M E M O R A N D U M August 6, 2020

TO: WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum

FR: Doug Osterman, WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager

RE: Watershed Ecosystem Forum ZOOM Meeting – Thursday, August 13, 2020, 4 to 6:00 pm

The summer meeting of the WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum (WEF) is Thursday, August 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., via Zoom.

All of the meeting packet materials, instructions for joining the meeting and some Zoom bestpractices are attached to your Outlook invitation.

Review of Agenda Items:

2021-2022 WRIA 9 Work Plan, Budget, and Cost Shares The Management Committee (MC) recommended work plan, budget, and cost shares for 2021 and 2022 are included with the meeting packet. The MC recommends a status quo work plan and budget for the biennium. With a pandemic at hand, the MC recommends no new initiatives for WRIA 9. The work plan is able to stay at 2020 levels by shifting the work of ILA-staff support from some planning to technical work associated with monitoring and adaptive management. This shift is primarily doable because the update of the Salmon Habitat Plan will be done by the end of this year and, therefore, monitoring and reporting on implementation progress will ramp up beginning in 2021. Following the status quo work plan, the recommended biennial budget is likewise status quo, with small increase in revenue with the application of projected Consumer Price Index for Wages increases for 2021 and 2022 (budget policy of the MC and WEF). The cost shares for each ILA Party, therefore, increase slightly each year of the biennium.

Because not all jurisdictions of WRIA 9 do biennial budgeting (and, therefore, cannot commit to asecond year of a biennial budget), the WEF is expected to approve the 2021 work plan, budget, andcost shares, and provisionally approved them for 2022.

2021 Legislative and Congressional Priorities Preparation of the 2021 State Legislative Priorities is in flux because, at the time of the preparation of the meeting packet, much information about state agency budget requests is to be determined/finalized. The meeting packet includes the 2020 Priorities, and the MC recommends the following changes pending final state agency budget requests: o Add three large capital budget requests to advance implementation WRIA 9 unfunded capital projects:

Lones Levee (King County, Middle Green River); McSorley Creek (Des Moines/Saltwater State Park,Nearshore); and Downey Farmstead (Kent, Lower Green River).

Request the following funding amounts for state programs important to WRIA 9: o Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) request: $80 milliono Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP): $20 milliono Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB): $60 milliono Floodplains by Design (FbyD): $70 milliono Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board: $87.7 million

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o Stormwater Financial Assistance Program (SFAP): $52.7 milliono Chemical Action Plan (CAP) implementation: $6.5 milliono Centennial Clean Water Program: $80 milliono Water Pollution Control Revolving Account/State Revolving Fund: $300 milliono State Revolving Fund Match: $15 million

The Federal Priorities have been updated for 2021, by requesting $38 million for the Puget Sound Geographic program (2020 Federal Priorities requested $35 million).

Floodplains Economic Study Report Overview Brandon Parsons, Conservation Associate with American Rivers and the representative of American Rivers on the WEF, will highlight the findings and implications of the WEF-funded case study (Economic Outcomes of Urban Floodplain Restoration) to understand the value to communities by integrating a multiple benefit approach to managing floodplains. The study was commissioned by the WEF as part of its effort to mutually restore habitat, improve water quality, provide for recreation, and bolster local economies.

Meeting Packet materials include:

1. WEF Agenda2. Summary of May 14, 2020 WEF meeting3. Management Committee Recommended 2021/2022 Work Plan, Budget, and Cost Shares4. 2021 Federal Priorities5. Draft 2021 State Priorities (the 2020 DRAFT Priorities to be updated for 2021)6. Legislative Fact Sheets for Lones Levee, McSorley Creek, and Downey Farmstead7. Floodplains Report by American Rivers on Economic Outcomes of Urban Floodplain Restoration8. Salmon Recovery Management Report

Meeting materials are also available on the WRIA 9 website.

Please contact me with questions, I am happy to walk you through the packet information. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

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WRIA 9 WATERSHED ECOSYSTEM FORUM VIA ZOOM

Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

AGENDA Page Number

I. Welcome & Introductions Lisa Herbold Co-Chair, Councilmember, City of Seattle 4:00-4:10

II. Public Comment Doug Osterman Salmon Recovery Manager 4:10-4:20

III. Approval of Meeting Summary Action: Approve May 14, 2020 Meeting Summary Lisa Herbold 4:20

IV.

2021-2022 Management Committee Recommended Work Plan, Budget and Cost Shares

Action: Approve 2021-2022 Work Plan, Budget and Cost Shares

Doug Osterman 4:20-5:10

V.

