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Home My WebLink AboutSEP2010-00035 - SEP Determinations - 5/24/2010 oN STATE MASON COUNTY 04Py AC °N DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT O Y S N N Planning Division N Y Y P O Box 279, Shelton, WA 98584 °� (360)427-9670 1864 MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-350) SEP2010-00035 Description of Proposal: Hamma Hamma River Restoration - Phase 1 to include stream channel restoration, fish passage restoration and marsh habitat restoration. Removal of sediment from side channels and removal of road within salt marsh subject to SEPA and shoreline review. Proponent: HAMMA HAMMA ESTUARY PROJECT Site Address (If Assigned): 200 N ELDON LN LILLIWAUP Directions to Site: Parcel Number: 324271400000 Legal Description: LOT 4 EX 190,200,201,203,220,222,224,226,228,300 Lead Agency: Mason County The Lead Agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21 C.030(2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the Lead Agency. This information is available to the public upon request. MITIGATED MEASURES ARE ATTACHED. Please contact Grace Miller at ext. 360 with any questions. This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2). The Lead Agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date shown below, when the determination is final. Comments must be submitted to Dept. of Community Development, P.O. Box 279, Shelton WA 98584 by 6/7/2010. Appeal of this determination must be filed within a 14-day period following this final determination date, per Mason County Code Chapter 15.11 Appeals. 'A", ho Auth rued Local Government Official - I Date re .DOE GLSACoE� G✓JGG✓ (��/vnask�lCanish Tb� z:)"k J /�prb�i�nf MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE (WAC 197-11-350) SEP2010-00035 CONDITIONS OF THIS DETERMINATION 1) Remove existing access road and regrade to 12" below the surrounding ground after construction is complete. 2) Re-construct 50 feet of distribution channel after existing access roadway is removed. 3) Water quality is not to be degraded to the detriment of the aquatic environment as a result of this project. 4. Date checklist prepared: 5-7-2010 5. Agency requesting checklist: Mason County 6. Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable): July 1 through September 1, 2010 7. Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. No 8. List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal. 1. Hamma Hamma Wetland Study—April 2009 2. Archeological Study —April 2009 3. Hamma Hamma Hydraulic Analysis — October 2009 4. JARPA 5. Limit 8 Form 6. Design Memo — April 2010 9. Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. No 10. List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. A. HPA— from the WSDFW B. 404 Permit— USCOE C. 401 Permit—WSDOE D. Section 7 Review — USFW E. Threatened and Endangered Species Review — USFW F. Mason County Grading Permit G. Mason County Shorelines Permit 5�6 a+( tW g13e o IVPrW H. Limit 8 Review — USCOE �PP +, a,dir'l Shr,ralin< I cN'hphoq. I. Cultural Resources Review and Approval - SHPO I�f.�noVd Se i+u'4' '' 5I c'.lAanhels c�h� (e,b"eva10 rOQd /rl 15�L4--a-r5h'"ayIe a,re. S'DP. 11. Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size f the project and site. There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal. You do not need to repeat those answers on this page. (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description.) This is a pure habitat restoration project that does not serve as mitigation for any habitat impacts. The project contains three major elements: 1) stream channel restoration, 2) fish passage, and 3) salt marsh habitat restoration. 2 w , TnT,, O y J% n IFE9`� STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY PO Box 47775 •Olympia, Washington 98504-7775 •(360)407-6300 711 for Washington Relay Service •Persons with a speech disability can call 877-833-6341 June 7, 2010 Ms. Grace Miller Your address Mason County is in the Department of Community Development $kokoMish- Planning Division Dosewallips PO Box 279 Watershed Shelton, WA 98584 Dear Ms. Miller: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the mitigated determination of nonsignificance for the Hamma Hamma River Restoration project(SEP2010-00035) located at 200 North Eldon Land in Lilliwaup as proposed by Neil Werner,the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group. The Department of Ecology (Ecology) reviewed the environmental checklist and has the following comment(s): WATER QUALITY Any discharge of sediment-laden runoff or other pollutants to waters of the state is in violation of Chapter 90.48 RCW,Water Pollution Control, and WAC 173-201A,Water Quality Standards for Surface Waters of the State of Washington, and is subject to enforcement action. Erosion control measures must be in place prior to any clearing,grading,or construction. These control measures must be effective to prevent stormwater runoff from carrying soil and other pollutants into surface water or storm drains that lead to waters of the state. Sand,silt, clay particles, and soil will damage aquatic habitat and are considered to be pollutants. Proper disposal of construction debris must be on land in such a manner that debris cannot enter the Hood Canals, rivers and their buffers, and waters of the state or cause water quality degradation of state waters. During construction, all releases of oils, hydraulic fluids,fuels,other petroleum products, paints, solvents, and other deleterious materials must be contained and removed in a manner that will prevent their discharge to waters and soils of the state. The cleanup of spills should take precedence over other work on the site. Clearing limits and/or any easements or required buffers should be identified and marked in the field, prior to the start of any clearing,grading, or construction. Some