Anecdotes
Greatest Success
The CWD is a collaborative process that brings together agencies and others to work on a common issue.The committee was set up as a typical shellfish protection district but decided to take a holistic approach to improving water quality. The approach worked out so well that it was awarded a “Model Practice” designation by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). The Oakland Bay CWDAC Education subcommittee was given a Puget Sound Champion Award by the Puget Sound Partnership for their efforts.
Greatest Challenge
It is challenging to locate a sustainable funding source (possibly like Kitsap County's). A good CWD takes time, money and patience to be effective. Trust, common vision of the group, and thoughtful process to get to the goal are necessary. A successful group should have the ability to be proactive rather than waiting for a downgrade to go into action mode.
Needs to Further Goals or Pollution Control Plan / Lessons Learned
State laws don't go far enough and aren't specific enough, although they are supportive of local sovereignty. Better requirements would provide direction and backbone to work the county does.
Links to Other Documents
Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP's)
QAPP's are available for each individual project upon request.