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MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
May 27, 2025
11:00 A.M.
Commission Chambers
411 North 5th Street
Shelton, WA 98584
DRAFT AGENDA
1. Welcome and Introductions Chair
2. Approval of Agenda – ACTION Board Members
3. Approval of Minutes (March 25, 2025) – ACTION Board Members
4. Health Officer Report Dr. Steve Krager
5. Administration Report Dave Windom
a. FPHS Finance and Budgeting Processes
6. Community Health Report Melissa Casey
a. Substance Use Mobile Outreach - Home Service Program Expansion
7. Environmental Health Report Ian Tracy
8. Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA) Presentation Jeff Johnston
9. Other Business and Board Discussion Board Members
10. Public Comments
11. Adjourn
MASON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH PROCEEDINGS
411 North 5th Street, Shelton, WA
March 25, 2025
Attendance: Randy Neatherlin, County Commissioner; Pat Tarzwell, County Commissioner; Sharon Trask,
County Commissioner; Dr. Steven Krager, Health Officer; Darrin Moody, Hospital District No. 1; Peggy
VanBuskirk, Hospital District No. 2; Eric Onisko, City of Shelton; Rachel Armas, Squaxin Island Health
Director; Keri Davidson, Shelton School Board; David Windom, Public Health and Human Services Director;
Ian Tracy, Environmental Health Manager; Ben Johnson, Community Health; McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the
Board; and Dedrick Allen, MasonWebTV
1. Chair Moody called the meeting to order at 11:04 a.m.
2. Approval of Agenda
Peggy/Cmmr. Trask moved and seconded to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Peggy/Cmmr. Tarzwell moved and seconded to approve the January 28, 2025 minutes as presented.
Motion carried.
4. Public Health Week Proclamation
Removed from agenda, no proclamation was provided.
5. Health Officer Report
Dr. Krager shared a presentation on measles. Key topics included what measles is, relevant data, and
vaccination information.
6. Administration Report
David discussed the House and Senate budgets; the House budget proposes a 4% reduction in funding
of about $10 million per year over two years and the Senate budget proposes a 19% reduction in
funding of about $22 million per year over two years. There is no change to Federal funding.
David shared the United We Care pilot program has begun and is working with Mason Health. Staff
are tracking referral codes.
7. Environmental Health Report
Ian shared the On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee (OSAC) applications from Wes Graves and
Tamara Cowles.
Peggy/Cmmr. Neatherlin moved and seconded to appoint Wes Graves to the OSAC. Motion carried.
Peggy/Cmmr. Trask moved and seconded to appoint Tamara Cowles to the OSAC. Motion carried.
8. Community Health Report
Ben discussed the 7th Annual Prevention Summit, which is being held Friday, May 2, 2025, at 9:00
a.m. at the Skokomish Community Center.
Ben shared the Substance Use Prevention Coalition has partnered with John Holbrook to conduct a
kratom and whippet educational presentation. John presented the Youth Substance Abuse Awareness
presentation. Key topics included the nutmeg challenge, kratom, tianeptine, phenibut, kava,
akuamma, damiana, HHC, psilocybin mushrooms, amanita mushrooms, salt nicotine, vapes, whippet,
pricing examples, drinks, and other items of note. Darrin recommended the City and County discuss
how this program can be supported.
9. Other Business and Board Discussion
No other business or discussion.
10. Public Comments
An individual discussed the Golden Pheasant neighborhood-based group and the increased crime in
that area. There are sanitation and basic standard of living code violations as well as unpermitted
living situations that are not being enforced. There seems to be a lack of will to enforce these codes.
Regarding used needles, a good take back system is needed for individuals volunteering to help clean
up roads and encampments. Enforcement in this area may encourage individuals to not stop and help
prevent drug use.
Another individual shared that they have purchased about $4k in camera equipment and have provided
footage to the Sheriff’s Office. However, the Health Department is not enforcing current code.
11. Public Hearing for Food Establishment Appeal
Ian shared this is a Public Hearing for the Happy Garden Chinese Restaurant permit revocation.
Public Health has closed this restaurant three times in the past six months due to significant food
safety code violations. There are many critical (red) violations, mostly associated with food borne
illness. Mason County Code states that the establishment shall not be allowed to apply for a new
permit for a minimum of six months. The Board of Health’s role is to hear the appeal and either
uphold the revocation, overturn the revocation, or provide an alternate solution. The biggest concern
is the same repeated violations and educational outreach not working. The owner, Danwei Matila, has
not completed the food protection management course, which is a minimum requirement.
Danwei shared that Happy Garden has been owned and operated for ten years without issue. Now
food inspection staff are requiring them to move storage from the back to the front, but there is no
space. Danwei closed the dining section, offering only a to-go option, to allow movement of the
refrigerator and storage to the front as well as comply with requirements. Renovation is estimated to
cost $120k and Danwei does not have the funds for this but is willing to make minor changes.
Vaigogo Matila, Danwei’s husband, added that they paid for the food protection manager course but
was unable to attend due to computer changes. Danwei did not pass the course on February 28 but is
rescheduled for April 1. Happy Garden is run following the traditional Chinese restaurant way, but
Vaigogo is encouraging Danwei to follow American standards.
Eric asked if the hearing could be tabled until Danwei passes the food protection manager course and
feels there are more than just storage issues.
Cmmr. Neatherlin shared concerns about the language barrier and Danwei not being willing to comply
but is interested in changing the closure lengths if requirements are met.
Cmmr. Trask discussed concerns about the violation scores and requirements not being followed.
Cmmr. Tarzwell verified that Danwei understood the information provided from the inspections.
Amy, the previous Happy Garden owner, answered yes.
Darrin suggested reinspecting Happy Garden after April 1 if Danwei passes the food protection
manager course and asked if a two-month window is acceptable for permits from the City of Shelton.
Sunni reminded the Board that Happy Garden will need to contact the City of Shelton Planning
Department for requirements which will affect the timeline for opening.
Danwei added that an inquiry was made to the City of Shelton but there is no estimated timeline and
that she cannot do all of the construction as planned. The back of the restaurant will be closed, and
the restaurant will only operate fron the front.
Cmmr. Trask asked if any reports of illness have been made and what the policy states for the timeline
after being closed. Sunni answered no, there have only been third-party complaints. The policy states
that if corrections are made, a reinspection will be done. However, since this is a revocation, there is a
minimum six-month closure unless appealed. The facility must be brought up to code.
Eric asked why there is an issue now with the back room being used for storage. Sunni answered that
the back room is a lockable shed, there is no issue with the dry storage, cooler, or freezer. The issue is
when the back shed is used for food prep, there is no handwashing available. Danwei added that this
was how it was used before she purchased Happy Garden but understands that food operation must be
moved to the front of the business.
Cmmr. Neatherlin/Peggy moved and seconded to enforce the six-month closure. Motion carried.
Darrin requested Public Health staff provide an outline to Danwei and Vaigogo of the expectations in
writing to use as a checklist.
