METHOW WATERSHED COUNCIL JANUARY 21,2020 INSTREAM FLOWS
The Methow Watershed Council presented two films and a discussion, led by Council member, Greg Knott, on the process for setting instream flows.
County Watch video—Methow Watershed Council, Jan 21, 2020 https://youtu.be/HsGpODXE_X0
00:50 to 7:10 Introduction of the first film, Chasing Water (Peter McBride, 2011). Because of wifi issues, it’s much easier to watch the film here: https://vimeo.com/216565463
County Watch video—MWC Jan 21, 2020
00:00 to 2:00 Short discussion (joined midway through) of Chasing Water.
2:00 to 15:45 Film: Colorado Water Supply. Again, it’s much easier to watch the film here:
part 1— https://youtu.be/bVot9tEG0aw
part 2— https://youtu.be/NwpmXnUOmFM (Note: the first ~1:45 of part 2 repeats the end of part 1.)
15:45 to end Discussion of second film and process for setting instream flows (slides begin at 19:00).
The Methow Watershed Council presented two films and a discussion, led by Council member, Greg Knott, on the process for setting instream flows.
County Watch video—Methow Watershed Council, Jan 21, 2020 https://youtu.be/HsGpODXE_X0
00:50 to 7:10 Introduction of the first film, Chasing Water (Peter McBride, 2011). Because of wifi issues, it’s much easier to watch the film here: https://vimeo.com/216565463
County Watch video—MWC Jan 21, 2020
00:00 to 2:00 Short discussion (joined midway through) of Chasing Water.
2:00 to 15:45 Film: Colorado Water Supply. Again, it’s much easier to watch the film here:
part 1— https://youtu.be/bVot9tEG0aw
part 2— https://youtu.be/NwpmXnUOmFM (Note: the first ~1:45 of part 2 repeats the end of part 1.)
15:45 to end Discussion of second film and process for setting instream flows (slides begin at 19:00).
Methow Watershed Council
9/18/19 - Water 2066 presentation. The Methow Watershed Council presented their first public outreach on their Water 2066 project. This project addresses the following questions: How do we see our valley fifty years from now? How do we envision the future of agriculture? Tourist services? Growth? How do we proceed and honor our commitments to fish and wildlife? The presentation can be viewed on our YouTube Channel. The power point that was presented can be viewed here.
September 26, 2019 - The regular September meeting of the Methow Watershed Council is available on our You Tube Channel. The topic discussed are outlined below. Click on the time stamp next to the topic to go directly to that point in the video.
6:45 — Meeting begins
7:15 — Introductions
9:20 — Minutes are reviewed and approved
12:20 — Report from the Chair
16:45 — Ecology Report via phone
18:45 — Methow Watershed Foundation report
20:45 — Initiating governments reports
21:06—Winthrop 21:19—Okanogan County.
24:25—Okanogan County Commissioner Chris Branch discusses issues with the Council
1:02:00 — Technical Review Committee report. Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), metering and meeting with LD 12 Sen. Brad Hawkins (R).
1:16:00 — Political Action Committee and Outreach & Education Committee reports
1:19:00 — Water 2066 Committee
1:33:45 — Sewer Grants, connection lines upgrades in Winthrop and Twisp
1:41:50 — Discussion of the agenda for the next meeting.
1:42:30 — Public Comments
6:45 — Meeting begins
7:15 — Introductions
9:20 — Minutes are reviewed and approved
12:20 — Report from the Chair
16:45 — Ecology Report via phone
18:45 — Methow Watershed Foundation report
20:45 — Initiating governments reports
21:06—Winthrop 21:19—Okanogan County.
24:25—Okanogan County Commissioner Chris Branch discusses issues with the Council
1:02:00 — Technical Review Committee report. Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP), metering and meeting with LD 12 Sen. Brad Hawkins (R).
1:16:00 — Political Action Committee and Outreach & Education Committee reports
1:19:00 — Water 2066 Committee
1:33:45 — Sewer Grants, connection lines upgrades in Winthrop and Twisp
1:41:50 — Discussion of the agenda for the next meeting.