2021 Legislative Priorities • Federal• State

Action: Approve 2021 Legislative Priorities

Doug Osterman

Jeff Parsons Legislative Policy Director Puget Sound Partnership

5:10-5:30

VI. Economic Outcomes of Urban Floodplain Restoration - American Rivers

Brandon Parsons, PLA Conservation Associate, Floodplain Restoration Lead Puget Sound-Columbia River Basin

5:30-5:55

VII. Wrap Up/Next Steps Doug Osterman 5:55-6:00

Next Watershed Ecosystem Forum Meeting: Thursday, November 12, 2020, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Tukwila Community Center – Social Hall 12424 42nd Avenue South

*contingent upon social distancing protocols at that time

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Members Present Affiliation 1. Councilmember (CM) Nancy Tosta City of Burien 2. CM Chris Stearns City of Auburn 3. CM Nancy Tosta City of Burien 4. CM Jennifer Harjehausen City of Covington 5. Chris Searcy City of Enumclaw 6. Mayor Dana Ralph City of Kent 7. CM Valerie O’Halloran City of Renton 8. Mike Perfetti City of Tukwila 9. Katie Moxley Boeing 10. Josh Baldi King County 11. Michelle Clark King County Flood Control District 12. Noel Gilbrough Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group 13. Sandy Kilroy Port of Seattle 14. Stewart Reinbold Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife

Alternates Present Affiliation 15. Brandon Parsons American Rivers 16. Maiya Andrews City of Burien 17. Theresa Thurlow City of Federal Way 18. CM Toni Troutner City of Kent 19. Mike Mactutis City of Kent 20. Amanda Leon City of Normandy Park 21. William Appleton City of SeaTac 22. Kathy Minsch City of Seattle 23. Andrea Cummins City of Tukwila 24. Mike Perfetti City of Tukwila 25. Brandy Reed King Conservation District 26. Diana Phibbs King County 27. Jeanette Dorner Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group 28. Jon Sloan Port of Seattle 29. Tyler Patterson Tacoma Public Utilities 30. Vivian Roach WA Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Other Attendees Present Affiliation 31. Meara Heubach City of Kent 32. Roseann Barnhill DirtCorps 33. Sharon Leishman Duwamish Alive 34. Whitney Bowman EarthCorps 35. Katie Steffen Environmental Science Center 36. Christine Stephens Forterra 37. Greg Wingard Green River Coalition 38. Kirstin Haugen King Conservation District 39. Dan Sorensen King County 40. Erin Haley King County 41. Janne Kaje King County 42. Jen Vanderhoof King County 43. Katie Beaver King County 44. Kollin Higgins King County 45. Don Finney King County 46. Greg Rabourn King County 47. Margaret Wagner King County 48. Paul Adler King County 49. Daniel Collins NicoTerra Trails

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50. Fred Felleman Port of Seattle 51. George Blomberg Port of Seattle 52. Alexandra Doty Puget Sound Partnership 53. Charlotte Spang Seattle Aquarium 54. Natalie Jones Tacoma Water 55. Nikolas Novotny Tacoma Water 56. Weston Brinkley Urban Waters Federal Partnership 57. Cory Zyla WRIA 7 Project Coordinator 58. Denise DiSanto WRIA 7 Basin Steward 59. Doug Osterman WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager 60. Suzanna Smith WRIA 9 Habitat Projects Coordinator 61. Matt Goehring WRIA 9 Planning and Technical Coordinator 62. Carla Nelson WRIA 9 Administrative Coordinator

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I) Welcome and IntroductionsWatershed Ecosystem Forum Chair CM Nancy Tosta called the Watershed Ecosystem Forum (WEF) meetingto order at 4:02 p.m. and led introductions. There were 62 total participants attending the Forum meeting.

II) Remembering Bill PelozaCM Nancy Tosta then gave the floor to Doug Osterman, WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager to inform theWEF of the passing of long-standing member, former Co-Chair, and Former Deputy Mayor of Auburn Mr.Bill Peloza. A memorial YouTube video created by the City of Auburn was distributed to the WEF.

III) Public CommentNo public comment.

IV) Approval of Meeting Summary for April 30, 2020

V) WRIA 9 Project Identification and2020 Grant RoundSuzanna Smith, Habitat Projects Coordinator and Matt Goehring, Planning and Technical Coordinatorprovided the Forum with a comprehensive overview of the 2020 grant projects being recommended forfunding from the King County Flood Control District (FCD) Cooperative Watershed Management (CWM),Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR), Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) grant programs.Matt provided a detailed look at how the 2020 projects will be incorporated into the Habitat Plan and the nextsteps for 2021.

Discussion from the Forum: CM Chris Stearns of Auburn: Noted that Regreen the green’s two projects are soclose to his office and that he walks by them daily in Auburn and agreed to take pictures. Noel Gilbroughasked, if there is $600m in funding requested, and noted that the Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) with$200m potentially allocated although not yet approved why is the ACoE funding not seen in the presentation?Doug O. asked that Suzanna explain how the ACoE funding will be integrated and utilized. Suzanna furtheradded that the list of projects originally generated as part of the solicitation and prioritization process wasconstructed from many different previous plans, including ERP, Blueprints, etc. The final list did includeERP projects, or elements of them, and refined the list to projects that WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forumcould readily implement. . The ACoE funds were not forgotten but the evaluations were based on a variety offactors, primarily the magnitude of the potential project and the identification of a project sponsor.

Fred Felleman, Port of Seattle: Green Duwamish Student phase II, the Port Commission is interested incommunity stewardship opportunities and wondered why this project was not being recommended forfunding? Jeanette Dorner of Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement group answered, that this project waslaunched with funding from previous funds; however, they are always interested continuing their efforts andsupporting volunteers from the local middle and high schools. Mid Sound is currently talking aboutcontinuing this effort and will happily talk with Commissioner Felleman and anyone else about this project.