12. Adjourned at 2:03 p.m.
ATTEST
_______________________________
McKenzie Smith, Clerk of the Board
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
BOARD OF HEALTH
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
_______________________________
Darrin Moody, Hospital District #1
_______________________________
Eric Onisko, City Council
_______________________________
Pat Tarzwell, Commissioner
_______________________________
Randy Neatherlin, Commissioner
_______________________________
Sharon Trask, Commissioner
_______________________________
Peggy Van Buskirk, Hospital District #2
_______________________________
Rachel Armas, Squaxin Island Health Director
_______________________________
Keri Davidson, Shelton School Board
From the Director’s Desk
May 2025
Legislation
This legislative session ended with FPHS funding being renewed at 7% lower than last year. The FPHS
budget of the state was 324 million. The signed budget reduced that by 24 million over the next
biennium. In the next budget year, which for us starts in July, the public health system statewide will
take a $6 million reduction, and the Department of Health will take a $6 million reduction. The FPHS
steering committee will develop the allocation of the reductions over the next several weeks. At this
point, we don’t know exactly how much that will affect Mason County, but it will probably be in the
vicinity of $140,000 for the period of July 1 of this year ending June 30 of next year. It’s unlikely that
we’ll see the contract language until late in July.
The 2025 County Health Rankings have been released, Mason, Washington | County Health
Rankings & Roadmaps. We’re using that data to inform our next Community Health Assessment. Mason
County ranks well in longevity (79 years average) but lower in those areas that will support
health into the future. Homelessness, housing, behavioral health, substance abuse, and chronic
disease will continue to be priority efforts.
We are still waiting to hear who the next Secretary of Health will be. With the budget resolved,
the governor should be making an announcement on the Secretary of Health position soon.
Jessica Todorovitch, the acting Secretary of Health, has done a great job of keeping local public
health informed of the changes in reorganization within the Department of Health.
David Windom, MSHS
Community Health Report
MARCH - APRIL 2025
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND
NOTIFIABLE CONDITIONS
Chlamydia – 25 cases
Other STI (Gonorrhea, Herpes, Syphilis, HIV) totals less than 10
Tuberculosis Cases
Our office continues to “rule out” possible TB cases. Currently, we are doing Direct Observation
Therapy and Video Direct Observation Therapy with one active TB case. We are screening close
household contacts for active or latent TB.
Dog/Cat Bites – Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Our office receives 2-3 calls a month related to people who have been bitten by dogs. Our office has
provided “Dog Bite Cards” to the Sheriffs Department for their officers to have in their patrol cars.
This has streamlined our office getting information regarding dog/cat bites and referral to services as
needed. Our office works with Environmental Health if the animal is to be tested for possible rabies.
OVERDOSE PREVENTION EDUCATION AND NALOXONE DISTRIBUTION (OPEND)
SUBSTANCE USE
MOBILE OUTREACH
Unduplicated
Participants
49
950 YTD
Syringes
Exchanged
5,551
165 Naloxone Kits distributed
10 new people trained on overdose prevention, recognition,
and response
Re-engaged with 27 participants to give refills
42
Successful Overdose
Reversals with Naloxone
Community Health Report
MARCH - APRIL 2025
SYNDEMIC CLINICAL SERVICES
MCPHHS began partnering with North Mason Regional Fire Authority’s Mobile Integrated Health Program to
provide clinical services through the Substance Use Mobile Outreach program. This pilot partnership, from
March-June, occurs every Friday in Shelton. Services are also available by appointment for North Mason
residents at the NMRFA’s station. The scope of services are infectious disease testing and treatment, wound care,
medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and other health assessments/diagnostics, with an emphasis on
connecting participants to primary care for follow up and continuity of care.
# Total
Infectious
Disease
Tests*
# Wound
Care
Sessions
# People
Treated
for STI
# Started on
HCV
Treatment
# Inducted
on MOUD
Other Services
Provided
# Unique
Individuals
Served
# Total Clinical
Engagements
13 2 2 1 0
A1C tests,
CBC tests,
psychiatric
medication,
re-establish
other
medications,
primary care
referrals,
detox
21 29
*Infectious Disease Tests - HIV | Hepatitis C (HCV) | Chlamydia | Gonorrhea | Syphilis
In October 2024, the Board of Health and Board of County Commissioners approved the
Home Service Program Expansion Proposal (attached to Community Health Report), to
further reach and better serve individuals who are categorically more medically
vulnerable, at higher risk of overdose, and may have the least connection to and access to
treatment and social services.
The purchase of a dedicated outreach vehicle is necessary to meet participants where
they are and increase access to wraparound services. A one-time grant was awarded to
the department specifically for the purpose of purchasing the outreach vehicle and must
be spent by June 30 , 2025.th
Community Health Report
MARCH - APRIL 2025
HOMELESS RESPONSE SYSTEM
The Public Health and Human Services Department received a notice dated May 12, 2025, that Community Lifeline
has closed its overnight shelter services effective April 20, 2025.
The Homeless Response System NOFO was open from April 15 through May 16. Eight organizations applied for
funding to operate five different project intervention types. The Housing & Behavioral Health Advisory Board is in
the process of evaluating and scoring applications to select the service providers and make funding
recommendations.
RFP Applications FY26-27
Organization RRH-Tenant RRH - FB,
PSH
Eviction
Prevention HEN On-site ES Off-site ES CE/Diversion TOTAL
Community
Action Council
(CAC)
1,250,681 1,250,681
Coastal
Community
Action (CCAP)
910,000 1,250,681 105,000 2,265,681
Catholic
Community
Services (CCS)
1,250,681 1,250,681
Crossroads
Housing (CH)680,098 645,642 1,250,681 181,623 305,634 105,000 3,168,678
New Horizons
Communities
(Panza)
104,000 104,000
The Youth
Connection
(SFC)
544,000 377,100 313,350 144,910 1,379,360
Samuel Luedke 0
Turning Pointe 336,936 336,936
TOTAL 1,224,098 104,000 1,932,742 5,002,724 518,559 618,984 354,910 9,756,017
Community Health Report
MARCH - APRIL 2025
LAW ENFORCEMENT
CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM
Quarter
# New
Clients
Enrolled
# Caseload
Carryover
Total
Clients
Served
1 Jan-Mar 144 31 175
Total YTD 144 31 175
LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTED DIVERSION (LEAD)
March - April 2025:
Total admitted into LEAD: 53 new cases
Number of individuals contacted through LE response vs. community referral:
Arrest Diversion: 0
Social Referrals: 9
Community: 44
Number of staff contacts:
860 unduplicated encounters
The Co-Responder Program faced a challenge this
quarter with the temporary absence of a dedicated
Designated Crisis Responder Co-Responder (DCRCR)
previously embedded within the Shelton Police
Department (SPD). This position had been instrumental
in supporting the co-responder teams with timely
Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) assessments. The
absence of a DCRCR created a gap in service
coordination and response capacity. However, as of the
end of February 2025, SPD and Olympic Health and
Recovery Services successfully filled the vacant DCRCR
position. This has allowed for the continuation of a
strong collaborative relationship and has resulted in
improved response times and enhanced support for
clients in the community.
The co-responder team responded to a request for assistance from a local community mental health
outpatient facility involving a client who expressed suicidal ideation with a clear plan and intent
during an intake session with a Mental Health Professional (MHP). The team promptly intervened,
successfully de-escalating the situation and worked with the client to develop a comprehensive
safety plan, which included a plan for voluntary psychiatric inpatient stabilization the following day.
