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TEAMS FROM THE Sokokomish Tribe and the state Department of Ecology sample the river at Chico Eddy Monday. Keith Dublanica, (far left) a tribal biologist, and Andrea Frangiosa, (foreground on rocks) an intern with the tribe, take readings while DOE's Guy Hoyle-Dodson (back to camera) and Roberta Woods retrieve bottles. Tribe, D(3E joining forces to study Skokomish wa By MARY DUNCAN While politics may lead to in- teresting bedfellows, water- quality efforts in the Skokomish Watershed have resulted in an intriguing streambed alliance. The Skokomish Tribe and the Washington State Department of Ecology are joining efforts in sampling for fecal coliform bac- teria in the lower Skokomish River, including its tributaries. The year-long study initiated in January includes monthly sam- piing at several sites on the river as well as sites on Purdy, Weav- er, Ten-acre, Vance and Hunter creeks. What both will obtain is com- parable data which will allow DOE and the tribe to more accu- rately chart the future course of the river's health. In the long term, programs could result to improve practices along the river which otherwise could contribute to its diminishing water quality. MANY POSSIBLE causes have been suggested for in- creased levels of fecal coliform in the river, explained Sandy Howard, DOE public informa- tion officer. In this rural farm area, livestock and wildlife are contributors. Residences rely on on-site septic systems. "Ecology is studying these stream segments because past Music in Park set to go this summer The Olde Towne Shelton Asso- ciation will host its fifth annual Music in the Park concert series in July and August. Slated for each Thursday from data suggest they do not meet state water-quality standards due to contamination from fecal coliform bacteria," Howard noted. "In addition, nearby An- nas Bay is threatened with future shellfish harvest restrictions, in part thought to be due to fecal coli- form contamination from the Skokomish River." The upper watershed has been heavily logged, Howard added, resulting in increased runoff into the lower river bottom which has risen dramatically over time. Frequent flooding contrib- utes to decreased water quality too, she noted. Using a DOE grant, the Sko- komish Tribe conducted a water- quality study of the river from 1995-97, Howard said, and the re- suits showed levels of fecal coli- form in the lower river exceeded the limits allowed under state standards. ECOLOGY STAFF also con- ducted a water-quality needs as- sessment for the eastern Olym- pic Basin, which included most of Mason County, Howard con- tinued. Because the stream seg- ments used for sampling were identified as high priorities for water cleanup plans, the fecal co- liform study was initiated. Keith Dublanica, biologist with the tribe, said both the tribe and DOE are concerned with maintaining good water quality on the river. Fish need tributar- ies with healthy habitat to spawn, and marine health, including shellfish, depends on the health of the freshwater too. "It's not to the tribe's benefit to have im- paired waters," he commented. Contaminants, including fe- cal coliform, flow into the streams and end up in the river which then dumps its load at the mouth near shellfish beds, Du- blanica pointed out. The health of the river is essential in protect- ing clam and oyster beds which the tribal members work. "The tribe is at the bottom of the bathtub," he observed. He agreed with Howard that there are a number of factors which contrib- ute to impaired water quality in the river and its tributaries. Log- ging and road-building have re- sulted in increased sediment in the river, which leads to deple- tion of oxygen in the water, Du- blanica said. Runoff from fertil- izers can result in increased al- gae blooms, another indicator of oxygen depletion. THE TRIBE wants to be a good neighbor, Dublanica said. This pairing with Ecology assures quality control, he said, since the monthly samples are taken at the same time, at the same stations, but sent to different laboratories. The tribe's samples go to the Thurston County water-quality lab while DOE samples are pro- cessed in the state lab at Manchester. Part of the data which DOE is gathering will be used to estab- lish the "total maximum daily load," or how much bacterial load the river can accept without adversely affecting water quali- ty. Fecal coliform, E. cole and other bacteria are curring in water ful effects to humanS. high levels of fecal E. cole are indicators ating water quality, Guy Hoyle-Dodson, ronmental scientist for The test for E. cole done, Hoyle-Dodson cause he antici it place fecal coliform water-quality s plained that fecal while it can cause "specifically mans. E. cole is, a better indicator of water ty." Howard considers this partnership," noting mesh data will make suits more credible. cedes sometimes the is attacked on its data also acknowledges sometimes leery of is doing. Dublanica also some residents do not stand why the tribe is streams on their like the Department some people have the the tribe's data are STORYBROOK GARD: ,w Over 200 varieties of herbaceous pc herbs, ground covers, flowering shrubs ornamental grasses. We also have Mason hives and compost worms. