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Spill Response Contact Sheet
(800) 424-8802*
State Notification - Washington Emergency Management Division (800) 258-5990*
U.S. Coast Guard Washington State
Sector Puget Sound (206) 217-6200 Dept Archaeology & Historic Preservation (360) 586-3065
- Emergency / Watchstander (206) 217-6001* Dept of Ecology
- Command Center (206) 217-6002* - Headquarters (Lacey) (360) 407-6000
- Incident Management (206) 217-6214 - Central Regional Office (Union Gap) (509) 575-2490
13th Coast Guard District (800) 982-8813 Dept of Fish and Wildlife (360) 902-2200
National Strike Force (252) 331-6000 - Emergency HPA Assistance (360) 902-2537*
- Pacific Strike Team (415) 883-3311 - Oil Spill Team (360) 534-8233*
Dept of Health (800) 525-0127
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Drinking Water (800) 521-0323
Region 10 – Spill Response (206) 553-1263* Dept of Natural Resources (360) 902-1064
- Washington Ops Office (360) 753-9437 - After normal business hours (360) 556-3921
- RCRA / CERCLA Hotline (800) 424-9346 Dept of Transportation (360) 705-7000
- Public Affairs (206) 553-1203 State Parks & Recreation Commission (360) 902-8613State Patrol - District 3 (509) 575-2320*
State Patrol - District 6 (509) 682-8090*
Scientific Support Coordinator (206) 526-6829
Weather (NWS Pendleton) (541) 276-7832 Tribal Contacts
Confederated Tribes of the Yakama Nation (509) 865-5121
Other Federal Agencies
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (360) 534-9313* Industry Contacts
U.S. Department of Interior (503) 326-2489 BNSF (Service Interruption Desk) (817) 352-2832*
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Office (509) 575-5845 x213
Local Government
Response Contractors (OSRO & PRC) City of Cle Elum (509) 674-2262
Able Clean-Up (866) 466-5255* City of Ellensburg (509) 962-7204
Clean Harbors Environmental Services (800) 645-8265* Kittitas County Sheriff (509) 962-7525
NRC Environmental Services (800) 337-7455* Yakima Valley Emergency Management (509) 574-1900
NWFF Environmental (800) 942-4614*
* Contact Numbers staffed 24-hour/day
Required Notifications for Oil Spills & Hazardous Substance Releases
Federal Notification - National Response Center
- Other Contact Numbers -
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
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Chapter 4 with appendices (pages 27–114) and Appendix 6A (page 127) of this document
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Purpose and Use of this Plan
This Geographic Response Plan (GRP) constitutes the federal and state on-scene coordinators’
orders during the initial phase of an oil spill response in the planning area. It’s meant to aid the
response community during the initial phase of an oil spill, from the time a spill occurs until a
Unified Command is established. The plan prioritizes tactical response strategies based on
locations where spills might occur, and the proximity and relative priority of those locations to
sensitive natural, cultural, and economic resources. By using this document it’s hoped that
immediate and proper action can be taken to reduce oil’s impact on sensitive resources.
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Record of Changes
Date Change Number Summary of Changes Name of Person Making Change
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 GRP Chapters and Appendices ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.2 Geographic Response Plan Development Process ................................................................................... 12
1.3 Standardized Response Language .................................................................................................................. 13
1.4 Terminology and Definitions ............................................................................................................................ 13
APPENDIX 1A – Comments, Corrections or Suggestions ................................................................................ 15
CHAPTER 2 – Site Description ........................................................................................................................................ 17
2.1 Chapter Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 17
2.2 Physical Features ................................................................................................................................................... 17
2.3 Hydrology ................................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.4 Climate and Winds ................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.5 Tides and Currents ................................................................................................................................................ 21
2.6 Risk Assessment ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
2.7 References ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
CHAPTER 3 – Response Options and Considerations ........................................................................................... 25
CHAPTER 4 – Response Strategies and Priorities ................................................................................................... 27
4.1 Chapter Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.1 On-site Considerations ........................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.2 Historical River Flow Ranges ............................................................................................................ 32
4.2 Area Overview Maps ............................................................................................................................................ 34
4.3 Strategy and Response Priorities .................................................................................................................... 40
4.3.1 General Response Priorities .............................................................................................................. 40
4.3.2 Strategy Priorities based on Potential Oil Spill Origin Points .............................................. 40
4.4 Sector Maps (Strategy Locations) ................................................................................................................... 46
4.5 Matrices ..................................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.5.1 Naming Conventions (Short Names) ............................................................................................. 53
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4.5.2 Response Strategy Matrices .............................................................................................................. 54
4.5.3 Notification Strategy Matrices .......................................................................................................... 57
4.5.4 Staging Area Matrices........................................................................................................................... 59
4.5.5 Boat Launch Matrices ........................................................................................................................... 60
APPENDIX 4A – Response Strategy 2-Pagers ...................................................................................................... 61
APPENDIX 4B – Notification Strategy 2-Pagers .................................................................................................. 85
APPENDIX 4C – Staging Area Location 2-Pagers ................................................................................................ 97
APPENDIX 4D – Boat Launch Location 2-Pagers ............................................................................................. 105
CHAPTER 5 – (Reserved) ............................................................................................................................................... 115
CHAPTER 6 – Resources at Risk .................................................................................................................................. 117
6.1 Chapter Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 117
6.2 Natural Resources at Risk - Summary ........................................................................................................ 118
6.2.1 General Resource Concerns ............................................................................................................ 119
6.2.2 Specific Geographic Areas of Concern ........................................................................................ 120
6.3 Cultural Resources at Risk - Summary ....................................................................................................... 122
6.3.1 Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains ...................................................................................... 124
6.3.2 Procedures for the Discovery of Cultural Resources ........................................................... 125
6.4 Economic Resources at Risk Summary ...................................................................................................... 125
6.5 General information .......................................................................................................................................... 126
6.5.1 Flight restriction zones ..................................................................................................................... 126
6.5.2 Wildlife Deterrence ............................................................................................................................ 126
6.5.3 Oiled Wildlife ........................................................................................................................................ 126
.................................................................................................... 127 APPENDIX 6A – List of Economic Resources
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 4-1: Mean Monthly Discharge Measurement for the Upper Yakima River ..................................... 33
Figure 4-2: Response Strategy Locations .................................................................................................................... 35
Figure 4-3: Notification Strategy Locations ................................................................................................................ 36
Figure 4-4: Staging Area Locations ................................................................................................................................ 37
Figure 4-5: Boat Launch Locations ................................................................................................................................. 38
Figure 4-6: Potential Oil Spill Origin Points in Area ................................................................................................ 39
Figure 4-7: Sector Map YAKU-1 ....................................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 4-8: Sector Map YAKU-2 ....................................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 4-9: Sector Map YAKU-3 ....................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 4-10: Sector Map YAKU-4 .................................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 4-10: Sector Map YAKU-5 .................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 4-10: Sector Map YAKU-6 .................................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 4-10: Sector Map YAKU-7 .................................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 6-1: Geographic Areas of Concern (Keechelus Dam RM 215 to RM 161) ..................................... 121
Figure 6-2: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 161 to RM 147) ...................................................................... 122
Figure 6-3: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 147 to RM 128) ...................................................................... 123
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 4.1: Water Speed Drift Measurement Table ................................................................................................... 31
Table 4.2: Historical River Streamflow Ranges ......................................................................................................... 32
Table 4.3: YAKU-A (Keechelus Dam YAKU-215.0) ................................................................................................... 42
Table 4.4: YAKU-B (I-90 and BNSF Bridges ~YAKU-191.0) ................................................................................ 43
Table 4.5: YAKU-C (BNSF Bridge near Thorp~YAKU-165.5) .............................................................................. 44
Table 4.6: YAKU-D (BNSF Bridge Upper Canyon ~YAKU-146.0) ...................................................................... 45
Table 6.1 YAKU-GRP Cultural Resource Contacts ................................................................................................. 124
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
This plan focuses on sensitive resource protection after an oil spill on or near the water occurs. It
serves as the federal and state on-scene-coordinators’ orders during the initial phase of an oil spill
response in the planning area. It has been approved by Regional Response Team 10 and the Chairs
and Co-Chairs of the Northwest Area Committee. Geographic Response Plans (GRPs) are living
documents that can be revised at any time based on new information from comments and lessons
learned from drills and spills. These changes are typically reflected as interim updates on the
websites for each GRP until they are fully incorporated into the plan during a future update. We
value your input and hope that you’ll let us know how the plan might be improved. Please submit
comments online at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/Comment. Comments may also be emailed to
[email protected] or submitted by mail using the form and information provided in the appendix of
this chapter.
The Upper Yakima River planning area (YAKU-GRP) is approximately 439 square miles and resides
within the boundaries of Kittitas and Yakima Counties. Fully or partially, it includes the towns or
cities of Cle Elum, Easton, Ellensburg, Kittitas, Ronald, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, and Thorp. Portions
of WRIA 39 (Upper Yakima) fall within this planning area. The Upper Yakima River GRP is
bordered by the Upper Green River GRP to the west, and the Yakima River GRP to the south and
southwest.
Additional information about the planning area, including physical features, hydrology, climate and
winds, tides and currents, and oil spill risks, can be found in Chapter 2 (Site Description).
Information about potential response options in the planning area can be found in Chapter 3
(Response Options and Considerations). The bulk of this plan is contained in Chapter 4 (Response
Strategies and Priorities). It provides information on tactical response strategies and the order
they should be implemented, based on Potential Oil Spill Origin Points (POSOPs) and the proximity
and relative priority of sensitive resources near those point locations. Area and sector maps and
information on staging areas and boat launch locations are also provided in that chapter.
Control and Containment of an Oil Spill are a Higher Priority
than the Implementation of GRP Response Strategies
If in the responder’s best judgment, control and containment at or near the source of a spill isn’t
feasible, or if the source is controlled and contained but oil has spread out beyond initial
containment, then the priorities laid out in Section 4.3 of this plan should take precedence until a
Unified Command is formed. Oil spill response priorities, beyond those described in this plan,
should rely on aerial observations and spill trajectory modeling. A booming strategy listed as a high
priority in Section 4.3 would not necessarily be implemented if a spill trajectory did not warrant
action in that area; however, the priority tables should be followed until oil spill trajectory
information becomes available. During an incident, modifications to the deployment priorities
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provided in Section 4.3 of this plan may be made if approved by the Incident Commander, Unified
Command, or are identified as necessary by the Environmental Unit.
The downstream movement of oil and the time it takes to mobilize response resources to deploy
GRP strategies must always be considered when setting strategy implementation priorities. The
strategies discussed in this plan have been designed for use with oils that float on water and may
not be suitable for other petroleum products or hazardous substances. For information about non-
floating oil spill response, refer to the Non-Floating Oil Spill Response Tool in the Northwest Area
Contingency Plan (NWACP), Section 9412. For hazardous substance spills, refer to the NWACP,
Chapter 7000. For policy on gasoline and flammable liquid spills refer to the NWACP, Section 4622.
Information meant to support initial Environmental Unit functions can be found in Chapter 6 of this
plan (Resources at Risk). Chapter 6 and its appendix provide information about the type and
location of natural and economic resources in the area. Specific information about the location of
cultural sites in the planning area was taken into consideration in the development of this plan but,
because of the confidential nature of the material, details about cultural and historic sites aren’t
included in this document.
1.1 GRP CHAPTERS AND APPENDICES
Chapter 1 Introduction
Appendix 1A Comments, Corrections, or Suggestions
Chapter 2 Site Descriptions
Chapter 3 Response Options and Considerations
Chapter 4 Response Strategies and Priorities
Appendix 4A Response Strategies
Appendix 4B Notification Strategies
Appendix 4C Staging Areas
Appendix 4D Boat Launch Locations
Chapter 5 Reserved
Chapter 6 Resources at Risk
Appendix 6A List of Economic Resources in Area
1.2 GEOGRAPHIC RESPONSE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
GRPs are part of the Northwest Area Contingency Plan, just developed and revised separately. The
plans are prepared through the efforts of, and in cooperation with, Washington Department of
Ecology, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security, U.S.
Coast Guard, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other state and federal agencies,
tribes, local governments, natural resource trustees, response organizations, emergency
responders, and communities. GRPs are developed through workshops, field work, and meetings.
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Participants identify resources that may be at risk of injury from spills and work to develop oil spill
response or notification strategies to reduce the chance of injury to those resources.
After compiling information on sensitive resources in the area, site visits are conducted to gather
data and determine if spill response strategies near those resources should be added, modified, or
deleted. In this, the anticipated effectiveness of existing strategies are reviewed, modifications
made as determined necessary, potentially unsafe or ineffective strategies removed, and new
strategies added to the plan. Unfortunately, the dynamics of marine and inland water
environments, and the present limitations of response technology, make the development of
strategies for all sensitive resource locations impracticable. A draft plan is produced after site visits
are completed, and made available for public review and comment before a final version of the GRP
is produced and published. A responsiveness summary is also published that addresses public
comments received during the GRP update and development process.
1.3 STANDARDIZED RESPONSE LANGUAGE
In order to avoid confusion in response terminology, this plan uses standard National Interagency
Incident Management System, Incident Command System (NIIMS ICS) terminology.
