Restoration of Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach

Henderson Inlet - Nisqually Reach Shellfish Protection District News from the State Dept. of Health WORK REMAINS PRSRT STD US POSTAGE The Washington State Department of Health monitors water quality monthly at a network Many actions featured in of sampling stations in Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach. Over the past year, the this newsletter also advance PAID department has upgraded harvest clasifications in both areas due to improved water broader cleanup plans by the OLYMPIA WA quality conditions. state Department of Ecology. Shellfish Protection District News PERMIT NO 167 Ecology was required under Henderson Inlet & the federal Clean Water Act Produced by Thurston County Public Henderson Inlet Nisqually Reach to write the plans, commonly Health and Social Services Department, Nisqually reach For the first time since the mid- In October 2009, the Department of Health known as “TMDLs,” because Environmental Health Division eighties, the Department of Health in lifted harvesting restrictions on 12 acres of Henderson Inlet and the 2000 Lakeridge Drive S.W. January 2010 was able to lift harvest the Nisqually Reach shellfish growing area. Nisqually River are listed Olympia, WA 98502 restrictions on most shellfish growing The area is located where McAllister Creek on the state’s list of impaired areas in Henderson Inlet. The areas enters Puget Sound just west of the Nisqually water bodies. (TMDL stands for “Total Maximum Daily had been off-limits to harvesting for flats. This is the fourth and final upgrade in newsJuly 2010 five days after rainfall of one inch or classification of 1,000 acres that were initially Load.”) more. The southern part of the bay downgraded in 1992. Ecology will continue to remains prohibited to harvesting due easy ACTIONS coordinate efforts to reduce to pollution concerns from Woodland While marine water quality is improving in fecal coliform in these for water Restoration of Henderson Inlet Creek. most of the growing area, shellfish harvesting is prohibited in portions of the area due to watersheds. Reductions are elevated fecal coliform levels in the shoreline needed for the Nisqually and Nisqually Reach - It Can Happen! Watershed by 2015 and drainages. ith every splash upon an oar, with two inlets due to unacceptably high Henderson Watershed by every oyster harvested on a serene levels of fecal coliform bacteria, the latest 2018. W day, with every beautiful view that leaves in a series of restrictions that began in Henderson Inlet Upgrades Nisqually Reach Upgrades us breathless, Puget Sound begs us to not 1984. The department’s actions triggered

Henderson Inlet Nisqually Reach be complacent about its future. Here in the a state law that required Thurston Commercial Shellfish Growing Area Commercial Shellfish Growing Area Henderson Inlet - Nisqually Reach region, County to create two shellfish protection Inspect septic systems we’ve heard the call and have good news districts, which later merged into one and pump tanks regularly. to report. Improvements in entity. Funding for the Septic Program May Head to Nisqually Reach...continued water quality in northern shellfish protection district Pick up pet waste with Henderson Inlet have comes from the Thurston In 2006 and 2007, septic systems to help improve water quality all along The success of any program depends a bag – both in the yard enabled the state Department Conservation District, grants, along a 2-mile stretch of shoreline the Nisqually Reach. The committee on the support of people who will and in public places – and of Health to reopen 240 county and city resources, as near Mill Bight were tested after the is made up of property owners, live with it and implement it, so your place it in the trash. acres of shellfish-growing well as the taxpaying public. state Department of Health reported homeowners associations, shellfish concerns and perspectives are VERY JOHNSON POINT RD NE tidelands for harvest without numerous drainage pipes discharging growers, business owners, realtors, important to us. Take cars to a 81ST AVE NE weather restrictions. Although the quality of water commercial car wash, where 78TH AVE NE fecal contaminated water to the developers, septic professionals, the in northern Henderson Inlet You can follow the committee’s water is handled properly. beach. One in three systems tested Nisqually Tribe, and local and state These improvements are due Henderson Inlet at the mouth of has improved remarkably, we were failing. While all of those failing government representatives. progress on www.co.thurston.wa.us/ Woodland Creek 63RD AVE NE largely to the homeowners, must remain vigilant. Water health/ehrp/nisqually.html. You can Fix car leaks, or place systems were repaired, many have local governments, state quality can degrade easily The advisory committee met for the also e-mail environmental_health@ cardboard under the car LIBBY RD NE never been tested. Pollution projects agencies and other organizations that have if our commitment ebbs, and much work first time in March 2010 and plans to co.thurston.wa.us to place your name in the short term to catch MARVIN RD NE throughout Puget Sound have shown been working within the framework of the still remains. More than 400 acres of the

PUGET BEACH RD NE have a draft proposal by September. on the project e-mail list. Watch for leaking oil or fluids. 63RD AVE NE that “fix it and forget it” doesn’t last. Henderson Inlet - Nisqually Reach Shellfish southern inlet are still either prohibited for Public meetings will then be held to mailings and public announcements Protection District. The district establishes harvesting shellfish or restricted when it A stakeholder committee, appointed by talk about water quality issues and soon! Use compost instead of and funds projects to improve water rains. MARVIN RD NE fertilizers to grow a healthy

MERIDIAN RD NE the Thurston County Board of Health, details of a draft proposal. quality in Henderson Inlet and Nisqually is now working to develop a proposal lawn and garden.

