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\LIBOARD of CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERSMINUTES for the week of Janualy 9 - 13, 2OL7
WORK SESSIONThe work session convened at 9:01 a.m., Monday, January 9. Present were Commissioners Peach andJohnson, and Administrator Jones. Commissioner Ozias is excused.
Items of discussion per the agenda published January 5 were:. Calendar/Correspondence. Request for qualifications and peformance data from Engineering and Surveying firms for various
work to be performed during the coming year. Request for approval of waiver of bids to enter into an agreement with Environmental Science
Associates for the Shoreline Management Plan. Agreement with Washington State Recreation and Conservation Board and Salmon Recovery
Funding Board for the design portíon of the Lower Dungeness River Floodplain Design project. Request approval for the expenditure of funds for the Emergency Water Filtration Unit that has
been provided by the Joyce Fire Department Auxiliary
Meeting adjourned at 10:24 a,m
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERSChair Ozias called the meeting to order at 10:03 a.m., Tuesday, January 10. Also present wereCommissioners Johnson and Peach, and Administrator Jones.
REQUEST FOR MODTFTCATTONS/APPROVAL OF AGENDAAdd the following:3d Request for approval of waiver of bids to enter into an agreement with Environmental Science
Associates for the Shoreline Management PlanACTION TAKEN: CBPm to adopt the agenda as modified, CRJs, mc
PUBLIC COMMENTo Mark Jackson, Superintendent of Port Angeles School District 121, commented the new levy is not a
new tax it's a continuation of the current levy that will expire December 2017, This levy covers 22percent of the school budget. He notes the levy has been renamed to Educational Programs andOperations Levy. He reported the levy funds will assist with reducing class sizes and athletic, musicand skill center programs. He appreciates the partnership he has with the County, City and familiesof Clallam County.
o Steve Methner, Co-Chair of Port Angeles Citizens for Education, commented they are the citizensgroup that advocates for passage of school measures. He echoed Jackson that this is not a newtax, but a renewable one that we are currently paying. He notes that this is an economic issue, Agood economy needs good schools. He poínts out there is a lot of talk at the state level oneducation funding. Even with the funds from the state the amount received will not cover theamount needed locally.
o Chuck Lisk, Port Angeles School District 121, commented the tax is a renewal of the current taxbeing paid, He notes the last failed levy happened in 1969 and that was the year that class sizesincreased and there were no programs. He points out that the school district graduates 85 percentof the kids that come through the school and the state average is 78 percent. He stated 90 percentof the kids participate in after school programs.
o Kenneth Reandeau, 181 West Lyre River Road, Port Angeles, feels we need to maintain a strongclass and skill level and urged others to vote to pass the levy.
CONSENT AGENDAla Approval of vouchers for the week of January 4ACTION TAKEN: CBPm to adopt the consent agenda, CRIs, mc
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REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONSo CBP reported he met with Mary Ellen Winborn and Clallam County PUD representatives and they
are in the process of scheduling an upcoming joint meeting with all Commissioners present. Henotes he had a meeting wÍth Sarah Creachbaum, Olympic National Parks Superintendent, inregarding the fatality that occurred on Highway 101 around Lake Crescent. He extended an offerduring the meeting that if there is anything the Board could do to assist with the hazardous treesaround Lake Crescent they would be interested in helping. He reports that on January 17 at 6p.m. there will be a public meeting at the Port Angeles School District building for sustainable yieldand marbled murrelet environmental impact statements that are currently out for review.
. Selinda Barkhuis, Treasurer, updated there were 17 applications received for the 2 open positionsin the her office. She notes interuiews have been completed and offers were made. She hopes tohave the candidates starting by February.
BIDS AND AWARDS2a Request for qualifications from Architecture and Engineering firms for the year of 20L7ACTION TAKEN: CBPm to approve, CRIs, mc
ADMINISTRATION3a Approval of minutes for the week of December 19ACTION TAKEN: CBPm to approve, CRIs; CBP and CMO vote in favor, CRJ abstains, mc
3b Resolution establishing a position in support of Proposition 1 Port Angeles School District 121Replacement Educational Programs and Operational Levy
ACTION TAKEN: CBPm to adopt, CRJs, mc
3c Letter of promulgation regarding Comprehensive Emergency Management PlanACTION TAKEN: CBPm to approve, CRJs, mc
3d Request for approval of waiver of bids to enter into an agreement with Environmental ScienceAssociates for the Shoreline Management Plan
ACTION TAKEN: CRlm to approve, CBPs, mc
PUBLIC WORKS4a Resolution to initiate a County Road project designated as CRP C1242, Construction Pavement
StripingACTION TAKEN: CBPm to adopt, CRIs, mc
4b Resolution to initiate a County Road project desígnated as CRP CL243, Traffic Control DevicesACTION TAKEN: CBPm to adopt, CRJs, mc
Board recessed at 10:29 a.m. and reconvened at 10:33 a.m
HEARTNG(S)H1 Ordinance creatíng a chapter títled "Integrated Weed Management"
. Cathy Lucero, Noxious Weed Coordinator, reports a change has been made to the draftordinance to reflect no title designation. She notes no changes have been made to the rest ofthe document. She commented it's her understanding that Code Publishing will determÍne thelocation of the Ordinance. Lucero gave the attached presentation on the background andefforts to control different types of noxious weeds.
o CMC opened the public hearing.. The following people spoke:
o BilldeOng, 980 Wentworth Road, Forks (see attached)o Leonard Horst, BB0 North Mariott Ave, Sequimo Jill Silver, 1563 Mora Road, Forks (see attached)
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o Darlene Schanfald, 901 Medsker Road, Sequim (see attached)o Harley Oien, 215 Rife Road, Port Angeleso Juanice Reyes, 77 Ferndale Drive, Sequimo Melanie Greer, 810 East 5th Street, Port Angeleso Fred Grant, 792 West Sequim Bay Road, Sequimo Jack Janis, 235 Wildwood Lane, Sequimo Ed Bowen, P.O. Box 111, Clallam Bay (see attached)o Shelley Taylor, P.O. Box 1835, Sequimo Jenny Knoth, 2012 West 7th Street, Port Angeles (see attached)o Janet Ma"r., ll2 Lockerbíe Place, Port Angeles (see attached)o Derek Steffes, 100 South Olympic View, Sequimo Beth Loveridge, 140 Erving Jacobs Road, Port Angeleso Jane Vanderhoof, 585 Wasankari Road, Port Angeleso Jon Pincelli, 1634 Chicken Coop Road, Sequim
Board recessed at 12:58 p.m. and reconvened at 1:08 p.m. to continue the hearing
o Ernie Latson, 4506 South Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeleso Kia Armstrong, 210 Friendly Lane, Sequim (see attached)o Patty McManus, 230 Simpson Road, Sequimo Ed Chadd, 307 West 6th Street, Port Angeleso Peter Vanderhoof, 585 Wasankari Road, Port Angeleso Chandra Johnson, 533 West 10th Street, Port Angeleso Harry Bell, 1216 East 2nd Street, Port Angeleso Tom Mix, 303 Dahlia Llama, Sequimo Vanessa Lemke, 2404 West 12th Street, Port Angeleso Elton Homan, 293 Vert Road, Port Angeleso Bruce Paul, 121 Skí Drive, Forkso John Bornsworth, P.O. Box 3106, Port Angeleso Virginia Shogren, 961 West Oak Court, Sequim (see attached)
o The following people were listed on the sign-up sheet and did not speak:o James Felder, 46 Heckel Road, Port Angeleso Lisa Lyon,24L Avellana Road, Sequimo Steve Reinhart, P.O. Box 2494,Port Angeleso Elisabeth Hegyi, P.O. Box 2494, Port Angeleso Greg Butler, 5403 South Mount Angeles Road, Port Angeleso Carol Johnson, P.O. Box 1057, Port Angeleso Diana Kohler, 261 Harbor View Drive, Port Angeleso Cathy Wagner, 81 SummerseÇ Sequimo Kate Sheffield, 170 Mains Road, Sequimo Esther Homan, 293 Vert Road, Port Angeleso Ellen Fetchiet, 204 West Columbus, Port Angeles
. The following people sent in written testimony:ShariS. VanEnkevort, Serena Mylchreest, Alfredo Quafto, Karen K. Klein, Lauren Turner, MarkNewbold, Carol von Borstel, Bruce von Borstel, Pamela ClarÇ Dolores and Robert Darst, JanetMax, Judy Larson, Ernie Kozun, Kia Kozun, CrystalTack, Darlene Schanfald, Pamela Hastings,Cathy Lucero, Steven Hopkins, Sandra Twomey, John Earhart, Lauren Kerr, Gig Kerr, ShelleyLesh, Martin Gutowski, Anita Matthay, Julie and Phil Roe, Carrie Kalína, Sandy Shadforth,Bernadette Thill, Sheridan Stenberg, Abigail Berg, Linda Wenzel, Terrel Brown, CharlesDeRykus, Helen Forshee, Susan Johnson, Kristi Steben, Elden Housinger, Ursula Naylor, DenisBody, Mary L. Nelligan, Karen Tharaldsen, Gary Avender, Alice McCracken, David and PamErickon, Melissa M., Sherrie Ebenal, Lisa Dougherty, Karin Koller-Webb, John Webb, JudithBroadhurst, Victoria Larson, Neva Miller, Robin Little, Karlyn Langjahr, Eycke Strickland,Colleen Cunningham, Heidi M. Johnson, Dan and Judy Harvey, Marolee Smith, Tara Sparkman,Maureen Lindh, Mark Bennett, Barbara J. Carpenter, David and Donna Huswic( Doug
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Hendrickson, Marilyn and Terry Harbaugh, Dan and Judy Harvey, CarolTurner, Sue Coffman,Rob Snyder, Bruce Paul, Mike Radford, Bonnie Schmidt, Josey Paul, Edward Schmid, Paul andMary Farley, Carly Zeckser, Pam Seaman, Darlin Beach, Jessica Dressel, Greg Haubrich, TomShindler, Sheryl Bell, Jev Unick, Jenny Knoth, Alfred Cairo, Sherrie Ebenal, John Petrotta,Michelle Hirsekorn, Joanne Mathias, Lawrence Magliola, Robyn L, Phelps, Chris Tipton, Georgeand Jolie Will, Carol VB, Karen Tharaldsen, Susan Chadd, Michelle Hirsekorn, Joanne Mathias,Mary D., Robyn L. Phelps, John Petrotta, Heather McHugh, Rob Snyder, Bruce Paul, MikeRadford, Bonnie Schmidt, Josey Paul, Edward Schmid, Paul and Mary Farley, Carly Zeckser,Pam Seaman, Darlin Beach, Jessica Dressel, Greg Haubrich, Tom Shindler, Sheryl Bell, JevUnick, Jenny Knoth, Lawrence Magliola, Carrol Hull, Ann FlacÇ Jeff Smith, Níkk¡ B. Booth, AnnZimmerman, Edith J. McArdle, Karl Houk, Janet Green, Kristen lrven, Laura Campbell, GabrielHatton, Margaret Ranney, Jeff LeMaitre, Tim and Claudia Adkins, Nolan Williams, Aimee J.Wood, Michael and Cheryl Gerardi, Michelle Sorter, William Sorter, Carole and Bill Woods,Lance lrven, Yvonne Yokota, Nancy Watson, Blythe Barbo, Claude BannicÇ Virgina Russell,Kathryn R. Cardarelle, Juanice L. Reyes, Josh Gloor, Patty Waite, Katherin J, Orth, Debra Koich,Rebecca Zambito, Janet Wielbicki, Walter, Wielbicki, Kayla Morgan, Eric Johnson, Sally Parry,Thomas Whipple, Anthony F. Wooten, Jr., Lindsey Wooten, Lanie Cates, Donna Criscione,Russell and Arlene McAlelland, PhilJohnson, Rick Fletcher, L.D. Lawrence, anne Braddock,Katherine Drovdahl, Noelle Johnson, Jennifer Miller, Aaron Reno, Dennis L. Ketcham, KristiNiclas, Warren Parker, Craig Flic( Deborah Fischer, Joann McConnell, Jev UnicÇ Wade Collins,Sylvia Stanton, Fifi Lee, Paul Nielsen, Donne Fregear, Frances L. Rice, Natalie Hall, Pam Fries,Amelia Pohl, James Franich, Catherine A. Martineau, Ivy Phillips, Jeff Ryan, James H. Goldman,Sandra Goodwic( Kurt Webehdorfer, Casey Martschinske, Susan Matthews, D. Komhreff, PaulL. Roess, Mary Cote, Marissa Schindler, Laurey Hansen-Carl, Maureen Lindh, Zachary Hoskins,Linea Hansen, Joey Gish, Chandra Johnson, Sydney Dineen, Sarah Berastein, Maria Roragen,Jesse Greenwald, Patricia Wesseler, Analise Graziani, Marshal Roragen, Sally Braithwaite, EricL. Wright, Randy Johnson, Matthew McGann, Sonja Dartt, Sara Denise Helehan, Nikki Stidham,George W. Penic, Joy Sheedy, Jessie Newberg, Steven Feingold, Daniel Shuman, AlfredoQuarto, Dr. Don Cooper, John Matsko, Janet Max, Judi Funaro, Patricia Nathan, RebeccaFlood, Robert Sean Flood, Paul Carter, Nancy Rood, Carol Burnaman, Darcy O'Brien, MatthewO'Brien, Wendy Merrill, Sallie Constant, Adam Bowerman, Caroline M. Smith, Nolan Williams,Breanna Krumpe, Kathleen Edmiston, Margaret Fivash, Melíssa Klein, Heidi Hietpas, NancySteffey, Kia Armstrong, Quinn Smith, Susan Baker, Roxanne Brandelius, Aaron Scarborough,Curt Armstrong, Chris Tipton, Sid Maroney, Sarah Salazar-Tipton, Henning Erben, Theodore M.Henry, Audrey Lato, Erde Sun, Lisa Doughefi, DenÍse Hupfer, Mark Lawrence, M,S. Bedinger,Mary Bedinger, Susan Roberts, Mary Wong, Terrel Brown, Elisabeth Hegyi, Milan Pohl, SuzanneRobertson, Mary Comeau, Ann Gilson, Keith A. Wollen, Ronda Anderson, Shelby Winters,Helena Pohl, Dwight and M.E. Bartholomew, Danielle Mills, Sheryl Bell, Karen Huber, Daniel J.Lowthian, Myla Gloor-Nelson, Richard Bumgarner, Stella Allen, Kelly Hagood, Liz Bumgarner,Rachel Covault, TeriCrockett, Evan Miller, Lindsey Lowthian, Barbara Johnson, Michael Castle,Kathleen Sandum, Courtney Franklin, Elizabeth Kemp, Autumn Davidson, Valerie Horton, ErikBudrow, Eva Kozun, Ernest Kozun, Jr., Balyn Rose, Eleanor Rose, Curt Haugen, Jess Haugen,Milo Haugen, Hawskley Haugen, Stacy Mestre, Alissa Macpherson, Anna Bunk, Robin Reese,PaulJones, Mike Medler, Beth Ann Brackett, Kate Sheffield, John Vass, James Burtle, NoahBresler, Judy Schwandt-Collins, Priscilla Schloss, Laurel Hargis, Steven Hargis, Carol Knaup,Robert Alan Bohnaker, Orvílle J. Wiley, Patricia McCauley, Jennifer Dix, Danette Grady, Alan H.Jones, Cynthia Goldner, Jean O'Keefe, Anna Moretz, Lianne Zwenger, Douglas Ranney, CaralieS. Jones, Diane Hood, Don Myers, Sheridan D, Stenberg, Madelaine Moir, Katherine Wieseman,David Bryan, Katherine Duff, Diane Frandsen, Shelley Smith, Suzanne Wood, Sue Chickman,Elliot Collins, Eloise Kailin M.D., Donnalee Culver, Scott Culver, Deborah Gillem, ValerieSurgeon, Jeri L. Hankins, Mark Gillem, Suzanne (no last name), Kathleen McCormick, SuzanneF. Anderson, John Stednick, Terry Smith, Julie Schreck, Bruce von Borstel, Carol von Borstel,John Dolan, Leslie Dolan, Shawna Bebo, Eric Sisk, L. Mark Elbroch, David Bates, Britney Bates,Yur Zhu Míller, Donna Saunders, Jeffrey K. Pickett, Carolynn Pickett, mark and Gayleen Hays,Jessica Thompson, Shelley Alexander, Bruce Miller, Vonnie J. Voris, Evan Miller, Carol Fleming,
BOARD of CLALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERSMINUTES for the week of January 9 - 13, 2OL7Page 5
Estella G. Mixson, Natash Railey-Yanruood, Matt Daoust, Catherine Muller, Rebecca Wild,Kimberly M. King, Ashley Kurtze, A. Metis, JillVarvell, C.E. Arabatzis, Marian Wilson, RuthannA. Toney, Barbara A. Bentley, Rosemary Freed, Jacqueline Bernard, Christine Liljeholm,Kathryn Sheffield, Lisa DeGon, Karla Forsbeck, Richard DeBusman, Nancy DeBusman, KathrynCooper, Brenda Carpenter, Mike Carpenter, Amy M. Deleon, Joshua Sylvesh, Richie Vogel,Nancy Morris-Vogel, jay Carlson, Miranda J. Corcoran, Laura Davis, Melanie Meyer, AnaleighOtis, Debbie Chamblin, William C. Stubes, Don Kanter, Mariana Navarro-Kanter, Neiluter Naini,Cindy Sylvester, Charlotte L. Frazier, Gregg Graff, Cathy Abandonato, Robert Flood, SusanFlood, Barbara Hart, Hurbert Houle, Tina Houle, Dale Robinson, Randy Sorenson, GeriAnnCotton, Sheryl Bell, Jay T. Carlson, Pamela Simmons, Jennifer Ebenroth, Randy L. Johnson,Catherine P. Wagner, D. Wagner, Ryan Murphy, Marcia Warren, Amanda Murphy, Oruille J.Wiley and Janet Rose Marschall.
ACTION TAKEN: CBPm to close the hearing and the adopt ordinance, CRJs, mc
PUBLIC COMMENT. Ed Bowen, P.O. Box 111, Clallam Bay, commented that the last update on the Shoreline Master
Program website was in May 2015, but we are approving more fundíng. He has some concernsmore money is being added to this, but the public isn't involved. He notes he heard the TrustLands AdvÍsory Committee is in the process of putting a report together. He and others in the publicare very interested in seeing the results of the report (see attached).
Meeting concluded at2:28 a.m. and contínued to 9 a.m., Tuesdaç January 17
PASSED AND ADOPTED this thirty-first day of January 2OI7
OF CI.ALLAM COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mark Cha
John
Gores, Clerk of the B¡II
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS:AJJ Administrator Jim Jones, Jr.CMO Commissioner Mark OziasCRJ Commissioner Randy JohnsonCBP Commíssioner Bill Peach
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PonTAnCELESSCUOOL DISTRICT
Advocacy .
This Levg is not o newtøx.It is a renewal of the tax approved byvoters in 2015. The current Levy is set
to expire December 31,2017.
This Levg bridges the gop in the state's funding of education.
This Levg funds 22% of our school district's daily operating budget. State
and federal dollars fund 78% of the day-to-day operations.
This Levg supports importont school functions. Levy dollars will con-
tinue to fund reasonably low class sizes, student transportation, athletics,
music programs, extracurricular activities, special education, career techprograms, highly capable programs, technology, maintenance and basic
education.
This Levg is for o frxed amount.59,100,000 will be collected each year
on all taxable property within the Port Angeles School District for fouryears - 2018,2019,2020 and2O21.
The levg amount collected does not incredse after Ít is set in ploce.
This Levg hos o tax rote estimated to be close to the røte wecurrently pag. For 2018, it's estimated tax payers will pay 53.30 per
51,000 of assessed property; for 2019, $:.20 per $1,000; for 2020, $3.23per $1,000; and 2021, $3.20 per 51,000.
What do tøxpogers pog now?ln 2016, taxpayers paid 53.20 per $1,000 of assessed property.
Estimate how much gou'd pog in 2018: Locate your assessed propertyvalue. Divide it by 51,000. Multiply this amount by the estimated tax rate.
Exomple: $200,000 home/S1,000 x 53.30 = 555 per month; 5660 annual(ln 2016 this same home = $53 per month; $640 annual).
HOWYOUR LOCAL LEVY DOLLARWILL BE SPENT
Tran5portation, 4%
Food Service,3%
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSAND OPERATION
REPLACEMENTLEVY
Election Doy - Februorg 14,2017
Election Dog is Februørg 14,2017.Ballots will be sent to your mailbox on or near
January 25,2017.
For more detoiled informotion, pleose visitwww.p orto ng elessch ools.org a n d I o o k fo rLevg News on our home poge.
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o Not a ner+¡ Êax. Itos a renewal of the one we atready par and whích last renewed in Z{llS,
. Thfu four-year leqy ís for continuing progranils and operations, and does not fund newfacflities,
THT LTVY PAVS FOR VOCATIONAL/TTCHNICAL PROGRAMS, SPORTS, MUSIT, BUSTS, COUNSILORS, ANt}
OTHER TSSTNTIALS. THTST ART CRITICAL TO ûRTAT SCHOOLS ANt} ART WORTH MAINTAINING
r our community depends on our schoors, our bueínesses andprospective employers also rely on süong schools with relevant programs tokeep their workforce and attract newgrowth,
tfofiy[s T0 Rmrwffit p0nÍA]tcg.ts scHfl(lt ury r$nuAnyll,zültFor msre infarmaiion or to voluntecr'
ffi www.facebook.com/supportoaschools.
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Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 18,20L7 3:30 PM'Ed Bowen'
Jones, iim; Gores, AlannaRE: Additional public comment to the BOCC L0JAN20L7 second public comment period
Ed,
Thank you for your note and for your thoughtful comments. I apologize for the length of the public hearing and we willbe certain your comments are added to the record for that meeting.
I appreciate your raising the issue of public engagement and will work with the Director of Community Development tolearn more about what is planned in this arena.
Sincerely,
Mark O
From: Ed Bowen [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, January L0,20L7 6:18 PM
To: Jones, Jim; Peach, Bill; Ozias, Mark; [email protected]: Additional public comment to the BOCC 10J4N2017 second public comment period
Deor comm¡ssioners,
fn my rushed effort lo express my public comment this ofternoon rega?ding the SMP solesource opprovol, r hove now rev¡ewed the 9J4N2017 SOCC worksession video ond hove theseodditíonal comments to submit for your considerotion:
As presented to the county on mqny mony occosions, the Sñ\P updote process hos fqiled itspublic involvement policy to hosf forums on key components of the updote. For WRIA 20 thisspecíficolly involves the Cumulotive fmpoct ond No Net Loss components; to dqte no publíc
forum hos been held in WRIA 20 on such components, ond not known to occur onywhere ¡n
Clollom County for WRIA 20 f or thqt mqtter. W¡th the lqck of confidence in the fCR forWRIA 20 ond the resultíng significont impoct of CMZ issues presen'ted to londowners in WRIA20 tn the NOV 2Ot4 droft, this is qnother key component fhot should hovelshould host q forumwith the aff ected public.
But yet the county (ond Tbelieve it is the elected director DCD ond key under-stoff) spendmore tax dollors for o consultont responsible for o scope of work to move forword withfinolizing the updoted plon; thot should/could ot leost do something in line with the intent ofsuch o forum, qt leost in responding with clority whot these key components of the updote meonto the people of WRIA 20by qt leost responding to comments/testimony receíved, but won't:
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e work will include a cumulative impacts GIS analysis for the shoreline "analysis areas"identified in WRIA 20.
The GIS analysis does not include collectíng any new data that is not otherwise readilya
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available.ESA will brief the County on the methodology in advance of the analysís but will not preparemultiple iterations of the analysis.
this task does not include responding to individual comments.
(Cut ond posted f rom the scope of work 'lhe BOCC opproved sole source ot todoy's meeting.)
This is wrong ond f moke the qccusotion fhe county is in violotion of its published policy topublic engagement on the Clollom County SMP Updote.
Regcrds
Ed Bowen
P.O. Box 111
Clollam 9ay,WA 98326
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Joe MurrayJ. Murray Forestry
Kevin AitkenUS Fish and Wildlife Service
Mike Hagen Michelle MyersHood Canal Salmon Enhancement GroupHoh River Trust
Federal, State, Local, Tribal,Non-profit, Private
LaurelBaldwinWhêtæm County Nox¡ow Weed Control Board
Alison HalpernWashington State Noxious Woed ControlBoård
Glea RomeWashington State University Extens¡on
Cheryl BaÉlettUS Forest Service
Marilyn HarbaughStreamkeepers
Jean SigmarStreamkeepers
regulators, land managers,env¡ ron mental affi I iations
Harry BellGreen Crow
Greg HaubrichWashinglon Stâte Depãrtmênt of Agriculturê
Jill Silver10,000 Years lnstitute
Jennifer BondClallam Conservation District
John KellerWashington State Department ofNatural Resources
Lorenz SollmannUS Fish and Wildlife Mar¡time Refuge System
Dan CampbellNational Park Service
Jenny KnothGreen Crow
Mary Porter-SolbergAudubon Society (OPAS)
CarlChastainPacific Salmon Coal¡tion
Dave LasorsaClallam County Roads Department
Jeanette Stehr-GreenClallam Board of Health
Janet ColesNational Park Serviqe
Wendy McClureNat¡ve Plant Soc¡ety
Hilton TurnbullJamestown S'Klallam Tr¡be
Gretha DavisPeninsula Trails Coalition
Rob McCoyMakah Tribe
Kirsten WhitworthNorth Olympic Peninsula Beekeepers
Cheryl DeckerNational Park Service
Tim MillerWashington State Univers¡tyExtens¡on
Ray WillardWashington State Department of Transportation
Sarah DoyleNorth Olympic Salmon Coalition
Lorrie MittmanNorth Olympic Land Trust
Kim WilliamsLower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Frank GeyerQuileute Tribe
Justin ZanecznyWashington State Department of NaturalResources
Tom MixBackcountry Horsemen Penrnsula Chapter
I reviewed the chcmicals pmposed for rcadsidc ft!ürcnt, and rcricwrd multiplc NVIiSbiological ot¡n¡o¡s thôr ftvicwed ¡he éllecß ofherbicides applied consisrenlly w¡lh ËP¡\ l¡bclinstruqio¡r, in ordcr !o deremine rvhich, iiuy ofthox proposcd for us by the coùnty håd bccûpÊtiousl), cvål¡¡¡lcd. I Íolnd lhar ol lhr sÈlcrol proposed h.rbic¡des. :,4-D ûnd 'lìclopJ'r BEÊh¿d !x)th bæn sfEcit'i*lly evalusled b). our cçotoxi@logist tM. ¡¡d wce found þ cMte aiskofjmpardy (1.'{-D) orJcopardy und Âdvcrse modilìcstion of$i{ìcal h¡biu¡ (Iriclop.vr At:l-:)b&*d or 6eriål appl¡calion, pcr EPA lib!li¡ìg.
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A complex of off-channel habitat on the Hoh River has developed as a success story, whereL0,000 Years Institute and crew from our partner Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition have workedtogether over the past decade to protect native wetland and riparian forest communities frominvasion by non-native plant species, and beavers have come behind us to create several acresof beautiful and highly productive fish and wildlife habitat.
This site Ís located at a floodplain complex we call Morgan's lsland, located south of the UpperHoh Road at MP 6.5. We've worked at this site on knotweed and Scotch broom since 2002, andmore recently on reed canarygrass, which appeared in a few scattered clumps in 2014, likelyfrom imported hay at a ranch upriver.
Knotweed, Scotch broom, and reed canarygrass all impact native ecosystems by replacing food,habitat structure, and altering nutrient inputs and soil chemistry. They're green like our nativeplant communities, but don't feed or house native wildlife, and form monocuttures whichreplace the native plant communities that provide food and habitat structure, among otherservices. One of the causes for ESA -listing of Oregon spotted frogs in NW Oregon and SWWashington is due to habitat changes caused by reed canarygrass.
The Backstory: ln L997, the main-stem river was on the north side of the river channel,eroding the bank and damaging the Upper Hoh Road at MP 6.7. The river began to migratesouthward when a large Sitka spruce tree fell onto the upriver bar in 2OOO, directing flow to thesouth through an old side channel, and subsequently through Morgan's lsland, which isdepicted in the aerial photo below.
Following the aerial is a photo series showing the development of off-channel habitat (OCH),subsequent to the river moving south. The rive/s southern migration exposed a dry gravel bar,which was flowing only in high water events, and on which we conducted a decade of spottreatment on scattered knotweed and Scotch broom plants when the gravel bar was high anddry.
Starting in 20L4, we've prevented this off-channel habitat from filling with reed canarygrass(RCG) by de-seeding and treating fíve 25 foot2 clumps in 2014 and several more small clumps in2015 with aquatically-labeled glyphosate at L% and aquatically-labeled surfactant. This earlyaction, part of the Hoh Riparian Restoration Project (SRFB and RCO project #L}-LL47), has alsostopped the movement of seeds and stems to thousands of vulnerable locations across theadjacent and floodplain downstream. As of the end of season in 2015, allRCG up and down-river has been controlled.
Here's the overview image with numbered photo points, which are described below:
2009 - Photo 1: The abandoned mainstem river channel and gravel bar, looking south across the river about g00 feet to the top of the photo. Theflowing water is a wall-base terrace tributary (WBTT) that beavers were beginning to dam up arong the island to the right. Approximately ten smallknotweed plants were treated, scattered in the open and along the large woody àebris in the distant view on the bar.
2009 - Photo 2: The abandoned old river channel and gravel bar, looking east to the Morgan's Crossing forested floodplain. One of the big logjams constructed by Jefferson County and Federal Highways at MP 6.7 to protect the Upper Hoh Road is visible in the photo. The main-stem river isabout 800 feet to the right of the photo. Crew is pullíng Scotch broom, which remains scattered ir¡"this spot, but is the focus of continued work asthe seedbank continues to move and germinate.
Below: Three small knotweed plants in early october rain at the end of the 2009 season in the area shown in photo 1 above. Due to the depth ofthe root fragment from which they grew, these three 6" shoots took 5 months to sprout! we couldn,t spray in the wet weather, and we didn,twant to leave the plant to be transported elsewhere in wínter flows, so the five of us carefully dug down to see what was there. lt turned out togrow out of two tiny fragments of rhizome... 4 feet down and 4 feet across to get all the roots:
20L4-Photo3: LookingeasttowardttnMorgan'sCrossingfloodplain. BeavershavedammeduptheWBTTalongthetopoftheisland. Thereisstill a seasonally-flooded gravel bar above at the west side of the forested floodplain, but it's narrowed by half by this off-channel pond. The bigclump of grass in the foreground is de-seeded RCG. lt was sprayed with L% Aquanea! and did not reappear this year. All the other vegetation inthe photo is native. Left alone, RCG would completely fill this pond with deep root mats, eliminating both the water and the diverse native plants.
2015 - Photo 4: Ponded off-channel habitat looking west. All vegetation is native except the dead RCG clump in the foreground. The coldhyporheic water in the pond is full of young coho, cutthroat, steelhead, and chinook fry. Frogs, toads, herons, kingfisher, beaver, bear, bobcat,cougar, ellç deer, and more abound. lt's a sweet spot. Gratitude to the beavers, oul. .r.*r, ãnd for funding to do the work.
Summarizing the reed canerygrass story: ln 2009, we observed only four RCG clumps atdifferent spots down the entire Hoh River. We didn't have funding or permits to work on reed
canarygrass, and with a focus on knotweed and no experience in RCG, it didn't arise as an issue
until we found it fully established in beaver ponds and scattered down Elk Creek, a veryproductive left bank spawning and rearing tributary. Finding RCG here, at a point whenknotweed was considerably under control, was deeply discouraging. lndeed, we owe thanks toDave King (retired-WDFW fisheries biologist), who insisted that we survey tributaries forknotweed even though we were certain (and correct) that there was none to find.
Líterature on the species and control methods provided the basis for a protocol specific to large
river systems. According to research, each stem can produce up to 600 seeds which remainviable for up to four years. These float, blow, and are caried to new locations. The protocol(available upon request) includes a new strategy the collection of seeds, which is, designed tostop a new invasion. Observations in other rivers and streams on the Peninsula demonstratethat RCG would f¡llthe floodplain, side-channels, wetlands, and the margins of the entire riverover time, eliminating off-channel habitats where velocity and turbidity is reduced in stormevents and food is abundant, and is an established limiting factor for rearing fish and
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Since we began collecting seeds in2QL2; and based on the reported seed viability, we predicted
RCG should be reduced in sites and numbers by 2015. A total of 3L7 RCG sites were mapped in
2014, which was two years after beginning to collect seeds. This year, 2015, was the third year
since starting seed collection. lt seems to have worked - there were 193 sites this past season,
with an overall corresponding reduction in area. As we're continuing to collect all the seeds in
the river, the tributary and along roads, we expect that RCG will again be reduced nextyear. The riparian restoration project long term goals are complete eradication and toeliminate re-introduction. We're working with all partners in the watershed, as well as toeducate community outside the watershed, to achieve these outcomes.
The take-away: The most important practice to the project's success in protecting these
vulnerable habitats has been early and persistent action including removing every seed.Without early action on the invasive species over the past decade, this entire floodplain and
side channel would be dominated by knotweed, reed canarygrass, and Scotch broom. There
would be no high quality fish habitat, and the native riparian plant communities would be
disappearing, where the impacts to native fish, wildlife, insects, amphibians, and plants wouldbe long-term and much more costly to restore.
lf you'd like to visit any of our worksites on the Hoh River, give a call or send an email.
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Jill Silver, 10,000 Years InstituteBoard, District 1 Representative
January 10,2017
RE: Clallam County's Integrated Roadside Weed Management Draft Ordinance
As an ecologist and director of a non-profit science and conservation group, I again offercomments on the complex issues facing Clallam County in its deliberation over the proposedweed management ordinance. I have observed the spread of invasive species in OlympicPeninsula forests, wetlands, and rivers over 30 years, and have worked to prevent and controltheir spread since 1992. As a member of the Jefferson County weed control board from 2006 to2015,I've worked to increase public education and involvement in invasive species prevention,and to increase funding to support a viable weed progrum. I have previously submittedcomments on in May 2015 andNovember 2016.
As previously described, 10,000 Years Institute practices an integrated vegetation managementprotocol based on 'early detection/rapid response' - which identifies problem species early, andapplies the most targeted and effective control method to avoid costly explosions and spread.This increases effectiveness and decreases associated impacts of herbicide use or the effect ofthese species on the environmerrt after they've spread. For me, this usually means using myhands - i.e. pulling and digging - but in some cases, herbicide application is the most effectiveand efficient method to protect other resources.
Importantly, this is what the proposed Integrated Roadside V/eed Management ordinanceproposes to do.
I share the public's discomfort with chemicals, and understand the concems over incorporatingthem into the county's program. They're overused. Synergistic and chronic effects are not well-studied or understood. I invest in my health and support the health of my community bypurchasing 99o/o orgarrically-grown food. I advocate that the county provide more funding to theroad and weed programs to create good-paying jobs to prevent the spread of weeds.
But that doesn't mean thæ I eschew herbicide application completely, and here's why.
Invasive species and noxious weeds are a huge threat to biodiversity and crops. As they spread,they're increasingly difficult to curtail - with many more seeds and strategies for survival thannative plants or food and forage cultivars. And roads are the perfect vector for spreadinginvasive species. So, how does a county protect its forests, wetlands, river banks and bars,
pastures, and gardens from invasion? It takes acting early and often, and not ever letting any badspecies go to seed.
