DOCSLIB.ORG

Status of Great Blue Heron Colonies in King County, Washington

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Status of Great Blue Heron Colonies in King County, Washington NOTES STATUS OF GREAT BLUE HERON COLONIES IN KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON MARTY MURPHY, Box 3070, Half Moon Bay, California 94019 The Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)has been common in westernWashington throughoutrecorded history (Jewett et al. 1953). Shipe and Scott (1981) surveyed Great Blue Heron coloniesin King County for the WashingtonDepartment of Wildlife. In 1983 the Department resurveyedthree of the coloniesnoted by Shipe and Scott. In this paper | update information on Great Blue Heron colonies in this area. Since 1981, four of the six colonies reported by Shipe and Scott have been abandoned,but sixnew oneshave been reportedand confirmed(Table 1). Most heron coloniesin King County are now threatenedby proposedcommercial developments. The Great Blue Heron is considereda specieswith specialconcerns on the national level (Tate and Tate 1982), and the stateof Washingtonhas designatedthe Great Blue Heron a speciesof specialconcern and has establishedguidelines for managementof colonies. Many of the herons'feeding groundsare threatened also. The largestlakes in King County are Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish. Around the former only six wetlandsremain, and someof theseare threatenedby development.The two wetlands on Lake Sammamishare both withinparks. According to the PugetSound Water Quality Authority (1987), approximately14,000 acresof wetland around Puget Sound have been convertedto other usesby diking and filling. Fifty percent of the wetlandsalong streamshave been convertedto pastures.Along the floodplainsof six major riversmore than 150,000 acres have yielded to flood control diking, agriculture,and other development. Known since 1955, the Black Diamond colony sufferedfrom shootingup to 1981. Sincethen the surroundingarea hasbeen developed extensively. | sawno heronsduring my two visitsto the site in 1986 and 1987. The eight-nestBlack River rookery in Renton is on an island within ponds created by the Soil ConservationService for flood control.Developers proposed an officepark for the sitebut failed to notethe presenceof the colonyin theirproposal. On 18 February 1987, at a time of pre-nestingand territorialactivity of the herons,they cut a riparian forestjust north of the colonyin an areadesignated by the cityof Rentonas a conservancy zone. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, WashingtonDepartment of Ecology,and WashingtonDepartment of Wildlifeordered the work stoppeduntil a hearingexaminer could review the project'seffects on the heronsand other wildlife.The heronsreturned to the area on 20 February,occupied seven nests, and fledgedan averageof two young per nest between 10 and 20 June, later than at the Sammamishand Yarrow Bay colonies. | could not locate the Crystal Lake colony in May and June 1986 and presume it to be abandoned.On 11 June a highwaywas being cut through the forestand a housing development was in progress. Park biologistsdiscovered two heron nestsin DiscoveryPark, Seattle, in 1986. This colony may grow becauseit is well protectedwithin the park and trees are abundant. Perhapsherons from the recentlyabandoned Pigeon Point rookery about 2 km southwest will attempt to nest here. Althoughdevelopment surrounds the DumasBay colonyon three sides,the colony liespartly within Dumas Bay CountyPark, withinwhich it isprotected by fencing.The denseundergrowth beneath the colonyand the vigilanceof localresidents also protect it. The colonydiscovered in 1984 at Jensen'sCove, Lake SammamishState Park, is stillgrowing but facesproblems. A publicboat launchlies within 100 m of the rookery, and use of the launchhas tripled since 1985. Water skiingand fastboats create waves that erode the shorelineand steepenthe bankson which fledglingherons forage. In Western Birds 19:37-40, 1988 37 NOTES -o -o"o o o o o o o o o o • o o I I I I 38 NOTES nearbyIssaquah approximately 405 ha of wetlandsand open fields are now