Olympic National Park Zoë Trager 1 Table of Contents Overview 3 Hoh Rainforest 4 Pacific Coast 5 Olympic Mountains 6 Weather 7 Diversity 8-9 Elwha River Restoration 10-11 Park Protection 12 Glossary 13-14 2 Overview The Olympic National Park covers nearly one million acres in the northwest of Washington State. The Olympic National Park is very diverse. It includes three different ecosystems: mountains, pacific coast, and temperate rain forest. 3 Hoh Rainforest The Hoh Rainforest is a part of the Olympic National Park. It is a temperate rainforest. The canopy is lush and green due to all of the rain the area gets. The Hoh Rainforest is covered in a layer of mosses and ferns as well. 4 Pacific Coast Beautiful sunsets can be seen on the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean when visiting the Olympic National Park. Grey whales can be seen spouting in the water. Seals, sea lions, and sea otters are also often swimming in the Pacific Ocean or resting on the beaches. 5 Olympic Mountains Mount Olympus is the highest peak in the Olympic Mountain Range, reaching 7,980 feet at the summit. Hurricane Ridge is a great lookout point to view the Olympic Mountains. 6 Weather Temperate rainforests have mild weather, so it is never extremely cold or extremely hot How much does it rain in temperate rainforests? In the Hoh Rainforest, the average rainfall per year is 140 to 170 inches, which is 12 to 14 feet! 7 Diversity How is there so much diversity in the Olympic National Park? Since there are high mountain peaks and low-lying rivers, there are many changes in elevation. Different elevations get different amounts of rainfall, causing many different habitats to form. 8 There are a wide variety of plants and animals in the Olympic National Park. Over 1,450 different types of plants grow in the park. Also, hundreds of species of mosses can be found throughout the park. There is even a hiking trail in the park called the Hall of Mosses where you can find some of the different kinds! 9 Elwha River Restoration The Elwha River flows through the Olympic National Park. A large dam used to block the river’s natural state, but in 2011 the process began to remove the dam. It was the largest dam removal in US History. 10 The Elwha River restoration process had many necessary steps in order to return the river flow to its original channel. This table shows some of the fish found in the Elwha River and how they were affected by the removal of the dam. The ability for the fish to spawn was greatly improved once the dam was removed, increasing fish populations in the Elwha River. Type of Fish Pre-Dam Post Dam: Ability for Ability for fish fish to to spawn spawn Coho Salmon Fair Good/excellent Chun Salmon Poor Good Pink Salmon Poor Good Summer Fair Good Steelhead Sockeye Fair/Poor Fair/Poor Salmon 11 Park Protection The Olympic National Park is one of the largest wilderness areas in the United States. In order to preserve its natural state, it has been named a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. How many world heritage sites are there? There are 1031 World Heritage sites in the world. 12 Glossary Canopy: Upper layer of a forest formed by the tops of trees. Dam: A barrier blocking the flow of water. Diverse: Different from one another. Elevation: The height of a place. Habitat: The place where a plant or animal naturally lives. International Biosphere Reserve: Ecosystems promoting biodiversity and sustainable use. Peak: The pointed top of a mountain. Spawn: Laying eggs in water. Spouting: Whales shooting water out of their blowhole with force. 13 Summit: The top of a mountain. Temperate Rainforest: Woodland area in the temperate zone. Peak: The pointed top of a mountain. World Heritage Site: An area recognized as being of outstanding international importance and deserving of protection. 14 Works Referenced National Park Service by the US Department of the Interior, No copy right restrictions Olympic National Park by National Geographic, Copyright @ 1996- 2016 National Geographic Society; Copyright @ 2016 National Geographic Partners, LLC (2015). Retrieved May 01, 2016, from http://www.merriam- webster.com/ 15 Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., headings, tables of contents, glossaries, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. 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Jefferson County Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment 2011 2
Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management 81 Elkins Road, Port Hadlock, Washington 98339 - Phone: (360) 385-9368 Email: jcdem@co.jefferson.wa.us TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 I. INTRODUCTION 6 II. GEOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS 6 III. DEMOGRAPHIC ASPECTS 7 IV. SIGNIFICANT HISTORICAL DISASTER EVENTS 9 V. NATURAL HAZARDS 12 • AVALANCHE 13 • DROUGHT 14 • EARTHQUAKES 17 • FLOOD 24 • LANDSLIDE 32 • SEVERE LOCAL STORM 34 • TSUNAMI / SEICHE 38 • VOLCANO 42 • WILDLAND / FOREST / INTERFACE FIRES 45 VI. TECHNOLOGICAL (HUMAN MADE) HAZARDS 48 • CIVIL DISTURBANCE 49 • DAM FAILURE 51 • ENERGY EMERGENCY 53 • FOOD AND WATER CONTAMINATION 56 • HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 58 • MARINE OIL SPILL – MAJOR POLLUTION EVENT 60 • SHELTER / REFUGE SITE 62 • TERRORISM 64 • URBAN FIRE 67 RESOURCES / REFERENCES 69 Jefferson County Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment 2011 2 PURPOSE This Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment (HIVA) document describes known natural and technological (human-made) hazards that could potentially impact the lives, economy, environment, and property of residents of Jefferson County. It provides a foundation for further planning to ensure that County leadership, agencies, and citizens are aware and prepared to meet the effects of disasters and emergencies. Incident management cannot be event driven. Through increased awareness and preventive measures, the ultimate goal is to help ensure a unified approach that will lesson vulnerability to hazards over time. The HIVA is not a detailed study, but a general overview of known hazards that can affect Jefferson County. Jefferson County Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment 2011 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY An integrated emergency management approach involves hazard identification, risk assessment, and vulnerability analysis. This document, the Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Assessment (HIVA) describes the hazard identification and assessment of both natural hazards and technological, or human caused hazards, which exist for the people of Jefferson County.
1 Port Angeles Visitor Center Olympic Discovery Trail (Hike/Bike) U.S. Coast Guard M.V.Coho Air Station Ferry Dock 2 Ferry Terminal City Park RESTRICTED AREA City Pier School 3 City Pier Pilot Boat VISITOR Bus Transfer Station Station CENTER 4 Arthur Feiro Marine Life Center B Ediz Hook V (Gateway Center) RAILR 5 Post Office RY OAD Hollywood Beach FRONT 6 Clallam County Court House MARINE DRIVE CHER B HWY 101 W FIRST 7 Vern Burton Community Center/City Hall U Victoria 8 North Olympic Library Fountain HWY 101 E 2nd Ferry to 9 Port Angeles Fine Arts Center Y 3rd (HWY 101) 10 Community Players Theater RY VALLE 11 Peninsula College K Y 4th W E CHER OA 12 National Park Visitors Center LINCOLN LAUREL S PEABOD 13 National Park Administration Free 2- and 3-hour parking Chamber of Commerce 14 Clallam County Fairgrounds 121 East Railroad • Port Angeles, WA 98362 Pay Lots 15 Port Angeles Boat Haven (Marina) 360-452-2363 • Fax 360-457-5380 Public Restrooms www.portangeles.org • info@portangeles.org 16 Senior Center S W 4th ST Marina T HILL 2 S 15 W 5th ST 3 T AN very ra isco il to CT W mpic D Se EV S ly q 1 E BAY ST O uim T REET E Y 3rd AV W N W 6th ST MARINE DRIVE RAILRO 4 ALKER U STREET E BAY ST ESTE FRONT AD O W 8th ST L M ST M NELSON A WA 4th AVE TER ST E B DEFRANG N STREET FIRST B S W 4th ST VIEW DR STREET 3rd ST C COL FLORES T UMBIA K N LEE’S CREEK RD 11th ST S HARBOR CREST HARBOR BEECH WA WHITLEY WHITLEY 5th AVE E HAMI 9th ST I STREET STREET 2nd ST BROOK DUNKER LTO Hospital N GALES ST SEABREEZE W N H 4th ST CAROLINE P W 6th ST 3rd ST N BAKER
10-Day Washington Biodiversity Tour This Itinerary
10-day Washington Biodiversity Tour This itinerary describes the “car-camping” tour. If you choose to join a tour that provides hotels/cabins, the stops and locations are approximately the same. We recommend the camping tour because we will see more birds and wildlife while staying at the campgrounds. We have wonderfully comfortable tents and sleeping pads. Day 0, Seattle: You will need to arrive in Seattle the night before the tour starts. You are responsible for booking and paying for your hotel in Seattle. Day 1, Heart O’ Hills: Tour begins with pick up at the Bainbridge ferry terminal at 10:15am. The downtown Seattle ferry leaves at 9:35am, it is 35 minutes across Puget Sound, and arrives at Bainbridge at 10:10am. From Bainbridge it is a 2-hour drive (90 miles) to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park where will do some easy walking and sightseeing. We will have a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon there. Hurricane Ridge is at an elevation of 5,242 feet and has amazing views of Olympic National Park. From Hurricane Ridge, it is a 30-minute drive (12 miles) to Heart O’ Hills campground in Olympic National Park, where we will be camping for the night. Day 2, Salt Creek: From Heart O’ the Hills it is a 1-hour drive (45 miles) to the Sol Duc Valley in Olympic National Park. Along this route we will make several stops for viewing waterfalls and Lake Crescent. From the Sol Duc it is a 1-hour drive (45 miles) to Salt Creek, which is along the waterfront cliffs of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
A Review of Lichen and Bryophyte Elemental Content Literature with Reference to Pacific Northwest Species