1.4 TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS
The glossary provided in Section 1910 of the NWACP and other sections of the area plan with
glossaries independent of Section 1910 should be used when seeking the meaning of terms used in
this plan.
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APPENDIX 1A
Comments, Corrections, or Suggestions
Geographic Response Plans (GRPs) are living documents that can be revised at any time based on
new information from comments and lessons learned from drills and spills. These changes are
typically reflected as interim updates on the websites for each GRP until they are fully incorporated
into the plan during a future update.
We value your input and hope that you’ll submit comments on how this plan might be improved. If
you have any questions or comments, suggestions for improvement, or find errors in this document
please submit comments online at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/Comment, email them to us at
[email protected], or forward them via U.S. Mail to the following agencies:
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
Office of Environmental Cleanup
1200 Sixth Avenue
Room ECL-116
Seattle, WA 98101
Washington State Department of Ecology
Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (GRPs)
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
The form on the following page of this attachment can be used to submit comments by mail.
Contact information is requested so that we can give you a call if more information or comment
clarification is needed.
Please use the GRP Field Report Form for providing information on GRP strategy field visits or the
testing of response strategies. The form is available online at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/
spills/preparedness/GRP/Form-GRPFieldReport.pdf. Additional information on Geographic
Response Plans is available at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/GRP.
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GRP Comment Form
Today’s Date:
Your Name:
Title:
Company/Agency:
Address:
City:
State/Province: Zip:
Email: Ph:
GRP Page Number: Section or Paragraph:
Comment(s):
Mail Completed Form to:
US Environmental Protection Agency Region 10
Office of Environmental Cleanup
1200 Sixth Avenue Room ECL-116
Seattle, WA 98101
Washington State Department of Ecology
Spills Program (GRPs)
P.O. Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
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CHAPTER 2
Site Description
2.1 CHAPTER INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides a description of the physical features, hydrology, climate, and winds in the
Upper Yakima River GRP planning area (YAKU-GRP), and an oil spill risk assessment in Section 2.6.
The planning area is approximately 439 square miles and resides within the boundaries of Kittitas
and Yakima Counties. Fully or partially, it includes the towns or cities of Cle Elum, Easton,
Ellensburg, Kittitas, Ronald, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, and Thorp. Portions of WRIA 39 (Upper
Yakima) fall within this planning area. The Upper Yakima River GRP is bordered by the Upper
Green River GRP to the west, and the Yakima River GRP to the south and southwest.
2.2 PHYSICAL FEATURES
The physical features of the area now known as eastern and central Washington and Oregon were
greatly influenced by volcanic activity, which built up a stratum of mud, ash, and lava in the geologic
column during the Eocene (55.8-33.9 million years ago), Oligocene (33.9-23 million years ago), and
Miocene (23-5.3 million years ago) Epochs.1 Basalt flows, known as the Columbia River Basalt
Group, then covered the area in layers, forming a strong foundation of basaltic rock up to three
miles thick.2 The southernmost part of this planning area forms the western edge of the Columbia
River Basalt flows. Subsequent lava and ash eruptions raised the Cascade Mountains during the
Miocene and Pleistocene Epochs (2.6 million – 11,700 years ago). As the mountains rose, the
Yakima, Snake, and Columbia Rivers carved out deep gorges.
The Upper Yakima River GRP planning area is a large and diverse area stretching from the top of
the Cascade Mountains to the dry sagebrush-covered lands of the Columbia Plateau. It covers
approximately 439 square miles of land surrounding the Yakima River, from its source at Keechelus
Lake near Snoqualmie Pass, to just north of the town of Selah. The main physical feature of this
planning area is the Yakima River itself and the multitude (more than 60) of tributary creeks and
canyons. In most cases, only the last few miles of the tributary creeks prior to their confluence with
the Yakima River are covered in this planning area. The waters of the Yakima River come from the
mountains surrounding Snoqualmie Pass and flow into Keechelus Lake. Annual precipitation at
Snoqualmie Pass is over 90 inches, much of that falling as snow. The topography of this area of the
Upper Yakima River watershed was most recently formed by large Pleistocene and Holocene
glaciers. Evidence for these glaciations include moraines, outwash terraces, erratics, cirques,
glacially sculpted bedrock, and abandoned drainages. In addition to Keechelus Lake, two other
1UC Berkeley http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cenozoic/cenozoic.php 2WDNR http://www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/geology/explore-popular-geology/geologic-provinces-washington/columbia-basin
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glacial lakes are present on the northern boundary of the planning area. Water from Kachess Lake
and Cle Elum Lake also flows into the Yakima River and plays an integral role in irrigating upper
and lower Yakima River Valley farms3. In this part of the planning area, the land is very
mountainous and heavily forested, with the Wenatchee National Forest being the primary land
owner. Timber harvesting is the major land use in this area.
From its source at Keechelus Lake the Yakima River travels more than 81 miles in a southeasterly
direction to the southern boundary of the planning zone. A second river, the Cle Elum River, flows
for approximately 8 miles in a southeasterly direction from the foot of the dam on the south end of
Cle Elum Lake to its confluence with the Yakima River just west of the town of Cle Elum. A few
miles east of Cle Elum a third river, the Teanaway River, joins the Yakima River. This river drains a
large watershed north of the Yakima River, and mostly outside of the planning area. From this
point east the land becomes increasingly more arid. Erosional and depositional forces play a major
role in the makeup of the Yakima River, although eroded material from the Cascades largely
replaces what is swept away. Over time, through erosion and deposition, the Yakima River has
frequently changed its course over the wide floodplain.4
As the river leaves the Cascade Mountains and enters the Columbia Plateau, its waters become
critical in importance to the region. From approximately milepost 93 on Interstate 90 eastward,
the majority of the area around the river is comprised of shrub-steppe vegetation, where the soil
becomes drier away from the river. The mean annual rainfall in the City of Yakima, just south of
this planning area, is approximately 8 inches.5 Irrigation from Yakima River water was essential to
the development of farms in the Yakima Valley. Agriculture has become the cornerstone of the
region’s economy. The Yakima Valley is known as one of the most productive and diversified
farming regions of the world.6 The main crops include fruit tree crops, such as apples, sweet
cherries, and pear, as well as alfalfa, hops, mint, grapes (both wine and table), with vegetables like
green beans, peas, and corn common as well.
The topography in the eastern area of the planning zone is flat to gently rolling in the river valley
itself, with larger hills outside the valley. Ellensburg is the largest city in the planning area with a
population of approximately 19,000. Other towns within the area include Cle Elum, Easton, Kittitas,
Ronald, Roslyn, South Cle Elum, and Thorp. South of Ellensburg, the river has formed a large and
picturesque canyon. The Yakima River Canyon has been designated a scenic byway, with basalt
cliffs rising more than 2,000 feet above the river. It is also known for its year-round sport fishing
and as a blue ribbon catch-and release trout stream.7
There are no tribal reservations within this planning area. Portions of this area were the traditional
homelands of the Pish-wana-pum, the River Rock people. They became part of the Confederated
Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, whose reservation is south of the city of Yakima.8 In
3 Lillquist 2014 http://www.angelfire.com/hugefloods/Upper_Yakima_River_Valley.pdf 4 Yakima http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1005 (4-1) 5 Yakima http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/1118 (2-13) 6 GYCOC http://www.yakima.org/yakima/index.html 7 WSDOT: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ScenicByways/YakimaRiver.htm 8 GYCOC http://www.yakima.org/yakima/index.html
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addition to the Yakama Nation, the Colville, Nez Perce, Puyallup, and Tulalip Tribes have potential
interests in the area due to their usual and accustomed fishing places.
The Yakima River valley is a major transportation corridor in this part of the state. Interstate 90 is
generally located on the south side of the river, while Highway’s 903, 970, and 10 are mainly on the
north side of the river. Highway 97 and Interstate 82 near Ellensburg are also present in the river
valley. Highway 821 is the only road within the Yakima River Canyon, south of Ellensburg. BNSF
railroad tracks also follow the Yakima River through the entire planning area. There are 111.2
miles of track from where they enter the area at Stampede Pass to where the exit at the south end of
the Yakima River Canyon. There are two power line transmission corridors in the valley, one on the
north side and one on the south side. These power lines bring electricity from the Columbia River
Dams and from the windfarms north of Ellensburg to the west side of the state. One of the more
unique transportation elements in this area is the Iron Horse Trail, also known as the John Wayne
Trail. It is an old railroad bed now used as a hiking and biking trail.
2.3 HYDROLOGY
Portions of Water Resource Inventory Areas Upper Yakima (WRIA 39) fall within the geographic
boundaries of this plan.
Upper Yakima (WRIA 39): Many areas of central Washington are arid, receiving less than 20
inches of rain annually. Most of this precipitation arrives during the winter months when
water demands are the lowest. During the summer, the snowpack is gone, there is little
rain, and naturally low stream flows are dependent on groundwater inflow. At the same
time the demand for water for human uses, including irrigation are at the yearly maximum.
This means that groundwater and surface water are least available when water demands
are the highest.9
The Yakima River originates in the Cascade Range at the outlet of Keechelus Lake near Snoqualmie
Pass and flows southeast to join the Columbia River. The Yakima basin has the most intensive
development and use of water in the state of Washington. In 1905, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
(USBR) developed the Yakima Project to expand the available supply of water. Irrigation districts
are the primary recipients and distributors of this federally developed water. As of 2016,
approximately 464,000 acres in the Yakima Valley receive water via irrigation each year.
The Yakima Project is separated into seven divisions: Storage, Kittitas, Tieton, Sunnyside, Roza,
Kennewick and Wapato. Only two of the divisions are within the YAKU-GRP planning area:
1. Storage Division: Above the planning area, there are five major lakes used as reservoirs:
Bumping, Kachess, Keechelus, Rimrock, and Cle Elum. Since their construction, the
reservoirs have been managed by the USBR on behalf of all those living in the Yakima
Valley. The reservoirs store water in the winter and release it in the summer, reducing or
9 WA ECY 2014 https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/1111043.pdf
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contributing to the flow in the Yakima River for the Yakima Project, which provides
irrigation water for 175 miles on both sides of the river. The total capacity among the five
reservoirs is 1,065,670 acre-feet.10 Mountain snowpack, known as the “sixth reservoir,”
plays a crucial role by capturing additional water that the reservoirs do not have the
capacity to retain.
2. Kittitas Division: Irrigation water for the approximately 59,000 acres of land in the Kittitas
Division is diverted from the Yakima River into the Main Canal by the Easton Diversion Dam
(RM 202.5) near Easton, Wash. This dam provides water used to irrigate crops in the valley
and creates the 240-acre Lake Easton, also a popular state park. The Main Canal carries the
water along the south side of the river to a point near Thorp, where it divides into the North
and South Branches. The North Branch Canal crosses the Yakima River through a siphon to
irrigate land lying on the north side of the river, while the South Branch Canal continues
generally southeast from the point of division to irrigate lands lying on the south side of the
river.
Other features of the project include diversion dams, power plants, transmission lines, pumping
plants, canals, and drains.11
Hydrology in the Yakima Valley includes natural tributaries as well as manmade infrastructure.
Tributaries in the YAKU-GRP planning area include rivers (Teanaway, Cle Elum, and Yakima), and
numerous creeks.
2.4 CLIMATE AND WINDS
The climate in the planning area varies widely, as the river descends from the heavy precipitation in
the Cascade Mountains, passes through the central Washington foothills and then enters the canyon
and plateaus south of Ellensburg. At the upstream end of the planning area at Lake Keechelus, near
Snoqualmie Pass, annual snowfall exceeds 221 inches and total precipitation averages 65.8
inches.12 A few miles to the southeast, Cle Elum records 22.5 inches of precipitation and 83 inches
of snowfall.13 Ellensburg receives 9.2 inches of annual precipitation, but 35.2 inches of total
snowfall. Temperatures in the planning area range from summer highs in the low eighties to
average winter lows in the teens, with recorded extremes above 100 in the summers and 30 below
zero in winter.14
Prevailing winds at the Ellensburg Airport tend to arrive from the northwest, except in November
and December when they arrive from the east.15 From April to September the average wind speed
is between 10 and 15 mph, and calms to less than 5 mph in the winter. At Yakima Airport, located
10 USBR 2016 https://www.usbr.gov/projects/pdf.php?id=211 11 USBR https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=400 12 WRCC 1977 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa4414 13 WRCC 2016 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa1504 14 WRCC 2016 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa2508 15 WRCC 2002 www.wrcc.dri.edu/htmlfiles/westwinddir.html#WASHINGTON
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just south of the planning area, winds blow consistently in from the west. Average wind speeds
range from 7-8 mph in Yakima.16
2.5 TIDES AND CURRENTS
There are no tidally influenced areas within the planning area. The Yakima River’s flow is
moderated by the presence of reservoirs and other irrigation infrastructure. The reservoirs
managed by the Yakima Project reduce the river flow in the winter, while water is being stored, and
increase from April through August, when water is released for irrigation use.
2.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
The Upper Yakima River is plentiful in natural, cultural, and economic resources, all at risk of injury
from oil spills. Potential risks to these resources include road systems, rail transportation and
facilities, aircraft, recreational boating, and other oil spill risks.