CM Chris Searcy: How many fish will be tagged for the Lower Green array? Kollin Higgins of King Countywas going to research the specific quantity and added that the number is based on how many fish made it tothe trap, usually yields 50k, and this effort will carry through the season. Matt confirmed with ChrisGregerson, of King County that 10k tags were slated for juveniles and purchased with Puget Sound NationalEstuary Program NEP funds. Chris Searcy also asked why the Regreen the Green projects were funded alower amount than the requested amount. Suzanna S. answered that this was determined through thenegotiation process, after discussion with the project sponsor they found a better end point with the fundingamount provided that still yields the good outcome. Kathy Minch, City of Seattle, noted that the Mid-wayculvert project at Kent Highlands falls on SPU property, and they were happy to partner with them, and thatthis flood gate will be removed.

The April 30, 2020 meeting minutes were unanimously approved by the Forum.

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The Forum unanimously agreed to pass the funding request for $5.3m dollars to fund the WRIA 9 2020 grant projects.

Will Appleton added that WRIA 9 staff did an outstanding job on this presentation and liked all the approved projects. Matt G. thanked the partner jurisdictions and their staff. Noted that the amount of dedication and time spent on the project proposals that were submitted.

VI) Terminal 117 Habitat Restoration and Duwamish Shoreline Access ProjectCommissioner, Fred Felleman; Jon Sloan, Senior Environmental Programs Manager, Port of Seattle; SandyKilroy, Director Maritime Environment & Sustainability, Port of Seattle; George Blomberg, SeniorEnvironmental Project Manager, Port of Seattle.

The Port of Seattle team discussed the T117 project, which will include multiple benefits: (1) restoration of14 acres of critical estuarine fish and wildlife habitat; (2) establishing an innovative mitigation bank, for usein habitat credit transactions; and, (3) providing important community public shoreline access and open space.Habitat restoration is the principal project focus, contributing to the port’s Century Agenda and Long-Rangegoals. Establishing a 14-acre mitigation bank will generate marketable credits that can be reserved and/orsold to liable parties for purposes of resolving natural resource damage liabilities in the(1) Lower Duwamish Waterway, (2) Lockheed West, and (3) Harbor Island Superfund sites. The proposedproject will also provide important shoreline public access in the South Park neighborhood for use bysurrounding communities, including a scenic viewpoint pier, accessible pathways/trails, seating,environmental interpretation, and a hand-carry boat launch.

Discussion from the Forum: CM Nancy Tosta hopes that this fantastic community project will be able to begin at the end of June 2020. Brandon Parsons, American Rivers added has done research on this project, and this will show such a high return on the investment for the community, and the ability to have community dollars being spent in the area. Chris Stearns, , does the hand carry boat launch allow for a Tribal canoe? George Blomberg answered that that yes, it would and this would be wonderful to see at this site. Port of Seattle is working with the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes on creating interpretive signage. The Port of Seattle is looking forward to working with the tribes on this effort.

VII) Wrap up/Next StepsThe next WEF meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. via Zoom, a videoconference platform. Doug O. added that the August meeting will be centered around the 2021 Budgetdiscussion. Matt Goehring will be working on the Plan update and some revisions to that Plan brought forthby the Forum approving key projects. Suzanna will be working on implementing the projects that wereapproved at the Forum meeting today. Doug will be working diligently on the Desmone Oxbow habitatproject in hopes to get major restoration, akin to what the Port of Seattle’s T117 has achieved. Doug remindedthe Forum that on Friday, 6/5 the Seattle University team will be presenting their project with includedvaluation assessments on the ROI to the property owners at the Desmone Oxbow project.CM Tosta adjourned the meeting at 5:34 pm.

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WRIA 9 Scope of Work for 2021 - 2022 ILA, Lead Entity, FCD, and Contract Services Management Committee Recommended 7/29/2020

Watershed Ecosystem Forum Coordination

• Schedule and staff four WRIA 9 Watershed Ecosystem Forum

• (WEF) meetings at key decision points in implementing and monitoring the WRIA 9 SalmonHabitat Plan (Habitat Plan) and preparing the scope of work and budget for work to be cost-shared for 2021 - 2022

• Selective participation in and coordination with State and Puget Sound regional efforts, such asthe Puget Sound Partnership (South Central Action Area Caucus Group and Salmon RecoveryCouncil), the Washington Salmon Coalition, and regional or sub-regional efforts

• Schedule and staff four WRIA 9 Management Committee (MC) meetings to oversee the 2021 -2022 ILA-funded work program. Prepare quarterly budget and work plan reports

• Provide information to jurisdictions as needed and applicable, including presentations for briefingcity and county councils and King County on ILA-funded watershed services

• Coordinate with city, county staff and elected officials as practicable• Work on proposed new initiatives with Management Committee approval• Outreach to cities and the County on integrating city and County functions with salmon recovery

actions, such as land use, parks, critical areas, shoreline management, and other actions localgovernments can take to support consistent implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan

• Coordinate regional aspects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Duwamish/Green RiverEcosystem Restoration Project.

WRIA 9 Salmon Habitat Plan Implementation

• Coordinate with multiple agencies and partners on relevant regulatory, technical, funding, policy,and program issues that includes Our Green/Duwamish implementation, King County FloodControl District Lower Green River Corridor Plan development, statewide Floodplains by Designprogram, Puget Sound Partnership groups, and other regional salmon recovery efforts

• Coordinate Implementation Technical Committee (ITC) in its advisory capacity to the WEF toinform implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan Update and coordinate research andmonitoring needs in the watershed

• Coordinate with partners to implement an adaptive management and monitoring program totrack progress and address research gaps, evaluate project effectiveness, and refine conceptualmodels to improve outcomes

• Support implementation of education and outreach, policy, and programmatic priorities acrossthe watershed (Re-green the Green Grants, Educational Grants, etc.)