A follow-up was conducted with the client and an inpatient psychiatric bed was secured, ensuring
the client received the appropriate level of care and support.
S u c c e s s
S t o r y
Community Health Report
MARCH - APRIL 2025
IMMUNIZATION IMPROVEMENT
CASELOAD
779
WOMEN INFANT AND CHILDREN (WIC)
Continued monthly Community Breastfeeding Class and
Breastfeeding Support Group in both English and Spanish
2,085 snacks given out in the After School Snack Program
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH
Care coordination for an average of 11 families per month
Investigated 5 cases of children with elevated capillary lead levels
Leading a monthly 0-3 year Immunization Improvement meeting with
DOH and area providers to discuss barriers and supports needed for
increasing vaccination rates in this age group
Collaborated with the Department of Health, CIELO/Faith Lutheran Food
Bank, and school nurses to provide an Immunization Clinic on April 29th
Two more vaccine clinics are scheduled on May 2 and June 6 nd th
VACCINES
80
HEALTH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
In the months of March and April, there were a total of 49 social media posts, with an average
engagement rate of 8.23%
We celebrated National Public Health week by highlighting the American Public Health Association
theme of each day and by educating how our different programs help our community
Substance Use Mobile Outreach of Mason County
Home Service Program Expansion Proposal
Proposal:
Incorporate home service as part of the Substance Use Mobile Outreach model to
increase alignment with Mason County Public Health and Human Services (MCPHHS) policy of
striving to make programs and services accessible to all Mason County residents by meeting
them where they are.
As part of Mason County’s commitment to combat simultaneous epidemics of
overdose, bacterial and soft tissue infections, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, and viral
hepatitis by adopting a syndemic approach, MCPHHS proposes to incorporate a home service
model to expand current Substance Use Mobile Outreach activities to improve health
outcomes of some of the most marginalized members of our rural community. This is an
integral part of the clinical service expansion funded by the WA Department of Health
Syndemic grant, which seeks to reduce barriers to accessing lifesaving services.
Since 2017, MCPHHS has offered harm reduction home services for overdose
prevention education, naloxone distribution, wound care supplies, and linkages to care; this
proposed expansion would allow a broader scope of services and increased access to
wraparound services.
Home service will involve Mobile Outreach staff making appointments with
participants one day a week and delivering service interventions at the participants' locations
via a county vehicle.
Services offered will be the same as existing Mobile Outreach
programming, with the addition of clinical services, which are currently in the
planning stage. Staff will provide harm reduction, naloxone, hygiene, and wound
care supplies; STI/HIV/Hepatitis C screening and linkages to follow-up care; and
referrals and/or warm handoffs to prevention, substance use disorder or mental
health treatment, medical, and broad social and recovery support services. Once
MCPHHS’s full syndemic clinical program is implemented, additional services may
be added under the clinical supervision of Mason County’s Health Officer.
WHY?
Many parts of Mason County are very rural, which presents significant barriers to care
for individuals with limited transportation or mobility challenges.
Expanding the program to include home service would allow us to reach individuals
who have been categorically more medically vulnerable, at higher risk of overdose, and may
have the least connection and access to treatment and social services.
These same individuals would likely benefit the most from MCPHHS’s clinical services,
and by increasing engagement with them, we can facilitate direct linkages to those services.
In expanding the program to include home service, MCPHHS is following the lead of
other agencies and programs that have found this to be a very effective model for mitigating
the barriers people experiencing behavioral health challenges have in accessing care in our
rural area, especially for those with mobility and transportation difficulties. Several Mason
County behavioral health programs utilize home visits as a standard component of their
programs, as do neighboring county harm reduction programs.
MCPHHS will partner with other established community programs with similar service
models and a complimentary scope of services to reduce unnecessary duplication and
increase seamless linkages to care.
Of 43 surveyed participants, 79% said the people they know who would like to utilize
harm reduction services had difficulty getting to Mobile Outreach sites as they currently are;
all cited transportation and/or mobility issues as the reason. It should be noted that of the
participants who regularly engage in services, over half also reported having difficulty getting
to sites, with lack of transportation being the reason.
WHO?
Participants will be primarily individuals with transportation and mobility
barriers who use drugs, experience complex health challenges, and are
chronically underserved. This is likely to serve elderly and isolated individuals
more reliably than other models; additionally, this form of engagement will
address participants’ concerns about the visibility and stigma of accessing
services in our small communities.
The following are testimonials from current participants about current barriers to
attaining services and how expanding to include home service would improve the program’s
accessibility:
"I have a problem getting out sometimes. Public transit is hard with my mobility issues."
"Rides, people don't have rides."
"That would be awesome. You would have tons more people."
"Home visits would be really good. Buses are so periodic. It’s hard to get back if you miss one,
then you’re stuck for hours."
"There's people in their 60S who can't come because they can't get up & go."
"If you guys did home service that would make all the difference in the world."
"That’d be really cool for the people who don't have a car."
HOW?
The funding comes from the WA DOH Syndemic grant, which is expected to last five
years and fund operations for the Substance Use Mobile Outreach of Mason County and the
clinical service expansion.
MCPHHS will pilot the program using a phased approach. Initially, it will expand home
service by operating one day a week. Depending on the program’s success, this may be scaled
up. MCPHHS will leverage existing partnerships if needed to increase capacity.
MCPHHS staff will adhere to Community Health’s Field and Home Service Policies and
Procedures, as well as the additional Home Service Policies and Procedures that
detail additional safety training requirements and precautions. The Home Service
Policies and Procedures have been reviewed and approved by Mason County Risk
Management and Deputy Prosecutor Tim Whitehead.
Environmental Health (EH) Report – Mason County Board of Health
May 27, 2025
From Ian Tracy, Environmental Health Manager
Water Quality
The State Department of Health (DoH) has released its shellfish growing area annual report.
Highlights are as follows:
• Oakland Bay – 77 acres upgraded from prohibited to conditionally approved on the
southern end; two stations are in threatened status on the north end.
• Hood Canal #6 – Hoodsport has a threatened station on the north end of town.
• Stretch Island – Stretch Island has a new threatened station
• Annas Bay – Conditional area closure criteria now less restrictive, and upgrade of 245 acres
from conditionally approved to approved.
Onsite Septic
On April 1st, we began implementing the new Washington State onsite septic rules. We have
learned a lot, and the staff are adapting well. There have been few conflicts with septic designers
over the changes.
Solid Waste
We have not received any additional funding for the remainder of this fiscal year under our Local
Solid Waste Financial Assistance grant with Ecology. We were also unsuccessful in our grant
application to Ecology to provide pollution prevention technical assistance to small quantity
dangerous waste generators for county businesses. This was a result of current state budget
challenges.
Attachment: Shellfish Growing Area Annual Reports, EH 2025 Q1 report
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Relay) or email doh.information@doh.wa.gov.