Part of my work on invasive species is to develop budgets for large scale projects. V/ithoutknowing the County's overhead rates, a rough budget for 2 fulltime, and 8 part time road EMTworkers to do prevention and control is around $150,000 per year. If the county were to invest ingood jobs and training of such a crew, the benefit to cost ratio is very high - but selling this tothe public and finding the will to allocate resources to this poorly understood issue is difficult.It's going to take time to teach everyone how to participate - either with their hands or with theirwallets.
The truth is that herbicides, properly applied, are cost -effective, and can be environmentallynon-impactful. I measured the cost of digging a 120 square foot bed of chervil with 4 people - ittook one hour - ot 240 person minutes, versus 1 minute with one person to spray it. The seedbank remains for 5 years with digging or herbicide, so it must be done more than once, but withdigging only, any broken roots will resprout and flower and go to seed rapidly, requiringcontinuous monitoring, mowing and repeated digging. Keeping up with continuous and variablesprouting and flowering is expensive.
Below are is an image from recent work on roadsides on the north and west sides of the OlympicPeninsula, preventing the spread of species harming salmon habitat and agriculture, andrequiring exponentially larger investments once they've spread. This specific example showsreed canarygrass (RCG), a Eurasian species which fills wet areas with mats of aggressiverhizomes. It has 600 tiny seeds per stem which move via water and wind and tires to newlocations, with a feed-back loop from roads to rivers and back. It is unpalatable to livestock andwildlife, arrests the natural succession of native plant communities to mature timber, and causeswater to become wann and lower in dissolved oxygen. It's bad for fish and amphibians. Itcannot be effectively pulled, and mowing spreads the seeds. The image below shows the densityof RCG points in pink between Quinault and Queets, and the road miles in yellow, and thestreams below Highway 101 in blue. Once RCG spreads from a road into a tributary, our effortsdemonstrate it costs S10,000 per 4 miles of stream per year for a minimum of 4 years, WITHherbicide to eradicate this impactful species. Our roadside goal is to stop it from moving to newplaces. Pulling seeds off the plants, and spot-spraying on roadsides costs around $100 per roadmile.
Volunteers are not a good fit for work on busy roadsides, but there are opportunities for adjacentproperties to support invasive species prevention and control. V/e need to provide good trainingand stable employment to a skilled crew to conduct prevention, control, and education, with afull toolbox to effectively address the problems of roads moving invasive species into rivers,fields, forests, and gardens.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
Jill Silver, Executive Director
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Subject: C¡rmment orr the Draft lntegrateci Weecj Managennent ûrdinai-¡ce
Comr¡ents: Mr. Jones and Clailarn Countv Conrmissioners:
i am i¡ere irr strorrg suppûri oi tiie Ciaiiam County ¡ntegrated Weed Marragement O¡'ciinance. lt is thorough, i'recessary,coirservative, anci criticai to preventing tire spread of non-¡rative plants which cause significant and long-lastirrg damageto ûur iocai ecosysten¡s and comnruniiies, anci whicir require and wiil receive mucir more ianci iikely nrore toxic)íierbicicje to eraciicate orrce they're spreaci.
i anr a watershed ecologist wiih 25 years of experience protectirlg and stuciying ûiympic Peninsuia coastal watershecjforests, rivers, species anci supporting the healtl^r oi üP commun¡ties. I have beconre an irrvas¡ve species specialistbecause non-native piarits cause severe ciamage trf ecûsysten-ìs, forestry, agricuiture, wiidliie ancj fislr habitats, soiimicroi:iai comnr¡"¡nities, hydrology, and lruman health. Coming ir om Ëurope and Asia wiih thousancis oi years oi grazing
' :iimate, tirey are well-aciapted to out-conrpete native plants, anci niany to poison grazers andfJt esSuf e5 äilu f rät 5f I L
peopie. i practice what's known as Ëarly Detectic'n/Rapid Response {EDRR) to be the mcst effective witlr tfie leastirripact. This is whai ihe dratt ordinance proposes, ancj wirat's rieecied in Clailam County.
i reluctantly became a iicensed appiicator to deal with knotweed on the wild Hoh River, and lrave since expanded toother invasivcs wltieil r¡ove cjown untended roads to nev'¡ river and wetland sites via wind, water, rñÕwers anei vehieles,My organization's projects are negatively impactecì by properties which do not prevent invasives which harm lral-¡itatsfrom spreading, and tiiat inclucies Ciallam County properties.
The proposeci targeteci application of herbicides to small populations r¡f invasive plants is eîiective, safe, anci
economicaliy-ieasibie. it is impCIssible to control piarrts with mowing and pulling - neither enougir hancis, nor money,nor eilective equipment, nor time to keep up with thre variety oi stmtegies with whích tirese plants respond.
After 15 yeai's of appiyirig smail and targeted ãmrunts 'lf aquatic glyphosate anci imazapyr to invasives tire Hoh Rivervalley, it's the cieanest, healthiest, anci most productive rivei'on the coast (equal to the Cìueets, wlrich ís mostly inOlympic Nationai F,ark). We fioateci the upper haif of the river iast week - enjoyíng a mcsaic of tracks of beaver, otter,raccoon, eik, deer, bear, coyote, arld mouse, and siglrtings of herons, osprey, eagles, ravÊns, toads, frogs, garter snake,American ciipners. and many i:ig and smaii saimon. lt's a mociei for crrhers, achieved vía tliitii, much pui!ing, anci somespraying.
Again, the piants thãt are targeteci in the drait crciinance are ia¡" rnore impactful to the envirorrment than the carefuliy-selectec! herbici cte form r-¡latiorrs.
No one likes herbicides oi'wants tG use thern, irrciuciing me. it's an unfortunate reaiity that ti-rey äre a tlecessary tool forprotecting ecosystems from ínvasion in this compiex worid with so many cjiverse uses, anci rriany pathvúays anci vectors.Used weli, they are protectíve ratlrer tira¡r irar¡riiui.
Thank you for your careiui investigation anci consideration of this difficuit issue. Please support tlre ordinance, and thetoois your count\r stafi need to prttect i:abitats ancj iandscapes acijacent tcr count,y' pur,liic owr¡ership.
Verv sincereiy,
,!ill Silver
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Clallarn County Commissioners
Jill Silver, 1û,000 Years Institute and Jefferson County Noxious \l'eed ControlBoard, Districi I RepresentativelÍrvlay tõ, ¿ut)
R.E: Clallam County's Integratetl Roadside \ù/eed Management Draft Ordinance
As an ecologist and director of a non-profit science and oonservation group, I offer oomments onihe uomplex issues facing Clallam County in its deliberation over the proposed weedmanagement ordinance. I have observed the spreatl of invasive species in Olympic Feninsulaftlrests, wetlands, and rivers over 30 years, and have worked to prevent and <;ontrol their spreadsince 1992. I've been a member of the Jefferson County weed control board since 2ûû6, whersI've worked to increase public education ancl involvement in invasive species prevention, and toincrease funding to suppori a viable weed program.
Ai 10,000 Years Institute, I practice an integrated vegetation management protocol based on'early cletection/rapid response' - which identifies problem species early, and applies the mosttargeted antl efÏective control method to avoid costly explosions and spreacl. This increaseseffeciiveness ancl deoreases associated impacts of herbicicle use or the effeot of these species onthe environment after they've spread. For me, this usually means using rny hands - i.e. pullingand digging - but in some oases, herbicide application is the most effective and efficient methoclto protect other resources.
Importantly, this is what the proposecl Integrated Roaclside Weed Management ordinanceproposes to do.
I share the public's discomfort with chemioals, and understand the concerns over incorpeirertingthem into the county's program. They're overused. Synergistic and cluonic eflects are not well-studied or understood. I invest in my health and support the health of my community bypurchasing 99olo organically-grown food. I advocate that the county provi<le more funding to theroad and weed programs to create goocl-paying jobs to prevent the spreacl of weeds.
But that doesn't mean that I escherv herbicide application completely, an<l here's rvhy.
Invasive species and noxious weeds are a huge tfueat to biodiversity and çrops. As they spreacl,they're increasingly diffrcult to curtail - with many more seetls and strategies frlr survival thannative plants or food and forage cultivars. And roads are the perfect vector for spreadinginvasive species. So, horv does a oounty protect its forests, wetlancls, river banks and bars,pastures, and gardens from invasion? It takes acting early ancl often, and not ever letting any badspecies go to seed.
Jefferson County's moratorium on the use of herbicides for the management of roadsidevegetation was hard-fought and won by the concerned community in 1980, when herbicides wereused to keep all plants - native and non-native - away from the road prism and shoulder. The no-spray moratorium was a model for others in terms of changing long-established ecologicallyharmful practices. Since then, mowing had been the primary means of vegetation managementfor safety and road maintenance, and for weed control as well. In about 2009, it became obviousthat mowing was spreading newly emerging invasive species all down the roadways, fromDiscovery Bay to Quilcene, and by 2010, it was decided that something had to change.
The species that pushed a change in Jefferson County's roadside management is wild chervil.It's a carrot family plant, related to Queen Anne's lace and poison hemlock. Wild chervil iscommon in the British Isles, where goats, sheep, and cattle reportedly eat it readily, unlike herewhere goats will eat it, but cattle reportedly avoid it. It is known to cause viruses in carrot andparsnip crops, and to cause rot in hay. It may have begun here in a wildflower mix from BritishColumbia, as a well-intended experiment scattered along the roadside.
Jefferson County has been through a similar process to this one, taking three years, with valuableoutcomes and lessons learned. In 2010, we observed the rapid spread ofwild chervil, andrecognized the possible consequences to the organic farms and hay crops adjacent to the road.The weed board worked with the road department to coordinate mowing to pre-flower or seedset, but with rising fuel costs, mowing more frequently in different areas for different specieswas not feasible in the budget. We then evaluated other options, including goats, volunteerpulling and digging, weed whacking, and finally, herbicide application. \ryfth our limited budget,we were only running after the problem, and never getting ahead. And there were other speciesto be concerned about.
Thus we reluctantly proposed the targeted application of lowest risk herbicides to 1% of the 400miles of county roads, which began the program which is in operation today. The public wasdeeply concerned about using herbicides. The BOCC received and turned many comments overto the weed board to address. We responded to many alternative suggestions including usinggoats, covering, digging, pulling and letting the plants spread to support pollinators. Weevaluated all options and have continued to monitor results. One item: Goats cost $700 per dayfor a team which has to be kept on the plants for months to starve the taproot. Fencing goats andkeeping them on an invasive species diet along a roadside is especially difficult.
ln2}12, staff spent 468 hours, and hired two contractors to weed-whack and spray, allocatingmost of our budget to one species. We conducted surveys, developed maps, discussed issues,and ended up with the weed board taking over the responsibility of managing the 13 required-for-control species (RFC) on county roads. We then developed a road management policy andplan for these species, This involved public meetings, mapping, letters to all adjacentlandowners, contracting, cre\ry and volunteer management, and monitoring. It's expensive! Wetried digging, pulling and covering. We learned that with a few exceptions (e.g. species likeknotweed, which have root systems that cannot be dug, and to whom injury such as diggingmakes more plants and expands the distance they emerge from), digging and pulling can be doneeffectively, but it costs at least 20 times that of herbicide application.
In late 2OlZ, based on our experience and the direction of the public and the BOCC, wedeveloped a policy and plan to prioritize and guide the weed board's management of required forcontrol species, those that are not widely distributed, and will cause harm organic agriculture,
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ecosystems, and our economy.. It has prevention first and herbicides last. This policy doesn'tput the responsibility for weed management on the road department, where it ultimately shouldlie, but lvas a significant step in the direction of establishing trust and clarity.
We are now in our third year of spot-spraying some locations of only 5 out of the 13 RFCspecies. The rest are mowed, dug, or pulled - but we will have to use herbicides on some ifmore volunteers or crews can't be applied to them. Over time, the County and board receivescomments and concerns, which we respond to. We've invited monitoring of the work by thepublic, notiS when and where \¡ve're applying spray, and leave the posting signs up throughoutthe year. \il'e have not heard any objections to the work. Most ofthe concerns have been laid torest a^fter we've had the opportunity to do what was needed, and have shown that impacts areminimal, and the results are effective.
Part of my work on invasive species is to develop budgets for large scale projects. Withoutknowing the County's overhead rates, a rough budget for 2 fulltime, and I part time road EMTworkers to do prevention and control is around $150,000 per year. If the county were to invest ingood jobs and training of such a crew, the benefit to cost ratio is very high - but selling this tothe public, and finding the will to allocate resources to this poorly understood issue is diffrcult.It's going to take time to teach everyore how to participate - either with their hands or with theirwallets.
The truth is that herbicides, properly applied, are cost -effective, and can be environmentallynon-impactful. I measured the cost of digging a120 square foot bed of chervil with 4 people - ittook one hour - or 240 person minutes, versus I minute with one person to spray it. The seedbank remains for 5 years with digging or herbicide, so it must be done more than once, but withdigging only, any broken roots will resprout and flower and go to seed rapidly, requiringcontinuous monitoring, mowing and repeated digging. Keeping up with continuous and variablesprouting and flowering is expensive!
The Jefferson County program would be more effective if it were more closely tied to the roaddepartment. An ordinance similar to this would allow us better clarity on who is responsible forwhat, and how.
Volunteers are not a good fit for work on busy roadsides, but there are opportunities for adjacentproperties to support invasive species prevention and control. We need to provide good trainingand stable employment to a skilled crew to conduct prevention, control, and education.
I can offer a tour of our county roadsides to see where we've applied herbicides - please let meknow.
Thank you for considering these comments.
Sincerely,
Jill Silver, Executive Director
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PROTECT THE PENINSULA'S FUTURE ffw10 January 2017
Clallam County Comm issionersClallam County Courthouse¿th & Lincoln:ort Anqeles WA 98962
This is a joint letter for Sierra Club North olympic Peninsula, protect the peninsula,s Future,olympic Environmental council, Friends or n¿itter peninsula state park
RThe Director of the Noxious Weed Department requested comments from 40,,reviewers" onan early dratt plan managing unwanted weeds for the purpose of modifyi ng the Plan. Upona citizen request to see the revÍewers'comments, the Director said that she read them,incoroorated the recommen ded changes, and deleted them from her email. Records are to
40,1 Th 2A1are less than 2 vears old
They all could still be on the County's (versus departmental) system, yet were unavailablefor public review in time for this hearing. Therefore, the public-has no-access to how manyreviewers responded or what they suggested or what the Director chose torncorporate. R 14_have been violated.
M VEB ARThe Plan to be reviewed on the Noxious Weed websitewas .clal , which people believedwhen preparing comments for this public heari ng. Unbeknownst to the public, it changedbefore this hearing. A call came through to me asking why lwas quotrng cenatn pagenumbers with par.ticular information when this pany wasn't seeing the same thing. After-_ilome time we figured out that this draft was taken down and another uploaded to theNoxious Weed website.nu How would anyoneknow?! The public cannot be exxpected to check ¡nãnoleaoõo pages all over
"gâin every
so often.
Fufther, the intent of having an unbiased assesment of the plan has not beenrealized. There is no credible report available, as promised, coming from the County,s
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outreach. Sierra Club was told that an ecotoxocologist at NOAA agreed to review the plan
the point being to see how unwanted weed maintenance could be done without
toxins. lnstead. the NOAA reviewer was asked to review the chosen herbicides and their
saf ety I http :i/www. cl al I am . netlweedidoc/N OAA I R WM review. pdÍ
Josey Paul informed us that he contacted NOAA and emailed you what he learned irom
The intent for this "unb " exoert was followed th oh. butNOAA staffinstead used for another purPose.
The draft Code itself. as published
without oublic awareness. The ass27. Then text was changed. Then
in the PDN Legals, has also morphed a few times
igned County Code number was 9' Then it becamethethe code's title changed not
notified of any of the changes. /*/0 eføø/.'/*a4r 4Í #The Code the Director of Noxious Weeds wrote was not posted on the Noxious Weec;
website. Nor was or is it prominent on the County Commissioner website. The general
public would be unaware of the Code or where to locate it on any County website' Given
if is is a public hearing, both the draft Code and the draft Plan should have been
prominen¡y displayed-, at least under Current lssues or republished in the PDN Legals.
This has been'anevaEive process. Thereforeo we protest this proccss since we
don,t have basic information as to what is being voted on and the lac'k of clarity.
WILL THIS BE AN UNBIASED HEARING?
.^ Over g00 postctds have arrived at your office opposing the herbicide spraying and asking
tr\ ffi", the public should be the deciders. Additionally, as of 1:45 PM yesterday. 64 letters
b¡WuW"r" çnt in; all but two opposing. That is a significant voice. Yes, we also oppose the useq,-pÊr- ot rràrOiciOes and multiple times ãubmitted, as have others, scientific information on their
lb"t' harm and their inability to stay on a "spot."
We oppose that every department can write a plan to remove unwanted weeds that allows
the use of these poisôns,'which they are. This draft Code allows an expansive use of
contaminants.
Even though the Commissioners have asked for public comments, the evidence is such
that this Cãmmission will support the Code and the Plan, maybe with slight
changes. Responses to those who emailed in their comments received replies as to why
the plan and Code will be supported. This is problematic for a "public hearing."
ln addition. because two Commissioners are foresters and believe in herbicide use to
control unwanted plants, bias - perceived or otherwise - for controlling weeds with
herbicides is there,
Given allthe above, this "public hearing" should be cancelled. There are several
record irregularities; one being illegal. Biases are known. At the very least, it is thepublic thatlhould be voting on whether to let the county use toxic chemicals on
roadsides and beyond, or iñvest in a non toxic wæd control plan making the County
a safer place to reside.
Let the people vote!
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Darlene Schanfald forSierra Club North OþmpÌc Peninsula PO Box 7L4 Carlsborg WA 98324Protectthe Peninsula's Future PO Box L677 Sequim WA 98382Olympic Environmental Council PO Box 2664,Sequim WA 9B3BzFriends of Miller Peninsula State Park PO Box 2664,Sequim WA 9B3Bz
http://apps.leg.wa.govlrcwôe RCW 4O.14.07A
Destruetion, disposition, donation of local governrnent records-Preservation for historÍcal interest-Local records committee, duties-Record retention schedules-Sealed records.
(1)(a) County, municipal, and other local government agencies may request authority to desffoy nonçurrent putÍic records havingno further administrative or legal value by submitting to the division of archives and records management lists of such records onforms prepared by the division. The archiyist, a representative appointed by the state auditor, and a representative appointed by the
attonney general shall constitute a co'mmittee, known as the local records committee, which shall rçview such lists and which may vetc
the destruction of any or all items contained therein.(b) A local govemment agency, as an alternative to submitting lists, may elect to establish a records control pro€tram based on
recurring disposition schedules recommended by the agency to the local records committee. The schedules are to be submitted onforms provided by the division of arcbives and records management to the local records comr¡ittee, which may either veto, approve,
or amend the schedule. Approval of such schedule or amended schedrfe shall be by unanimous vote of the local records committee.
Upon such approval, the schedule shall constitute authority for the local govemment agency to destroy the rccords listed thereon, afterthe required retention period, on a recurring basis until the schedule is either amended or revisecl by the committee.
(2)(a) Except as othcrwise provided by law, no public records shall be destroyed until approved for destruction by the localrecords corunittee. Official public records shall not be destroyed unless:
1i) The records are six or more years old;(ii) The department of origin of the records has made a satisfactory showing to the state records commil¡es that the retention of
the records for a miuimum of six years is both unnecessary and uneconomical, particularly where lesser federal retention periods forrecords generated by the state under federal programs have been established; or
(iii) The originals of official public records less than six years old have been copied or reproduced by any photograpiric,photostatic, microfiln, mirriature photographic, or other process approved by the state archivist which accurately reproduces or formsa durable medium for so reproducing the original.
An automatic reduction of retention periods from seven to six years for official public records on record retention schedulesexisting on June I0, L982, shall not be made, but the same shall be reviewed individually by the local records committee for approval
or disapproval of the change to a retention period of six years.
The state archivist may furnish ap'propriate information, suggestions, and guidelines to local govemment agencies for theirassistance in the preparation of lists and schedules or aûy other matter relating to the retention, preservation, or destruction of records
under this chapter. The local records cor¡mittee may adopt appropriate regulations establishing procedures to be followed in such
matters.Records of county, municipal, or other local goyemment agencies, designated by the archivist as of primarily historical interest,
may be transferred to a recognized depository agency.(bXi) Records of investigative reports prepared by any state, county, municþal, or other law enforcement agency pertaining to sex
offenders contained in chapter 94.44 RCW or sexually violent offenses as defined in RCW 71.O9.02t that are not required in the
curreüt operation of the law enforcement agency or for penrtingjudicial proceedings shall, following the expiration of the applicabieschedule of the law enforcement agency's retention of the records, be fransferred to the Washington association of sheriffs and policecbiefs for permanent electronic retention and retrieval. Upon electronic retention of any document, the association shall be permitteci
to destroy the paper copy of the document.(ii) Any sealed record transferred to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs for pennanent electrorúc retention
and retrieval, including records sealed after transfer, shall be electronically retained in such a way that the record is clearly marked as
sealed.(iii) The Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs shall be permitted to destroy both the paper copy and electronic
record of any offender verified as deceased.(c) Any record transferred to the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs pursuant to (b) of this subsection shall be
deemed to no longer constitute a public record pursuant to RCW 42.56.010 and shall be exempt from public disclosure. Such records
shall be disseminated only to criminal justice agencies as defined in RCW 10.97.030 for the pu{pose of deterrnining if a sex offendermet the criteria of a sexually yiolent predator as defined in chapter 71.09 RC1V and the end-of-sentence review committee as deltnedby RCW 72.A9345for the purpose of fnlfilling its duties under RCW 71.A9.O25 and9.95.420
Electronic records marked as sealed shall only be accessiblc by criminal justice agencies as defined in RCW 10.97.030 whowould otherwise have access to a sealed paper copy of the document, the end-of-sentence review committee as defined by RCW72.rJ9.345 for the purpose of fulfilling its duties under RCW 7L.O9.V¿5 and9.95.42\, and the system administrator for the putposes ofsystem administration and maintenance.
(3) Except as otherwise provided by law, county, municþal, and other local govenrment agencies may, as an alternative todestroying noûcurrent public records having no further administrative or legal va1ue, douate the public records to the state library,local librmy, historical society, genealogical society, or similar society or organization.
Puhlic records may not be donated under this subsection unless:(a) The records are seventy years old or more;
O) The local records committee has approved the destruction of the public records; and(c) The state archivist has detennined that the public records have no historic futerest.
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10 January 2017
Clallam County Board of County Commissioners
Public testimony to the Ordinance on Clallam County weed managementon county lands and right-aways - concerns to the review letterprovided by NOAA NMFS.
I have spoken with Bonnie Shorin and identified the reference to LakeOzette and the Ozette basin is for the purpose of a particular ESA listedspecies, and was to not draw protocol conclusions for this one andonly/particular basin. The reference to the 20ll Biological Opinion shouldbe considered for all basins in Clallam County in this matter and not justlimited to the Ozette basin. The reference to the tributaries for the purposeof their scope of review was in regards to the ozette Lake Sockeye, anESA listed threatened species; the scope did not consider other species orESA listed species in the county (i.e. Chinook and Hood Canal Chum). I
believe it is important for the record to reflect this scope so as not todiscriminate in considering actions in the Ozette; that the potential issue notonly exists within this sole basin. I say this for the record because of thepotential misuse of this review to reflect there is some greater need bythose out there to further restrict options to manage our environment wesurvive in.
I do not support or agree to the limitation placed on the application andpotential rainfall. Though it does speak to spray application I do want to beclear that such management techniques as direct injection (used in theOzette basin for the control of knotweed) and even the potential use of a"wiped" method should not be limited to the 24 hour restriction. Thatprotocol is too broad-based and is not giving opportunity to what is best forthe environment for a given location that has many meteorological factorsthe agency does not have the means to ground truth in the basin...they inmy opinion are looking at this from the 40,000 foot level and not the realityof what takes place on the ground. The 24 hour "suggestion" may actuallyneed to be broader, but I don't believe it should be a restriction because ofcertain particular basin conditions.
I do not agree or support their reference to the "aquatic application", wherethey do not provide the parameters of where that aquatic "zone" exists. ltcould and can be misused to limit under such policies of the EPA's WOTUS
Clean Water Act of including every ditch that are a part of the road systemitself. I have a problem with the vagueness pr€sented here and feel it isself-defeating for the very purpose of this ordinance's efforts. Thisbecomes quite important for the stated product Triclopyr BEE and/or TEA.My own personal experience is that I would be asking for clear and validuse of 2,4-D in the ozette basin by the county; that such use would beclearly advertised to the community at large as to why the need for the useand clear protocols presented for the application of such product.
But back to the review letter, it speaks to limitations on the "tributaries" intoLake Ozette in section 4, last bullet. This is misinformation because it doesnot have basis for "all" tributaries that flow into Lake Ozette, my count being63 from the cadastral survey. I questioned NOAA NMFS on this and it isclear in my mind that it should be in reference to the 4 tributaries that arestated in the Ozette Sockeye listing critical habitat, Big River, UmbrellaCreek, Crooked Creek, and a short section of Coal Creek (though only onesockeye carcass has been found in this latter creek used to make thatdesignation with NOAA NMFS). Two of these four tributaries are directlyconnected to county lands and right-a-ways (known), but be clear there aremany others that aren't, and especially those that are not connected tothese tributaries (like Palmquist Creek that crosses the county road).Beyond the misinformation I believe this review creates Oy cailing oût atltributaries, also, the potential for misuse by those that may further regulateand restrict options for landowner entities (and probably doesn't haveanything to do with this county ordinance), both public and private that hasno connection to the biological opinion's results, whether they are bindingin the first place or not (l call this in to being a legal question). So thiscomment is presented as a matter of record if this mÍsuse is ever an issuein the future that has no compelling link to the ozette sockeye; and anassumption/unsupported hypothetical can be the case.
Finally, at large I do not support or agree with the paragraph in the reviewthat follows section (5) I would call this a summary judgement that placesparameters that go beyond the product label and I do not believe thatNOAA NMFS is correct in their evaluation/implementation, because theirscope was limited. I am glad if this letter/review can help the county get toimplementing its weed management plan, I do support the review in thissense but want to be clear the letter also creates another barrier that I don'tthink can go fonrard without rebuttal.
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For the record, and only receiving this letter two days prior to the hearing I
re$erve further needed comment and testimony for the purpose of what isin the record on this weed management matter.
Regards
Ed BowenOzette landownerP.O. Box 111Clallam Bay, WA 98326
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Jenny Knoth, Ph.D.Director of Envîronmental Affairs
Green Crow Corporation727 East 8th StreetPort Angeles, WA 98362
360.460.261.3
January LO,2OI7
Commissioners of Clallam County,
I am writing you to voice my support for the proposed ordinance creating the chapter titled "lntegratedWeed Management."
The control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of all land owners. Clallam County must join federal,state, and private entities in the limiting the spread and where possible eradicating non-native, invasiveweeds. By supporting this ordinance you will be taking appropriate responsibility for limiting the spreadof noxious weeds from county owned and maintained land to private, state, and federal lands.
I have participated in the public information sessions held in July and have read the Clallam Countylntegrated Roadside Weed Management (lWM) plan. As a plant research scientist and forestprofessional, lfind the IWM plan to be a thorough and well researched document. The IWM is anadaptive plan that allows for the most effective weed control techniques to be employed in a sitespecific manner. This approach makes sense ecologically and economically.
l, and other land owners, appreciate a pro-active approach to weed management. Weeds do notrespect ownership boundaries. lt takes a collective effort to limit the negative impact of noxious weedson the localecosystem and localeconomies.
I urge the commissioners to respect the authority and expertise of the professionals who have workedhard to create this comprehensive plan. Please adopt this ordinance without further delay.
Since
nny h, Ph.D
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Email sent to Clallam County CommissionersJanuary6,2017 10:19am
Dear Commissioner:
I am writing you because the procedure, or lack of, for public review of the "ClallamCounty lntegrated Roadside Weed Management Plan" (Plan) requires yourattention. There appear to be ongoing edits to the originally proposed Draft that thecitizens are not aware oT. On December 29, 20161 downloaded the Plan to review itscontents. Due to the holidays I didn't finish my review and on January sth I re-downloaded the Plan. I found that the Plan had been altered from the Decemberdownload. I have attached a short list of changes to the plan that I have noted todate. These include only the body of the Plan and not all the Appendices
The reasons I am protesting this on-going Plan shift:
1. I was told that you were no longer encouraging public comment on the Planitself, only the Ordinance under Title 27. I suspect that the Plan advertised forpublic review during the meeting last summer has seen more revisions then weare aware of. There is no history of the Plan available on thewww.clallam.net/weed website except the latest revision. The only way to get fullinformation on rcvisions is through the FOIA. I believe you owe us, theconcemed citizens, a finalized Plan to review; a public hearing based on the"finalo plan; and an extended date before you approve the Plan.
2. lf you should vote to approve the Plan. Does your acceptance of the currentrevisions without public notice and another hearing set a precedent whereongoing changes to the Plan without public input are acceptable?
3. Of particular concern in the revised Plan (lRWMPlanDraft'122713_000) underSection "ChemicalWeed Control" four pages addressing herbicide use havebeen moved from the body of the Plan to the end of Appendix B. Much of thisinformation included the crux of the debate over using chemicals. This Sectionshould be returned to the body of the Plan rather than at the end of a verylengthy appendix where many readers may not find it.
I trust you will give consideration to requiring a procedure that involves public review ofa'final' Plan.
Sincerely,Janet Max112 Lockerbie PlPort Angeles, WA 98362
ù3â,^røb r\c.rrrPublic Comment Regarding Aoenda ltem H1 - proposed ORDINANCEJanuary 10,2017 County Commissionefs Meeting
This has been a very painful experience trying to understand this ordinance. lf I understand conectlythis is an update of an earlier proposed ordinance? lf so, there is no access to the earlier proposedordinance on the County website. I reviewed County Code, Title 27 - and I assume, please correctme if I'm wrong, that this is a stand-alone chapter to be inserted into Title 27.
This is what I take away from a reading of this revised Ordinance.
Section 1, paragraph 1 states "The purpose of this chapter is to esfaô/rsfi an integrated weedmanagement approach... .....' (note: "approach" and "plan" have the same definition)
Paragraph 2 states "...County's departments, employees and designees have the ability and flexibilityto address and combat the spread of noxious weeds..."
Paragraph 4 states "Ih,s chapter is subject to applicable federal and state /aws as adopted andhereafter amended; and supersedes the Clallam Caunty Roadside Vegetation Management Policf'.Here I assume this is a reference to the existing Ordinance which prohibits roadside spraying.
Section 2 reinforces that noxious weed management now applies to any Clallam County department,employee or designee that may perform work within county owned or managed lands.
Section 4 Requires each department with land management responsibilities to develop andimplement an integrated Weed Management Plan with review and approval by the Noxious WeedControl Board.
It appears that you have now established that this is the county wide weed management plan whichgives departments the flexibilitv to address noxious weeds as they deem necessary, write their ownweed management plan with review and approval by Noxious Weed Control Board.
Section 4, ltem 2 refers to "guidelines and prescriptions for best management practices". Can you tellme where lwould find these guidelines and prescriptions?
I am very much opposed to approval of this Drafr Ordinance as somehow the scope of what wasoriginally presented to the public as a Roadside Weed Management Plan has brought about thisordinance which explicitly allows spraying on much of the County lands.
Prior to public comments I think you owe it to the public to make the following documents easilyaccessible for review:
. Original Ordinance (circa: 1990), 'Roadside Vegetation Managment Policy' (?) earlierversion of this Ordinance
Source of "Guidelines and Prescriptions for best management practices'o
Janet Max112 Lockerbie PlPort Angeles 98362
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r/rodr;Good Morning Commissioners,Thank you for your time today. I have been a manager at Nash's OrganicProduce for 13 years, and am also a mother of two young children.
Today I proudly represent my employer, many coworkers & customers (tobe fair, not all), and a far-reaching web of health care professionals,families, veterans, fellow farmers and independent business owners, instating my strong opposition to lifting the 26 year ban on roadsidespraying.
The current ordinance in question would have grave implications for ourbusiness (which employs over 40 people year round), for the health of ourcommunity, and for the county's long term resiliency in the face of healthepidemics and climate change.
Through my lens as a certified organic food producer, I see gaping holesnot only in the draft ordinance, but in the draft lntegrated Roadside WeedManagement Plan (IRWMP) too. And while I realize today's hearing isonly specifically about the ordinance, the IRWMP is so closely linked, andsince I had have had the pleasure of reading all 93 pages cover to covernumerous times, I will reference it today as well.
Bottom line is that the county should be reducing its dependence on, anduse of, chemical herbicides to control unwanted weeds on any of itsmanaged lands. This ordinance increases its spray food print. Herbicidesare a short-sighted "solution", the true costs of which are externalized.
There is no doubt in my mind that once empowered to use this "tool" thecounty will lose significant motivation to experiment with alternate meansof weed control. The IRWMP and its proponents claim that spraying willonly be used as a last resort, but you need only look at the workplan itselfto see that infact, spraying has been elevated to the number one controlmethod. Table 5 on page 34-35, lists recommended control treatments forroadside noxious weeds, and literally of the 26 weeds listed, over 20 ofthem are listed as being treated with herbicides! You can talk a good talkabout how spraying is going to be a last resort, but the ordinance doesn'tlegally require this of the county, and the workplan certainly doesn't reflectthis rhetoric.
The ordinance empowers county departments and employees to useherbicides. So far we have only seen one of these such departments draftwork plans, and we are already very concerned that the roads selected forherbicide treatment in 2016, Table 6 &7 page 38-40 of the lR\ /MP
workplan, cr¡ss-cross much of Clallam county's ag land. Roadsidespraying would impact wild and cultivated pollinators, upon which ourbusiness depends. Pollinators do not neatly contain themselves to certain"areas", nor can they read "notice of treatment" signs. lnstead many travelfor miles and require expansive foraging habitat. All seven of thecommercial herbicides listed on page 19 of the lR\trúMP will have an impacton pollinators, living soil and wildlife. I am most critically concerned withthe proposed use of glyphosate (a known carcinogen) and clopyralid(which persists in compost and is a huge source of organic compostcontamination).
The ordinance is also troubling because it does not prohibit the countyfrom spraying adjacent to certified organic fields. Cathy Lucero keepstrying to pursued us "they are going to work closely" with organic farmersto make sure our organic certification is not jeopardized. But theordinance, which is the legalframework the county is held accountable to,does not mandate they do this. and since we have not seen any otherwork plans from any other departments, we have no assurance thatspraying will not happen, in our proximity, without our consultation ornotification. Once the roadside spray ban has been lifted, and the dooropened to spraying, there is no saying what county employees will do now,or in the future.
The ordinance does not limit spraying to "spot spraying" as the noxiousweed control board is claiming in their work plan, they will only do. All thedetails about the intention to limit mechanical spraying are in the work planbut legally, this ordinance opens the door to any type of chemical controlsthey want to employ into the future, there are no limitations in ordinancethat restrict chemical control to backpacks or hand held devices.
ln SECTION 4, the ordinance does require each department to have anannual work plan, that is says shall be reviewed annually by....youguessed it, the County Noxious Weed Control Board! lt is myunderstanding that currently everyone on this control board is in favor ofspraying. How convenient! And not only will the Noxious Weed ControlBoard be empowered to approve all county department's and employee'sweed control workplans, but apparently they will monitor and review theirown workplan as well! There is a huge conflict of interest here.
