nearest Address

Site Contact



Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn right on Canyon Rd (Yakima River Cyn) (0.25 miles)6. Take the next left onto Ringer Loop (1.0 miles)7. Take the next left into the WDFW Boat Launch parking area.8. Boat launch is at far end of parking area towards the left.


Appendix 4D 111

3BL-YAKU-165.4


YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6

WDFW Thorp Property BL-YAKU-165.4



Comments:


Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Gravel 1 Cell Phone Coverage Not DeterminedCovered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 12000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) GravelParking - Car Gravel 30 Parking - Trailer Gravel 15 Power NoRestroom NoneUser Fee Yes Discover Pass Required




Appendix 4D 112

WDFW Thorp Property BL-YAKU-165.4

SA-YAKU-165.4 Photo: Courtesy WDFW. Gravel take-out/hand launch area.

Driving Directions

Nearest Address

Site Contact


WDFW Region 3 South CentralLand/Property Contact : Management agency for water access site

Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot.


Appendix 4D 113

4BL-YAKU-203.1


YAKU-202.6

Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp BL-YAKU-203.1

Coordinate staging area use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).


Comments:


Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) Yes 1 20 ft Boat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade

Cell Phone Coverage Yes Verizon LTE (3 bars); Spring 3G (2 bars)

Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 14000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Asphalt 100 %

Parking - Car Marked 50 Parking - Trailer Marked 15 Power NoRestroom Restroom - with

Showers3

User Fee Yes 7 $ launch; Discover Pass to park

Waste Disposal Dump Station 1 Dumpster plus cans Water (potable) Yes

Easton47.25338, -121.19515 47° 15' 12.2", -121° 11' 42.5" 47° 15.203', -121° 11.709' Position - Location:


Appendix 4D 114

Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp BL-YAKU-203.1

SA-YAKU-203.1 Photo: From top of boat ramp, looking WSW towards Lake Easton. Taken 5/9/17.

Driving Directions

Nearest Address

Site Contact


Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionPrimary Contact : Lake Easton State Park

WA 98922509-656-2586

1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 70.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.12 miles)5. Turn right on Easton Lake Rd (0.7 miles)6. Turn left into boat launch parking lot.7. Facilities (restroom) and additional parking just past boat launch at road's end.


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CHAPTER 6 117

CHAPTER 6

Resources at Risk


This chapter provides a summary of natural, cultural, and economic resources at risk in the

planning area. It provides general information on habitat, fish, and wildlife resources, and locations

in the area where sensitive natural resource concerns exist. It offers a summary of cultural

resources that include fundamental procedures for the discovery of cultural artifacts and human

skeletal remains. General information about flight restrictions, wildlife deterrence, and oiled

wildlife can be found near the end of this chapter. A list of economic resources in the area is

provided in the chapter’s appendix.

This chapter is purposely broad in scope and should not be considered comprehensive. Some of the

sensitive resources described in this chapter cannot be addressed in Chapter 4 (Response

Strategies and Priorities) because it’s not possible to conduct effective response activities in these

locations. Additional information from private organizations or federal, state, tribal, and local

government agencies should also be sought during spills.

This material is presented with enough detail to give general information about the area during the

first phase of a spill response. During an actual incident, more information about resources at risk

will be available from the Environmental Unit in the Planning Section.

The information provided in this chapter can be used in:

Assisting the Environmental Unit (EU) and Operations Sections in developing additional

response strategies beyond those found in Chapter 4.

Providing resource-at-risk “context” to responders, clean-up workers, and others during the

initial phase of a spill response in the GRP area.

Briefing responders and incident command staff that may be unfamiliar with sensitive

resource concerns in the GRP area.

Providing background information for personnel involved in media presentations and

public outreach during a spill incident.