1:42:30 — Public Comments
September 18, 2019 - The Methow Watershed Council did a community outreach on their Water 2066 project. This is the project that will attempt to collect public input on how water should be used, managed, and planned for in the coming decades. To view a video of the presentation, click here. To download a copy of the powerpoint presentation from this event, click here.
May 2, 2019 - The Methow Watershed Council had three public presentations on some of their latest projects. This video is from the Twisp presentation on May 2, 2019. To go to the section you are interested in, click on the time stamp:
02:30 - Water Accounting Project. Mike Fort discusses the on-going project to collect accurate data regarding water usage in the Methow Valley
14:00 - County Commissioner Andy Hover discusses the regulations around closed basins and how the County is looking at ways to mitigate restrictions to water.
35:00 - Water Rights attorney Natalie Kuehler discusses transferring of water rights and a current case that is under consideration in the Methow Valley. 55:00 - Methow Watershed Council chair Ashley Thrasher discusses Water 2066 - a community plan to address water in the coming decades
02:30 - Water Accounting Project. Mike Fort discusses the on-going project to collect accurate data regarding water usage in the Methow Valley
14:00 - County Commissioner Andy Hover discusses the regulations around closed basins and how the County is looking at ways to mitigate restrictions to water.
35:00 - Water Rights attorney Natalie Kuehler discusses transferring of water rights and a current case that is under consideration in the Methow Valley. 55:00 - Methow Watershed Council chair Ashley Thrasher discusses Water 2066 - a community plan to address water in the coming decades
January 17, 2019 - Public Meeting on how regulations impact wells in closed basins. Presentation by Trevor Hutton from DOE, followed by Q & A from audience. Issues addressed are existing wells, drilling of future wells, compensation for loss of property value, how closed basins are defined, what mitigation options are being considered, and how the Comprehensive Plan can be used to help with planning. Click here to go to the YouTube video of the meeting.
March 15, 2018 - Watershed Council regular meeting. Click here to go to the YouTube video of the meeting.
March 15, 2018 - Watershed Council regular meeting. Click here to go to the YouTube video of the meeting.
Okanogan County Hearing Examiner
July 11, 2019 - Hearing Examiner listens to three applications:
00:01 - Hearing examiner Dan Beardslee welcomes everyone and gives basic instructions.
03:44 - First case is heard. Appeal to a stop work order issue by the County to Mark C. Miller (former member of County Planning Commission). regarding property near Danzl Road in the Lower Methow. Planning Director gives his reasons for the order, followed by Mark Miller.
31:00 - Second case is heard. Application to allow variance on setback requirements for a single family residence in Gold Creek.
37:55 - Third case is heard. Application for a long plat, Eastlake Shores, in the Oroville area.
The above time stamps will link you directly to the appropriate place in the video. You can go to our YouTube channel by clicking here.
There is a brief period during the introduction where the audio is not working (we were changing microphones), but it resumes before the first testimony begins.
00:01 - Hearing examiner Dan Beardslee welcomes everyone and gives basic instructions.
03:44 - First case is heard. Appeal to a stop work order issue by the County to Mark C. Miller (former member of County Planning Commission). regarding property near Danzl Road in the Lower Methow. Planning Director gives his reasons for the order, followed by Mark Miller.
31:00 - Second case is heard. Application to allow variance on setback requirements for a single family residence in Gold Creek.
37:55 - Third case is heard. Application for a long plat, Eastlake Shores, in the Oroville area.
The above time stamps will link you directly to the appropriate place in the video. You can go to our YouTube channel by clicking here.
There is a brief period during the introduction where the audio is not working (we were changing microphones), but it resumes before the first testimony begins.
Okanogan County Planning Commission
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The new County Comprehensive Plan Draft is now in the hands of the county's Planning Commission. They have been reviewing it section by section. On Monday, 2/3/2020 they adjourned at line 318, Water Goals and Policies, and are expected to resume at that point in the next meeting (2/24/2020.) A notated copy of the draft as of 2/3/20 is posted to the left.
