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Chehalis River Basin Overview of Work Program and Issues September 25, 2013 Aberdeen Rotary Club 12:00 Noon

2 Today’s Presentation Share perspectives Encourage discussion Key messages we’d like to leave you with Broad agreement -- For the first time in a century there is broad agreement across the Basin on next steps to reduce flood damage and enhance salmon runs in the Basin. 2. Basin-wide strategy -- A Basin-wide strategy is needed to protect communities along the river and enhance aquatic species. 3. Collaboration of Governor’s Chehalis Basin Work Group, Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority and WA State Agencies – Together, a galvanizing force for action! September 2013

3 Governor’s Chehalis Basin Work Group September 2013 Appointed by Gov. Gregoire (2012); Re-confirmed by Gov. Inslee (2013) Developed Next Steps Framework, $28.2 capital budget request ( ) Looking Forward  Tasked by Gov. Inslee to oversee implementation of budget, recommend next steps by December 2014 for: Water retention; I-5; Other basin improvements; Aquatic species enhancement. Members are:  David Burnett (Chairman Chehalis Tribe)  Karen Valenzuela (Thurston County Commissioner, Vice-Chair Flood Authority)  Vickie Raines (Mayor Cosmopolis, Chair Flood Authority)  J Vander Stoep (Private Attorney, Pe Ell Alternate Flood Authority)  Jay Gordon (President Washington Dairy Federation and Chehalis Farmer)  Sandi Triggs (Capital Budget Advisor to Governor)  Keith Phillips (Governor’s Energy and Environment Advisor)

4 Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority September 2013  Grays Harbor County  Lewis County  Thurston County  City of Aberdeen  City of Napavine  City of Oakville  Town of Pe Ell  Town of Bucoda Formed in 2008 Formal body focused on: (1) flood hazard mitigation throughout the Basin; and (2) decision-making that is....  informed by science.  protective of Basin residents/communities.  environmentally appropriate. Basin jurisdictions represented  City of Centralia  City of Chehalis  City of Cosmopolis  City of Montesano

5 September Flood -- $938M Basin-wide damage, $300M lost economic activity (WA) City of Centralia STEVE RINGMAN / SEATTLE TIMES Exit 77 (I-5) in Chehalis STEVE RINGMAN / SEATTLE TIMES Background Photos Source: LEWIS COUNTY, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

6 Ranked high flow events ( )...  I-5 closed 1990, 1996, 2007, 2009  Five largest events since Frequent floods are getting worse and damage is increasing...  Chart -- Chehalis River Flow Rates near Grand Mound (cubic ft./sec.) September 2013 Background

7 Chehalis is the second largest river basin in the state, rich in natural resources... Populations are 15-25% of historic levels TMDL for the basin ( September 2013 Background Upper Chehalis (5/31/2010) JAMES E. WILCOX / WILD GAME FISH CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL

8 Need -- Strategy, Action, Tools... September 2013 William D. Ruckelshaus Center Strategy = Basin-wide Solution A.Significant reduction in flood damage and enhancement of aquatic resources. B.Solving one’s problems doesn’t increase another’s. C.Maintain focus in five areas: 1. major capital projects. 2. localized projects. 3. land use management. 4. aquatic species and habitat enhancements. 5. flood warning, emergency response.

9 September 2013 Action – Capital Projects (2012, 2013) (Website)Website 2012 Capital Budget: 1. $5.0M – Local projects Capital Budget: 1. $9.2M -- Design evaluations by 2014 for Upper Basin dam (~$5.6M) and I-5 protection (~$3.4M). 2. $15.1M -- Local projects and fish and aquatic species enhancements. 3. $1.8M -- Local programs (buyouts, flood proofing, home elevations). 4. $2.2M – Implementation capacity, technical experts.