• Track National Marine Fisheries Service planning approach for Puget Sound steelhead recoveryand marine survival studies

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ATTACHMENT A: WRIA 9 MOU 2016 – 2025 Year 2021 - 2022

Capital Projects Implementation

• Coordinate cross-jurisdictional implementation of projects identified as WRIA 9 priorities• Help to establish partnerships and seek funding for, and implementation of high priority capital

projects• Support the WEF in developing, prioritizing, and presenting project recommendations for various

funding opportunities (e.g., projects funded by the watershed allocation of King County FloodControl District Cooperative Watershed Management grants, Puget Sound Partnership, StateSalmon Recovery Funding Board, Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account, Estuary and SalmonRestoration Program, Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration, Conservation Futures,Floodplains by Design, Urban Waters Federal Partnership, King Conservation District and otherfunds)

• Provide technical support to and project management coordination of habitat project design anddevelopment

• Adaptively manage the WRIA 9 Lead Entity grant process to align and leverage funding andcapacity

• Prepare and facilitate project presentations from project sponsors to the ITC, MC and WEFthroughout the life of the project, from procuring a recommendation for funding to sharingmilestones and results

• Track capital project and program implementation through coordination with grant administratorsand project sponsors

• Iteratively identify, prioritize and support implementation of projects within the Salmon HabitatPlan

• Coordinate with King Conservation District on initiatives like the Shore Friendly and the SharedEndeavor program to jointly implement nearshore projects

• Administer the WRIA 9 WEF/Cooperative Watershed Management grant/funding program (onbehalf of the WEF) pursuant to agreements with the King County Flood Control District and thecollection of revenue in 2021-2022

• Develop and manage the WRIA 9 four-year work plan (4YWP), the Recreation and ConservationOffice’s Planned Project Forecast List (PPFL) and the Salmon Recovery Portal (formerly HabitatWork Schedule (HWS)). Coordinate among project sponsors and others as necessary tocoordinate the entry of project data into HWS

• Support the WEF in developing, prioritizing, and presenting project recommendations to the StateSalmon Recovery Funding Board for funding

• Manage any technical support contracts for capital projects for design and development

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ATTACHMENT A: WRIA 9 MOU 2016 – 2025 Year 2021 - 2022

Program Management, Communications, Public Outreach and Administration

• Organize field trips or other field-based informational opportunities for the WEF, state and federalelected officials

• Produce communication products, social media announcements, and interpretive material to helpengage the public in the WRIA 9 implementation, adaptive management, and monitoring process

• Prepare annual achievement reports• Coordinate with jurisdictions and Puget Sound Partnership on implementing education and

stewardship programs identified by the Habitat Plan• Develop media press releases and communication materials in coordination with partner

jurisdictions• Conduct general administration work in support of ILA implementation. Administration includes

work program development and monitoring, budget development and tracking, regular reporting,billing, personnel, and supervision. Short written progress reports will accompany billings to theparties. Work plan and budget progress report will be made to the WRIA 9 WEF. Quarterlybudget and work plan reports will be provided at MC meetings

• Regularly update and maintain WRIA 9 website

• Provide administrative coordination of the WRIA 9 WEF, MC, and Service Provider

• Help prepare for, attend, and take notes at meetings of the WEF

• Track grants and invoices

• Coordinate Salmon SEEson with other watersheds

Miller/Walker Creek Stewardship • Under separate agreement with the parties in the Miller/Walker Creek basin, assist in

implementation of the stewardship and monitoring program, including:o Implement a stewardship program to restore and maintain stream habitat and educate

basin residents, and;o Coordinate monitoring efforts

Lower Green River Stewardship • Implement the Re-Green the Green Revegetation Strategy by supporting and coordinating 15+

partners in the Green the Green Network. Support partners through site and fundingidentification and creating opportunities for collaboration between partners. Developcommunication materials for Green the Green Network partners, including a newgreenthegreen.org website and Green River Trail signage about the benefits of trees

• Work closely with the WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Team by participating in quarterly WatershedEcosystem Forum meetings, monthly Implementation Technical Committee meetings, andregularly engaging with partners and project sponsors to identify and advance implementation ofpriority salmon recovery projects and programs

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Management Committee Recommended WRIA 9 2021-2022 Budget

7/29/20

2020 WEF Approved Budget

2021 Recommended

2022 Recommended

1 509,905 520,766 533,369

2 131,300 137,900 137,900

3 60,000 60,000 60,000

4b 40,000 40,000

4b 40,0005 84,801 67,924 67,9246 $826,006 $826,590 $839,193

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8

9 Watershed Coordination (1.0 FTE) 171,647 171,366 172,673 10 34,653 32,565 33,164 11 87,121 101,493 102,250

12 142,237 142,036 143,093 13 32,000 21,318 22,005 14 44,432 44,686 45,508

15 58,081 43,497 43,822

16 800 17 570,970 556,960 562,516

18

19 93,869 107,223 107,386

20 52,786 57,887 57,887

21 8,000 5,721 5,908

22 12,027 12,096 12,319

23 21,115 17,696 17,345

24 200 25 $758,967 $757,584 $763,361

26 7,581 7,740 7,770

27 1,171 1,196 1,201

28 46,380 47,354 38,281

29 5,315 5,426 5,447 30 - -

31 6,592 6,730 6,757 32 $67,039 $68,447 $59,456

33 $826,006 $826,031 $822,817

34 $0 $559 $16,375

35 83,709 83,709 84,268

36 83,709 84,268 100,643

Footnotes:

2 Assumes successful grant award from the King County Flood Control District (FCD).3 Assumes State Legislature authorizes operational grant funding to support Lead Entities.