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The Planning Commission continued discussion and editing of the draft Comprehensive Plan “Vision Statement,” approving the final editing of this section by vote of the Commission. Interim Director Hubbard displayed her initial work on reorganization of the Comprehensive Plan for understandability and compliance with legal directives at the request of the Commission. Members of the Commission expressed appreciation for the direction she is taking and continued to discuss and refine sections on Wildfire and on Critical Area Goals and Policies. The next Planning Commission meeting is set for November 18th, 2019, during which session the Commission will return to editing, with a goal of completing the Critical Areas section.
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10/2/19 Video of the planning commission starting their work on revising the Draft Comp plan. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
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The Regional Planning Commission starts their work on revising the Comprehensive plan. Topics include the vision statement, planning for fire safety and general organization of the document. Click here to view the video.
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9/23/19 Video of the planning commission discussing the public comments received on the Draft Comp plan and DEIS. Available for viewing on our YouTube channel.
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The Okanogan County Regional Planning Commission discusses the recent public comments that were submitted regarding the DEIS and the Comprehensive Plan. County Commissioner Branch and Interim Planning Director Angela Hubbard were invited to answer questions from the Planning Commissioners on how to approach the task of revising the draft Comp plan and EIS.
1:35:10 - Planning Commissioner Thornton discusses the WA state regulations regarding the appointment of Planning Commissioners. RCW 36.70.30 and RCW 36.70.40. |
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Notes on the comments that were given during the public hearing on the Comprehensive plan and EIS on August 19, 2019.
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Tunk Watershed Water Availability Study Public Hearing; Cannabis Ordinance Workshop
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Draft Cannabis Ordinance; Draft Tunk Watershed water availability study; Comprehensive Plan
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Okanogan PUD
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Citizens of Okanogan County express their opinions on the proposed Enloe Dam project. PUD Commissioners answer questions.
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Candidate Forums
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October 17, 2018- Candidate Forum hosted by Twisp Grange. Video only. Click here for video link.
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Candidates for Okanogan County races, and LD 12 State House introduce themselves and answer questions from the audience. To go to a specific segment, click on the time stamp as indicated below:
10:15 Auditor (Carrie Hall/Randy Gates) 18:40 Sheriff (Tony Hawley/Steve Brown) 42:00 LD12 Pos. 1 (Keith Goehner/Anne Diamond) 1:00:45 LD 12 Pos. 2 (Mike Steele/Valerie Sarratt) 1:24:00 Commissioner Dist 3 (Jim DeTro/Salley Bull) 1:44:35 Proscutor (Arian Noma/Branden Platter) |
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9/26/18 - Candidate Forum, Brewster, WA. Video only, click here for link.
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Candidates for the following elected positions in Okanogan County introduce themselves and answer questions from the audience: County Commissioner (district 3), Sheriff, Prosecutor, Auditor.
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Okanogan Water Conservancy Board
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Okanogan Water Conservancy Board meeting March 6, 2019. Video only, available on our You Tube Channel.
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Discussion regarding the ongoing application for water rights transfer by the Lundgren family. Members of the Lundgren family were present and addressed the Board, as well as shareholders of the Chewuck Canal Company, who are concerned about the impact the transfer may have on their access to water.
4:00 - meeting called to order, review and approve minutes of previous meeting. 5:20 - Discussion of proposed water rights transfer. |
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Okanogan Water Conservancy Board meeting August 1, 2018. Video only, available on our You Tube Channel.
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This video covers the part of the Okanogan County Water Conservancy Board meeting that deals with the proposed Lundgren water rights sale in the Methow Valley.
The Board heard public comments, and statements from attorneys for the Lundgren family and the Chewuch Canal Company. |
Noxious Weed Control Board of Okanogan County
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February 26, 2020 Meeting minutes
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Washington State Transportation Commission
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The WA State Transportation Commission toured Okanogan County and held a public meeting in Twisp on May 14th, 2019. There was an introduction by the Deputy Commissioner, followed by comments from the mayors of Twisp and Winthrop, comments from County Commissioner Hover, and County Engineer Thompson. The Executive Director of Twisp Works gave a report, as did Mayor Moody (Twisp), speaking as a representative of the RTPO (Regional Transportation Planning Organization). The discussion turned to the primitive road study, and concluded with public comments from three local citizens.
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