Oakland Bay
Annual Shellfish Growing Area Review
Prepared By: Trevor Swanson
Area: Oakland Bay
Year Ending: December 31, 2024
Classification: Approved, Conditionally Approved, Prohibited
Activities in the Growing Area in 2024
The growing area was sampled 11 times in accordance with National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) Systematic
Random Sampling (SRS) criteria. All samples were collected at stations in the Conditionally Approved area during the
Open status. The Conditionally Approved area was closed 10 times for 57 days due to rainfall (≥ 1 inch in 24 hours). All of
Oakland Bay was closed on an emergency basis from December 18-23 due to excessive rainfall. The Conditionally
Approved area around stations 129 and 614 was Restricted from June through September. No relays occurred during this
time.
A routine three-year shoreline evaluation was completed. It was recommended that the Department maintain contact with
Mason County Public Health regarding additional sampling in High Risk drainages. No new or changes in pollution
sources were identified that impacted the growing area.
Based on a harvest request, a reevaluation of the Shelton WWTP was completed in 2023. Due to improvements at the
plant and increased holding capacity, a portion of the Prohibited area was reclassified to Conditionally Approved in
February 2024. An annual Oakland Bay/Hammersley Inlet CAAMP evaluation of the Shelton WWTP was completed. No
changes to the classification or the CAAMP were needed. A comprehensive evaluation report is in the central growing
area file.
The Mason Conservation District received EPA National Estuary Program funds for education and outreach activities
throughout Mason County. The Mason County Clean Water District continued to implement pollution identification and
correction activities identified in the Oakland Bay pollution closure response plan.
Analytical Results of Water Samples
All stations meet NSSP standards. Table 1 summarizes the most recent 30 samples collected from each of the sampling
stations. It includes samples collected when the Conditionally Approved area was closed to harvest. Table 2 summarizes
the most recent 30 samples sorted for the open period and 1 inch of rainfall in the Conditionally Approved area. Table 2
also includes various other data sorts for comparison purposes. Stations 129 and 614 are considered Threatened after
sorting with estimated 90th percentiles of 34.4 FC/100mL and 40.8 FC/100mL, respectively. Only one of the last thirty
marine water sampling events (4/6/2022 event) occurred during a rainfall closure.
Change in Actual Pollution Sources that Impact the Growing Area
We currently have no information indicating the area has any new sources of pollution.
Classification Status
Well within the classification standards
Meets standards, but threatened with downgrade in classification
Fails to meet current classification standard
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Remarks and Recommendations
The area is correctly classified. The Department should continue to meet and work with Mason County and others to find
and fix pollution sources in the watershed.
Management Plan Evaluation
1. Have all parties involved complied with the conditions of the management plan ..................................... Yes
2. Has reporting been adequate to manage the conditional area ................................................................. Yes
3. Does the area consistently meet approved area criteria when it is open for harvest ............................... Yes
4. Has a field inspection of critical pollution sources been conducted .......................................................... Yes
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TABLE 1. Summary of Marine Water Data (SRS) for the Oakland Bay Growing Area
Sampling Event Type: Regulatory
Maximum Number of Samples: 30
Tides Included: All
Station
Number Classification Date Range Range
(FC/100mL)
Geomean
(FC/100mL)
Est. 90th
Percentile
(FC/100mL)
Meets
Standard
116 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 23.0 2.6 5.9 Y
117 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 33.0 3.4 9.6 Y
118 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 27.0 3.4 10.2 Y
119 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 13.0 2.6 5.6 Y
120 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 13.0 2.5 5.5 Y
121 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 79.0 3.9 12.5 Y
123 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 11.0 2.8 6.0 Y
125 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 33.0 3.8 12.6 Y
126 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 170.0 4.3 14.6 Y
127 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 240.0 3.7 14.2 Y
128 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 23.0 2.2 4.6 Y
615 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 33.0 3.8 13.5 Y
639 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 17.0 2.9 7.0 Y
758 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 170.0 4.5 24.5 Y
858 Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 33.0 2.8 7.3 Y
129 Conditionally
Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 240.0 8.8 63.6 N
614 Conditionally
Approved 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 1600.0 13.5 136.5 N
114 Prohibited 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 17.0 3.3 9.1 Y
115 Prohibited 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 17.0 2.7 6.3 Y
122 Prohibited 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 17.0 3.1 8.0 Y
124 Prohibited 3/7/2022 - 12/5/2024 1.7 - 7.8 2.0 3.0 Y
The standard for Approved shellfish growing waters is a fecal coliform geometric mean not greater than 14 organisms/
100 mL with an estimated 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/ 100 mL. The above table shows
bacteriological results in relation to program standards.
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TABLE 2. Conditionally Approved stations with various data sorts. The same date range is used for all
sorts.
Station Classification Date Range Number of
samples
Range
(FC/100mL)
Geometric
Mean
(FC/100mL)
E90th
(FC/100
mL)
Meets
Standard
Open period (October through May) with rainfall sort (does not include data collected 0-4 days after rainfall event of 1 inch
or greater in 24 hours)
129 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 30 1.7 - 240.0 5.7 34.4 Y
614 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 30 1.7 - 350.0 6.3 40.8 Y
Unsorted
129 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 55 1.7 - 350.0 8.9 67.5 N
614 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 55 1.7 - 1600.0 14.1 126.9 N
Rainfall sorted only
129 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 49 1.7 - 350.0 8.1 60.3 N
614 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 49 1.7 - 1600.0 14.1 130.4 N
Open period not sorted for rainfall
129 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 36 1.7 - 240.0 7.0 47.1 N
614 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 36 1.7 - 350.0 7.2 49.5 N
Closed period (June through September)
129 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 19 1.7 - 350.0 14.1
614 Conditionally
Approved 12/26/2019 - 12/5/2024 19 2.0 - 1600.0 50.3
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TABLE 3. Marine Water Data Summary during Open Status for Threatened Stations in Oakland Bay
Station: 129
Classification: Conditionally Approved
Method: SRS
Includes data for rainfall amounts 0-.99 on days 0-4 previous to the sampling event.
Total Samples: 30
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 240.0
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 5.7
Date Range: 12/26/2019 - 12/05/2024
E90th (FC/100 mL): 34.4
Meets Standard: Y
Sample
Date Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Coliform
12/26/2019 Regulatory 10:17 Ebb 7 14 17.0
02/13/2020 Regulatory 10:50 Ebb 8 8 11.0
03/02/2020 Regulatory 10:37 Flood 8 12 1.7
04/13/2020 Regulatory 11:31 Ebb 13 20 1.7
05/26/2020 Regulatory 09:55 Ebb 14 11 130.0
10/07/2020 Regulatory 10:22 Flood 17 19 2.0
12/07/2020 Regulatory 12:05 Flood 9 16 2.0
03/31/2021 Regulatory 09:49 Ebb 10 17 1.7
04/15/2021 Regulatory 09:38 Ebb 11 21 1.7
05/27/2021 Regulatory 08:54 Ebb 15 16 13.0
12/07/2021 Regulatory 10:11 Ebb 10 11 2.0
02/07/2022 Regulatory 10:43 Flood 8 17 4.0
03/07/2022 Regulatory 10:04 Ebb 8 11 2.0
05/04/2022 Regulatory 09:16 Ebb 12 18 1.7
10/13/2022 Regulatory 10:27 Flood 15 25 13.0
12/19/2022 Regulatory 12:11 Flood 5 8 7.8
01/25/2023 Regulatory 11:00 Ebb 8 15 2.0
02/07/2023 Regulatory 10:13 Ebb 8 7 7.8
03/14/2023 Regulatory 10:36 Flood 7 11 1.7
04/11/2023 Regulatory 10:10 Ebb 9 10 7.8
05/09/2023 Regulatory 10:13 Ebb 14 5 46.0
10/17/2023 Regulatory 10:09 Ebb 15 22 17.0
11/01/2023 Regulatory 11:15 Ebb 11 21 1.7
01/02/2024 Regulatory 11:23 Flood 8 16 1.7
02/13/2024 Regulatory 10:07 Ebb 8 20 1.7
03/12/2024 Regulatory 10:15 Ebb 8 14 11.0
04/01/2024 Regulatory 10:56 Ebb 12 18 2.0
05/13/2024 Regulatory 10:14 Flood 16 8 240.0
11/06/2024 Regulatory 10:39 Ebb 11 20 7.8
12/05/2024 Regulatory 10:45 Ebb 8 18 46.0
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Station: 614
Classification: Conditionally Approved
Method: SRS
Includes data for rainfall amounts 0-.99 on days 0-4 previous to the sampling event.
