hood canal integrated watershed management plan: a framework for assessing the relationships between...
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Hood Canal Integrated Watershed Management Plan:A Framework for Assessing the Relationships between Ecological and Socioeconomic Systems and Conserving High Priority Landscape and Human Values
Authors: Richard Brocksmith (HCCC), Scott Brewer (HCCC), Melisa Holman (TNC), John Meyer (PSP), Jacques White (LLTK), Heidi Huber (HCCC), Julie Horowitz (HCCC), Kara Nelson (TNC), Alexis J. Morgan (Foundations for Success), and Dave Herrera (Skokomish Tribe)
2011 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference
25 October 2011 Vancouver, BC
Humans benefit from and coexist sustainably with a
healthy Hood Canal
Mission statement
The Hood Canal Coordinating Council, working with partners, community groups and citizens,
will advocate for and implement regionally and
locally appropriate actions to protect and enhance Hood Canal’s environmental and
economic health.
Visioning
• "preserve the experience found in relatively undeveloped areas where tranquility, wildlife and intimate communities can still be found.”
• "Rural characteristics include the abundance of trees, access to recreation, views of water and mountains, and a quiet, unregimented atmosphere..."
Puget Sound Partnership Goals
A healthy human population supported by a healthy Puget Sound that is not threatened by changes in the ecosystem;
A quality of human life that is sustained by
a functioning Puget Sound ecosystem;
Deltas & Estuaries
Beaches
Riparian
Rivers & Streams
Shellfish
Forests
Bottom Fish
Salmon
EcologicalComponents
Sustainable Employment
Livable Communities
Commercial Fishing
Water for Health and Prosperity
Commercial Shellfishing
Recreation
Agriculture
Forestry
Cultural Heritage
Socioeconomic Components
The most important components for conserving our Vision for Hood Canal?
How were these priorities determined?• Advisory Group • Public Input• HCCC Board
Benefits of taking an integrated (IWMP) approach“what resonates?”
provides context and comprehensive perspective
attracts funders that want to ensure $$ well spent
prioritizes actions given limited resources
takes full advantage of existing programs/projects
visioning process with community involvement
policy representatives at the table--land use authorities
Lessons learned
engage in near-term actions while progressing the plan
take full advantage of existing plans and work
public involvement is the ultimate key
Humans benefit from and coexist sustainably with a
healthy Hood Canal
www.hccc.wa.gov