Road Systems: Vehicle traffic on roadways pose an oil spill risk in areas where they run
adjacent to the shorelines, or cross over lakes, rivers, creeks, and ditches, that drain into the
Upper Yakima River. Interstates 90 and 82 are both major highways located in the planning
area, and I-90 parallels the river closely for miles in the upper watershed. Several smaller
roads run parallel to the river, including State Highway 10 between Cle Elum and
Ellensburg, and State Highway 821 through the Yakima Canyon. There are multiple
highway bridges, as well as several smaller bridges or causeways where vehicles cross
tributaries or small lakes along shore. A vehicle spill onto one of these bridges or roadways
can cause fuel or oil to flow from hardened surfaces into the Upper Yakima River or its
tributaries. Commercial trucks can contain hundreds to thousands of gallons of fuel and oil,
especially fully loaded tank trucks, and may carry almost any kind of cargo, including
hazardous waste or other materials that might injure sensitive resources if spilled. Smaller
vehicle accidents pose a risk as well, a risk commensurate to the volume of fuel and oil they
carry.
Rail Transportation and Facilities: Rail companies transport oil via manifest trains in this
area. Manifest trains include: up to four locomotives, a mix of non-oil merchandise cars, and
one or more 714-barrel (29,998 gallon) capacity USDOT-approved tank cars carrying
refined oil products, such as diesel, lubrication oil, or gasoline. These trains may include
emptied tank cars, each with residual quantities of up to 1,800 gallons of crude oil or
petroleum products. Every train locomotive typically holds a few hundred gallons of engine
lubrication oil, plus saddle tanks that each have an approximate capacity of 5,000 gallons of
diesel fuel. Manifest trains may also transport biological oils and non-petroleum chemicals.
16 WRCC 2006 http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/climatedata/climtables/westwind/#WASHINGTON
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BNSF owns the commercial rail track in this planning area, although other rail companies
may operate trains on BNSF tracks. BNSFs Yakima Subdivision runs adjacent to the Yakima
River along much of its length, crossing the river four times within the planning area. 17
Aircraft: There are two small airports within the YAKU-GRP planning area: Easton State
Airport and Cle Elum Municipal Airport. Easton State is managed by Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT), while the City of Cle Elum manages their
municipal airport. Both are primarily used for recreational, law enforcement and
emergency purposes.1819 Since both airports are within a half mile of the river, the potential
exists for aircraft failures during inbound or outbound flights that result in a spill by
releasing aviation fuel to the Upper Yakima River or its tributaries.
Recreational Boating: Accidents involving recreational water craft on the Upper Yakima
River have the potential to result in spills of a few gallons of gasoline or diesel fuel.
Examples of such accidents might include bilge discharges, vessel collisions, allisions,
groundings, fires, sinking, or explosions. Recreational boats on the Yakima are generally
small boats, due to the shallow depth of the river in several areas.
Other Spill Risks: Other potential oil spill risks in the area include dam turbine mechanical
failures, fuel storage areas (including waste oil storage), road run-off during rain events, on-
shore or near shore activities where heavy equipment is being operated or stored, and the
migration of spilled oil through soil on lands adjacent to the river or its tributary streams.
2.7 REFERENCES
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce. (n.d.). A history of Yakima and the Valley.
Retrieved from: http://www.yakima.org/yakima/index.html
Lillquist, K. (2014). Upper Yakima River watershed glaciation field trip. Retrieved from: http://www.angelfire.com/hugefloods/Upper_Yakima_River_Valley.pdf
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (2016). Projects & Facilities: Yakima Project. Retrieved from: https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=400
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (1993). Yakima Project: A history. Retrieved from: http://www.usbr.gov/projects/pdf.php?id=211
University of California Museum of Paleontology. (2011). The Cenozoic Era. Retrieved from: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/cenozoic/cenozoic.php
17 WA Dept. of ECY 2015 https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1508010.pdf 18 WSDOT 2017 https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/Easton_EastonState.htm 19 WSDOT 2017 http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/allstateairports/cleelum_cleelummunicipal.htm
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Washington Department of Ecology, Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response Program. (2015, March 1). Washington State 2014 marine and rail oil transportation study (Publication Number: 15-08-010). Retrieved from: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1508010.pdf
Washington Department of Ecology, Water Resources Program. (2014, January 1). Focus on water availability in the Upper Yakima watershed, WRIA 39 (Publication Number: 11-11-043). Retrieved from: https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/documents/1111043.pdf
Washington Department of Natural Resources. (2017). Geologic Provinces: Columbia Basin. Retrieved from: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/programs-and-services/geology/explore-popular-geology/geologic-provinces-washington/columbia-basin
Washington State Department of Transportation. (2017). Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway.
Retrieved from: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/LocalPrograms/ScenicByways/YakimaRiver.htm
Washington State Department of Transportation. (2017). Easton State Airport. Retrieved from: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/Easton_EastonState.htm
Washington State Department of Transportation. (2017). Cle Elum Municipal Airport. Retrieved from: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/allstateairports/cleelum_cleelummunicipal.htm
Western Region Climate Center. (2002). Average wind direction (Stampede Pass). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/htmlfiles/westwinddir.html
Western Region Climate Center. (2006). Average wind speeds - MPH. Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/climatedata/climtables/westwind
Western Region Climate Center. (2016, June 8). Period of record monthly climate summary (Cle Elum 451504). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa1504
Western Region Climate Center. (2016, June 6). Period of record monthly climate summary (Ellensburg Bowers Field 452508). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa2508
Western Region Climate Center. (1977, August 31). Period of record monthly climate summary (Lake Keechelus 454414). Retrieved from: http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/cgi-bin/cliMAIN.pl?wa4414
Yakima County Department of Public Works. (1997, October). Upper Yakima River Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan (4-1). Retrieved from: http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1005
Yakima County Department of Public Works. (1997, October). Upper Yakima River Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan (2-13). Retrieved from: http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/1118
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Before you print this document
This chapter and its appendices, as well as the appendix at the end of Chapter 6, are provided in “landscape” page orientation. The
detailed 2-page information sheets for response strategies, notification strategies, staging areas, and boat launch locations in appendices
4A though 4D (pages 61–114) have been designed for duplex printing (front and back side of paper), “open to top” configuration.
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4.1 CHAPTER INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides information on GRP response strategies and the order they should be implemented, based on Potential Oil Spill
Origin Points (POSOPs) and the proximity and relative priority of sensitive resources near those point locations. Area maps, sector maps,
and information on staging areas and boat launch locations are also provided in this chapter. During a spill incident, GRP response
strategies should be implemented as soon as possible. Unless circumstances unique to a particular spill situation dictate otherwise, the
priority tables in Section 4.3 should be used to decide the order that GRP strategies are deployed. The downstream movement of oil and
the time it takes to mobilize response resources to deploy GRP strategies must always be considered when setting implementation
priorities. Information on resources at risk, sensitive areas, and flight restrictions can be found in Chapter 6 of this plan. Information on
shoreline countermeasures can be found in the Northwest Area Shoreline Countermeasures Manual (NWACP Section 9420). The
Northwest Area Contingency Plan (NWACP) is available online at http://www.rrt10nwac.com/NWACP/Default.aspx.
The GRP strategies provided in this chapter have been created to reduce spilled oil’s impact on sensitive resources. They are not
everything that should or could be done during a response to lessen the chance of injury to natural, cultural, and economic resources at
risk from oil spills. Control and containment of an oil spill is always a higher priority than the implementation of GRP response strategies.
Although designed to be implemented during the initial phase of an oil spill, GRP strategies may continue to be used throughout a
response at the discretion of the Incident Commander, Unified Command, or the Environmental Unit.
4.1.1 On-site Considerations
Before Deploying a GRP Strategy (Questions to Ask)
Are conditions safe? Response managers and responders must first determine if efforts to implement a response strategy would pose an undue risk to worker safety or the public, based on conditions present during the time of the emergency. No strategy should be implemented if doing so would threaten public safety or present an unreasonable risk to the safety of responders.
Has initial control and containment been sufficiently achieved? Control and containment of the spill at or near the source are always higher priorities than the deployment of GRP response strategies, especially when concurrent response activities are not possible.
How far downstream or out into the river, lake, or marine environment is the spilled oil likely to travel before response personnel will be ready and able to deploy GRP response strategies?
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Are permits required? Consult the Northwest Area Contingency Plan Permit Summary Table (NWACP Section 9401) for information specific to your location and circumstance.
Will equipment or vehicles need to be staged on or near a roadway? If so, traffic control may be required. Contact the Washington State Patrol, or local, county, municipality, or tribal police for assistance. At minimum, Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) guidelines for work zone traffic control should be followed when working on or near a roadway.
o Kittitas County Sheriff (509) 962-7525
o Yakima County Sheriff (509) 574-2500
o Washington State Patrol District #3 (509) 575-2320
o Washington State Patrol District #6 (509) 682-8090
During Strategy Implementation (Things to Remember)
On-scene conditions (weather, currents, tides, waves, river speed, and debris) may require that strategies be modified in order to be effective. There is a significant chance that weather and conditions experienced at a particular strategy location during an actual spill event will be different from when data was gathered during field visits. Response managers and responders may modify the strategies provided in this chapter as needed to meet the challenges experienced during an actual response.
Certain strategies may call for access points or staging areas that are not easily reached at all times of the year or in all conditions.
The GRP response strategies provided in this chapter were designed for use with persistent heavy oils that float on water and may not be suitable for other petroleum products or hazardous substances. For information about non-floating oil spill response, refer to the Non-Floating Oil Spill Response Tool in the Northwest Area Contingency Plan (NWACP), Section 9412.
After Strategy Implementation (Things to Understand)
Oil containment boom should be maintained and periodically monitored to ensure its effectiveness. Changes in river or current speed will likely require modifications to boom deflection angles (see Table 4.1). Depending on conditions, some booming strategies may require around-the-clock tending.
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Water Speed and Boom Deflection Angle
Measure the speed that water is moving by anchoring a line with two floating markers/buoys attached that are spaced 100 feet apart.
Time the movement of floating debris between the two buoys, and then use Table 4.1 to estimate the water speed based on the travel time
of the debris between the two buoys. You can also measure 100 feet along a straight portion of river bank or shoreline, and time the
movement of debris between those points, but this method is generally less accurate than using the buoys. The maximum boom
deflection angle is also provided in the table, based on the water speed measurements.
Table 4.1: Water Speed Drift Measurement Table
Time to Drift
100 Feet (seconds)
Velocity (ft/sec)
Velocity (m/sec)
Velocity (knots)
Max Boom Deflection
Angle (degrees)
Boom required for 100-foot Profile to Current
(feet)
Anchors needed if Placed Every 50 feet
(number)
6 16.7 5.1 10.00 4.0 1,429 30
8 12.5 3.8 7.50 5.4 1,071 22
10 10.0 3.1 6.00 6.7 857 18
12 8.3 2.5 5.00 8.0 714 15
14 7.1 2.2 4.29 9.4 612 13
17 5.9 1.8 3.53 11.4 504 11
20 5.0 1.5 3.00 13.5 429 10
24 4.2 1.3 2.50 16.3 357 8
30 3.3 1.0 2.00 20.5 286 7
40 2.5 0.8 1.50 27.8 214 5
60 1.7 0.5 1.00 44.4 143 4
>86 ≤1.2 ≤0.35 ≤0.70 90.0 100 3
Source: Oil Spill Response in Fast Currents. A Field Guide. U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center. October, 2001
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4.1.2 Historical River Flow Ranges
Streamflow data from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was used to determine the mean monthly discharge for rivers and streams in the
planning area. Stream discharge is recorded in cubic feet per second (cfs); velocities in miles per hour (mph) or nautical miles per hour
(knots) are not available. Table 4.1 provides information that can be used to calculate local river velocities on-site, based on the time it
takes a floating object to drift 100 feet downstream from any given point in a river or creek. Additional information for USGS gage
stations in the planning area are provided below, and may include real-time or near real-time streamflow data. The USGS National Water
System Mapper is useful for locating gage stations of interest, and is available online at
http://maps.waterdata.usgs.gov/mapper/index.html.
Table 4.2: Historical River Streamflow Ranges
Monthly average flow in Cubic Feet per Second (cfs)
Yakima River at Umtanum
USGS 12484500
(data from 1933 to 2016)
Jan 1,650
Feb 1,850
Mar 2,160
Apr 3,210
May 3,930
Jun 3,810
Jul 3,360
Aug 3,410
Sep 2,020
Oct 1,160
Nov 1,120
Dec 1,660
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Figure 4-1: Mean Monthly Discharge Measurement for the Upper Yakima River
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4.2 AREA OVERVIEW MAPS
The following maps provide a geographic overview of the Upper Yakima River. Sector maps in Section 4.4 of this chapter provide more
detail on the location of response strategies, notification strategies, staging areas, boat launch locations, and Potential Oil Spill Origin
Points (POSOPs). Detailed information for each location can be found in the matrices of Section 4.5 or in the chapter appendices. Priority
tables for potential oil spill origin points can be found in Section 4.3.2.
The following area maps are provided for reference:
Response Strategy Locations
Notification Strategy Locations
Staging Areas
Boat Launch Locations
Potential Oil Spill Origin Points
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Figure 4-2: Response Strategy Locations
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Figure 4-3: Notification Strategy Locations
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Figure 4-4: Staging Area Locations
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Figure 4-5: Boat Launch Locations
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Figure 4-6: Potential Oil Spill Origin Points in Area
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4.3 STRATEGY AND RESPONSE PRIORITIES
4.3.1 General Response Priorities
The following list provides the order of response priorities after an oil spill in the planning area occurs.
