WORKSHOP SERIES. Drainage Workshop. January 28 th, 2016

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1 WORKSHOP SERIES Drainage Workshop January 28 th,

2 Today s Workshop Agenda Welcom e 3:00-3:10pm Context 3:10-3:45pm Technica l Expert Rotation Next Steps 4:50-5:00pm 3:45-4:50pm Welcome Importance and Purpose Issues overview Roles Who is responsible? Pair up for a short discussion Quick Break Possible next steps Workshop evaluation What resources are available? Technical expert booth rotation What can we learn from other efforts? Clarifying 2

3 Today s Workshop Importance and Purpose Importance of Drainage Fully functioning rural drainage systems are key to farm viability Drainage impacts can affect farm viability and economic well-being Inherently interconnected we depend on others for a functioning system Purpose of Workshop Improve our understanding of issues and concerns Identifying roles who is responsible for what? Connect farmers/growers to resources Goals Framing of drainage issues Guidance on who is responsible and what resources are available Determine need for follow-up either as a larger group or for individuals 3

4 Where water comes from: Rain Accumulation on the ground Groundwater Reduces infiltration of rainwater Surfaces and becomes surface water Surface water flow Creeks, streams, ditches, or surface flow How water leaves/drains: Drainage systems Series of ditches or creeks drain a property or series of properties before connecting to a: Larger creek or river Roadside ditch Stormwater facility Interdependent with multiple responsible parties Elevation of land and waterbodies Critical water flows downhill 4

5 Context The Drainage Issue Government Extent and Severity of Problem Cause Who s Responsible? Someone else Neighbor Fix it Location Me Improve it What did we hear? From whom? 50 survey responses Grower/farmer interviews Issues reported to Pierce County Responds Staff feedback and input Live with it 5

6 Extent and Severity of the Problem Survey Responses No Issue 12% Beavers 4% General Drainage Issues reported to Pierce County Responds: Pond vegetation Water coming from adjacent neighbors Property flooding Beavers Blocked drainage Overall Conditions 32% Infrastructure 52% 6

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8 Context The Drainage Issue Government Extent and Severity of Problem Cause Who s Responsible? Someone else Neighbor Fix it Location Me Improve it Given: Severity and nature of problem The complexity of causes and needs The importance of drainage to agricultural viability Live with it 8

9 Causes of Drainage Problems Infrastructure Beavers Overall Conditions Ditches and Culverts Maintenance Size Stormwater ponds Tiles Soil Practices Lack of infrastructure Create dams on ditches and creeks restricting flow River, stream, ditch elevation Groundwater Increase in overall amount of water Development/ landscape impacts Changes in precipitation 9

10 Context The Drainage Issue Government Extent and Severity of Problem Cause Who s Responsible? Someone else Neighbor Fix it Location Me Improve it Where does the issue originate? Ownership of property Is it within a drainage district? Live with it 10

11 Source of Problem: Location Your Property Is it part of a Drainage District responsibility? Neighbor s (Private) Property Pierce County Property Is it part of a Drainage District responsibility? Ditches and culverts in Right-of-Way Surface Water Management infrastructure Other Ownership Federal, State, Local, Tribal, Other 11

12 Context The Drainage Issue Government Extent and Severity of Problem Cause Who s Responsible? Someone else Neighbor Fix it Location Me Improve it Live with it Cause and Location are key in identifying who is responsible 12

13 Example: Ditches Need Cleaning If the ditch is on: Your Property Neighbor s (Private) Property Pierce County Property Possible actions are: Contact Pierce County, WDFW, and other applicable agencies for permits Clean and maintain ditch Contact neighbor about the problem If you believe it is a violation, contact Pierce County Responds or online Call or submit online to County Request for Action Hotline Other Public Property Contact owner If in Drainage District call Commissioners or other staff 13

14 Example: Beavers Possible actions are: If the beaver is on: Your Property Neighbor s (Private) Property Contact WDFW for information about solutions and prevention Landowner action to make environment less beaver friendly Contact a private trapper Contact neighbor about the problem and ask them to take action Pierce County Property Call or submit online to County Request for Action Hotline Other Public Property Contact owner If in Drainage District call Commissioners or other staff 14