shopping centersand freeway. Destruction of ripariangrowth along Issaquah Creek, within 10 m of the colony, restrictsforaging habitat near the colonyto the statepark. I madeno attemptto observethe colonyat MauryIsland, accessible only by boat. The islandwas logged extensively in 1981, and no nestswere observed there during the aerial survey of 1983. The PeasleyCanyon colony lies on a ridge,owned partly by a developer,above a recedingmarsh at the junctionsof statehighways 18 and 167. A shoppingcenter that wouldcover a portionof the fieldsand wetlandsadjacent to the colonyhas been proposed. Snohomish County LakeSammamish ]2X•6•9 Xll King County island Xl Pierce County Figure1. Locationsof Great Blue Heron coloniesin KingCounty, Washington. 1, Black Diamond; 2, BlackRiver; 3, CrystalLake; 4, DiscoveryPark; 5, Dumas Bay County Park; 6, Lake SammamishCounty Park; 7, Maury Island;8, PeasleyCanyon; 9, Phan- tom Lake; 10, Pigeon Point; 11, SeahurstCounty Park; 12, Weowna County Park; 13, Yarrow Bay. Squares, active colonies;crosses, abandoned colonies. 39 NOTES At PhantomLake, heronsoriginally nested near a boat-launchingarea, according to long-timelake residents.In 1985 they moved to an approximately2-ha stand of Douglasfir, where they nestedagain in 1986. Cuttingof cattailsin the herons'feeding area, harassmentby crows,and highwinds are probablecauses of abandonmentin 1987. Locatedhigh on a bluffabove the industrializedDuwamish Waterway, the PigeonPoint colonyencompassed 16 nestsin 1986 but was desertedin 1987 (StephenPenland pers. comm.), possiblyas a resultof bulldozingtoo nearthe colonyor frequentblasting for a tunnelwithin 1 km of it. Seventy-sixresidences and improvedaccess roads are being built within100 m of the rookery,in contraventionof the WashingtonDepartment of Wildlife's recommendationof a minimumbuffer of 200 m betweendevelopment and heroncolonies. I sawno evidenceof a heroncolony when I investigatedthe siteat SeahurstCounty Park on 1 March 1986. Bluffsonce well vegetatedwith Douglasfirs and cottonwoods were bare,and new homeshad beenplaced nearby. The parkinglot hasbeen enlarged since 1981, increasinghuman use of the beach. I noted no heron nestsat Weowna County Park in May 1986. A large new housing developmenthad beenplaced at the southeasternborder of the park. In 1987 cutting of trailsthrough the park resultedin the lossof many trees, further diminishingthe possibilityof the herons'return. Sincethis colonyis only about 1 km from the Lake Sammamishcolony the heronsat Weowna County Park may have moved to Lake Sammamish. The Yarrow Bay rookery consistsof six nestsin a singleBlack Cottonwoodin an approximately25-ha wetlandowned by the cityof Kirkland.A condominiumlies only 50 m east of the colony. In King CountyGreat Blue Heronsfledge between 15 and 30 June. All appearto winter locally,though they dispersefrom the coloniesbetween late Augustand October.Some may go to PadillaBay, SkagitCounty, where I counted270 at low tide on 16 August 1986. Someof theseundoubtedly came from the two largecolonies in SkagitCounty, on the SwinomishChannel, south of March Point and eastof Anacortes(80 nestsin 1987), and on SamishIsland, northeast of Anacortes(340 nestsin 1987, Toby Michelenapers. COlTIm.)o Clearly, further monitoringof Great Blue Heron coloniesin Washingtonstate is in order. At present,species of "specialconcern" receive a minimumof attentionduring the processof environmentalimpact review. Extirpation of the heronfrom King County becomesmore probablewith continuedrapid developmentnot only of King County but of the entire Puget Sound region. I thankStephen Penland, Kelly McAllister, Bob Zeigler, and SusanTank, Washington Department of Wildlife, and Jim Likes, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for their encouragementand advice, Greg Butcher,Jim Lowe, and Helen Pratt for sharingtheir data, my husbandTom Murphy for his interestand assistance,and DennisPaulson and Philip Unitt for their help with the manuscript. LITERATURE CITED Jewett,S.G., Taylor, W. P., Shaw, W. T., and Aldrich,J. W. 1953. Birdsof Washington State. Univ. Wash. Press,Seattle. PugetSound Water QualityAuthority. 1986. Habitatand weftandsprotection. Issue paper. PugetSound Water QualityAuthority, Seattle. Shipe, S.J., and Scott, W. W. 1981. Great Blue Heron in King County, Washington. Washington Game Department Non-game Program, Olympia. Tare, J., Jr., and Tate, D. J. 1981. The Blue List for 1982. Am. Birds 36:126-135. Accepted 5 March 1988 4O .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Lake Sammamish/ Redmond Area: 047 Residential Revalue for 2017 Assessment Roll