Safety is always the number one priority. Do not implement GRP strategies or take actions that will unduly jeopardize public, worker, or personal safety.
Notify local public health and safety personnel.
Control and contain the source of the spill; mobilize resources to the spill location. Source control and containment are always a higher priority than the implementation of GRP strategies.
Determine the priority or order GRP strategies should be implemented based on the location of the spill or affected area. Priorities based on POSOPs are included in this chapter and should be used unless the situation or circumstances dictate otherwise (see Section 4.3.2).
As response resources become available, implement the GRP Strategies in order of priority or as necessary based on the scenario, trajectory, or conditions of the day.
Permits may be required. Consult the Northwest Area Contingency Plan Permit Summary Table (NWACP Section 9401) for information.
4.3.2 Strategy Priorities based on Potential Oil Spill Origin Points
Potential Oil Spill Origin Points (POSOPs) are geographic locations that have a defined list of response strategy implementation priorities
provided in a table within Section 4.3. The placement of each POSOP is often based on spill risks in the area. Occasionally POSOPs are
generalized to ensure implementation priorities are developed throughout an entire planning area.
These points are displayed on area overview and sector maps as red boxes. In establishing priorities during a response, or selecting an
appropriate POSOP, the downstream and/or tidal movement of spilled oil and the time it takes to mobilize and deploy response resources
must be considered. Generally, on streams, creeks, and rivers, GRP strategies should first be implemented downstream, well beyond the
furthest extent of the spill, with deployments continuing upstream towards the spill source and in some cases slightly beyond. POSOPs
are alphabetically designated.
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The following tables provide the strategy implementation order for Potential Oil Spill Origin Points in the Upper Yakima River GRP; points
YAKU-A through YAKU-D. The priority tables provided in this section were developed using a combination of variables, including:
notification time, travel time for responders and equipment, average and seasonal flow rates, average winds, deployment time, proximity
to the spill source, trustee input, the relative priority of the resources at risk, and other considerations.
Source control and containment are a higher priority than GRP strategy implementation
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Table 4.3: YAKU-A (Keechelus Dam YAKU-215.0)
YAKU-A (Keechelus Dam YAKU-215.0)
Implementation Priority
Strategy Number
Sector Map
Strategy Matrix
Strategy Details Comments
1 YAKU-202.6 46 56 83
2 YAKU-183.4 47 56 81
3 YAKU-183.1 47 55 79
4 YAKU-181.9 47 55 77
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Table 4.4: YAKU-B (I-90 and BNSF Bridges ~YAKU-191.0)
YAKU-B (I-90 and BNSF Bridges ~YAKU-191.0)
Implementation Priority
Strategy Number
Sector Map
Strategy Matrix
Strategy Details Comments
1 YAKU-164.6 49 55 73 Boat launch may be snowed in
2 YAKU-164.5 49 55 71 Boat launch may be snowed in
3 YAKU-167.5 49 55 75
4 YAKU-181.9 47 55 77
YAKU-183.4 47 56 81
6 YAKU-183.1 47 55 79
5
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Table 4.5: YAKU-C (BNSF Bridge near Thorp~YAKU-165.5)
YAKU-C (BNSF Bridge near Thorp~YAKU-165.5)
Implementation Priority
Strategy Number
Sector Map
Strategy Matrix
Strategy Details Comments
1 YAKU-148.6 50 54 67 Strategy may be ineffective in high water
2 YAKU-155.8 50 54 69
YAKU-164.5 49 55 71 Boat launch may be snowed in
YAKU-164.6 49 55 73 Boat launch may be snowed in
3
4
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Table 4.6: YAKU-D (BNSF Bridge Upper Canyon ~YAKU-146.0)
YAKU-D (BNSF Bridge Upper Canyon ~YAKU-146.0)
Implementation
Priority
Strategy
Number
Sector
Map
Strategy
Matrix
Strategy
Details Comments
1 YAKU-139.7 51 54 63
2 YAKU-143.5 51 54 65
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4.4 SECTOR MAPS (STRATEGY LOCATIONS)
Figure 4-7: Sector Map YAKU-1
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Figure 4-8: Sector Map YAKU-2
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Figure 4-9: Sector Map YAKU-3
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Figure 4-10: Sector Map YAKU-4
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Figure 4-11: Sector Map YAKU-5
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Figure 4-12: Sector Map YAKU-6
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Figure 4-13: Sector Map YAKU-7
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4.5 MATRICES
4.5.1 Naming Conventions (Short Names)
Each strategy, staging area, and boat launch location in this document has been given a unique “Short Name” which includes one to six
letters denoting the associated waterbody. Following the letters are numbers that specify the location. On rivers or other linear
waterbodies, the location is named by river mile: the distance from the mouth of the river or creek upstream to the site location. Some
short names indicate whether the site is located on river right, river left, or mid-river by an “R”, “L” or “M” after the river mile. On lakes,
the numbers indicate the location by shoreline mile, typically starting at the northernmost point and increasing clockwise around the lake.
In marine areas, the numbers do not have a geographic meaning. Notification strategies are indicated by an “-N” at the end of the name.
Staging Areas and Boat Launches are indicated by the prefix “SA” or “BL”.
“YAKU” for the Upper Yakima River Area is the only short name waterbody designations associated with this plan (YAKU-GRP).
BL-YAKU-139.7
Boat Launch
Waterbody River
Mile
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4.5.2 Response Strategy Matrices
Strategy Name Location
Strategy Type
Boom Length
Boat Req? Staging Area Resources At Risk Comments
Sector Map
(Page #)
Strategy Details (Page#)
YAKU-139.7 Yakima River at Umtanum Walking Bridge 46.85614 -120.48395
Collection Boom 600ft
Yes Onsite Stage onsite at Umtanum Creek Recreation Site.
Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand-launch boat with motor onsite (BL-YAKU-139.7). Bridge is ~20 ft above water surface. Do not collect on river left. Minimize ground disturbance on river left.
51 63
YAKU-143.5 Yakima River at Canyon Rd MP 20 46.88460 -120.47836
Collection Boom 600ft
Yes Onsite Stage onsite using large gravel shoulder.
Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands
Handlaunch onsite, can carefully trailer boat up to water's edge. Quiet pool by launch, 20 ft offshore current picks up fast.
51 65
YAKU-148.6 Yakima River at Ringer Road 46.93103 -120.51870
Collection Boom 400ft
Yes Remote Stage at Thrall (Ringer Road) Boat Launch, SA-YAKU-148.1, 0.5 mi downstream.
Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands
Water levels may require large adjustment of anchor points. Walking trail from road to bank ~20 ft.
50 67
YAKU-155.8 Yakima River at Thorp Highway Bridge 47.00545 -120.59643
Collection Boom 400ft
Yes Onsite Stage onsite at gravel lot off Thorp Rd shoulder.
Habitat Restoration Site/Project, Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species
Hand-launch from river left near Point A. Road to collection area/Point B is steep and may be snowed in. If vac truck stays near road shoulder, will need extension hose and booster pump for height.
50 69
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Strategy Name Location
Strategy Type
Boom Length
Boat Req? Staging Area Resources At Risk Comments
Sector Map
(Page #)
Strategy Details (Page#)
YAKU-164.5 CID Strawberry Flat Intake 47.09620 -120.68923
Exclusion Boom 100ft, Sorbent 200ft
Yes Remote Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp).
Economic Resource, Water Intakes
Concrete wall at intake, vegetation mostly cleared at anchor points. Pump active mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.
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YAKU-164.6 Yakima River at Highway 10 47.09733 -120.69044
Collection Boom 500ft
Yes Remote Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp Property), 0.8 mi upstream.
Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes, Wetlands
Large gravel shoulder at collection point for vac truck; steep bank. Water intake nearby is seasonal mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at CID office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.
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YAKU-167.5 Clark Flat Intake Exclusion 47.10601 -120.72227
Exclusion Boom 200ft, Sorbent 100ft
Yes Onsite Stage and handlaunch onsite at intake.
Economic Resource, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Easy slopes on either side of intake and then heavy brush. May need chainsaw if machete is not enough.
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YAKU-181.9 Yakima River near Younger Screens 47.18875 -120.92978
Collection Boom 600ft
Yes Onsite Stage onsite using roadway shoulder. Lane closure may be required.
Economic Resource, Fish Screens, Salmon - Chinook, Salmon Habitat, Steelhead, T/E Species
Handlaunch boat onsite. If no snow, dirt road along irrigation canal accessible from down the road.
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YAKU-183.1 Yakima River at Cle Elum Way Bridge 47.19220 -120.94958
Collection Boom 600ft
Yes Onsite Stage onsite at gravel parking area.
Economic Resource, Salmon - Chinook, T/E Species, Water Intakes, Wetlands
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand launch upstream from gravel road along railroad tracks, upstream edge of rip-rap.
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Strategy Name Location
Strategy Type
Boom Length
Boat Req? Staging Area Resources At Risk Comments
Sector Map
(Page #)
Strategy Details (Page#)
YAKU-183.4 Side Channel Above Cle Elum Water Intake
47.19071
-120.95379
Exclusion Boom 200ft, Sorbent 200ft
Yes Onsite
Stage and launch from river left, 900ft downstream.
Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Handlaunch from river left about 900ft downstream, where rip-rap meets trees. In low water may need to anchor to tiny island north of side channel.
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YAKU-202.6 Lake Easton Above Diversion Dam 47.24287 -121.19010
Collection Boom 600ft
Yes Remote Stage and launch at Lake Easton Boat Launch SA-YAKU-203.1
Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes
Private campground, Bureau of Reclamation property, employee lives onsite. Gravel road to collection site. Could launch or stage onsite if needed. Water quiet at shore, flat shore at collection point.
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4.5.3 Notification Strategy Matrices
Notification Strategy Location
Strategy Type Resources at Risk Implementation Comments
Sector Map
(Page #)
Strategy Details (Page#)
YAKU-174.0-N Kittitas County Water Purveyors 47.16633 -120.83316
Notification Economic Resource, Water Intakes
Call KCWP 24/7 answering service at 509-925-6158 and tell them it is an emergency and you require an immediate callback. Inform the caller of the spill situation so they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include activating a phone tree to irrigation users and shutting down water intakes or pumps.
Notify Kittitas County Water Purveyors of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources
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YAKU-183.1-N City of Cle Elum Municipal Water Intake 47.19155 -120.94853
Notification Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes
Call Director of Public Works at 509-260-1247 and inform them of any significant spill that may impact their drinking water intake on the Yakima River.
Notify City of Cle Elum of any spill so they can take action to protect their drinking water intake
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YAKU-184.5-N Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility 47.18597 -120.97666
Notification Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes
Call Hatchery Manager at 509-674-9390, or Foreman at 509-674-9391 and inform them of any significant oil spills in the area so they can take action to protect the resources under their control. Contacts are located at the Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility, but manage all acclimation sites in the Upper Yakima area.
Notify fish hatchery of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources
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Notification Strategy Location
Strategy Type Resources at Risk Implementation Comments
Sector Map
(Page #)
Strategy Details (Page#)
YAKU-202.3-N Lake Easton Diversion Dam 47.24171 -121.18825
Notification Economic Resource, Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes
Call Kittitas Reclamation District at 509-925-6158 and the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and notify them of any significant oil spill, or potential spill, that impacts, or threatens to impact, the Diversion Dam on Lake Easton, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their irrigation intake, fish ladder or other infrastructure.
Notify Kittitas Reclamation District so they can take action to protect the resources under their control.
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YAKU-214.5-N Keechelus Dam 47.32257 -121.33735
Notification Economic Resource, Public Lands/Facilities
Call US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact Keechelus Lake or the Yakima River, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their fish ladder or other infrastructure near this location.
Notify Bureau of Reclamation so they can take action to protect their dam infrastructure
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4.5.4 Staging Area Matrices
Staging Area Name Position Nearest Address Contact Strategies
Served Comments
Sector Map
(Page #)
Strategy Details (Page#)
SA-YAKU-148.1 Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch
46.92659-120.51668
1371 Ringer LoopEllensburg, WA 98926
WDFW Region 3 South Central Management agency for water access site Yakima, WA 98902 509-575-2740
YAKU-148.6 Coordinate use of staging area with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
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SA-YAKU-165.4 WDFW Thorp Property
47.10088-120.70178
15261 N Thorp HwyThorp, WA 98946
WDFW Region 3 South Central Management agency for water access site Yakima, WA 98902 509-575-2740
YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6
Coordinate use of staging area with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
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SA-YAKU-203.1 Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp
47.25338 -121.19515
684 Easton Lake Rd Easton, WA 98925
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Lake Easton State Park WA 98922 509-656-2586
YAKU-202.6 Coordinate staging area use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).
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4.5.5 Boat Launch Matrices
Boat Launch Name Position Nearest Address Contact
Strategies Served Comments
Sector Map
(Page #)
Strategy Details (Page#)
BL-YAKU-139.7 Umtanum Recreation Site (BLM)
46.85540-120.48306
16972 Canyon Rd
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Bureau of Land Management Wenatchee Office Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-665-2100
YAKU-139.7 Coordinate use of boat launch with Bureau of Land Management's Wenatchee Office; call 509-665-2100.