We are also very concerned about the SECTION 5 of the draft ordinance,the "Citizen option" or "owrìer will control" agreements that will supposedlybe entered into with property owners that do not wish herbicides to beapplied to road right-of-ways or county lands directly boarding their
property. This seems ok at first glance, but if you refer back to theIRWMP (page 69) you can see that it further elaborates that the agreementrequires that to opt their land and themselves out of being expose to toxicsprays, citizens "control" will consists of complete removal of all aboveground biomass and as much of the roots system as is feasible of weeds.This is more than the Weed Control Board even proposes doing when theyspray. For some reason, spraying the weeds seems to exempt them fromremoving the contaminated biomass and roots, b/c "spraying kills theweeds." Well, no it doesn't much of the time, which is why you have sprayrepeatedly. So, not only does this put the onus on the land owners to trackwhere and when the county intends to spray, and to renew agreementsannually, but we're going to be required to remove the complete biomassof the weeds, under threat of spray?
This is a huge burden to property owners and local farmers. The draftordinance also mandates that if the property owner fails to effectivelycontrol or reduce targeted weed species to the county's approval, a writtenwarning will be issues and then 10 days later the county reserves the rightto void the agreement and proceed with planned weed control deemednecessary. For nash's, this has huge implications. as you know wemange over 600 acres, much of which boarders county roads. Wecurrently do not remove the noxious weeds adjacent to our fields, and if wewere required to do so, this would be at an enormous expense to usannually.
This ordinance puts the onus on citizens and organic farmers to track thecounty's work plans in perpetuity, and to have to react accordingly. I'vealready spent over 35 hours doing research, meeting with people,reviewing documents. There will be significant costs to our business toengage with the county on the level they are asking us to, just so they canuse sprays.
lf allowed to reverse the current ban, the County will:. expand its chemical footprint (currently it does spray in parks andelsewhere). harm already dwindling pollinator populations, wildlife & ecosystems. be less innovative in its approach to roadside weed control,continuing down the slippery slope of using more and more chemicals. create a huge burden on citizens and local organ¡c farmingbusinesses to track and monitor the county's spray programs, toprotect fields that border county roads.
. jeapordize Clallam County's growing reputation for being a green,healthy place to live.
Nash was an organic farmer before there was even a nationalcertification program, and before it was "hip". He recognized decadesago that the use of agricultural pesticides and herbicides wasunsustainable, and he put his entire life's work into growing cleanfood and seed crops, and to positioning the farm to withstand theunknowns ahead.
We ask our county leadership to do the same. We must take all toxicchemical controls off the weed management table, and prioritize ourcollective health and long term sustainability.
Thank you for your time,
Kia ArmstrongNash's Organic Produce, Managerkia @ nas hsorganicprod uce. com360-683-3950
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Re: Proposed Ordinance titled "lntegrated Weed Management", Clallam County CodeTitle 27
Date: January 10,2017
Dear Commissioners:
I oppose the proposed lntegrated Weed Management ordinance under considerationtoday, and I strongly urge you allto reject ít and to maintain the ban on herbicides thathas been in place in Clallam County since 1990.
This proposed ordinance, as drafted, has absolutely no restrictions on the use ofherbicides in this c_o.un!y. Referring to Section 4, the phrase "lntegrated WeedManagement Plan" is defined as an 'lWM Plan" or "work plan". Tñe term "lWM plan" isnot defined in Section 3. The term "work plan" in Section 3 is defined as a "planprepared annually by the Clallam County Road Department or any other countydepartment with land management responsibilities, ancl approved by Clallam iountyNoxious Weed Control Board prior to the commencement of seasonal weedmanagement."
Section 4 states that "[e]ach department with land management responsibilities, such asthe Road Department, shall develop and implement an. . ."lWM plan" or "work plrn". . .
specific to land under their management."
f9ain, "work plan" is defined as a "plan preparecl annuatly by the Clallam County RoadDepartment or any other county department with land mairagement responsibilities."
As such, there is absolutely nothing in this ordinance limiting the use of chemicals toroadsides; there is absolutely nothing in this ordinance limiting the amount of chemicalsthat may be used by the County.
ln fact, those issues are cleverly disguised in the Section 3(5) defínition of "lntegratedWeed Management". That term is defined as a "coordinated'decision making piocess."Just a process. Not a plan, not implementation: a process.
So this ordinance sets up a "process" that is nowhere found and nowhere requirecl inthe actual meat of the ordínance, which is Section 4. lf the County isn't required tofollor¡¡ that process, it's meaningless, and the ordinance is; subjecito challenge as voidfor vagueness.
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RONALD & SHARI VAN E N KEVO RT < va nenkevort@waveca ble.com >
Wednesday, January 04,2017 2:l-l- PM
Ozias, Mark; Peach, Bill; Johnson, RandyIt Makes No Sense...Subject:
Dear Commissioners Ozias, Peach, and Johnson:Please bring the Clallam County Roadside Plan Draft and the Code contents to a public vote.This plan is a danger to our community, our lands and environment, and our adjacent waterway, the Strait of
Juan de Fuca.
This was taken from U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer's latest constituent newsletter -https://iqconnect.lmhostediq.com/iqextranet/view newsletter.aspx?id:103498&o:V/A06DK. Scroll down half-way in the website.
"Save Our Sound: Puget Sound InitiativesThroughout the year, I've also been hard at work ensuring we continue the recovery of Puget Sound and the
ecosystem of life that it supports. In the fall, off,rcials from the Obama administration joined with members ofthe V/ashington state delegation to announce some big news. We presented a new Memorandum ofUnderstanding that will solidify a roadmap for how federal agencies will help us achieve our restoration goals.Now, federal, state, tribal governments, and local entities will all be operating from the same playbook. It meansTribal treaty rights will also be protected. And it will help us go a long way toward protecting the treasuresthe water, the salmon, the oysters, and the orcas for the next generation.Along with my fellow cofounder of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, Representative Denny Heck, I alsointroduced a bill that would help communities stop the spread of toxic stormwater runoff.
When heavy rains hit our cities and towns, the pollution that washes into nearby waterways (like PugetSound) becomes a toxic mix that hurts salmon, oysters, and the overall health of our waters. Our legislationwould assist state, Tribal, and local governments to utilize Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) to help.GSI uses natural systems (think rain gardens and natural vegetation) and engineered systems to filter out theworst elements of stormwater before they can do damage. If our legislation passes, local communities would beable to access dedicated funding within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for water quality projectsthat utilize GSI. Our hope is that this can increase the number of breakthroughs that are happening in places likeTacoma to help protect these vital waterways. Stay tuned as we continue our efforts."
And our Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing Monsanto:"Holding Monsanto accountable for legacy of environmental damage" - http://uslO.campaign-ar chiv e2 . c om / ? t:28 a6 4 d02 47 I dq d7 I 4 0& id:d8 ad e8 47 I c &,e: 42b2b7 fadc#Monsanto
Does it make any sense for Clallam County to herbicide the roadsides when efforts in V/ashington State arebeing made to stop the polluting of our lands and waterways!
Sincerely,Shari VanEnkevortSequim WA
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From: Jones, JimMonday, December L2,20L6 6:46 AM'Serena (Seri) Mylchreest'Holden, Trish; Gores, AlannaRE: Please uphold the ban on toxic sprays
Ms. Mylchreest,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make sure
that each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I will also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,
to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January 10,2OL7 .
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Ad ministrator
----O rigina I Message----From: Serena (Seri) Mylchreest Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, December LL,2076 9:30 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Please uphold the ban on toxic sprays
Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or that expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protect our children, pets and private properties. Save
our pollinators.Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,Serena Mylchreest93 Lancaster Lane
Port Angeles
Serena (Seri) MylchreestPort Angeles, Washington USA
"l do not pretend to understand the moral universe; the arc is a long one, my eye reaches but little ways; I cannot
calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight; I can divine it by conscience.
And from what I see I am sure it bends towards justice." Theodore Parker
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Jones, JimMonday, December 12,20L6 6:49 AM'alfredo@ mang roveactionproject.org'Holden, Trish; Gores, AlannaFW: ban on roadside spraying!Clallam County Commissioners.doc
Mr. Quarto,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make sure
that each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I will also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,
to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January 10,2Ot7 .
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From : Alfredo Qua rto Ima ilto : a lfredo@ma nqroveaction project.orq]Sent: Sunday, December tt,2016 9:10 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: ban on roadside sprayÍng!
Dear Commissioners,
Please see my attached letter concerning not lifting the ban on roadside spraying
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Subject:
Jones, JimMonday, December t2,2016 8:L3 AM'K. Klein Twice Loved Books'
Holden, Trish; Gores, AlannaRE: Uphold the Pesticide Ban!
Ms. Klein,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make sure
that each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I will also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,
to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January LO,2OL7 .
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
-----O rigi na I Message-----
From: K. Klein Twice Loved Books [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December t2,2OL6 8:03 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Uphold the Pesticide Ban!
December 72,2OL6
Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban or any that expands the use of herbicides
elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable.
Protect our children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Thank you for your consideration.
Karen K. Klein
353 West BellSt.Sequim, WA 98382
Gores, AIanna
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Subject:
Ozias, MarkTuesday, December 13, 20L6 1-0:56 AM'[email protected]'
Gores, AlannaRE: Opposition to roadside spraying
Ms. Turner,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Currently, the only County Ordinance (or, County Law) that prohibits the use of chemical herbicides relates to roadsides,where there is a blanket ban. While some citizens take comfort in the fact that no herbicides are used on roadsides, thereality is that none of us have any real way of knowing what may or may not be taking place elsewhere, like on the ODT,
in county parks, etc. There is no requirement to inform the public, no process for engaging the public in decision-makingas it relates to noxious weeds, and no way to facilitate public oversight. What good does it do for a chemically-sensitivecitizen to feel safe because he or she thinks we are in a "no spray" county before heading out for a walk on the ODT or inRobin Hill Park only to find an unexpected "notice of treatment?"
The proposed Ordinance is crafted to rectify that reality, and the reason I have been working so hard on this issue isbecause I firmly believe that we the citizens will be better served by a system that requires us (the county) to make clearwhat we (the county) are doing and why we are doing it. This system should apply to every county department thatmanages land, and citizens should have the ability to help craft appropriate management plans that adapt with changingneeds over time. The Ordinance requires that each work plan be reviewed by the public at least annually. I believe and
hope we will be better off in the long-run if we create a situation that allows us see clearly what is happening and thatrequires an annual review by citizens.
The most significant factor I urge you to consider is the concept that an integrated approach to county roadsides willhave a major impact on the need for ecosystem managers across the Peninsula to use herbicide in their work. Every
expert working in this arena underscores the reality that our roadsides are the most significant "vector" through whichnoxious weeds spread in Clallam County. While it may not seem logical, utilizing a very small amount of herbicide on ourroadsides should greatly reduce the existing and ongoing need for more significant herbícide use in our most ecolog¡callysensitive areas.
I do not support expanding our chemical footprint. I do not support indiscriminate "spraying" of herbicide or any type ofchemical. I do not support the use of chemicals in agriculture. I do not support the wide availability of chemicalsavailable for consumer use.
I do support the concept of this plan and ordinance because it gives us the chance to greatly reduce our chemicalfootprint and foster the restoration and recovery of native ecosystems across the peninsula via a program thatencourages and requires the input and oversight of citizens.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts - I would be happy to answer any questions you may have
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Cla lla m County Commissioner
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---Origina I Message----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Monday, December 12,20L6 L2:33 PM
To: '[email protected]'Cc: Holden, Trish; Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Opposition to roadside spraying
Ms. Turner,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make sure
that each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I wíll also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,
to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January 10,2OL7.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
-----Origina I M essage-----
From: Lauren Turner [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December !2,2Ot6 9:50 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Opposition to roadside spraying
To: commissioners clallam.wa.us (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form t2-72-2OL6
Name: Lauren Turner
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Opposition to roadside spraying
Comments: I oppose lifting the county's roadside toxic spray ban. The proposed lntegrated Roadside Weed ManagementPlan has controls that I think would be well-applied to areas other than roadsides, but here also should be a very tightinterpretation of what a "last resort" for use of herbicides is in those other areas. Use on roadsides is an expansion I do
not want to see. I prefer expanding availability and use of hand pulling tools and management to create native roadside
landscapes that naturally filter contaminants, crowd out weeds (minimizing the need for future weed control) andprovide habitat for birds, butterflies and insects.
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Please uphold the ban on roadside herbicide spraying.
Gores, Alanna
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Subiect:
Jones, Jim
Monday, December L2,2016 L2:34 PM
'Mark Newbold'Holden, Trish; Gores, Alanna
RE: Please uphold the toxic spray ban
Mr. Newbold,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make sure
that each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I will also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,
to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January 10,2077.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
From: Mark Newbold [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December 12,20t6 7:20 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Please uphold the toxic spray ban
Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or that expands the use of herbicideselsewhere. The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protect our children, pets andprivate properties. Save our pollinators. Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,MarkNewbold
MarkNewbold93 Lancaster LnPort Angeles, Washington, USA
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öores,'Alanna
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Ozias, MarkTuesday, December 13, 20L6 1"0:55 AM'[email protected]'
Gores, AlannaRE: Toxic-free roadsides
Bruce and Carol,
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this important subject.
Currently, the only County Ordinance (or, County Law) that prohibits the use of chemical herbicides relates to roadsides,where there is a blanket ban. While some citizens take comfort in the fact that no herbicides are used on roadsides, thereality is that none of us have any real way of knowing what may or may not be taking place elsewhere, like on the ODT,
in county parks, etc. There is no requirement to inform the public, no process for engaging the public in decision-makingas it relates to noxious weeds, and no way to facilitate public oversight. What good does it do for a chemically-sensitivecitizen to feel safe because he or she thinks we are in a "no spray" county before heading out for a walk on the ODT or inRobin Hill Park only to find an unexpected "notice of treatment?"
The proposed Ordinance is crafted to rectifiT that reality, and the reason I have been working so hard on this issue is
because I firmly believe that we the citizens will be better served by a system that requires us (the county) to make clearwhat we (the county) are doing and why we are doing it. This system should apply to every county department thatmanages land, and citizens should have the ability to help craft appropriate management plans that adapt with changingneeds over time. The Ordinance requires that each work plan be reviewed by the public at least annually. I believe and
hope we will be better off ín the long-run if we create a situation that allows us see clearly what is happening and thatrequires an annual review by citizens.
The most signifícant factor I urge you to consider is the concept that an integrated approach to county roadsides willhave a major impact on the need for ecosystem managers across the Peninsula to use herbicide in their work. Every
expert working in this arena underscores the reality that our roadsides are the most significant "vector" through whichnoxious weeds spread in Clallam County. While it may not seem logical, utilizing a very small amount of herbicide on ourroadsides should greatly reduce the existing and ongoing need for more significant herbicide use in our most ecologicallysensitive areas.
I do not support expanding our chemical footprint. I do not support indiscriminate "spraying" of herbicide or any type ofchemical. I do not support the use of chemicals in agriculture. I do not support the wide availability of chemicalsavailable for consumer use.
I do support the concept of this plan and ordinance because it gives us the chance to greatly reduce our chemicalfootprint and foster the restoration and recovery of native ecosystems across the peninsula via a program that bothencourages and requires the regular participation and oversight of citizens.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts - I would be happy to answer any questions you mayhave. My best to you both as we approach the new year.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner
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From: Jones, JímSent: Monday, December L2,20L612:35 PM
To:'carolvb@olypen,com'Cc: Holden, Trish; Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Toxic-free roadsides
Mr. and Mrs. Von Borstel,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make surethat each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I will also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January 70,2OL7.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From: [email protected] fmailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December 12,2016 9:514MTo: Jones, JimSubject: Toxic-free roadsides
Commissioners,
I wanted to register my opposition to repealing the ban on spraying toxic chemicals on our roadsides. Thescience is in; these toxic chemicals do indeed add to the "body burden" of chemicals that impair health forpeople and pets that may be exposed during a walk. In addition, the chemicals eventually wash into thewaterways affecting the life that dwells there. We need as communities to find safer ways to maintain thebeauty of this place.
Sincerely<
Carol von Borstel and Bruce von Borstel
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Jones, Jim
Monday, December 12,20L612:37 PM
'Pamela Clark'
Holden, Trish; Gores, AlannaRE: TOXIC BAN ORDINANCE
Ms. Clark,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make sure
that each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I will also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,
to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January 10,2OL7.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From : Pamela Clark [ma i lto : roll i ngwithjazz@ya hoo. com]Sent: Monday, December 12,20L612:09 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: TOXIC BAN ORDINANCE
Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ord¡nance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or that expandsthe use of herbicides elsewhere. The county's use of herbicides to control weeds isunacceptable. Protect our ch¡ldren, pets and private properties. Save our poll¡nators. Orbring it to a referendumand let the citizens vote.
Thank you,
Pamela Clark361 Dungeness MeadowsSequim, WA 98382
PEACE...P
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Ozias, MarkTuesday, December 13, 20L610:51 AM'Darst Dee&Bob'Gores, Alanna
RE: Ban on Pesticide use
Mr. and Mrs. Darst,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts
Currently, the only County Ordinance (or, County Law) that prohibits the use of chemical herbicides relates to roadsides,where there is a blanket ban. While some citizens take comfort in the fact that no herbicides are used on roadsides, thereality is that none of us have any real way of knowing what may or may not be taking place elsewhere, like on the ODT,in county parks, etc. There is no requirement to inform the public, no process for engaging the public in decision-makingas it relates to noxious weeds, and no way to facilitate public oversight. What good does it do for a chemically-sensitivecitízen to feel safe because he or she thinks we are in a "no spray" county before heading out for a walk on the ODT or inRobin Hill Park only to find an unexpected "notice of treatment?"
The proposed Ordinance is crafted to rectify that reality, and the reason I have been working so hard on this issue isbecause I firmly believe that we the citizens wíll be better served by a system that requires us (the county) to make clearwhat we (the county) are doing and why we are doing it. This system should apply to every county department thatmanages land, and citizens should have the ability to help craft appropriate management plans that adapt with changingneeds over time. The Ordinance requires that each work plan be reviewed by the public at least annually. I believe andhope we will be better off in the long-run if we create a situation that allows us see clearly what is happening and thatrequires an annual review by citizens.
The most significant factor I urge you to consider ís the concept that an integrated approach to county roadsídes willhave a major impact on the need for ecosystem managers across the Peninsula to use herbicide in their work. Everyexpert working in this arena underscores the reality that our roadsides are the most sign¡ficant "vector" through whichnoxious weeds spread in Clallam County. While it may not seem logical, utilizing a very small amount of herbicide on ourroadsides should greatly reduce the existing and ongoing need for more significant herbicide use in our most ecologicallysensitive areas.
I do not support expanding our chemical footprint. I do not support indiscriminate "spraying" of herbicide or any type ofchemical. I do not support the use of chemicals in agriculture. I do not support the wide availability of chemicalsavailable for consumer use.
I do support the concept of this plan and ordinance because it gives us the chance to greatly reduce our chemicalfootprint and foster the restoration and recovery of native ecosystems across the peninsula.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts - I would be happy to answer any questions you may have
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner
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Sent: Monday, December L2,2OL6 L2:.4O PM
To:'Darst Dee&Bob'Cc: Holden, Trish; Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Ban on Pesticide use
Mr. and Mrs. Darst,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments to the Clallam County Board of Commissioners, I will make surethat each of them receives a copy before they make their decisions. I will also ask Trish Holden, our Clerk of the Board,to include your comments in the official record for the Public Hearing on January LO,2OL7 .
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
----O rigina I Message-----From : Da rst Dee&Bob lmailtq: bdda rst@ema il.com]Sent: Monday, December L2,2Ot610:47 AMTo:Jones, Jim
Subject: Ban on Pesticide use
Dea r Clallam County Commissioners, Dec. L2,2OL6
We want to go on record: We 2 citizens of Clallam County oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26 yer roadside toxicspray ban, or even expand the use of herbicides at any of our locations.Both our own health, and that of the pollinators must come before any other reasons.
Thank you for listening,Dolores & Robert Darst
343 Cedar Park Dr.
Port Angeles, Wa. 98362
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Ozias, MarkMonday, December 12, 20L6 5:43 PM
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Gores, AlannaRE:january 1-0 Agenda
Ms. Marx,
Thank you for writing
The January 10th Public Hearing on the invasive weed ordinance has been publicly announced and well-publicized across
multiple media outlets and will go ahead as scheduled. We are working to come to a decision early in the year because
our Noxious Weed Coordinator and her team need to begin planning their annual schedule and the outcome of thisdecision will impact their plans either way.
Fortunately, the proposed roadside plan and ordinance have been the subject of multiple workshops over the summerand a public hearíng in October during which we took both written and verbal testimony from dozens of citizens. Wehave also had numerous local organizations ranging from the Audubon Society to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe reviewand comment on the plan. The subject has received a lot of press coverage, with multiple articles in all threenewspapers and both "pro" and "con" letters to the editor spanning many months.
lnterested citizens who may not yet have seen the proposed plan or ordinance still have a month in which to reviewthem and provide comment, and I would welcome your comments and/or questions once you've had the chance to lookthem over.
Sincerely
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner
---Original Message---From: Janet [mailto:JanetMarx [email protected]]Sent: Fri 12/9/2Ot6 4:57 PM
To: Ozias, Mark; Peach, Bill
Subject: January 10 Agenda
The public hearing date on the roadside spraying issue is currently set for January 10. I request that you delay the publichearinguntil February. ldonotseeaneedtosettlethisissueinearlyJanuaryjustafterpeoplehavebeendistractedbythe holidays. Give us a chance to read the current Weed Management Plan and give it some thoughtful consideration.
I appreciate your considering this request.
Janet Marx1L2 Lockerbie PL
Port Angeles 98362
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Ozias, MarkTuesday, December L3, 2OL6 8:53 AM' [email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: CCC- Title 9 -Request to change the public hearing date from L/L0/L7 to l-l3L or2/7/L7
Ms. Larson,
Thank you for writing
The January 10th Public Hearing on the invasive weed ordinance has been publicly announced and well-publicized across
multiple media outlets and will go ahead as scheduled. We are working to come to a decision early in the year becauseour Noxious Weed Coordinator and her team need to begin planning the¡r annual schedule and the outcome of thisdecision will impact their plans either way.
Fortunately, the proposed roadside plan and ordinance have been the subject of multiple workshops over the summerand a public hearing in October during which we took both written and verbal testimony from dozens of citizens. Wehave also had numerous local organizations ranging from the Audubon Society to the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe reviewand comment on the plan. The subject has received a lot of press coverage, with multiple articles in all threenewspapers and both "pro" and "con" letters to the editor spanning many months.
lnterested citizens who may not yet have seen the proposed plan or ordinance still have a month in which to reviewthem and provide comment, and I would welcome your comments and/or questions once you've had the chance to look
them over.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozías
Clallam County Commissioner
---Origína I Message-----From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December L2,2OL6 3:38 PM
To: Ozias, Mark; Peach, Bill
Cc: Jones, Jim; Jones, Jim; Holden, Trish; Dean&Judy
Subject: RE: CCC- Title 9 -Request to change the public hearing date from L/7O/77 to L/3L or 2/7 /77
Besides sending a thank you and best wishes for his new work on our behalf to Commissioner Chapman, I also transmitthe above "subject"request to those who may yet be making decisions and organizing meetings pertinent to the proposed ordinance"lntegrated Roadside Weed Management."
For many of us, the "noticed" public hearing date for this important proposed ordinance is still too close to holidays forthe public to have ample opportunity to review all information -including possible news coverage of invited "expert"presentation and possible analyses/responses that may follow.
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lf the proposal's public hearing could be held late January or early February, it is more likely this issue would have thepublic attention and participation it deserves.
Thank you all for your efforts and considerationJudy Larson
1070 W. Palo Verde LoopSequim, WA 98382
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Ozias, MarkFriday, December 30,2016 9:1-1 AM'Darlene Schanfald'Jones, Jim; Gores, AlannaRE: Jan. 10 testimony
Darlene,
The Public Hearing on January LOth is being held because the language that has been added to the Ordinance sinceOctober's Hearing (monitoring requirement) is substantive enough to require a second Hearing, as advised by theProsecuting Attorney's office. The Hearing, therefore, is about the Ordinance.
The roadside plan, and subsequent plans like a parks plan, are working documents that describe how the Ordinance willbe implemented. Theydo not require a Public Hearing in and of themselves.
The idea is that the Ordinance establishes a general framework, while the plans provide the detail
ln answer to your earlier question about reviewer comments on the plan, I am sorry but I do not have them and have
not seen them.
Sincerely,
Mark O
From: Darlene Schanfald [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, December 29,20L6 4:27 PltiTo: Jones, Jim; Peach, Bill; Ozias, MarkSubject: Re: Jan. 10 testimony
This is still confusing.Is the public to comment on the Draft Plan? On the Draft Code language, which is totally different from thePlan?What is this hearing about?Kindly clarify.
Thank you,ds
On Dec 6,2016, at l:49 PM, Jones, Jim <[email protected] wrote:
Here is the link to ccc.27.OL, as you requested:
Jim
http://www.codepublishins.com/WA/ClallamCounty/html/ClallamCountv2T /ClallamCounty2T0l.html#2
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From: Darlene Schanfald fmailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 L2:42PMTo: Jones, JimCc: Lucero, Cathy; Tyler, Ross; Gores, Alanna; Winborn, Joel; Ozias, Mark; Chapman, Mike; Peach, BillSubject: Re: The spray Draft Ordinance needs a rewrite
Thanks for your email, Jim. Kindly email me Code 27 language.The Ordinance definitely is expansive in breadth. This is supposed to align with the Plan. Is theCounty claiming these two documents align?ds
OnDec 6,2016, at 11:58 AM, Jones, Jim @) wrote:
Ms. Schanfald,
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. Just so you are aware, it is ourintention (at the public hearing set to occur on Jan. 1"0), to have Noxious Weeds and/orLegal, recommend (per Clallam CountyAdmin Policy 110), based upon public commentsreceived (notably your email of t2/4/20I6 which will be admitted into the publicrecord) and after re-reviewing the proposed ordinance, that the appropriate placementfor the ordinance (if approved) is actually 'litle 27, not Title 9, because the ordinancepertains to a broader environmental policy that concerns controlling noxious weeds
within any/all county owned lands: ROW'S, quarries, parks, etc.
It is our legal department's opinion that identifying the appropriate chapter for a
contemplated ordinance does not constitute a substantive change to the ordinance thatwould require subsequent publication and/or another public hearing. The substantivetext of the ordinance, which is presently available to the public, and has been debatedat length remains the same. Thus, the proposed real time amendment to the ordinancewould read as follows: "AN ORDINANCE creating a chapter titled "lntegroted Weed
Monagemenf,,locatedwithinClallamCountyCode,Titles]/-@B+¡dgeeEnvironment
Again, thank you for helping us out with your comments for improvement.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From: Darlene Schanfald <darlenes@olympus.
Date: December 4,2016 at I2:I7:19 PM PSTTo: .clallam.wa.us"<[email protected] , "mozias@,co.clallam.wa.us"
.clallam.wa.us> clallam.wa.us"<bpeach(Eco.clallam.Subject: The spray Draft Ordinance needs a rewrite
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Dear Commissioners:
I read the PDN Legal this week about the January 10,2017 publichearing. The Ordinance title does not reflect the language in theCode. The title of the proposed ordinance is misleading.
The title says this is abou/ roads, highways and bridges. However,the Code language is: The purpose of this chapter is to establishan integratedweed monagement approach that aides ClallamCounty in keeping county owned or managed lands, including itsimproved and unimproved right-of-ways, quaruies, parlcs and othercounty lands safe..... The rest of the Draft language underscoresthat this is not about right-of ways only.
As written, it serves to publicly demonstrate that the County isconfused about its purpose and this is also evident when you readthe Plan which, too, misleads the public. The Plan and the DraftOrdinance language are two different proposals.
Therefore, if you wish to proceed, I suggest and request that youbegin anew and align the Plan and the intended Ordinance, andthen align the Ordinance title to reflect the exact Plan andOrdinance language.
At the very least, see that the Ordinance title reflects the Ordinancelanguage. Then set a new hearing date and republish the Legal.
Darlene SchanfaldSierra Club North Olympic Group68t-7s65
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Jones, JimTuesday, January \0,20L7 6:43 AM'Darlene Schanfald'Gores, AlannaFW: Personal comments for Jan. 10,2017 weed control public hearing10- L8 - 16 S p rayPIa nCo m ments.docx; ATT 2912465 2. htm
Ms. Schanfald,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordínance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportun¡ty to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Administrator
From: Darlene Schanfald fmailto:darlenes@olympus,net]Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 9:13 PMTo: Jones, JimCc: Darlene SchanfaldSubject: Personal comments for Jan. L0, Z0L7 weed control public hearing
Dear Commissioners:
This matter of how to maintain unwanted weeds by the County has come down to whether the County isgoing to be concerned about human and wildlife health and the environment, or weeds certaindepartment directors want to rid with poisons. While staffs have safe, non toxic options, which should besufficient, evidently some choose poisons for weed removal in their tool box.
The Code allows for wholesale spraying, all approved by one person and no oversight of her actions. Aswarming conditions increase plant growth and new plants, spraying will increase, expanding more poisoncountywide.
Clallam County can choose to be regressive and rely on chemical manufacturing data profit-based and self-serving or it can approach this problem on independent, science-based data and care for the natural resources onwhich life relies.
As one example of one chosen County herbicide:
Scientists Defend Glyphosate Cancer Link; SurprÍsed by Industry Assault
Don't mess with Monsanto Co. That is the message being delivered right now by the agrichemical industry as itmakes a full-fledged assault on the team of intemational cancer scientists who dared to declare cancerous
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connections to the widely used herbicide called glyphosate, the chief ingredient in Monsanto's Roundupbrand. httpiíwww.hu
A response from Commissioner Ozias to a commenter reads , in patt, " One of the reasons it is important that wecontrol noxious/invasive plants is because our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators willnot use them; they will only pollinate native species. " No docummentation was cited. However, owners ofOlympic Wilderness Apiary submitted photos to the Commissioners at the October 18,2016 public hearing oftheir bees feeding on noxious weeds - scotch broom, Himalayan blackberries, and meadowknapweed. Though not in our area, pollinators in the State of ME also take advantage of what isavailed. https://wrvw.pwrc.uses.qo
Another letter is from a toxicologist speaking against herbicides, pointing out that she and her husband maintaintheir l1 acres with hand pulling only.
Another letter from a Peninsula Trails Coalition and Olympic Discory Trail (ODT) volunteer wrote that whenglyphosate was used along the ODT, they "had to keep using it every year." Yes, these plants adapt andbecome more resistant. Well known.
I am resubmitting my October 18,2016 comments because they remain relevant (see attachment) and,additionally remind you that you have agreed to include climate change issues in allactions. http://www.peninsuladail)rnews.com/news/clallam-county-looks-at-climate-change-plans/
More about warming and changing environments
. human activity ... with its intensive heavy use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides - is ruining our soils atbrealcneck speed, killing the organic materials that they contain. https://www.theguardiprqfes$alqll:aetr|olU2ql 6/sep/ I 0/soil-our-best
o The NOPRC&D Climate change Preparedness Pan for the North Olympic Peninsula: Planning for ClimateChange on the North Olympic Peninsula Natural and Managed Ecosystems Workshop DRAFT Results
Food chain base (fish, insects, plankton): Relevant changing climate conditions includePesticides/herbicidesÆerti lizers...
Climate adaptation strateeiesReenergize efforts to reduce stressors to salmon stream habitatsReduce local land based pollutants that enhance acidification in marineWâtOfShttp://media.wix.com/uedla3bdcc 90dafaf811ef42dd8ef255aea6347287.pdf
. Chapter Three - Impact of Climate Change Factors on Weeds and Herbicide Efficacy
Abstract
Rising carbon dioxide (COt concentrations and associated changes in global temperature and precipitation are
major concerns for future weed management and crop production. This review focuses on the impacts ofclimate change factors on the growth of weeds and the potential variations in the effrcacy of herbicides underchanging climate conditions. Weeds are likely to show greater resilience and better adaptation to changes inCOz concentrations and rising temperature in competition with crops due to their diverse gene pool and greater
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physiological plasticity. Weeds with C: and Ca photosynthetic pathways may exhibit differential responses tohigher COz levels and temperatures, which can affect the dynamics of crop-weed competition. In addition to itspositive impact on weed growth, climate change factors could influence the efficacy of many herbicides,making weed management a major challenge for sustainable crop production. To enhance our understanding ofthe impact of climate change factors on herbicide efficacy, it is important to evaluate the effects ofenvironmental conditions on various herbicide modes of action. Environmental factors such as CO2, light,temperature, relative humidity, and soil moisture differentially affect the uptake, translocation, and activity ofdifferent herbicide chemistries. Furthermorejnteractions among ftunpredictable effects on herbicide activity. Existing literature suggests that climate change factors impacts var)¡not only within herbicide modes of action but also among herbicides belonging to same mode of action. somakins seneralized assumotions for each mode of action is difficult. Extensive research on the impact of
future climate scenarios.€lltPhaSiS.) http:llw.ww.sciencedirect.corn/sciencelarticlelpä150065211315001297
. Environmental Impact: Concept, Consequences, Measuremant$ EV/ Chu, Port Townsend, WA,
United States JR Karr, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States r 2017 Elsevier Inc.
Excerpts from:
Atmosphere: People release toxic chemicals into the air and alter the climate by raising theatmospheric concentrations ofgreenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide
P. 3 We are clearly killing other organisms outright or eliminating their habitats, thereby drivingspecies to extinction and impoverishing the diversity of life. But biotic impoverishment takes manyforms besides extinction. It encompasses three categories of human impacts on the biosphere: (1)indirect depletion of living systems through alterations in physical and chemical environments, (2)direct depletion of nonhuman life, and (3) direct degradation of human life (Table 1; Kan and Chu,1995). Identifying and understanding the biological significance ofour actions - their effects onliving systems... are the keys to developing effective ways to manage our impacts.
P. 5 ...industrial nations have carelessly pumped chemicals into every medium. Chemicals - as
varied as pesticides... now lace the world's water, soil, and air and the bodies of all living things,including people. Chemicals directly poison organisms; they accumulate in physicalsurroundings and are passed through and, in many cases, concentrated within portions of thefood web. Chemicals cause cancer, interfere with hormonal systems, provoke asthma, andimpair the functioning of immune systems. They have intergenerational effects, such as
intellectual impairment in children whose mothers have eaten contaminated fish. What's moreo
over half a century of pesticide and antibiotic overuse has bred resistance to these chemicalsamong insects, plants, and microbes, giving rise to new and reemerging illnesses.
P. 6 Higher concentrations of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, and higher globaltemperatures set in motion a whole series of effects. ...rising carbon dioxide concentrations mayenhance plant photosynthesis and growth. .... Rising temperatures are shifting the ranges ofmany plants and animals ....
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P. 9 Direct Degradation of Human Life
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Emerging and reemerging diseases ..... farmworkers around the world suffer long-term ills fromhigh exposures to pesticides and herbicides. Partly because of increased air pollution, asthma rates
are rising, especially in big cities.
P. 15 Table 2 Plausible indicators of environmental qualitya
Chemical contamination: pollutant and toxic emissions; pollutant and toxic concentrationsin airo water, soil, and living organisms
Even biologists' counts of threatened and endangered species, which would seem to measure bioticimpoverishment directly, still focus narrowly on biological parts, not ecological wholes.