United States Department of Agriculture A Review of Lichen and Bryophyte Forest Service Elemental Content Literature with Pacific Northwest Region Reference to Pacific Northwest Species March 1999 Platismatia glauca A Review of Lichen and Bryophyte Elemental Content Literature with Reference to Pacific Northwest Species Prepared for United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest by Fred M. Rhoades Mycena Consulting 4320 Dumas Avenue Bellingham, WA 98226 Copies of this document can be obtained by contacting: Air Program Manager Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest 21905 64th ave. West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 425-744-3200 ABSTRACT More than 500 references on the elemental content of lichens, mosses and liverworts are reviewed to facilitate the use of elemental analysis in environmental biomonitoring in the Pacific Northwest. An introductory section, four appendices, and a spreadsheet database are presented to help organize these studies: 1) an introduction to the subject, methodology, and review of the sources of elevated values for the more commonly-analyzed elements, including a table extracted from the spreadsheet database of species-specific background/enhancement levels for 8 lichen and 3 moss species of the Pacific Northwest, 2) a list of worldwide species and the studies that have used each species in elemental content work, 3) a list of common sources of enhanced levels of elements and the references referring to those sources, and 4) a matrix of elemental content for most commonly analyzed-for elements vs. Pacific Northwest species (listing reports for each species separately and including levels for other elements not in the main matrix).
5-Day Olympic Peninsula Tour This Itinerary Describes the “Car
5-day Olympic Peninsula Tour This itinerary describes the “car-camping” tour. If you choose to join a tour that provides hotels/cabins, the stops and locations are approximately the same. We recommend the camping tour because we will see more birds and wildlife while staying at the campgrounds. We have wonderfully comfortable tents and sleeping pads. Day 0, Seattle: You will need to arrive in Seattle the night before the tour starts. You are responsible for booking and paying for your hotel in Seattle. Day 1, Heart O’ Hills: Tour begins with pick up at the Bainbridge ferry terminal at 10:15am. The downtown Seattle ferry leaves at 9:35am, it is 35 minutes across Puget Sound, and arrives at Bainbridge at 10:10am. From Bainbridge it is a 2-hour drive (90 miles) to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park where will do some easy walking and sightseeing. We will have a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon there. Hurricane Ridge is at an elevation of 5,242 feet and has amazing views of Olympic National Park. From Hurricane Ridge, it is a 30-minute drive (12 miles) to Heart O’ Hills campground in Olympic National Park, where we will be camping for the night. Day 2, Salt Creek: From Heart O’ the Hills it is a 1-hour drive (45 miles) to the Sol Duc Valley in Olympic National Park. Along this route we will make several stops for viewing waterfalls and Lake Crescent. From the Sol Duc it is a 1-hour drive (45 miles) to Salt Creek, which is along the waterfront cliffs of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Adventures in the Wild Northwest Your itinerary Start Location Visited Location Plane End Location Cruise Train Over night Ferry Day 1 with the Local winery owners for a gourmet Be My Guest lunch before an evening Arrive San Francisco at leisure. Kickstart your exploration of America's rugged Pacific Northwest in 'The City'. Hotel - Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Check-in to your hotel located just a short walk from Union Square and the exotic sights and sounds of Chinatown. Then, take to San Francisco's hilly streets and Included Meals - Full Breakfast, Lunch immerse yourself in its vibrant energy. This evening, you'll meet your Travel Day 7 Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception. Portland Sightseeing Hotel - Hyatt Regency San Francisco Admire the natural beauty of Oregon's historic Columbia River Highway, imagining a time when Model Ts would ramble over bridges and through tunnels Included Meals - Welcome Reception hand-hewn from the mountain rock. Pay tribute to the brave Oregon pioneers at Day 2 Vista House and admire panoramic views of the winding Columbia River below. San Francisco – Humboldt Redwood We journey to the two-tiered Multnomah Falls, the second-highest year-round waterfall in the United States, then enjoy some free time for lunch in Hood River in State Park – Eureka the heart of the Columbia River Gorge. Consider indulging in the local speciality of Admire the orange glow of one of the world's most beloved bridges as you join salmon and chips, washed down with one of many craft beers for which Oregon is your Travel Director for a stroll across San Francisco's landmark Golden Gate so famous, and visit Timberline Lodge on the slopes of the snowcapped Mount Bridge.