    Lake Sammamish/ Redmond Area: 047 Residential Revalue for 2017 Assessment Roll Department of Assessments Setting values, serving the community, and pursuing excellence 500 Fourth Avenue, ADM-AS 0708 Seattle, WA 98104-2384 OFFICE (206) 296-7300 FAX (206) 296-0595 Email: [email protected] http://www.kingcounty.gov/assessor/ Department of Assessments 500 Fourth Avenue, ADM-AS-0708 John Wilson Seattle, WA 98104-2384 OFFICE: (206) 296-7300 FAX (206) 296-0595 Assessor Email: [email protected] http://www.kingcounty.gov/assessor/ Dear Property Owners: Property assessments are being completed by our team throughout the year and valuation notices are being mailed out as neighborhoods are completed. We value your property at fee simple, reflecting property at its highest and best use and following the requirements of state law (RCW 84.40.030) to appraise property at true and fair value. We are continuing to work hard to implement your feedback and ensure we provide accurate and timely information to you. This has resulted in significant improvements to our website and online tools for your convenience. The following report summarizes the results of the assessments for this area along with a map located inside the report. It is meant to provide you with information about the process used and basis for property assessments in your area. Fairness, accuracy and uniform assessments set the foundation for effective government. I am pleased to incorporate your input as we make continuous and ongoing improvements to best serve you. Our goal is to ensure every taxpayer is treated fairly and equitably. Our office is here to serve you.
    [Show full text]
  • Known As Lake Sammamish State Park;
    ORDINANCE NO.2731 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, ANNÐONG PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS LAKE SAMMAMISH STATE PARK; DESCRIBING THE BOI.]NDARIES THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE ASSUMPTION OF INDEBTEDNESS AND PAYMENT OF TAXES, ESTABLISHING ZONING FOR THE PROPERTY TO BE ANNEXED; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FDCNG THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ANNEXATION. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Issaquah, Washington, approved Resolution No. 2014-16 (Exhibit A), accepting the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's notice of intent to petition for annexation for the area known as Lake Sammamish State Park, providing for the assumption of indebtedness and payment of taxeso establishing zoning for the property to be annexed, and authorizing the Mayor to submit a Notice of Intent to Annex to Washington State Boundary Review Board of King County; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Boundary Review Board of King County reviewed the Notice of Intent to Annex and deemed the proposed action approved effective October 23,2014 in a letter dated October 24,2014 (Exhibit B), and WHEREAS, the City and V/ashington State Parks and Recreation Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Exhibit C) confirming how the City and State will address coÍrmon issues and continue the City/State partnership established years ago, and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the property should be annexed pursuant to RCW 35A.14.120 Direct Petition Method, and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on December 15,'2014, and all those wishing to give comments were heard; and I WHEREAS, at the close of the public hearing, the City Council voted to annex Lake Sammamish State Park, and set the effective date of said annexation to be February l,20L5,NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.
