Hood Canal Integrated Watershed Management Plan:A Framework for Assessing the Relationships between Ecological and Socioeconomic Systems and Conserving High Priority Landscape and Human Values

Authors: 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 2011 Vancouver, BC

Humans benefit from and coexist sustainably with a

healthy Hood Canal

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.

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..."

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;

Deltas & Estuaries

Beaches

Riparian

Rivers & Streams

Shellfish

Forests

Bottom Fish

Salmon

EcologicalComponents

Sustainable Employment

Livable Communities

Commercial Fishing

Water for Health and Prosperity

Commercial Shellfishing

Recreation

Agriculture

Forestry

Cultural Heritage

Socioeconomic Components

The most important components for conserving our Vision for Hood Canal?

How were these priorities determined?• Advisory Group • Public Input• HCCC Board

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

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

Humans benefit from and coexist sustainably with a

healthy Hood Canal

www.hccc.wa.gov