Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve Community in Action Daniel Hull - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve Community in Action Daniel Hull NRNC 4949 D’Milluhr Dr NE Olympia, WA 98516 Executive Director Contact: nrnc@nisquallyestuary.org www.nisquallyestuary.org

Puget Sound Values associated with a Healthy Puget Sound are essential for social and economic well being of this and future generations.

What we did!!

Biometric Sonar Side Scan Sonar

Restoration and future partnerships USGS E. Grossman

High Resolution Bathymetric Scan in 2001

Research Dives for data

Beach crest Restoration Science

Jacobs Point 80 acres and 1 mile of shore line

Average mean density of all marine bird species from winters 1993 - 2006, 2008 - 2009. Species breakdown as follows: dabbling ducks and geese (33%); diving/sea ducks (31%); gulls (12%); shorebirds (13%); grebes and loons (4%); alcids (2%); and cormorants (2%) Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife PSAMP, 2009

Aquatic Reserve how do we manage DNR land management Conservation Targets activities Community imput

Anderson Island Education at Andy’s Marine Park 5-7-12

http://www.tidalmarshmonitoring.org/index.php

Aquatic Reserve use form under construction

Local Opportunity We will make a difference. Help us monitor, educate and make decisions that will influence the reserve into the future. For more information about NRNC and the Aquatic Reserve Program, go to www.nisquallyestuary.org or Phone 360-459-0387 Email : nrnc@nisquallyestuary.org

We live in a beautiful place Photo: Heather Trim, People For Puget Sound

Puget Sound’s Declining Health • Critical populations of species are in decline • Increase in pollution entering the sound – Runoff – Increase in trash • Loss of habitat Photo: xxx

WA Department of Natural Resource (DNR) Aquatic Reserve Program • 7 aquatic Reserves – Cherry Point, Cypress Island, Fidalgo Bay, Smith and Minor Islands, Protection Island, Maury Island and Nisqually Reach • Created to protect critical unique and diverse habitat

Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve

Puget Sound targets

Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee • Citizen science projects • Monitoring and research • Look at policies and actions related to the reserve • Educate the public about the reserve Help to protect , preserve and restore Nisqually Reach

Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve Citizen Stewardship Committee Creation and Implementation Project funded by Nisqually Reach Nature Center, Washington State’s Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Fish and Wildlife

Getting Started Photo: http://coloringpages.blog138.fc2.com/blog-entry-32.html Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Charter Document laying out Committee’s: • Purpose • Leadership • Member Responsibilities • Organization • Logistics http://www.icivics.org/teachers/lesson-plans/constitution-day Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Proposed Leadership Chair and Vice-chair • Nominated and then voted on by committee • 1 year term • Agendas, etc http://archive3d.net/?a=download&id=8566b894 Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Organization of the Committee • 15+ members with a personal connection to future of the reserve. • Focused on three areas: • Citizen Science • Outreach and Education • Technical Review Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Committee Roles and Responsibilities  Help to prioritize implementation actions for three areas of focus.  Help write/ edit plans  Engage in activities Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Our job  Develop materials  Meeting logistics  Liaison with agency staff  Support and help accomplish all activities Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Two-Year Work Plan • Plan out strategy • Steps to be taken to complete implementation actions listed in the management plan • Collaborate with agencies and other entities to ensure efficiency and prevent overlap http://nintemanfitness.com/2011/11/time-to-put- the-work-back-in-working-out/ Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Develop an Education and Outreach Plan • How, what, where, what • Prioritize into a list of actions. Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Develop Citizen Science Plan • Identify implementation actions the committee can feasibly implement. • Prioritize into a list of actions Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Develop Technical Work Plan • Identify implementation actions the committee can feasibly implement. • Examples: • Water quality permits • Shoreline regulations • Illegal activities Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Implement Plans Example action: Create signage for the reserve that educates individuals on natural ecosystem and the reserve’s importance Example Action: Performing monitoring on eelgrass beds throughout the reserve Example Action: Writing letters to agencies about the specific permits within the reserve Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Develop and Implement Trainings Develop and conduct two trainings focusing on citizen science and technical work Horned Grebe Photo: Andrew K. Jacobson, Examiner Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

When will we meet? Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Where will we meet? Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Tell your friends and neighbors! http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/proposed-nisqually-reach-aquatic-reserve-would-help-sound-and-watershed/ Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Thank you http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kplu/news.newsmain/article/0/ 0/1666870/Environment/Interactive.Puget.Sound.Map.

Draft Mission The Nisqually Reach Citizen Stewardship Committee will work to ensure that implementation actions identified in the Reserve’s Management Plan are carried out in a timely manner include planning and performing citizen science projects to fill in data gaps, analyzing and tracking policy actions in and adjacent to the reserve, and planning education and outreach events to inform the greater community about the reserve. Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Review Implementation Plan • Understand what actions are to be taken at the reserve according to the management plan. • Decide which of the three committee focuses to concentrate on. Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps

Vote for Chair and Vice Chair • Consider who to nominate for these two positions. • Consider if you want to step into a leadership role. Work Next Charter Logistics Plan Steps