CHEHALIS BASIN PARTNERSHIP

Ivy Pull! Grays Harbor Stream Team
2017-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver)
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 (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
Regular meeting of the Chehalis Basin Partnership

State of the Watershed Event
2017-09-21 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | 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 (America/Denver)
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 (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.

Watershed Festival at Summer Fest!
2017-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | 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 (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

Ride the Willapa
2017-06-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver)
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 (America/Denver)
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/

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**

Voluntary Stewardship Program - Grays Harbor County
2017-05-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver)
Regular meeting of the Voluntary Stewardship Program – a collective of farmers and planners working to find ways to improve agricultural viability while protecting critical areas in Grays Harbor County.
Read more about this program happening across Washington State on this website: http://scc.wa.gov/vsp/

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.

Science on the Harbor
2017-04-22 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Grays Harbor College, 1620 Edward P Smith Dr, Aberdeen, WA, 98520, United States
How do fisheries affect our economy? What does climate change really mean for us? How does all of this affect our healthcare? Join us to learn more about Science on the Harbor.
Event to be held at Grays Harbor College, Rm 4134
Brought to you by: Grays Harbor Fish Lab & Grays Harbor College Community Education
Check out the Grays Harbor Stream Team Facebook page for more information!

Stream Team Event
2017-04-01
Save the date!
Scotch Broom removal on the Audobon’s property that is adjacent to the CRBLT’s property at Eliott Slough.
When? 11- 1pm, Saturday, April 1
Where? 644 Junction City Road, Aberdeen, WA
Come help make the Chehalis River Basin a better place!
For more information on how you can get involved, write to Stream Team Coordinator: graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com

Stream Team Event
2017-03-18
The Grays Harbor Stream Team and partners will clean up Fry Creek in Aberdeen! Contact the coordinator for more details: GraysHarborStreamTeam@gmail.com

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

McDonald Creek Clean Up
2017-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
January 28th – McDonald Creek Clean-Up. Grays Harbor Stream Team will be hosting our volunteers for a rewarding and educational event. We have had so many amazing community members contribute to the maintenance of Alder Creek, let’s give back by spreading the love!
Contact the Grays Harbor Stream Team Coordinator, Joe Kalisch, for more details: Stream Team <graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com>

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.

Voluntary Stewardship Program meeting
2016-12-14 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver)
Meeting of the members of the Grays Harbor Voluntary Stewardship program work group.

Wilson Creek Clean-Up Event
2016-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Wilson Creek, WA, United States
Join the Grays Harbor Stream Team for a clean-up of Wilson Creek. Contact Joe Kalisch for more information: graysharborstreamteam@gmail.com

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.

Invasive Species Workshop
2016-11-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver)
Learn about invasive species and how they harm our streams, recreation, and economy. Then try your hand at removing some in Alder Creek. Thanks Grays Harbor College Forestry students for providing some great education at this event!

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 Watershed Festival
2016-09-17 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Simpson Elementary, Montesano, 519 Simpson Ave W, Montesano, WA 98563, Montesano, WA, United States
The 11th Annual Chehalis Watershed Festival will take place Saturday, September 17th, from 10 am to 3pm at the Simpson Elementary School in Montesano, and in conjunction with the Lake Sylvia Fall Festival. The event celebrates the natural resources in the Chehalis Basin and Grays Harbor Estuary — and the people who live and work here. Mark your calendar now to attend this fun, free, family event!

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

Watershed Festival at Centralia's Summerfest
2016-07-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Borst Park, 2020 Borst Avenue, Centralia, WA, United States
The Chehalis Watershed Festival Celebration is coming to Borst Park during Summerfest this Fourth of July. The Celebration adds even more great activities for you and your family to participate in after the fun-run and free pancake breakfast.
The Watershed Festival celebrates the Chehalis River, the plants, animals and people who depend on the river and its watershed. Local volunteers will provide activities that are both educational and fun. Come slide down the “Drain Dare” and learn how to keep water in the Chehalis River clean. Try your hand at moving earth like a river with the River Table. Learn about the fish you might see in the Chehalis River, including the spooky Lamprey, and try out the: Salmon Life-Cycle Beanbag Toss, Fishing For Facts, and How Wetlands Work.
The Celebration will be part of the fun in Borst Park from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Monday, July 4th. Look for us down by the lake.

Explore the Watershed by Bike - Willapa Trail Bike Ride
2016-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Washington State Parks recently finished work to replace two bridges along the Willapa Hills Trail, connecting the trail from Chehalis to Pe Ell for the first time in nearly nine years.
This summer, cyclists and families will have a chance to explore the trail between Chehalis and Pe Ell in the Willapa Hills Fat Tire Ride & Festival.
“This is not a race. We’re more targeted toward families or potentially individuals who want to see the countryside … and get to explore the farms along the way,” said volunteer marketing specialist Holli Schoonover.
Early registration costs $30 for individuals or $80 for a family of five, with each additional family member costing $10. Meal tickets cost $10 per person. Early registration ends May 15.
The ride’s route starts and ends at the Veterans Memorial Museum in Chehalis and includes a 50-mile round trip between Chehalis and Pe Ell. Organizers are working with farmers and businesses along the way to provide healthy refreshments for cyclists and to promote agritourism, Schoonover said.
For more information, go to www.lewiscountytrails.org or search for the Willapa Hills Trail Fat Tire Ride & Festival on Facebook.
**This information comes from The Chronicle: More details: http://www.chronline.com/organizers-prepare-for-willapa-hills-fat-tire-ride-festival/article_1bd4566a-b0fd-11e5-acc3-a345b3635f7e.html