Upgrade Area JOHNSON POINT RD NE Reach. This publication shares news on how the Commercial Shellfish PUGET RD NE Upgrade Area Growing Area shellfish protection district community Commercial Shellfish I-5 Approved Growing Areas The shellfish protection district began is working to ensure the waters of Conditional Approved as two separate districts in 2001 under a Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach are

SLEATER KINNEY RD NE Prohibited Prohibited much different scenario: back then, the safe – whether residents are digging clams, state Department of Health had closed or gathering oysters, playing in the surf or Thurston County Public restricted shellfish harvesting along the simply immersed in the view of south Puget Health and Social Sound. Services, Environmental Health DIVISION make clear So What Made the Difference? Local Organizations Make a Splash Quick pics Henderson Septic System Program a Success Pet waste choices for awareness One word sums up the reason behind the • The City of Lacey has protected roughly Community Shellfish Farm Hats off to Henderson Watershed Baffle damage is common due to the clean water accomplishments made by the shellfish 750 acres along the Woodland Creek homeowners! The first three years of the corrosive nature of sewage and sewer gas in Manure from dogs and protection district thus far: teamwork. corridor through required shoreline buffers, If you’ve ever slurped Pacific Oysters, you’ve had a tasty reminder why it’s so important Henderson Watershed Protection Area the tank. The most common maintenance other pets contains Homeowners, local governments, state zoning requirements and land acquisitions. to protect the quality of water in Henderson Inlet. Thousands of these oysters are planted Septic System Operation and Maintenance item has been septic tank pumping. excess nutrients and agencies and organizations have set a Similar efforts by Thurston County have and harvested at the Henderson Inlet Community Shellfish Farm, a project launched by Program have been successful. Most disease-carrying About 90 percent of the septic systems in common course toward cleaner water in protected an additional 120 acres along the the Puget Sound Restoration Fund and the Pacific Shellfish Growers Association in 2002 homeowners have completed inspections pathogens that can harm the program are gravity, pressure, mound Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach. Woodland Creek corridor. to raise awareness about pollution problems in the inlet. The oysters are sold to residents, of their septic systems and performed humans and wildlife. or Glendon septic systems. Owners of these the Olympia Seafood Company and Elliott’s Oyster House in Seattle. A dozen free oysters Slurping oysters, the needed maintenance and repairs. The Clear Choices for Clean • Homeowners in the • The City of Lacey also courtesy Robert Kangas systems can participate in a 5-hour training are available to homeowners within the Henderson Watershed who bring their septic Many owners attended a workshop and For the past five years, Water program provides Henderson Watershed have invested millions of dollars workshop and become certified to do their inspection certificates to Olympia Seafood Company. became certified to inspect their own septic the Pacific Shellfish own system inspections ... and 1,623 owners generous incentives to been diligently inspecting on major stormwater-control systems; others hired a septic professional Institute (PSI) has have done just that! encourage people to take septic systems and making projects so stormwater Thanks to the work and generous contributions of many, the community shellfish farm is to do the job. conducted a pet waste simple actions to protect repairs as part of Thurston that once dumped directly now located on approved ground. Visit www.restorationfund.org or call (206) 780-6947. education campaign The $50 riser rebate program has been very water resources. Items such County’s septic system into Woodland Creek – the There are now 6,127 parcels in the within the Henderson popular! Access risers for the septic tank as free native plants selected operation and maintenance main source of freshwater program. Almost 80 percent of the Inlet - Nisqually Reach Thurston Conservation District makes doing the inspection every three for your particular growing program. entering the inlet – is homeowners have been issued operational Shellfish Protection Shellfish farm volunteers, years so much easier, and without any conditions, dog-leash bag courtesy Robert Kangas treated and stored before it’s The Thurston Conservation District provides technical assistance to help farmers and certificates as a result of showing that their District. • Working with the digging. Total number of risers installed … dispensers, slow-release released. The largest project livestock owners improve land-management practices for the benefit of the environment. systems are in good working order. Thurston Conservation Nisqually River Education a whopping 1,020! With funding from fertilizers and coupons for was construction of the College Regional Since 1995, the conservation district has offered a cost-share program