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Chehalis River Basin Overview of Work Program and Issues November 7, 2013 Hoquiam Rotary Club 12:00 Noon
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Chehalis River Basin. Overview of Work Program and Issues November 7, 2013 Hoquiam Rotary Club 12:00 Noon. Today’s Presentation. Share perspectives Encourage discussion Key messages we’d like to leave you with . . . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Chehalis River Basin
Overview of Work Program and Issues
November 7, 2013Hoquiam Rotary Club
12:00 Noon
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Today’s Presentation Share perspectives
Encourage discussion
Key messages we’d like to leave you with . . .1. Broad agreement -- For the first time in a century there is broad agreement
across the Basin on next steps to reduce flood damage and enhance salmon runs in the Basin.
2. Basin-wide strategy -- A Basin-wide strategy is needed to protect communities along the river and enhance aquatic species.
3. Collaboration of Governor’s Chehalis Basin Work Group, Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority and WA State Agencies – Together, a galvanizing force for action!
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Governor’s Chehalis Basin Work Group
November 2013
Appointed by Gov. Gregoire (2012); Re-confirmed by Gov. Inslee (2013) Developed Next Steps Framework, $28.2 capital budget request (2013-15) Looking Forward Tasked by Gov. Inslee to oversee implementation of 2013-
15 budget, recommend next steps by December 2014 for: Water retention; I-5; Other basin improvements; Aquatic species enhancement.
Members are: David Burnett (Chairman Chehalis Tribe) Karen Valenzuela (Thurston County Commissioner, Vice-Chair Flood Authority) Vickie Raines (Mayor Cosmopolis, Chair Flood Authority) J Vander Stoep (Private Attorney, Pe Ell Alternate Flood Authority) Jay Gordon (President Washington Dairy Federation and Chehalis Farmer) Sandi Triggs (Capital Budget Advisor to Governor) Keith Phillips (Governor’s Energy and Environment Advisor)
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Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority
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Grays Harbor County Lewis County Thurston County City of Aberdeen
City of Napavine City of Oakville Town of Pe Ell Town of Bucoda
Formed in 2008
Formal body focused on: (1) flood hazard mitigation throughout the Basin; and (2) decision-making that is . . . . informed by science. protective of Basin residents/communities. environmentally appropriate.
Basin jurisdictions represented City of Centralia City of Chehalis City of Cosmopolis City of Montesano
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2007 Flood -- $938M Basin-wide damage, $300M lost economic activity (WA)
City of Centralia STEVE RINGMAN / SEATTLE TIMES
Exit 77 (I-5) in Chehalis STEVE RINGMAN / SEATTLE TIMES
Background
Photos Source: LEWIS COUNTY,DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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Ranked high flow events (1932 - 2012) . . . I-5 closed 1990, 1996, 2007, 2009 Five largest events since 1986 -- Frequent floods are getting worse and
damage is increasing . . . Chart -- Chehalis River Flow Rates near Grand Mound (cubic ft./sec.)
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Background
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Chehalis is the second largest river basin in the state, rich in natural resources . . .
Populations are 15-25% of historic levels TMDL for the basin (http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/tmdl/ChehalisRvrTMDLSummary.html)
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Background
Upper Chehalis (5/31/2010) JAMES E. WILCOX / WILD GAME FISH CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
www.chehalisbasinpartnership.org
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Need -- Strategy, Action, Tools . . .
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William D. Ruckelshaus Center
Strategy = Basin-wide SolutionA. Significant reduction in flood
damage and enhancement of aquatic resources.
B. Solving one’s problems doesn’t increase another’s.
C. Maintain focus in five areas:1. major capital projects.2. localized projects.3. land use management.4. aquatic species and habitat
enhancements.5. flood warning, emergency
response.
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2012 Capital Budget:1. $5.0M – Local projects.
2013 Capital Budget:2. $9.2M -- Design evaluations
by 2014 for Upper Basin dam (~$5.6M) and I-5 protection (~$3.4M).
3. $15.1M -- Local projects and fish and aquatic species enhancements.
4. $1.8M -- Local programs (buyouts, flood proofing, home elevations).
5. $2.2M – Implementation capacity, technical experts.
