Stakeholder Groups Submit Plans to
Thurston County Commissioners
In December 2001, the Board of Thurston County Commissioners
approved two ordinances creating the Henderson Inlet and the
Nisqually Reach
shellfish protection districts. On March 26, the commissioners appointed a
stakeholder group for each shellfish protection district. The groups were
asked to craft recommendations on how to restore the quality of water in
Henderson Inlet and Nisqually Reach to shellfishing standards. The
stakeholder groups met regularly and submitted their water-quality
cleanup plans to commissioners in 2003.
Each group consisted of eleven (11) stakeholders who reside or
work within the district's boundaries. The stakeholders represent the
following interests: commercial agriculture, shellfish growers,
builders/developers, representatives of cities, city residents, and county
residents.
The two district stakeholder groups have subsequently
combined into one and continue to meet every other month.