The Clallam Conservation District is embarking on a two-year assessment of the area from Meadowbrook Creek to Casselary Creek. The goal of this project is to investigate the causes of and possible solutions to the water quality issues of the area, as well as identify strategies for restoration. Several agencies and groups are involved in this project.

The result of the investigation undertaken in the project will be a detailed and site-specific water quality plan with a prioritized list of actions for reducing contamination, addressing flooding concerns, and identifying opportunities for wetland and estuarine restoration in the area.

The project will have 4 phases:

Inventory of Existing Conditions Phase:
a. Creation of workgroup that meet regularly throughout project

b. Literature search for project area

c. Development of GIS database and inventory maps

d. Hydrologic analysis of project area (Consultant)

e. Livestock access areas that correlate with flood prone areas will be mapped throughout entire project area

f. On-going water quality monitoring activities by Clallam County and JSKT will be done monthly

Public Input Phase (on-going):
Public input will be the foundation of this project. In addition to the creation of a workgroup with citizen representation, residents of the area will have numerous opportunities for public involvement including three planned workshops and regular opportunities for participation and input by interested citizens.

Analysis and Alternatives Phase:
a. General restoration alternatives for the three streams in the project area. Opportunities for estuarine and freshwater wetland restoration will also be evaluated.

b. Alternatives will be developed for addressing the flooding problems of the area. (Professional consulting services specializing in hydrology and tidal influences will be obtained for this portion of the inventory and analysis).

c. Analysis of contaminant sources for the three streams in the study area will be examined, including septics analysis and an assessment of the effectiveness of land management and current conservation practices in the project area.

Final Plan Phase:
a. Prioritized list of recommended actions

b. Recommendations for implementation of plan including roles, responsibilities, phasing, possible funding sources, and action items

c. Project information compiled into Dungeness Comprehensive Water Quality Plan

We value your input in this project and ask you to help us by filling out a comment form. If you have questions or other comments about the Three Crabs Area Study, please fill out our online comment form. Your comments can remain annonymous and will be emailed directly to us.

Next Scheduled Meeting:

To view notes from past meetings please click on the links below:
May 23 , 2006
September 14, 2006
October 24, 2006