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.r. 1881 East Crestview Drive, Sheltoxb WA (360) 427-5930 (Take tlighway 3 north of Shelton, turn right on Agate Go fbur miles to Crestview. 2hrn right and drive . e , July 8 through August 19, the MaslieI:[" q.00arqleller raining concerts are set to run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  :)ffere(t in September Jazz, variety, swing and Celtic- I to b e folk music will be represented. ( The association has already booked the 133rd Army National Guard Band, the Prohibition Jazz Washington State University and management, native plants, more about gardening who are Band, Swing Fever and Slainte. (;ooperative Extension in Mason lawns, basic entomology, pest willing to share their newly ac- The association is a nonprofit • County is now accepting applica- management, yard and garden quired knowledge with others are @ tions for its Master Gardener training program. Training will be conducted on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from September 24 to December 3. Classes will include botany, vegetable gardening, soils, small fruit, tree fruit, pesticide safety, weeds, plant pathology, diagnosis pest management, abiotic plant problems, pruning, sound garden- ing, Mason County soils and weather, garden management, re- cycling and plant identification. "In return for this free and unique educational experience,: says 1997 Master Gardener Dick Parrett, "Washington State Uni- versity asks that persons com- pleting the course of instruction volunteer 60 hours of service sharing what they have learned with other gardeners in Mason County. "This service," he explains, "consists of answering gardening questions, diagnosing plant prob- lems, planting and maintaining the demonstration garden and helping people have better gar- dening experiences." People with a desire to learn Hi encouraged to call Bonnie Hall at the Mason County Cooperative Extension Office at 427-9670 or 275-4467, Extension 395, for a Master Gardener class applica- tion. group formed in 1993 by interest- ed citizens and businesspeople to stimulate economic development and promote downtown. It be- came an associate of the Wash- ington State Main Street Pro- gram in the fall of 1996. 'Library fun' event set for school kids A program for youngsters on their spring break is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, April 22, at Shelton's Timberland Library. William G. Reed Library staff- ers will be ready to help school- age children make their own per- sonal spring flowers in a craft ses- sion that begins at 3 p.m. next Thursday. Preregistration is required as the participant number is limited, said a spokesperson for the li- brary. Those who wish to take part can sign up at the youth ser- vice desk at the library at Sev- enth and Alder streets. "i INS36 FS75 !'ll, FS85ilD 'W t 30C.C 25c.c 1  25 C'Cbak "'/S.' , 10.11 Ibs 8.81bs  11.21 . 'u!r" A ,;ht00Sght 8" trimmer deslrled to Leg l(welght trimmer A poweul be easy to sta: lld comfortable e. tlit can meet most brushcutlr that :°m f°r table,>'ls( choresbtrollnd ho0_wner, sdemands will tackmost With the purchase of an FS36 or an FS75 you the louse. wilt be able to purchase a Polvcut 5-head i 0 a, "/" SS.z ,. THAN 814.8B VA&IIm From your friends at SERVICE Tp.u cv.. '::': '  ................ 132 Ibs "--018C86,bs a ........ 0'9SUPERa  0" w/14" Bar & Chain w/18" Bar & Chain w/20" Bar & Chain g flPl @SS "s 'SS "z Get a carrying case, extra loop of WAS '|lS N, SAVE S2O ee mS 'SSS", VS *30" chain, and a Stihl $30.OO valuu @@t TM (OUlCk Designed for firewood Featuring a lifetime cap with purchase Chain AdlUSt) I1111. cutting and around the ignition warranty, the Stlhl Lightweight and powerful, this new saw is a homeowner's dream. home tasks. Side access Farm Boss * delivers an chain tensioner is impressive power-to- standard, weight ratio for those bigger jobs. I of chain saw! O.LV l"S up TO $57.20 VALUE I SKIPWoRTH'S 1603 OLYMPIC HWY. N. 426=087$ S;rlhr00'2 Antique truck show s et Local enthusiasts with the American Truck Historical Socie- ty are planning the fourth annual Antique Truck Show for July 31 at the Mason County Fair- grounds. The show, a truck and automo- tive swap meet, will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Parking and admission are free. Inibrmation about the event is available iom Jim Jolly at 426- 5468 or Bill McGee at 426-2120. • Trained and competent technicians • 12 months or 12,000 mile warranty • Free local shuttle service i ii ,111 =J IIIII I11 IIII IIm i i i i i iiiii ,, "'; 426=2271 123 Front Street Page 10 Shelton-M County• ca Ihlc, ... and Mushroom Compost Brady Trucking Co. Inc. 920 East Johns Prairie Road ,urnal - Thursc 15, 1999 TEAMS FROM THE Sokokomish Tribe and the state Department of Ecology sample the river at Chico Eddy Monday. Keith Dublanica, (far left) a tribal biologist, and Andrea Frangiosa, (foreground on rocks) an intern with the tribe, take readings while DOE's Guy Hoyle-Dodson (back to camera) and Roberta Woods retrieve bottles. Tribe, D(3E joining forces to study Skokomish wa By MARY DUNCAN While politics may lead to in- teresting bedfellows, water- quality efforts in the Skokomish Watershed have resulted in an intriguing streambed alliance. The Skokomish Tribe and the Washington State Department of Ecology are joining efforts in sampling for fecal coliform bac- teria in the lower Skokomish River, including its tributaries. The year-long study initiated in January includes monthly sam- piing at several sites on the river as well as sites on Purdy, Weav- er, Ten-acre, Vance and Hunter creeks. What both will obtain is com- parable data which will allow DOE and the tribe to more accu- rately chart the future course of the river's health. In the long term, programs could result to improve practices along the river which otherwise could contribute to its diminishing water quality. MANY POSSIBLE causes have been suggested for in- creased levels of fecal coliform in the river, explained Sandy Howard, DOE public informa- tion officer. In this rural farm area, livestock and wildlife are contributors. Residences rely on on-site septic systems. "Ecology is studying these stream segments because past Music in Park set to go this summer The Olde Towne Shelton Asso- ciation will host its fifth annual Music in the Park concert series in July and August. Slated for each Thursday from data suggest they do not meet state water-quality standards due to contamination from fecal coliform bacteria," Howard noted. "In addition, nearby An- nas Bay is threatened with future shellfish harvest restrictions, in part thought to be due to fecal coli- form contamination from the Skokomish River." The upper watershed has been heavily logged, Howard added, resulting in increased runoff into the lower river bottom which has risen dramatically over time. Frequent flooding contrib- utes to decreased water quality too, she noted. Using a DOE grant, the Sko- komish Tribe conducted a water- quality study of the river from 1995-97, Howard said, and the re- suits showed levels of fecal coli- form in the lower river exceeded the limits allowed under state standards. ECOLOGY STAFF also con- ducted a water-quality needs as- sessment for the eastern Olym- pic Basin, which included most of Mason County, Howard con- tinued. Because the stream seg- ments used for sampling were identified as high priorities for water cleanup plans, the fecal co- liform study was initiated. Keith Dublanica, biologist with the tribe, said both the tribe and DOE are concerned with maintaining good water quality on the river. Fish need tributar- ies with healthy habitat to spawn, and marine health, including shellfish, depends on the health of the freshwater too. "It's not to the tribe's benefit to have im- paired waters," he commented. Contaminants, including fe- cal coliform, flow into the streams and end up in the river which then dumps its load at the mouth near shellfish beds, Du- blanica pointed out. The health of the river is essential in protect- ing clam and oyster beds which the tribal members work. "The tribe is at the bottom of the bathtub," he observed. He agreed with Howard that there are a number of factors which contrib- ute to impaired water quality in the river and its tributaries. Log- ging and road-building have re- sulted in increased sediment in the river, which leads to deple- tion of oxygen in the water, Du- blanica said. Runoff from fertil- izers can result in increased al- gae blooms, another indicator of oxygen depletion. THE TRIBE wants to be a good neighbor, Dublanica said. This pairing with Ecology assures quality control, he said, since the monthly samples are taken at the same time, at the same stations, but sent to different laboratories. The tribe's samples go to the Thurston County water-quality lab while DOE samples are pro- cessed in the state lab at Manchester. Part of the data which DOE is gathering will be used to estab- lish the "total maximum daily load," or how much bacterial load the river can accept without adversely affecting water quali- ty. Fecal coliform, E. cole and other bacteria are curring in water ful effects to humanS. high levels of fecal E. cole are indicators ating water quality, Guy Hoyle-Dodson, ronmental scientist for The test for E. cole done, Hoyle-Dodson cause he antici it place fecal coliform water-quality s plained that fecal while it can cause "specifically mans. E. cole is, a better indicator of water ty." Howard considers this partnership," noting mesh data will make suits more credible. cedes sometimes the is attacked on its data also acknowledges sometimes leery of is doing. Dublanica also some residents do not stand why the tribe is streams on their like the Department some people have the the tribe's data are STORYBROOK GARD: ,w Over 200 varieties of herbaceous pc herbs, ground covers, flowering shrubs ornamental grasses. We also have Mason hives and compost worms. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.r. 1881 East Crestview Drive, Sheltoxb WA (360) 427-5930 (Take tlighway 3 north of Shelton, turn right on Agate Go fbur miles to Crestview. 2hrn right and drive . e , July 8 through August 19, the MaslieI:[" q.00arqleller raining concerts are set to run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  :)ffere(t in September Jazz, variety, swing and Celtic- I to b e folk music will be represented. ( The association has already booked the 133rd Army National Guard Band, the Prohibition Jazz Washington State University and management, native plants, more about gardening who are Band, Swing Fever and Slainte. (;ooperative Extension in Mason lawns, basic entomology, pest willing to share their newly ac- The association is a nonprofit • County is now accepting applica- management, yard and garden quired knowledge with others are @ tions for its Master Gardener training program. Training will be conducted on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from September 24 to December 3. Classes will include botany, vegetable gardening, soils, small fruit, tree fruit, pesticide safety, weeds, plant pathology, diagnosis pest management, abiotic plant problems, pruning, sound garden- ing, Mason County soils and weather, garden management, re- cycling and plant identification. "In return for this free and unique educational experience,: says 1997 Master Gardener Dick Parrett, "Washington State Uni- versity asks that persons com- pleting the course of instruction volunteer 60 hours of service sharing what they have learned with other gardeners in Mason County. "This service," he explains, "consists of answering gardening questions, diagnosing plant prob- lems, planting and maintaining the demonstration garden and helping people have better gar- dening experiences." People with a desire to learn Hi encouraged to call Bonnie Hall at the Mason County Cooperative Extension Office at 427-9670 or 275-4467, Extension 395, for a Master Gardener class applica- tion. group formed in 1993 by interest- ed citizens and businesspeople to stimulate economic development and promote downtown. It be- came an associate of the Wash- ington State Main Street Pro- gram in the fall of 1996. 'Library fun' event set for school kids A program for youngsters on their spring break is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, April 22, at Shelton's Timberland Library. William G. Reed Library staff- ers will be ready to help school- age children make their own per- sonal spring flowers in a craft ses- sion that begins at 3 p.m. next Thursday. Preregistration is required as the participant number is limited, said a spokesperson for the li- brary. Those who wish to take part can sign up at the youth ser- vice desk at the library at Sev- enth and Alder streets. "i INS36 FS75 !'ll, FS85ilD 'W t 30C.C 25c.c 1  25 C'Cbak "'/S.' , 10.11 Ibs 8.81bs  11.21 . 'u!r" A ,;ht00Sght 8" trimmer deslrled to Leg l(welght trimmer A poweul be easy to sta: lld comfortable e. tlit can meet most brushcutlr that :°m f°r table,>'ls( choresbtrollnd ho0_wner, sdemands will tackmost With the purchase of an FS36 or an FS75 you the louse. wilt be able to purchase a Polvcut 5-head i 0 a, "/" SS.z ,. THAN 814.8B VA&IIm From your friends at SERVICE Tp.u cv.. '::': '  ................ 132 Ibs "--018C86,bs a ........ 0'9SUPERa  0" w/14" Bar & Chain w/18" Bar & Chain w/20" Bar & Chain g flPl @SS "s 'SS "z Get a carrying case, extra loop of WAS '|lS N, SAVE S2O ee mS 'SSS", VS *30" chain, and a Stihl $30.OO valuu @@t TM (OUlCk Designed for firewood Featuring a lifetime cap with purchase Chain AdlUSt) I1111. cutting and around the ignition warranty, the Stlhl Lightweight and powerful, this new saw is a homeowner's dream. home tasks. Side access Farm Boss * delivers an chain tensioner is impressive power-to- standard, weight ratio for those bigger jobs. I of chain saw! O.LV l"S up TO $57.20 VALUE I SKIPWoRTH'S 1603 OLYMPIC HWY. N. 426=087$ S;rlhr00'2 Antique truck show s et Local enthusiasts with the American Truck Historical Socie- ty are planning the fourth annual Antique Truck Show for July 31 at the Mason County Fair- grounds. The show, a truck and automo- tive swap meet, will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Parking and admission are free. Inibrmation about the event is available iom Jim Jolly at 426- 5468 or Bill McGee at 426-2120. • Trained and competent technicians • 12 months or 12,000 mile warranty • Free local shuttle service i ii ,111 =J IIIII I11 IIII IIm i i i i i iiiii ,, "'; 426=2271 123 Front Street Page 10 Shelton-M County• ca Ihlc, ... and Mushroom Compost Brady Trucking Co. Inc. 920 East Johns Prairie Road ,urnal - Thursc 15, 1999