suggested methods are staking and flagging or high visibility fencing. A permanent vegetative cover should be established on denuded areas at final grade if they are not otherwise permanently stabilized. All temporary erosion control systems should be designed to contain the runoff from the developed two year, 24-hour design storm without eroding. June 7, 2010 Page 2 Ecology's comments are based upon information provided by the lead agency. As such,they may not constitute an exhaustive list of the various authorizations that must be obtained or legal requirements that must be fulfilled in order to carry out the proposed action. If you have any questions or would like to respond to these comments, please contact the appropriate reviewing staff listed above. Department of Ecology Southwest Regional Office (SM: 10-2797) cc: Neil Werner,The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group(Proponent) STATE.pt 7 x n State of Washington DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE 48 Devonshire Road Montesano,Washington 98563-9618(360)249-4628,TDD(360)902-2207,Fax(360)664-0689 April 30, 2010 Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group Neil Warner PO Box 2169 Belfair, WA 98528 SUBJECT: Request to Use the Streamlined Fish Habitat Enhancement Process for Hamma Hamma Restoration Project,Located on the Hamma Hamma River a Tributary to Hood Canal in WRIA 16.0251 in Mason County. Control #120334-01 Dear Mr.Warner: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has reviewed your application to use the Streamlined Fish Habitat Enhancement Process under RCW 77.55.181. Based on the information provided in the Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (DARPA), elements of this project do not meet the requirements for the Streamlined Fish Habitat Enhancement process. Your project does not meet the criteria listed in RCW 77.55.181(1)(a). Specifically, your project proposes to removal sediment from side channels and to remove a road within the salt marsh. However,the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife does encourage your efforts to enhance fish habitat. You may resubmit your application for those elements of the project which do meet the criteria. There are two other alternatives to the Streamlined Fish Habitat Enhancement process available for those elements which do not meet the criteria. Under RCW 90.58.147 qualifying projects can be exempted from substantial development permits if they are designed to improve fish or wildlife habitat or fish passage. Under this process you may have your project reviewed through �v the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)process, obtain an HPA, request a letter of approval A from WDFW and submit all of the above to the County for an exemption of their shoreline process. You may want to consider this alternative process. If you are interested in this process please contact me for more information. Neil Warner April 30, 2010 Page 2 Your other alternative is to submit an application for a standard Hydraulic Project Approval. In that case,please resubmit your JARPA for our consideration. Please contact me at 360-249-1293 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Area Habitat Biologist Habitat Program cc: Stephan Kalinowski, WDFW Region 6,Habitat Program Manager Margie Bigelow Schirato,Area Habitat Biologist,Marine Pat McCullough,Engineering Services Associates Grace Miller,Mason County Department of Community Development Files 7 WAC 197-11-960 Environmental checklist. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Hamma Hamma River Restoration—Phase 1 Purpose of checklist. The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), chapter 43.21 C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions. An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment. The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. Instructions for applicants.- This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal. Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS. Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge. In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts. If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply." Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later. Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations. Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects. The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact. Use of checklist for nonproject proposals.- Complete this checklist for nonproject proposals, even though questions may be answered "does not apply." IN ADDITION, complete the SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D). For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project," "applicant," and "property or site" should be read as "proposal," "proposer," and "affected geographic area," respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1. Name of proposed project, if applicable: Hamma Hamma River Restoration — Phase 1 2. Name of applicant: The Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group 3. Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: PO Box 2169 360-275-3575 Neil Werner 1. Stream channel restoration. The lower Hamma Hamma River is presently channelized and tightly confined between dikes. In the project area the river contains no stable large wood and has minimal connection to its former floodplain. There is a high rate of preditation by seals on migrating salmon due to lack of cover for salmon in the lower mile of the river. In order to add cover for migrating salmon and outgoing salmon fry and to diversify the habitat of the river, it is proposed to add five large, engineered log jams along the south shore of the river as shown in Figure 1. The areas around the proposed log jams will be excavated so as to create pools. In order to complete the construction of the log jams and to prevent degradation of water quality during construction, the river will be temporarily diverted into a 30 foot wide gravel channel excavated in the existing river bed located to the north of the work area. The diversion channel will be filled in when the construction of the log jams has been completed. All work on the project will be completed "in the dry" while the tide is out. Each of the 5 log jam will consist of approximately 15 — 30" to 42" conifer or cedar logs plus smaller "filler" pieces. The base of the log jams will be set at around elevation 0 MLLW and extend to elevation 8 MLLW or above. They will be mostly under water during the higher tides and river flow. The anchoring systems for the log jams will be a combination of pin piles driven into the river bed, cable tie downs with buried anchor blocks or rocks, and rock rubble placed on top of the logs buried in the south bank of the river. The anchoring systems will be able to resist flotation of the log jams as well as the force of the river during heavy flows. 2. Fish passage restoration. There is a small 2.7 acre "pocket estuary" located along the south shore in the area where the log jams will be constructed. A 30" CMP culvert currently blocks the flow of water into estuary. The culvert will be removed and a 14 foot wide channel opening to the salt marsh will be constructed to replace the culvert. 3. Marsh Habitat Restoration: The lack of circulation in the salt marsh has not allowed the distributary channels in the salt marsh to develop properly. Several of the existing distributary channels will be cleaned and enlarged to improve circulation and fish passage. There is a small access roadway that has been constructed by the land owner to provide access to the river from the existing parking lot. The access roadway will provide construction access during construction and then it will be removed. . 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Location of the proposal. Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site(s). Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available. While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist. The large parcel associated with this study area has an address of 35846 N US Highway 101 in Lilliwaup, Washington 98555. The study area is located off the Western shores of the Hood Canal within the Hamma Hamma River Estuary. The nearest intersection road is N Eldon Lane just northwest of the project site. 123009'00"W 123007'00"W 123005'00"W 123003'00"W 123001'00"W 122059'00"W WG584 12205600"W o 1 r > 0 r. �. 101 ✓� ' ', , HAMMA HAMMA RIVER chinom - 1. ,l Z' K 66 cc Lu up ��, �, lme � r , 41 kjpa witli �2007 Nawnal Geographic, D OOS Tele Atla,,Re! 312005' „r 123°09'00"W 123°07'00" W 123105'00"W 123003'00"W 123°01'00"W 122°59'00"W WG584 122°56'00"W TN Mil NATIONAL 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 mien 17' GEOGRAPHIC 0 1 2 3 4 5 km 04/01/09 6 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site (circle one): Flat rolling, hilly, steep slopes, mountainous, other . . . . . . b. What is the steepest slope on the site (approximate percent slope)? 5% c. What general types of soils are found on the site (for example, clay, sand, gravel, peat, muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils, specify them and note any prime farmland. The majority project area is Tn — Tidal Marsh, the western edge of the parcel is Ma — Made Land = man made fill pad that extends to the gravel parking area. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so, describe. No e. Describe the purpose, type, and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. 450 CY will be excavated and then replaced in its original location with a crawler tractor in the river bed of the Hamma Hamma to construct the 530 foot long, by 30 foot wide, by 2 foot deep temporary diversion channel. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction, or use? If so, generally describe. Temporary erosion could occur during this phase of construction but the site should stabilize soon after the site construction is complete. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction (for example, asphalt or buildings)? It will be necessary to construct a small access roadway along the south bank of the river for construction access. The roadway will be built on geotextile fabric and in such a fashion so that it can be installed and removed after construction with minimum impact on the existing salt marsh. h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion, or other impacts to the earth, if any: To prevent erosion along the south shore, the proposed engineered log jams, habitat structures, habitat structures, and Y log structures will also serve to prevent further erosion along the river bank. The log jams will be strategically placed along the south bank of the river to redirect the flow of water. It will be necessary to construct a small access roadway along the south bank of the river for construction access. The roadway will be built on geotextile fabric and in such a fashion so that it can be installed and removed after construction with minimum impact on the existing salt marsh. 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal (i.e., dust, automobile, odors, industrial wood smoke) during construction and when the project is completed? If any, generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. None b. Are there any off-site sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so, generally describe. None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air, if any: None 8 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY 3. Water a. Surface: 1) Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site (including year- round and seasonal streams, saltwater, lakes, ponds, wetlands)? If yes, describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. The Hamma Hamma River, the Hamma Hamma River Estuary, Hood Canal 2) Will the project require any work over, in, or adjacent to (within 200 feet) the described waters? If yes, please describe and attach available plans. Yes — See Drawings, permit applications, and previous information in this SEPA checklist. 3) Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. 450 CY will be excavated and then replaced in its original location with a crawler tractor in the river bed of the Hamma Hamma to construct the 530 foot long, by 30 foot wide, by 2 foot deep temporary diversion channel. No filling activities will occur in the wetland. 4) Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. 450 CY will be excavated and then replaced in its original location with a crawler tractor in the river bed of the Hamma Hamma to construct the 530 foot long, by 30 foot wide, by 2 foot deep temporary diversion channel. 5) Does the proposal lie within a 100-year floodplain? If so, note location on the site plan. Yes — See site plan. 6) Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so, describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. No 9 b. Ground: 1) Will ground water be withdrawn, or will water be discharged to ground water? Give general description, purpose, and approximate quantities if known. No 2) Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources, if any (for example: Domestic sewage; industrial, containing the following chemicals. . . ; agricultural; etc.). Describe the general size of the system, the number of such systems, the number of houses to be served (if applicable), or the number of animals or humans the system(s) are expected to serve. None c. Water runoff (including stormwater): 1) Describe the source of runoff(including storm water) and method of collection and disposal, if any (include quantities, if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. No additional storm water will be added to the project area by the proposed action. 2) Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so, generally describe. No d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground, and runoff water impacts, if any: None 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: deciduous tree: Ider maple, aspen, other evergreen tree: ir, cedar pine, other shrubs rass pasture crop or grain et soil plant cattail, buttercup, bullrush, skunk cabbage, other ter lant�ater lily, eelgrass, milfoil, other other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? None, use of an existing access road will be utilized to avoid impacts to wetland vegetation. 10 c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Salmon, chum summer-run Hood Canal, Steelhead Puget Sound DPS, Salmon, Chinook Puget Sound d. Proposed landscaping, use of native plants, or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: Revegetation of the disturbed areas of the site will be via natural recruitment. 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: birds: aw ero a le n bird other: mammals: deer ear elk, eaver ther: fish: bass, almon trout, erring, ellfish, ther: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. Summer chum and steelhead salmon. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so, explain. Likely, the site, along with all the other conservation areas on the Hood Canal is a major bird habitat area. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife, if any: The primary objectives of the Hamma Hamma River Estuary Restoration Project are: to Increase tidal inundation; allow fish access and use; restore floodplain functions, add protection from predation, and water storage. These objectives will be accomplished over a multiple year period in several phases in order to accommodate the shellfish production requirements of the land owner. Phase One of the project will begin the restoration process by restoring a small 3 acre salt marsh in the southeast corner of the estuary, and installing two (2) Engineered Log Jams, three (3) habitat structures, and two (2) Y log structures along south bank of the south fork of the Hamma Hamma River just west of where the river enters Hood Canal. 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy (electric, natural gas, oil, wood stove, solar) will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating, manufacturing, etc. Only fuel for the construction equipment. I b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so, generally describe. No c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: None 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards, including exposure to toxic chemicals, risk of fire and p ,ex losion spill, or hazardous waste, that could occur as a result of this P proposal? If so, describe. No. The contractor will be required to keep a spill kit on site at all times in the event of fuel or a hydraulic fluid spill. A representative of the applicant will be on site during construction. 1) Describe special emergency services that might be required. None 2) Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards, if any: The standard construction specifications for the project will set forth very explicit measures that must be taken by the contractor to prevent a spill of hazardous material and, if a spill occurs, what to do about it. b. Noise 1) What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project (for example: traffic, equipment, operation, other)? Construction Equipment for 4 weeks. 2) What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long-term basis (for example: traffic, construction, operation, other)? Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. There will be construction equipment noise for a period of approximately 4 weeks for this phase of the project. 3) Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts, if any: None 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? River and Salt Marsh Environment. 