8c Presentation Smith Cove Blue Carbon Pilot Project
Item No. 8c - supp Meeting Date: March 24, 2020 Interlocal Agreements: Washington State Department of Natural Resources and Department of Ecology Smith Cove Blue Carbon Monitoring Study Mar. 24, 2020 Smith Cove Project Goals Carbon storage Generate carbon-rich biomass Increase retention time Water quality Remove contaminants Lower temperature Offset ocean acidification (raise pH) Fish & wildlife habitat Create feeding/shelter areas Increase overall productivity DNR/Ecology Responsibilities DNR Provide 50% of a Scientist II position for 3 years Monitor water quality/seawater acidity (pH) and shellfish survival Include site in the State's Acidification Nearshore Monitoring Network (ANEMONE) Incorporate volunteer participation through a community-based science plan Maintain/repair water quality sensors and other equipment at the site Generate a final report summarizing findings Ecology Technical oversight, analysis, and participation by Dr. Micah Horwith Integrate Smith Cove into Ecology's ocean acidification monitoring program Two vessel-based data collection events 3 Port Responsibilities Provide $163,500 in funding to DNR to support the Scientist II position and community-based science involvement Provide $36,500 to Ecology for technical oversight by Dr. Micah Horwith Provide access to the Smith Cove site and equipment Coordinate activities between Ecology, DNR, Puget Sound Restoration Fund, consultants, port, and community 4 Schedule Commission approval E&S Committee funds Sept. 11, 2018 Commission request Ecology & DNR ILAs March 24, 2020 Additional kelp and oyster restoration Spring 2020 Year 1 monitoring Fall-Winter 2020 Year 2 monitoring 2021 Year 3 monitoring & Final Report 2022 5
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