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Draft HCP Review Primer
Manages 2.6 million acres of aquatic lands for the benefit of all citizens of the state - a unique, distinct role among governments
DNR Aquatic Resources Division
Negotiated agreement with USFWS and NMFS (Federal Services)
Addresses harm to listed and sensitive species
Describes DNR’s commitment to avoid, minimize and compensate for harm to species
Basis for an Incidental Take Permit from the Federal Services
What is a HCP?
Foster water-dependent uses
Ensure environmental protection
Encourage direct public use and access
Utilize renewable resources
And where consistent with the above, generate revenue
The HCP is consistent with DNR’s Management Guidelines
Identified in RCW 79.105.030
Meets DNR’s management goals and 2010-2014 strategic plan for stronger emphasis on stewardship
Habitat Conservation Plan
2.6 Million Acres
56% Offshore 56% Offshore
Rivers 4%Rivers 4%
Lakes 15%Lakes 15%
25% Nearshore25% Nearshore
Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesWashington State Department of Natural Resources
HCP Planning Area
Avoid and minimize impacts from
Shade Contamination Drift cell
disruption Noise Compaction of
sediments
DNR Aquatic HCP Focus
Conoco PierCherry Point
The draft HCP represents 6 years of research, outreach and application that establishes a programmatic approach to DNR’s stewardship of the state’s aquatic lands.
In developing the draft HCP DNR evaluated impacts to aquatic habitat and species from the activities that we authorize to develop a comprehensive approach to avoid and reduce these impacts. In addition, we were careful to ensure that the practices we are adopted are also practical to implement.
The HCP includes 8 chapters which are outlined in the following slides.
Aquatic lands HCP Overview
a. Describes the purposes of the plan and DNR’s intent for developing the HCP;
b. Provides a description of:• The relationship between the ESA and the benefits provided under Section
10(a)(1)(B) of the Act; • The area of State-managed aquatic land;
• The process used for selecting the activities proposed for coverage under the HCP; and
• The process for selecting the species proposes for coverage under the HCP
HCP Chapter 1
Graphic: L. Prado Graphic: L. Prado
Chapter 2 discusses the history of aquatic land management in Washington State; the relationship of the Aquatic Lands HCP to DNR’s 3 other HCPs; and the regulatory environment affecting this HCP
HCP Chapter 2
EPA Region 10 (Pacific Northwest)
Chapter 3 provides a description of covered activities, their effects and the extent to where they occurs of state-managed aquatic lands
HCP Chapter 3
Photo: DNR staff
Herptofauna (5) - Columbia spotted frog, Northern leopard frog, Oregon spotted frog , Western toad, Pacific pond turtle
Fish (18) - Bull trout, Chinook, Chum, Coastal cutthroat trout, Coho, Pink, Sockeye/Kokanee, Steelhead, Green & White sturgeon, Bocaccio, Canary & Yelloweye rockfish, Eulachon, Pacific herring, Pacific sand land, Surf smelt, Pacific lamprey
HCP Chapter 4
Birds (5) - Black tern, Common loon, Harlequin duck, Marbled murrelet, Western snowy plover
Marine Mammal – Southern resident orca
Chapter 4 describes the aquatic species proposed for coverage in the HCP and the potential effects of the covered activities described in HCP Chapter 3 on these species
Chapter 5 includes the HCP goals and objectives, conservation measures for covered activities, Programmatic Strategies, and Standards that will be adopted to avoid and minimize the impacts to species described in HCP Chapter 4. Chapter 5 also describes the implementation process and funding, compliance monitoring and the HCP’s adaptive management program
HCP Chapter 5
Shellfish Aquaculture
Covered Activities
Log booming and storage
Overwater structures - Docks & wharves, Boat ramps/launches, Rafts, Mooring buoys, Nearshore buildings, Floating homes, Marinas, Shipyards & terminals
Chapter 6: A description of the alternatives to this HCP that were considered and the reasons for their rejection
Chapter 7: HCP Glossary
Chapter 8: References
HCP Chapters 6 - 8
Additional Information on the HCP can be found at:
www.dnr.wa.gov/aquatichcp
Photo by David Roberts