    [Show full text]
  • City Council, Regular Meeting
    City Council, Regular Meeting AGENDA 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm January 19, 2010 Council Chambers Call to Order Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Note: This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council. Three-minutes limit per person or 5 minutes if representing the official position of a recognized community organization. Approval of Agenda Student Liaison Reports Eastlake High School Skyline High School Presentations/Proclamations Consent Agenda Payroll for pay period ending December 31, 2009 for pay date January 5, 2010 in the amount of $246,311.38 Payroll for pay period ending January 15, 2010 for pay date January 20, 2010 in the amount of $237,981.14 1. Approval: Claims for period ending January 19, 2010 in the amount of $2,037,480.48 for Check No.25445 through No. 25688 2. Contract: Construction Management East Lake Sammamish Parkway Project Phase 1B/AECOM 3. Amendment: Engineering Services SE 20th Street Non-Motorized Project/Transpo Group 4. Grant: Urban Vitality Grant for SE 20th Street Non-Motorized Project/Public Works Board 5. Approval: Minutes for November 17, 2009 Regular Meeting 6. Approval: Minutes for January 5, 2010 Regular Meeting City Council meetings are wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request. Please phone (425) 295-0500 at least 48 hours in advance. Assisted Listening Devices are also available upon request. Public Hearings Continued from January 5, 2010 7. Ordinance: Vacating Unopened Thomas Alexander Road (Aka County Road No. 867 And Aka Old Monohan Road) Unfinished Business - None New Business 8. Ordinance: First Reading Creating An Equipment Rental Fund In Accordance With RCW 35.21.088.
    [Show full text]
  • Property Owners Within 2000 Feet of Project
    East Lake Sammamish Trail ‐ South Sammamish Segment B: Property Owners within 2,000 Feet of Project Page 1 PIN TAXPAYER NAME TAXPAYER ATTN TAXPAYER ADDRESS TAXPAYER CITY TAXPAYER ZIP SITE ADDRESS SITE ZIP SITE ZIP PLUS 4 SITE CITY 0293620010 HOLMES DAVID & GAIL 19801 SE 8TH ST SAMMAMISH WA 98074 19801 SE 8TH ST 98074 3819 SAMMAMISH 0293620020 PARKER CAMERON & KATHRYN 19809 SE 8TH ST SAMMAMISH WA 98074 19809 SE 8TH ST 98074 3819 SAMMAMISH 0293620030 MAINE HEINZ WILLIAM 803 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98075 803 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620040 MOREHEAD BRUCE+TRACY 811 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98029 811 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620050 KOPHS JUSTIN THOMAS 564 225TH LN NE #A303 SAMMAMISH WA 98074 819 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620060 WANG YUNPENG+KUIHONG LIU 823 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98075 823 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620070 MCRAE EDWARD R+KATHERINE A 829 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98075 829 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620080 POWERS JEFFREY D+DAWN M 833 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98075 833 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620090 DAVIDSON JOHN P+MEGAN 837 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98029 837 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620100 FITZGERALD BRIAN J+KIMBERLY 843 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98075 843 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620110 GUO XIAOYING+YUNFENG DONG 849 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98075 849 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620120 LANGE DANNY B+JACOBSEN EVA 855 198TH PL SE SAMMAMISH WA 98075 855 198TH PL SE 98075 8602 SAMMAMISH 0293620130 STAVEHAUG FRODE+DEBORAH R S 852
    [Show full text]
  • Auction Catalog Celebrating 10 Years of Jubilee REACH the Kemper Freeman Family & the Bellevue Collection Are Honored to Support Jubilee REACH
    JUB I LEE REA C H Bellevue’s Premiere Holiday Gala Saturday, November 12, 2016 2016 HONORARY CO-CHAIRS Betty and Kemper Freeman & Joan and Bob Wallace Auction Catalog Celebrating 10 Years of Jubilee REACH The Kemper Freeman Family & The Bellevue Collection are honored to support Jubilee REACH. BELLEVUE SQUARE LINCOLN SQUARE BELLEVUE PLACE EVENING PROGRAM 5:30 p.m. Check-in and Registration Festival Tree Viewing Silent Auction and Reception 6:40 p.m. Silent Closing Ballroom Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Live Auction and Dinner MENU Salad Artisan Mixed Greens, Maple Roasted Butternut Squash, Candied Pecans, Apple, Dried Cranberries, Apple Cider Vinaigrette Bread Presentation with Whipped Butter and Apple Butter Entrée Beef Tenderloin, Tempura Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini, Ponzu