P. 17 Since 2000, the Heinz Center (2008) has published two editions of its report on the state of USecosystems, which seeks to capture a view of the large-scale pattems, conditions, and trends across
the United States. . . . .Among the many conclusions of the 2008 report were that ... chemicalcontaminants were found in virtually all streams and most groundwater wells, often at levelsabove those set to protect human health or wildlife.
P. l8 We cannot predict which orqanisms are vital for the survival of commercial species orspecies we want for other reasons. Failing to protect all organisms - from microbes and funqi toplants. invertebrates. and vertebrates - ignores the key contributions of these qroups to healthvbiotic communities.
P.19-20: ..... If biotic impoverishment is the problem, then it only makes sense to directenvironmental policy toward protecting the integrity of biotic systems. Integrity implies a wholenessor unimpaired condition.
V/ith this kind of evidence, there is no rational justification for the County to allow toxicchemicals to be used to maintain unwanted weeds. Be a leader to othermunicipalities. Demonstrate how this can be done without poisons. Get those mowerson the road again, use the Chain Gatrg and unemployed looking for work to assist, andcontinue to utilize the volunteer dedicated weed pullers.
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Commissioner Mike Chapman, ChairCommissioner Bill PeachCommissioner Mark OziasClallam County Courthouse4th & LincolnPort Angeles WA 98362
RE : http : //wllw. cla I la m. net/weed/d oci I RWM P I a n D raft6-30- 1 6. pdf
Commissioners
No doubt you looked out your windows and noticed the heavy rain and windstorm. Can you honestly vouchthat "spot spraying" will stay on a spot?
You are elected to protect our health. Herbicide usage impinges on our health, as we as nature.Reintroducing pesticides along the right of ways and using it elsewhere is walking us back in time. We'veknown from the 1960s onward how toxic to our health, wildlife and natural resources these poisons are. Thereare so many arguments against what you are doing that it is hard to know where to start. But this is for sure,the Noxious Weed program culture must change, not the roadside spray pan.
Think about the County work and financial expenditures for PlC, North Olympic Lead Entity for Salmon,Sequim Bay and Jimmycomelately Creek, Streamkeepers, Marine Resources Committee for restoration,conservation and education projects, and your agreement to review climate change impacts for any consideredproject? This plan flies in the face of all the above where thousands to millions of dollars have been andcontinue to be invested. There is a serious disconnect here if you think you can protect these projects and notharm them with herbicides.
This plan is a mockery of good sense. Why do you care about weeds and not our health and those otherprojects? The County Administrator reviews all policies to see they are consistent. This poison plan should bereviewed in light of the others. Or there should be a person that reviews all policies for departmental andinterdepartmental consistency so that there is consistency throughout Clallam County government and not apatchwork of actions that are now ongoing. lt makes sense to have consistency between the programs and todo no harm.
Herbicides might be said to be the last resort, but in the past we experienced county's use as the first choiceregardless of policies. Oversight assurance is not specified;just written reports. Monitoring the level of use ofherbicide is not a check. Plants adapt. More herbicides will be used. There will be more patches over time.More herbicides will be used. Citizens have watched and learned and testified before that County's herbicideapplications have not been well done. But even if they were, there is no such thing as maintaining herbicideson a spot. Witness the rain and wind now ongoing. An herbicide injected/sprayed on a spot would run off aswell as down towards the groundwater.
Based on vears of science, it is known that olvphosate in RoundUp and the other allowed herbicides kill andmaim wildlife, includino pollinators: that thev cause cancer, endocrine disruptions, respiratorv problems.chemical sensitivitv. and other human health problems: that plants adapt to herbicides: and that mowins at theriqht times of the vear. and pullinq and dioqing up the roots are the best noxious weed removal methods.
No matter what you say, I and others that read the document and attended Cathy Lucero's publicpresentations a few months ago realize the heavy emphasis on herbicide use. And nothing of the followingassuages that realization. Ms. Lucero is very clear about her want to use herbicides, and not as a last resort
The italicized sentences are those from the Plan
Start with the title page:
Plan Prepared By Cathy Lucero, Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Programin consultation with Dr. Harvey Holt, Professor Emeritus, Purdue University,Green Systems Analytics, LLCWhat exactly does "in consultation with" mean?
Following is a page with those she consulted with. What does "consulted with" mean?More importantly, what were the comments she received?The Clallam County lntegrated Roadside Weed Management Plan has been created with the input of a widevariety of groups and individualsComment: Mostly by those that use pesticides.What does "input" mean?
P. 7 . lt is estimated that invasive plants cause about $123 billion in damages and /osses to the U.S. economyannually (Harper,Lore, Johnson, and Skinner, 2007). Non-native weeds cause an estimated $34billion.
Comment: Not to Clallam County! From an economic standpoint, the federal, state and local agencies pourmillions of dollars and staff and volunteer efforts into protecting our waters, salmon, shellfish and otherwildlife. Then these poisons are found in the water and sediments and on land and harm what others aretrying to save. What is the cost to lost pollinators and pollination? To soil damage, and water pollution? Andyour County Health Department pick up the health costs the Noxious Weed Dept. cause. lt is cyclic. There isno cost savings.
P. 8 Herbicides can effectively and selectively control all sizes and types of weed infestations with a small, butkn ow I ed g e a b I e w o rkfo rce.Comment: lf so, why, after all the years of spraying, did the plants come back?It is well known that plants adapt to herbicides and then more herbicides have to be used in the belief they willkill.
We do know herbicides are not plant specific. There are at least 26 different herbicides the state allows fornoxious weeds and these can be mixed. Each on the list, individually, harm plants, animals and soils,including pollinators. They cause cancer, developmental problems, respiratory problems, and on and on.That's the science; it is not arguable. Many organic growers are situated by the roadsides and they stand toloose if the herbicides spread by wind, rain or fog. While their properties will not be a target, if the neighborsare, the organic growers crops can be contaminated. Too, the resulting broadcast of herbicides through theair, though unintentional, leaves humans and wildlife to breathe in these poisons, which then cycle through ourbodies, including into the systems of pregnant and nursing women, so they are passed to the next generation.These leave many with chemical sensitivity.
P. 12 Weed suppression by mowers is temporary and must be repeated to achieve the desired effect.Comment: Yes, the reason for mowing often. Herbicide use is temporary and must be repeated and, ratherthan inhibiting growth, strengthens the plant's adaptation, so more herbicides need to be used, perpetuating avicious cycle.
Mowing a/so has a large carbon footprint in comparison to other controlsfrafegies and machinery can leakhydraulic fluid and shed other hazardous søbsfances into ditches and other sensifive environments .
Now flip this. The same can be said about the use of herbicides and their harm to the soil life helps depleteneeded carbon soil.
P. 13 The road departmenf sfrives to make one complete mowing pass per year.Comment: Once a year! Maybe not at all ("striving")! No wonder the weeds are spreading
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Clallam County lntegrated Roadside Weed Management Plan-draftAP P LI CATI O N G U I D ELINES
Manual methods may be applied where practical and conditions favorable. Digging should be limited toindividual plants or very small infestations. Limit digging of perennial weeds or those with deeply spreadingroots unless they are newlyestablished. Pull and bag the heads of flowering plants. Dispose of appropriately.Comment: Why limit digging? Repetitive digging can eliminate a problem.
PersonnelThe mowing program is currently staffed with three employees who mow as time allows between other roadmaintenance duties.Comment: There were more staff and part time personnel for mowing. Cutbacks helped create this situation
Weed Board staff digs minor regulated weed infestations as conditions and resources allow to help the Countyachieve compliance with law.Comment: Minor, because as the plan emphasizes, it is easier to spray and less energy intensive. (Not safer,but easier.)
GENERAL USE CONSIDERATIONSHerbicide applications are a /ess physically labor intensive means of controlling large weed infestations.Comment: But creates a never-ending situation.
Herbicides are the most effective way to conlro!deeply rooted, persistent weeds.Comment: This is not so.
Properly applied herbicides can ggpp¡ggg weed germination and allow desirable vegetation to flourish withminimal effort.Comment: But not good for planting native vegetation.
...and the use of the effective rate of herbicide. ln a successful weed management program, the amount ofherbicide used on a particular site will decrease over time as the invasive plant population declines.Comment: True of non-toxic methods. Does this staff understand plant adaptation to herbicides?
An herbicide's potential risk is assessed bv the Environmental Protection Aqencv before the productis registered for use.Comment: This is the most revealing, uneducated comment to come from the NW Dept. Director. EPA reviewsvery few products due to ery limited staff, funding and time. lnstead, they give a Temporary Approval andseldom if ever take another look at the product.
Spot treatments can release (?) or protect habitat for wildlife such as pollinators, song birds and smallmammals Spot treatments reduce potential for offsite chemical drift.Comment: Yes, it reduces but does not stop or drift or protect pollinators, etc.
P. 19: lt appears that applicators would not even be wearing protected gear. A noise-mouth mask is notprotection.
Adjuvants with low toxicity (notice "toxicity") to wildlife include modified seed o/s, alkyl ethoxylates, andsilicones. Liberate@ Competitor@, DyneAmic and Agri-Dex@ (all aquatic formulations) are brand names ofsome adjuvants from these low toxicity categories and have been selected for use in this program. Researchis developinq on this subiect and will be reqularlv added to updates for this proqram.COMMENT: So these will be used before the research is well done?
P.23 Public NoticeComments: The herbicides stay longer than the signage says they will
Pulling or digging weeds rs mosf effective when ground rs sotrComment. True. And if the ground has hardened, all one has to do is wet the area and the weeds come up
I'll go no further commenting on the plan
Commissioner Ozias: I will comment on sections of your email.County roads are the largest source of noxious/invasive weed infestations for all other landowners, and theCounty is legally obligated to eradicate identified noxious or invasive weeds. Our current policy (which doesnot allow for the incorporation of herbicides into an integrated weed management plan) has proven insufficientto meet our legal obligation.Comment: Who told you this? Where is the proof? lt became insufficient when staff cut the program.
fh,s /s why I have worked hard to ensure that the plan we are scheduled to review next week does notpromote herbicide use as a first defense, but rather as a small portion of a larger plan.Comment: Based on her thinking as noted above, it doesn't indicate that she won't promote herbicide use as afirst choice.
Additional improvements to the Clallam County lntegrated Roadside Weed Management Plan include
Public notification of the use of herbicides on non-road county property by wrapping parks, gravel pits,etc. into the plan.Comment: lt will be an improvement to inform the public but, better yet, and safer, is to not spray.Spraying in County Parks exposes the public to harm.
Providing citizens with increased ability to learn in advance where target patches of noxious/invasiveweeds to be eliminated are located. Patches in need of control will be specifically and individuallyidentified at the beginning of each year.Comment; They may not be the same size patches when staff is ready to remove them. This indicatesnew ground will be poisoned.
- Allowing ONLY for limited, targeted, hand-applied herbicide to pre-identified areas. Herbicides will not beapplied by machine, truck, tractor, etc.Comment: The herbicides will drift one way or another.
Limiting the County options to a small number of the least-toxic herbicides.What are these?
Requirement of additional professional supervision when herbicide rs usedWho is doing the spraying?
Utilization of all manners of weed control including hand-pulling, mowing, use of the chain gang, etc.,and listing chemical control as the "last resort" option.Comment: Again, the plan does not indicate chemical control will be the last resort. Just the opposite.
- Allowing for "owner may control" agreements.Comment: They are already in place, or should be. They have been for property owners that own their right ofways since the1990 ban.
Implementation of buffer protections for organic farms.Comment: What does this mean? What buffer distance? Still, there is drift.
But the besf reason not to only "mow" is because, unlike twenty years ago, roadsides are no longer maintainedwith a "dead" zone just off the asphalt. Rather, the preferred method of roadside management is to createrobust native roadside landscapes that naturally filter contaminants, crowd out weeds (minimizing the need forfuture weed control) and provide 'Tound" landscapes for birds, butterflies and insects. Peer-reviewed studiesfrom other sfafes underscore the efficacy of this concept. Regular mowing would make it impossible to create
and maintain this type of roadside landscape.Comment: This does not prove a point to use herbicides, and poisons will not get you to where you want to go
We willtake additional public testimony at next Tuesday's public hearing.Comment: We have not had an earlier public hearing. That is different than how comments were generated atthe presentations. Those were informal meetings.
As Alfredo Quarto wrote: Commissioners, choose a better road for our future...one that does not contribute topollution of our air and contamination of our soil and water. Employ idle hands and not spray nozzles to controlour weeds. lnstead, please control those who wish to eliminate an existing effective means of weed control viamower machines and ground crews.
As John Woolley wrote, after struggling with Herb Robert and noting that control efforts are more noxious thanthe invading plants. Been the Dosewallips ELJs and efforts to return salmon. How can we seriously deal withour changing environment, when we try to correct one problem and it still makes the situation worse.
As Harley Oien wrote: many of our noxious weeds are basically here to stay. Adding toxic chemicals to themix only makes the situation worse. lt is virtually impossible to eliminate many of these "weeds. They can beremoved in certain areas but the seed reservoir remains regionally on private property, rights of way in otherjurisdictions, and on clear cut timber land. The county's program is going to have little or no effect, overall.The County is generating an ill conceived need for a spray program which may not only adversely impact mycertified organic production but it will adversely affect pollinators, CA banned glyphosates (Round Up) which issupposed to be harmless to the environment but is in fact not harmless but just a promotion by Monsanto. Putyour efforts into contracted work for the labor to remove weeds by hand. The pollinators win and those whoshout jobs, jobs, jobs win.
Thank you for being willing to support outside reviewers of this plan for a different perspective on controllingand ridding noxious weeds.
Then, rather than you voting, let the people vote on whether they want to give up the ban, whether theywant their parks sprayed and whether they want spraying elsewhere. This is a public right.
Thank you for considering my comments.
Darlene Schanfald, SecretaryOlympic Environmental CouncilPO Box 2664Sequim WA 98382
Gores, Alanna
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From: Ozias, MarkTuesday, December 13, 20L611-:03 AM'Pamela Hastings'Gores, AlannaRE: Please tell Clallam County to KEEP THE BAN on herbicides along County roads
Ms. Hastings,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Currently, the only County Ordinance (or, County Law) that prohibíts the use of chemical herbicides relates to roadsides,where there is a blanket ban. While some citizens take comfort in the fact that no herbicides are used on roadsides, thereality is that none of us have any real way of knowing what may or may not be taking place elsewhere, like on the ODT,
in county parks, etc. There is no requirement to inform the public, no process for engaging the public in decision-makingas it relates to noxious weeds, and no way to facilitate public oversíght. What good does it do for a chemically-sensitivecitizen to feel safe because he or she thinks we are in a "no spray" county before heading out for a walk on the ODT or inRobin Hill Park only to find an unexpected "notice of treatment?"
The proposed Ordinance is crafted to rectify that reality, and the reason I have been working so hard on this issue is
because I firmly believe that we the citizens will be better served by a system that requires us (the county) to make clearwhat we (the county) are doing and why we are doing it. This system should apply to every county department thatmanages land, and citizens should have the ability to help craft appropriate management plans that adapt with changingneeds over time. The Ordinance requires that each work plan be reviewed by the public at least annually. I believe andhope we will be better off in the long-run if we create a situation that allows us see clearly what is happening and thatrequires an annual review by citizens.
The most significant factor I urge you to consider is the concept that an integrated approach to county roadsides willhave a major impact on the need for ecosystem managers across the Peninsula to use herbicide in their work. Every
expert working in this arena underscores the reality that our roadsides are the most significant "vector" through whichnoxious weeds spread in Clallam County. While it may not seem logical, utilizing a very small amount of herbicide on ourroadsides should greatly reduce the existing and ongoing need for more significant herbicide use in our most ecologicallysensitive areas.
I do not support expanding our chemícal footprint. I do not support indiscriminate "spraying" of herbicide or any type ofchemical. I do not support the use of chemicals in agriculture. I do not support the wide availability of chemicalsavailable for consumer use.
I do support the concept of this plan and ordinance - contrary to my campaign pledge - because it gives us the chance togreatly reduce our chemical footprint and foster the restoration and recovery of native ecosystems across the peninsula
via a system that both encourages and requires the oversight and participation of citizens.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts - I would be happy to answer any questions you may have orprovide you with additional insight as to my change of position on this complex and important issue.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner
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From: Pamela Hastings Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, December t2,20L610:07 AMTo: Darlene SchanfaldCc: Ozias, MarkSubject: Re: Please tell Clallam County to KEEP THE BAN on herbicides along County roads
Thank you, Darlene,
You have obviously studied this issue. I certainly don't want any ümecessary herbicide spraying...and I hopeMark can explain his thinking to both of us again.
We have certainly had many disappointments with unresponsive elected officials in this area to date.
Pamela
On Dec 12,2016, at9:15 AM, Darlene Schanfald <darlenes@olympus. wrote:
Hi Pamela:Several of us have communicated with Mark over months. According to the plan, and the Code-which is actually different from the plan!, spraying will be wide spread. Mark pledged -verbally and in writing - when he ran for Commissioner, that he would uphold the ban. Oncein, he changed his position. More than disappointing.
In an IPM plan, which this is claimed to be but is not, the use of herbicides would be the verylast option. In this plan, that is not so.ds
On Dec 12,2016, at7;15 AM, Pamela Hastings <pamela@pamelahastin >wrote:
I emailed with Mark Ozias, and there seemed to be some place for limitedspraying...or increased money for a more labor intensive approach to theroadsides...I suggest you communicate with him before replacing a blanket ban.
Pamela Hastings
On Dec 11,2016, at 9:00 PM, Darlene Schanfald<darlenes@olympus. wrote:
Citizens for Toxic Free Roadsides
December ll-2016
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Dear Pamela:
In the past you submitted a letter opposing Clallam Countyrepealing the ban on herbicides to control roadside weeds. Itworked! Commissioners listened. Now they are trying again torepeal the ban and we are asking for your continued support toonce asain say NO. With enough opposition, the Commissionersmay be persuaded again.
This is critical to the health of our public, pets, soil and watersystems. We must also protect dwindling pollinator populationsand habitat.
The County already sprays in parks and elsewhere, and we opposeexpanding that spray footprint to include roadsides. There areother options for controlling noxious weeds along roadsideswithout using chemical controls. If allowed to increase its useof chemicals, the County will have no incentive for reducing futurespraying, or being innovative in its approach to noxiousweed management.
The next public hearing on this matter is January l0r20l7 tt10:30 AM in the Clallam County Commissioners Meeting Room.
Please download, sign, stamp and mail the attached postcard, orsimply send the Commissioners an email expressing youropposition to repealing theban. <çgl4qi¡[email protected] (Wording on thepostcard can serve as a sample letter.) It must arrive beforeJanuary 10. And please attend the public hearing if at all possible
Know other like-minded friends? Ask them to urge theCommissioners to keep the ban and ask them to attend theJanuary 10 public hearing.
Thank you,
Ernie Kozun
Kia Kozun
Crystal Tack
Darlene Schanfald
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Dear Commissioner Ozias,
We had a highly successful weed control season on Forest Service lands in both Clallamand Jefferson Counties. We are sharing some of the highlights of our program withthose who might be interested.
Enclosed you will find an executive summary of our 2016 Repoft for projects completedthrough a Pafticipating Agreement with the U. S. Forest Service under Title II of theSecure Rural School Community Self Determinations Act of 2000. If you are interestedin reading more, the full report will be available on the Clallam County website--http ://www.clal lam. net/weedcontrol/htmlforest_service. htm.
If you would like more information, or have any questions or comments, please contactus at:
Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Program223 East 4th Street, Suite 15,Port Angeles, WA 98362(360)417-2442cl [email protected]. us
Síncerely,
Cathy Lucero,Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Coordinator
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European Hawkweed, an infrequent invasive in the forest, blooms onlhe2700280 Road
Olympic Peninsula Cooperative Noxious Weed Contro!2416 Project Report
A Title ll Participating Agreement betweenUSFS Olympic National Forest
andClallam County Noxious Weed Control Board
Report by:Clallam County Noxious Weed Gontrol Board
Chandra Johnson, Weed SpecialistCathy Lucero, Coordinator
223 E. Fourth Street, Suite 15Port Angeles, WA98362-30 1 5
(360) 417-2442
Repoft Recipients
Unabridged Version:Olympic National Forest (1 copy)
Cheryl BartlettSusan Piper
Jefferson County Noxíous Weed Control BoardLissa BennettBob HoyleSarah DoyleSoozie NicholLaura Lewis
Abridged Version (no appendices):Clallam County Noxious Weed Control Board
Erik AdolphsenFred GrantTom JensenBruce PaulJane VanderhoofClea Rome
Executive Summary:Olympic Natíonal Forest
Reta LafordDean YoshinaDean MilletShawna Bautista
Clallam County CommissionersRandy JohnsonMark OziasBill Peach
Jefferson County CommissionerPhilJohnsonKathleen KlerDavid Sullivan
WA State LegislatorsSenator Jim HargroveRepresentatíve Steve TharingerRepresentative Kevin Van De Wege
United States LegislatorsSenator Maria CantwellSenator Patty MurrayRepresentative Derek Kilmer
Email notification to online link:City of Port Townsend Public Works
lan Jablonski
City of Sequim Public WorksDavid Garlington
Jefferson County Noxious Weed Control BoardJoost Besijn, Coordinator
Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control BoardDana Coggon, Coordinator
Mason County Noxious Weed Control BoardPat Grover, Coordinator
Grays Harbor Noxious Weed Control BoardNancy Ness, Coordinator
Washington State Noxious Weed Control BoardAlison Halpern, Executive Secretary
Quinault Nation, Jim PlampinCaroline Martorano
Hoh Tribe, Steve Allison
Makah Tribe, Rob McCoyShannon Murphy
Quileute Tribe, Frank GeyerGarrett Rassmussen
Lower Elwha Tribe, Mike McHenryKim Williams
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, Hilton Turnbull
Olympic National Park, Cheryl DeckerJanet Coles
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An unabridged copy of this report will be posted to ourwebsite at
http ://www.clallam.neUweedcontrol/htm l/forest_service. htmsee 2016 Report.
Execunve Summnny
Prcject Goal:The goal of this project is to protect the natural resources of Clallam and Jefferson Counties from the negative impacts ofinvasive non-native plants. This goal is implemented by reducing existing weed populations and preventing theestablishment of new ones across both counties. Coordinating and standardizing weed control across jurisdictionalboundaries maximizes the efficiency of these efforts and minimizes the negative impacts of noxious weeds on naturalresource productivity, watershed function, wildlife habitat, human and animal health, and recreationalactivities.
Project Overview:This project has been a comprehensive program for noxious weed controlon Forest Service (FS) lands across the NorthOlympic Peninsula. lt includes surveying, identifying, and controlling noxious weeds through a work plan coordinatedbetween the Forest Service and localweed control boards. This project compliments the efforts of localweed boardprograms, which includes public education, survey and monitoring of noxious weed infestations, and seeking landownercompliance with RCW 17.10 on non-federal lands. Title ll of the Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS), which was designed inpart to promote cooperation and collaboration between federal and local governments, funds most of the project.Additional dollars from specific FS funds have sometimes augmented additional tasks added to the work plan. Dependingon funding levels ín any given year, work has been accomplished by crews of varying size and expertise.
20f 6 Project Goals:1. Control weeds on areas scheduled for road decommissioning or forest management.2. Controlweeds in quarries and other rock sources.3. Control weeds in Botanical Areas and other special "critical area" sites.4. Controlweeds in campgrounds, trailheads and other heavily-used sites5. Revisít previously controlled sites and perform necessary follow-up controlwork.6. ldentify and treat new populations.
2016 Resources: (All crews). Supervisor (20 hours/week, 3.5 months). 2-3 Project Specialists (less than 3 months each)
' Washington Conservation Corps (B days)
2016 Accomplishments: (All crews). Examined 342 acres for invasive species, treated 302 weed-infested acres, and monitored 158 treated acres.' lnspected and treated high priority weeds in 20 FS rock sources; inspected and identified corrective measures for
9 private,S state and 9 county rock sources in regard to their potential to spread invasive weeds,. Distributed native grass seed to l8 sites.. Compiled data and completed annual Project Report.
Observations and Recommendations:Weed infestations negatively impact resources both within the Olympic National Forest and on adjacent lands. Restoringdiversity and achieving habitat requirements and goals while improving forest productivity and overallecosystemfunctioning is the underlying purpose of this invasive plant project. Weed infestation size and density are much reducedwhere treatments have occurred. Long-range goals, detailed planníng, and consistency have been the keys to progress todate. Ïreatment success has led to crews now over-seed previously infested sites with native blue wild rye provided bythe Forest Service. This preventative practice can reduce the probability of weed reinfestation and will likely be expandedto ínclude additional native species as more plant material becomes available, and as long as weed populations continueto be reduced and rehabilitation opportunities develop.
The Secure Rural Schools Act (SRS) has not been renewed. There is a small amount of funding for projects in 2017.Hard decisions on how to best prioritize activities in the upcoming season will have to be made.
Weed board staff have extensive knowledge ranging from project history and infestation locations to weed identificationand best treatment practices. The county weed boards províde an efficient, locally based work force with county-widejurisdiction and long term focus. The expertise and flexibility of locally based weed boards make us best suited to identifyand control new or small weed infestations and to act upon re-seeding projects as they arise.
We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on weed control strategy and to help coordinate the Forest Service's weedmanagement plan. lntra agency invasive species control coordination has not only become increasingly important, butalso is more likely to occur. There is a significant opportunity on the horizon for a cooperative native plant consortiumbetween the National Forest, Olympic National Park, Clallam County, and other partners that further long term goals toincrease watershed scale native plantings and, by extension, native pollinators. Large scale multi-jurisdictional projectssuch as projects occurring within many northern Peninsula watersheds demonstrate how critical cooperation is toenduring success and also demonstrate the capacity we have forged through this program to work together. This ís adirect legacy of the working relationships created on the Olympic Peninsula because of the Secure Rural School Act.
Steven Hopkins325 E Washington St. #260
Sequim, WA 98382
December 12,2016
RECEIVEDCLALLAM CO. COMMISSIONERS
DEC I5 20t6
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Clallam County Commissioners223East4th Street, Suite 4Port Angeles, Washin gton 983 62-3 000
Dear Clallam County Commissioners:
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or
thátìxpands the use of herbicides elsewhere. The county's use of herbicides to control weeds
endangers the aquifer and is unacceptable.
Protect our children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
Gores, Alanna
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Ozias, MarkFriday, December 30, 201-6 L1:1"3 AM'sandra twomey'Gores, AlannaRE:Concerned Citizen
Ms. Twomey,
Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt note. I have read it several times.
As someone who shares many of your environmental concerns I would like to briefly address the issue of herbicide use
Clallam County currently disallows the use of herbicide on its roadways. We don't really know what herbicide or othernoxious weed control methods may or may not be used on other county lands like parks, the ODI etc. and this lack ofoversight causes confusion.
The proposed Ordinance (for which we will hold our second public hearing on January 10) and roadside plan would doseveral things, if passed:
-Allow for an integrated approach that would allow the targeted use of a small number of the least-toxic herbicides.-Require that plans be developed and reviewed on an annual basis.-Require that any and all patches of noxious/invasive plants be specifically identified at the beginning of every year.-Require monitoring and publication of results so that citizens can easily see for themselves what is being done and howeffective it is.
-Provide opportunities for volunteers to engage where appropriate.
The reason noxious and invasive plants are so harmful in ecosystems is that they produce flowers that are not utilized byour native insects and pollinators; the leaves are not eaten as food by most of our native mammals; their ability tospread rapidly and crowd out native plants alters ecosystems in a manner that is extremely detrimental to all of ournative species. To combat thís reality, every single organization or entity that manages land uses herbicide in our mostsensitive ecosystems.
The reason our roadways are so important is that they are the primary pathway along which noxious and invasive plantsspread to ecosystems. lf we do a better job of controlling these plans on our roads, there should be less need for habitatmanagers to use herbicide in our most sens¡tive environments. ln other words, a small "investment" of herbicide onroadways should yield a significant "return" in the form of a greatly-reduced overall chemical footprint. A localorganization called the L0,000 Years lnstitute is currently developing a study that tests this theory.
Reducing our chemical footprint while improving the environment for our native pollinators (like the 400+ species ofnative bees that will not utilize invasives) is a net "win" in my opinion. Doing it in a manner that requires robustnotification and monitoring will both build trust in government) and ensure that citizens are involved in every aspect ofthe program. We have added protections for organic farms and allow any landowner to utilize their own controlmethods.
Many of us are concerned about the possibility of chemical movement through the air, soil and water. lt is important topointoutthatwearenotcreatinga"spray" program. Whenitisdeterminedthatherbicidewill bethemosteffectivetreatment for a certain patch of noxious weeds, the patch will be pre-identified. When herbicide is applied, it will be
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applied by hand, by specially-trained employees, to indívidual plants. We will never be "spraying" an area as is done in
agricultural or other settings. Herbicide will not be applied when rain is forecast or when there is wind.
We have worked and researched far and wide to look at alternatives. For example, a neighboring county investedhundreds of thousands of dollars in an industrial steamer as a non-toxic option for controlling noxious weeds on theroadside - it didn't work and sits unused. Here in Clallam County we have trialed the use of vinegars, non-chemicalsoaps, flame weeders and other control methods but our noxious weed problem continues to worsen. Mowing is
ineffective against the many invasive species that evolved to thrive in"grazing" environments, and even in situationswhere mowing can be effective it has to be timed perfectly so as not to worsen the problem. Hand-pulling is often themost effective and efficient method, and will continue to be used wherever appropriate, but some species of invasiveplants can propagate from tiny segments of root or rhizome which are impossible to fully "dig out."
As someone who prioritizes organics in my daily life and who works hard to avoid chemicals, and as someone who ismorally opposed to the chemical ¡ndustry, I have studíed this subject in great depth and with great interest. Once I
understood that we have the chance to greatly reduce our overall chemical footprint I felt compelled to help craft a planthat can help us accomplish this important goal.
I greatly appreciate your letter and your concern, and I encourage you to reach out to me anytime
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From : sa nd ra twomey [ma ilto : wild lifetwomey@ya hoo. com]Sent: Wednesday, December 28,20L61:59 PM
To: Ozias, MarkSubject: Concerned Citizen
Sandra TwomeyL634 Chicken Coop RD.
Sequim, WA 98382(360)681-3184wild I ifetwomev@va hoo.com
Dear Clallam County Commissioners; Mark Ozias, Randy Johnson, Bill Peach, Mike Chapman, WashingtonState Governor Jay Inslee, Washington State Ecology Department Director Maia Bellon, Department of NaturalResources Commissioner Hilary Franz, and Citizens of Clallam County:
I live in East Clallam county were large scale accelerated deforestation is occurring at a state level DNR and byprivate land owners. One private land owner clear cut 90 acers and DNR hundreds and hundreds. The forest hasnot only been removed, it has been prevented from returning through monocultural forestry practices, urbandevelopment, and private landowner ignorance of the ecological systems. Countless species of insects,arachnids, mollusks, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals; each as much apart of a forest as a tree -- aregone because the diverse vegetation on which they depend is gone; largely due to deforestation practices andthe repeated applications of pesticides.
I am surround on all three sides of my residence by Airbnb residential single family homes. It has been difficultto have these properties as neighbors. Now you have approved and support tourism business in our ruralresidential neighborhoods, turning them into business districts. Even more diffrcult is my Medical Technician
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coworker's family not being able to afford living here and the housing shortages. These properties are empty formost of the year, but making $5,000.00 or more per month from vacationers appears better for ourneighborhood? Not to mention laws being broken and county violations occurring therefore endangering myneighborhood. Not to mention that local law enforcement and fire departments failed to enforce state andcounty laws when I called to notify or complain, because my farm was at risk. Interestingly, when I called theWashington State Ecology department they informed our local law enforcement failed in executing state andfederal laws pertaining to my rights to breathe clean air. Even myself as a laboratory technician working in localhospital can no longer afford to live here. My family is actively seeking relocation out of this county possiblethe state due to its choices not to support it constituents.
Now, I find myself engaging in discussions about WEEDS and SPRAYING POISON and its correlation toecocide! Has Clallam county lost all its focus and investments in the welfare of its constituents? What ishappening here? Our county is beautiful why are you choosing to destroy it and accelerate the extinction ofprotected ecosystems and their species? Have you completely discussed variables being manipulated bymanagement of the county and state; changing the equations; Target one variable without consideration to allthe variables, which changes all the correlations within the original equation or equations. Target one speciesweed; impact variables; pollinators,bacferiallfungal soil organelles, other living microscopic soil organisms,drift, leakage, spreading of contamination to clean air, water, and our food sources other species, includinghumans. Everything in this changed equation has a determinantal impact on humanity and their ability to endureas a species in the future. No soil, no clean air, no fresh water, no pollinators, no food. Is this what we want forClallam county today and for future generations? V/hat about the DNR spraying that will occur after clearcutting? They spray for native plants and "weeds"? So, Washington State is spraying their DNR treefarms/forest in East Clallam County and now Clallam County wants to add more poison by the application ofroadside spraying? Aren't we drinking, breathing, and consuming enough toxic pesticides? Everyone nowknows that pesticides are having a significant detrimental impact on all life especially children and keystonespecies. Keystone species like the pollinators; bees and the bats for example. Humanity's very survival isdependent on these creatures. No habitat, no food sources, no nesting sites, no water, no soil, no trees; reallywhen does this county stop its assault on our beautiful peninsula, its constituents, and its many multifacetedbiodiverse species communities; the beautiful place that folks want to visit and move to. What about the sciencebehind weeds as a new ecological system? Have any of you read the scientific papers or books be activelydiscussed at a national and global level? We have gone far beyond the "WEED WAR" we have created newecological systems that our native animals, pollinators, other species including ourselves have becomedependent upon. Yet, you are willing to destroy more misconstrued ecological systems we have not fullycomprehended let alone take aggressive actions towards, like pesticides. What about federal laws protectingpollinators, soil, water and air? Are you going to continue making and supporting policies that allow these typesof crimes against future generation to continue to occur? Globally policies and laws are being formulated tohold agencies like governments, at international, state, county and even towns accountable for committingcrimes against future generations and the planet earth; which sustains our very existence. The USA is notexempt from these laws/policies be shaped.
What do I tell my three-year-old friend Beatrice who suffers from debilitating autoimmune diseases know tosuspected to be caused or triggered by environmental contaminates such as, pesticides and pollution? Beatriceeveryday must take dangerous drugs to prevent her immune system from attacking her muscles and destroyingthe cellular tissue the makes up the muscles. Remember her HEART and LUNGS are muscle tissue. She musttake large amounts of steroids and pain suppressors because these diseases are very painful and inflammatory.She gets injections of Grave Host Transfusion Rejection drugs every morning. Her family chose to move herebecause Beatrice cannot be exposed to the sun light; so, she cannot play with the other children outside duringthe summer. One day she will awake and her legs may not work, her hands, arms and even the ability to blink oreat. Could you imagine what life would be like? Could or would you have the internal strength that Beatricemust have to live her life every day? She is the strongest person I know and she doesn't feel sorry for herself.She is fu*y, interesting, intelligent, creative, is nothing but the image of the living light of love. Her beautifulface and smile would melt your heart and she is the future generation. What do we tell her parents when it is
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their instinct to do everything to protect and nurture their child? If you take anything from this letter I wouldsuggest that you let Beatrice's living example inspire you to choose wisely and change your actions toward ourenvironment where your constituents reside and stop spraying poisons and stop the accelerated ecocideoccurring in Clallam county. I ask you if there are questions, concerns, hypothesis and proven theories about thetoxic effects of pesticides on all living entities why would you take the risk on today's generation and especiallyfuture generations?