12 b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so, describe. Not near the project area except for shell fish harvesting. c. Describe any structures on the site. None d. Will any structures be demolished? If so, what? No e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? Conservancy f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? Conservancy g. If applicable, what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? Conservancy h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. The Hamma Hamma Estuary is an environmentally sensitive area and is adjacent to the work area. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? None j. Approximately how many people would the completed project displace? None k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts, if any: None 13 TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY I. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans, if any: The project will restore conservancy land that has already been designated for conservation. 9. Housing NA (entire section) a. Approximately how many units would be provided, if any? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. b. Approximately how many units, if any, would be eliminated? Indicate whether high, middle, or low-income housing. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts, if any: 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas; what is the principal exterior building material(s) proposed? Engineered log jams will protrude approximately 8 feet from the river bed. b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? None c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts, if any: The area will be restored to its natural condition. 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? None b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? None 14 F c. What existing off-site sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? None d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts, if any: None 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? The area is natural conservancy area with restricted access to protect wildlife and habitat. This project will not change those policies. b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so, describe. No c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation, including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant, if any: None 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on, or proposed for, national, state, or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so, generally describe. No b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic, archaeological, scientific, or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. See Archeological Study Report attached with permit documentation. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts, if any: None are required by the DAHP. 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans, if any. The large parcel associated with this study area has an address of 35846 N US Highway 101 in Lilliwaup, Washington 98555. The study area is located off the Western shores of the Hood Canal within the Hamma Hamma River Estuary. The nearest intersection road is N Eldon Lane just northwest of the project site. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not, what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? NA c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? NA d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets, or improvements to existing roads or streets, not including driveways? If so, generally describe (indicate whether public or private). No e. Will the project use (or occur in the immediate vicinity of) water, rail, or air transportation? If so, generally describe. No f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known, indicate when peak volumes would occur. None g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts, if any: None 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services (for example: fire protection, police protection, health care, schools, other)? If so, generally describe. No b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services, if any. None 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: electricity, natural gas, water, refuse service, telephone, sanitary sewer, septic system, other. None b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service, and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. None 16 I C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: 5/12/10 17 i ESA LISTED SALMONIDS CHECKLIST Hamma Hamma River Restoration — Phase 1 Applicant Information Proiect Information Name: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group Name Hamma Hamma River PO BOX 2169, Belfair, WA 98528 Restoration—Phase 1 Phone: 360-275-7384 Location: 200 N Eldon Lane Lilliwaup, WA 98555 Description: Parcel No. 324271400000 NE '/4, Section 27,TWN 24 N, R3W This worksheet was designed to help project proponents, and government agencies, identify when a project needs further analysis regarding adverse effects on ESA (Endangered Species Act) listed salmon ids. Salmon ids are salmon, trout and chars, e.g. bull trout. For our purposes, "ESA Listed Salmon ids" is defined as fish species listed as endangered, threatened or being considered for listing. If ESA listed species are present or ever were present in the water shed where your project will be located, your project has the potential for affecting them, and you need to comply with the ESA. The questions in this section will help determine if the ESA listings will impact your project. The Fish Program Manager at the appropriate Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) regional office can provide information for the following two questions. 