Watershed Ecosystem Forum of WRIA 9
WRIA 9 Purpose Statement
The 17 local governments within the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed (WRIA 9) share interests in and responsibility for addressing long-term watershed planning for and conservation of the aquatic ecosystem and floodplain. Collectively, the local government partners share staffing and other operating expenses for securing capital project funding, implementing educational activities, planning, and scientific assessment that benefit Chinook salmon recovery. To that end, the partners seek to maximize improving habitat, water quality, reducing flood hazards, and, in general, increasing the function and health of the watershed and its communities.
Watershed Ecosystem Forum
The Watershed Ecosystem Forum (WEF) oversees efforts to improve watershed health and salmon habitat recovery. Membership includes representatives of the 17 local governments that are parties to the WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement, and representatives of federal and state agencies, non-profits, and business interests.
The public is encouraged to attend quarterly WEF meetings. Meeting dates are available here.
2023 Meeting Packets
2022 Meeting Packets
- February 10, 2022 Meeting Packet
- May 12, 2022 Meeting Packet
- August 11, 2022 Meeting Packet
- November 10, 2022 Meeting Packet
2021 Meeting Packets
- February 11, 2021 Meeting Packet
- May 13, 2021 Meeting Packet
- August 12, 2021 Meeting Packet
- November 10, 2021 Meeting Packet
2020 Meeting Packets
- March 12th, 2020 Meeting Packet
- April 30th, 2020 Meeting Packet
- May 14, 2020 Meeting Packet
- August 13, 2020 Meeting Packet
- November 12, 2020 Meeting Packet
- Presentation: WRIA 9 Draft Salmon Habitat Plan Update, by Matt Goehring, Interim Salmon Recovery Manager
- Presentation: WRIA 9 Grant Round Updates, by Suzanna Smith, Habitat Projects Coordinator
- Presentation: Duwamish Valley Youth Corps Moss and Metals Pilot Study, by Faith Villalobos, Leilani Gutierrez, Carmen Martinez, Paulina Lopez and Dr. Troy D. Abel
2019 Meeting Packets
2018 Meeting Packets
2017 Meeting Packets
2016 Meeting Packets
2016 Nearshore Boat Tour
2015 Meeting Packets
2014 Meeting Packets
2013 Meeting Packets
2012 Meeting Packets
2011 Meeting Packets
2010 Meeting Packets
2009 Meeting Packets
Purpose
The purpose of the WEF is to:
- Provide an opportunity for stakeholders that share the watershed to discuss watershed health and salmon habitat recovery issues
- Provide overall direction for joint efforts to protect and restore salmon habitat, including promoting implementation of the Salmon Habitat Plan
- Make recommendations about allocation of Cooperative Watershed Management and Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant funds to support salmon habitat projects and activities important to the entire watershed
- Provide oversight for 3.5 staff, partially-funded by the WRIA 9 Interlocal Agreement (ILA), who are working to implement the Salmon Habitat Plan
Orientation documents for new WEF members coming soon!
Operating Guidelines
The WEF was established at the beginning of 2009 through the combination of the:
- Forum of local governments, which operated from 2001 to 2008
- Steering Committee, which operated from 1998 to 2008
At its inaugural meeting on February 12, 2009, the Watershed Ecosystem Forum adopted Operating Guides. These were subsequently amended at the May 14, 2009 meeting.
View the Operating Guides (Adobe Acrobat).
Management Committee
The Watershed Ecosystem Forum is assisted by a Management Committee.