Total Samples: 30
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 350.0
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 6.3
Date Range: 12/26/2019 - 12/05/2024
E90th (FC/100 mL): 40.8
Meets Standard: Y
Sample
Date Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Coliform
12/26/2019 Regulatory 10:18 Ebb 7 14 7.8
02/13/2020 Regulatory 10:52 Ebb 8 6 7.8
03/02/2020 Regulatory 10:40 Flood 7 4 1.7
04/13/2020 Regulatory 11:33 Ebb 12 6 1.7
05/26/2020 Regulatory 09:57 Ebb 15 14 33.0
10/07/2020 Regulatory 10:23 Flood 16 18 2.0
12/07/2020 Regulatory 12:06 Flood 9 14 2.0
03/31/2021 Regulatory 09:50 Ebb 10 17 2.0
04/15/2021 Regulatory 09:39 Ebb 11 16 2.0
05/27/2021 Regulatory 08:55 Ebb 14 13 130.0
12/07/2021 Regulatory 10:13 Ebb 10 16 4.5
02/07/2022 Regulatory 10:45 Flood 8 6 13.0
03/07/2022 Regulatory 10:06 Ebb 8 14 1.7
05/04/2022 Regulatory 09:18 Ebb 13 19 1.7
10/13/2022 Regulatory 10:28 Flood 15 24 4.5
12/19/2022 Regulatory 12:13 Flood 5 12 1.7
01/25/2023 Regulatory 11:02 Ebb 8 11 1.7
02/07/2023 Regulatory 10:15 Ebb 8 7 49.0
03/14/2023 Regulatory 10:37 Flood 7 10 2.0
04/11/2023 Regulatory 10:11 Ebb 9 5 6.8
05/09/2023 Regulatory 10:14 Ebb 14 6 23.0
10/17/2023 Regulatory 10:10 Ebb 15 19 23.0
11/01/2023 Regulatory 11:17 Ebb 11 22 4.5
01/02/2024 Regulatory 11:24 Flood 8 20 2.0
02/13/2024 Regulatory 10:10 Ebb 8 18 1.7
03/12/2024 Regulatory 10:16 Ebb 8 6 22.0
04/01/2024 Regulatory 10:58 Ebb 12 4 23.0
05/13/2024 Regulatory 10:16 Flood 15 4 350.0
11/06/2024 Regulatory 10:40 Ebb 11 21 17.0
12/05/2024 Regulatory 10:47 Ebb 8 23 2.0
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Hood Canal 6
Annual Shellfish Growing Area Review
Prepared By: Trevor Swanson
Area: Hood Canal 6
Year Ending: December 31, 2024
Classification: Approved, Conditionally Approved, Prohibited
Activities in the Growing Area in 2024
The growing area was sampled six times in accordance with the National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) Systematic
Random Sampling (SRS) criteria. Station 217 was sampled eight times. Station 291 was sampled three times in Open
status. The Alderbrook Marina Conditionally Approved area was closed from May 1 through September 30 due to
increased boating activities. There are approved relays from the Restricted area to the Approved portion of Hood Canal 6.
A portion of the growing area near the Alderbrook Resort and Big Bend Creek was closed in March, April, May, and
December for a total of 47 days due to sewage spills.
Approximately 30 acres near the mouth of the Tahuya River and stations 216 and 217 were reclassified from Prohibited to
Restricted in September due to a harvester request.
The Mason Clean Water District continued to implement the 2018 closure response plan. The Hood Canal Regional PIC
workgroup continued to meet.
Analytical Results of Water Samples
Table 1 summarizes the most recent 30 samples collected from each of the sampling stations. All stations meet NSSP
Approved standards except Restricted Station 217 with an estimated 90th percentile of 57.8 FC/100mL. Station 316 is
Threatened with an estimated 90th percentile of 31.0 FC/100mL. Table 2 shows Station 316 individual data.
Change in Actual Pollution Sources that Impact the Growing Area
We currently have no information indicating the area has any new sources of pollution.
Classification Status
Well within the classification standards
Meets standards, but threatened with downgrade in classification
Fails to meet current classification standards
Remarks and Recommendations
The growing area is classified appropriately.
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Management Plan Evaluation
1. Have all parties involved complied with the conditions of the management plan ................................... Yes
2. Has reporting been adequate to manage the conditional area ................................................................. Yes
3. Does the area consistently meet approved area criteria when it is open for harvest .............................. Yes
4. Has a field inspection of critical pollution sources been conducted ........................................................ Yes
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TABLE 1. Summary of Marine Water Data (SRS) for the Hood Canal 6 Growing Area
Sampling Event Type: Regulatory
Maximum Number of Samples: 30
Tides Included: All
Station
Number Classification Date Range Range
(FC/100mL)
Geomean
(FC/100mL)
Est. 90th
Percentile
(FC/100mL)
Meets
Standard
192 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 920.0 3.1 18.6 Y
207 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 2.5 7.5 Y
209 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 70.0 3.3 13.2 Y
210 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 3.4 14.8 Y
212 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 240.0 3.3 15.2 Y
213 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 4.0 17.3 Y
214 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 3.2 13.6 Y
215 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 240.0 4.5 25.7 Y
218 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 130.0 4.7 22.2 Y
219 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 3.3 13.0 Y
220 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 3.6 13.2 Y
221 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 3.0 10.7 Y
222 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 170.0 3.6 18.0 Y
223 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 240.0 2.9 14.5 Y
224 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 350.0 3.0 13.1 Y
225 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 350.0 3.6 18.1 Y
226 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 350.0 2.7 10.3 Y
227 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 140.0 2.9 13.8 Y
228 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 3.1 10.9 Y
229 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 2.7 9.6 Y
230 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 350.0 4.2 24.8 Y
231 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 240.0 3.3 15.1 Y
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TABLE 1 Continued.