I believe that people today are failing to realize and appreciate the obvious of what is taking place all aroundthem; the mass extinction of thousands and thousands of species from the planet. An accelerated extinctionknown as achieved manageable designed manmade ecocide. Carefully planned, funded, lobbied for andgoverned. Whole ecological systems and their life forms erased and disregarded. These systems and life formsbecome resources, economy, and beneficiaries. Laws, regulations and policies in place to further support thecrimes being committed against future generations. Humanity fails to recognize them as a living community. Acommunity that is intricately and intimately woven together that generates the many diverse landscapes of theworld. They benefit from living together in eternally continuous cycles of life and death. Were all within theanangement benefit from living within the community. What benefits humanity when they become the onlycommunity? Beneficiaries? V/hat benefit is it to the survival of humanity to fast-track mass extinction? Whoexactly is benefiting from these types of false beliefs? Our future generations? Humanity does not fully know,understand or acknowledge the victims of ecocide, including itself. As humans, we fail to grasp that our veryown existence is reliant on the systems and life forms that once occupied the barren, poisoned, burned, windwhipped, dead, desertification landscapes of ecocide. It's frightening to bear wittiness as humanity continuesthe patterns of enhanced ecocide, the inevitability of the loss of its own kind from the earth. The earth willcontinue to evolve, ever changing without us. However, many may find this thought comforting, but the sciencesuggests otherwise and the EARTH is not fine. Do we evade the reality of ecocide because maybe humanitycannot consider or agree to take the accountability for their actions leading to global ecocide including theextinction of humanity? It's just too painful for the mind, spirit and the heart. Humanity today is placing futuregenerations in jeopardy by its manmade ecocide.
When is this present generation of humanity going to STOP putting future generations at risk to gain fiscal andpolitical advantages in the present? Are you going to add to the anguish over the losses instigated by presentday fiscal and political gain to future generations? If we can't be concerned now, when will we be concerned?
I am not an activist. I am a human being that deeply appreciates what the earth and all her species that havelived and died for my existence. I am aware of the humanitarian price tag and the fossil fuel prices tags attachedto my very existence. I have changed and altered my perspectives, attitudes and behaviors to greatly reduce mypersonal burden on humanity and the earth. I am sure that I will continue to modifu myself as I gain moreknowledge about the earth and human impacts. The more I learn the more lrealize how ignorant/lack ofconsciousness I have and humans arelhave in general. I am grateful from the bottom of my heart and soul thatthe earth has provided me with a community, shelter, and substance to sustain my human life. V/e candemonstrate and live our lives in Clallam County without killing the very earth it sits on and without furtherharm to its constituents now and in future generations. If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to myletter and statements I can be reached at the information provided above. Thank you for your time andconsiderations to these matters and I hope that you open you minds and truly read what I have written.
Sincerely,
Sandra Twomey
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Ozias, MarkFriday, December 30,201611:15 AM'[email protected]'
Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside Spraying
Mr. Earhart,
Thank you for your note
Clallam County currently disallows the use of herbicide on its roadways. We don't really know what herbicide or othernoxious weed control methods may or may not be used on other county lands like parks, the ODT, etc. and this lack ofoversight ca uses confusion.
The proposed Ordinance (for which we will hold our second public hearing on January 10) and roadside plan would doseveral things, if passed:
-Allow for an integrated approach that would allow the targeted use of a small number of the least-toxic herbicides.-Require that plans be developed and reviewed on an annual basis.-Require that any and all patches of noxious/invasive plants be specifícally identified at the beginning of every year.-Require monitoring and publication of results so that citizens can easily see for themselves what is being done and howeffective it is.
-Provide opportunities for volunteers to engage where appropriate.
The reason noxious and invasive plants are so harmful in ecosystems is that they produce flowers that are not utilized byour native ¡nsects and pollinators; the leaves are not eaten as food by most of our native mammals; their ability tospread rapidly and crowd out native plants alters ecosystems in a manner that is extremely detrimental to all of ournative species. To combat this reality, every single organization or entity that manages land uses herbicide in our mostsensitive ecosystems.
The reason our roadways are so important is that they are the primary pathway along which noxious and invasive plants
spread to ecosystems. lf we do a better job of controlling these plans on our roads, there should be less need for habitatmanagers to use herbicide in our most sensitive environments. ln other words, a small "investment" of herbicide onroadways should yield a significant "return" in the form of a greatly-reduced overall chemicalfootprint. A localorganizatíon called the 10,000 Years lnstitute is currently developing a study that tests this theory.
Reducing our chemical footprint while improving the environment for our native pollinators (like the 400+ species ofnative bees that will not utilize invasives) ís a net "win" in my opinion. Doing it in a manner that requires robustnotification and monitoring will both build trust in government, and ensure that citizens are involved in every aspect ofthe program. We have added protections for organic farms and allow any landowner to utilize their own controlmethods.
Many of us are concerned about the possibility of chemical movement through the air, soil and water. lt is important topoint out that we are not creating a "spray" program. When it is determined that herbicide will be the most effectivetreatment for a certa¡n patch of noxious weeds, the patch will be pre-identified. When herbicide is applied, it will be
applied by hand, by specially-trained employees, to individual plants. We will never be "spraying" an area as is done inagricultural or other settings. Herbicide will not be applied when rain is forecast or when there is wind.
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We have worked and researched far and wide to look at alternatives. For example, a neighboring county investedhundreds of thousands of dollars in an industrial steamer as a non-toxic option for controlling noxious weeds on theroadside - it didn't work and sits unused. Here in Clallam County we have trialed the use of vinegars, non-chemicalsoaps, flame weeders and other control methods but our noxious weed problem continues to worsen. Mowing is
ineffective against the many invasive species that evolved to thrive in"grazing" environments, and even in situationswhere mowing can be effective it has to be timed perfectly so as not to worsen the problem. Hand-pulling is often themost effective and efficient method, and will continue to be used wherever appropriate, but some species of invasiveplants can propagate from tíny segments of root or rhlzome which are ímpossible to fully "dig out."
As someone who prioritizes organics in my daily life and who works hard to avoid chemicals, and as someone who is
morally opposed to the chemical industry, I have studied this subject in great depth and with great interest. Once I
understood that we have the chance to greatly reduce our overall chemical footprint I felt compelled to help craft a plan
that can help us accomplish this important goal.
I greatly appreciate your letter and your concern, and I encourage you to reach out to me anytime
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
----Original Message-----Fro m : John Ea rha rt [ma ilto : Ea rha rtjj@ me.com]Sent: Wednesday, December 28,2016 t2:42 PM
To: Ozias, MarkSubject: Roadside Spraying
To: [email protected] (Commissioner Mark Ozías)
This message was sent via the Clallam Websíte Email Form 72-28-2Ot6
Name: John Earhart
Email : Ea rha [email protected]
Subject: Roadside Spraying
Comments: I urge you to keep the ban on roadside spraying in place.
After 26 years clearly there is a better way than going back to herbicides to control the weedsI thank you, the bees thank you, your kids thank you and your grandkids thank you.
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Jones, Jim
Tuesday, January 03,20L7 6:46 AM'John Earhart'
Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside Spraying
Mr. Earhart,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments on the issue of road side spraying. I will make sure eachcommissioner sees a copy of your message, and ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to ¡nclude your comments in theofficial record of the upcoming public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
---Original Message---From: John Earhart tma¡tto:earnartii lSent: Wednesday, December 28,2OL6 L2:46 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Roadside Spraying
I urge you to keep the ban on roadside spraying in place. After 26 years clearly there is a better way than going back toherbicides to control the weeds.I thank you, the bees thank you, your kids thank you and your grandkids thank you.
John Earhart290 E Anderson Rd
Sequim, Wa
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From: Ozias, MarkTuesday, January 03,20L7 L2:34 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Lauren Kerr'
Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside Spraying
Ms. Kerr,
Thank you from me as well for takíng the time to comment. I would like to attempt to address your questions:
1. One of the reasons it is important that we control noxious/invasive plants is because our more than 400 speciesof native bees and other pollinators will not use them; they only pollinate native species. lf we successfullycontrol noxious/invasives on roadsides it will help improve the habitat for pollinators and all native insects, birdsand mammals in the ecosystem. Further, other counties and states have shown that usíng roadsides as "found"native environments benefits butterflies, insects and pollinators - in fact, this is considered a best practice.
2. Not only will areas be posted on-site prior to and following an herbicide application, but each area to be treatedwill be pre-identified and publicly noticed at the beginning of every year. The roadside plan prioritizesnotification.
Thanks again for your interest,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner
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From: Jones, JimSent: Tuesday, January 03,20L7 6:51 AMTo:'Lauren Kerr'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside Spraying
Ms. Kerr,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughtful comments on the issue of road side spraying. I will make sureeach commissioner sees a copy of your message, and ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to include your commentsin the officialrecord of the upcoming public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From : Lauren Kerr [mailto: lauren. [email protected]]Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 7:19 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Roadside Spraying
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Hello,
It is my understanding that the ban on roadside spraying of herbicides in Clallam county will be lifted. Iunderstand the challenges facing control of invasive species as well as the need to keep roadsides clear ofvegetation in a cost effective and efficient way. I believe that roadside spraying does more harm than good. Ihave listed my two major concerns below.
1- Honey bees and other pollinators. It is no secret that honey bees and other pollinators are declining. Thisinformation is constantly present in the news. What research has been done to ensure that roadside sprayingwon't have long term impacts on these important species.
2 - Berry picking and mushroom picking are hobbies of many of the residents of Clallam county. Althoughmost of the edible mushrooms prefer the forest floor, some thrive on roadside areas (Prince agaricus to nameone) Berry pickers will be likely to encounter these sprayed areas as blackberries thrive on roadsides, and do notseem particularly susceptible to herbicides. Could ingestion of herbicides on berries harm the people andanimals thateatthem? Will you post warning signs in sprayed areas?
Thank you for addressing my questions,Lauren KerrForks, V/A
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Jones, JimTuesday, January 03,20L7 6:51- AM'Lauren Kerr'
Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside Spraying
Ms. Kerr,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughtful comments on the issue of road side spraying. I will make sureeach commissioner sees a copy of your message, and ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to include your commentsin the officialrecord of the upcoming public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Administrator
From : Lauren Kerr [mailto : lauren. [email protected]]Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 7:19 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Roadside Spraying
Hello,It is my understanding that the ban on roadside spraying of herbicides in Clallam county will be lifted. Iunderstand the challenges facing control of invasive species as well as the need to keep roadsides clear ofvegetation in a cost effective and efficient way. I believe that roadside spraying does more harm than good. Ihave listed my two major concerns below.
1- Honey bees and other pollinators. It is no secret that honey bees and other pollinators are declining. Thisinformation is constantly present in the news. What research has been done to ensure that roadside sprayingwon't have long term impacts on these important species.
2 -Beny picking and mushroom picking are hobbies of many of the residents of Clallam county. Althoughmost of the edible mushrooms prefer the forest floor, some thrive on roadside areas (Prince agaricus to nameone) Berry pickers will be likely to encounter these sprayed areas as blackbenies thrive on roadsides, and do notseem particularly susceptible to herbicides. Could ingestion of herbicides on berries harm the people andanimals that eat them? Will you post waming signs in sprayed areas?
Thank you for addressing my questions,Lauren KerrForks, WA
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From: Jones, Jim
Tuesday, January 03,20L7 6:49 AM'Gig Kerr'
Gores, AlannaRE: roadside spray
Gig Kerr,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments on the issue of road side spraying. I will make sure each
commissioner sees a copy of your message, and ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to include your comments in theofficialrecord of the upcoming public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
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From: Gig Kerr [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, December 30, 2016 5:27 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: roadside spray
Thanks for all you do, Commissioners. Just a note about our bees. They may be the only crittersthat love Scotch Broom and we don't want roadside spray to kill them, so if there's another way tomanage clearing the roadsides, we sure hope you'll do it. thanks, gig kerr
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Jones, JimTuesda¡ January 03,20L7 6:48 AM'levanl man@ hotmail.com'Gores, AlannaRE: roadside spraying
Ms. Lesh,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments on the issue of road side spraying. I will make sure eachcommissioner sees a copy of your message, and ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to include your comments in theofficialrecord of the upcoming public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
---Origina I Message-----From: Shelley Lesh [ma ilto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, December 29,2OL6 L2:24PMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: roadside spraying
To: [email protected] llam.wa.us (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form L2-29-2OI6
Name: Shelley Lesh
Email: [email protected]
Subject: roadside spraying
Comments: I am against spraying herbicides on county property. I am asthmatic and I have chemical sensitivities.Thank you
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Jones, JimTuesday, January 03,20L7 6:47 AM'Martin Gutowski'Gores, AlannaRE: ban roadside herbicide spraying
Mr. Gutowski,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments on the issue of road side spraying. I will make sure eachcommissioner sees a copy of your message, and ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to include your comments in theofficial record of the upcoming public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From : Ma rtin Gutowski [ma ilto : gutowski@cox. net]Sent: Thursday, December 29,20L6 B:50 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: ban roadside herbicide spraying
Roadside spraying may be efficient for weed control but an environmental disaster. Runoff would hurt streamsand all within. Humans would be affected adversely from the use of sprayed herbicides, too, by fishing,crabbing and clamming. As a Vietnam Veteran I remember the use of Agent Orange was supposed to beharmless to humans. lt took years, but the effects are still showing up. Please do not lift the ban on roadsidespraying of herbicides.
Martin Gutowski360-797-1655Sequim
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Tuesday, January 03,2017 6:46 AM'Anita Matthay'Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside spraying
Ms. Matthay,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your comments on the issue of road side spraying. I will make sure eachcommissioner sees a copy of your message, and ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to include your comments in theofficialrecord of the upcoming public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
----Origina I Message-----From: Anita Matthay [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, December 28,2076 7:55 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Roadside spraying
> On Dec 28,20L6, at 4:26 PM, Anita Matthay <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
> Although Mark Ozias answered a previous email of mine concerned with starting up roadside spraying for peskyinvasive weed control, with a very detailed and convincing explanation of the rationale for using limited and carefullymonitored roadside spraying, I would still prefer that the county use other methods of control. These methods couldentail using the money towards spraying for hiring and putting to work people in our county who need jobs, to dig, pull,mow and otherwise deal with this problem, instead of poisoning the soil, air and water runoff that would occur withspraying, endangering our already stressed bee population, as well as other beneficial insects, as well as farmers fieldsand people and animals that deal with enough stressors in our environment. I for one have terrible allergies, so that mynose runs profusely anytime l'm outside as well as inside. I hope you well seriously consider alternatives to spraying.Even though spraying may seem easier it may not be cost effective in the future, because weeds, like anything else, canmutate to be resistant to sprays, so stronger and stronger sprays would need to be used.
> Sincerely,
> Anita Matthay
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L8,2017 3:45 PM'Julie Roe'; Jones, Jim
Gores, Alanna; Philip; Nash's Farm Store; Kathe SmithRE: Roadside spraying
Julie,
Thank you for your note. I cannot speak for Nash's, but my sense is that many folks in that community would like to see
the County address the issue of noxious/invasive plants in a way that doesn't expand the chemical footprint. Manypeople (at Nash's and elsewhere in the community) don't trust that the county will carry out an integrated plan as it iswritten.
To be clear, I am not a fan of herbicide and do not condone its use in most settings. lf we were addressing the use ofherbicide by homeowners, or the use of herbicide in agriculture, I would be making a very different argument.
The reason I am supporting this plan is because I believe that it WILL reduce the overall chemical (herbicide) footprintacross the county. I think people would be blown away (as I have been) to learn about what ecosystem managers andhabitat biologists are up against, and it just makes sense to me that we can have a big impact in the areas we don't see(but that are most important to all of our native animals and plant species) by taking care of our roadside problem.
Because I would preferto use alternative methods where possible, and with encouragement from folks at Nash's toreally look into alternatives, I did extensive research to see how other counties handle themselves. I was unable to finda síngle county in the entire state that has been able to put a program together that doesn't allow for the use ofherbicide where it is most appropriate.
I understand a lack of trust in government. The only way I know to help build trust is to require oversight and encourageengagement, and that is why I made certain that the ordinance and plan do just this.
Hope this helps! I encourage you to speak directly with the folks at Nash's if you wish to better understand theirposition.
Sincerely,
Mark O
From : Julie Roe [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, January L5,2017 9:50 PM
To: Ozias, Mark; Jones, JimCc: Gores, Alanna; Philip; Nash's Farm Store; Kathe SmithSubject: RE: Roadside spraying
Dear Mark,
(*Kathe, please see questions at the end of this message.)
Thank you for your informative, interesting message.
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When I see deer grazing by the side of the road near our house by Woodcock Rd and Ridgeview Dr. I am stillvery concerned about their safety ifherbicides are sprayed there. I hope you are right that deer do notgrazelforageon invasive plants.
Why would Nash's Farm Store, and others, oppose lifting the ban if your Integrated Plan were basically safe?They have surely been aware of the facts regarding your Integrated Plan.
Sincerely,Julie and Phil Roe
*Kathe,
V/hat is your opinion about this issue? Do you think birds and pollinators are safe with an Integrated Plan?
Julie
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Original messageFrom: " Ozias, Mark" <[email protected]: lll3llT 9:05 AM (GMT-08:00)To: "Jones, Jim" @, Julie Roe <[email protected]: "Gores, Alanna" <[email protected]: RE: Roadside spraying
Mr. and Mrs. Roe,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief; to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an Integrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours ofresearch and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years Institute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species ofnative bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna ofall kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. In other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
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> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an Integrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. It
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. V/e will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 1 0 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification ofany and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. It is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. In other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from
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> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the) environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
> I hope this note helps to clariff our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county govemment.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. I
----Original Message-----From: Jones, JimSent: Thu ll5/2017 6:45 AMTo:'Julie Roe'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside spraying
Mr. and Mrs. Roe,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I will ask ourclerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure each commissionerhas the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: Julie Roe [[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2017 4:15 PMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Roadside spraying
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Dear Sir/Madam
We are opposed to lifting the ban on using chemicals for roadside spraying to control weeds. We live in the Dungeness Valley and arestewards of a 13 acre conservancy easement where we have deer and other wildlife, birds, and pollinators in the area. We need toprotect them. Please protect our fragile environment and do not use toxic sprays.
Sincerely,
Julie and Phil Roe
43 Nello Pl
Sequim 98382
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Ozias, MarkFriday, january 13,20L7 9:04 AMJones, Jim; 'Carrie K.'
Gores, AlannaRE: Noxious weed spraying
Ms. Kalina,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> publíc landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small ínvestment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUTRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUIRES
> the pre-identificat¡on and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public partic¡pation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county ¡n the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu 1,/5/2OL7 6:45 AMTo:'Carrie K.'
Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Noxious weed spraying
Ms. Kalina,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: Carrie K. [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2077 4:43 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Noxious weed spraying
As a resident of Clallam County for over 35 years, I would like to go on record as opposing the lift of the ban onroadside spraying. I've felt proud that our county took a more progressive approach toward weed control... that I neverhad to worry about toxic sprays near our organic farms not to mention our people, pets, livestock, wildlife, soil and
water. And there should also be concern for the county employees who are doing the spraying... handling the chemicalsand near the mist.
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I am a member of the Peninsula Trails Coalition and am involved with maintenance of the Olympic Discovery Trail. I
remember when we used glyphosate along the trail to control the weeds and had to keep using it every season. Backthen there was little or no literature deeming glysophate a problem. This is no longer true. The quick fix, the easy fix, isnot always the wise fix in the long run. lt is my hope that this county can demonstrate some vision. Please continueyour non-toxic methods of weed control.
Thankyou... -Carrie Kalina 9L East PalmerSt Sequim 360-681-0420
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,20L7 9:04 AMJones, Jim; 'Sandy Shadforth'Gores, AlannaRE:WEED CONTROL
Ms. Shadforth,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent
"competition" from nat¡ve species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as
> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxíous/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us
> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise overtime. When lsay a "small investment" in herbicide, lam
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbícides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Original Message---From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu U5/2OL7 6:46 AMTo: 'Sandy Shadforth'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: WEED CONTROL
Ms. Shadforth,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, LoniGores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Clalla m County Administrator
From : Sa ndy Shadforth [mailto:sa ndra4th @gma il.com]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2017 5:22 PM
To: Jones, jimSubject: WEED CONTROL
ln my opinion, the toxic weed control is very unhealthy for our body. There is other tools we could use besides toxicchemicals,
which may cause a lot of cancer. We moved from California and that's all they do is spray our vegetables and fruit withtoxic chemicals.
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January 13,20L7 9:02 AMJones, Jim; 'Bernadette Thill'Gores, Alanna; Peach, Bill;Johnson, Randy
RE: Lifting chemical band
Ms. Thill,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as
> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us
> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> signifícant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the effícacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a publíc and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,2017 3:04 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Sheridan Stenberg'Gores, AlannaRE: Keep the ban on chemicalweed spraying!
Dear Ms. Stenberg,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructive
role these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are not
used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native
animals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce
along an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species we
need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant
infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more
than most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl"0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells many
multiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure the
efficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public partícipation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.
As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.
Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sections
of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1-
---Original Message---From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu L/5/2O17 6:47 AMTo: 'Bernadette Thill'Cc: Gores, Alanna; Peach, Bill; Ozias, Mark; Johnson, Randy
Subject: RE: Lifting chemical band
Ms. Thill,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make
sure each commíssioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
---Origina I Message-----From: Bernadette Thill [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2017 5:30 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Lifting chemical band
For the health of all people, do not spray chemicals!
DO NO LIFTTHE BAN!
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizens
with a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist described
their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-
toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,
the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
without herbícide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
-----O rigina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Monday, January 09,2OI7 6:50 AMTo:'Sheridan Stenberg'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Keep the ban on chemicalweed spraying!
Ms. Stenberg,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.
I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make
sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
---Original Message-----From: Sheridan Stenberg Imailto:sherida [email protected]]Sent: Sunday, January 08,2OL7 7:4OPMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Keep the ban on chemical weed spraying!
Please,
Don't expand the use of chemicals in spraying Don't cause further harm for bees, other insects, and birds Don't detractfrom our reputation as a green, safe place to live Do employ laborers to weed roadsides
Ihanks for your consideration,Sheridan Stenberg
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Jones, iimThursday, January 05,20L7 6:48 AM'Sheridan Stenberg'Gores, AlannaRE: Repealing Chemical Spray Ban
Ms. Stenberg,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make
sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
----Origina I Message----From: Sheridan Stenberg tma¡tto:sneri¿an. 1
Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2OI7 6:11 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Repealing Chemical Spray Ban
Please DON'T repealthe chemicalspray ban! Yes, it's labor intensive to weed, yet it can also be seen as opportunity toprovide work for people who need it. We really need to keep the lid on the use of chemical sprays in the county.
Please hold at least to your standards of the past! I realize you've done some spraying and there are many of us whodon't want any more than that.
Thanks for your consideration,Sheridan Stenberg
Alanna
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January 13,20L7 8:59 AMJones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Opposition to Lift of the Use of Chemical Spray on County Managed LandsSubject:
Ms. Berg,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologísts> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructíve role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soíl that prevent"com petition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat,
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park)as well as
> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us
> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sect¡ons of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming communíty and citizens with a nationally-renowned> envíronmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal oblígation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust natíve landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarífy our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Original Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu U5/2OI7 6:48 AMTo:'a [email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Opposit¡on to Líft of the Use of Chemical Spray on County Managed Lands
Ms. Berg,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordínanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisíons.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Cla lla m County Administrator
From : a [email protected] Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2017 6:46 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Opposition to Lift of the Use of Chemical Spray on County Managed Lands
Dear County Commissioners,
I urge you to vote against lifting the ban on the use of chemical weed killers for road side weed control. I understand itis a challenge to manage the roadside encroachment of weeds, especially invasive species, however, it is vital that weproperly and safely steward our natural resources, in this case, clean soils, water, wildlife and people. We should not be
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empowering any county employee or contractor to use herbicides on any or all county managed land. lnstead, let'swork on being more creative in this goal to diminish and eventually eliminate such weeds instead of going the easy,short term solution of spraying noxious chemicals into our earth and water supply.
Abigail Berg
Sequim
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Alanna
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2017 8:58 AMJones, Jim; 'Linda Wenzel'Gores, AlannaRE: Integrated Weed Management Draft Ordinance
Ms. Wenzel,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as
> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us
> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 1-0 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that the¡r voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbícide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described the¡r use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffectíve. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicíde use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Original Message----From: Jones, JimSent: Thu L/5/2O77 6:49 AMTo: 'Linda Wenzel'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: lntegrated Weed Management Draft Ordinance
Ms. Wenzel,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, LoniGores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
----Original Message----From: Linda Wenzel [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,20L7 6:58 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: lntegrated Weed Management Draft Ordinance
Dear Commissioners,
It has come to my attention that there is a proposal to lift the toxic chemical ban for control of noxious weeds, by theNoxious Weed Control Board, that has been in place for the past 26 years. I strongly urge you not to lift this ban.
Yes, noxious weeds are a problem but, if handled correctly, this can be done with a variety of non-toxic methods. Theharmful effects of using herbicides that leach ínto the soil and water have far-reaching consequences to people andwildlife. The short-term benefits of toxic herbicides do not even compare with the negative consequences of chemicalherbicides.
Sequim has begun to develop a reputation for being a healthy place to live. Please don't ruin that reputation by liftingthis ban.
Sincerely,,
Linda Wenzel240 S Sunnyside Ave., #781
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T Brown < [email protected] >
Friday, January 13,2017 1-0:37 AMOzias, MarkJones, Jim; Gores, AlannaRe: Retaining current policy of weed control
Nice sound bite. 'Who scripted it for you?
Don't bother answering.
rb
On Fri, Jan 13, 2017 at 8:57 AM, Ozias, Mark <[email protected] wrote:
Mr. Brown,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an Integrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens) to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years Institute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our) environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species ofnative bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna ofall kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. In other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Parþ as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an Integrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. It
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
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> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
) Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification ofany and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. It is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming communþ and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. In other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the) environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead ofthe curve"> on this issue.
> I hope this note helps to clariff our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
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> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. I
----Original Message-----From: Jones, JimSent: Thu ll5l20l7 6:50 AMTo:'T Brown'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Retaining current policy of weed control
Mr. Brown,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I will ask ourclerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure each commissionerhas the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: T Brown [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2017 9:41 PMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Retaining current policy of weed control
Dear sirs,
I am totally in favor of retaining the current ban on spraying along roadsides in Clallam County. As a resident, I am in favor ofreducing, rather than increasing our exposure to toxic chemicals, whether by direct contact or indirectly through our locally grownproduce or our water table being contaminated with24D, DDT, atrazine, etc.
It seems to me that only someone with no conscience, or someone totally ignorant to the effect of toxins or someone in the pockets ofbig pharma would be interested in getting these poisons into our community. Please take the time to act responsibly in this matter.
Terrel Brown
2l I Henick Rd
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Port Angeles, WA 98363
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January 13,2017 8:57 AMJones, Jim; 'X Dungeness'
Gores, AlannaRE: roadside spraying
Mr. DeRykus,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restorat¡on project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contríbutor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic controloptions, up to and including an ¡ndustrial> steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedícated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, ¡nvolved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissíoner, Dist. L
-----O rigina I M essage-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu U5/2Ot7 6:514MTo:'X Dungeness'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: roadside spraying
Mr. DeRykus,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcomíng Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.I will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
---Original Message-----From : X Dungeness [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2OL71-0:52 PMTo: Jones, Jim
Cc: info@nashsorga nicproduce.comSubject: re: roadside spraying
Commissioners:
As a homeowner in Clallam county, I want to register my opposition to l¡fting the ban on roadside spraying to controlnoxious weeds.
Reasons for not lifting the ban include:
, expansion of the county's chemical footprint (currently it does spray in parks and elsewhere)
. harming already dwindling pollinator populations and other wildlife & ecosystems. The threatof neonics to the ecology has been well documented for instance.
Undiscovered impacts ofherbicides may be equally problematic.
. dropping an innovative approach to roadside weed control and continuing down the slipperyslope of using more and more chemicals
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creat¡ng an undue burden on citizens and local farming businesses to track and monitor thecounty's spray programs to protect their lands that border county roads.
. damaging our county's growing reputation for being a "green,"healthy place to live.
The damage to our planet through the overuse of chemicals and the growing threat of global warming are not myths."Spot" usage of herbicides and hazardous materials are among the primary contributors.
Thank you for consideration of these issues.
Sincerely,
Charles DeRykus
2L5 Amber Ln.
Sequim, WA.
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,20L7 8:56 AMJones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Please keep the roadside chemical ban
Ms. Forshee,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Sílver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-natíve species play in our> environment - often in our most sensit¡ve habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 specíes of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small"investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over tíme. When I say a "small investment" in herbícide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than L0 gallons across the> ent¡re county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sect¡ons of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven íneffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I M essage----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu U5/2O17 6:52 AMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Please keep the roadside chemical ban
Ms. Forshee,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Cla llam County Administrator
Fro m : hjforsh @aol.com [ma ilto:hjforsh @aol.com]Sent: Thursday, January 05,2OL7 5:09 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Please keep the roadside chemical ban
To the Clallam County Commissioners:
I am unable to attend the public meetíng, but I want to express my opinion.
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There are many things I love about living on the Olympic Peninsula, and the current ban on chemical roadside weedcontrol is near the top of the list. Reversing this ban will harm our beautiful environment by damaging pollinatorpopulations, ecosystems and wildlife. Reversing this ban wíll place an unreasonable burden upon our farmers who arecommitted to keeping their land and the food they grow for us free from damaging chemicals. Reversing this ban willcreate health problems for our community -- I am one of many people who have asthma that is triggered by chemicals,and many people rely upon the wild berries along the roadside as being safe to eat.
Our county is currently a green, healthy place to live. Please do not reverse the current ban on the use of chemicals forroadside weed control. Please consider creative mechanical solutions rather than a harmful chemical solution.
Thank you.
Helen Forshee
100 Meadow Lark Lane
Sequim, WA 98382
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January 13,2017 9:06 AMJones, Jim; 'Linus Johnson'Gores, AlannaRE: Lifting the Current Ban on Using Herbicides on Roadsides
Mrs. Johnson,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings rangíng from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including envíronmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUTRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
-----Origina I Message----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu L/5/2OL7 6:44 AMTo: 'Linus Johnson'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Lifting the Current Ban on Using Herbicides on Roadsides
Mrs. Johnson,
Thank you for takíng the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Clallam County Administrator
From: Linus Johnson [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2017 4:06 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Lifting the Current Ban on Using Herbicides on Roadsides
My husband and I strongly oppose lifting subject ban. Doing so will have lasting negative impacts on the health of ourcommunity, especíally on the health of our vitally important farming community. We choose to live here in part becauseof the ready availability of fresh, local, organic produce.
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Lifting the ban will also harm the already dwindling pollinator populations and other wildlife and ecosystems essential tothe continued viability of our county's rural nature and scenic beauty-another reason why we, and many others, makeClallam County our home.
Regards,
Susan Johnson
Sequim resident
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January 13,2OL7 9:07 AMJones, Jim; 'Kristi Steben'Gores, AlannaRE: Lifting the Ban on spraying for weeds with toxic chemicalsSubject:
Ms. Steben,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destruct¡ve role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
-----Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Wed I/4/2Ot7 3:23 PMTo: 'Kristi Steben'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Lifting the Ban on spraying for weeds with toxic chemicals
Ms. Steben,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Cla llam County Administrator
From: Kristi Steben [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, january 04,2OL7 2:49 PMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Lifting the Ban on spraying for weeds with toxic chemicals
l, along with so many people who abhor chemical poisons, I am asking that you don't lift the ban on spraying for theweeds. Thank you, Kristi Steben
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January 13,20L7 9:06 AMJones, Jim;'Elden Housinger'Gores, AlannaRE: weed control proposalSubject:
Mr. Housinger,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work w¡th citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
----Origina I Message----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Wed 1,/4/2017 3:23 PM
To:'Elden Housinger'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: weed control proposal
Mr. Housinger,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: Elden Housinger [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 04,2OL7 3:14 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: weed control proposal
Herbicides are NOT a necessary part of weed control. lnsist we do it the right way!
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Elden Housinger
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2Ol7 8:55 AMJones, Jim; 'ursula naylor'Gores, AlannaRE: no chemicalweed control
Ms. Naylor
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot símply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control opt¡ons, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1-
----Origina I Message----From: Jones, JimSent: Thu L/5/2Ot7 6:52 AMTo: 'ursula naylor'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: no chemicalweed control
Ms. Naylor,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.I will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
----Origina I Message---From: ursula naylor Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, January 05,2OL7 6:44 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: no chemicalweed control
To whom it may concern
one of the reasons I moved to Sequim, Clallam County was because of all the organic farms and the readily availableorganic produce. Spraying roadside and parks to control weeds will harm organic produce grown in the county as wellas reduce bees. Bees have declined and certainly one of the reasons are chemicals applied to our landscape andproduce. As a concerned citizen, I implore you not to spray for noxious weeds, but keep controlling them through othermeans.
Sincerely,
Ursula Naylor191 Riverside Road,
Sequim, WA
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2OI7 8:54 AMJones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Body,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work w¡th citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat,
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasíve plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multíples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxíc approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming communíty and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectat¡on is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---O rigina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Thu t/5/2O77 10:17 AMTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Body,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
---O rigina I Message-----From: Denis Body Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, January 05,2OL7 10:13 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
To: jjo [email protected] I la m.wa. us (J im Jones, Cou nty Adm in istrator)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form OL-O5-2OL7.
Name: Denis Body
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Comments: Let me start off by saying I'm AGAINST THE USE OF HERBICIDES on our public lands.
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I go to great effort to keep herbicides out of my diet by not using them on my garden or property and by buying organicproduce where possible. I have adopted a section of the ODT and pull weeds and I rent a mower to mow trail sides inmy mile of control when the County and the ODT Tiger Team are stretched too thin.The weeds can be kept under control without herbicides and it does take more effort and attention and I believe it'sworth it in the long run.Your effort to prevent the use of herbicídes helps greatly.
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,20L7 8:52 AMJones, Jim; 'Mary Louise Nelligan'Gores, AlannaRE: Ban on Herbicides
Ms. Nelligan,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
1
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that the¡r voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhízome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thríving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasíves without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal oblígation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
----Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri L/6/2Ot7 6:50 AMTo:'Mary Louise Nelligan'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Ban on Herbicides
Ms. Nelligan,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance,I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the officíal record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Clalla m County Administrator
From: Mary Louise Nelligan [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, January O5,2OL7 4:59 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Ban on Herbicides
Dear Commissioners,
I strongly urge you to not lift the ban on herbicides in Clallum County! This ban has been a great tool to preserve thesafety of water, plants animals and people for the last 26 years in this area. I am not a resident there, but I visit regularly
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and respect and admire the beauty of Clallum county, and it's defense of our fragile environment. The ban has been andshould continue to be a model for the rest of Washington State!
