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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