Station
Number Classification Date Range Range
(FC/100mL)
Geomean
(FC/100mL)
Est. 90th
Percentile
(FC/100mL)
Meets
Standard
232 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 3.4 12.7 Y
233 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 120.0 2.7 10.6 Y
292 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 70.0 4.3 20.2 Y
298 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 130.0 3.2 11.5 Y
309 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 240.0 3.5 21.7 Y
316 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 170.0 5.5 31.0 Y
317 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 23.0 2.0 4.2 Y
318 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 240.0 3.6 17.9 Y
319 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 240.0 3.1 15.4 Y
320 Approved 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 1600.0 2.8 16.6 Y
291 Conditionally
Approved 5/13/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 170.0 3.1 13.7 Y
216 Restricted 1/21/2020 - 11/12/2024 1.7 - 350.0 4.4 27.1 Y
217 Restricted 5/13/2020 - 12/12/2024 1.7 - 540.0 6.9 57.8 N
The standard for approved shellfish growing waters is a fecal coliform geometric mean not greater than 14 organisms/
100 mL with an estimated 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/ 100 mL. The above table shows
bacteriological results in relation to program standards.
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TABLE 2. Marine Water Data Summary for the Threatened Station in Hood Canal 6
Station: 316
Classification: Approved
Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 170.0
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 5.5
Date Range: 01/21/2020 - 11/12/2024
E90th (FC/100 mL): 31.0
Meets Standard: Y
Sample
Date
Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Coliform
01/21/2020 Regulatory 10:01 Flood 8 30 4.5
03/03/2020 Regulatory 08:58 Flood 9 23 1.7
05/13/2020 Regulatory 09:02 Flood 12 28 17.0
07/28/2020 Regulatory 13:53 Ebb 21 24 1.7
09/08/2020 Regulatory 11:49 Ebb 18 26 1.7
11/04/2020 Regulatory 12:30 Ebb 12 26 9.3
02/24/2021 Regulatory 12:59 Flood 9 20 1.8
04/19/2021 Regulatory 11:57 Ebb 14 12 23.0
06/29/2021 Regulatory 10:40 Ebb 22 20 170.0
08/30/2021 Regulatory 14:02 Ebb 17 28 1.7
10/26/2021 Regulatory 12:33 Ebb 11 22 33.0
12/08/2021 Regulatory 12:46 Ebb 11 27 33.0
03/23/2022 Regulatory 12:06 Ebb 11 24 4.5
05/23/2022 Regulatory 12:54 Ebb 15 15 13.0
07/26/2022 Regulatory 18:07 Flood 24 24 1.7
09/20/2022 Regulatory 15:49 Flood 19 24 33.0
10/31/2022 Regulatory 13:17 Ebb 11 28 49.0
02/01/2023 Regulatory 13:58 Ebb 7 9 1.7
03/16/2023 Regulatory 13:02 Ebb 9 27 1.7
04/25/2023 Regulatory 10:31 Ebb 11 22 1.7
06/14/2023 Regulatory 16:50 Flood 19 21 2.0
08/23/2023 Regulatory 11:49 Ebb 19 26 13.0
10/04/2023 Regulatory 12:25 Ebb 14 10 1.7
12/20/2023 Regulatory 10:14 Flood 9 16 2.0
01/22/2024 Regulatory 09:55 Flood 7 3 23.0
03/18/2024 Regulatory 09:45 Flood 9 9 7.8
05/06/2024 Regulatory 17:50 Ebb 11 30 1.7
07/16/2024 Regulatory 16:31 Ebb 23 25 1.7
09/09/2024 Regulatory 12:08 Ebb 17 15 1.8
11/12/2024 Regulatory 13:44 Flood 12 29 4.5
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Stretch Island
Annual Shellfish Growing Area Review
Prepared By: Tim Jahraus
Area: Stretch Island
Year Ending: December 31, 2024
Classification: Approved
Activities in the Growing Area in 2024
The growing area was sampled six times in accordance with National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) Systematic
Random Sampling criteria. A routine shoreline survey was completed, and no Direct or Indirect Impacts were identified.
Analytical Results of Water Samples
Table 1 summarizes the results of the most recent 30 water samples at all stations. All stations meet NSSP criteria for an
Approved classification. Station 823 is Threatened with an estimated 90th percentile of 36.3 FC/100mL. Table 2 shows
Station 823 individual data.
Change in Actual Pollution Sources that Impact the Growing Area
We currently have no information indicating that the area has new sources of pollution.
Classification Status
Well within the classification standards
Meets standards, but threatened with downgrade in classification
Fails to meet current classification standards
Remarks and Recommendations
Table 1 shows that all stations meet NSSP water quality standards, and the area is correctly classified.
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TABLE 1. Summary of Marine Water Data (SRS) for the Stretch Island Growing Area
Sampling Event Type: Regulatory
Maximum Number of Samples: 30
Tides Included: All
Station
Number
Classification Date Range Range
(FC/100mL)
Geomean
(FC/100mL)
Est. 90th
Percentile
(FC/100mL)
Meets
Standard
30 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 6.8 1.9 2.8 Y
31 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 4.5 2.0 3.0 Y
32 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 130.0 2.3 7.0 Y
33 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 79.0 2.1 5.4 Y
671 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 4.5 1.9 2.6 Y
672 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 17.0 1.9 3.4 Y
816 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 6.8 1.9 3.0 Y
823 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 1600.0 4.6 36.3 Y
824 Approved 12/3/2019 -
11/20/2024
1.7 - 79.0 3.4 13.4 Y
The standard for approved shellfish growing waters is fecal coliform geometric mean not greater than 14 organisms/
100 mL with an estimated 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/ 100 mL. The above table shows
bacteriological results in relation to program standards.
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TABLE 2. Marine Water Quality Summary for the Threatened Station in Stretch Island
Station: 823
Classification: Approved
Method: SRS
Total Samples: 30
Range (FC/100 mL): 1.7 - 1600.0
GeoMean (FC/100 mL): 4.6
Date Range: 12/3/2019 - 11/20/2024
E90th (FC/100 mL): 36.3
Meets Standard: Y
Sample
Date
Event Type Time Tide SWT Salinity Fecal
Coliform
12/03/2019 Regulatory 12:07 Ebb 10 28 4.5
01/06/2020 Regulatory 11:55 Flood 9 5 130.0
03/26/2020 Regulatory 09:24 Ebb 9 28 1.7
07/16/2020 Regulatory 15:52 Flood 20 28 9.3
09/17/2020 Regulatory 16:43 Flood 16 29 2.0
11/03/2020 Regulatory 11:07 Ebb 12 28 33.0
02/03/2021 Regulatory 11:11 Ebb 9 20 1.7
04/05/2021 Regulatory 10:44 Flood 11 25 1.7
06/23/2021 Regulatory 16:35 Flood 19 29 1.7
08/18/2021 Regulatory 15:52 Flood 20 29 13.0
10/04/2021 Regulatory 16:14 Flood 16 30 1.7
12/01/2021 Regulatory 14:15 Flood 12 28 2.0
01/24/2022 Regulatory 11:43 Ebb 7 22 1.7
03/09/2022 Regulatory 10:27 Ebb 8 21 1.7
05/18/2022 Regulatory 08:25 Ebb 12 27 4.5
07/14/2022 Regulatory 17:48 Flood 19 28 1.7
09/21/2022 Regulatory 15:28 Flood 17 30 2.0
11/16/2022 Regulatory 14:08 Ebb 11 28 2.0
01/17/2023 Regulatory 12:45 Flood 8 11 46.0
02/02/2023 Regulatory 14:27 Flood 8 28 1.7
04/17/2023 Regulatory 15:42 Flood 10 28 1.7
08/01/2023 Regulatory 17:57 Flood 22 29 1.7
10/30/2023 Regulatory 10:57 Ebb 13 28 4.5
12/19/2023 Regulatory 11:47 Flood 10 22 22.0
01/10/2024 Regulatory 11:01 Ebb 9 27 7.8
03/28/2024 Regulatory 09:36 Ebb 10 18 1600.0
05/23/2024 Regulatory 06:19 Ebb 14 27 4.5
07/29/2024 Regulatory 14:56 Flood 18 28 1.7
09/05/2024 Regulatory 07:51 Flood 18 29 2.0
11/20/2024 Regulatory 11:18 Ebb 11 28 1.7
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Annas Bay
Annual Shellfish Growing Area Review
Prepared By: Trevor Swanson
Area: Annas Bay
Year Ending: December 31, 2024
Classification: Approved, Conditionally Approved, Restricted
Activities in the Growing Area in 2024
The growing area was sampled 11 times in accordance with National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) Systematic
Random Sampling (SRS) criteria. Six sampling events occurred during Open status. The Conditionally Approved portion
of the growing area was closed six times for 161 days due to Skokomish River flooding. The Hood Canal Marina area was
closed May through September based on boat moorage. Currently, there are no approved relays in the Restricted portion.