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6.2 NATURAL RESOURCES AT RISK - SUMMARY

Most biological communities are susceptible to the effects of oil spills. Plant communities on land,

aquatic plants; microscopic plants and animals; and larger animals, such as fish, amphibians and

reptiles, birds, mammals, and a wide variety of invertebrates, are all potentially at risk from

smothering, acute toxicity, and/or the chronic long-term effects that may result from being exposed

to spilled oil.

This area includes a wide variety of aquatic, riparian, and upland habitats. The area provides

habitat to many of Washington’s anadromous salmonid species and affords a variety of habitat to

many bird species as well. These varied habitats support a complex diversity of wildlife species,

including large and small mammals, passerine (song) birds, raptors, upland birds, waterfowl,

reptiles and amphibians. Due to their life histories and/or behaviors, some of these species are

unlikely to be directly oiled during a spill incident but may be disturbed by other operations such as

cleanup, reconnaissance, or fire suppression activities. Some species are resident throughout the

year; while others are migratory either within the basin or, in many cases, seasonally migrate

outside the basin. Many wildlife species found in this area are classified as threatened or

endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act or Washington State guidelines.

Classification types are listed below, with the abbreviation of each type provided in the brackets (to

the right of the classification):

Federal Endangered (FE)

Federal Threatened (FT)

State Endangered (SE)

State Threatened (ST)

State Sensitive (SS)

Sensitive species that may occur within this area, at some time of year, include the following federal

and state listed species:

Birds

Common loon [SS]

Marbled murrelet [FT/SE]*

Yellow-billed cuckoo [FT]*

Mammals

Canada lynx [FT]*

Gray wolf [FT]*


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Grizzly bear [FT/SE] *

North American wolverine [proposed FT]*

Fish

Bull trout [FT/SC]

Pygmy whitefish [SS]

Steelhead [FT/SC]

Plants

Whitebark pine (candidate for federal listing)

*Unlikely to be directly oiled during a spill incident.

6.2.1 General Resource Concerns

6.2.1a Habitats

Many rivers and streams throughout this region provide spawning and rearing habitat fora variety of salmonid species (including Chinook, and coho salmon, as well as western slopecutthroat, rainbow, and steelhead trout). Passerine birds commonly nest in riparian habitatduring the spring and summer.

Wetlands in this region range from freshwater emergent, freshwater forested, freshwaterponds and lakes. All wetland types support a diverse array of bird, insect and fish andwildlife species. The floodplain along the Yakima River contains numerous small wetlandand ponds that attract waterfowl.

Forest habitat in the Upper Yakima River extends from the high elevation crest of theCascade Mountains to the vicinity of Cle Elum, Washington. As the Yakima River descendsin elevation along this contiguous forest the habitat transitions from alpine forest, toDouglas-fir dominated, and eventually terminating as a ponderosa pine dominated forestthat fades into shrub-steppe or agricultural lands east of Cle Elum, Washington.

Shrub-steppe habitat in this region supports many species of wildlife, including some thatcan only be found in these semi-arid communities, such as greater sage-grouse, sagesparrow, and sage thrasher.

Agriculture, rangeland, and mixed environs are interspersed with the shrub-steppehabitat. This mix of agriculture, range, and shrub-steppe habitats dominate the areaadjacent to the riparian zone along the Yakima River from approximately Cle Elum to itsconfluence with the Columbia River.

Restoration sites areas where significant efforts have been expended to restore naturalfunctions in a degraded habitat.


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6.2.1b Fish and Shellfish

Northwest salmonid species are present throughout this region, with spawning occurring in the Yakima River and its assorted tributaries. Juvenile salmonids use these streams for feeding, rearing, and migration corridors.

Resident species including trout (cutthroat and rainbow) and various warm water species are also present throughout this area.

6.2.1c Wildlife

Waterfowl concentrations of various species may be found throughout the region on rivers, creeks and ponds.

Sensitive nesting species in the region include bald eagles, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, passerine birds, and great blue herons.

Resident and migratory songbirds heavily utilize riparian habitats year-round and are susceptible to oiling/oil ingestion if riparian vegetation and shorelines become contaminated.

