stormwater retrofit and salmon habitat: community engagement in eatonville
DESCRIPTION
Presentation by Erica Guttman and James O'Keefe of Native Plant Salvage Foundation, April 18, 2014TRANSCRIPT
Project Update: Stormwater
Retrofit & Salmon Habitat:
Community Engagement in
Eatonville
Native Plant Salvage Foundation
Project Background/Partners
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US EPA•
Nisqually Indian Tribe
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Nisqually River Foundation•
Nisqually River Council
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Nisqually River Education Project•
Nisqually Stream Stewards
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Town of Eatonville•
Eatonville High School
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Washington Conservation Corps•
WSU Extension
Outreach & Education
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Joint workshop with NREP staff –
recruitment of initial students
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Recruitment of 3 EHS students (& 1 parent) for 2013
NSS classes•
15 classroom
workshops •
Over 400 students
Early Involvement
•
Reviving existing rain gardens
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Storm drain stenciling
•
Eatonville Salmon Fest
8 Core Students, 2 Teacher Advisors
•
Developed community
college credit option•
Developed HS extra
credit option
Core Students: 5 trainingsCore Students: 5 trainings
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LID overview•
Rain gardens
science•
Site assessment
protocols•
Communication
with business owners
Core Students: 5 trainingsCore Students: 5 trainings
•
Measurements•
Site elevations
•
Materials calculations
•
Rain garden plant options
Ms. Kristi Simpson, Teacher/Advisor
Hanna
Kenny Kyanna
Aryana
Ms. Brynn Utela, Teacher/Advisor
Others:
Rachel Josie
Maddie Cassidy
Outreach to Business Community
•
50 individuals via Chamber of Commerce &
Lions Club presentations•
Personal communications
with 11 business owners and associated
businesses (landlords, maintenance staff)
Seeking …•
Sites that will make a
difference; access•
Business owners excited to
participate•
Community spirit & concern
for water resources•
Commitment to maintenance
•
Long‐term assurances•
Eager to work with youth
•
Desire to share ideas & creativity
Students Put Learning to Work
Site Assessments & Plans
Site 1: Eatonville HS
•2 Rain Gardens
•Cisterns too
Site 2: Kirk’s Pharmacy
Owner Highly Motivated!
Arbors & Cisterns Likely Additions
Site 3: Cruiser Cafe
Site 4: D.L. Anderson Insurance
D.L. Anderson Insurance
Site 5: Pet Pruners Grooming & Supplies
Site 6: Rainier Connect
•
Cisterns•
Planter boxes
Other Potential SitesOther Potential Sites
• Rainier View Dentistry
(new concerns)•
Sears (out‐of‐town
landlord)•
Lion’s Club (space
limitations)•
Bruno’s Restaurant
(pervious pavement?)•
Eagles Club
If Budget Allows …
Next Steps•
Finalize plans &
agreements with business owners
•
Plant procurement•
Seeking safe plant
storage locally•
Cistern procurement
•
Other logistics lined up (materials,
volunteer recruitment,
equipment, etc.)
Possible Installation DatesPossible Installation Dates
••
May 9, 10 (EHS)May 9, 10 (EHS)••
May 27, 28May 27, 28
••
June 9June 9‐‐1111••
June 16June 16‐‐1818
FollowFollow‐‐up Actionsup Actions
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Planting plansPlanting plans••
SignageSignage
••
Maintenance plans/schedulesMaintenance plans/schedules••
LongLong‐‐term care instructionsterm care instructions