Public Outreach Activities - 2007/2008
April 21 2007:
Short update on the progress of the steelhead hatchery planning and
question/answer session with Chiwawa Homeowner Association at Lake
Wenatchee Recreation Center. Discussed steps taken to minimize hatchery
traffic impacts and dust abatement.
September 22, 2007:
Short update on the progress of the steelhead hatchery
planning and question/answer session with Chiwawa Homeowner
Association at Lake Wenatchee Recreation Center.
December 13, 2007:
PUD staff meet with U.S. Forest Service staff to provide information
on the proposed project and to clarify processes necessary to secure
required permits.
January 12, 2008:
Meet with Chiwawa Homeowner Association Board to discuss current
planning status. Working on technical design issues with the Hatchery
Committee (members include representatives from NOAA Fisheries, U.S.
Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Yakama
Nation, Colville Confederate Tribes, and Chelan County PUD). The
Committee is considering two different pond configurations and
trapping options.
June 2008:
Project update letter mailed to Chiwawa Communities Association
members.
September
2008:
The Chelan County PUD plans on attending the Chiwawa Homeowner
Association meeting on September 27, 2008 to discuss finalizing our
30% design, various permit and water rights issues that we’re working
on, and addressing potential impacts of recent hatchery reform
efforts.