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BL-YAKU-148.1 Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch
46.92659-120.51668
1371 Ringer LoopEllensburg, WA 98926
WDFW Region 3 South Central Management agency for water access site Yakima, WA 98902 509-575-2740
YAKU-148.6 Coordinate use of boat launch with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
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BL-YAKU-165.4 WDFW Thorp Property
47.10088-120.70178
15261 N Thorp HwyThorp, WA 98946
WDFW Region 3 South Central Management agency for water access site Yakima, WA 98902 509-575-2740
YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6
Coordinate use of boat launch with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
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BL-YAKU-203.1 Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp
47.25338 -121.19515
684 Easton Lake Rd Easton, WA 98925
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Lake Easton State Park WA 98922 509-656-2586
YAKU-202.6 Coordinate boat launch use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).
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APPENDIX 4A
Response Strategy 2-Pagers
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RESPONSE STRATEGIES LIST
YAKU-139.7 YAKU-143.5 YAKU-148.6
YAKU-155.8 YAKU-164.5 YAKU-164.6
YAKU-167.5 YAKU-181.9 YAKU-183.1
YAKU-183.4 YAKU-202.6
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8YAKU-139.7
Yakima River at Umtanum Walking Bridge YAKU-139.7
Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Heavy Vegetation; Dangerous Wildlife; Active Rail Line Nearby
Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite at Umtanum Creek Recreation Site.
Using workboat, secure 600 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.85676, -120.4841). Extend boom S downstream and secure under pedestrian bridge at Point B, creating collection pocket under bridge. Tie off remaining boom to bridge, near river left, at Point C (46.8556, -120.4838). Do not disturb ground on river left. Use shoreside anchoring systems at Point A only. Adjust Points A and B as needed for conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection from bridge using extension stinger and vac-truck, or workboat with skimmer/storage.
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand-launch boat with motor onsite (BL-YAKU-139.7). Bridge is ~20 ft above water surface. Do not collect on river left. Minimize ground disturbance on river left.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
7 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom
1 Boat Operator3 Laborer1 Supervisor
Ellensburg46.85609, -120.48399 46° 51' 21.9", -120° 29' 2.4" 46° 51.365', -120° 29.039' Position - Location:
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Yakima River at Umtanum Walking Bridge YAKU-139.7
YAKU-139.7 Photo: On river left, looking W towards strategy location (collection point and pedestrian bridge). Taken 2/24/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
16972 Canyon RdEllensburg, WA 98926
BNSF RailroadPre-Notification Required : Service Interruption Desk817-352-2832
Bureau of Land ManagementLand/Property Contact : Wenatchee Office509-665-2100
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn left on Canyon Rd (WA-821) (8.25 miles)6. Turn right at sign for Umtanum Recreation Site. 7. Site is at pedestrian bridge in NW corner of parking area.
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9YAKU-143.5
Yakima River at Canyon Rd MP 20 YAKU-143.5
Site Safety: Active Rail Line; Water Hazard; Traffic Hazard; Dangerous Wildlife; Slips, Trips, Falls; Eroding Banks
Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite using large gravel shoulder.
Using workboat, secure 600ft section of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.8846, -120.4797). Extend boom E and secure to shore on river left, near Point B (46.8845, -120.47765; just downstream of hand-launch area). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using skimmer/storage or vac-truck on road shoulder.
Handlaunch onsite, can carefully trailer boat up to water's edge. Quiet pool by launch, 20 ft offshore current picks up fast.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on the Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
7 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)
1 Boat Operator3 Laborer1 Supervisor
Ellensburg46.88460, -120.47836 46° 53' 4.6", -120° 28' 42.1" 46° 53.076', -120° 28.702' Position - Location:
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Yakima River at Canyon Rd MP 20 YAKU-143.5
YAKU-143.5 Photo: From river left, looking W upstream towards strategy location. Handlaunch pool on photo right. Taken 2/24/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
20371 Canyon RdEllensburg, WA 98926
BNSF RailroadPre-Notification Required : Service Interruption Desk817-352-2832
Bureau of Land ManagementLand/Property Contact : Wenatchee Office509-665-2100
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East towards Yakima.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn left on Canyon Rd (WA-821) (4.37 miles)6. Pull over onto gravel shoulder on right just before Milepost 20. May already be trucks/boat trailers on site.
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10YAKU-148.6 Yakima River at Ringer Road YAKU-148.6
Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Dangerous Wildlife; Snow Accumulation; Eroding Banks
Staging Area: Remote : Stage at Thrall (Ringer Road) Boat Launch, SA-YAKU-148.1, 0.5 mi downstream.
Using workboat, secure 400 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.9313, -120.5194). Extend boom SE downstream and secure to shore on river left, near Point B (46.93075, -120.5183). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using skimmer/storage or vac-truck on Ringer Loop Road.
Water levels may require large adjustment of anchor points. Walking trail from road to bank ~20 ft.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, State Lands, Steelhead, T/E Species, Wetlands
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
5 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
400 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom
1 Boat Operator2 Laborer1 Supervisor
Ellensburg46.93103, -120.51870 46° 55' 51.7", -120° 31' 7.3" 46° 55.862', -120° 31.122' Position - Location:
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Yakima River at Ringer Road YAKU-148.6
YAKU-148.6 Photo: On river left, looking NW upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/13/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
1371 Ringer LoopEllensburg, WA 98926
WDFW Region 3 South CentralPrimary Contact : Management agency for water access site
Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740
Driving Directions
DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA SA-YAKU-148.1 WDFW Thrall:1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 109.2. At exit 109 take ramp on the right to Canyon Road toward Ellensburg (0.28 miles)3. Make sharp left on Canyon Rd (Yakima River Cyn) (3.29 miles)4. Turn right on Ringer Loop (second sign for Ringer Loop) (0.27 miles)5. Turn left into WDFW boat launch parking area.
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11YAKU-155.8
Yakima River at Thorp Highway Bridge YAKU-155.8
Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Dangerous Wildlife; Heavy Vegetation; Steep Slopes; Snow/Ice Accumulation
Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite at gravel lot off Thorp Rd shoulder.
Using workboat, secure 400 feet of boom to shore on river left, near Point A (47.00584, -120.5965). Extend boom S downstream and secure to shore on river right, near Point B (47.005, -120.5963; underneath road bridge). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using skimmer/storage or vac-truck.
Hand-launch from river left near Point A. Road to collection area/Point B is steep and may be snowed in. If vac truck stays near road shoulder, will need extension hose and booster pump for height.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Habitat Restoration Site/Project, Raptors, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
5 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
400 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom
1 Boat Operator2 Laborer1 Supervisor
Ellensburg47.00545, -120.59643 47° 0' 19.6", -120° 35' 47.1" 47° .327', -120° 35.786' Position - Location:
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Yakima River at Thorp Highway Bridge YAKU-155.8
YAKU-155.8 Photo: On river right under bridge, looking N upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/13/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
61 S Thorp HwyEllensburg, WA 98926
Washington State Patrol District 6Land/Property Contact : Ellensburg Detachment Office
Ellensburg, WA509-925-5303
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 106.2. At exit 106 take ramp on the right to US-97 N toward Ellensburg / Wenatchee (0.34 miles)3. Continue on US-97 (0.08 miles)4. Turn right on S Thorp Hwy (0.2 miles). 5. Just across bridge, turn left into large dirt/gravel area on road shoulder. Site is down slope under bridge.
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12YAKU-164.5
CID Strawberry Flat Intake YAKU-164.5
Site Safety: Water Hazard; Slips, Trips, Falls; Steep Slope; Eroding Banks; Heavy Vegetation
Staging Area: Remote : Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp).
Using workboat, secure 100 ft section of boom to shore on river left, upstream of intake, near Point A. Extend boom SW downstream and anchor in-channel, ~30ft offshore, near Point B (47.096, -120.6892). Secure remaining end of boom to shore on river left, downstream of intake, near Point C. Deploy sorbent boom between hard boom and intake. Use shoreside anchoring posts or existing structures to secure boom to banks. Use additional anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river.
Concrete wall at intake, vegetation mostly cleared at anchor points. Pump active mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Exclusion : Keep oil out of Cascade Irrigation District water intake
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
2 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
100 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent200 Feet Boom - Sorbent
1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom
1 Boat Operator2 Laborer1 Supervisor
Thorp47.09619, -120.68928 47° 5' 46.3", -120° 41' 21.4" 47° 5.771', -120° 41.357' Position - Location:
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CID Strawberry Flat Intake YAKU-164.5
YAKU-164.5 Photo: Aerial photo (cropped) looking E towards strategy location. Taken 4/17/2007.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
15261 N Thorp HwyThorp, WA 98946
Cascade Irrigation DistrictLand/Property Owner : Pump Station Landowner509-925-6158
Kittitas County Water PurveyorsAfter Hours and Weekends Contact : Irrigation Group509-925-6158
Driving Directions
DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp):1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot.
.DIRECTIONS TO WATER INTAKE:1. From staging area, take a right onto N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)2. Turn right on WA-10 (1.46 miles)3. Pull over onto large gravel shoulder next to water intake pump.
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13YAKU-164.6 Yakima River at Strawberry Flat YAKU-164.6
Site Safety: Traffic Hazard; Heavy Vegetation; Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Steep Slopes; Eroding Banks; Dangerous Wildlife
Staging Area: Remote : Stage and launch from SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp Property), 0.8 mi upstream.
Using workboat, secure 500 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (47.098, -120.6915). Extend boom SE downstream and , shore to shore on river left near Point B (47.0968, -120.6896). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using vac-truck or skimmer/storage from large gravel shoulder.
Large gravel shoulder at collection point for vac truck; steep bank. Water intake nearby is seasonal mid-Apr to fall. If no answer at CID office call manager's cell 509-899-3311.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Salmon - Chinook, Steelhead, T/E Species, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes, Wetlands
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
6 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
500 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom
1 Boat Operator3 Laborer1 Supervisor
Thorp47.09731, -120.69054 47° 5' 50.3", -120° 41' 25.9" 47° 5.839', -120° 41.432' Position - Location:
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Yakima River at Strawberry Flat YAKU-164.6
YAKU-164.6 Photo: From river left, looking NW upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/14/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
15261 N Thorp HwyThorp, WA 98946
Cascade Irrigation DistrictLand/Property Owner : Pump Station Landowner509-925-6158
Kittitas County Water PurveyorsAfter Hours and Weekends Contact : Irrigation Group509-925-6158
Driving Directions
DIRECTIONS TO STAGING AREA SA-YAKU-165.4 (Thorp):1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot..DIRECTIONS TO SITE FOR VAC-TRUCK:1. From staging area, take a right onto N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)2. Turn right on WA-10 (1.46 miles)3. Pull over onto large gravel shoulder next to water intake pump.
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14YAKU-167.5
Clark Flat Intake Exclusion YAKU-167.5
Site Safety: Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard; Eroding Banks; Heavy Vegetation; Active Rail Line Nearby
Staging Area: Onsite : Stage and handlaunch onsite at intake.
Using workboat, anchor 300 ft section of boom to shore on river left, upstream of intake. Extend downstream and anchor in channel, near B (47.106, -120.7224; ~20 ft from railing). Extend remaining boom south to shore and anchor on river left, near C. Back hard boom with sorbent.
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Easy slopes on either side of intake and then heavy brush. May need chainsaw if machete is not enough.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Exclusion : Keep oil out of Yakama Nation Hatchery Water Intake
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
3 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
200 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent100 Feet Boom - Sorbent
1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Machete(s) - (or other vegetation cutting tool)1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)
1 Boat Operator2 Laborer1 Supervisor
Thorp47.10601, -120.72227 47° 6' 21.6", -120° 43' 20.2" 47° 6.361', -120° 43.336' Position - Location:
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Clark Flat Intake Exclusion YAKU-167.5
YAKU-167.5 Photo: On river left, looking N upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/14/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
1698 Dudley RdThorp, WA 98946
BNSF RailroadPre-Notification Required : Service Interruption Desk817-352-2832
Yakama Nation Fisheries - Cle ElumLand/Property Contact : Hatchery Manager509-674-9390
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.81 miles)7. Turn right on Dudley Rd (1.35 miles)8. Intake is past hatchery facilities at end of road.
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15YAKU-181.9
Yakima River near Younger Screens YAKU-181.9
Site Safety: Water Hazard; Slips, Trips, Falls
Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite using roadway shoulder. Lane closure may be required.
Using workboat, secure 600 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (47.1886, -120.9308). Extend boom E downstream and secure to shore on river left, near Point B (47.18875, -120.92877; upstream of irrigation channel). Deploy sorbent across side channel on both sides of ecology blocks. Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using vac-truck or skimmer/storage from road shoulder.
Handlaunch boat onsite. If no snow, dirt road along irrigation canal accessible from down the road.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Fish Screens, Salmon - Chinook, Salmon Habitat, Steelhead, T/E Species
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on the Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
7 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)
1 Boat Operator2 Laborer1 Supervisor
Cle Elum47.18875, -120.92978 47° 11' 19.5", -120° 55' 47.2" 47° 11.325', -120° 55.787' Position - Location:
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Yakima River near Younger Screens YAKU-181.9
YAKU-181.9 Photo: On river left, looking W upstream at strategy location. Taken 3/14/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
578 Hanson Ponds RdCle Elum, WA 98922
City of Cle Elum Public WorksPrimary Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247
US Bureau of ReclamationSecondary Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager509-406-3031
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 84.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.77 miles)4. Turn right on N Oaks Ave (N Oakes Ave) (0.59 miles)5. Turn left on Hanson Ponds Rd - turn left to go behind RV park buildings (0.4 miles)6. Site is along road, before bridge over side channel.