Thank you,
Mary L. Nelligan
Seattle, WA
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From: Ozias, MarkFriday, January 13,20L7 8:514MJones, Jim; 'Karen Tharaldsen'
Gores, AlannaRE:Weed Spray Plan
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasíves> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponent¡al curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as
> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitíve areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
Ms. Tharaldsen,
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 1-0 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effectíve non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethíc, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control optíons, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives wíthout herbicíde, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---O rigina I Message----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri U6/2O77 6:50 AMTo: 'Karen Tharaldsen'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Weed Spray Plan
Ms. Tharaldsen,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loní Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
----Origina I Message-----From : Ka ren Tha ra ldsen [mailto :ktjoy@olym pus. net]Sent: Thursday, January 05,2OI7 6:0L PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Weed Spray Plan
Having lived in the Draper Rd. area for over 41 years I remember the history of the roads being sprayed with toxicchemicals. Back then kids and pets played and roamed freely. Residents fought and opposed the practice of roadspraying on their behalf. ln their wisdom the commissioners l¡stened to us and banned the practice. We've lived foryears with peace of mind knowing wildlife, livestock, and humans have been spared exposure to chemicals. lt is nowshocking and discouraging to think the county would even consider going backwards. The chemical companies alwaysassure their products are safe. We then learn later proof that is not the case. Please continue county weed controlwithout the use of chemicals. There has to be a safer, efficient way to eliminate weeds. Let's adopt a chemical-free planthat continues to protect the residents and the environment. A rural walk along a county road with a pet shouldcontinue to be a healthy experience. I urge you to put our interests first. Thank you, Karen Tharaldsen
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,20L7 8:51- AMJones, Jim; 'Gary Avender'Gores, AlannaRE: Spraying plants
Mr. Avender,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work w¡th citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
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> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise overtime. When lsay a "small investment" in herbicide, lam
> talking about an antic¡pated use of fewer than L0 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> ímpossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxíous weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell
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> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
---O rigina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri L/6/2O77 6:514MTo: 'Gary Avender'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Spraying plants
Mr. Avender,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
---Origina I Message-----From : Ga ry Avender [mailto :ga ryja net25 @gma il.com]Sent: Thursday, January 05,2077 6:33 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Spraying plants
Please do not spray the noxious weeds as it's harmful to the wildlife, the water (both ground water & the lakes streams& ocean), the bees & necessary bugs & especially us humans. Always we have wind & breezes thereby making thepoison spray to migrate airborne in all directions (toxic to our eyes, lungs, skin & internal organs).
This is not an acceptable practice to rid us of the noxious weed problem; it's just plain lazy. The chain gang will takelonger yes, but a much healthier solution. You could also use several bigger equípment like backhoes, front loaders, etcand then replant "good" flora and fauna. DO NOT SPRAY!
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2017 8:50 AMJones, Jim; 'Alice McCracken'
Gores, AlannaRE:Weed control
Ms. McCracken,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work wíth citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"com petition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as
> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us
> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise overtime. When lsay a "small investment" in herbicide, lam
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversíght) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that the¡r voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effectlve non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I M essage-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri L/6/2OL7 6:52 AMTo:'Alice McCracken'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Weed control
Ms. McCracken,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Cla llam County Administrator
From: Alíce McCracken [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, January 05,2017 6:56 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject:Weed control
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To the Commissioners,
As a resident and voter in Clallam County, I beg you not to lift the ban on the use of chemicals to controlweeds. I am anolder adult with allergies and asthma, and the use of chemicals is dangerous for compromised human beings.
There are many older adults in the same position I am. lf you are thinking of changing the policy, PLEASE put it up to avote so that we the people have an opportunity to protect ourselves in the ballot booth, so to speak.
Thank you for your consideration
Alice McCracken
150 lndependence Drive
Sequim, WA 98382
360-797-7L33
Alice, Connie, Bella, and Nikki
Sent from my trusty Macbook
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Gores, Alanna
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2017 8:46 AMJones, Jim; 'Pam Erickson'
Gores, AlannaRE: Weed Control.Subject:
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support theír habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park)as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than L0 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has ínvested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri L/6/2O17 6:53 AMTo:'Pam Erickson'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Weed Contro[.
Mr. and Mrs. Erickson,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughtful comments about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weedcontrol ordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of thatmeeting, and will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make theirdecisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
From: Pam Erickson [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, January O5,2OL7 LO:22PMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Weed Control.
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Dear Commissioners
My husband and I have lived in the Sequim area since 1977 .We moved here to farm. Before moving here, we farmedsafflower & cotton in Arizona. We are very familiar with the variety of methods which have been employed over theyears to control noxious weeds and unwanted vegitation that interferes with intended land use.
We would like to urge you Not to lift the ban on chemical spraying in our county. As representatives of the interests ofour county residents we encourage you to look more closely at the existing weed control programs and how and bywhom they have been managed.
lf your aim is to protect our citizens, then the use of chemicals which are known to be toxic to humans and wildlifeshould never be considered. Please re-examine this issue by calling in Local experts in the field of non-chemical weedcontrol & containment.
Much of the soils in our nation have already been contaminated by man made chemicals and polution. We are luckyenough to live in an area which has seen little industrial polution. Our community also has many farmers who have gone
to great lengths and considerable expense, to keep there soils healthy and uncontaminated.
Please consider setting this decision aside for long enough to call upon some local experts in the fields now, who can
offer suggestions on how the county can manage weed control without spraying deadly chemicals on our roadsides. Thepeople who sell Roundup, etc. are Not experts in the field of weed control. The are experts in selling chemicals thatpoison vegetation...Any vegetation the chemicals come into contact with through application and runoff or overspray.
I know that our county takes pride in it's watershed management and that water quality and availability is a priority.Spraying carcinogens on roadsides not only will polute soils and surrounding air, but runoff will, over time, effect waterquality. Everything is connected and it all ends up in roadside ditches & streams....which run into the Strait & Ocean.
We urge you also, to consider putting this issue before the public for a vote. We personally, do not want our tax dollarsspent on poisionous chemicals. We would rather spend more to maintain a healthy natural ecosystem for futuregenerations to eat from and live and play in for years to come.
Thank you for being open to dialog.
Sincerely
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David & Pam Erickson
Sequim, Wa
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2OL7 8:44 AMJones, Jim; 'Melissa M'Gores, AlannaRE: Proposalto Reinstate Herbicide Use
Dear Melissa,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemícals in the soil that prevent"competition" from natíve species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise overtime. When lsay a "small investment" in herbicide, lam
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> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that c¡t¡zens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxíc approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal oblígation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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To address your specific concern, you will be able to review online, ahead of time, the locations that are scheduled forcontrol. The weed crew will also post notification on-site ahead of any application.
> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri Il6/2Ot7 6:54 AMTo:'Melissa M'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Proposalto Reinstate Herbicide Use
Melissa M.,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughtful comments about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weedcontrol ordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of thatmeeting, and will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make theirdecisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Clallam County Administrator
From: Melissa M [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06, 2OI7 1:01 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Proposal to Reinstate Herbicide Use
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Greetings,
I recently received a newsletterfrom Nash's Organic Produce that mentioned the proposed draft ordinance lífting thecurrent ban against using herbicides on county managed land. lt indicates there is a public hearing next Tuesday andsuggested that, if we are not able to attend the hearing, we should send comments to this emailaddress.
I skimmed the lntegrated Roadside Weed Management Plan and it is clear that a lot of thought and effort has gone intothis proposal. I understand that use of herbicides provides some benefits from a county management perspect¡ve. I amneitheran expert in herbicides nor in public administration, but lam a citizen of Clallam Countyand ldo have concerns.
First of all, l, like many other residents of Clallam County, enjoy the abundant free blackberries all over the county. I
understand they are a noxious weed, since they are thorny, massive obstacles that grow easily and overtake an area.However, the fruit is nutritionally valuable and extremely tasty! lf I could convince families with lower incomes to takeadvantage of this free resource, I would. This past year, I had tasty and healthy fruit almost every day for 2 months, andalso froze quite a bit for future use. ln looking at the aforementioned Management Plan, I see that it is suggested thatherbicides be used for blackberries twice a year. While I realize that you believe these herbicides to be low toxicity,having herbicides on the blackberries would greatly diminish the appeal of this nutritional resource. ln my heart, itwould ruin one of the greatest blessings I enjoy and what has become a beloved annual event for me.
On one occasion this past summer, I picked blackberries and then returned to the same spot several days later to noticea tiny little paper sign in the grass that was barely visible and which had become slightly illegible due to weather. I wasable to read enough to realize that the area had been sprayed before I picked the first blackberries, which I had alreadyeaten. I cannot even begin to describe the trauma this caused me, as I worried about what I had consumed and whoelse might pick those same blackberries, which were very accessible to not only me but many visitors. I had fruitlesscalls to the city, the county, and the state before I went back and found a t¡ny printed phone number on the sign andwas able to verify what was sprayed. Why do I tell this story? ...People, in general, are not attentive to detail.Communicating what has been sprayed will not be simple. I hate to think of the number of people that will unknowinglycome in contact with herbicides on their beloved blackberries and then be traumatized later, either as I was, or, worse,by an allergy or reaction.
Are there other critters in nature that rely on these blackberries for food as well?
Second, I see that you are expecting residents to establish an "owner will control" agreement if they want to preventherbicides on land adjacent to their property. To communicate and manage this program seems like an additionaladministrative burden that offsets advantages of using herbicides. Further, the Management Plan seemed to indicatethat introducing use of herbicides adds other administrative burdens as well. When you consider total time spent by allindividuals, instead of just the maintenance crew, is it really worth it to use herbicides?
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Finally, I am a volunteer at the Visitor Center. One of the things I am honored to tell those who are ¡nterested in movinghere is that we are a community dedicated to healthy living and organic produce. Nash's is a leader in that commitment,but many of our local restaurants and farmers are equally dedicated. The introduction of chemicals all around thecounty could damage the reputation this community has worked hard to create.
For these reasons, and others I am sure will be presented, I respectfully request that chemical control continue to beavoided.
For His Glory, By His Grace,Melissa
Matthew 6:21 & Luke L2:34 "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2OL7 8:42 AMJones, Jim; 'Sherrie Ebenal'
Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside herbicide spraying
Ms. Ebenal,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habítats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as wellas> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise overtime. When lsay a "small investment" in herbicide, lam
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> talking about an ant¡cipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that cit¡zens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effectíve non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akín to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
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> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, ínvolved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
-----Original Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri t/6/2OL7 6:55 AMTo: 'Sherrie Ebenal'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside herbicide spraying
Ms. Ebenal,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughtful comments about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weedcontrol ordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of thatmeeting, and will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make theirdecisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
----Original Message-----From: Sherrie Ebenal Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06,2OI7 5:57 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Roadside herbicide spraying
Please do not use herbicide spraying as a control method for weeds.Herbicides have been linked to causing cancer and Parkinson's.Some herbicides also volatize when warmed by sunlight, return to the air and drift off the target site endangering thehealth of people as far away as L0 miles. 10 miles was the distance quoted to me by a USDA agent who specialized in
investigating pesticide drift complaints.As a former Master Gardener and concerned over the increased use of more toxic herbicides, I have watched some stateroadsides become yellowed in some areas because of the herbicide roadside spraying program. Weeds unfortunatelyare prolific and rapidly adapt to herbicides and become resistant which is why herbicide companies have increased theirtoxicity. Mowing is a far safer method of controlling weeds for the health safety of Clallam County.I have a doctor's appointment on the 10th and won't be able to attend the meeting.I strongly urge you to please not resort to herbicides to control roadside weeds.Sincerely,Sherrie Ebenal
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Jones, JimFriday, January 06,2017 8:41 4M'lisa dougherty'Gores, AlannaRE: roadside sprayingSubject:
Ms. Dougherty,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From : lisa dougherty fmailto: lu [email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06,20L7 B:37 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: roadside spraying
The ban on roadside spraying of chemical poisons should not be repealed, it should expand to ban allchemical spraying for weeds anywhere. Round-up and all the other chemical sprays are quite toxic toall living things. Cancers and many other diseases are growing like crazy with all this spraying. Fewpollinators are left. We must choose Life or Death. I choose Life.
The hidden and suppressed truth of the toxicity of these chemical poisons must be revealed to allpeople so they can make an intelligent decision. Chemical corporations must stop padding thepockets of those who push through their agenda's.
Personal respons¡bility of elected Leaders ís coming
Let's make Clallam County the Leader of healthy, beautiful places to live and work at. San Juanlsland is doing an outstanding job and could perhaps give Leaders some guidance.
Choose wisely,
Lisa Dougherty
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Friday, January 06,2017 9:20 AM'Karin Koller- Webb & John Webb'Gores, AlannaRE: No spraying please!
Mr. and Mrs. Webb,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and
will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: Karin Koller- Webb & John Webb [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06,20L7 9:18 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: No spraying pleasel
Please hear my opposition to starting spraying roadside and elsewhere in the county we live in, I am a businessowner, we have hundreds of guests a yeat walking areas where there would be spraying near the DungenessBay Cottages. Thank you, Karin Koller- Webb
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,20L7 8:38 AMJones, Jim; 'Karin Koller- Webb & John Webb'Gores, AlannaRE: Opposed!
Mr. Webb and Ms. Koller-Webb,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to exc¡tement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasíve plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this
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> prem¡se over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES
> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> ínfestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"
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> on this issue.
> I hope this note helps to clarifli our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Origina I Message----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Fri 7/6/2OL7 9:24 AMTo: 'Karin Koller- Webb & John Webb'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Opposedl
Mr. Webb,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance,I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr
Clalla m County Administrator
From: Karin Koller- Webb & John Webb Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06,2077 9:20 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Opposed!
Please hear my opposition to starting spraying roadside and elsewhere in the county we live in, I am a business owner,we have hundreds of guests a year walking areas where there would be spraying near the Dungeness Bay Cottages.Thank you, John Webb
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From: Jones, JimFriday, January 06,20L7 9:24 AM'Karin Koller- Webb &. John Webb'Gores, AlannaRE:Opposed!
Mr. Webb,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
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From: Karin Koller- Webb & John Webb [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06,20L7 9:20 AMTo: Jones, JímSubject: Opposed!
Please hear my opposition to starting spraying roadside and elsewhere in the county we live in, I am a businessowner, we have hundreds of guests ayear walking areas where there would be spraying near the DungenessBay Cottages. Thank you, John Webb
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Jones, Jim; 'Judith Broadhurst'Gores, AlannaRE: DO NOT lift ban on toxic spray, please
Ms. Broadhurst,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegraied plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the L0,0OO Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. bnceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve' ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test th¡spremiseovertime' When lsaya "small investment" in herbicide, lamtalkingaboutan anticipated useof fewerthan 10gallons across the entíre county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store ín the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeUtRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REeUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUtRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxíous weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Friday, January 06,20t7 L2:49 pM
To:'Judith Broadhurst'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: DO NOT lift ban on toxic spray, please
Ms. Broadhurst,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Adm inistrator
From : J udith Broadh urst I ma ilto :jaebroad h urst@gma il.com]Sent: Friday, January 06,2017 12:11 pM
To: Jones, JimSubject: DO NOT lift ban on toxic spray, please
The damage the toxic spray does to other plants and pollinators FAR outweighs problems with "noxiousweeds." Besides, many of those weeds are even pretty. So PLEASE do not let ttris happen.
Judith BroadhurstPort Angeles, WANothing changes if nothing changes
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From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,2017 4:I7 pMJones, Jim; 'Vicky L'
Gores, AlannaRE: Repeal of Toxic Chemical Ban
Ms. Larson,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegraied plan andabout how we will work with citízens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like iillsilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact nat¡ve flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. In other words, if we want to support our natíve pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
while researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremíse over time. when I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking aboul an anticipated use of fewer than 10gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store ¡n the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeuIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIREs publication of results of treatment; why the progiam REeutRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitízens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and ¡t simply is notworking' Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome whích are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxiccontroloptions,uptoandincludínganindustrialsteamer...allofwhichhaveprovenineffective. lnotherwords,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspectivestay, involved in your county government.
I encourage you to get, and
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1"
From: Jones, JímSent: Friday, January 06,20L7 1:34 pM
To: 'Vicky L'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Repealof Toxic Chemical Ban
Ms. Larson,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From: Vicky L [mailto:vickylars@hotmaíl.com]Sent: Friday, January 06,2017 1:33 pM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Repeal of Toxic Chemical Ban
Hello,
l've become aware that you are considering repealing a ban on using chemicals to stop weeds and would like you toknow I am another person whom is against using chemicals in our environment. I think it would be much better to havepeople physically remove these weeds.
I cannot make it to the meeting on January lOth; so hope this email will help encourage you all to keep the ban.
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Thank you,Victoria Larson
48590 Highway 1L2Port Angeles, WA 98363
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Gores, Alanna
From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,2OL7 4:16 pM
Jones, Jim;'Neva Miller'Gores, AlannaRE: Chemical Control of roadside weeds does not make sense
Ms. Miller,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegraìed plan andabout how we will work with cit¡zens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition', from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (íncludingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are ímportant because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test th¡spremiseovertime' Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaOoutananticipateduseoffewerthanlOgallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeurREs monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the progiam REeutRES thepre-identificat¡on and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall' As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking' Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned' Neighboring Jefferson county, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxiccontroloptions,uptoandincludinganindustrialsteamer...allofwhichhaveprovenineffective. lnotherwords,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this íssue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
From: Jones, JimSent: Friday, January 06,201-7 5:38 pM
To:'Neva Miller'Cc: Gores, Alannasubject: RE: chemícal control of roadside weeds does not make sense
Ms. Miller,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
jim Jones, Jr.Clallam County Administrator
From : Neva Miller [mailto : nevam [email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06, ZOI7 5:09 pM
To: Jones, Jimsubject: chemical control of roadside weeds does not make sense
Please reconsider lifting the ban on using toxic chemicals for week "management". Not only will it be a wasteof money as it addresses weeds by the roadways, but it is also counter-productive in many réspects. I believeyou need to be more future-thinking as that's where the real damage wiil happen.
1' Wildlife: Any toxin used in killing the weeds will ALWAYS effect wildlife, including our all-importantsalmon- Not only is it sad to poison the animals and fish initially, but it adds to the food-Jhain problem of
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intensifuing the toxins as animals and birds feed off tainted fish and animals. Have you ever read RachaelCarson's "Silent Spring"? THINK AHEAD! (We used to think that DDT was a miracle too.)
2' Economically areally bad idea. Think of the fisheries. Also, when chemicals get into the watershed, algae ismore likely to bloom and create "dead zones" where plant life cannot live, so uquãti, animals cannot liveeither. It's all connected.
3' Washington is known for using more environmentally friendly methods of solving problems, why hurt thatreputation?
4. Farming: we are proud of our organic farms in the area. chemicals drift.
5' Counter-productive: When you kill plants with chemicals, a bare spot remains where nothing grows backexcept.....MoRE WEEDS. Ask anyone with a yard.
Please do not start this downward spiral, it makes no sense and won't be successful anyway.
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From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, lanuary LL,2OL7 4:16 PMJones, Jim; 'Robin Little'Gores, AlannaRE: vote
Ms. Little,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sens¡t¡ve areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremíseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbícides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REeUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUtRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking' Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,2017 6:39 AMTo: 'Robin Little'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: vote
Ms. Little,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance' I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: Robin Little [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06,2017 7:05 pM
To: Jones, JimSubject: vote
Please put the issue of using roadside chemicals to control weeds to a vote from the people.
I believe we need to control the noxious weeds but only by non- chemical means.
Thankyou for your consideration in this important matter.
lifetime Washington resident
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and voter...
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January Ll,20L7 4:15 PMJones, Jim;'Karlyn Langjahr'Gores, AlannaRE: please keep the 26-year spray ban in Clallam CountySubject:
Karlyn,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why lvoted in favor of an lntegrated plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 1-0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restorat¡on project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REeUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUtRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson county, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an íntegrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbícide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the envíronment, allow for the creation of robust nat¡ve landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government. (By the way, we even reached out to a NoAA ecotoxicologist who reviewedthe plan and provided comment.)
Sincerely,
Mark OziasClallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 0g, Z0t7 6:39 AMTo:'Karlyn Langjahr'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: please keep the 26-year spray ban in Clallam County
Ms. Langjahr,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed controlordínance. I will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meet¡ng, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportun¡ty to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Adminístrator
From : Karlyn Langjahr [mailto : karlyn. la [email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06,20L7 7:28 pM
To: Jones, JímSubject: please keep the 26-year spray ban in Clallam County
Dear Commmissioners,
As a voting member of Clallam County, I ask you to please please keep the 26-year spray ban that helps protectour health, wildlife, pets, children, food (via critical pollinatòrs hke beès!) and naturui..rour".s we dependupon.
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There are other options for removing roadside weeds without poisons. Poisons drift to unintended places andcause unintended health and environmental problems.
Thank you for your consideration,-Karlyn
Karlyn Langjahr2ll W.3rd StreetPort Angeles, WA 98362(360) 77s-s2s4
Love every day.
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January II,2017 4:1,4 PMJones, Jim; 'Eycke Strickland'Gores, AlannaRE: Weed control
Ms. Strickland,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegraied plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxiousand invasive plants mayseem benign, but hoursof research and deep learningfrom highlyethicalandexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 1.0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact nat¡ve flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbícide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxíous andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUTRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REeUtRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson county, w¡th a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; theù noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom county has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control optíons, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
our hope and expectatíon is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the envíronment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about educatíon and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark OziasClallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I Message----From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January Og,2017 6:40 AMTo: 'Eycke Strickland'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Weed control
Ms. Strickland,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Adm inistrator
---Origina I Message-----From: Eycke Strickland [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Friday, January 06, ZOI7 g:04 pMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Weed control
Please consider other options for removing noxious roadside weeds without poisons. These chemicals drift to adjoiningproperties and can cause serious health problems for humans as well as the environment in general.Respectfully su bm itted,Eycke and Charles Stríckland6L3 Cedar Park DrivePort Angeles, WA 93362
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January IL,2017 4:L4 pM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside herbicide ban
Ms. Cunningham,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to exc¡tement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an ìntegraied plan andabout how we will work with cit¡zens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contr¡butor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entíre county road system in a year. Every single home anà garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeUtREs monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIREs publication of results of treatment; why the program REeuIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboríng Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizensw¡th a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation ís that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that cont¡nue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our íntentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----O rigína I Message-----From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January Og,2OI7 6:40 AMTo:'ccunningham @olypen.com'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside herbicide ban
Ms. Cunningham,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportun¡ty to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.Clallam County Adm¡nistrator
----Origina I Message-----From: [email protected] [mailto:ccunningham @olypen.com]Sent: Saturday, January 07, ZOL7 7:4L AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Roadside herbicide ban
Please protect our health by not lifting the ban on roadside herbicidesother non-toxic methods for solving the problem are available.
Perhaps the people could vote on this issue.Thank you,
Colleen CunninghamPort Angeles
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LI,20L7 4:L4 pM
Jones, Jim;'Heidi Johnson'Gores, AlannaRE: spraying for weeds
Ms. Johnson,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegraied plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jíllsilver of the 10,000 Years Institute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species.
-Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other natíve species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthan 10gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeulREs monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REeUtRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUtRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcoURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall' Aslstatedatyesterday'sHearing,thatisthedefacto"plan"inplacenowintheCountyanditsimplyisnotworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effectíve non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson county, w¡th a thriving organic farmíng community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; ihe¡r noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom county has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxiccontroloptions,uptoandincludinganindustrialsteamer...allofwhichhaveprovenineffective. lnotherwords,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program ínto perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark OziasClallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January Og, ZOLT 6:41 AMTo: 'HeidiJohnson'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: spraying for weeds
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed controlordinance' I will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Ms. Johnson,
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Adm inistrator
Heidi M Johnson151 Sunland DriveSequim WA 98382
From: Heidi Johnson [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, January 07,2Ol7 9:42 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: spraying for weeds
I oPPoSE the proposal to lift the 26 year ban on use of herbicides. Using herbicides to control weeds is thewrong direction to go in. Let's do it right and protect the earth, the animal"s, and the people who live in ClallamCounty.
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, lanuary I1.,20L7 4:j.3 pMJones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: opposition to the county's use of Herbicide spray to control weeds
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an ìntegraìed plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethicat andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 1o,oo0 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by natíveanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, ís far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. we will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaOoutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entíre county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of thís amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeurREs monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIREs publication of results of treatment; why the program REeuIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ¡ÑcounncEs ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herb¡cide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nat¡onally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creat¡on of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
---Origina I Message-----From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 6:43 AMTo:'ha [email protected]'Cc: Gores, Alannasubject: RE: opposition to the county's use of Herbicide spray to control weeds
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decjsions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Adm¡nistrator
----Origina I Message-----From: Dan & [mailto:Dan &]Sent: Saturday, January 07,20L7 3:26 pMTo: jones, Jimsubject: opposition to the county's use of Herbicide spray to control weeds
To: [email protected] (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the clallam website Email Form or-o7-2017
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Name: Dan & Judy Harvey
Email: ha [email protected]
subject: opposition to the county's use of Herbicide spray to control weeds
Com ments: January 7, 2OL7Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
As Queen Honeybee Breeders whose business is located on the North Olympic peninsula we are opposed to anyordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban or that expands the use of herbicideselsewhere.We have come a long way since the American bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list after banningthe use of pesticides such as DDT. But now it seems that Clallam County is taking a step backwards by proposing thereturn of herbicide spraying which is poisonous to honeybees and native pollinators who forage in ,,sprayed,,
areas and innocently carry toxins back to their colonies. This practice contributes to the widely publicized ColonyCollapse Disorder and leaves toxic residues in our natural honey product that we market in local Health Food Stores.The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable.Protect our children, pets and private properties. save our honeybeesand wild pollinators. uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum andlet the people vote!Sincerely,
Dan and Judy HarveyOlympic Wilderness Apiarywww.wildernessbees.com
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L1.,2017 4:j_3 pMJones, Jim; 'marolee diane smith'Gores, AlannaRE: DO NOT UFT SPRAY BAN
Ms. Smith,
Thank you for your thoughtful note' I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings rangíng fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an ìntegraied plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 1o,0oo Years tnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soilthat prevent "competition,, from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
while researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvíronmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoratíon project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contr¡butor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem' lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. we will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaOoutananticipateduseoffewerthan j.0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-lícensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicídes are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeurREs monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeuIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall' As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the county and it simply is notworking' Many ínvasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxíc approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, wíth a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic controloptions, up to and including an industrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 6:43 AMTo: 'marolee diane smith'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: DO NOT LIFT SpRAy BAN
Ms. Smith,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
From : marolee diane smith fmailto : [email protected]]Sent: Saturday, January 07,20L7 5:21 pM
To: Jones, JimSubject: DO NOT LIFT SpRAy BAN
lifting a26-year-old ban on spraying would be insanity, and stupid.Please don't make Clallam County look even more brain dead, than it needs to be
Lets be responsible.ThanksMarolee Smith
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LI,2OI7 4:13 pM
Jones, Jim; 'Tara Sparkman'Gores, AlannaRE: Please keep the ban on pesticides
Ms. Sparkman,
Thank you for your thoughtful note' I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an ìntegraied plan andabout how we will work with c¡t¡zens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 1-0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanímals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
while researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantínfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthan j.0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home anã garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeuTRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIREs publication of results of treatment; why the progiam REeuIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGEs ANDFACILIATES public part¡cipat¡on' lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitízens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall' As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking' Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprísed by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxiccontroloptions,uptoandincludinganindustrialsteamer...allofwhichhaveprovenineffective. lnotherwords,the advice we receíved from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal oblígation, reduce the need forherbicíde use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 6:44 AMTo: Tara Sparkman'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Please keep the ban on pesticides
Ms. Sparkman,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commíssioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, jr.Clallam County Administrator
From : Tara Spa rkman [ma i lto : ta raspa rkma n @ya hoo.com]Sent: Saturday, January 07,20L7 B:14 pM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Please keep the ban on pesticides
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Mark ozias and all, we are so against lifting the ban to usechemicals of any kind. It's a huge step backward. There are ot''He creatures, the earth, the health of all of us depend on being kinder in ;hut ; put into the air and land and water. pleaWS
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LI,2OI7 4:I2 pMJones, jim;'Maureen Lindh'Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside weed control and noxious week control
Ms. Lindh,
Thank you for your thoughtful note' I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soilthat prevent "competition,, from native species. onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support theír hab¡tat.
while researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicídeonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem' we will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime' whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingauoritananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home anã garden supply store ín the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeulREs monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIREs publication of results of treatment; why the program REeutRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGES ANDFACILIATES public participatíon. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all .àunty-o*ned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans ín a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot símply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall' As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto 'þlan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking' Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creat¡ve and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson county, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom county has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic controloptions, up to and including an industrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspectivestay, involved in your county government.
I encourage you to get, and
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 0g,Z0L7 6:46 AMTo:'Maureen Lindh'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside weed control and noxious week control
Ms. Lindh,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughtful comments about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.Clalla m County Administrator
From: Maureen Lindh [mailto:mlindh@ta ]Sent: Saturday, January 07,ZOL7 9:09 pM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Roadside weed control and noxious week control
Dear Commissioners - Ozias, Chapman and peach,
Please do NoT lift this county's hard won ban on the use of roadside chemicals. Herbicides are biocides and they doharm. contrary to corporate claims, they are not harmless when applied according to instructions. Have the foresightnot to add such a harmful tool bock into your toolkít. lnstead, please strive for more intelligent management of non-chemical processes and resources.
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A knowledgably well-managed manual weed control program would not run on a rote schedule using habitualprocesses, which may not have completely succeeded. lt would be directed by people that understand the science -causes and effects - within local plant ecosystems, are familiar with known methods of weed control, but are also able toevolve and adapt to changing ¡ntelligence on the ground without compromising best stewardship of the land. The rightprogram does not allow noxious weeds to become deeply rooted and widespread in the first place, because itsmanagers and workers have ongoing awareness of their domain, and they have a commonly known simple way for alertcitizens to report their observations.
A credible noxious weed management ptan should not imply that there is such a thing as prudent use of chemícals as analternative to first-rate management' Your attractive and articulate presentation does not ameliorate your acceptanceof [proven] damage to beneficial insect populations, most especially pollínators, nor does it make any negative impactsto ecosystems acceptable in any way. "Chemical control" can never be the "most appropriate measure,,.
lf you are making cost your first consideration where health and biodive rsity should be, then consider the negativemonetary effects on our famous organic farming culture and markets; and consider future effects on economic growthfrom tourism related to our green culture; and do not discount posit¡ve effects on our local economy from employingpeople to learn and apply well-managed manual techniques.
ln 2oL7 the negative impacts of herbicides are well-studied and well-documented. There are no excuses for ígnoranceon this topic' The only positive argument you might make is regarding a misguided attempt to save a buck, but only inthe short term, and at the expense of our environment - and your own legacy.
Please do not contr¡bute to stressing the health of our soil, our water, our wildlife and ourse/yes by re-authorizing aregressive and about-face policy. lf you fail to grasp the wisdom of keeping our roadside chemical ban, then at the veryleast there should be a county-wide referendum prior to repealing it.
Respectfully,Maureen Lindh, port Angeles, WA
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From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 11,,2017 4:L2 pMJones, Jim; 'Mark Bennett'Gores, AlannaRE: Integrated Weed Management
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear' to confusion, to relief, to exc¡tement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sens¡tíve habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition,, from native species. onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curye. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
while researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicíde in the ecosystem. we will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime' whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaooutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home anã garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of thís amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeUtRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIREs publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-ídentification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGEs ANDFACILIATES public participation' lt is also why the ordinance calls out all cãunty-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan; in place now in the county and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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Mr. Bennett,
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has ínvested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrialsteamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbícide use in the environment, allow for the creat¡on of robust nat¡ve landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell ínvasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve,, on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarifli our íntentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Original Message----From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,2017 6:46 AMTo: 'Mark Bennett'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: lntegrated Weed Management
Mr. Bennett,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance.I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Adm¡nistrator
---Original Message----From: Mark Bennett [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, January 07,2OI7 LIl.27 pM
To: Jones, JímSubject: lntegrated Weed Management
I am a resident of clallam county, and I urge you to oppose the draft ordinance, lntegrated weed Managementwant herbicides sprayed on county roadsides, or anywhere else for that matter. Thank you.
Mark Bennett
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,20L7 4:09 pM
Jones, Jim; 'Ted and Barb Carpenter'Gores, AlannaRE: citizen Input re: Integrated weed Management Hearing LO jan 2oL7
Ms. Carpenter,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of anìntegraied plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasíve plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists likeJillsilverof the 10,000Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition', from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kínds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutanantic¡pateduseoffewerthan j.0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeuIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the progiam REeUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGEs ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a publíc and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall' As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the county and it simply is notworking' Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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we reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring iefferson county, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; theñ nox¡ous weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. whatcom county has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow forthe creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program ínto perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark OziasClallam County Commissíoner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January Og,ZOLT 6:47 AMTo: 'Ted and Barb Carpenter,Cc: Gores, Alannasubject: RE: citizen Input re: Integrated weed Management Hearing 10 jan 2017
Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming public Hearing on the weed controlordinance' I will ask our clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: Ted and Barb Carpenter [[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, January OB,ZOIT LI:44 AMTo: Jones, Jimsubject: citizen Input re: Integrated weed Management Hearing t0 jan 2oL7
Commissioners,Thank you for your work as our county commissioners. I wish to say that I support weed management for our countyhowever I do not want us using toxic/chemical herbicides. lnstead please stipulate non-toxic methods of weed controlin the management plan.
Thank you,Barbara J. Carpenter
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2L8 Southridge RoadPort Angeles, WA 98363360-457-8L29
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 11,,2017 4:0g pMJones, Jim; 'Donna Huswick'Gores, AlannaRE: Noxious weeds
Mr. and Mrs. Huswick,
Thank you for your thoughtful note' I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated plan andabout how we will work wíth cítizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 10,000 years tnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition,, from native species. onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. In other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
while researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown s'Klallam Tribe and the National park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. we will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime' whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkinganoutananticipateduseoffewerthan j.0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home anà garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REeUtRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeuIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENcouRAGES ANDFACILIATES public partícipation. lt is also why the ordinance calls out all cãunty-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall' As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto 'þlan" in place now in the county and it simply is notworking' Many invasives respond to mowíng by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effectíve non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and cÍtizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarífy our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1_
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 6:48 AMTo: 'Donna Huswick'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Noxious weeds
Mr. and Mrs. Huswick,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Síncerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Administrator
From : Donna Huswick [ma ilto:dunoenessdonna43@gmail,com]Sent: Sunday, January 08,2017 1:55 pM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Noxious weeds
Please do not lift the ban on spraying noxious weeds. The longterm effect is devastating to the ecology. Notonly plants are affected, but ground water, insects, birds and animals, and in the end, peóple.
Our understanding is that the main reason that the noxious weed problem has gotten out of control is that theproper mowing regimen was not followed. Can we reintroduce this with the necessary followup?
David and Donna Huswick588 Fasola Rd
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Monday, January 09,2017 6:49 AM'Douglas Hendrickson'Gores, Alanna; Johnson, Randy
RE: Comments: Roadside Vegetation Management Plan
Mr. Hendrickson,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughtful comments about the upcoming Publíc Hearing on the weed controlordinance. lwillaskourClerkoftheBoard,LoniGores,toaddyourcommentstotheofficialrecordofthatmeeting,andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From: Douglas Hendrickson [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Sunday, January 08,2017 6:22PMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Comments: Roadside Vegetatíon Management Plan
Sorry for the redundancy but Randy Johnson's email is not listed on the Clallam County V/eb site;
Douglas Hendrickson
310 Salt Creek Rd
Port Angeles, WA 98363
Dear Commissioners:
I am writing you again to urge you to uphold the current no spray roadside vegetationmanagement program that the county has been implementing since the 80s. My lastletter focused on the suscept¡bility of pollinators to herbicide spray (most specificallyhoney bees) and the important role they play in assur¡ng us a diverse and steady foodsupply. Since I last wrote that letter 7 bee spec¡es have been placed on the US federalendangered species list.