for farmers within District, hobby farmers and livestock Project students More than 60 septic tanks Thurston County, Pacific septic system pumping Stormwater Facility, which collects and the shellfish protection district for projects that help improve and protect water quality. Financial assistance has been owners have improved land-management have been replaced due to Shellfish Institute has help you make and keep treats stormwater for 430 acres in Lacey, Thus far, the conservation district has distributed $65,118 for 16 projects in the shellfish available to low-income practices to keep manure out of feeder cracks, leaks and damage distributed about 20,000 commitments to protect including St. Martin’s College and Lacey’s protection district. In many cases, participants have contributed more than the minimum property owners. Small steams and the inlet. Nisqually beyond repair. Sixty-two “Don’t Let Your Pet Puget Sound. central business district. cost match. Projects include manure storage sheds, a composting facility, confinement and grants (less than $500 each) River Council systems have been repaired Pollute!” brochures to • Homeowners have become more heavy-use areas, a grass swale and roof runoff systems. Visit www.thurstoncd.com or call for inspections, pumping and We have enrolled 169 • Thurston County has launched two and several sand filters and pet stores and veterinary aware of the need to pick up pet waste, (360) 754-3588. minor repairs have been given households in the Henderson projects to reduce the amount of fecal The Nisqually River Council mounds have been rebuilt. offices and at community thanks largely to a 5-year effort by the to 71 owners. Eleven owners and Nisqually watersheds to coliform bacteria that enters Henderson has been the backbone of events in Thurston Pacific Shellfish Institute. Hundreds of minor repairs have received low-interest date. Join your neighbors to Inlet from Woodland Creek. The county watershed cooperation and County. This message Informing the Next Generation have also been accomplished. loans and grants to repair protect your family’s health has applied for state and federal funding to organization for 23 years. is also displayed on bus • Long-standing organizations such as At the top of the list for failing systems. and leave a legacy of clean convert septic systems to municipal sewer • The Nisqually River Education Project: The Nisqually River Education Project signs for two months of the Nisqually River Council and the Puget The council was created by minor repairs is the repair or water for the future! Call for 136 residences in Woodland Creek (NREP) is one of the main programs of the Nisqually River Council (described on the Together, we are making a the year, and a banner is Sound Restoration Fund have contributed legislative mandate and is replacement of septic tank Thurston County Public Estates and Covington Place. The county is right side of this page). On behalf of the shellfish protection district, the NREP works Septic system maintenance difference! displayed prior to the Pet expertise, funding and projects to help comprised of representatives baffles. courtesy Puget Sound Starts Health at (360) 867-2577 or also repairing drywells and installing rain with students and teachers at River Ridge High School in Lacey meet the shellfish protection district’s of the Nisqually Tribe; Here Parade and other events. the Thurston Conservation gardens in the Tanglewilde neighborhood and Columbia Crest Elementary School in Ashford (near Mount goals. state and federal agencies; District at (360) 754-3588 to improve infiltration on-site so less Rainier Park) to monitor local streams and rivers for the benefit PSI staff also uses a dog Joint Base Lewis-McChord; ext. 136 or e-mail johnsoj@ polluted stormwater runoff flows directly of shellfish beds downstream. Adults, too, can receive training mascot named “Scoopy Lewis, Thurston and Pierce Septic Program May Head to Nisqually Reach co.thurston.wa.us. into Woodland Creek. through the Nisqually River Council’s “Stream Stewards” Doo” to counties; the cities of Yelm, program. Participants complete a rigorous 6-week course to Are septic systems contributing to water after 1,000 acres of tidelands were restricted spread the Eatonville and Roy; and become qualified as fisheries and riparian watchers and site- quality problems in Nisqually Reach? for shellfish harvesting. More than one in message local citizens. The council specific reporters on the Nisqually River and its tributaries. Visit Previous water quality studies show four systems tested were failing, in other at local IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT SHELLFISH serves as a clearinghouse nisquallyriver.org or call (360) 438-8715. they are. words, sewage was pooling in the yard or events. for prioritizing salmon For some of us, shellfish eating and harvesting is a way of life; for others an occasional flowing to the beach. recreation. Some people get no closer to shellfish than seeing an item on a menu. • South Sound GREEN: Kids explore the beach and touch marine creatures through enhancement projects and Between 1994 and 1999, the Thurston -- continued on back page -- However, the health of the environment where shellfish grow ultimately affects us South Sound GREEN’s nearshore-marine education program. Since 2005, South Sound is the final authority for County Public Health and Social Services all. If pollution levels are too high to produce consumable shellfish, then GREEN has taken more than 2,500 students to experience Puget Sound shorelines in approval while working Department dye tested septic systems we’re not only hurting shellfish growers, we’re degrading the the Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach watersheds. Participating classes learn about very closely with the very water that makes our region such a desirable nearshore/marine habitats and protecting water quality. Students also have an opportunity Nisqually Tribe Chinook place to live. to sign the “Scoopy Doo” pet-waste pledge, promising to pick up pet waste at their homes Salmon Recovery Team. (see”Pet Waste Awareness” on the next page). Call (360) 754-3588, ext. 108 or Wading in Puget Sound, courtesy e-mail [email protected]. Tex Batmart, flickr.com “Through funding received from the Thurston Conservation District, grants, county and city resources as well as the taxpaying public, Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach are showing surprising improvements. This is due to implementation of many of the recommendations made by the shellfish protection district stakeholders group, which were fairly and efficiently implemented by the government and embraced by the public.”

– Tris Carlson, chairman, combined shellfish protection district stakeholders group. make clear So What Made the Difference? Local Organizations Make a Splash Quick pics Henderson Septic System Program a Success Pet waste choices for awareness One word sums up the reason behind the • The City of Lacey has protected roughly Community Shellfish Farm Hats off to Henderson Watershed Baffle damage is common due to the clean water accomplishments made by the shellfish 750 acres along the Woodland Creek homeowners! The first three years of the corrosive nature of sewage and sewer gas in Manure from dogs and protection district thus far: teamwork. corridor through required shoreline buffers, If you’ve ever slurped Pacific Oysters, you’ve had a tasty reminder why it’s so important Henderson Watershed Protection Area the tank. The most common maintenance other pets contains Homeowners, local governments, state zoning requirements and land acquisitions. to protect the quality of water in Henderson Inlet. Thousands of these oysters are planted Septic System Operation and Maintenance item has been septic tank pumping. excess nutrients and agencies and organizations have set a Similar efforts by Thurston County have and harvested at the Henderson Inlet Community Shellfish Farm, a project launched by Program have been successful. Most disease-carrying About 90 percent of the septic systems in common course toward cleaner water in protected an additional 120 acres along the the Puget Sound Restoration Fund and the Pacific Shellfish Growers Association in 2002 homeowners have completed inspections pathogens that can harm the program are gravity, pressure, mound Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach. Woodland Creek corridor. to raise awareness about pollution problems in the inlet. The oysters are sold to residents, of their septic systems and performed humans and wildlife. or Glendon septic systems. Owners of these the Olympia Seafood Company and Elliott’s Oyster House in Seattle. A dozen free oysters Slurping oysters, the needed maintenance and repairs. The Clear Choices for Clean • Homeowners in the • The City of Lacey also courtesy Robert Kangas systems can participate in a 5-hour training are available to homeowners within the Henderson Watershed who bring their septic Many owners attended a workshop and For the past five years, Water program provides Henderson Watershed have invested millions of dollars workshop and become certified to do their inspection certificates to Olympia Seafood Company. became certified to inspect their own septic the Pacific Shellfish own system inspections ... and 1,623 owners generous incentives to been diligently inspecting on major stormwater-control systems; others hired a septic professional Institute (PSI) has have done just that! encourage people to take septic systems and making projects so stormwater Thanks to the work and generous contributions of many, the community shellfish farm is to do the job. conducted a pet waste simple actions to protect repairs as part of Thurston that once dumped directly now located on approved ground. Visit www.restorationfund.org or call (206) 780-6947. education campaign The $50 riser rebate program has been very water resources. Items such County’s septic system into Woodland Creek – the There are now 6,127 parcels in the within the Henderson popular! Access risers for the septic tank as free native plants selected operation and maintenance main source of freshwater program. Almost 80 percent of the Inlet - Nisqually Reach Thurston Conservation District makes doing the inspection every three for your particular growing program. entering the inlet – is homeowners