12 Consultant Services includes KC expenditure account 53104 and 53105.13 Mileage and Vehicle usage includes KC expenditure account 55010 and 53330.

10Supplies, Meeting, Food & Training includes the following KC expenditure accounts: 52110, 52180, 52202, 52205, 52217, 52290, 52380, 53310, 53320, 53710, 53803, 53814, and 53890.11 Communications and Printing includes the following KC expenditure accounts: 52215, 53100, 53101, 53220,

14 At the end of 2019, actual ILA carryover fund balance was $83,709. The actual 2020 ILA carryover amount to be determined at the end of 2020.

4 Assumes State Legislature continues capacity grant support to Puget Sound WRIAs. PSAR 2021-2023 capacity grant funds will be approved with the state capital budget. The revenue funds expenditure lines 12 and 20.5 Miller-Walker revenue is based on reimbursement of actual annual expenditures. The ILA authorizes expenditures not to exceed $84,801, however, the six-year average work hours is used to estimate revenue in the biennium.

6 Assumes 0.55% labor growth for 2021 and 1.84% for 2022 based on King County Financial Planning Assumptions and Guidance (2019-2028) updated June 20207WRIA 9 ILA staff and overhead are funded by ILA Cost Shares: Salmon Recovery Manager, Administrative Coordinator, and Planning &Technical Coordinator.8 Other WRIA 9 Staff and overhead are funded by Lead Entity, Cooperative Watershed Management, and other grants and interlocal agreements.9 Overhead includes Department of Natural Resources Director's Office, Water and Land Resources Division Director's Office, office space, copier, legal, graphics/design, finance, human resources, and grant coordination.

1 Cost shares for 2021 & 2022 include projected 2.13% & 2.42% increases in Consumer Price Index--Wages (CPI), respectively.

Communications & Printing 11

Consultant Services12

Mileage & Vehicle Usage13

Computer Workstation

Miller/Walker Supplies, Food, Meeting, Training, Printing, Consultant Services, Mileage and Vehicle Usage

Operations Sub-total

Expenditure TotalExpected Carryover

Carryover ILA

Beginning Carryover ILA Funds (savings from year-to-year WRIA 9 ILA revenue) 14

Ending Carryover ILA Funds (savings from year-to-year WRIA 9 ILA revenue) 14

Supplies, Food, Meeting & Training 10

Miller/Walker Other KC Support Staff 8

Sub-total

Staffing Overhead: Equals full cost recovery based on estimated King County

administrative cost distribution (Est $57,887 per FTE for 2021-2022) 9

ILA Staffing 7 :

Habitat Projects Coordination8

King County Science Staff Support8

Basin Steward-Lower Green River (0.25 FTE)

Miller/Walker Stewardship Coordination (~0.4 FTE) 8

Miller/Walker Other KC Support Staff 8

Staffing with Overhead Sub-total

Miller/Walker Stewardship Coordination (~0.4 FTE) 8

Miller/Walker (M/W) Creek Basin Stewardship ILA 5

Revenue Total

Expenditures

Staffing: Includes salary, benefits, retirement, industrial insurance & OASI 6

ILA Staffing 7 :

Administrative & Habitat Plan Development Support (0.4 FTE) Project Implementation, Planning & Stewardship Coordination (~0.6 FTE)

Habitat Projects Coordination (1.0 FTE) 8

King County Science Staff Support8

Basin Steward-Lower Green River (0.25 FTE)

Puget Sound Acquisition & Restoration (PSAR) Capacity Funds (RCO) 2021-2023 4

Puget Sound Acquisition & Restoration (PSAR) Capacity Funds (RCO) 2019-2021 4

Revenues

ILA Cost Share1

Cooperative Watershed Management (CWM) Grant (KC Flood Control District [FCD]) -

Capital Projects Implementation 2

Lead Entity Grant (state grant through Recreation & Conservation Office [RCO] )3

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WRIA Based Cost Share: WRIA 9 2021 and 2022Regional Watershed FundingManagement Committee Recommended 7/29/2020

Total cost share: $509,905 $520,766 $520,766 $533,369

Year: 2020 2021 2021 2022

1 Algona 0.18% $882 $901 $19 $923 $222 Auburn 5.44% $26,497 $27,062 $564 $27,717 $6553 Black Diamond 1.05% $5,132 $5,241 $109 $5,368 $1274 Burien 4.57% $22,267 $22,741 $474 $23,292 $5505 Covington 2.01% $9,800 $10,009 $209 $10,251 $2426 Des Moines 2.75% $13,409 $13,694 $286 $14,026 $3317 Enumclaw 0.68% $3,313 $3,383 $71 $3,465 $828 Federal Way 5.42% $26,429 $26,992 $563 $27,646 $6539 Kent 12.62% $61,519 $62,829 $1,310 $64,350 $1,521