Sauce Alternating Desserts Hazelnut Gianduja Mousse with Devil’s Food Cake, Shiny Chocolate Glaze and Toasted Hazelnuts Vanilla & Lemon Curd, Toasted Meringue with White Chocolate Croquants Dinner wine compliments of Chandler Reach Vineyards and Hedges Family Estate The mission of Jubilee REACH is to transform lives and the community one student at a time. We: • Believe every child deserves to be known, loved and affirmed. • Strive to develop in every student a strong sense of belonging to something greater than self. • LOVE students and their families – building relationships and earning trust. • LISTEN intently for the individual’s deeper needs. • LEARN through collaboration and partnership with the Bellevue School District. By addressing the challenges that may inhibit a students’ social, emotional and academic growth, we strive to improve not only their lives, but also the lives of entire families, neighborhoods and the community.
    [Show full text]
  • July 2017 Page 1 Retreat Agenda
    Retreat Agenda July 12, 2017 Special Meeting Educational Service District 113, Mason Room, 6005 Tyee Drive SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 RETREAT GOALS Understand how the various programs administered by the Recreation and Conservation Funding Board (board) have evolved and continue to evolve as we prepare to lead into the future. Discuss the impacts of changes at the federal and state levels on the land acquisitions funded by the board. Consider whether or not changes should be made to the various board-funded trail programs. Preview Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) agency and program priorities for the upcoming biennium. ORDER OF BUSINESS 9:00 a.m. Opening Welcome and introductions Governor Jay Inslee, Chair Ted Willhite, and Kaleen Cottingham Review retreat objectives Jim Reid, Facilitator Review agenda Everyone Agree on ground rules and decision-making framework 9:15 a.m. 1. Getting to Know Each Other Better (Introduction by Why were you interested in serving on this board and what particular Scott Robinson) satisfaction have you derived from it? Everyone What has the board accomplished over the past biennium? 9:45 a.m. 2. History of the Board and its Various Grant Programs (Introduction by What is the board’s purpose and mission? Kaleen Cottingham) Everyone What is covered in the board’s strategic plan? What is the board’s role and how has it evolved? How does it differ from the role of RCO? How do the responsibilities of the board compare to those of RCO? How have the various grant programs evolved? Why? What is the intent of involving other state agencies on the board? What do the state agency members of the board need from the citizen members of the board? And vice versa? What might be impacts of the 2016 statutory amendments? Will they result in more or different kinds of applications? Are there any questions, comments, or suggestions? 11:00 a.m.
    [Show full text]
  • City of Sammamish Shoreline Master Program User Guide Residents’ User Guide
    Sammamish Shoreline Master Program User Guide Version 12-2011-1 City of Sammamish Shoreline Master Program Residents’ User Guide Dear Residents: If you’re fortunate enough to live along one of our beautiful shorelines, you know that appreciation and responsibility go hand-in-hand along the water’s edge. In that spirit, we offer this ―user guide,‖ a practical handbook to help you live, build and conserve on the sensitive shores of Pine Lake, Beaver Lake and Lake Sammamish. Many thanks to the residents, agencies, consultants and city staffers who contributed so meaningfully to the Shoreline Master Program Update, a set of revised regulations we trust will bring proper protection to shorelines while preserving flexibility for property owners. Like so many other things in our community, this guide and the regulatory update it’s based on are the product of great teamwork. Whether you contributed expertise, or the simple wisdom of daily life, we appreciate what you’ve done for Sammamish! Sincerely, Ben Yazici City Manager 2 City of Sammamish Shoreline Master Program User Guide Residents’ User Guide Table of Contents Shoreline Overview 4 How to use this Guide 5 Frequently Asked Questions 6 Shoreline Terms 7 Topic 1: Docks 8 Topic 2: Shoreline Stabilization 10 Topic 3: Shoreline Setbacks 12 Topic 4: Vegetation Enhancement Areas 14 Topic 5: Existing Use 16 Planting Guidance: Trees 17 Planting Guidance: Perennials and Aquatics 18 Planting Guidance: Shrubs 19 Permit Process 20 Agencies 21 Acknowledgements 22 3 City of Sammamish Shoreline Master Program Residents’ User Guide Shoreline Overview The shorelines in Washington State are protected by the Washington State Shoreline Management Act.
