Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Mayor Proclaims Riparian Corridor Habitat as "Riparian Habitat of Local Importance"

This month, Mayor John Marchione paid special tribute to the Lower Bear Creek riparian habitat and other riparian corridors in the City of Redmond by proclamation in City Hall.

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 IMPORTANCE

in Redmond, and I urge all citizens to recognize the values of these habitats and promote their stewardship.

Signed, John Marchione, 10/17/2008
Sponsored by: Council President Nancy McCormick
Written by: Cathy Beam, Principal Environmental Planner

1 comment:

  1. FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT NANCY MCCORMICK:

    Hi 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

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