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16YAKU-183.1
Yakima River at Cle Elum Way Bridge YAKU-183.1
Site Safety: Active Rail Line; Traffic Hazard; Rip-Rap; Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard
Staging Area: Onsite : Stage onsite at gravel parking area.
Using workboat, secure 600 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (47.1918, -120.9508; upstream of side channel). Extend boom NE downstream and secure to shore on river left near Point B (47.19236, -120.9488). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angle as needed for flow conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river. Collection at Point B using vac-truck or skimmer/storage from large gravel shoulder.
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Hand launch upstream from gravel road along railroad tracks, upstream edge of rip-rap.
Watercourse: River - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Salmon - Chinook, T/E Species, Water Intakes, Wetlands
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
7 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - (hand-launch)
1 Boat Operator2 Laborer1 Supervisor
Cle Elum47.19220, -120.94958 47° 11' 31.9", -120° 56' 58.5" 47° 11.532', -120° 56.975' Position - Location:
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Yakima River at Cle Elum Way Bridge YAKU-183.1
YAKU-183.1 Photo: From river left, looking W upstream at strategy location. Downstream of bridge at collection point. Taken 3/14/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
93 S Cle Elum WayCle Elum, WA 98922
City of Cle Elum Public WorksPrimary Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247
Kittitas County SheriffAlternate Contact : 24 hour staffed line509-925-8534
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 84.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.28 miles)5. Site is at the I-90 overpass, immediately after the railroad tracks, but before the river bridge. Pull over on the left side to gravel area.
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17YAKU-183.4
Side Channel Above Cle Elum Water Intake YAKU-183.4
Site Safety: Active Rail Line; Traffic Hazard; Logs/Debris; Water Hazard; Slips, Trips, Falls; Seasonal Snow Accumulation
Staging Area: Onsite : Stage and launch from river left, 900ft downstream.
Using handlaunch boat, secure 200 feet of boom to shore on river right, near Point A (46.1906, -120.954, upstream of side channel). Extend boom NE downstream and secure in-channel, near Point B (about ~30 ft from shore). Secure remaining end of boom to shore on river right, near Point C (47.1908, -120.9534; downstream of side channel). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in river.
Call BNSF before deployment; coordinate with On-Call Hazmat Manager at 817-352-2832. Handlaunch from river left about 900ft downstream, where rip-rap meets trees. In low water may need to anchor to tiny island north of side channel.
Watercourse: River - Side Channel - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Exclusion : Keep oil out of side channel on river right
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
2 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
200 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent200 Feet Boom - Sorbent
1 Each Heaving Line(s)1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom
1 Boat Operator2 Laborer1 Supervisor
Cle Elum47.19071, -120.95379 47° 11' 26.6", -120° 57' 13.6" 47° 11.443', -120° 57.227' Position - Location:
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Side Channel Above Cle Elum Water Intake YAKU-183.4
YAKU-183.4 Photo: Aerial photo showing side channel, looking from river left looking SW upstream towards strategy location. Boom location drawn in yellow. Taken 4/17/2007.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
100 S Cle Elum WayCle Elum, WA 98922
BNSF RailroadPre-Notification Required : Service Interruption Desk817-352-2832
City of Cle Elum Public WorksEmergency Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247
Driving Directions
DIRECTIONS TO HANDLAUNCH SITE:1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 84.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.56 miles)5. Before bridge, under I-90 overpass, use shoulder on either side of the road to park and stage.6. Handlaunch area is just upstream where rip-rap ends and treeline begins. Gravel road to that location.
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18YAKU-202.6 Lake Easton Above Diversion Dam YAKU-202.6
Site Safety: Dam Spillway; Slips, Trips, Falls; Water Hazard
Staging Area: Remote : Stage and launch at Lake Easton Boat Launch SA-YAKU-203.1
Using workboat, secure 600 ft of boom to shore on west bank, at/near Point A (47.2431, -121.1914). Angle boom southeast across lake and secure to shore on east bank, at/near Point B (47.2427, -121.1891). Use shoreside anchoring systems or existing features to secure boom to banks. Adjust boom angles as needed based on conditions. Use anchoring systems as needed to keep boom secure in water. Vac-truck or skimmer/storage collection at Point A.
Private campground, Bureau of Reclamation property, employee lives onsite. Gravel road to collection site. Could launch or stage onsite if needed. Water quiet at shore, flat shore at collection point.
Watercourse: River - Above a Dam - Lake Easton along Yakima River
Resources at Risk: Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Collection : Collect oil moving downstream on Yakima River
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Personnel
Implementation:
Field Notes:
6 Each Anchoring System(s) - (anchor, lines, floats)2 Each Anchoring System(s)- Shoreside
600 Feet Boom - B3 (River Boom) or equivalent1 Each Bridle(s) - Towing (appropriately sized for boom)1 Each Vac Truck or Skimmer and Storage1 Each Workboat(s) - of adequate size for type and amount of boom
1 Boat Operator3 Laborer1 Supervisor
Easton47.24287, -121.19010 47° 14' 34.3", -121° 11' 24.4" 47° 14.572', -121° 11.406' Position - Location:
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Lake Easton Above Diversion Dam YAKU-202.6
YAKU-202.6 Photo: From Lake Easton shore on east bank (near collection site/Point A), looking NW at strategy location. Taken 5/9/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
899 Easton Lake RdEaston, WA 98925
Kittitas Reclamation DistrictPre-Notification Required : Lake Easton Dam Staff509-925-6158
US Bureau of ReclamationSecondary Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager509-406-3031
Driving Directions
DIRECTIONS TO SA-YAKU-203.1 LAKE EASTON BOAT LAUNCH:1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 70.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.21 miles)5. Proceed through ranger gate and turn right (0.9 miles)6. Boat launch is on the left. Facilities are another 0.1 miles ahead at road's end..DIRECTIONS FOR VAC TRUCK TO COLLECTION AREA:(Repeat steps 1-4 above)5. Proceed through ranger gate, go straight through intersection to yellow gate. Wait for Bureau of Reclamation escort (staff lives onsite). 6. Site is off to the right along gravel road, at private campground area.
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APPENDIX 4B
Notification Strategy 2-Pagers
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NOTIFICATION STRATEGIES – LIST
YAKU-174.0-N YAKU-183.1-N YAKU-184.5-N
YAKU-202.3-N YAKU-214.5-N
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19YAKU-174.0-N
Kittitas County Water Purveyors YAKU-174.0-N
Call KCWP 24/7 answering service at 509-925-6158 and tell them it is an emergency and you require an immediate callback. Inform the caller of the spill situation so they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include activating a phone tree to irrigation users and shutting down water intakes or pumps.
Hundreds of users along the river in Kittitas County, multiple intake points. Address is for office.
Watercourse: River - Below a Dam - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify Kittitas County Water Purveyors of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources
Communication Process and Action:
Implementation:
Field Notes:
Call KCWP 24/7 answering service at 509-925-6158 and tell them it is an emergency and you require an immediate callback.
Inform the caller of the spill situation so they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include activating a phone tree to irrigation users and shutting down water intakes or pumps.
Position - Location: 47° 9.980', -120° 49.990' 47° 9' 58.8", -120° 49' 59.4" Ellensburg47.16633, -120.83316
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Kittitas County Water Purveyors YAKU-174.0-N
YAKU-174.0-N Photo: No photo available
Nearest Address
Site Contact
315 N Water StreetEllensburg, WA 98926
Kittitas County Water PurveyorsEmergency Contact : Irrigation Group
WA509-925-6158
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass2. At exit 106 take ramp on the right to US-97 N toward Ellensburg / Wenatchee (0.34 miles)3. Continue on US-97 (0.5 miles)4. Turn right on N Dolarway Rd (1.34 miles)5. Continue on N Railroad Ave (0.31 miles)6. Turn left on W 5th Ave (0.4 miles)7. Turn right on N Water St (0.13 miles)8. Finish at offices for King County Water Purveyors, 315 N Water Street, 98926, on the right
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20YAKU-183.1-N
City of Cle Elum Municipal Water Intake YAKU-183.1-N
Call Director of Public Works at 509-260-1247 and inform them of any significant spill that may impact their drinking water intake on the Yakima River.
Intake is on river right at Memorial Park, just downstream of S Cle Elum Way Bridge, across from I-90 and BNSF tracks.
Watercourse: River - Below a Dam - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Public Health and Safety, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify City of Cle Elum of any spill so they can take action to protect their drinking water intake
Communication Process and Action:
Implementation:
Field Notes:
Call Director of Public Works at 509-260-1247 and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts, or threatens to impact, the Yakima River within the planning area so that they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions might include the closure of water intake pumps or activation of their spill plan.
If no answer at the above number, try the following numbers in order until someone at Cle Elum has been notified: Kittitas County Sheriff 24-hour: 509-925-8534Cle Elum PW Assistant Director: 509-260-1236 OR 509-674-2262
Position - Location: 47° 11.493', -120° 56.912' 47° 11' 29.6", -120° 56' 54.7" Cle Elum47.19155, -120.94853
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City of Cle Elum Municipal Water Intake YAKU-183.1-N
YAKU-183.1-N Photo: On Yakima River left, looking across river towards intake on river right, downstream of S Cle Elum Way bridge.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
401 Grant StCle Elum, WA 98943
City of Cle Elum Public WorksPrimary Contact : Director - Drinking Water Intake509-260-1247Kittitas County SheriffEmergency Contact : 24 hour staffed line509-925-8534
Driving Directions
DIRECTIONS TO WATER INTAKE: 1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.56 miles)5. Take the first left after the bridge into the gravel parking area for Memorial Park. Intake is at theriverbank.
DIRECTIONS TO PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE (CITY HALL):1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.7 miles)4. City Hall is on the right, at the corner of First and N Oaks.
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21YAKU-184.5-N
Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility YAKU-184.5-N
Call Hatchery Manager at 509-674-9390, or Foreman at 509-674-9391 and inform them of any significant oil spills in the area so they can take action to protect the resources under their control. Contacts are located at the Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility, but manage all acclimation sites in the Upper Yakima area.
Main hatchery intake is on river left at RM 184, between railroad and river. Other hatchery intakes located at River Miles 201.5 (Easton Site), 179.4 (Boone Pond), 167.4 (Clark Flat), and 159.1 (Holmes Pond).
Watercourse: River - Below a Dam - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Fish Hatchery, Tribal Lands/Resources, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify fish hatchery of a spill so they can take action to protect their resources
Communication Process and Action:
Implementation:
Field Notes:
Call Hatchery Manager at 509-674-9390, or Foreman at 509-674-9391 and inform them of any significant oil spills in the area so they can take action to protect the resources under their control. Actions may include shutting down water intakes or stopping the release of fish during a spill.
If nobody at the hatchery can be reached, call the following numbers until someone at the Yakama Nation has been notified: Environmental Manager: 509-945-2939Lower Yakima River hatcheries: 509-945-5899
Position - Location: 47° 11.158', -120° 58.600' 47° 11' 9.5", -120° 58' 36.0" Cle Elum47.18597, -120.97666
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Cle Elum Supplementation and Research Facility YAKU-184.5-N
YAKU-184.5-N Photo: Yakama Nation Fisheries
Nearest Address
Site Contact
1144 Spring Chinook WayCle Elum, WA 98922
Yakama Nation Fisheries - Cle ElumEmergency Contact : Hatchery Manager509-674-9390Yakama NationAlternate Contact : Environmental Management Program509-945-2939
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 towards Cle Elum.2. At exit 84 take ramp on the right toward Cle Elum / S. Cle Elum (0.5 miles)3. Continue on 1st St W (0.58 miles)4. Make sharp right on S Cle Elum Way (0.34 miles)5. Turn right on Charter Rd (0.89 miles)6. Turn left on Spring Chinook Way (0.61 miles)7. Finish at 1144 Spring Chinook Way, 98922, on the right
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22YAKU-202.3-N
Lake Easton Diversion Dam YAKU-202.3-N
Call Kittitas Reclamation District at 509-925-6158 and the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and notify them of any significant oil spill, or potential spill, that impacts, or threatens to impact, the Diversion Dam on Lake Easton, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their irrigation intake, fish ladder or other infrastructure.
Lower end of Lake Easton on the Yakima River
Watercourse: River - Above a Dam - Lake Easton at Yakima River
Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Fish Ladder(s), Public Lands/Facilities, Water Intakes
Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify Kittitas Reclamation District so they can take action to protect the resources under their control.
Communication Process and Action:
Implementation:
Field Notes:
Call Kittitas Reclamation District at 509-925-6158 and the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031, and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact the Yakima River within the planning area so that they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions might include the closure of water intake pumps, fish ladders and fish gates, or modification of flow through dams.
Kittitas Reclamation District has a staff member living onsite at the dam who can take swift action and also open the gate to provide access for response contractors. After hours, leave message with answering service requesting emergency callback.