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I have been working very hard for the last 23 years to do my best to provide mycommunity here on the west side of Port Angeles with poison free food. I was recentlyhonored by the North Olympic Land Trust for my effort to develop innovative ways tomake agriculture viable in in Clallam County. I am proud of that acknowledgment andour accomplishments. Just as there are no easy panaceas in organic agriculture, therewill be no quick fix to the roadside vegetation management plan. I believe a solution tothis problem will take a herculean effort, creativity, strong leadership, and a vision forthe long term. The tact of using more poisons to control weeds is a flawed one.Remember what you learned in your ecology class in high school? Rachel Carson hadit right. We are all connected. You cannot affect a part without affecting the whole.Poisoning our ecosystems along the roadway (they are ecosystems by the way) withherbicide use is a short sighted solution that puts poisons before people and theenvironment. Herbicides are an outdated remedy that benefits no one and no thing.
The scientific literature on the health effects of herbicides on humans is welldocumented.
According to Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michelle ND, herbicides are pervasive and highlyconcentrated in the water supply due to agricultural runoff. The consequences ofexposure can induce deformities in children and unborn fetuses.
Endocrine Disruptors
"The endocrine system is a messaging system that uses hormones and the bloodstream toconvey responses throughout the body. Since 1999 pesticides news articles classified pesticides
as endocrine disruptors. The action of these chemicals has been described as able to mimic theeffects of human estrogen or testosterone; additionally, they are disruptive to the synthesis andbreakdown of both estrogen and testosterone. The major endocrine glands include the pituitarygland, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries and testes. Adults can be affected by these chemicals. The
article suggests however, that the effects that accumulate over the years in a developing person
or during the intricate in-utero developmental process are far more dangerous. It has been foundthat animals and humans exposed to these chemicals in the womb are at a high risk of
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developing deformed reproductive anatomies, defects or alterations in sexual behavior, speÍncounts, metabolism and brain development.Autism and ADHD
Many pesticides, andthus herbicides, are petroleum-based. Petroleum, as a fat-soluble
substance, has long-term effects in the body because it remains in fat-laden tissues, like the
brain and adipose cells, for a long period of time. Children are noted by the Pesticide ActionNetwork to be at a higher risk for brain development and functional issues associated withpesticides, due to a higher consumption by children of such chemicals. The article notes that,
when comparing food and air consumption on a pound to pound basis in children versus adults,
children are more greatly exposed to environmental pesticides and herbicides. As such, the
article lists that neurological developmental issues, such as autism and attention-
deficit/þperactivity disordet, are more prevalent when exposure to pesticides during criticalperiods of brain development has occurred. Moreover, a2010 Pediatrics journal article
theorized that organophosphates, a class of pesticide, may contribute to the prevalence ofADHD; exposure to this pesticide is most common in American children in the 8- to 15-year-
old age group. However, additional research is needed to confirrn a causal relationship.
Cancer
Many studies of pesticides and herbicides have been performed on the workers and handlers ofthese chemicals, such as farmers and their families. However, a20I0 Organic Consumers
Association article by Dan Sharpley notes that a specialized type of cancer known as acute
lymphoblastic leukemia is assumed to be directly linked to pesticide exposure in a normal, non-
agriculture setting. They add that pesticides are not directly causative and that genetic
susceptibility also plays a role.
Other Effects
The diversity of pesticides and the way that each person metabolizes them may shed light on
their diverse actions and detrimental effects in the body. The Historyof'WaterFilters.com
website lists alachlor, atrazine, endothall, lindane and methoxychlor as commonly used
herbicides and insecticides. Outside of their major effects on the endocrine system and their role
in inducing neurological issues and childhood cancers, the site lists other non-specific effects ofingestion as eye, liver, kidney or spleen problems. They additionally describe anemia
cardiovascular, stomach and intestinal problems as related to pesticide exposure."
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Beyond Pesticides recently published a mapping tool which is available online thatdocuments pesticide use policies adopted by local communities to protect people,pollinators and the environment. Pesticides are defined as an umbrella term thatencompass both herbicides and insecticides. According to the site, "This new toolwill allow consumers, activists, and policy makers to replicate or adapt policies thathave already been successfully implemented in other communities. This will movepolicymaking forward faster and more efficiently across the entire country." Thismap of local pesticide reform policies provides the public and local leaders with thenames and locations that have passes policies, the type of policy passed, a shortdescription of the scope of the policy and a link to the view the entire text. Here isan attachment of such a resolution from Thurston Countyhttp : //www. c o . thurston. wa. u s lhe altU eh ip m/p d fiIPMRe s o luti on I 5 0 9 8 A d opte dl 2 I 6
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So, what's the alternative? Rather than embracing herbicides that kill, maybe we couldembrace new ideas and methodologies that enhance our desired effect by doing theleast amount of harm. Electric cars, wind and solar energy and organic farming cometo mind. These are ideas that were not that long ago considered by manyunrealistic. What if we could manage our roadside vegetation by enhancing life? Someof the latest thinking regarding integrated forest gardening and permaculture plantcommunities might be employed alongside our roadways. Some communities areimplementing edible trails. Perhaps some of the very same techniques could beimplemented along roads. The State of Washington has put a tremendous amount oftime and energy recently into planting a diversified vegetative habitat along the newlywidened and expanded hwy 101. Why couldn'tthis be implemented along countryroads? Why not expand the nontoxic parts of the vegetation plan and put more energyinto research while hiring more crews to manage the spread of noxious weeds byburning, steaming, mulching, and planting desirable species that smother lessdesirable ones.
Approving the use of herbicides for roadside management is a step backwards andrepresents an act of futility, and results in a desperate cycle of poison application.Once you choose to get on that treadmill, it will be next to impossible to get off.The State Hwy ll2 highway vegetation control program is a good example. Each
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year thousands of pounds of poisons are applied to combat weeds that have figuredout how survive the onslaught. This is a great tactic for padding the pockets ofherbicide manufactures but not so beneficial for the rest of us. Let's exerciseintelligence, foresight and restraint. Do we not have a moral responsibility to bestewards of our environment and one another? A short term resolution to this issueis doomed to fail. The results will be super weeds via herbicide resistance,poisoning of our soils, water, and wildlife, a greater dependence on herbicides as
we have already seen within our agricultural system and greater health costs to ourcommunities. I implore you to drop herbicides from part of your roadsidemanagement plan. Hire people not poisons!
Sincerely;
Doug HendricksonPort Angeles, WA
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Monday, January 09,20L7 8:21 AM'Terry Harbaugh'Gores, Alanna; Lucero, Cathy
RE:lntegrated Weed Management - Road Plan
Ms. Harbaugh,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughtful comments about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weedcontrol ordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of thatmeeting, and will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make theirdecisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
From : Terry Ha rbaug h [ma ilto :txg rel ber@ya hoo. com ]Sent: Monday, January 09,2OL7 B:16 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Integrated Weed Management - Road Plan
9 January 2017TO: The Commissioners of Clallam CountyRE: Integrated Weed Management - Road PlanAs you consider adoption of the new Integrated Weed Management Plan for County Road easements, it is myhope that you appreciate the conscientious dedication of Cathy Lucero, the current Clallam County NoxiousWeed Control Coordinator.It's true that the step between using no herbicides on County roadways, and using small applications inspecifically targeted, isolated locations is a big, and potentially hazardous one. However, there are likely veryfew people more aware of this danger than Cathy Lucero. She has years of experience seeing the damage thatuncontrolled noxious weed-spread can cause, both environmentally and economically. It was not without great
concern for the balance of nature that this plan was constructed.As long as the State of V/ashington mandates the control of noxious weeds by the County, the means to do so
must be effective in terms of available labor. The plan specifies the requirements and monitoring of any limiteduse of herbicides. It would be important to be certain there is accountability and enforcement in place. Ifweeds spread beyond the roadway easements to private lands, there is no control over the herbicide usage oflandowners. Look at the shelves of the local hardware stores for the availability of chemical herbicides overwhich there is no County control.It is shameful that Cathy Lucero has been painted as an environmental ogre in letters to the editors of localnewspapers. The real worry should be how to fill her position with a person of her high ethical andconscientious caliber, should she vacate the office.The decision facing you is not an easy one, but possibly the answer lies in a change to the State regulations thatrequire noxious weed control, if chemicals are not going to be used. If there were unlimited personnel tomanually eradicate the weeds, the solution would be simple. If all concemed citizens would volunteer to pullweeds, that might also solve the problem. Since neither is the case, the people, the bees, and the weeds are in
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your hands.Sincerely,Marilyn Harbaugh312W 5th StPort Angeles V/A 98362
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Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
As Queen Honeybee Breeders whose business is located on the North
Olympic Peninsula we are opposed to any ordinance that lifts the 26-
year roadside toxic spray ban or that expands the use of herbicides
elsewhere.
We have come a long way since the American bald eagle was removed
from the endangered species list after banning the use of pesticides
such as DDT. But now it seems that Clallam County is taking a step
backwards by proposing the return of herbicide spraying which is
poisonous to honeybees and native pollinators who forage in "sprayed"
areas and innocently carry toxins back to their colonies. This practice
contributes to the widely publicized Colony Collapse Disorder and
leaves toxic residues in our natural honey product that we market in
local Health Food Stores
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable.
Protect our children, pets and private properties. Save our honeybees
and wild pollinators. Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and
let the people vote!
Sincerely,
Dan and Judy HarveyOlympic Wilderness Apiarywww.wi ldernessbees. co m
Qlgrnyí. W;ld.- ess þ¡yíarg464s2Hwy rr2, port ansetes, wA e8363 RËÛË|VËDPhone (360) 928-3125
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 1'L,20L7 2:30 PM'CarolTurner'Gores, AlannaRE: herbicide/pesticide spraying
Ms. Turner,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 1-0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltísmybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl-0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REqUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many ínvasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Carol Turner [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, January t0,2017 7:30 AMTo: Ozias, MarkSubject: herbicide/pesticide spraying
Dear Mark Ozias,
l'm writing to urge you to vote against the resumption of this spraying program. The ocean needs anddeserves better stewardship than this, now more than ever. l'm surpr¡sed you are even considering it. Don'tdo it!
Thanks,
Carol Turner
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Gores, Alanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L1-,2OI7 2:48 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE:Commissioner Meeting Jan 1-0
Ms. Coffman,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native specíes. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species we
need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant
ínfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells many
multiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notífication of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an ¡ntegrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an índustrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
without herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 4:00 PM
To:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: FW: CommissÍoner Meeting Jan 10
Ms. Coffman,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and
will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From: sue coffman fmailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 3:58 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Commissioner Meeting Jan 10
Hello,
I plan on attending the Commissioner Meeting tomorrow morning, January 10th, if ourroads are not iced up (as they were today), making it difficult for me to get intotown. Therefore I am attaching the letter I have written to state that I DO NOT support
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the eradication of the Ban set forth 26 years ago, in regard to herbicide and pesticideuse in Clallam County. Said ban should remain in effect for at least another 26 years!
Please feel free to contact me at any time,
Sue Coffman, CBE, doulaEmpowered Woman Support Services714-337-4331
. Labor Support Doula
. Ch¡ldbirth Educator
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Gores, Alanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L'J.,20L7 2:49 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Rob Snyder'Gores, AlannaRE:Chemical SpraysSubject:
Mr. Snyder,
Thank you for your note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, toconfusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and about howwe will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide,lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 3:41 PM
To: 'Rob Snyder'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Chemical Sprays
Mr. Snyder,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
From : Rob Snyder [ma i lto : lostresort@ hotma il, com]Sent: Monday, January 09,20L7 3:40 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Chemical Sprays
I find it repulsive that you are even considering this I it's been 26 years of no spray. Let's keep it this way
Thank You for your time,
Robert Snyder, The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette
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Gores, Alanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,2017 2:38 PM
Jones, J im;' [email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Paul,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negat¡vely impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are ¡mportant because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells many
multiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectíons
of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county ín the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every síngle expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creat¡on of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Original Message---From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January 10,2OL7 6:38 AMTo:'bruce.pa [email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Paul,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Administrator
----Original Message---Fro m : Bruce Pa u I Ima ilto: bruce. pa u I @fo rksoutfitters.com]Sent: Monday, January 09,2OI7 4:49 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
To : [email protected] llam.wa. us (J im Jones, Co u nty Ad m inistrator)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form O7-O9-2OI7
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Name: Bruce Paul
Email: bruce.pa [email protected]
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Comments: Please vote for the weed control ordinance. Cathy has put together a great program for the county. She
sprays for the forest service. The park sprays there roadsides as does the state and most other counties in the state evenJefferson county. I own timber land off the Mary Clark road that the county has let the scotch broom, tansy and
Canadian thistle go wild. Thís makes it difficult to grow trees or other crops along a county road. Another very bad area
is the Hoko Ozette road for tansy. The county needs to lead in weed control.Please vote to except the plan and let Cathy make it work.
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Gores, Alanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,20L7 2:38 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, Alanna
RE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Radford,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 1-0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are not
used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native
animals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatívely impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce
along an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species we
need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant
infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more
than most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most signifícant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells many
multiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public part¡cipat¡on. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.
As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.
Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sections
of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizens
with a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist described
their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-
toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
without herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarífr7 our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
---Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January LO,2OL7 6:39 AMTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Radford,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
----Origina I Message-----Fro m : M ike Radford Ima ilto : Radford [email protected]]
Sent: Monday, January 09,2OL7 5:06 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
To: [email protected] (Jim Jones, County Administrator)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form 0t-O9-2Ot7.
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Name: Mike Radford
Email : [email protected]
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Comments: Hello,I am a major honey producer in the Clallam County area. I am strongly opposed to any kind of herbicide spraying. Be itof any kind for any reason.All of my honey clients are buying honey from us because its clean of any herbicides.It's not just the Honey Bees but the Wild Polinators that take the biggest hit. Then there is the birds and other animalsthat have to drink the water that this mess runs off into. Not to mention the killing of the land whcich happens whenthe herbicide do their work.I would rather see an invasive plant than a brown area along our beautiful landscape and Hiways.
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Gores, Alanna
Sent:To:Cc:
From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,20L7 2:37 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Weed Control
Ms. Schmidt,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why lvoted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxíous/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of anyand allinfestationsto betargeted; and whythe plan ENCOURAGESAND
FAC¡LIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
Subject:
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an ¡ntegrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. In other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectat¡on is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proact¡ve about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I Message----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January LO,2OL7 6:39 AMTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Weed Control
Ms. Schmidt,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I wíllask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
----Original Message---From: Bonnie Schmidt [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 5:22 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Weed Control
To: [email protected] (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form O1.-09-2OL7
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Name: Bonnie Schmidt
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Weed Control
Comments: Greetings Commissioners,First, let me start by thanking you for all the amazing work that you do in our community. We appreciate your effortsand energy greatly.
I wanted to send my public comment about the proposed lntegrated Weed Management program that is on youragenda for tomorrows meeting. I'm a member of the Olympic Peninsula Beekeeper's association and I have concernover the welfare of our ecosystem with some of your proposed noxious weed removal methods. The use of herbicidesin any form has been shown to have a negative impact on the health and well-being of many living things. The use ofthese chemicals can cause respiratory damage, cancer, and bírth defects. They can also have serious harmfulenvironmental implications such as interrupting access to food sources, inhibiting nesting sites, and causing death in ourbeloved wildlife, such as birds, bees and other pollinators/insects, and other creatures. These herbicides also negativelyimpact our crucial water supply. No bees/pollinators...no food. No clean water...no healthy anything. I know there thatthere are other methods for noxious weed removal that are more sustainable and better for the environment. Thedecision to use these chemicals again would be a move in the backwards direction. Let's move forward with thisamazing momentum we have going in our town and be trailblazers for better practices in our town and county. Thankyou so much for your time!Sincerely,Bonnie Schmidt
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Gores, AIanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January l1-,20L7 2:36 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Comment opposed to proposed spray programSubject:
Josey,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxíous and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking about an anticipated use of fewer than L0
gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
---Original Message--:From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January tO,2OL7 6:40 AMTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Comment opposed to proposed spray program
Mr. Paul,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
----Origi na I Message----From: Josey Paul [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2OL7 5:28 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Comment opposed to proposed spray program
To: [email protected] (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form 0I-O9-2OL7
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Name: Josey Paul
Email: thegreatstream @gmail.com
Subject: Comment opposed to proposed spray program
Comments: Jan.9,2OL7
Re: Comment opposing county's proposed spray program
Clallam Co. Commissioners
Dear commissioners:
I am writing to oppose the county's proposal to effectively repeal the county's 1-990 no-spray resolution. Noxious weedsare certainly a problem in Clallam Co. and a problem that is getting worse. However, the proposed spray program will donothing to reverse that trend and will, in fact, be harmful to people and wildlife.
Until the Noxious Weed Board develops a plan to effectively contain and reduce the county's population of noxiousweeds, that problem will continue to grow. What the proposed plan does do is increase the county's load of pesticides.
There is currently no monítoring program or meaningful enforcement plan to understand the problems of noxiousweeds and the environmental cost of pesticide use, but we know from recent court cases that pesticides are a key cause
for the decline in salmon.
ldeally, we would have a cadre of government workers and citizens educated enough to identifli noxious weed coloniesand move quickly to eradicate them with the least toxic solution available before those pioneering colonies grow and
spread.
I realize that some noxious weeds, such as Japanese knotweed, are almost impossible to eliminate without pesticides.
But when pesticides are used, we need to use them before the colony can spread and we need to use the least toxicchemicals and we need to monitor sprayed sites so that surviving plants cannot recolonize.
The county is not doing thís. For example, the preferred and most effective method of controlling Queen Anne's lace is
mowing. But the mowing has to be done before the plants go to seed. lf they are mowed after they go to seed, themowing will spread the plant. The county changed it's mowing program so that Queen Anne's lace was being mowedafter it went to seed. The county's noxious-weed director then complained that mowing doesn't work. Actually,inappropriate mowing doesn't work.
On my river, there was a patch of Japanese knot weed that was fairly small. But Cathy Lucero, after being informed ofthe new colony, refused to treat it, even though she is required to do so by law. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe finallytreated the weeds so they couldn't spread to the entire watershed and form a problem that couldn't be controlledexcept by massive spray programs.
The Noxious Weed Board has long been an advocate of pesticides, even when used inappropriately. At one boardmeeting I attended, a board member said he sprayed his colony of tansy ragwort at the wrong time of year. He said hejust used twice as much pesticides as the label allowed, a practice that is not legal or responsible.
There are many ways to control noxious weeds in a safe manner, but the Noxious Weed Board refused to adopt them
The letter from NOAA, commenting on the county's program was not an endorsement of the county's program
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1) Cathy Lucero did not ask NOAA to make recommendations about non-toxic alternatives. NOAA was asked only tocomment on the county's plan to use pesticides in what was described to NOAA as a very limited manner only alongroadsides.
2) NOAA's comments referred only to ESA-listed salmonids, such as Lake Ozette sockeye, and pesticides used only inlegally defined critical habitat for those listed species.
3) NOAA had information about only two of the many pesticides that Ms.Lucero intends to use. Nothing from NOAA in any way vouches for the safety of these other chemicals
4) The only two pesticides that NOAA commented on referred only to specific uses and application methods on thepesticide labels. Hand applications are certainly better than aerial applications, but neither are safe.
5) The timing restrictions involving Lake Ozette sockeye are specific only for that salmonid species. Clallam Co. has
multiple listed and unlisted salmonids that have different life histories and would involve exposure to pesticides outsidethe window for the Lake Ozette sockeye. NOAA's comments did not involve any of these other salmonid species.
6) NOAA's comments do not support the safety of any of these pesticides for non-salmonid species, such as bees and
butterflies and birds.
Basically, Ms. Lucero told NOAA that she was going to use pesticides only along roadsides. NOAA did not look at non-toxic alternatives.NOAA had no information about most of the pesticides to be used. NOAA had no information at all about any wildlifeother than listed salmonids. The information that NOAA did have about pesticides came out of a court case where theEPA allowed these pesticides to be used near streams without consulting with NOAA. The data that NOAA does have islimited to legal issues involving that specific lawsuit.
NOAA has no reason to believe that the county's proposed spray program will be safe or effectíve or whether there arebetter approaches to the control of noxious weeds.
Ms. Lucero has a long history of inappropriate use of pesticides, many that put human safety at risk
ln a spray program that Ms Lucero designed and supervised, road crews were caught spraying popular berry patches
near Joyce. Families literally were out picking berries that were still wet from pesticides. Ms. Lucero's response: lt'sillegal to pick berries along roadsides.
ln another case, honor students from Crescent School in Joyce were illegally exposed to pesticides while picking up litteralong Highway112 that had been freshly sprayed. People are supposed to stay out of sprayed areas for a waiting period that varieswith the pesticides used, in this case two weeks. That requirement was ignored, putting our children at risk. Ms. Lucero
refused to respond.
ln another case, a crew trained by Ms. Lucero was traveling around the countryside in a large spray truck, trying toeradicate giant hogweed.ln fact, they were spraying cow parsnip, which is an edible native plant.
Crews trained by Ms. Lucero were caught spraying streams, wetlands and nearshore beaches. Ms. Lucero refused totake action.
The Noxíous Weed Board should be check on Ms. Lucero's power and actions, but in fact they are a captive board thatMs. Lucero controls. One member, an organic farmer, publicly admitted that she sprayed her farm with pesticides, a
pract¡ce not allowed for certified organic farms.
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The report that Ms. Lucero put together is grossly out of date. lt says, for example, that glyphosate doesn't harm bees. Aquick Google search will uncover published, peer-reviewed research that proves low levels of glyphosate seriously harmsbees.
But the bottom line is that noxious weeds cannot be controlled with anything less than a comprehensive weed programthat covers the entire county - public and private lands, not just narrow strips along the highway or country roads.
At Laird's Corner, DOT crews have been spraying scotch broom for many years. The spray program never works becausejust outside of the spray area are hundreds of acres of scotch broom. The spray program pumps a lot of pesticides intothe environment year after year, but the problem just keeps getting worse.
Please reject Ms. Lucero's misguided spray plans and require the Noxious Weed Board to develop a comprehensive plan
to controlweeds.
Sincerely,
Josey Paul
Joyce
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Gores, Alanna
From:Sent:lo:Cc:
Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L1-,20L7 2:35 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Edward Schmid/Candice Hopson'Gores, AlannaRE: Spray Plan
Mr. Schmid,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic controloptions, up to and including an industrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbícide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Tuesday, January L0,20L7 6:40 AMTo:'Edward Schmid/CandÍce Hopson'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Spray Plan
Mr. Schmid,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jím Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From: Edward Schmid/Candice Hopson [mailto:wdb3960@yahoo,com]Sent: Monday, January 09,20L7 6:53 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Spray Plan
Hello,
As a long term resident of the Joyce area and as a voter who favores political leaders who value thequality of the environment I encourage you to renew the No Spray Ban in Clallam County.
Sincerely,Edward Schmid
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224 Southview DrPort Angeles, WA 98363
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Gores, Alanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Subiect:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January lL,2017 2:34 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside Toxic Spray Ban
Mr. and Mrs. Farley,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negat¡vely impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbícide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-
toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of whích have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
wíthout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January LO,2017 6:4L 4MTo:'fa [email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside Toxic Spray Ban
Mr. and Mrs. Farley,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
----Origi na I Message----From: Paul and Mary Farley Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2OL7 7:24PMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Roadside Toxic Spray Ban
To: [email protected] (Commíssioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form OL-O9-2OL7.
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Name: Pauland Mary Farley
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Roadside Toxic Spray Ban
Comments: We oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26yr roadside toxic spray ban or that expands the use of herbicideselsewhere. The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protect our children, pets and privateproperties. SAVE OUR POLLINATORS! !
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!Thank you.
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Gores, AIanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 1-L,2017 2:34 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Opposition to the County's use of Herbicide Spray to control weeds
Ms. Zeckser,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citízens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatívely impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margÍn, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide,lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I Message-----From: Jones, JimSent: Tuesday, January LO,2077 6:414MTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Oppositíon to the County's use of Herbicide Spray to control weeds
Ms. Zeckser,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
----O rigina I Message-----From: Carly Zeckser Imailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2Ot7 8:49 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Opposition to the County's use of Herbicide Spray to control weeds
To: [email protected] llam.wa.us (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form O7-O9-2OL7
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Name: Carly Zeckser
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Opposition to the County's use of Herbicide Spray to control weeds
Comments: I would just like to say, I think it's pretty silly that we would risk killing such an important, and beautifulspecies as the honeybee or bumblebee. I also have to worry about my kids putting plants into their mouths for fear thatthey could be putting harmful chemicals into their bodies. lt also saddens me to think about all of the other wonderfulspecies that could be harmed by this.
I want to ask you to please consider a more natural approach to this problem. We also might lose a lot of plants due tolack of pollination.
Thank you for your time,Carly Zeckser(student at PC)
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Gores, Alanna
To:Cc:
Sent:
Subject:
From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L1-,2017 2:33 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Pam Seaman'
Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside spraying
Ms. Seaman,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted ín favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native
animals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species we
need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant
infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more
than most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells many
multiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizens
with a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an ¡ntegrated approach; their noxious weed specialist described
the¡r use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-
toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
without herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on th¡s issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our ¡ntentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Tuesday, January L0,2017 6:44 AMTo:'Pam Seaman'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside spraying
Ms. Seaman,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From: Pam Seaman fmailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 9:16 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Roadside spraying
I totally disagree with the idea of polluting our environment with herbicides or any chemical elements. This isa ridiculous idea. Do not poison our Peninsula. Vote No and protect our Peninsula, our water sources and ourCritters that could suffer injury because of this decision. No to herbicides or pesticides. Keep our Peninsulabeautiful. Thank you!
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Gores, AIanna
Sent:To:Cc:
From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January IL,20L7 2:32 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside Use of Pesticides
Ms. Beach,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competitíon" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, íf we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every publíc landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking about an anticipated use of fewer than L0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that the¡r voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by settíng seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
Subiect:
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizens
with a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist described
their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
without herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell ínvasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Original Message-----From:Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January LO,2077 6:44 AMTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside Use of Pesticides
Ms. Beach,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
----Origina I Message-----From : Darlin Beach [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2OI7 9:27 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Roadside Use of Pesticides
To: [email protected] (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form O1.O9-2OL7
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Name: Darlin Beach
Email : [email protected]
Subject: Roadside Use of Pesticides
Comments: Please think about the BIG picture. The cost of alternate methods of weed control will pale in comparison tothe multi "level"effects of this type of continued pesticide use. There is an abundance of reports and studies done by independent,
scientific experts, both in this country and abroad, that all agree most of thesepest¡cides have a residual build up with devastating effects on soil
organism, pollinating insects, birds, water quality, and ultimately, the human Eco-system. lt amazes me that we can
ignore such dire results. lt is your/our grandchildren and great grandchildren that will pay the price for ly]our "head in
the sand" approach. Please, gentlemen don't be "penny wise and gene foolish".
Thank you,
RespectfullyDarlin Beach
P.O. Box 2048Sequim, W4.98382
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Gores, AIanna
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Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,2Ol7 2:32 PM
Jones, Jim; [email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Chemical Roadside Spraying
Ms. Dressel,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decísion has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructive
role these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native
animals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce
along an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species we
need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restorat¡on project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant
infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more
than most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbícide on our roadways will result in a net
"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanL0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store ¡n the area sells many
multiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure the
efficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publicatíon of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-ídentification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.
As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.
Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sections
of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist described
their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-
toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
without herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----O rigina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January LO,2OL7 6:45 AMTo:'j.a.dressel@ hotmail.com'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Chemical Roadside Spraying
Ms. Dressel,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sure
each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Administrator
----O rigina I Message-----From : Jessica Dressel [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2077 10:06 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Chemical Roadside Spraying
To: [email protected] (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form 07-O9-2OL7.
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Name: Jessica Dressel
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Chemical Roadside Spraying
Comments: Please I beg of all of the commissioners, "Do Not Spray Roadside Chemicals!!!"I am a homeowner and work with plants, I'm certain chemicals are not the answer. There's other options like chaingang, volunteering or organic chemical-free options. Please consider the safety of our gardens and well water, besides
all the critters big and small.Feel free to contact me with more ideas/inspiration.
Thank you for your time, Jessica Dressel
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Gores, Alanna
From:Sent:To:Cc:
Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,20L7 2:31 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Haubrich, Greg (AGR)'
Gores, AlannaRE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Haubrich,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soilthat prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notífication of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedthe¡ruseof herbicideasakintochemotherapy. WhatcomCountyhasinvestedhundredsofthousandsofdollarsinnon-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasives
without herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue:
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Tuesday, January lA,2017 6:46 AMTo: 'Haubrich, Greg (AGR)'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Mr. Haubrich,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Síncerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
From: Haubrich, Greg (AGR) [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 10:21 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Dear Commissioners,
I would like to encourage you to adopt the lntegrated Weed Management Ordinance for Clallam County. The ability tofully implement lntegrated Weed (Pest) Management principals using best management practices is vital for effectivelymanaging invasive noxious weed species. As per Chapter 17.15 RCW, the elements of integrated pest managementinclude prevention, monitoring, prioritization, treatment that may include biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemicalcontrol methods and evaluation of treatments. This ordinance addresses those elements.
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Although there is little need to impress upon you the negative impacts that invasive species can have on our state andClallam County, the state did recently complete an analysis of the economic impacts of invasive species in WashingtonState. This report should be released in the next few weeks. ln the analysis 23 invasive species were highlightedincluding L5 noxious weeds. ln short, if these 23 species were allowed to spread unchecked for a single year, therewould be the potential for a St.3 billion dollar negative impact on Washington's economy including a loss ofapproximately 8,000 jobs. The lntegrated Weed Management Ordinance will serve to further enhance the ability ofClallam County to address these non-native invasive species.
Thank you very much for the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Greg HaubrichNoxious Weed CoordinatorWashington State Dept. of Agriculture2l- N. L't Ave., Suite 103
Yakima, WA 98902
509-249-6973gha [email protected]
Greg HaubrichNoxious Weed CoordinatorWashington State Dept. of Agriculture21 N. l't Ave., Suite L03
Yakiima, WA 98902
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From:Sent:To:Cc:
Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,2O!7 2:3L PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: comment on draft policy/ordinance: Integrated Weed Pollcy
Mr. Shindler,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jillsilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructive
role these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are not
used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native
animals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce
along an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species we
need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includíng
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant
infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more
than most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be workíng with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide,lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells many
multiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at
all. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
From: Jones, JimSent: Tuesday, January L0,2017 6:48 AMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: FW: comment on draft policy/ordinance: Integrated Weed Policy
Mr. Shindler (Tom),
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
From : tom@sh indler, us Imailto:tom@shindler. us]Sent: Monday, January 09,20L7 11:17 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: comment on draft policy/ordinance: Integrated Weed Policy
Jim and Commissioners
I had hoped to attend the hearing Tuesday, but seem to have come down with the flu. So I betternot...
I want to echo Susan Chadd's letter to you, since I was unable to get my signature on it before shesent it.
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Our neighborhood has fought noxious weeds diligently, and received valuable help and guidancefrom Cathy Lucero. Knowing that she will be the primary force behind this effort gives me great faiththat it will be done appropriately and responsibly.
So please consider this my endorsement of the Little River Road integrated weed plan response
I look fonuard to working with Cathy in our neighborhood when this plan is implemented.
Chemicals are bad, but the weeds can be worse, and are rapidly becoming so.
Thanks,
Tom
Tom Shindler3492 Little River RdPort Angeles, WA 98363
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Gores, Alanna
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Subiect:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L'J,,20L7 2:30 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Clallam County Roadside Spraying
Ms. Bell,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as wellas every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of anyand allinfestationsto betargeted; and whythe plan ENCOURAGESAND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic controloptions, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissíoner, Dist. 1
---Original Message---From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January !O,2Ot7 6:48 AMTo:'ha ppyspirí[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Clallam County Roadside Spraying
Ms. Bell,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
-----Original Message-----From: Sheryl Bell [mailto:happyspiritsb@g-ma il.com]Sent: Monday, January 09,207711:50 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Clallam County Roadside Spraying
To: [email protected] (Jim Jones, County Administrator)
Thís message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form 0L-O9-2OL7.
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Name: SherylBell
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Clallam County Roadside Spraying
Comments: Please do not lift the Clallam County's 26year band on herbicides - please include county parks & othercounty lands - protect children, pets,& all other beings. Herbicides do not just target weeds - but poisons & affects alllife.
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Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January IL,2017 2:29 PM
Jones, Jim; [email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Clallam County roadside toxic spraying
Mr. Unick,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test th¡spremise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking about an antic¡pated use of fewer than 10gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Origina I Message---From: Jones, JimSent: Tuesday, January 10,2OL7 8:56 AMTo: '[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Clallam County roadside toxic spraying
Mr. Unick,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
-----Origina I Message---From : Jev Unick [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, January t0,2OL7 8:55 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Clallam County roadside toxic spraying
To: [email protected] m.wa.us (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form OL-70-2OL7
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Name: Jev Unick
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Clallam County roadside toxíc spraying
Comments: I am writing to request the comissioners to reconsider spraying our beautiful Olympic Peninsuala with toxicchemicals. I am a backyard beekeeper and am aware of multiple die offs to neighborhood hives from toxic spraying. I
am opposed to any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban or that expands the use of herbicides. As ahomeowner, voter and resident of Clallam County I want my voice to be heard.Thank you for taking the time to really investigate this issue. We need pollinators to continue being a productivefarming community.Jev Unick
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January Ll,2Ol7 2:29 PM
Jones, Jim; Jenny@ greencrow.com'Gores, AlannaRE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Ms. Knoth,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benígn, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habltats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soilthat prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponentíal curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated atyesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven íneffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control ínvasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this íssue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----O rigina I M essage-----
From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January LO,2OL7 9:01 AMTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Ms. Knoth,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
---Origina I Message-----From: Jenny Knoth [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, January L0,2OL7 8:59 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
To: [email protected] llam.wa.us (Jim Jones, County Administrator)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form OL-LO-IOL7.
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Name: Jenny Knoth
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Comments: I am writing you to voice my support for the proposed ordinance creating the chapter titled "lntegratedWeed Management."
The control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of all land owners.Clallam County must join federal, state, and private entities in the limiting the spread and where possible eradicatingnon-native, invasive weeds. By supporting this ordinance you will be taking appropriate responsibility for limiting thespread of noxious weeds from county owned and maintained land to private, state, and federal lands.
I have participated in the public information sessions held in July and have read the Clallam County lntegrated RoadsideWeed Management(lWM) plan. As a plant research scientist and forest professional, lfind the IWM plan to be a thorough and wellresearched document. The IWM is an adaptive plan that allows for the most effective weed control techniques to beemployed in a site specific manner. This approach makes sense ecologically and economically.
l, and other land owners, appreciate a pro-active approach to weed management. Weeds do not respect ownershipboundaries. lt takes a collective effort to limit the negative impact of noxious weeds on the local ecosystem and localeconomies.
I urge the commíssioners to respect the authority and expertise of the professionals who have worked hard to createthis comprehensive plan.
Please adopt this ordinance without further delay.
