CHEHALIS BASIN PARTNERSHIP

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2019-09-27 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver)
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Topics include permit exempt well water demand forecasts, and subbasin delineations.

A Pub Talk on Freshwater Mussels
2019-09-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Mount Olympus Brewing Company, 105 W Heron St, Aberdeen,, WA, 98520, United States
On September 12th, at 6 pm at Mount Olympus Brewing in Aberdeen, Teal Waterstrat, a US Fish & Wildlife Service Biologist, will be presenting on freshwater mussels in the Chehalis River & their ecological importance.

Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party
2019-08-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Long Swamp Boat Launch, https://goo.gl/maps/EnLeDg9cdCcRajA29
Grays Harbor Stream team will be partnering with the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and Forterra on August 31st for an invasive plant removal work party from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
We will provide tools and gloves, along with coffee, donuts, snacks, and water. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Chehalis Basin Partnership
2019-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Fairfield Marriott, 6223 197th Way SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Held at the Fairfield Marriott in Grand Mound.

Mill Creek Park Invasive Removal Work Party
2019-08-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Mill Creek Park, https://goo.gl/maps/ngocvTQTpfMLTQy96
On Saturday August 10th Grays Harbor Stream Team will be teaming up with the City of Cosmopolis to remove invasive species from Mill Creek Park.
Look for the blue Grays Harbor Stream Team tent where you will sign in and where coffee, donuts, snacks, and water will be provided. There will also be gloves, clippers and loppers for volunteers to use.
Hope you can join us!

Wishkah Gardens Invasive Removal Work Party
2019-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Long Swamp Boat Launch, https://goo.gl/maps/EnLeDg9cdCcRajA29
Grays Harbor Stream team will be partnering with the Chehalis River Basin Land Trust and Forterra on August 3rd for an invasive plant removal work party from 10:00am – 1:00pm.
We will provide tools and gloves, along with coffee, donuts, snacks, and water. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2019-07-26 09:30 - 12:30
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership. Agenda topics include population forecasting and sub-basin delineations.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2019-06-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Fairfield Marriott, 6223 197th Way SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
Chehalis Basin Partnership – Regular Meeting. To be held at the Fairfield Marriott in Grand Mound. Conference meeting rooms are through the main door and to the right.

Demand Forecast Subcommittee
2019-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
Subcommittee to discuss population projections and consumptive water use projections. This will be a call.

CBP - Habitat Projects Subcommittee
2019-06-18 09:00 - 11:00
Subcommittee to discuss how to develop habitat project ideas relevant to the Streamflow Restoration Act. Meeting location in Grand Mound, TBD.

Chehalis Basin Partnership
2019-05-31 09:30
Regular Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2019-04-27 09:30 - 12:00
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2019-02-23 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 | Lucky Eagle Hotel, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2018-11-30 09:30 - 12:00 | 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
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership.

Drinking Water Providers Workshop
2018-06-07 09:00 - 17:00
Learn more about the Drinking Water Providers group and funding opportunities for restoration projects in the Chehalis River Basin: https://www.workingwatersgeos.org/drinking-water-providers-partnership

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2018-04-20 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 | 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 | 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.

Ivy Pull! Grays Harbor Stream Team
2017-11-18 10:00 - 15:00
The Grays Harbor Stream Team will be hosting an invasive ivy removal party at Lake Sylvia near Montesano. Contact coordinate Katie Lutz for more information: graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-10-27 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 | Lucky Eagle Casino, 12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States

State of the Watershed Event
2017-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Swede Hall, Rochester, 18543 Albany St SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, United States
This session will be the capstone event for “Learnings from the Chehalis.” Over the past 15 years, community volunteers, citizens, and government agencies have been putting effort in to making the Chehalis River clean and healthy for people, fish and wildlife. How well have we done? This session will look at progress made on water quality improvement, salmon habitat restoration, water conservation, and the impacts of regulations and policies.
Our capstone talk will be held by a panel from the Chehalis Basin Partnership. The Chehalis Basin Partnership was formed in 1998 to provide a framework for local citizens, interest groups, and government organizations to work collaboratively to identify and solve water-related issues. Come with questions!

Three presentations will start off the event:
“Water quality status and trends in the upper Chehalis basin. Are water quality improvement projects working?””
“Restoring the Chehalis for Fish”

Watershed Festival! @ Lake Sylvia
2017-09-16 10:00 - 14:00
Come enjoy some hands-on activities related to fish, wildlife, and other natural wonders as part of Lake Sylvia’s Annual Fall Festival!

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-07-28 09:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Watershed Festival at Summer Fest!
2017-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Borst Park, 2020 Borst Avenue, Centralia, WA, United States
Come join in the Water-related fun and learning activities at Centralia’s Summerfest on July 4th. Look for our banner and the Drain Dare! July 4th, Borst Park, 10-3.

Chehalis Basin Partnership Meeting
2017-06-23 09:30 - 12:00 | 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

Ride the Willapa
2017-06-15 08:00 - 17:00
Look for our Watershed Booth at Ride the Willapa, June 24th!
Check out our Watershed Booth while you ride the Willapa trail

BioBlitz!
2017-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Take this great opportunity to get outside and learn what bugs, fish, and plants live along the Chehalis River! For more information, see: http://www.chehalislandtrust.org/
