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FOLK (Friends of Lake Kapowsin) Event Dates:

WDFW WATER ACCESS SITE - 29405 Orville Rd E, Graham, WA 98338

May 10 – 5:30 – 7:00 (7:30 if needed) Planning Meeting

probably at Graham Fire station 94

June 14 - 5:30 – 7:30 Planning Meeting

probably at Graham Fire station 94

July 7 - 10 to 2 PM 2018 Lake Celebration Event

WDFW WATER ACCESS SITE - 29405 Orville Rd E, Graham, WA 98338

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CITY OF GIG HARBOR SEEKS INPUT

ON DEVELOPMENT

Due to rapid growth the city has experienced in recent years, the Gig Harbor City Council passed Ordinance No.1383 on February 12^th immediately imposing a six-month moratorium on development. At the March 26^th city council meeting, the community expressed interest in minor modification to the ordinance, therefore the city will continue to evaluate public input. Potential code changes to regulate the pace and character of growth are currently being assessed and will be adopted later this summer.

We want to hear from you

During this period, the city is seeking input from citizens and residents. Help us forge a plan for the next 20-years and future generations. Our goal is to establish a road map for growth throughout Gig Harbor.

We need you to tell us what you like. Do you, and where would you like to see growth occur? Would you like to preserve the historic waterfront? Do you want to see a range of housing types and price levels? Do you dream of more open space?

You can help us by being part of the solution in the following ways:

Attend the May 7, 2018 City Council Planning & Building Committee meeting at 5:30pm in the A/B Community Rooms;
Attend the upcoming Planning Commission meeting-please refer to the City’s Residential Moratorium Website for meeting time and details;
Attend the April 23,2018 City Council meeting at 5:30pm.

We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you.

For the April 12th message from our Mayor please see this letter.

Click on the link below for more information on the City of Gig Harbor Municipal Code (GHMC) http://www.cityofgigharbor.net/city-codes-regs/

Click here for a complete list of all upcoming meetings

Click here for a complete list of all public notices

City of Gig Harbor | 3510 Grandview St | Gig Harbor, WA 98335 | (253) 851-6170 | (253) 858-6408 (fax)www.cityofgigharbor.net

Lake Kapowsin Appreciation Day July 7, 2018

What: Lake Kapowsin Appreciation Day to celebrate Lake Kapowsin with displays and activities for adults and kids about the history of the area, water safety with US coast guard, geology, fish and fishing, nature, birds, frogs and animals, and special info about the lake.

Where: Lake Kapowsin, Dept of Fish and Wildlife boat launch

· 29405 Orville Rd E, Graham, WA 98338

When: July 7, 2018 from 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m.

Why:

· Lake Kapowsin is a unique ecological treasure in the region
· There was once a bustling town along the shore (unknown to many)
· Bring the community together for a fun celebration
· Learn really cool things about Lake Kapowsin

Who should attend: Everyone! Especially families and kids, and anyone that cares about this special lake

How you can help: Bring an Activity or Display or help with planning (contact Birdie Davenport 360-902-1073 or roberta.davenport@dnr.wa.gov)

Sponsor the event: donate supplies or printing, loan canopies

Facebook: Friends of Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve https://www.facebook.com/groups/333706367071860/

Email: FOLK Aquatic Reserve folkaquaticreserve@gmail.com

Looking for all Pierce County wetlands

In Washington, the existing statewide wetland maps (National Wetlands Inventory [NWI] maps) are out of date and inaccurate in many locations. They are based on imagery and data from the 1980s and do not reflect current wetland location and extent.

Additionally, wetlands are missing from the NWI maps. These errors of omission have been recorded to be as high as 50% in some areas, and may be as high as 90% in some forested areas. Inaccuracies and errors of omission are due in part to the difficulty of photo-interpreting certain land cover types. Also, many wetlands on agricultural lands were not mapped.

The NWI classified wetlands to identify wetland habitat types. It lacks abiotic information such as landscape position, landform, and water flow path, which can be used to predict functions and, in combination with land uses, wetland condition. To complete this project, the University of Washington will use remote sensing data sources, such as LiDAR, high-resolution aerial imagery, Landsat imagery, digital elevation data, hydrography, and updated soil maps provide an opportunity to address these known shortcomings. Moreover, recent developments in automated remote sensing technologies allow for more efficient coverage of large areas.

An improved, statewide map of wetland location and type is critical to the ability of local governments to protect wetlands. Under the Growth Management and Shoreline Management Acts, local governments play a critical role in wetland protection and management. They do this through comprehensive planning, zoning, and permit review. Planners and permit reviewers rely on existing NWI maps for these processes. A few local jurisdictions have conducted their own wetland inventories and improved their maps, but these are limited due to lack of resources, and none have predicted functions and conditions of wetlands. This leaves many local governments with inadequate maps and information on local wetlands, and the state with uneven coverage.