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Ozias, MarkFriday, January L3,2017 8:27 AMAlfred Cairo
Gores, Alanna
RE: integrated Weed Management Hearing
Mr. Cairo,
I am sorry you had trouble gett¡ng your email to us - I am copying our Clerk so she can be certain your comments areincluded with the public record.
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens> to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species of native bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as
> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated> approach as we have adoptèd to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. lt
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
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> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10 gallons across the> entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of th¡s amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUTRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification of any and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about
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> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"> on this issue.
> I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Origina I Message-----Fro m : Alfred Ca i ro Imailto:acmail_3 @ hotma il.com]Sent: Thu 1./I2/20I7 2:23 PM
To: commissioner'[email protected]; Ozias, MarkSubject: integrated Weed Management Hearing
This message was sent to the commissioner's on L/LO/\OL7 at 10:294M, but returned as undeliverable two days later(today). Please place it in the public record. I intended to attend in person, but the icy road conditions on Tuesdaymorning kept me away. I was disappointed that the commissioners made their decision immediately after the publiccomments, without reading or discussing email submissions or citizens submissions at the meeting.A. Cairo
The Commissioner's Board Meeting t/tO/20L7 L0:304M lntegrated Weed Management One of the questions we mustask: ls removing the ban on roadside application of herbicides worth the risks?
I believe the answer is NO. The proposal fails to adequately address these risks.
I have found several scientific papers (attached) that show how hazardous to the environment and to human healthcommonly used herbicides can be. And also, EPA approval ís no guarantee of safety. For example, Michael Skinner,WSU professor and founder of the Center for Reproductive Biology, found that the pesticide Methoxychlor, widely used
as a safer replacement for DDT during the 70's was eventually banned in the US in 2003 due to its toxicity and endocrinedisruptor activity. Skinner showed how Methoxychlor can affect how genes turn on and off in future generations, calledTransgenerational Epigenetic lnheritance, and may play a role in today's increasing rates of obesity and disease.
WSU Ecologist Andrew Storfer ties the use of the most widely used herbicide, Atrazine, to the precipitous loss ofamphibian populations.
Kyushu University Medical School Professor WuQiang Fan's work concludes that Atrazine is an important risk factor inendocrine disruption in wildlife and reproductive cancers in laboratory rodents and humans. He notes that EPA labeledAtrazine an endocrine disruptor in 2000.
Have the proponents of this new lntegrated Weed Management proposal consulted with WSU Professors Skinner and
Storfer in their risk assessment? lf not, let's be cautious about our environment and human health and work with theorganic farming and gardening community to use approaches that do not require toxic herbicides for weed control.
Alfred Cairo452 Kirner Rd
Sequím, WA 98382
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Gores, Alanna
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Subject:
Ozias, MarkWednesday, January IL,2017 2:49 PM
Jones, Jim; 'HMcH'
Gores, AlannaRE:We beg you: oppose chemical noxious weed control
Ms. McHugh,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitíve areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an ¡ntegrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (líke, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 1:02 PM
To:'HMcH'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: We beg you: oppose chemical noxious weed control
Ms. McHugh,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From: HMcH [mailto:nomenclatter@gmail,com]Sent: Monday, January 09,20L7 12:38 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: We beg you: oppose chemical noxious weed control
We beg you: oppose chemical noxious weed control.
Thank you for the work you do for all of us. We are here because we prize Clallam County's rare geophysicalbeauty, fresh air and benefits to health. A rare combination, our ace card.
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Heather McHugh
Port Angeles V/A 98362
HMcH
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Mr. Petrotta,
From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,20L7 2:49 PM
Jones, Jim; 'John Petrotta'Gores, AlannaRE: Clallam County aims to repealtoxic chemical ban
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanímals; some specíes even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremise overtime. When lsaya "smallinvestment" in herbicide, lamtalkingaboutan anticipated useof fewerthan 10gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswíth a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an ¡ntegrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
--:-O rigina I Message-----From:Jones, Jim
Sent: Monday, January 09,2OI7 2:40 PM
To:'John Petrotta'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Clallam County aims to repeal toxic chemical ban
Mr. Petrotta,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meet¡ng, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clalla m County Administrator
----Origina I Message----Fro m : Joh n Petrotta [ma ilto : petrottaj @ya hoo.co m]Sent: Monday, January 09,2OL7 2:36 PM
To: Jones, Jim
Subject: Clallam County aims to repealtoxic chemical ban
I am a concerned citizen living at 464 Spring Road, Port Angeles WA 98362, that wants the toxic chemical ban to remainin place. Please do not repeal the ban.
Thank you
John Petrotta
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From: Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L1-,2017 2:51- PM
Jones, Jim;'Mary D'
Gores, AlannaRE: Strongly oppose Integrated Weed Management ordinance. Do not pass regressive
ordinance
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasíve plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working wíth other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of anyand allinfestationsto betargeted; and whythe plan ENCOURAGESAND
FACILIATES public participation. lt ís also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
Subject:
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches and
I was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedícated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Origina I Message----From: Jones, Jím
Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 11-:49 AMTo:'Mary D'
Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Strongly oppose lntegrated Weed Management ordinance. Do not pass regressive ordinance
Ms. Mary D.,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
----Origina I M essage-----From: Ma ry D [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2077 11:48 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Strongly oppose lntegrated Weed Management ordinance. Do not pass regressive ordinance
I strongly oppose lifting the herbicide ban in Clallam County and urge commissioners to find environmentally safe
alternatives. Preserving the health of our community and the ecology of our planet for present inhabitants and for thefuture should be top priority for our elected officials.
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 1'L,20L7 2:56 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Michelle Hirsekorn'Gores, AlannaRE: Repeal of toxic ban
Ms. Hirsekorn,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the Natíonal Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking about an anticipated use of fewer than L0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of anyand allinfestationsto betargeted; and whythe plan ENCOURAGESANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic controloptions, up to and including an industrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactíve about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive specíes toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,2017 lI:47 AMTo:'Michelle Hirsekorn'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Repeal of toxic ban
Ms. Hirsekorn,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and
will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jím Jones, Jr.
Cla lla m County Administrator
From : M ichelle Hirsekorn [mailto: mh irsekorn @live.com]Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 11:40 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Repeal of toxíc ban
Please note that I am against remov¡ng the ban on spraying toxic chemicals on our roadsides
ln consideration of those of us who walk our pets along roadways as well as the consideration forkeeping a healthy and balanced bee and insect population, I would hope that you would considerother methods.
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lf you feel that you are unable to keep up with roadside maintenance without using toxíc chemicals,perhaps volunteers could be considered such as used on the Discovery Trail.
Thank you for your consideration,tllichelle Hirsekorn
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January Il,20t7 2:52 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Joanne Mathias'Gores, AlannaRE: Toxic chemicals in our environment
Ms. Mathias,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 1"0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native
animals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species we
need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more
than most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other Iand managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"small investment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl"0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voices
are heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheiruseof herbicideasakintochemotherapy. WhatcomCountyhasinvestedhundredsofthousandsofdollarsinnon-toxiccontroloptions,uptoandincludinganindustrialsteamer...allofwhichhaveprovenineffective. lnotherwords,the advíce we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved ín your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. L
From: Jones, JimSent: Monday, January 09,20L7 11:48 AMTo:'Joanne Mathias'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Toxic chemicals in our environment
Ms. Mathias,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, andwill make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From : Joanne Mathias [ma ilto :fl uffu ram2@gma if .com]Sent: Monday, January 09,2017 11:11 AMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Toxic chemicals in our environment
Please don't even consider usinga
poisons to control weeds on public2
lands. Its appalling thatyou allowspraying in parks where people takechildren and pets. The chemicals justdon't manage to disappear!I W to maintain an organic farm.Roadside spraying just interfereswith any hope of staying "clean".STOP THE POISONS!!! Please!Joanne Mathias
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 1-1,,20L7 3:01 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, Alanna; Lucero, CathyRE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Susan,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and
about how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now ín the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
1
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
-----Origi na I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Monday, January 09,2OL7 1-0:29 AMTo:'susa nc@olym pus.net'Cc: Gores, Alanna; Lucero, CathySubject: RE: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Ms. Chadd,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughtful comments about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weedcontrol ordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of thatmeeting, and will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make theirdecisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
----Origina I Message-----From: Susan Chadd [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2077 9:27 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
To: [email protected] (Jim Jones, County Administrator)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form OL-O9-2O17.
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Name: Susan Chadd
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Comment on Draft Policy/Ordinance
Comments: Please submit to the Commissioners
January 8,2077
To the Commissioners:Re: Support for Adoption of Latest Version of lntegrated Weed Management
Commissioners, Peach, Johnson, Ozias:
Before the October, 2016 hearing, ten neighbors along the Little River / Olympic Hot Springs corridor submitted supportfor the new plan, andthe recent changes serve to emphasize the importance of publicoversight and resulting adjustments to implementation. This letter is to confirm continued support for its adoption, andto address opposition to the proposal.
Many of us were involved in the effort to stop roadside spraying 30 years ago, and stand behind our efforts back then,because the road department ignorantly killed all roadside vegetation, mainly native plants. The spraying was lavish andunnecessary and created many of the problems the new ordinance is trying to ameliorate.
l. Opponents characterize the proposed ordinance as a spray plan:. when it is an integrated plan that looks to other removal methodswhen feasible.ll. They purport that this plan will squash Clallam County's searchfor innovative solutions:. when it is clear that in preparation for this plan Lucero has donethe research in exploring the most up-to-date successful strategies, and the plan mandates updates according to newinformation.
lll. ln a less severe situation prevention and mechanical removalwould be preferable to spraying:. but that is no longer feasible.
lV. Worrying about trained workers applying herbicides ignores thegreater herbicide problem :
. when over the counter pesticides and herbicides are available to anyprivate person. That is where the overuse is prevalent and most dangerous.. The county could support herbicide opponents in educating the publicon that issue as has been done in other counties.
V. At the October L8th hearing, Darlene Schanfald, leader ofopposítion to the plan, purported how easy it was to just soak a plant and then remove it. That unexperienced conclusion is inadequate to the enormous problemson our roadsides, especially in a county full of soils of cement-like clay and glacial till.
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. Many of us have lived in this valley for 30 to over 40 years andhave witnessed the incredible invasion of these plants. We have put in much time in mechanicalremovalefforts, and I
would match on the ground experience to those who have theories but no dirt on their hands.
Vl. Schanfald warns that citizens need to be afraid of the "slipperyslope" of county pesticide use., when:¡ Noxious weeds have already proved to be a extremely formidableslippery slope.. The current Noxíous Weed Coordinator has already shown care andjudgment in training and assessing applicators.. On October 1-8th, environmentally minded, experienced, restorationspecialists testified that they had successfully used the correct herbicides in small amounts under the right conditionswhere mechanical removal did not work.
Vll. Opponents' have asserted that with global warming, aggressiveinvasives are a fait accompli. ln actuality, native plants will function as a bulwark of protection for our county in terms ofhealthy ecosystem services, i.e.:. water retention in soils to prevent stormwater damage to watersources.. the best and cheapest erosion control.. healthier forests
Vlll. lt is questionable whether the judicious use of modern herbicides will be more damaging to pollinators than thespread of harmful plants are to a variety of native pollinators.
lX. Organic farms are vital to our community, but it has not beenmade clear why opponents fear extra expense and burden to local farmers.
X. Finally, opponents to the spray option of the plan fear thatClallam County will not be seen as a "green" place to live. ln that case Jefferson County would not be one of the mostsought after places to live in the state, with many organic farms and a reputation as one of the "greenist" constituenciesin the country.
Respectfully,Susan ChaddL774 Little River Road
Port Angeles 98363susa [email protected]
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January 1-L,2OL7 2:L4 PM
Jones, Jim;'[email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Roadside spraying
Mr. Magliola,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the L0,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (including
environmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight)each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal oblígation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and
stay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
---Original Message----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Tuesday, January 70,2Ot7 9:18 AMTo:'[email protected]'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Roadside spraying
Mr. Magliola,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. I willask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will make sureeach commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
---Origina I Message----From: Lawrence Magliola [mailto: [email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, January L0,2Ot7 9:16 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Roadside spraying
To: [email protected] (Commissioners)
This message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form 0L-IO-20t7
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Name: Lawrence Magliola
Ema il: lawrence.magliola @gmail.com
Subject: Roadside spraying
Comments: Jan 1O,2OL7
108 Hogans VistaSequim, WA 98382
Clallam County Commissioners:
As a concerned citizen of Clallam County, I am writing to voice my opposition to any reversal of a long-standing ban onroadside spraying of herbicides to control noxious weeds.. The biotoxícity of herbicides on humans and wildlife is
well-documented, especially for invertebrates and aquatic organisms. Many of these chemicals are persistent, remaining active in soil andwater for decades. Airborne drift of sprayed herbicides likely will harm non-targetedplants in the vicinity including those grown for human consumption¡ Road users such as bikers, runners and walkers will be exposed toherbicides through inhalation or direct contact. Roadside spraying will compound effects from other environmentalstressors through cumulative and synergistic actions I urge the Commissioners to uphold the ban on roadside spraying ofherbicides.
Sincerely,
Lawrence Magliola
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Gores, Alanna
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Ozias, MarkTuesday, January L7,2OL7 l-:07 PM'Robyn L Phelps'; Jones, JimGores, AlannaRE: Integrated Weed Management Plan
Dr. Phelps,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The specific herbicides proposed for possible use on roadsides can be found athttp://www.clallam.net /W eed/ doc/l RWM Pla nDraft6-30-16.pdf
While it may not have come up at last week's Hearing, the BOCC has taken a huge amount of public testimony over thecourse of months on this issue, including reviewing the specific comments provided by a NOAA ecotoxicologist whoreviewed the plan.
I do wish to apologize for the length of the public comment period. lt is always difficult to balance the needs ofindividuals to be heard with the needs of the public, and I may not have struck the proper balance last week.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
----Origina I Message---From: Robyn L Phelps [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January 7L,2077 5:00 PM
To: Ozias, Mark; Jones, Jim; Robyn L Phelps
Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: lntegrated Weed Management Plan
Dear Commissioner Ozias,
We appreciate your response and the explanation of your position. While we do not agree with the decisíon of theCounty Commissioners, we do respect it.
However, we would líke to offer some constructive feedback on yesterday's meeting. As a Toxicologist with more than30 years of scientific experience, I expect, and am used to experiencing, balanced presentations of information fromexperts. My husband and I agreed that this obligation was not met by yesterday's presentation as it did not provide a
fair profile of herbicides.While we appreciate the hard work that went into putting the presentation together, we do not feel that the contentwas entirely honest nor did it acknowledge the known disadvantages, as well as advantages, of environmental herbicideexposure. ln that way, it was misleading to the audience; the 'picture was incomplete'.
As was eloquently stated by several speakers, the debate was not on the need for an environmentally responsiblenoxious weed control program, but rather on the inclusion of 'herbicides' in the 'toolbox' (the Commission's vernacular)Since no information was made available regarding the SPECIFIC herbicides under consideration, the public's ability tounderstand the full intent of the proposed ordinance was further obfuscated. As you know, there are many legallyallowed herbicides in the United States which range from 'high'to 'low' toxicity concerns. lt would have been helpful to
have this information in order to better understand the current research, the potential environmental ¡mpact, and toallow the public to form more fully developed opinions.
ln response to your sentence below "l encourage you to get, and stay, involved in your county government", we wouldcertainly be happy to continue to participate in our local government process. However, based on the conduct ofyesterday's meeting, it is difficult to do so in some ways. As stated by you yesterday, the Commissioners have decidednot to enforce a time limit for public speakers. This is unacceptable. My husband and I have to carve out time from ourown busy workload as business owners to attend public hearings.Yesterday, approximately 40 speakers were signed up; from the time the public response period started (shortly afterLLam) until we had to leave at L2;45pm, only about 8 people had reached the podium. Without enforcing a time limitfor speakers (3-5 minutes? I assume that the county follows Robert's Rules of Order), it is not possible for most workingpeople to have an opportunity for fair representation at meetings. We encourage the Commissioners to reconsider theirposition on the rules of time limitation for each public speaker.
We appreciate your commitment to our county government and ¡ts citizens, and we commend you for taking on such anonerous task. We appreciate the difficult decisions with which you are faced on every front, and we only ask that theCounty officials and supporting departments do their utmost to ensure a fair, informed, and balanced approach to ourdemocratic process.
Thank you for your time
Sincerely,
Robyn L Phelps, PhD, CEO and PrincipalAdvisor and Christian M. Speidel, VP
PharmAdvance Consultíng, lnc2442Lost Mountain Road
Sequim, WA 98382
----- Original Message -----Received: Wed, 11 Jan20L7 03:01":16 PM PST
From : "Ozias, Mark" <[email protected] llam.wa.us>To: "Jones, Jim" <[email protected]>, "Robyn L Phelps"<rlphelps@ usa.net>Cc: "Gores, Alanna" <[email protected] llam.wa.us>Subject: RE: lntegrated Weed Management Plan
Dear Dr. Phelps,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are not usedby our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species.
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once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact natíve flora and fauna of all kinds and theyreproduce along an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other nativespecies we need to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includíngenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations' The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am talking about an anticipated use of fewer than 10gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REeUtRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REeUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notifícation of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriv¡ng organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every síngle expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve"on this íssue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspect¡vestay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Díst. 1
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I encourage you to get, and
-----Origina I Message-----From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Monday, January 09,20t711:46 AMTo: 'Robyn L Phelps'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: lntegrated Weed Management Plan
Dr. Phelps,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed control ordinanceI will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the official record of that meeting, and will makesure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make their decisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
----Origina I Message----From: Robyn L Phelps [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Monday, January 09,2077 L1":36 AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: lntegrated Weed Management Planlmportance: High
Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
We are writing to you regarding the Draft Ordinance "lntegrated Weed Management" in which consideration is beinggiven to lift the current ban against usíng herbicides on roadsides to control noxious and other weeds.
We do NOT support this action. l, as a Toxicologist, and we, as land owners, are AGAINST the use of ANY HERBICIDES inour environment particularly when other suitable means of weed control are available.Herbicides, even those historically considered to be 'of relatively low toxicity' such as Glyphosate (eg, Roundup, Rodeo),have been shown to have far reaching adverse environmental and health effects. These broad-spectrum systemicherbicides have earned WARNING labels based on current research findings. We refer you to recent peer reviewedscientific literature addressing the metabolism and persistence of herbicides in plant species, persistence in soil(glyphosate has a L/2life of up to L74 days and can move from the site of application via attachment to soil particlesduring erosion/run-off), and bioaccumulation and toxicity in non-mammalian and mammalian species.lmportantly, and as we are sure you and your scientific consultants are fully aware, herbicides are NON-SELECTIVE and,as such, will indiscriminately kill both non-native and NATIVE plants. As such, lifting the ban on herbicides for use on thecounty roadways is untenable. Even the current use of herbicides in our parks and walkways is unacceptable.
We would like to propose that alternative methods be considered and employed.For example, in a county which sometimes struggles to provide job opportunit¡es, perhaps consider assessing andcomparing the financial investment in hiring laborers, providing training (minimal training in plant ídentification), andequipment for manual removal of noxious weeds, versus the continuing purchase and distribution of herbicides(chemicals, labor, equipment). Although we recognize that hiring is not a simple matter of 'hourly wage', the manualremoval of non-native plants is permanent, is safer for humans and the environment, and would provide a base-wageincome for otherwise unemployed or underemployed individuals. Overall, a "Non-Herbicide"approach to weed eradication would show that Clallam County is committed to being a good land steward, and is
concerned about the role of County Government in providing for a safe and healthy environment for its citizens.
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On a personal note, my husband and I do not use any herbicides or pesticides on our L1. acre property; we are carefulland stewards and care deeply about the environment, its health, and the tight connect¡on to our own health. Weemploy only hand-eradication methods to remove non-native/noxious plants (Scotch Broom, Ragwort, etc), from ourland, our pond, and our county road frontage.
To reíterate, lifting the ban on herbicides for use on the county roadways is untenable. Even the current use ofherbicides in our parks and walkways is unacceptable. Please consider your personal role, and the role of all CountyOfficials, in contributing to and maintaining the health of our environment and our cítizens.
Sincerely,
Robyn L Phelps, PhD, CEO, Principal Advisor and Christian M. Speidel, VP PharmAdvance Consulting, lnc.2442Lost Mountain Road
Sequim, WA 98382
Office: 360 683 4398Email: [email protected]
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January IL,20L7 L2:54 PM
Jones, Jim; 'Chris Tipton'Gores, AlannaRE: Integrated Weed Management Plan
Chris,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work with citizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like JillSilver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasiveplantproblem. ltismybeliefthatasmall"investment"ofherbicideonourroadwayswillresultinanet"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of anyand allinfestationsto betargeted; and whythe plan ENCOURAGESAND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply'is notworking. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
From: Jones, JimSent: Wednesday, January LL,20t7 6:54 AMTo: 'Chris Tipton'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Integrated Weed Management Plan
Mr. Tipton,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. Justso you know, the public hearing lasted from 10:30 until 2:30 and many, many people spoke in person, both for andagainst. Each commissioner referenced their appreciation for their time, attention and comments, as well as all thosewho submitted written comments over the last six months. ln the end, it was a 3-0 vote in favor of enacting theordinance as presented at the public hearing.
Sincerely,
jim Jones, Jr.
Clallam County Administrator
From : Chris Tipton fmailto :cmtipton@ hotma il.com]Sent: Tuesday, January t0,20L7 9:25 PM
To: Jones, JimSubject: Integrated Weed Management Plan
Hello Commissioners,
ln opening, I appreciated all the well-mean¡ng and thoughtful input at today's meeting, and the opportunitysuch a meeting provides for public discourse and civic participation. I attended during Cathy Lucero'spresentation and for half of the preregistered speakers before needing to leave to get one of my three
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children from school. lt feels important to note that when I arrived, I did my utmost to open my mind to allpossible outcomes from hearing the stated posítions of speakers, including those that my natural inclination tooppose spraying was disinclined to agree with. I approached with the changing of my stance as a possibility.
That said, I am still opposed to the use of herbicides by the county currently
Personally, I believe that the massive changes to the ecology of the county over the last one hundred andfifty(¡sh) years due to human actions and the continuing effects of climate change preclude our ability todefine what is needed within our diverse and unique habitat to achieve homeostasis. Frankly, nature's got abetter track record on defining those needs and is infinitely more suíted to balancing the whole than we are as
an interdependent part. I believe that these plants are here for reasons that we are responsible to understandwith patience and humility; whether they are lessons in the effects of our actions or have a role to play inachieving and maintaining homeostasis. This belief does not preclude me from taking a pro-act¡ve approachto being a part of the solutions.
It seems to me that using chemicals such as those suggested now puts the cart in front of the horse.
Causal factors seem to be the horse here. Watershed manipulation (irrigation, river channelization, etc.) andhabitat denigration (deforestation, economic and infrastructure 'development') lead to disturbed siteswherein these plants find an ecological niche in which they are able to thrive when native plant cannot as
readily. A couple of examples: scotch broom is a drought-tolerant leguminous shrub which fixes nitrogen inthe soil, thereby replenishing nutrients in conditions that are relatively harsh (roadsides and deforested lands)and soils are impoverished; and there is an island of butterfly bush that I've observed for a couple of years
south of woodcock road that has withstood flooding within the channelized riverbed, stabilizing soil andproviding otherwise unavailable habitat to birds, raccoons and coyotes to name a few. I'm not an expert here,simply a human trying to have humility about the grand scope of time and ecological needs and some curiosityabout the plants nature is selecting to fill these niches in a dynamic environment.
Another causal factor actionable now, and seemingly necessary as a first step in addressing these plants if oneis dedicated to removing them was brought up by speakers I heard today; namely, the sale and distribution ofthese plants within the county. I would add civic education and participation in addressing 'private' propertyinstances of distribution. To use chemicals now seems like putting a bandage on to stop internalhemorrhaging, treating the symptoms without trying to heal the causal forces and actions. A moratorium onnew sources followed by a measured, upstream to downstream approach toward existing seed sources isplenty of work to do for those with a need to address these plants. Education and site-specific justificationscan help to mobilize the members of the community to help in removal; particularly those of us againstspraying lthink.
Thank you for your time and all the dedication to approaching this issue with our best intentions at heart,
Chris Tipton81 E Palmer St
Sequim(360) 46r-27s8
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January LL,20L7 12:55 PM
Jones, Jim; [email protected]'Gores, AlannaRE: Ban on weed spraying
George and Jolie,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging fromfear, to confusion, to relief, to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan andabout how we will work w¡th c¡tizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical andexperienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Onceestablished, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curye. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat andsalmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicíde being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious andinvasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanL0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES ANDFACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide at all.As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not working.Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from small sectionsof root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
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We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell invasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
----Origina I Message---From: Jones, Jim
Sent: Wednesday, January 7t,2OL7 6:53 AMTo:'jolieandgeorge@gma il.com'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Ban on weed spraying
Ms. Will,
Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts about today's Public Hearing on the weed control ordinance. Justso you know, yesterday's public hearing lasted from l-0:30 until 2:30 and many, many people spoke in person, both forand against. Each commissioner referenced their appreciation for their time, attention and comments, as well as allthose who submitted written comments over the last six months. ln the end, it was a 3-0 vote in favor of enacting theordinance as presented at the public hearing.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.
Cla llam County Administrator
----Origi na I Message-----From: Jolie Will [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, January L7,2OL7 6:51" AMTo: Jones, Jim
Subject: Ban on weed spraying
To: [email protected] (Commissioners)
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Thís message was sent via the Clallam Website Email Form OL-LL-2OL7
Name: Jolie Wíll
Email: jolí[email protected]
Subject: Ban on weed spraying
Comments: Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I am opposed to reversing the county ordinance against toxic roadside spraying. I encourage you to uphold the ban andshow responsible and forward thinking leadership by pursuing alternative measures to keep our roads safe andbeautiful.
Sincerely,
Jolie Will
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Ozias, MarkWednesday, January L!,20L7 2:1-3 PM'[email protected]'
Gores, AlannaRE: Resuming Toxic SpraySubject:
Carol,
Thank you for your note. The Clerk of the Board will ensure your comments are part of the public record.
I know that yesterday's decision has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion, to relief, toexcitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in favor of an lntegrated Plan and about how we will work withcitizens to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and deep learning from highly ethical and
experienced habitat biologists like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years lnstitute have helped me understand the destructiverole these non-native species play in our environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives are notused by our more than 400 species of native bees and other pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by nativeanimals; some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent "competition" from native species. Once
established, they create monocultures that negatively impact native flora and fauna of all kinds and they reproducealong an exponential curve. ln other words, if we want to support our native pollinators and other native species weneed to support their habitat.
While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every public landowner in our area (includingenvironmentally-focused ones like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as every habitat and
salmon restoration project utilize an lntegrated approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plantinfestations. The amount of herbicide being used across our county, in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far morethan most of us understand.
Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most significant contributor to the noxious and
invasive plant problem. lt is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways will result in a net"savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will be working with other land managers to collect data and test thispremiseovertime. Whenlsaya"smallinvestment"inherbicide, lamtalkingaboutananticipateduseoffewerthanl0gallons across the entire county road system in a year. Every single home and garden supply store in the area sells manymultiples of this amount (to non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every month of theyear.
Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about how and when they are used. That is why thisprogram REQUIRES the development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES monitoring to measure theefficacy of our efforts; why the program REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES thepre-identification and pre-notification of any and all infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND
FACILIATES public participation. lt is also why the Ordinance calls out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital thatcitizens have the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and transparent way to ensure that their voicesare heard.
Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated management plan that does not use herbicide atall. As I stated at yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the County and it simply is not
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working. Many invasives respond to mowing by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce fromsmall sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about creative and effective non-toxic approaches andI was surprised by what I learned. Neíghboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic farming community and citizenswith a nationally-renowned environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed specialist describedtheir use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy. Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-toxic controloptions, up to and including an industrial steamer...allof which have proven ineffective. ln other words,the advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every county who has struggled to control invasiveswithout herbicide, from every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integrated approach.
Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need forherbicide use in the environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along our roadsides, and give us thechance to be more proactive about education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell ínvasive species toconsumers) so that we can get "ahead of the curve" on this issue.
I hope this note helps to clarify our intentions and to put this program into perspective. I encourage you to get, andstay, involved in your county government.
Sincerely,
Mark Ozias
Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. 1
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Good morning, Mark,
I was planning to be at the meeting this morning to submít comments about plans to resume toxicspraying of roadsides in the county. It is snowing here now, and the temps are dropping and it doesn'tseem wise to head for PA. I am going to send my comments to you in writing with the desire that they beadded to the record. I have strong feelings that the decision to resume spraying is unwise, that it willcompromise the safety of county workers who are directed to spray, of the public who use theseroadsides, and that ¡t poses liability risks to the county in years to come.
Thank you, Mark
Carol
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Karen Tharaldsen < [email protected]>Sunday, January L5,20L7 7:39 PM
Ozias, MarkJones, iim; Gores, AlannaRe: Weed Spray PlanSubject:
Thanks for your extensive reply. Gave me a new perspective to the problem. Still dislike the short-termchemical use but understand your decision. I trust the public will be given early notice of any spraying in theirarea. Have not read the plan but glad you are on top of the subject. Thanks again.
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On Jan 13,2017, at 8:51 AM, Ozias, Mark <[email protected] > wrote
Ms. Tharaldsen,
Thank you for your thoughtful note. I know that this week's decision> has left people experiencing feelings ranging from fear, to confusion,
> to relief to excitement and I want to be clear about why I voted in> favor of an Integrated Plan and about how we will work with citizens) to create, implement, monitor and adapt the Program.
> Noxious and invasive plants may seem benign, but hours of research and
> deep learning from highly ethical and experienced habitat biologists> like Jill Silver of the 10,000 Years Institute have helped me> understand the destructive role these non-native species play in our> environment - often in our most sensitive habitats. Most invasives> are not used by our more than 400 species ofnative bees and other> pollinators; they are not used as food or forage by native animals;> some species even release chemicals in the soil that prevent"competition" from native species.> Once established, they create monocultures that negatively impact> native flora and fauna ofall kinds and they reproduce along an> exponential curve. In other words, if we want to support our native> pollinators and other native species we need to support their habitat.
> While researching the subject I was very surprised to learn that every
> public landowner in our area (including environmentally-focused ones> like the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and the National Park) as well as> every habitat and salmon restoration project utilize an Integrated> approach as we have adopted to control noxious/invasive plant> infestations. The amount ofherbicide being used across our county,> in our most ecologically sensitive areas, is far more than most of us> understand.
> Roadsides are important because they are, by a large margin, the most> significant contributor to the noxious and invasive plant problem. It
> is my belief that a small "investment" of herbicide on our roadways> will result in a net "savings" of herbicide in the ecosystem. We will
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> be working with other land managers to collect data and test this> premise over time. When I say a "small investment" in herbicide, I am
> talking about an anticipated use of fewer than I 0 gallons across the> entire county road system in ayear. Every single home and garden> supply store in the area sells many multiples of this amount (to> non-licensed, non-trained homeowners with no oversight) each and every
> month of the year.
> Because herbicides are toxic, we need to be extremely careful about> how and when they are used. That is why this program REQUIRES the> development of an annual work plan; why the program REQUIRES> monitoring to measure the efficacy of our efforts; why the program> REQUIRES publication of results of treatment; why the program REQUIRES
> the pre-identification and pre-notification ofany and all> infestations to be targeted; and why the plan ENCOURAGES AND> FACILIATES public participation. It is also why the Ordinance calls> out all county-owned land; to my mind, it is vital that citizens have> the opportunity to help craft management plans in a public and> transparent way to ensure that their voices are heard.
> Some people wonder why we cannot simply create an integrated> management plan that does not use herbicide at all. As I stated at> yesterday's Hearing, that is the de facto "plan" in place now in the> County and it simply is not working. Many invasives respond to mowing
> by setting seed heads below the mow line; others can reproduce from> small sections of root or underground rhizome which are nearly> impossible to completely eliminate by hand.
> We reached out to every county in the state and beyond to learn about> creative and effective non-toxic approaches and I was surprised by> what I learned. Neighboring Jefferson County, with a thriving organic
> farming community and citizens with a nationally-renowned> environmental ethic, uses an integrated approach; their noxious weed> specialist described their use of herbicide as akin to chemotherapy.> Whatcom County has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in> non-toxic control options, up to and including an industrial> steamer...all of which have proven ineffective. In other words, the> advice we received from every single expert in the field, from every> county who has struggled to control invasives without herbicide, from> every dedicated ecologist, was the same - adopt an integratedapproach.
> Our hope and expectation is that an integrated plan will allow us to> uphold our legal obligation, reduce the need for herbicide use in the> environment, allow for the creation of robust native landscapes along> our roadsides, and give us the chance to be more proactive about> education and outreach (like, to nurseries that continue to sell> invasive species to consumers) so that we can get "ahead ofthe curve"> on this issue.
> I hope this note helps to clariff our intentions and to put this> program into perspective. I encourage you to get, and stay, involved> in your county government.
> Sincerely,
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> Mark Ozias> Clallam County Commissioner, Dist. I
----Original Message-----From: Jones, JimSent: Fri l16/2017 6:50 AMTo: 'Karen Tharaldsen'Cc: Gores, AlannaSubject: RE: Weed Spray Plan
Ms. Tharaldsen,
Thank you for taking the time to offer you thoughts about the upcoming Public Hearing on the weed controlordinance. I will ask our Clerk of the Board, Loni Gores, to add your comments to the ofücial record of thatmeeting, and will make sure each commissioner has the opportunity to read your comments before they make theirdecisions.
Sincerely,
Jim Jones, Jr.Clallam County Administrator
----Original Message-----From: Karen Tharaldsen [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Thursday,January 05,2017 6:01 PMTo: Jones, JimSubject: Weed Spray Plan
Having lived in the Draper Rd. area for over 4l years I remember the history of the roads being sprayed with toxicchemicals. Back then kids and pets played and roamed freely. Residents fought and opposed the practice of roadspraying on their behalf. In their wisdom the commissioners listened to us and banned the practice. We've lived foryears with peace of mind knowing wildlife, livestock, and humans have been spared exposure to chemicals. It isnow shocking and discouraging to think the county would even consider going backwards. The chemical companiesalways assure their products are safe. We then learn later proof that is not the case. Please continue county weedcontrol without the use of chemicals. There has to be a safer, efficient way to eliminate weeds. Let's adopt achemical-free plan that continues to protect the residents and the environment. A rural walk along a county roadwith a pet should continue to be a healthy experience. I urge you to put our interests first. Thank you, KarenTharaldsen
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protect
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable' Protect
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our polrinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
Date _Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinaìors.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or
that expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protect
our children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
Uohold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinaìors.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum. aqd let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orlhat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
Ihe county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinaìors.
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o"" l-1- l7Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 2l-yearroadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and ret the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our polhnátors.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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WDear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
Date Ð -- f 7¡ ÞcLDear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-.y,gar roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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WI oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose afiy ordinance that lifts the 26:Vs"aÍroadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewherþ.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
Sincerely,
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties- Save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's uss of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our polünátors.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the peopre vote!
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Dear Clallam County Commissioners,
I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our poilinators.
Uphold ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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iI oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. save our pollinators.
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uohold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
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uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. Protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
Uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, orthat expands the use of herbicides elsewhere.
The county's use of herbicides to control weeds is unacceptable. protectour children, pets and private properties. Save our pollinators.
uphold the ban or bring it to a referendum and let the people vote!
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I oppose any ordinance that lifts the 26-year roadside toxic spray ban, or
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