10 Example Project – City of Montesano September 2013 Revetment to Protect Montesano Road, Adjacent Facilities  Mary’s River Lumber = 120 family wage jobs.  State Highway (SR 107) = At risk of damage.  Montesano STP = Risk of overtopping.  Solutions and Alternative = Balance time, cost, results.  Project website.website

11 Local Projects (2012, 2013) -- September 2013 SponsorProjects (and web content)Allocated Pending 1. AberdeenBurger King Trail/Dike $ 24,600 $ 140, AberdeenDike Bank of Wishkah North of Highway $ 47,000 $ 270, AberdeenMarket Street Dike $ - $ 670, AberdeenSouthside Dike/Levee Certification $ 50,000 $ - 5. BucodaBucoda Levee $ 347,000 $ - 6. CosmopolisMill Creek Dam Improvements $ 737,750 $ - 7. Grays Harbor CountyElma-Porter Flood Mitigation Project $ - $ 584, Grays Harbor CountyWishkah Road Flood Levee $ 815,000 $ - 9. Lewis CountyAdna Levee $ 244,145 $ Lewis CountyAirport Levee (Phase I) $ 1,239,829 $ MontesanoRevetment for Montesano Rd., Sewage Treatment Plant, Mary’s River Lumber $ 6,102,426 $ Pe EllWastewater Treatment Plant Flood Prevention Dike $ 521,000 $ WA Cons. Comm.Critter Pads and Evacuation Routes $ 500,000 $ 850, WDFW (GHC)Satsop River Floodplain Restoration $ 50,000 $ 450, Chehalis TribeFlood Gage Station $ 50,000 $ Chehalis TribeSickman-Ford Overflow Bridge Project $ 2,075,000 $ TBDRestoration -- Allen Creek $ - $ 990, TBDRestoration -- Oxbow Reconnect at RM 78 $ - $ 861, TBDRestoration -- Oxbow Lake Reconnect $ - $ 1,149, TBDRestoration -- Basin-wide Salmon Recovery Strategy $ - $ 1,350,000 Total = $ 12,803,750 $ 7,314,000

12 Key Tool to Understanding How the Basin Functions – “Chehalis River Hydraulic Model” Science-based model to inform decision-makers on hydraulic effects of potential flood relief options (at basin-wide and localized scales). September 2013 Covers mouth of Chehalis River upstream to Pe Ell (108 miles).

13 Tools -- Hydraulic Analysis Model September 2013 Example: Basin-wide effects analysis (Chehalis Basin Flood Hazard Mitigation Alternatives Report 12/2012) Table 1 (pg.70) -- “Mainstem Dam, Upper Chehalis”

14 Tools -- Flood Warning System September 2013 Front-facing website. Back-end data collection, data synchronization. Improves forecasting and early-warning.

15 Tools -- Flood Warning System September 2013 Localized tracking, forecasting...

16 Work Program Elements (now to Nov. 2014) September 2013 Collect aquatic species, water quality, hydrologic data. Model analyses to understand impacts/benefits on fish, wildlife, water quality, sediment, streamflow and flooding. Develop DRAFT and FINAL dam design/operation plan, and assess costs, benefits, impacts. Develop DRAFT and FINAL aquatic species enhancement plan. Technical, Policy, Public Workshops. Consultant/agency report (9/2014). Recommendation (11/2014). Downstream snorkel surveys (Chehalis River) Seine collections (Chehalis River)

17 Resources, Additional Information September Local Projects Meetings Capital Budget Implementation Outreach & Education Basin Gages Recent Documents Contacts And More!

18 Thank You! September 2013 Jim Cook, Aberdeen Rep. Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority 360/ Vickie Raines, Chair Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority 360/ Edna Fund, Chair Community Outreach and Education Subcommmittee (Flood Authority) 360/ Wes Cormier, Grays Harbor County Rep. Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority 360/ x-304 Scott Boettcher, Staff Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority 360/ Jim Kramer, Facilitator Governor’s Chehalis Basin Work Group, and Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority 206/ Ken Estes, Montesano Rep. Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority 360/ x-102