Mammals common to the area include deer and elk, bats, and various semi-aquatic species such as muskrat, beaver, river otter, etc. Semi-aquatic mammals are largely dependent on riverine areas, ponds, tributaries, and riparian forests for den sites and foraging areas.

Amphibians may be present in the undisturbed shallow lakes and emergent wetlands associated with this region.


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6.2.2 Specific Geographic Areas of Concern

1. Keechelus Lake (~RM 215): This reservoir is the headwaters for the Yakima River formed

by Keechelus Dam at the outlet. A portion of I-90 parallels the eastern shore of the lake.

Cutthroat trout, Golden trout, and Kokanee. Wenatchee National Forest lands. Public

recreation.

2. Lake Easton State Park (~RM 203): Lake and stream habitat, osprey abundance, and

important amphibian habitat. Public recreation.

3. Nelson Creek restoration site (~RM 188): Tributary habitat access and refuge for

salmon, steelhead, and bull trout.

4. Confluence of Teanaway and Yakima Rivers (~RM 176): Several raptor nests in this

vicinity.

Figure 6-1: Geographic Areas of Concern (Keechelus Dam RM 215 to RM 161)


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5. Restoration projects (~RM 156): There are three restoration sites to enhance salmon and

trout habitat in this are including Dry/Cabin Creek Fish Passage and Screening site, Pott

Habitat restoration site, and Reecer Creek Floodplain restoration 2. Several raptor nests in

this vicinity.

6. Raptor nesting area (~RM 153): Several raptor nests in this vicinity.

Figure 6-2: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 161 to RM 147)


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7. Lower Umtanum Creek (~RM 140): Several raptor nests in this vicinity.

8. Lmuma restoration project (~RM 135): There is a restoration project site to improve off-

channel rearing habitat for fish.

9. Lmuma Creek: Several raptor nests in this vicinity.

Figure 6-3: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 147 to RM 128)


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6.3 CULTURAL RESOURCES AT RISK - SUMMARY

Culturally significant resources are present within the planning area. Information regarding the

type and location of cultural resources is maintained by the Washington Department of Archeology

and Historic Preservation (WDAHP). This sensitive information is made available to the

Washington Department of Ecology for oil spill preparedness and response planning. The Tribal

Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) or Cultural Resource Departments of local tribes (see

Table 6.1) may also be able to provide information on cultural resources at risk in the area and

should be contacted, along with WDAHP, through normal trustee notification processes when

significant oil spills, or smaller spills above reportable thresholds, occur in the area.

During a spill response, after the Unified Command is established, information related to specific

archeological concerns will be coordinated through the Environmental Unit. In order to ensure that

tactical response strategies do not inadvertently harm culturally sensitive sites, WDAHP should be

consulted before disturbing any soil or sediment during a response action. WDAHP and/or the

Tribal governments may assign a person, or provide a list of professional archeologists that can be

contracted, to monitor response activities and cleanup operations for the protection of cultural

resources. Due to the sensitive nature of such information, details regarding the location and type

of cultural resources present are not included in this document.

Table 6.1 YAKU-GRP Cultural Resource Contacts

Contact Phone Email

Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation

(360) 586-3065 [email protected]

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation


Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation


Nez Perce Tribe (208) 621-3893 [email protected]

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians (253) 573-7986 [email protected]

Tulalip Tribes (360) 716-2652 [email protected]

6.3.1 Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains

Any human remains, burial sites, or burial-related materials that are discovered during a spill

response must be treated with respect at all times (photographing human remains is prohibited to

all except the appropriate authorities). Refer to Section 9403 of the Northwest Area Contingency

Plan for National Historic Preservation Act Compliance Guidelines during an emergency response.