10 King County 25.02% $121,941 $124,538 $2,597 $127,552 $3,01411 Maple Valley 1.83% $8,910 $9,100 $190 $9,320 $22012 Normandy Park 0.86% $4,207 $4,296 $90 $4,400 $10413 Renton 3.86% $18,798 $19,199 $400 $19,664 $46514 SeaTac 2.67% $13,029 $13,306 $277 $13,628 $32215 Seattle 28.00% $136,419 $139,324 $2,906 $142,696 $3,37216 Tukwila 3.03% $14,744 $15,058 $314 $15,422 $364

0 0100% $487,296 $497,675 $10,379 $509,719 $12,044

0 0

+Tacoma $22,609 $23,091 $482 $23,650 $559

TOTAL $509,905 $520,766 $10,861 $533,369 $12,603

NOTES AND DATA SOURCESPopulation:

• Population estimates are from state OFM for jurisdictions in one WRIA.

Assessed Value:

• Assessed value of parcels owned by Port of Seattle Aviation Division is excluded from the analysis.

• The Assessed Values are from King County Assessor's dataArea:

• Acres excludes the Upper Green River subwatershed from King County's area andexcludes Port of Seattle Aviation Division properties (airport and residential buyouts) fromBurien, Des Moines, and SeaTac shares.

* Cost share amount is an averaging of the population, assessed value, and areapercentage of each jurisdiction within WRIA 9 (% population + % assessed value + % areadivided by 3 = Cost Share) Updated in 2018 with 2017 metrics.

WRIA 9

2021 CostShare Amount

(Average of Pop, AV, Area)*

2020 Approved

Cost Share

2021 Status Quo Cost Share

(+ 2.13% CPI-W Increase)

2022 Status Quo Cost Share

(+ 2.42% CPI-W)

Difference between 2021

and 2022

• Parcels on WRIA and jurisdiction boundaries are allotted to jurisdictions (cities and unincorporated King County) and WRIAs based on the location of thecenterpoint of the parcels

Difference between 2020

and 2021

• For jurisdictions in two WRIAs, population in WRIA 9 is calculated using census tracts.This is more precise than the old approach of estimating population by multiplying thepercent of the jurisdiction in WRIA 9 by the state OFM population figures for thejurisdiction.

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King County is proposing to remove the Lones Levee to restore a dynamic, natural floodplain on the Green River for salmon and orca. The levee currently is disconnected from its historic floodplain preventing dynamic flow patterns of the river and restricting normal habitat development like channel migration and wood recruitment.

Once the failing levee is gone, the river will quickly develop a complex pattern with logjams, floodplain ponds, and flood channels; greatly expanding Chinook and other salmon rearing, refuge, and spawning habitat. A new setback levee will provide protection for adjacent farmlands.

Project Highlights:• Creates and restores over20 acres of salmon habitat

• Removes 1,800 feet of failing levee• Adds large wood and gravel in floodplain

for habitat improvement• Protects adjacent agricultural land by

constructing a setback levee

Location: King County

Districts:Federal Congressional: 8

State Legislative: 31King County Council: 9

2020 Capital Budget Request:$200,000

Total Project Cost: $7.2 million

CONTACT: Doug Osterman,WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager206-477-4793doug.osterman@kingcounty.govwww.kingcounty.gov/saltwatersp

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Project Highlights:• Increases the quality and

amount of shallow intertidal nearshore and marsh habitats

• Provides habitat for beach spawning forage fish—an essential food source for salmon

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MCSORLEY CREEK POCKET ESTUARY & SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECTCreating marine shoreline habitat for juvenile Chinook salmon

CONTACT: Doug Osterman,WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager206-477-4793doug.osterman@kingcounty.gov

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Location: Saltwater State Park, City of Des Moines

Districts:Federal Congressional: 9

State Legislative: 33King County Council: 5

Removes approximately 1,400 feet of shoreline armoring north of the mouth of McSorley Creek to restore �sh and wildlife habitat along the existing heavily modi�ed hard shoreline of Saltwater State Park.

Re-grades the beach to natural pro�les, enabling it to be accessible to people and recreation.

Removes rock armoring that restricts 150 feet of both banks of McSorley Creek upstream from its mouth at the Sound and �ll that buried the former estuary of the creek, restoring 400 feet of riparian habitat and one acre of tidal wetland.

Reconnects the feeder blu� to the marine shoreline, reestablishes natural shoreline sediment transport processes, and restores forage �sh habitat.

Enhances the park experience, modi�es and relocates parking areas and buildings to higher elevations, reduces risk of �ooding, increases climate resiliency, and modernizes recreational amenities that are integrated with restored salmon habitat.

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Creates an extensive network of side channels that engages the Green River at various �ows, providing critical refuge and forage habitat for salmon and other �sh and wildlife.Enables longer residence time for Chinook salmon adults moving upstream and juvenile salmon moving downstream, increasing their survival. Places wood in the newly constructed side channels, adding habitat complexity, cover, and refuge and providing shelter during high �ows and rearing habitat during winter and early spring.Increases �ood storage capacity, providing signi�cantly reduced �ood risk both in the Lower Green and further upstream.