    [Show full text]
  • Lake Sammamish State Park Washington State Parks 2010 Northwest Accommodates up to 400 People
    • The Kitchen Shelter (S1) Lake Sammamish State Park Washington State Parks 2010 Northwest accommodates up to 400 people. Sammamish Road It has two sinks and a center Issaquah, WA 98027 counter with electrical outlets. (425) 455-7010 A sand volleyball court and a large State Parks information: Lake open playfield are adjacent to the (360) 902-8844 shelter. Reservations: Online at www.parks.state.wa.us or call Sammamish (888) CAMPOUT or (888) 226-7688 • The Creek Shelter (S2) Other state parks located near the bank of Issaquah Creek, in the general area: State Park accommodates up to 200 people. Squak Mountain and It offers an excellent view of Lake Bridle Trails Lake Sammamish State Park Sammamish. A sand volleyball court is a popular 512-acre park featuring and a large open playfield are adjacent to the shelter. Connect with us on social media 6,858 feet of waterfront, a deciduous www.twitter.com/WAStatePks forest, wetland vegetation, three • The Rotunda Shelter (S3) www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateParks salmon-bearing streams and a great accommodates up to 100 people. www.youtube.com/WashingtonStateParks blue heron heronry. It has a central fireplace and a sand Share your stories and photos: Adventure Awaits.com volleyball court. The park is a great place to get together with family or friends for a picnic or to S Sample If you would like to support Washington State • Hans Jensen - Youth Group Camp S Sample Parks even more, please consider making a hold an event for work or social groups. 2018 donation when renewing your license plate tabs.
    [Show full text]
  • Ecological Survey of “Late-Run” Kokanee in Lake Sammamish, 2016
    Ecological Survey of “Late-Run” Kokanee in Lake Sammamish, 2016 March 2017 Alternate Formats Available Ecological Survey of “Late-Run” Kokanee in Lake Sammamish, 2016 Prepared for: Lake Sammamish Kokanee Work Group This Ecological Survey is the product of a Technical Workshop held on November 17, 2016 at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Attendees included: Dave Beauchamp (United States Geological Survey, University of Washington – Seattle) Jim Bower (King County Water and Land Resources Division) Jeff Chan (United States Fish and Wildlife Service) Darin Combs (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) Casey Costello (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) Tawni Dalziel (City of Sammamish) Pat DeHaan (United States Fish and Wildlife Service) Bill Gerdts (Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter Trout Unlimited) Peter Holte (City of Redmond) Jeff Jensen (University of Washington – Bothell) Josh Kubo (King County Water and Land Resources Division) Dave Kyle (Trout Unlimited) Dan Lantz (King County Water and Land Resources Division) Bill Mavros (48 North Solutions) Kate O’Laughlin (King County Water and Land Resources Division) Kit Paulsen (City of Bellevue) Harrison Price (Enviroissues) David St. John (King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks) Dave Steiner (Snoqualmie Indian Tribe) Roger Tabor (United States Fish and Wildlife Service) Mark Taylor (Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter Trout Unlimited) Brad Throssell (Bellevue-Issaquah Chapter Trout Unlimited) Mary Wictor (watershed resident) Funded in part by: King County Department of Natural Resources
    [Show full text]
  • Vasa Creek Fish Habitat Assessment
    Vasa Creek Fish Habitat Assessment Prepared for: Prepared by: 19803 North Creek Parkway City of Bellevue Bothell, WA 98011 450 110th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98009 August 2014 Vasa Creek Fish Habitat Assessment Prepared for: City of Bellevue 450 110th Ave. NE Bellevue, WA 98009 Prepared by: 19803 North Creek Parkway Bothell, WA 98011 August 2014 Vasa Creek Fish Habitat Assessment Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 Background Information ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Project Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 2. METHODS ........................................................................................................................................ 