The July 2024 sanitary survey reclassified a 245-acre portion of the western Conditionally Approved area to Approved,
including stations 199, 200, and 323, due to improved water quality and other factors. In addition, closure criteria (based
on Skokomish River streamgage height) of the remaining Conditionally Approved areas were revised as follows:
May through December: The Conditionally Approved areas will be closed whenever the Skokomish River exceeds 15 feet
on the USGS streamgage near Potlatch. Closures last 7 days after the river drops below 15 feet.
January through April: The Conditionally Approved areas will be closed whenever the Skokomish River exceeds 17 feet
on the USGS streamgage near Potlatch. Closures last 7 days after the river drops below 17 feet.
This sanitary report also changed the closed period of the Hood Canal Marina Conditionally Approved area from May 1
through November 30 to May 1 through September 30 each year due to decreased boating activities in October and
November.
The Mason Clean Water District continued to implement the 2018 closure response plan. The Hood Canal Regional PIC
workgroup continued to meet.
Analytical Results of Water Samples
Table 1 summarizes the most recent 30 samples collected from each of the sampling stations. It includes 13 sampling
events when the Conditionally Approved area was closed to harvest due to the Skokomish River condition. Table 2 shows
the Conditionally Approved stations during Open status. All stations meet NSSP standards.
Although sorting data at stations 195 and 300, as shown in Table 2, increases the estimated 90th percentile (E90th) when
compared to unsorted data, it decreases the E90th at 196, 197, 206, and 299. All stations, when sorted, have an E90th of
under 30 FC/100mL.
Change in Actual Pollution Sources that Impact the Growing Area
We currently have no information indicating the area has any new sources of pollution.
Classification Status
Well within the classification standards
Meets standards, but threatened with downgrade in classification
Fails to meet current classification standards
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Remarks and Recommendations
Although sorting data increases the E90th at two of six stations in the Conditionally Approved area, due to the potential for
pollution impacts from the Skokomish River during higher flows, the condition continues to be appropriate.
The Department should continue to work with Mason County, the Skokomish Tribe, and others to identify and correct
sources of pollution in the Annas Bay watershed.
Management Plan Evaluation
1. Have all parties involved complied with the conditions of the management plan .............................. Yes
2. Has reporting been adequate to manage the conditional area .......................................................... Yes
3. Does the area consistently meet approved area criteria when it is open for harvest ........................ Yes
4. Has a field inspection of critical pollution sources been conducted ................................................... Yes
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TABLE 1. Summary of Marine Water Data (SRS) for the Annas Bay Growing Area
Sampling Event Type: Regulatory
Maximum Number of Samples: 30
Tides Included: All
Station
Number Classification Date Range Range
(FC/100mL)
Geomean
(FC/100mL)
Est. 90th
Percentile
(FC/100mL)
Meets
Standard
199 Approved 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 33.0 3.7 13.7 Y
200 Approved 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 23.0 2.6 6.6 Y
201 Approved 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 17.0 2.4 4.9 Y
202 Approved 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 540.0 4.0 22.7 Y
203 Approved 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 21.0 3.0 8.9 Y
204 Approved 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 13.0 2.4 5.0 Y
323 Approved 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 2.6 7.4 Y
195 Conditionally
Approved
6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 4.4 15.8 Y
196 Conditionally
Approved
6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 130.0 3.8 16.6 Y
197 Conditionally
Approved
6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 7.8 29.4 Y
206 Conditionally
Approved
6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 26.0 5.4 18.3 Y
299 Conditionally
Approved
6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 5.3 21.2 Y
300 Conditionally
Approved
6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 4.3 17.4 Y
198 Restricted 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 11.3 51.9 N
314 Restricted 6/23/2022 -
12/12/2024 1.7 - 46.0 9.8 33.5 Y
The standard for Approved shellfish growing waters is a fecal coliform geometric mean not greater than 14 organisms/
100 mL with an estimated 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/ 100 mL. The above table shows
bacteriological results in relation to program standards.
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TABLE 2. Summary of Sorted Marine Water Data for the Conditionally Approved Stations in the
Annas Bay Growing Area
Sampling Event Type: Regulatory
Maximum Number of Samples: 30
Tides Included: All
Data collected during Skokomish River flooding closures is not included.
Station
Number Classification Date Range Range
(FC/100mL)
Geomean
(FC/100mL)
Est. 90th
Percentile
(FC/100mL)
Meets
Standard
195 Conditionally
Approved
9/23/2020 –
12/12/2024 1.7 - 64.0 6.2 26.9 Y
196 Conditionally
Approved
9/23/2020 –
12/12/2024 1.7 - 130 3.1 12.2 Y
197 Conditionally
Approved
9/23/2020 –
12/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 6.7 25.2 Y
206 Conditionally
Approved
9/23/2020 –
12/12/2024 1.7 - 26.0 3.9 13.4 Y
299 Conditionally
Approved
9/23/2020 –
12/12/2024 1.7 - 49.0 3.7 12.4 Y
300 Conditionally
Approved
9/23/2020 –
12/12/2024 1.7 - 79.0 4.4 22.3 Y
The standard for Approved shellfish growing waters is a fecal coliform geometric mean not greater than 14 organisms/
100 mL with an estimated 90th percentile not greater than 43 organisms/ 100 mL. The above table shows
bacteriological results in relation to program standards.
