PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, riparian corridors are essential for wild fish
populations; and healthy riparian corridors are dynamic ecosystems that perform
various functions that form salmonid habitat; and in addition to habitat
formation, riparian corridors store and convey strormwater and floodwater;
recharge groundwater; and serve as areas for recreation, education, scientific
study, and aesthetic appreciation; and stream restoration and enhancement are
key components of the City's Stormwater Capital Facilities Plan, further
attesting tot he City's commitment to healthy riparian corridors;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN MARCHIONE, Mayor of the city of
Redmond, do hearby proclaim
RIPARIAN HABITATS AS HABITATS OF LOCAL IMPORTANCESigned, John Marchione, 10/17/2008in Redmond, and I urge all citizens to recognize the values of these habitats and promote their stewardship.
Sponsored by: Council President Nancy McCormick
Written by: Cathy Beam, Principal Environmental Planner
FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT NANCY MCCORMICK:
ReplyDeleteHi Bob,
In response to your request at our August 19th meeting to declare riparian habitat of local importance I have been talking with Rob, Cathy, and the Mayor. All are in agreement that we can do a proclamation as a follow-up to your request and our shorelines update and I believe Cathy is working on that for a future meeting.
I don't see Council amending the critical areas ordinance as it pertains to the Blue Heron, even though for now the birds seem to have left our city for Issaquah. From Cathy: The CAO does not required an "extra" level of protection because of this designation. However, Great Blue Heron are a State Priority Species, and as such, we defer to WDFW PHS Management Recommendations.
By the way, I did receive your notes several weeks ago -- thank you. Also, Don Norman is the expert we use for herons.
Nancy