15 Context The Drainage Issue Government Extent and Severity of Problem Cause Who s Responsible? Someone else Neighbor Fix it Location Me Improve it Live with it Government is responsible for: Issues originating on publicly owned or maintained property Publicly owned or maintained infrastructure Note: Infrastructure is built/maintained to meet standards for a specified purpose (such as roadway 15

16 Context The Drainage Issue Government Extent and Severity of Problem Cause Who s Responsible? Someone else Neighbor Fix it Location Me Improve it Resources are available for private property owners Who to contact is dependent upon issue and location Live with it 16

17 Drainage Districts Clear Creek District 10 Fife Districts 21 and 23 Sumner District 24 Midland District 19 Graham District 13 Alderton-McMillin District 25 17

18 Agency Agency Roles by Issue: Infrastructure (or lack of) Pierce County Surface Water Management Role Responsible if the problem is located on infrastructure maintained by SWM (SWM manages approximately 30+ off right-of way ditch systems) Pierce County Roads Responsible if the problem is located on infrastructure maintained by PC Roads and is affecting roadway safety or functioning NOTE: Roadside ditches and culverts are created/sized and maintained to drain roadways, not to provide private property drainage Pierce County Planning and Land Services Permits may be required depending on maintenance or improvement needs Contact the PALS Development Center There are agricultural exemptions for many drainage maintenance activities Drainage Districts Responsible if problem is located on infrastructure maintained by Drainage District Improvements may require additional taxing of those in the Drainage District Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) PC Conservation District Permits may be required depending on maintenance or improvement needs Help with ditch maintenance and improvement Soil practices and drainage tiles Farm Planning and Agricultural Assistance 18

19 Agency Agency Roles by Issue: Beavers Pierce County Surface Water Management Role Responsible if the beaver problem is located on SWM property and is causing problems on neighboring properties Pierce County Roads Responsible if the beaver problem is located on PC Roads property or ROW and is causing problems on neighboring properties Drainage Districts Responsible if the beaver problem is located on Drainage District maintained property or ditches Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Website and staff can provide information about possible solutions and future prevention 19

20 Agency Roles by Issue: Overall Conditions Agency Pierce County Surface Water Management Pierce County Roads Pierce County Planning and Land Services Drainage Districts Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) PC Conservation District WSU Puyallup US Geologic Services Pierce County Flood Control Zone District US Army Corps of Engineers UW Climate Impacts Group Role If the problem is resulting from overall river management or changing conditions then the affected agencies need to hear concerns, but solving the problem is likely part of larger land-use planning, flood management planning, or other effort. Puyallup and Muckleshoot Indian 20

21 Other Efforts King County Drainage Assistance Program Streamlining permits Programmatic SEPA ditch maintenance Floodplains by Design Effort that supports better local balancing of needs between: Flood risk reduction/drainage Habitat improvements Agricultural viability Other interests: Economic vitality Water quality Recreation Etc. 21

22 WORKSHOP SERIES Clarifying Questions Any questions about the information that was presented? 22

23 Mini-Discussion 23

24 Registration PCD NRCS Environment al Conditions KCD SWM: Pierce County Surface Water Management PALS: Pierce County Planning and Land Services Roads: Pierce County Roads WDFW: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife DD: Drainage Districts Environmental Conditions PCD: Pierce Conservation District NRCS: Natural Resource Conservation Service Other Programs KCD: King County Drainage Assistance Program FBD: Floodplains by Design FBD Maps Presentation Screen Snac ks Infrastructure/Permitting DD SWM PAL S Road s WDF W 24

25 Next Steps What additional information or dialogue would help you that should be advanced in a group setting like this? Note: Individual needs we will try to address in individual forums. WORKSHOP SERIES 25

26 Technical Support Pierce County Departments: Communications Planning and Land Services Public Works: Roads and Surface Water Management Sustainability Drainage District #10 Floodplains by Design King County Drainage Assistance Program Natural Resource Conservation Service Pierce Conservation District Puyallup Watershed Initiative WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife 26

27 Thank You 27