Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2019-02-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Hotel, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Everyone is welcome!

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2019-01-26 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Hotel, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2018-11-30 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Click here for the Agenda.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2018-06-22 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2018-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership, to be held at the Lucky Eagle Casino starting at 9:30 am

Chehalis Basin Partnership
2018-03-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Stay tuned for the meeting agenda.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2018-01-26 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Presentation Topic:
Feasibility of Growing Poplar for a Hypothetical Biorefinery
We are researchers from WSU Extension interested in speaking with community members about the feasibility of converting land to poplar farms in Lewis County and surrounding areas. We are looking for ideas of community groups or members who might be interested in meeting with us to share their perspectives.
The region around Lewis County was identified as having potential for a poplar tree-based bioeconomy. Our collaborators at the University of Washington are modeling the economic feasibility of a hypothetical refinery in Centralia, WA supplied by poplar grown within 60 miles of the site. The model assumes 34,500 acres of land (~25% of existing pasture land) could be converted. The trees could be grown by farmers as a traditional crop, by wastewater treatment plants to recycle water and nutrients, or by land managers in the floodplain.
We want to know what community members think are the practical implications for such a system “on-the-ground.” What are perceived barriers and opportunities for converting land into poplar farms? What questions or concerns would need to be addressed? How valid are the model assumptions?
Specific objectives:

Understand the context of the current agricultural landscape and explore values related to land use.
Identify perceived opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties under different poplar supply scenarios.
Explore the validity of assumptions made by techno-economic modeling of the potential poplar-based system.
Compile questions and concerns that would need to be addressed before a poplar-based biorefinery could become a realistic proposition.

Please contact Noelle Hart (noelle.hart@wsu.edu) or Patricia Townsend (patricia.townsend@wsu.edu) for more information.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-10-27 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular Meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Agenda follows:

A. Partnership Business
Start time
Discussion Lead

1. Welcome & Introductions
9:30 am
Terry Harris, Chair

2. Approval of August & September Meeting Minutes
9:35 am
Terry Harris, Chair

3. Member Updates
9:40 am
Terry Harris, Chair

4. Nominations and voting for Vice Chair & Chair – Vote Nominations and a vote for Vice Chair and Chair will take place. A quorum is needed for this agenda item. The new term will begin in January 2018.
10:00 am
Terry Harris, Chair

5. Reallocation of Watershed Coordinator Time– Decision
Vote on letter regarding coordinator position time allocation.
10:15 am
Kahle Jennings

B. Presentations & Discussions
Start Time
Discussion Lead

Update on Office of the Chehalis
10:25 am
Chrissy Bailey, Ecology

Draft presentation to Chehalis Basin Board Mr. Jennings will present a practice run of a presentation to the Chehalis Basin Board re: Watershed Management perspectives. Please provide feedback on the presentation content.
10:40 am
Kahle Jennings

Networking Break
11:00 am

Restorative Floodplain Alternative
Overview of the “Restorative Floodplain Alternative,” “Alternative 4” in the Chehalis Basin Strategy PEIS. A pilot study of the feasibility of this alternative to flood damage reduction is being conducted by Natural Systems Design in the Newaukum River Basin.
11:15 am
Cynthia Carlstad, Carlstad Consulting

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-09-22 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-07-28 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Meeting Agenda:

B. Presentations & Discussions

Water Rights & Use Analysis
An update of the 2003 Water Quantity Evaluation is being proposed for inclusion in the Chehalis Strategy. We have been invited to host the “kick off” planning meeting at our August CBP meeting.

CBP Purpose & Direction
Team discussion about the Chehalis Basin Partnership’s work plan for the coming year. We will build on the group’s assessment of opportunities in June and develop next steps.