1. Are ESA listed salmon ids currently present in the watershed in which your project will be located?YES Please describe. Salmon, chum summer-run Hood Canal, Steelhead Puget Sound DPS, Salmon, Chinook Puget Sound 2. Has there ever been an ESA listed salmonid stock present in this watershed? YES If you answered "yes" to either of the above questions, you should complete the remainder of this checklist. RECEIVED MAY 12 2010 426 W. CEDAR ST. PROJECT SPECIFICES: The questions in this section are specific to the project and vicinity . I. Name of watershed: Hood Canal 2. Name of nearest waterbody: Hood Canal 3. What is the distance from this project to the nearest body of water: The project is right next to Hood Canal in an estuarine wetland. 4. What is the current land use between the project and the potentially affected water body (parking lots. farmland, etc.)? Conservancy 5. Is the project above a: * natural permanent barrier(waterfall) NO * natural temporary barrier(beaver pond) YES NO * man-made barrier(culvert, dam) YES NO * other(explain): YES NO 6. If yes, are there any resident salmonid populations above the blockage? N/A 7.What percent of the project will be impervious surface (including pavement& roof area)? None RECE.VED MAY 12 2010 426 W. CEDAR ST. l FISH MIGRATION: The following questions will help determine if this project could interfere with migration of adult and juvenile fish. Both increases and decreases in water flows can affect fish migration. I. Does the project require the withdrawal of: a.Surface water? NO Amount _ Name of surface water body b.Ground water? NO Amount --------------------------- From where _ Depth ofwell _ 2. Will any water be rerouted: YES If yes, will this require a channel change? Temporary diversion channel. 3. Will there be retention or detention ponds? NO If yes, will this be an infiltration pond or a surface discharge to either a municipal storm water system or a surface water body? If to a surface water discharge, please give the name of the waterbody. 4. Will this project require the building of new roads?YES_NO Increased road mileage may affect the timing of water reaching a stream and may impact fish habitat. Only temporary roads for access that will be removed I when the project is complete. 5. Are culverts proposed as part of this project? NO 6. Will topography changes affect the duration/direction of runoff flows? NO If yes, describe the changes. 7. Will the project involve any reduction of the flood way or floodplain by filling or other partial blockage of flows? NO RECEIVE. ► MAY -3 426 W. y WATER QUALITY: The following questions will help determine if this project could Adversely impact water quality. Such impacts can cause problems for listed species. \Water quality can be made worse by runoff from impervious surfaces, altering water temperature, discharging contaminants, etc. l. Do you know of any problems with water quality, in any of the streams, within this watershed? NO 2. Will your project either reduce or increase shade along or over a waterbody? NO Removal of shading vegetation or the building of structures such as docks or floats often results in a change in shade. 3. Will the project increase nutrient loading or have the potential to increase nutrient loading or contaminants (fertilizers, other waste discharges, or runoff)to the waterbody? NO 4. Will turbidity be increased because of construction of the project or during operation of the project? In-water or near water work will often increase turbidity. 5. Will your project require long term maintenance, i.e. bridge cleaning, highway salting, and chemical sprays for vegetation management, clearing of parking lots? NO VEGET A TION: The following questions are designed to determine if the project will affect riparian vegetation,thereby, adversely impacting salmon. I. Will the project involve the removal of any vegetation from the stream banks: NO I f yes, please describe the existing conditions, and the amount and type of vegetation to be removed. 2. 1 f any vegetation is removed, do you plan to re-plant? YES NO_If yes, what types of plants will you use?-5- RECEIVED MAY 426 W. CEDAR s r :-li-ti!•'w,..'1 �. .ri♦-11-..1.!N,y♦ Y.�H,...1 I;i.i1.y4.i.♦!!!-i:! - i�•+1 r♦f♦1.r-••Ji♦Z ,Y t� -•.• Wr '.T♦ �..♦� -;s 5 • 4!♦ ••+7-t 1 1��'- ti I .�-;f 4./I. +-fti••t�♦�4.6.!t N•1 r.4 r 1 ♦.-•-.. ..a� -�♦-3♦C"�}�.�i{{; .f• �}� ..IL`.!�y�-`.�fw�i i•t�, i�♦"ri�..t M{-�•-•--•�. • .i .y,� y y w4'..i-YS..1".!1�•I•=f.I J.L✓`C 4-4.F.•-I-4 J.A•��•+•�y Y'.(rJ�..►.F �} }}J.1�./•.'}.�.�. Skokomish Indian Tribe Tribal Center(360)426-4232 N. 80 Tribal Center Road FAX (360) 877-5943 Skokomish Nation, WA 98584 May 7,2010 Mike Ramsey State of Washington Recreation and Conservation Office 1 1 11 Washington St.S.E. Olympia, WA 98501 RE: Hamma Hamma River Estuary Restoration RCO#06-2221 Dear Mr. Ramsey: The Skokomish THPO has received your letter requesting comments on the Hamma Hamma River Estuary Restoration project.The THPO office has reviewed the Cultural Resource Survey completed by Timothy J. Smith and Stan Gough of Archaeological and Historical Services Eastern Washington University. The Project falls within an area that has a high probability of containing cultural deposits,while and archaeological survey has been completed for this project and no cultural resources were discovered,it does not mean the possibility is unlikely. Should any archaeological or historic materials be discovered during the project,work in the immediate vicinity must stop and area be secured and contact be made with the Skokomish THPO along with the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. These comments are based upon information available at the time of review,should additional information become available our comments maybe revised. If you have questions please contact meat shlangyl gskokomish.or,g Thank you, 7 Kris filler Tribal Historic Preservation Officer