Action – Capital Projects (2012, 2013)(https://www.ezview.wa.gov/site/alias__1492/34489/local_projects.aspx)
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Example Project – City of Montesano
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Revetment to Protect Montesano Road, Adjacent Facilities
Mary’s River Lumber = 120 family wage jobs. State Highway (SR 107) = At risk of damage. Montesano STP = Risk of overtopping. Solutions and Alternative = Balance time, cost, results. Project website.
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Local Projects (2012, 2013) --
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Sponsor Projects (and web content) 2012 20131. Aberdeen Burger King Trail/Dike $
24,600 $
140,000 2. Aberdeen Dike Bank of Wishkah North of Highway $
47,000 $
70,000 3. Aberdeen Market Street Dike $
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670,000 4. Aberdeen Southside Dike/Levee Certification $
50,000 $
- 5. Bucoda Bucoda Levee $
42,000 $
305,000 6. Cosmopolis Mill Creek Dam Improvements $
- $
737,7507. Grays Harbor County
Elma-Porter Flood Mitigation Project $ -
$ 584,000
8. Grays Harbor County
Wishkah Road Flood Levee $ 125,000
$ 690,000
9. Lewis County Adna Levee $ 244,145
$ -
10. Lewis County Airport Levee (Phase I) $ 1,239,829
$ -
11. Montesano Revetment for Montesano Rd., Sewage Treatment Plant, Mary’s River Lumber
$ 102,426
$ 6,000,000
12. Pe Ell Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Prevention Dike $ -
$ 521,000
13. WA Cons. Comm.
Critter Pads and Evacuation Routes $ 500,000
$ 850,000
14. WDFW (GHC) Satsop River Floodplain Restoration $ 50,000
$ 450,000
15. Chehalis Tribe Flood Gage Station $ 50,000
$ -
16. Chehalis Tribe Sickman-Ford Overflow Bridge Project $ 2,075,000
$ -
17. TBD Restoration -- Allen Creek $ -
$ 990,000
18. TBD Restoration -- Oxbow Reconnect at RM 78 $ -
$ 861,000
19. TBD Restoration -- Oxbow Lake Reconnect $ -
$ 1,149,000
20. TBD Restoration -- Basin-wide Salmon Recovery Strategy $ -
$ 1,350,000
Total = $ 4,550,000
$15,567,7
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Key Tool to Understanding How the Basin Functions – “Chehalis River Hydraulic Model”
Science-based model to inform decision-makers on hydraulic effects of potential flood relief options (at basin-wide and localized scales).
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Covers mouth of Chehalis River upstream to Pe Ell (108 miles).
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Tools -- Hydraulic Analysis Model
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Example: Basin-wide effects analysis (Chehalis Basin Flood Hazard Mitigation Alternatives Report 12/2012)
Table 1 (pg.70) -- “Mainstem Dam, Upper Chehalis”
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Tools -- Flood Warning System
www.chehalisriverflood.com
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Front-facing website.
Back-end data collection, data synchronization.
Improves forecasting and early-warning.
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Tools -- Flood Warning System
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Localized tracking, forecasting . . . www.chehalisriverflood.com
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Work Program Elements (now to Nov. 2014)
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Collect aquatic species, water quality, hydrologic data. Model analyses to understand impacts/benefits on fish,
wildlife, water quality, sediment, streamflow and flooding. Develop DRAFT and FINAL dam design/operation plan, and
assess costs, benefits, impacts. Develop DRAFT and FINAL aquatic species enhancement plan. Technical, Policy, Public Workshops. Consultant/agency report (9/2014). Recommendation (11/2014).
Downstream snorkel surveys (Chehalis River)Seine collections (Chehalis River)
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Resources, Additional Information
November 2013
www.ezview.wa.gov Local Projects Meetings Capital Budget
Implementation Outreach &
Education Basin Gages Recent
Documents Contacts And More!
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Thank You!
November 2013
Jim Cook, Aberdeen Rep.Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority360/[email protected]@aberdeenwa.gov
Vickie Raines, ChairChehalis River Basin Flood Authority360/590-4100 [email protected]
Edna Fund, ChairCommunity Outreach and Education Subcommmittee (Flood Authority)360/[email protected]
Wes Cormier, Grays Harbor County Rep.Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority360/249-3731 [email protected]
Scott Boettcher, StaffChehalis River Basin Flood Authority360/[email protected]
Jim Kramer, FacilitatorGovernor’s Chehalis Basin Work Group, and Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority206/[email protected]
Ken Estes, Montesano Rep.Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority360/249-3021 [email protected]