have been issued operational Shellfish Protection Shellfish farm volunteers, years so much easier, and without any conditions, dog-leash bag courtesy Robert Kangas treated and stored before it’s The Thurston Conservation District provides technical assistance to help farmers and certificates as a result of showing that their District. • Working with the digging. Total number of risers installed … dispensers, slow-release released. The largest project livestock owners improve land-management practices for the benefit of the environment. systems are in good working order. Thurston Conservation Nisqually River Education a whopping 1,020! With funding from fertilizers and coupons for was construction of the College Regional Since 1995, the conservation district has offered a cost-share program for farmers within District, hobby farmers and livestock Project students More than 60 septic tanks Thurston County, Pacific septic system pumping Stormwater Facility, which collects and the shellfish protection district for projects that help improve and protect water quality. Financial assistance has been owners have improved land-management have been replaced due to Shellfish Institute has help you make and keep treats stormwater for 430 acres in Lacey, Thus far, the conservation district has distributed $65,118 for 16 projects in the shellfish available to low-income practices to keep manure out of feeder cracks, leaks and damage distributed about 20,000 commitments to protect including St. Martin’s College and Lacey’s protection district. In many cases, participants have contributed more than the minimum property owners. Small steams and the inlet. Nisqually beyond repair. Sixty-two “Don’t Let Your Pet Puget Sound. central business district. cost match. Projects include manure storage sheds, a composting facility, confinement and grants (less than $500 each) River Council systems have been repaired Pollute!” brochures to • Homeowners have become more heavy-use areas, a grass swale and roof runoff systems. Visit www.thurstoncd.com or call for inspections, pumping and We have enrolled 169 • Thurston County has launched two and several sand filters and pet stores and veterinary aware of the need to pick up pet waste, (360) 754-3588. minor repairs have been given households in the Henderson projects to reduce the amount of fecal The Nisqually River Council mounds have been rebuilt. offices and at community thanks largely to a 5-year effort by the to 71 owners. Eleven owners and Nisqually watersheds to coliform bacteria that enters Henderson has been the backbone of events in Thurston Pacific Shellfish Institute. Hundreds of minor repairs have received low-interest date. Join your neighbors to Inlet from Woodland Creek. The county watershed cooperation and County. This message Informing the Next Generation have also been accomplished. loans and grants to repair protect your family’s health has applied for state and federal funding to organization for 23 years. is also displayed on bus • Long-standing organizations such as At the top of the list for failing systems. and leave a legacy of clean convert septic systems to municipal sewer • The Nisqually River Education Project: The Nisqually River Education Project signs for two months of the Nisqually River Council and the Puget The council was created by minor repairs is the repair or water for the future! Call for 136 residences in Woodland Creek (NREP) is one of the main programs of the Nisqually River Council (described on the Together, we are making a the year, and a banner is Sound Restoration Fund have contributed legislative mandate and is replacement of septic tank Thurston County Public Estates and Covington Place. The county is right side of this page). On behalf of the shellfish protection district, the NREP works Septic system maintenance difference! displayed prior to the Pet expertise, funding and projects to help comprised of representatives baffles. courtesy Puget Sound Starts Health at (360) 867-2577 or also repairing drywells and installing rain with students and teachers at River Ridge High School in Lacey meet the shellfish protection district’s of the Nisqually Tribe; Here Parade and other events. the Thurston Conservation gardens in the Tanglewilde neighborhood and Columbia Crest Elementary School in Ashford (near Mount goals. state and federal agencies; District at (360) 754-3588 to improve infiltration on-site so less Rainier Park) to monitor local streams and rivers for the benefit PSI staff also uses a dog Joint Base Lewis-McChord; ext. 136 or e-mail johnsoj@ polluted stormwater runoff flows directly of shellfish beds downstream. Adults, too, can receive training mascot named “Scoopy Lewis, Thurston and Pierce Septic Program May Head to Nisqually Reach co.thurston.wa.us. into Woodland Creek. through the Nisqually River Council’s “Stream Stewards” Doo” to counties; the cities of Yelm, program. Participants complete a rigorous 6-week course to Are septic systems contributing to water after 1,000 acres of tidelands were restricted spread the Eatonville and Roy; and become qualified as fisheries and riparian watchers and site- quality problems in Nisqually Reach? for shellfish