Anecdotes
Greatest Success
The upgrade of closure area due to decease in fecal coliform concentration in marine and shoreline water samples was a success. Personal contact with residents allowed for breaking down of perceived barriers and further education.
Greatest Challenge
Resistance (but usually not absolute) to site access is a major challenge. Residents who believe they are not a potential problem and blame others (agriculture, forestry, nearby biosolids application area) for deceased water quality or don't think there is a problem.
Needs to Further Goals or Pollution Control Plan / Lessons Learned
Long term clean water goals require longer terms than 2-4 year grant cycles. A dedicated funding source is needed.
Links to Other Documents
Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP's)
A QAPP for the Annas Bay restoration study was approved by Ecology but is not available online.
Others
Final Project Report for Skokomish Annas Bay Restoration Study (PDF)