Coordinator Position Evaluation

BREAK

Preparing for “State of the Watershed” event in September
We have been invited by the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust to run a “Learnings from the Chehalis” session on the State of the Watershed. Let’s develop details about panel members and content.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-06-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular Meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Members of the public are always welcome.
Download the agenda here: CBP_Agenda_6_23_17

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-05-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
**This meeting has been CANCELLED**

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-04-28 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership.
PRESENTATIONS:
*iNaturalist: During this presentation we will learn about citizen science volunteer opportunities, and learn more about the amphibians that call the Chehalis Basin home.
*Aquatic Species Restoration Plan (ASRP). The WDFW ASRP Program Manager will inform the group about the aquatic species restoration plan being developed for the Chehalis Basin. She will inform the group about opportunities for the local community to get involved in developing and implementing this Plan.
DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA HERE.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-02-24 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. This month, J Vander Stoep will come talk to the group about the soon to be formed Office of the Chehalis. The public is welcome to attend.
For the meeting agenda, click below:
CBP_agenda_2_24_17

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-01-27 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
This will be the regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. We will discuss opportunities for involvement with the Office of the Chehalis and implementation of the Chehalis Basin Strategy. This is an opportunity to ensure the priorities in the Chehalis Basin Watershed Management Plan get incorporated into upcoming project work in our basin. At the meeting, we will also plan outreach events and the CBP meeting schedule and desired discussion topics for 2017.
This meeting is open to the public and Chehalis Basin citizens are encouraged to attend.

No CBP meeting
2016-12-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
There will be no meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership in December because of the holidays.

No CBP meeting
2016-11-25 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Unnamed Venue, Aberdeen
There will be no CBP meeting this month because of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2016-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
The topic this month will be small-scale forestry.
Elaine Oneil, PhD, of the Washington Farm Forestry Association will speak to opportunities and challenges for small forest landowners in the Chehalis Basin.
Julie Sackett from the Department of Natural Resources will speak to a new opportunity for the basin: creating a landscape scale forest stewardship master plan for small forest landowners in the Chehalis Basin.
Details on Julie’s presentation: Plan outcomes will: Provide targeted technical assistance and incentives to landowners to retain forest cover, minimize development footprints, implement best management practices to restore or enhance their properties, maximize wood fiber production, enhance and restore fish and wildlife habitat and protect water quality; Use the plan to guide landowner education and serve as a template for individual Forest Stewardship Plans.
Click here for full Agenda:

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2016-09-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership.
Chrissie Bailey from the Department of Ecology will present the preliminary contents of the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement regarding flooding and fish in the Chehalis. This will provide you with an opportunity to get questions answered before the public comment period.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2016-07-22 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership.
Tom Clingman from the Department of Ecology will provide information and ask for feedback on the formation of the Office of the Chehalis Basin.
Mike Gallagher, also of Ecology, will provide an update on water rights curtailments in the Chehalis.
Click below to download the agenda:
CBP_agenda_7_22_16

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2016-06-24 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
This month’s Chehalis Basin Partnership meeting will be dedicated to a discussion on forestry in the basin. Everyone is welcome!
Agenda:

Organization of the Forest Practices Program
10:00 am
Chuck Turley, Department of Natural Resources

Forest Practice rule changes occurring since 2007 flooding event
10:15 am
Marc Ratcliff , Department of Natural Resources

Road Maintenance and Abandonment Program (RMAP) and culvert work completed and planned in the basin
10:30 am
Marc Ratcliff, Department of Natural Resources

Break
10:45 am

Current and planned research
11:00 am
Hans Berge, Department of Natural Resources

Evaluation of Forest Practices that is currently taking place as part of the Chehalis Strategy – Department of Ecology Programmatic Environmental Impact Study (PEIS)
11:15 am
Hans Berge, Department of Natural Resources

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2016-04-22 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
The theme of this month’s meeting is “Agriculture in the Chehalis Basin”.
Brian Thompson of the Lewis County Farm Bureau will present information about opportunities and challengest to the agriculture industry in the Chehalis Basin.
Charissa Waters will bring information about the Voluntary Stewardship Program being offered in Thurston, Lewis and Grays Harbor County.
Bob Amrine from the Lewis Conservation District will share what the CDs are doing to work with farmers in the Chehalis.
This meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend!
April 22nd 2016 Chehalis Basin Partnership Agenda

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2016-03-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2016-01-22 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2016-02-19 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
The February Partnership meeting will feature a presentation by Brian Thompson from the Lewis County Farm Bureau. He will share stories about the state of agriculture in the Chehalis Basin. With unpredictable rainfall, drought conditions, and a variable market, it’s a challenge to keep agriculture viable in the watershed. Brian will share perspectives on how to improve agricultural sustainability.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2015-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regularly scheduled monthly Partnership meeting.