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6.3.2 Procedures for the Discovery of Cultural Resources

If any person monitoring work activities or involved in spill response believes that they have

encountered cultural resources, all work must be stopped immediately and the Incident

Commander and Cultural Resource Specialist notified. The area of work stoppage must be

adequate to provide for the security, protection, and integrity of the material or artifact(s)

discovered.

Prehistoric Cultural Resources: (May include, but are not limited to, any of the following items)

Lithic debitage (stone chips and other tool-making byproducts)

Flaked or ground stone tools

Exotic rock, minerals, or quarries

Concentrations of organically stained sediments, charcoal, or ash

Fire-modified rock

Rock alignments or rock structures

Bone (burned, modified, or in association with other bone, artifacts, or features)

Shell or shell fragments

Petroglyphs and pictographs

Fish weirs, fish traps, and prehistoric water craft

Culturally modified trees

Physical locations or features (traditional cultural properties)

Historic cultural material: (May include any of the following items over 50 years old)

Bottles, or other glass

Cans

Ceramics

Milled wood, brick, concrete, metal, or other building material

Trash dumps

Homesteads, building remains

Logging, mining, or railroad features

Piers, wharves, docks, bridges, dams, or shipwrecks

6.4 ECONOMIC RESOURCES AT RISK SUMMARY

Socio-economic sensitive resources are facilities or locations that rely on a body of water to be

economically viable. Because of their location, they could be severely impacted if an oil spill were

to occur. Economically sensitive resources are separated into three categories: critical

infrastructure, water dependent commercial areas, and water dependent recreation areas.

Appendix 6A of this chapter provides a list of economic resources for this planning area.


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6.5 GENERAL INFORMATION

6.5.1 Flight restriction zones

Flight restriction zones may be recommended by the Environmental Unit (Planning Section) for the

purpose of reducing disturbances that could result in injury to wildlife during an oil spill. By

keeping a safe distance or altitude from identified sensitive areas, pilots can lessen the risk of

aircraft/bird collisions, prevent the accidental hazing of wildlife into oiled areas, and avoid causing

the abandonment of nests.

Implementation of Flight Restriction Zones will take place within the Air Operations Branch

(Operations Section) after a Unified Command is formed. The Planning Section’s Environmental

Unit will work with the Air Ops Branch Director to resolve any potential conflicts with flight

activities that are essential to the spill response effort. Typically, the area within a 1,500-foot

radius and below 1,000 feet in altitude is restricted to flying in areas that have been identified as

sensitive; however, some areas have more restrictive zones. In addition to restrictions associated

with wildlife, Tribal authorities may also request notification when overflights are likely to affect

culturally sensitive areas within reservations. See Section 9301.3.2 and Section 9301.3.3 of the

Northwest Area Contingency Plan for more information on the use of aircraft and helicopters in

open water and shoreline responses.

6.5.2 Wildlife Deterrence

After a Unified Command is formed, the Wildlife Branch (Operations Section), in consultation with

the appropriate trustee agencies and the Environmental Unit, will evaluate wildlife deterrent

options for the purpose of keeping un-oiled birds away from oil during a spill. The "Bird

Deterrence Unit" in the Wildlife Branch would participate in operations. Deterrence options might

include the use of acoustic or visual deterrent devices, boats, aircraft or other situation-appropriate

tools. For more information see the Northwest Wildlife Response Plan (NWACP Section 9310) and

Northwest Area Wildlife Deterrence Resources (NWACP Section 9311).

6.5.3 Oiled Wildlife

Attempting to capture oiled wildlife can be hazardous to both the animal and the person attempting

the capture. Response personnel should not approach or attempt to recover oiled wildlife.

Responders should report their observations of oiled wildlife to the Wildlife Branch so appropriate

action can be taken. Information provided should include the location, date, and time of the

sighting, and the estimated number and kind of animals observed. Early on in the response, before

a Unified Command is established, oiled wildlife sightings should be reported to Washington

Emergency Management Division. For more information see the Northwest Wildlife Response Plan

(NWACP Section 9310).








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