If no answer at the above numbers, try the following numbers until someone is reached: Field Office Manager (M-F): 509-575-5848x213Water Storage Supervisor: 509-930-7190Fish Passage Foreman: 509-930-6655 or 509-575-5848x275
Position - Location: 47° 14.503', -121° 11.295' 47° 14' 30.2", -121° 11' 17.7" Easton47.24171, -121.18825
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Lake Easton Diversion Dam YAKU-202.3-N
YAKU-202.3-N Photo: Kittitas Reclamation District
Nearest Address
Site Contact
399 Lake Easton State Park RdEaston, WA 98925
Kittitas Reclamation DistrictEmergency Contact : Lake Easton Dam Staff509-925-6158US Bureau of ReclamationSecondary Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager509-406-3031
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.21 miles)5. Pass through the gate and continue to the end of the road.
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23YAKU-214.5-N
Keechelus Dam YAKU-214.5-N
Call US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031 and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact Keechelus Lake or the Yakima River, so they can take action to protect the resources under their control, including the protection of their fish ladder or other infrastructure near this location.
Keechelus Lake passes through Keechelus Dam to the Yakima River. Easton Diversion Dam is located at River Mile 202 at Lake Easton.
Watercourse: River - Above a Dam - Keechelus Lake - Yakima River
Resources at Risk: : Economic Resource, Public Lands/Facilities
Strategy Objective: Notification : Notify Bureau of Reclamation so they can take action to protect their dam infrastructure
Communication Process and Action:
Implementation:
Field Notes:
Call the US Bureau of Reclamation Yakima Field Office Operations Manager at 509-406-3031, and inform them of any significant oil spill or potential spill that impacts or threatens to impact Keechelus Lake or the Yakima River within the planning area so that they can take whatever actions they deem necessary and appropriate to protect the resources under their control. Actions might include the closure of water intake pumps, fish ladders and fish gates, or modification of flow through dams, either at Keechelus, Easton Diversion Dam, or other sites downstream.
If no answer at the above number, try the following numbers until someone at BoR is reached: Field Office Manager (M-F): 509-575-5848x213Water Storage Supervisor: 509-930-7190Fish Passage Foreman: 509-930-6655 or 509-575-5848x275
Position - Location: 47° 19.354', -121° 20.241' 47° 19' 21.3", -121° 20' 14.5" Easton47.32257, -121.33735
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Keechelus Dam YAKU-214.5-N
YAKU-214.5-N Photo: US Bureau of Reclamation
Nearest Address
Site Contact
1394 Lost Lake RdEaston, WA 98925
US Bureau of ReclamationEmergency Contact : Yakima Field Office Manager
Yakima, WA 98901-2058509-406-3031
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass.2. At exit 62 take ramp on the right toward Stampede Pass / Lake Kachess (0.23 miles)3. Make sharp right on Kachess Lake Rd (0.1 miles)4. Continue on NF-54 (Stampede Pass Rd) (1 miles)5. Bear right on Lost Lake Rd (1.48 miles)6. Turn right at yellow gate, then keep right until arrival at office (1 miles). 7. Escort required to get through gate, call ahead first.
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APPENDIX 4C
Staging Area 2-Pagers
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STAGING AREAS - LIST
SA-YAKU-148.1
SA-YAKU-165.4 SA-YAKU-203.1
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1SA-YAKU-148.1
GRP Response Strategies Served:
YAKU-148.6
Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch SA-YAKU-148.1
Coordinate use of staging area with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
Location Information
Comments:
Staging Area
Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade
Cell Phone Coverage Yes 3 Bars Verizon 3G
Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 37000 Sq Ft
Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Gravel 100 %
Parking - Car Not Marked 40 Parking - Trailer Not Marked 20 Power NoRestroom Restroom - Vault 1 User Fee Yes Discover Pass Required
Waste Disposal NoneWater (potable) No
46° 55.595', -120° 31.001' Position - Location: 46° 55' 35.7", -120° 31' .0" 46.92659, -120.51668 Ellensburg
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Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch SA-YAKU-148.1
SA-YAKU-148.1 Photo: At top of boat ramp on river left, looking S. Taken 3/14/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
1371 Ringer LoopEllensburg, WA 98926
WDFW Region 3 South CentralPrimary Contact : Management agency for water access site
Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn right on Canyon Rd (Yakima River Cyn) (0.25 miles)6. Take the next left onto Ringer Loop (1.0 miles)7. Take the next left into the WDFW Boat Launch parking area.8. Boat launch is at far end of parking area towards the left.
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2SA-YAKU-165.4
GRP Response Strategies Served:
YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6
WDFW Thorp Property SA-YAKU-165.4
Coordinate use of staging area with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
Location Information
Comments:
Staging Area
Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Gravel 1 Cell Phone Coverage Not DeterminedCovered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 12000 Sq Ft
Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) GravelParking - Car Gravel 30 Parking - Trailer Gravel 15 Power NoRestroom NoneUser Fee Yes Discover Pass Required
Waste Disposal NoneWater (potable) No
47° 6.053', -120° 42.107' Position - Location: 47° 6' 3.2", -120° 42' 6.4" 47.10088, -120.70178 Thorp
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WDFW Thorp Property SA-YAKU-165.4
SA-YAKU-165.4 Photo: Courtesy WDFW. Gravel take-out/hand launch area.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
15261 N Thorp HwyThorp, WA 98946
WDFW Region 3 South CentralLand/Property Contact : Management agency for water access site
Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot.
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3SA-YAKU-203.1
GRP Response Strategies Served:
YAKU-202.6
Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp SA-YAKU-203.1
Coordinate staging area use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).
Location Information
Comments:
Staging Area
Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) Yes 1 20 ft
Boat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade
Cell Phone Coverage Yes Verizon LTE (3 bars); Spring 3G (2 bars)
Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 14000 Sq Ft
Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Asphalt 100 %
Parking - Car Marked 50 Parking - Trailer Marked 15 Power NoRestroom Restroom - with
Showers3
User Fee Yes 7 $ launch; Discover Pass to park
Waste Disposal Dump Station 1 Dumpster plus cans
Water (potable) Yes
47° 15.203', -121° 11.709' Position - Location: 47° 15' 12.2", -121° 11' 42.5" 47.25338, -121.19515 Easton
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Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp SA-YAKU-203.1
SA-YAKU-203.1 Photo: From top of boat ramp, looking WSW towards Lake Easton. Taken 5/9/17.
Nearest Address
Site Contact
684 Easton Lake RdEaston, WA 98925
Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionPrimary Contact : Lake Easton State Park
WA 98922509-656-2586
Driving Directions
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 70.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.12 miles)5. Turn right on Easton Lake Rd (0.7 miles)6. Turn left into boat launch parking lot.7. Facilities (restroom) and additional parking just past boat launch at road's end.
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APPENDIX 4D
Boat Launch 2-Pagers
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BOAT LAUNCHES – LIST
BL-YAKU-139.7 BL-YAKU-148.1 BL-YAKU-165.4 BL-YAKU-203.1
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1BL-YAKU-139.7
GRP Response Strategies Served:
YAKU-139.7
Umtanum Recreation Site (BLM) BL-YAKU-139.7
Coordinate use of boat launch with Bureau of Land Management's Wenatchee Office; call 509-665-2100.
Location Information
Comments:
Boat Launch Location
Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Gravel 1 Primitive/Hand-launch
Cell Phone Coverage Yes 1 bar Verizon 3G / spotty Covered Spaces Yes 2 Small picnic tables Estimated Lot Size 35000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Gravel 100 %
Parking - Car Marked 70 Parking - Trailer Gravel 20 Power NoRestroom Restroom - Vault 2 User Fee Yes 5 /day parking; $15
overnight Waste Disposal Dump Station 1 Water (potable) No
Ellensburg46.85540, -120.48306 46° 51' 19.4", -120° 28' 59.0" 46° 51.324', -120° 28.984' Position - Location:
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Umtanum Recreation Site (BLM) BL-YAKU-139.7
Photo: From pedestrian bridge over Yakima River, looking NE at boat ramp on river left. Taken 3/24/17.
Driving Directions
Nearest Address
Site Contact
16972 Canyon RdEllensburg, WA 98926
Bureau of Land ManagementLand/Property Contact : Wenatchee Office
Wenatchee, WA 98801509-665-2100
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn left on Canyon Rd (WA-821) (8.21 miles)6. Turn right at sign for Umtanum Recreation Area (BLM)
7. Boat launch is at northern end of parking area next to pedestrian bridge.
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2BL-YAKU-148.1
GRP Response Strategies Served:
YAKU-148.6
Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch BL-YAKU-148.1
Coordinate use of boat launch with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
Location Information
Comments:
Boat Launch Location
Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade
Cell Phone Coverage Yes 3 Bars Verizon 3G
Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 37000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Gravel 100 %
Parking - Car Not Marked 40 Parking - Trailer Not Marked 20 Power NoRestroom Restroom - Vault 1 User Fee Yes Discover Pass Required
Waste Disposal NoneWater (potable) No
Ellensburg46.92659, -120.51668 46° 55' 35.7", -120° 31' .0" 46° 55.595', -120° 31.001' Position - Location:
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Thrall (Ringer Road) WDFW Boat Launch BL-YAKU-148.1
SA-YAKU-148.1 Photo: At top of boat ramp on river left, looking S. Taken 3/14/17.
Driving Directions
Nearest Address
Site Contact
1371 Ringer LoopEllensburg, WA 98926
WDFW Region 3 South CentralPrimary Contact : Management agency for water access site
Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 110.2. At exit 110 take ramp on the right and go on I-82 E / US-97 S toward Yakima (3.22 miles)3. At exit 3 take ramp on the right to WA-821 S / Thrall Rd (0.33 miles)4. Make sharp right on Thrall Rd (WA-821) (0.45 miles)5. Turn right on Canyon Rd (Yakima River Cyn) (0.25 miles)6. Take the next left onto Ringer Loop (1.0 miles)7. Take the next left into the WDFW Boat Launch parking area.8. Boat launch is at far end of parking area towards the left.
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3BL-YAKU-165.4
GRP Response Strategies Served:
YAKU-164.5, YAKU-164.6
WDFW Thorp Property BL-YAKU-165.4
Coordinate use of boat launch with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Region 3; call 509-575-2740.
Location Information
Comments:
Boat Launch Location
Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) NoBoat Ramp(s) Gravel 1 Cell Phone Coverage Not DeterminedCovered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 12000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) GravelParking - Car Gravel 30 Parking - Trailer Gravel 15 Power NoRestroom NoneUser Fee Yes Discover Pass Required
Waste Disposal NoneWater (potable) No
Thorp47.10088, -120.70178 47° 6' 3.2", -120° 42' 6.4" 47° 6.053', -120° 42.107' Position - Location:
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WDFW Thorp Property BL-YAKU-165.4
SA-YAKU-165.4 Photo: Courtesy WDFW. Gravel take-out/hand launch area.
Driving Directions
Nearest Address
Site Contact
15261 N Thorp HwyThorp, WA 98946
WDFW Region 3 South CentralLand/Property Contact : Management agency for water access site
Yakima, WA 98902509-575-2740
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 85.2. At exit 85 take ramp on the right to WA-970 N toward Wenatchee (WA-903 N) (0.21 miles)3. Turn left on WA-970 E (1st St E) (0.4 miles)4. Turn right at WA-903 to stay on WA-970 E (1st St E) toward US-97 / Wenatchee (2.33 miles)5. Turn right on WA-10 (Hwy 10) (9 miles)6. Turn right on N Thorp Hwy (0.91 miles)7. After the bridge take an immediate left into gravel lot.
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4BL-YAKU-203.1
GRP Response Strategies Served:
YAKU-202.6
Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp BL-YAKU-203.1
Coordinate staging area use with Lake Easton State Park: 509-656-2586 (Ranger) or 509-656-2230 (Office).
Location Information
Comments:
Boat Launch Location
Asset Type/Status Amount/NumberBoat Dock(s) Yes 1 20 ft Boat Ramp(s) Concrete, Plank 1 7 degree grade
Cell Phone Coverage Yes Verizon LTE (3 bars); Spring 3G (2 bars)
Covered Spaces NoEstimated Lot Size 14000 Sq Ft Fuel NoLot Cover (Primary) Asphalt 100 %
Parking - Car Marked 50 Parking - Trailer Marked 15 Power NoRestroom Restroom - with
Showers3
User Fee Yes 7 $ launch; Discover Pass to park
Waste Disposal Dump Station 1 Dumpster plus cans Water (potable) Yes
Easton47.25338, -121.19515 47° 15' 12.2", -121° 11' 42.5" 47° 15.203', -121° 11.709' Position - Location:
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Lake Easton State Park Boat Ramp BL-YAKU-203.1
SA-YAKU-203.1 Photo: From top of boat ramp, looking WSW towards Lake Easton. Taken 5/9/17.
Driving Directions
Nearest Address
Site Contact
684 Easton Lake RdEaston, WA 98925
Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionPrimary Contact : Lake Easton State Park
WA 98922509-656-2586
1. From Seattle, take I-90 East to exit 70.2. At exit 70 take ramp on the right toward Easton / Sparks Rd (0.26 miles)3. Turn right on Railroad St (0.46 miles)4. Turn right on Lake Easton State Park Rd (0.12 miles)5. Turn right on Easton Lake Rd (0.7 miles)6. Turn left into boat launch parking lot.7. Facilities (restroom) and additional parking just past boat launch at road's end.
