22-106 - King County et al - Interlocal Agreement: Duwamish Basin Stewardship

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J a z L Exhibit A: 2022 Duwamish River Basin Steward Work Plan Est. percentage of work plan OO 0 Tr 0 Tr O 0 N Actions/ Deliverables • Attend regular WRIA 9 Implementation Technical Committee (ITC) and Watershed Ecosystem Forum meetings • Coordinate with salmon recovery partners, including WRIA 9, King County, City of Seattle, Port of Seattle, and City of Tukwila on activities within the basin • Build relationships with Duwamish Basin partners working on habitat restoration and recovery (e.g., Duwamish Alive Coalition, Duwamish River Community Coalition, Duwamish Tribe, Puget Soundkeeper) • Track and stay connected to Duwamish-specific programs, plans, and initiatives, attending meetings and relaying information to partners (e.g., Seattle Duwamish Valley Program, Duwamish Resilience District, clean-up efforts). • Participate in quarterly Green-Duwamish Revegetation meetings • Identify and support implementation of habitat restoration and green infrastructure opportunities, including urban tree canopy enhancement, in partnership with salmon recovery and community partners • Identify acquisition opportunities to expand natural open space and protect habitat in partnership with local jurisdiction and community • Write and track grants for acquisition, revegetation, and habitat restoration • Track restoration projects and applicable monitoring efforts occurring throughout the basin • Coordinate implementation of capital projects and smaller habitat enhancement projects • Build relationships with businesses and residents to promote creative solutions for stormwater management, aquatic habitat restoration, and riparian revegetation • Build relationships with community groups in the Duwamish basin and within North Highline and Skyway neighborhoods • Work collaboratively with the local communities to ensure their voices help inform conservation and restoration actions Program Element Partner Coordination Coordinate with diverse partners to achieve commons goals within the basin. Habitat Protection & Enhancement Identify, prioritize, fundraise, and support implementation of priority acquisition and habitat projects, including for water quality, within the basin. Community Outreach & Engagement Engage with residents, businesses, and local community groups to achieve conservation and restoration goals and ensure local voices are represented in decision making.