harvesting. More than one in message local citizens. The council specific reporters on the Nisqually River and its tributaries. Visit Previous water quality studies show four systems tested were failing, in other at local IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT SHELLFISH serves as a clearinghouse nisquallyriver.org or call (360) 438-8715. they are. words, sewage was pooling in the yard or events. for prioritizing salmon For some of us, shellfish eating and harvesting is a way of life; for others an occasional flowing to the beach. recreation. Some people get no closer to shellfish than seeing an item on a menu. • South Sound GREEN: Kids explore the beach and touch marine creatures through enhancement projects and Between 1994 and 1999, the Thurston -- continued on back page -- However, the health of the environment where shellfish grow ultimately affects us South Sound GREEN’s nearshore-marine education program. Since 2005, South Sound is the final authority for County Public Health and Social Services all. If pollution levels are too high to produce consumable shellfish, then GREEN has taken more than 2,500 students to experience Puget Sound shorelines in approval while working Department dye tested septic systems we’re not only hurting shellfish growers, we’re degrading the the Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach watersheds. Participating classes learn about very closely with the very water that makes our region such a desirable nearshore/marine habitats and protecting water quality. Students also have an opportunity Nisqually Tribe Chinook place to live. to sign the “Scoopy Doo” pet-waste pledge, promising to pick up pet waste at their homes Salmon Recovery Team. (see”Pet Waste Awareness” on the next page). Call (360) 754-3588, ext. 108 or Wading in Puget Sound, courtesy e-mail [email protected]. Tex Batmart, flickr.com “Through funding received from the Thurston Conservation District, grants, county and city resources as well as the taxpaying public, Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach are showing surprising improvements. This is due to implementation of many of the recommendations made by the shellfish protection district stakeholders group, which were fairly and efficiently implemented by the government and embraced by the public.”

– Tris Carlson, chairman, combined shellfish protection district stakeholders group. Henderson Inlet - Nisqually Reach Shellfish Protection District News from the State Dept. of Health WORK REMAINS PRSRT STD US POSTAGE The Washington State Department of Health monitors water quality monthly at a network Many actions featured in of sampling stations in Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach. Over the past year, the this newsletter also advance PAID department has upgraded harvest clasifications in both areas due to improved water broader cleanup plans by the OLYMPIA WA quality conditions. state Department of Ecology. Shellfish Protection District News PERMIT NO 167 Ecology was required under Henderson Inlet & the federal Clean Water Act Produced by Thurston County Public Henderson Inlet Nisqually Reach to write the plans, commonly Health and Social Services Department, Nisqually reach For the first time since the mid- In October 2009, the Department of Health known as “TMDLs,” because Environmental Health Division eighties, the Department of Health in lifted harvesting restrictions on 12 acres of Henderson Inlet and the 2000 Lakeridge Drive S.W. January 2010 was able to lift harvest the Nisqually Reach shellfish growing area. Nisqually River are listed Olympia, WA 98502 restrictions on most shellfish growing The area is located where McAllister Creek on the state’s list of impaired areas in Henderson Inlet. The areas enters Puget Sound just west of the Nisqually water bodies. (TMDL stands for “Total Maximum Daily had been off-limits to harvesting for flats. This is the fourth and final upgrade in newsJuly 2010 five days after rainfall of one inch or classification of 1,000 acres that were initially Load.”) more. The southern part of the bay downgraded in 1992. Ecology will continue to remains prohibited to harvesting due easy ACTIONS coordinate efforts to reduce to pollution concerns from Woodland While marine water quality is improving in fecal coliform in these for water Restoration of Henderson Inlet Creek. most of the growing area, shellfish harvesting is prohibited in portions of the area due to watersheds. Reductions are elevated fecal coliform levels in the shoreline needed for the Nisqually and Nisqually Reach - It Can Happen! Watershed by 2015 and drainages. ith every splash upon an oar, with two inlets due to unacceptably high Henderson Watershed by every oyster harvested on a serene levels of fecal coliform bacteria, the latest 2018. W day, with every beautiful view that leaves in a series of restrictions that began in Henderson Inlet Upgrades Nisqually Reach Upgrades us breathless, Puget Sound begs us to not 1984. The department’s actions triggered

MERIDIAN RD NE the Thurston County Board of Health, details of a draft proposal. quality in Henderson Inlet and Nisqually is now working to develop a proposal lawn and garden.