Jefferson County Public Works Adopted 2021 - 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Jefferson County Public Works Adopted 2021 - 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Jefferson County Public Works 623 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 Phone: 360-385-9160 www.co.jefferson.wa.us/publicworks ADOPTED 2021 - 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program Table of Contents Letter of Introduction from the County Engineer/Public Works Director ................... 1 Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners Notice of Public Hearing ........................................................................................... 2 Resolution Number 67-20 ......................................................................................... 3 2021 - 2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement (TIP) Program Project Location Map ................................................................................................. 4 Project Array ................................................................................................................ 5 Guide to Codes, Abbreviations and Acronyms ...................................................... 8 Past Accomplishments ........................................................................................................ 10 Budget Forecasting, Funding Information & Analysis Geographic Distribution ......................................................................................... 13 Top Prioritization Criteria....................................................................................... 14 Secured Funding Project List ..................................................................................14
2015 Chrome Glidden Tour Sponsored by Sequim Valley Car Club Chapter of Veteran Motor Car Club of America
2015 Chrome Glidden Tour Sponsored by Sequim Valley Car Club Chapter of Veteran Motor Car Club of America Notes from the Registrar While most of the 2015 Chrome Glidden tour and meal schedules are self explanatory, some additional information provided here will help insure you have the best experience possible during your visit to the Olympic Peninsula. Whether you plan to flash in for just the scheduled activities, or you plan to add days to your exploration of this unique part of the country, some forethought, planning and pre-trip actions will help you achieve that best experience. First, a bit about our September weather. You can expect daytime temperatures to typically be in the 60's and night temperatures in the 50's. Obviously, our extremes can easily get up to the 70's in the day and down to the 40's at night. For any side trips that include ferries or boat rides, expect the wind to require wind breakers and an extra layer of warmth. This may also apply to the tours planned since many of them include extended stops along the salt water coasts. Additionally, you may chose an independent tour with an altitude above 5,000 feet where you can find some unpredictably cool temperatures. Finally, our rainfall here is concentrated in the winter months but still is typically quite light in September outside the rainforest areas on the far west coast. Heavy raingear is quite unlikely to be worth packing - just a rain jacket and hat will be more than adequate. Next, some information and guidance on park passes and fees.
Rain Forest Country, the Hoh, the Quileute and the Makah, Played Key Roles in This Event That C
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER: At the Kalaloch Ranger Station. POINTS OF INTEREST Information about the many attractions in the area. References to BOGACHIEL RAIN FOREST TRAIL: Highway 101 five miles south accommodations and services. Schedule of nature walks and campfire Rain FoRest of Forks near milepost 186. Turn east on Undie Road (across from presentations. Seasonal (360) 962-2283. Bogachiel State Park) and proceed approximately five miles to the BEACH TRAIL 1: Features fascinating spruce burls. trailhead on F.S. Road #2958. QUEETS RAIN FOREST: Turn off Highway 101 to FS21 to Upper Queets CountRy HOH RAIN FOREST: The Olympic National Park has been recognized Road (20 miles). Campground in lush old growth. Main trail starts by internationally as a World Heritage Site. The valley’s large old growth wading the river, can be 2 to 3 feet deep at the shallowest point. Good trees hung with moss, the ground a blanket of ferns, and possible fishing. Three mile loop trail at end of road. adventuRe Map sightings of deer and elk make this one of three most visited trails in the world. Visitor center, summer naturalist walks, campfire programs, excellent photographic opportunities. Trail head for ¾ mile Hall of CAMPGROUNDS West Jefferson County, Mosses Loop Trail, 1-1/4 mile Spruce Nature Loop Trail and the 17 mile Hoh River Trail to the base of Blue Glacier and the climbing route to Mt. A. BOGACHIEL STATE PARK: 36 campsites on the Bogachiel River. Olympus. ¼ Mile wheelchair accessible trail near the Park Visitor Center. Tables, grates, river fishing, cooking shelter, showers, rest room, dump Washington At the end of the Upper Hoh Road (18 miles from Hwy.