DOWNEY FARMSTEAD RESTORATION PROJECT Creating safe rearing and refuge habitat for Chinook salmon

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CONTACT: Doug OstermanWRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager206-477-4793, doug.osterman@kingcounty.govhttp://www.govlink.org/watersheds/9/

Location: City of Kent

Districts:Federal Congressional: 9

State Legislative: 33King County Council: 5

2020 Capital Request:$4.1 million

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(PSAR) Large Capital Program• Creates over 22 acres and 1,875 linear feet of

side channel habitat• Lowers peak flood elevations by about six

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WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager Report August 6, 2020

King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) to Implement Permanent Telework The DNRP Director announced recently that the department is moving toward permanent telework for the employees in King Street Center, which includes the WRIA 9 salmon recovery team. Details are being worked out at this time, with full implementation expected by year end.

Desimone Oxbow Habitat Restoration Update It’s my understanding that at least a portion of the 100-foot shoreline buffer of the Desimone Oxbow will be restored through mitigation agreements among private parties and NOAA Fisheries. The restoration design was revamped to enable future restoration deeper into the property should the opportunity ever arise. However, the design also needed to be revamped to accommodate the approved system for stormwater management associated with the development of the 45-acre property into a parking lot and warehouse, limiting restoration of the buffer to its fullest potential.

Outreach to WEF Members and Representatives I continue to outreach to and communicate with all 17 ILA partner local governments and 17 stakeholder organizations of WEF during the pandemic. I feel that keeping in touch with all stakeholders is particularly important during this time. I appreciate each and every inquiry I receive from those associated with WRIA 9, from residents to participants in the salmon recovery process. Please feel free to contact me—I learn a lot about what is going on in the watershed from you. There have been many cases in which the WRIA 9 team has helped find answers and resolve problems. It remains my hope that the many new faces at the WRIA 9 table are feeling welcomed and informed, as you are gradually building functioning relationships among veteran and new members alike.

2020 Capital Projects Funding: WRIA 9 Moves Forward! On May 14th, the WEF approved the recommended funding package for WRIA 9 which included over $5.3 million in salmon recovery projects in the Green/Duwamish watershed. The projects recommended for funding include Regreen-the-Green small grant program and three high priority capital projects: Lones Levee Setback; Downey Farmstead Levee Setback; and McSorley Creek Pocket Estuary at Saltwater State Park. Downey Farmstead ranked #6 on the Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) Large Capital funding list this year, which was recently recommended for approval by the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council (PSSRC) (see additional information below about the PSSRC). Final approval of the PSAR Large Capital Project funding is scheduled on August 7th.

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Habitat Project Forecasting and Planning WRIA 9 staff have been working hard to produce several project lists to support capital budget requests for the upcoming Legislative session set to convene on Monday, January 11, 2021. These project lists will support the Puget Sound Partnership and Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office to advocate for the anticipated funding for priority projects that are dependent on state funds. Additionally, following months of outreach to project sponsors, WRIA 9 staff have identified the funding needs over the next five years. A six-year Capital Implementation Plan (Draft CIP) was drafted using this information to guide yearly grant requests and provide more transparency and certainty as yearly funding packages are constructed. The Draft CIP includes projected allocations from both state and local funding sources.

Salmon Habitat Plan Update Draft Chapters for Current Status and Recovery Goals and Recovery Strategies presented to the Implementation Technical Committee (ITC) at the July meeting. In process of addressing comments from members. Currently, finalizing draft of the Strategic Assessment Update – Priorities Pressures Chapter which incorporates a summary of new science as it relates to key environmental pressures on Chinook salmon. This Chapter will be reviewed by the ITC at the August ITC. Ongoing coordination with King County graphic designers on GIS and graphic needs for final plan document.

Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Committee (WREC) Matt attended WREC meetings on 2/25, 4/28, and 6/23 and WREC technical meetings on 3/24, 4/7, 5/12, 6/9, and 7/7. Committee progress to-date includes approval of consumptive use estimates associated with projected permit exempt well development; development and refinement of salmon habitat project ideas (consistent with salmon plan), and review of potential water offset projects. Matt is WRIA 9’s caucus representative on the WREC, which formed to address the Supreme Court’s Hirst Decision (water allocations/permitting requirements).

WRIA 9 and 8 Local Integrating Organization (LIO) The LIO is preparing the work plan for 2021 for which I support a multiple watershed assembly next year. The last assembly of all the participants in salmon recovery in King County was in 2007. It was a very large gathering of stakeholders and generated significant interest in and momentum for implementing the actions for recovering salmon called for by the 2005 Salmon Habitat Plan and the plans of the other King County watersheds. It is my thinking that we need another “shot in the arm” now as we finish up the update of our 2005 Salmon Habitat Plan and move into the next phase of its implementation.

Our Green Duwamish Stormwater Strategy The Our Green Duwamish Stormwater Stakeholder Group continues to make progress on articulating the actions that will bring us closer to realizing a future built on clean water. A draft implementation plan will describe current conditions in the watershed and identify existing and future actions required to improve them. The project is on track to provide the Stakeholder Group with a Draft Implementation Plan in September 2020. Stay current on progress by signing up to receive the newsletter here.

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Salmon Recovery Manager Report – August 2020

Nearshore Video on Hold Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has stalled final production of the nearshore video. As last reported in late February at the advent of the pandemic, the video was very near completion when staffing was diverted. It is my hope that once the resources become available from King County, the video will be swiftly finished and premiered at the November meeting of the WEF. The video showcases how homeowners can take action on their land to help restore shorelines.

Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council (PSSRC) The PSSRC approved the rankings of Puget Sound’s Large Capital Acquisition and Restoration project grant proposals. On the list of ranked projects is Kent and WRIA 9’s Downey Farmstead levee setback and habitat restoration project in the Lower Green River. Over $40 million will need to be appropriated by the State Legislature next year to fully fund each of these regionally significant salmon (and orca) recovery projects. As reported in February, as the PSSRC considers modifying the approach to allocate funding to watersheds to implement projects. I continue to stand by WRIA 9’s long held position that any diminishment, through funding and other policies, of the importance of the Green River’s role in Puget Sound salmon recovery would be disastrous to obtaining federal support for the fish passage facility at Howard Hanson Dam and, of course, all the other implementation actions that need to be taken in WRIA 9 to recover both salmon and orcas.

Lower Green River Stewardship 6-month Progress Report Attached herein is a half-year summary of the accomplishments of the Lower Green River Stewardship program, a new body of work approved by the WEF for 2021.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Osterman WRIA 9 Salmon Recovery Manager

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Lower Green River Basin Steward Report January- June 2020

The Lower Green River Basin Steward is funded jointly by King County, the King County Flood Control District, and WRIA 9.

Q1 (January - March)

Lower Green Revegetation

• Coordinated Re-Green the Green Grant submissions with Green the Green Network

organizations, including Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, DirtCorps, Green River

Coalition, Nicoterra Trails, Forterra, EarthCorps, and King County Noxious Weed Control

Program.

• Coordinated planting at three Lower Green River sites within Kent and Tukwila. Project is funded

with funds from CWM and SRFB. From January to February, contract crews planted 1,500 trees

and 4,500 shrubs.

• Helped coordinate future restoration work at Riverview Park in Kent between the City of Kent

Parks Department, Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, Green River Coalition, Duwamish

Alive! Coalition, and Green River College interns.

• Worked with Green the Green steering committee members to plan 2020 Green the Green

activities, including communication priorities. Leading effort to develop trail signage for

revegetation sites.

Capital Projects & Acquisitions

• Submit CWM grant applications for two King County led projects:

o NE Auburn Creek Restoration: Project will enhance floodplain tributary habitat in the

Lower Green River by creating off-channel rearing and high flow refuge habitat for

juvenile salmon in NE Auburn Creek. This project is located within unincorporated King

County at Horseneck Farm, a King County owned parcel.

o Midway Creek Culvert Removal: Project will remove a derelict 43-inch corrugated steel

culvert that is currently a fish passage barrier for juvenile salmonids on Midway Creek,

an important off-channel rearing and flood refuge habitat for ESA listed Chinook and

other salmonids. The culvert blocks all juvenile (and partially adult) access to one of the

largest and highest quality floodplain wetlands in the entire Lower Green River basin

(~12 acres) as well as ~800’ of flowing stream. Project is located on Seattle Public

Utilities owned property within the City of Kent.

• Submitted CFT application for priority acquisitions associated with future salmon habitat project

in unincorporated King County, adjacent to North Green River Park on the right bank.

Acquisitions would add to City of Kent protected land to the south. Long-term vision is to

connect floodplain wetland to mainstem, creating up to 30 acres of potential off-channel rearing

and refuge habitat for juvenile salmon.

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Q1 (April - June)

Lower Green Revegetation

• Participate on Re-Green the Green Grant scoring committee, assisting prioritizing revegetation

projects for $500,000 CWM funds ($800k total ask).

• Worked with King County graphics

and network partners on developing

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• Worked with King County IT to

develop a WordPress site for the

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that will be a clearinghouse of information about revegetation work on the Green-Duwamish,

including a map of where partners are working, project highlights, and background on why this

work is important. Website will be launched in August.

• Expanded the scope of Green River Revegetation RCO SRFB grant after realizing some cost

saving during the first round of planting. Added one new site in the Lower Green at North Green

River Park and expanding the work at the Green River Natural Area in the Middle Green, adding

a total of 8.3 acres and 1,815 linear feet.

• Began spring weed control and watering at Lower Green revegetation sites in Tukwila and Kent.

• Hosted Green the Green Coordination meeting with Green the Green partners. Meeting agenda

included virtual “site visits” from Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, DirtCorps, King

County Noxious Weed Control Program, Forterra, and the King County Middle Green River Basin

Steward.

• Began site preparation at new revegetation site in Tukwila at river mile 11.2 on the left bank,

across from Fort Dent. Project is funded with a Rose Foundation grant.

• Received $121,000 in funding from Sound Transit’s Sustainability Program to fund 4 acres of

revegetation at the mouth of Mullen Slough. Site preparation work now underway.

Capital Projects

• Participating in NE Auburn Creek restoration project meetings with team of engineers,

ecologists, and fish biologist. Planning to wrap up feasibility report by the end of summer.

• Participate in check-ins with City of Kent, Tukwila, and Auburn with WRIA 9 Habitat Projects

Coordinator to review 2020 Salmon Habitat Plan projects and their proposed timeline for

implementation.

Contact: Katie Beaver / kbeaver@kingcounty.gov / 206-263-0951

One of four trail signs developed for use by project partners at theirproject sites along the Green-Duwamish River.

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