3 2.1 Data Collection ........................................................................................................................ 3 2.2 Methodology Limitations ...................................................................................................... 7 3. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS ........................................................................................................... 7 3.1 Habitat Assessment ................................................................................................................ 7 3.1.1 Habitat Units .............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Chapter 12-9
    Chapter 12: Comprehensive Action-List for Issaquah Preliminary DRAFT North Lake Washington Chinook Population - Tier I - Initial Habitat Project List Includes Potential Restoration and Protection Projects by Reach. Lake Sammamish Sections 1-6 Basinwide Recommendations: Project Description # I611 Docks/Bulkhead Enforcement - Many docks and bulkheads continue to be built and repaired without permits. Enforcement of existing regulations is critical. I612 Filling and Bank Hardening - There is a real need for BMPs and Design standards for single family residences which include bioengineering options and some vegetation requirements/suggestions. May be possible to use retailers to disseminate info/products. I613 Bio-engineering Demonstration Projects - Demonstration projects showing technologies to reduce bank hardening should be built. Public properties should be used, although some private SF properties should also be targeted. I614 Explore opportunities to reduce the number of private docks and increase riparian vegetation through assistance and incentive programs. I615 Explore "management" practices at community beaches and investigate opportunities to reduce associated impacts. I616 Protect Sandy shorelines where they exist. I617 Restrict Barge Anchoring at Creek Mouths - The barge used for dock building and repair is often left anchored for long periods of time near the mouths of creeks. It is recommended that this practice be eliminated. I618 Add more "no wake" buoys around the lake shore to protect from wave-induced damage from wakeboard and other boats. Section 1: Lake Sammamish State Park, reaches 1-7 Restoration Technical Hypothesis: Project Sect. # Section NTAA # NTAA Name & Description Approx. Notes, Key Uncertainties Benefits Feasib. # Restor. Cost to H, M, L Benefit Chinook Rank H, M, L I291 1 new Mouth of Issaquah Creek Habitat Enhancement: Project Revegetation may not be successful unless human use of would primarily consist of bank and in-water revegetation at the site is reduced/eliminated.
    [Show full text]
  • Sammamish History
    Sammamish History Sammamish in the 1950's The 1950s began here with the Big Chill. Starting on Friday the 13th of January and continuing until February 5 we endured our worst recorded cold wave since weather records started in Seattle in 1886. Temperatures stayed in the 20s most days, and dropped into the single figures of both sides of zero most nights, for over three weeks. Issaquah reported a low of minus 3 on January 18 and Pine Lake minus 2 that same morning. Then it got colder: the following week the January 26 “Pine Lake News Shorts” in the Issaquah Press reported “…in one place (at Pine Lake), it was reported to have been as low as 11 degrees below zero.” Two witnesses I interviewed had two interesting, but sharply divergent, comments about the cold wave. One reported a lot of snow, but the other said there was no snow. Actually, both were right. 10 inches of snow fell the night of the 18th –- but a brief thaw two days later melted it and caused streams to flood and pipes to burst. By the 23rd it was below freezing again, with a few inches of snow that day and another seven on the 25th—but the snow was dry and powdery, and the latter storm came with high winds that blew much of the snow away, leaving relatively little on the ground. Then it got even colder. Seattle recorded its all time low of zero degrees at Boeing Field on January 31; on February 1 it warmed up to 1 degree.
    [Show full text]