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2011 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 25 October 2011 Vancouver , BC

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2011 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 25 October 2011 Vancouver , BC

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  1. Hood Canal Integrated Watershed Management Plan:A Framework for Assessing the Relationships between Ecological and Socioeconomic Systems and Conserving High Priority Landscape and Human ValuesAuthors: Richard Brocksmith (HCCC), Scott Brewer (HCCC), Melisa Holman (TNC), John Meyer (PSP), Jacques White (LLTK), Heidi Huber (HCCC), Julie Horowitz (HCCC), Kara Nelson (TNC), Alexis J. Morgan (Foundations for Success), and Dave Herrera (Skokomish Tribe) 2011 Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference 25 October 2011Vancouver, BC

  2. Humans benefit from and coexist sustainably with a healthy Hood Canal

  3. Mission statement The Hood Canal Coordinating Council, working with partners, community groups and citizens, will advocate for and implement regionally and locally appropriate actions to protect and enhance Hood Canal’s environmental and economic health.

  4. Visioning • "preserve the experience found in relatively undeveloped areas where tranquility, wildlife and intimate communities can still be found.” • "Rural characteristics include the abundance of trees, access to recreation, views of water and mountains, and a quiet, unregimented atmosphere..."

  5. Puget Sound Partnership Goals • A healthy human population supported by a healthy Puget Sound that is not threatened by changes in the ecosystem; • A quality of human life that is sustained by a functioning Puget Sound ecosystem;

  6. Water for Health and Prosperity Rivers & Streams Commercial Shellfishing Bottom Fish Commercial Fishing Deltas & Estuaries Sustainable Employment Livable Communities Cultural Heritage Forestry Agriculture Forests Recreation Salmon Beaches Riparian Shellfish Ecological Components Socioeconomic Components The most important components for conserving our Vision for Hood Canal? • How were these priorities determined? • Advisory Group • Public Input • HCCC Board

  7. Benefits of taking an integrated (IWMP) approach“what resonates?” • provides context and comprehensive perspective • attracts funders that want to ensure $$ well spent • prioritizes actions given limited resources • takes full advantage of existing programs/projects • visioning process with community involvement • policy representatives at the table--land use authorities

  8. Lessons learned • engage in near-term actions while progressing the plan • take full advantage of existing plans and work • public involvement is the ultimate key

  9. Humans benefit from and coexist sustainably with a healthy Hood Canal

  10. www.hccc.wa.gov

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