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CHAPTER 6
Resources at Risk
6.1 CHAPTER INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides a summary of natural, cultural, and economic resources at risk in the
planning area. It provides general information on habitat, fish, and wildlife resources, and locations
in the area where sensitive natural resource concerns exist. It offers a summary of cultural
resources that include fundamental procedures for the discovery of cultural artifacts and human
skeletal remains. General information about flight restrictions, wildlife deterrence, and oiled
wildlife can be found near the end of this chapter. A list of economic resources in the area is
provided in the chapter’s appendix.
This chapter is purposely broad in scope and should not be considered comprehensive. Some of the
sensitive resources described in this chapter cannot be addressed in Chapter 4 (Response
Strategies and Priorities) because it’s not possible to conduct effective response activities in these
locations. Additional information from private organizations or federal, state, tribal, and local
government agencies should also be sought during spills.
This material is presented with enough detail to give general information about the area during the
first phase of a spill response. During an actual incident, more information about resources at risk
will be available from the Environmental Unit in the Planning Section.
The information provided in this chapter can be used in:
Assisting the Environmental Unit (EU) and Operations Sections in developing additional
response strategies beyond those found in Chapter 4.
Providing resource-at-risk “context” to responders, clean-up workers, and others during the
initial phase of a spill response in the GRP area.
Briefing responders and incident command staff that may be unfamiliar with sensitive
resource concerns in the GRP area.
Providing background information for personnel involved in media presentations and
public outreach during a spill incident.
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6.2 NATURAL RESOURCES AT RISK - SUMMARY
Most biological communities are susceptible to the effects of oil spills. Plant communities on land,
aquatic plants; microscopic plants and animals; and larger animals, such as fish, amphibians and
reptiles, birds, mammals, and a wide variety of invertebrates, are all potentially at risk from
smothering, acute toxicity, and/or the chronic long-term effects that may result from being exposed
to spilled oil.
This area includes a wide variety of aquatic, riparian, and upland habitats. The area provides
habitat to many of Washington’s anadromous salmonid species and affords a variety of habitat to
many bird species as well. These varied habitats support a complex diversity of wildlife species,
including large and small mammals, passerine (song) birds, raptors, upland birds, waterfowl,
reptiles and amphibians. Due to their life histories and/or behaviors, some of these species are
unlikely to be directly oiled during a spill incident but may be disturbed by other operations such as
cleanup, reconnaissance, or fire suppression activities. Some species are resident throughout the
year; while others are migratory either within the basin or, in many cases, seasonally migrate
outside the basin. Many wildlife species found in this area are classified as threatened or
endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act or Washington State guidelines.
Classification types are listed below, with the abbreviation of each type provided in the brackets (to
the right of the classification):
Federal Endangered (FE)
Federal Threatened (FT)
State Endangered (SE)
State Threatened (ST)
State Sensitive (SS)
Sensitive species that may occur within this area, at some time of year, include the following federal
and state listed species:
Birds
Common loon [SS]
Marbled murrelet [FT/SE]*
Yellow-billed cuckoo [FT]*
Mammals
Canada lynx [FT]*
Gray wolf [FT]*
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Grizzly bear [FT/SE] *
North American wolverine [proposed FT]*
Fish
Bull trout [FT/SC]
Pygmy whitefish [SS]
Steelhead [FT/SC]
Plants
Whitebark pine (candidate for federal listing)
*Unlikely to be directly oiled during a spill incident.
6.2.1 General Resource Concerns
6.2.1a Habitats
Many rivers and streams throughout this region provide spawning and rearing habitat fora variety of salmonid species (including Chinook, and coho salmon, as well as western slopecutthroat, rainbow, and steelhead trout). Passerine birds commonly nest in riparian habitatduring the spring and summer.
Wetlands in this region range from freshwater emergent, freshwater forested, freshwaterponds and lakes. All wetland types support a diverse array of bird, insect and fish andwildlife species. The floodplain along the Yakima River contains numerous small wetlandand ponds that attract waterfowl.
Forest habitat in the Upper Yakima River extends from the high elevation crest of theCascade Mountains to the vicinity of Cle Elum, Washington. As the Yakima River descendsin elevation along this contiguous forest the habitat transitions from alpine forest, toDouglas-fir dominated, and eventually terminating as a ponderosa pine dominated forestthat fades into shrub-steppe or agricultural lands east of Cle Elum, Washington.
Shrub-steppe habitat in this region supports many species of wildlife, including some thatcan only be found in these semi-arid communities, such as greater sage-grouse, sagesparrow, and sage thrasher.
Agriculture, rangeland, and mixed environs are interspersed with the shrub-steppehabitat. This mix of agriculture, range, and shrub-steppe habitats dominate the areaadjacent to the riparian zone along the Yakima River from approximately Cle Elum to itsconfluence with the Columbia River.
Restoration sites areas where significant efforts have been expended to restore naturalfunctions in a degraded habitat.
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6.2.1b Fish and Shellfish
Northwest salmonid species are present throughout this region, with spawning occurring in the Yakima River and its assorted tributaries. Juvenile salmonids use these streams for feeding, rearing, and migration corridors.
Resident species including trout (cutthroat and rainbow) and various warm water species are also present throughout this area.
6.2.1c Wildlife
Waterfowl concentrations of various species may be found throughout the region on rivers, creeks and ponds.
Sensitive nesting species in the region include bald eagles, golden eagles, peregrine falcons, passerine birds, and great blue herons.
Resident and migratory songbirds heavily utilize riparian habitats year-round and are susceptible to oiling/oil ingestion if riparian vegetation and shorelines become contaminated.
Mammals common to the area include deer and elk, bats, and various semi-aquatic species such as muskrat, beaver, river otter, etc. Semi-aquatic mammals are largely dependent on riverine areas, ponds, tributaries, and riparian forests for den sites and foraging areas.
Amphibians may be present in the undisturbed shallow lakes and emergent wetlands associated with this region.
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6.2.2 Specific Geographic Areas of Concern
1. Keechelus Lake (~RM 215): This reservoir is the headwaters for the Yakima River formed
by Keechelus Dam at the outlet. A portion of I-90 parallels the eastern shore of the lake.
Cutthroat trout, Golden trout, and Kokanee. Wenatchee National Forest lands. Public
recreation.
2. Lake Easton State Park (~RM 203): Lake and stream habitat, osprey abundance, and
important amphibian habitat. Public recreation.
3. Nelson Creek restoration site (~RM 188): Tributary habitat access and refuge for
salmon, steelhead, and bull trout.
4. Confluence of Teanaway and Yakima Rivers (~RM 176): Several raptor nests in this
vicinity.
Figure 6-1: Geographic Areas of Concern (Keechelus Dam RM 215 to RM 161)
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5. Restoration projects (~RM 156): There are three restoration sites to enhance salmon and
trout habitat in this are including Dry/Cabin Creek Fish Passage and Screening site, Pott
Habitat restoration site, and Reecer Creek Floodplain restoration 2. Several raptor nests in
this vicinity.
6. Raptor nesting area (~RM 153): Several raptor nests in this vicinity.
Figure 6-2: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 161 to RM 147)
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7. Lower Umtanum Creek (~RM 140): Several raptor nests in this vicinity.
8. Lmuma restoration project (~RM 135): There is a restoration project site to improve off-
channel rearing habitat for fish.
9. Lmuma Creek: Several raptor nests in this vicinity.
Figure 6-3: Geographic Areas of Concern (RM 147 to RM 128)
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6.3 CULTURAL RESOURCES AT RISK - SUMMARY
Culturally significant resources are present within the planning area. Information regarding the
type and location of cultural resources is maintained by the Washington Department of Archeology
and Historic Preservation (WDAHP). This sensitive information is made available to the
Washington Department of Ecology for oil spill preparedness and response planning. The Tribal
Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) or Cultural Resource Departments of local tribes (see
Table 6.1) may also be able to provide information on cultural resources at risk in the area and
should be contacted, along with WDAHP, through normal trustee notification processes when
significant oil spills, or smaller spills above reportable thresholds, occur in the area.
During a spill response, after the Unified Command is established, information related to specific
archeological concerns will be coordinated through the Environmental Unit. In order to ensure that
tactical response strategies do not inadvertently harm culturally sensitive sites, WDAHP should be
consulted before disturbing any soil or sediment during a response action. WDAHP and/or the
Tribal governments may assign a person, or provide a list of professional archeologists that can be
contracted, to monitor response activities and cleanup operations for the protection of cultural
resources. Due to the sensitive nature of such information, details regarding the location and type
of cultural resources present are not included in this document.
Table 6.1 YAKU-GRP Cultural Resource Contacts
Contact Phone Email
Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
(360) 586-3065 [email protected]
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
(509) 865-5121 [email protected]
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
(509) 634-2695 [email protected]
Nez Perce Tribe (208) 621-3893 [email protected]
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians (253) 573-7986 [email protected]
Tulalip Tribes (360) 716-2652 [email protected]
6.3.1 Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains
Any human remains, burial sites, or burial-related materials that are discovered during a spill
response must be treated with respect at all times (photographing human remains is prohibited to
all except the appropriate authorities). Refer to Section 9403 of the Northwest Area Contingency
Plan for National Historic Preservation Act Compliance Guidelines during an emergency response.
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6.3.2 Procedures for the Discovery of Cultural Resources
If any person monitoring work activities or involved in spill response believes that they have
encountered cultural resources, all work must be stopped immediately and the Incident
Commander and Cultural Resource Specialist notified. The area of work stoppage must be
adequate to provide for the security, protection, and integrity of the material or artifact(s)
discovered.
Prehistoric Cultural Resources: (May include, but are not limited to, any of the following items)
Lithic debitage (stone chips and other tool-making byproducts)
Flaked or ground stone tools
Exotic rock, minerals, or quarries
Concentrations of organically stained sediments, charcoal, or ash
Fire-modified rock
Rock alignments or rock structures
Bone (burned, modified, or in association with other bone, artifacts, or features)
Shell or shell fragments
Petroglyphs and pictographs
Fish weirs, fish traps, and prehistoric water craft
Culturally modified trees
Physical locations or features (traditional cultural properties)
Historic cultural material: (May include any of the following items over 50 years old)
Bottles, or other glass
Cans
Ceramics
Milled wood, brick, concrete, metal, or other building material
Trash dumps
Homesteads, building remains
Logging, mining, or railroad features
Piers, wharves, docks, bridges, dams, or shipwrecks
6.4 ECONOMIC RESOURCES AT RISK SUMMARY
Socio-economic sensitive resources are facilities or locations that rely on a body of water to be
economically viable. Because of their location, they could be severely impacted if an oil spill were
to occur. Economically sensitive resources are separated into three categories: critical
infrastructure, water dependent commercial areas, and water dependent recreation areas.
Appendix 6A of this chapter provides a list of economic resources for this planning area.
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6.5 GENERAL INFORMATION
6.5.1 Flight restriction zones
Flight restriction zones may be recommended by the Environmental Unit (Planning Section) for the
purpose of reducing disturbances that could result in injury to wildlife during an oil spill. By
keeping a safe distance or altitude from identified sensitive areas, pilots can lessen the risk of
aircraft/bird collisions, prevent the accidental hazing of wildlife into oiled areas, and avoid causing
the abandonment of nests.
Implementation of Flight Restriction Zones will take place within the Air Operations Branch
(Operations Section) after a Unified Command is formed. The Planning Section’s Environmental
Unit will work with the Air Ops Branch Director to resolve any potential conflicts with flight
activities that are essential to the spill response effort. Typically, the area within a 1,500-foot
radius and below 1,000 feet in altitude is restricted to flying in areas that have been identified as
sensitive; however, some areas have more restrictive zones. In addition to restrictions associated
with wildlife, Tribal authorities may also request notification when overflights are likely to affect
culturally sensitive areas within reservations. See Section 9301.3.2 and Section 9301.3.3 of the
Northwest Area Contingency Plan for more information on the use of aircraft and helicopters in
open water and shoreline responses.
6.5.2 Wildlife Deterrence
After a Unified Command is formed, the Wildlife Branch (Operations Section), in consultation with
the appropriate trustee agencies and the Environmental Unit, will evaluate wildlife deterrent
options for the purpose of keeping un-oiled birds away from oil during a spill. The "Bird
Deterrence Unit" in the Wildlife Branch would participate in operations. Deterrence options might
include the use of acoustic or visual deterrent devices, boats, aircraft or other situation-appropriate
tools. For more information see the Northwest Wildlife Response Plan (NWACP Section 9310) and
Northwest Area Wildlife Deterrence Resources (NWACP Section 9311).
6.5.3 Oiled Wildlife
Attempting to capture oiled wildlife can be hazardous to both the animal and the person attempting
the capture. Response personnel should not approach or attempt to recover oiled wildlife.
Responders should report their observations of oiled wildlife to the Wildlife Branch so appropriate
action can be taken. Information provided should include the location, date, and time of the
sighting, and the estimated number and kind of animals observed. Early on in the response, before
a Unified Command is established, oiled wildlife sightings should be reported to Washington
Emergency Management Division. For more information see the Northwest Wildlife Response Plan
(NWACP Section 9310).
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List of Economic Resources
(Reserved)