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MAP 1. Annas Bay Growing Area
Environmental Health Work
2025 1st
Quarter
Data
Water Recreation
Pools 16
Seasonal Pools 13
Spas 4
Seasonal Spas 1
Total Inspections 1
Drinking Water
Group A Sanitary Survey 13
Special Purpose Investigation 0
Group B Approval 1
Well Construction Inspections 32
2 Party Well inspections 17
Well Decommission Inspections 1
Food
Annual Food Establishment 261
Mobile Food Establishments 28
Street Vending Establishments 1
Temporary Event Establishments 27
Temporary Event Inspections 3
Number of inspections conducted 76
Number of Reinspections conducted 4
Pre-Operational inspections 3
Complaint Inspections Conducted 1
New Food Worker Cards 786
Replacement Food Worker Cards
Issued 67
Vector
Rabies calls 8
Rabies specimen tested 0
Rabies specimen tested positive 0
Solid Waste
Complaints Received 36
LSWFA, FPHS Tipping Fees and Facility Permits
come in throughout year
All County contribution
Funding source (+current expense)
Permit fees come in first of the year
Paid as fee for service by DOH & ECY
Annual and mobile permits come in first of
the year
Temp permits as scheduled
Complaints Closed 29
Civil Infractions Issued 8
Facility Inspections 0 conducted i
Facilities permitted 21
Professional Certification
Pumpers Certified 28
Installers Certified 96
O&M Specialists Certified 45
Onsite Sewage Systems
New System Applications submitted 109
New System Permits Issued 94
Tank Only Permits 15
Repair/Replace Permits 14
Finals Conducted 33
Preapplication Conferences 8
Environmental Health Reviews 2
Short Plats 0
Large Lot Subdivisions 0
Boundary Line Adjustments 6 No longer co
Complaints Closed 34
Complaints Received 37
Number of Civil infractions 15
Homeowner workshops 0
Blitz Mailings 0
Deficient OSS 1108
Overdue Maintenance 18,932 Online RME
OSS records on file 28,274 online RME
Water Quality
Water Samples analyzed 170
Water Quality Surveys Closed 56
Water Quality Surveys 12
Mailings 0
Miles of shoreline sampled 4.2
Public Meeting/education 1
Shellfish
Bi-weekly Jarrell's Cove 5
Oysterfest Booth 0
Consolidated Contract: DOH
Fees come in at the first of the year
Permit fees at time of service
DOH local Mgt. plan funds
CWD parcel fee; various grants
Environmental Health Briefing
TO: Mason County Board of Health
FROM: Ian Tracy, Environmental Health Manager
DATE: May 27th, 2025
ITEM: On-site Sewage Advisory Committee (OSAC) Membership – Application for Renewal
SUMMARY: Dave Killoran is a current member of the OSAC holding the Homebuilders’
Association position. He has served on the committee since 2022 and has applied to extend his
service for another three years.
REQUESTED ACTION: Board discussion and call for vote if appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS: Application
Entry #: 22 - On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee (OSAC)Status: Submitted Submitted: 4/8/2025 8:27 PM
Advisory Board Name:
On-Site Sewage Advisory Committee (OSAC)
Name:
DAVID KILLORAN
Today's Date:
4/8/2025
Address
Voting Precinct:Phone
(
Email
Community Service:
no current community service
Employment:
Self employed with multiple companies specializing in new
home construction and rental properties.
What do you perceive is the role or purpose of this advisory board?
Add pertinent and relevant information from my career field to the debate
What interest or skills do you wish to offer this advisory board?
28 years of home building and remodeling experience
List any financial, professional, or voluntary affiliations that could create a potential conflict of interest:
n/a
Required Training:
Participation is dependent on attending certain trainings such as the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA)
and Public Records Act (PRA) trainings at no cost to you. Will you be able to attend such trainings?
Yes or No:
Yes
How much time can you commit to
this advisory board:
Quarterly
Are you a U.S. citizen and
Mason County resident?
No
*For Civil Service applications ONLY, what
is your political party?
4/9/25, 7:50 AM Advisory Board Application - Entries
https://www.cognitoforms.com/masoncounty2/advisoryboardapplication/entries/22 1/1
Received 4/9/25Commissioners Randy Neatherlin, Sharon Trask and Pat Tarzwell,Mark Neary, McKenzie Smith, Ian Tracy
Focus on Mason County
Air Quality
1
Mason County Board of Health
May 27, 2025
Who we are
2
•The Olympic Region Clean Air
Agency (ORCAA) is a local
government agency.
•Has local/state/federal authority
for air quality management in six
counties.
•ORCAA is one of seven regional air
agencies in Washington state.
County
Demographics
3
•Photo shows WUI, with
population density of
more than 1 household
per 40 acres
•County Population =
68,389 (2023)
•Increase of 13% since
2010
•Olympic National Park on
NE portion of County /
cities clustered near
Salish Sea (Hood Canal /
Puget Sound)
Public Outreach
School Outreach
•3 years of presentations/lessons in
Shelton High School Science classes.
•Shelton School District Career &
Technical Education (CTE) Advisory
Committee
•Spring launch of Purple Air Sensors
at Shelton HS
Wildfire Smoke Events
•Participation in Local FD / DNR
Wildfire Ready Community (WRC)
events in Shelton & Tahuya
4
Mason County Ambient
Air Monitoring
5
History of Air Monitoring:
Shelton/Mason County
Years monitored Location Pollutant(s)
1970*Shelton City Hall Total Suspended Particulate
Particle & sulfate fallout
1971 - 1975 Shelton City Hall Total Suspended Particulate (TSP)
1976 - 1992 Shelton PUD (1st & Cota)TSP
1985*Mason County, South Mtn Nephelometer (PM2.5)
2001 – April 2011 Mason General Hospital Nephelometer (PM2.5)
April 2011 - 2025 Shelton Fire Station Nephelometer (PM2.5)
June 2019 – June 2020 Saturation Study Purple Air Sensors
6
Mason County Saturation
Study May 2019-April 2020
7
24 years of Mason County daily Air Quality Index (AQI)
8
AQI Legend
0 - 5 ug m-3
GOOD
5 - 9 ug m-3
GOOD +
9 - 20 ug m-3
MODERATE
20 – 35ug m-3
MODERATE +
35 – 55ug m-3
USG
55 – 150 ug m-3
Unhealthy
>150 ug m-3
Very Unhealthy
No data
Smoke Issues
•Indoor burning /
wood stove use
•Wildfire events
•Outdoor burning
9
10
Mason County Fire
Districts are ORCAA
Partners
•Residential burning
allowed without
permits.
•Mason County FDs
issue their own Land
Clearing Permits.
•Mason FDs assist
ORCAA staff on
complaint
investigations
Outdoor Burning
11
Asbestos
and
Demolition
Programs in
Mason
County
Working with
Businesses
•67 Registered sources
•1 “Major” source
•59 inspections in 2024
•Emission Inventory is
collected from 11
sources.
12
13
Inspection Visit
of Pacific Coast
Fiber Fuels
March 26, 2025
Questions and Discussion
14
Jeff Johnston Ph.D., Executive Director
jeff.johnston@orcaa.org
Odelle Hadley Ph.D., Senior Air Monitoring Specialist
odelle.hadley@orcaa.org
Mike Shults, Compliance Manager
mike.shults@orcaa.org
Dan Nelson, Communications Manager
dan.nelson@orcaa.org
(360) 539-7610
www.ORCAA.org