This project will improve the ability to more efficiently and accurately identify the location, size, and type of wetland resource. available as a publicly accessible, web-based map. Information about the maps, and any analyses using the data, will be disseminated through articles and presentations to state and federal agencies, and local governments and planners.

Source: https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/1013138-washington-wetland-mapping.html

From Pierce County:

The Regulation Roadmap for Agriculture is now posted on the Pierce County Farming website: https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/3422/Getting-Started. The Regulation Roadmap was developed to assist producers to identify possible permits and licenses needed to produce and sell farm products. It also identifies the primary regulatory agencies dealing with farm products.

The Regulation Roadmap for Agriculture project is a partnership with the Agriculture Community of Interest, Pierce County Agriculture Program and Tacoma Pierce Health Department.

Diane Marcus-Jones | Senior Planner | Pierce County Planning and Public Works| (253)798-2616 |

2401 South 35^th Street, Room 175, Tacoma, WA, 98409-7490 | dmarcus@co.pierce.wa.us | www.co.pierce.wa.us/pals I www.piercecountywa.org/farming

NEWS RELEASE
November 2, 2017

MEDIA CONTACT: Cathy Cochrane, 360.790.7958, cathy.cochrane@psp.wa.gov

2017 State of the Sound report shows greater commitment needed to protect Puget Sound ecosystem

The 2017 State of the Sound report, released this week, shows that Puget Sound recovery efforts are effective, but at the current level of effort and investment, many 2020 recovery targets will not be met.

“The health, wellbeing and vitality of the people of Washington are all closely tied to the health and wellbeing of Puget Sound. The State of the Sound report details the enormous and growing pressures on our ecosystem and the toll they are taking—including rapid population growth, ocean acidification, storm water pollution, and climate change,” said Gov. Jay Inslee. “This report shows how we can do better in applying the ingenuity and values of our state to these crucial problems.”

The report summarizes the status of recovery targets and highlights how innovation and new technology are being used to restore beach habitat, build new partnerships to open shellfish beds, and clean pollution from stormwater. Nonetheless, the investments to date have been a fraction of what is needed to reach recovery targets. The report includes recommendations from the Puget Sound Partnership’s Leadership Council, Science Panel, and Executive Director for immediate and long-term action.

Two of the recovery targets assessed involve the Southern Resident orca and Puget Sound Chinook salmon populations. “We are at a particularly critical juncture now, with the future of Southern Resident orcas and their main food source—Chinook salmon—so imperiled,” said Sheida Sahandy, Executive Director of the Puget Sound Partnership. “We can see that our investments are working, but the scale is inadequate to the challenge. Much greater commitment is needed, from a much larger swath of the community and with a greater focus on innovation.”

The report also highlights how management approaches have changed to improve the collective recovery effort. “We can look to the great work of our many partners, including the region’s tribes, to demonstrate the types of efforts that need to be supported and expanded,” said Ms. Sahandy.

About the State of the Sound

Required by state law, the State of the Sound provides data and information that can help guide decision makers in allocating resources to programs, policies, and funding efforts that can make progress in restoring Puget Sound. This report reflects the work accomplished by hundreds of groups throughout the Puget Sound region, including governments, tribes, nonprofits, communities, scientists, and businesses. For more information, go to www.psp.wa.gov/sos.

About the Puget Sound Partnership

The Puget Sound Partnership is the state agency formed to lead the region’s collective effort to restore and protect Puget Sound. Working with hundreds of governments, tribes, scientists, businesses, and nonprofits, the Partnership mobilizes partner action around a common agenda, advances Sound investments, and tracks progress to optimize recovery.

For more information, go to www.psp.wa.gov.

Friends of Pierce County would like you to support

Used Car for Bud (FPC President)

by making a donation and helping spread the word.

Friends of Pierce County President, Bud Rehberg, has been involved in volunteering for numerous communities throughout Pierce County for over 25 years. He has done it all on his time and has made sure that Pierce County has made better decisions to protect the environment and save farmland.
Over the past year, Bud has not been able to get to public meetings and board meetings because his 1964 car broke down and he cannot repair it. We are asking folks to help Bud - trying to raise funds so that he can buy a used car. The goal is $7,000. If you have a used car you can donate, please let us know. Please help Bud so he can continue to work for citizens of Pierce County. Thank you!

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Friends of Pierce County is a 501(c) non-profit organization.

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