General Information
Shellfish Protection District Name
Jefferson County Clean Water District (CWD)
County
Jefferson
Websites and Links
- Jefferson County Clean Water District – Water Quality
- Jefferson County Board of Health Ordinance Number 06-0517-12 8.15 On-Site Sewage Code
- Jefferson County Public Health – Operations & Monitoring
- Jefferson County Public Health – Resources for Homeowners
- Jefferson County Conservation District Programs
- Jefferson County Solid Waste Regulations
- Jefferson County Clean Water Projects
Geographic Boundaries
Encompasses eastern Jefferson County.
Primary Point of Contact
Name: Michael Dawson
Agency: Jefferson County
Phone: 360-385-9444 x301
Email: mdawson@co.jefferson.wa.us
Year and reason Created
2007 - Threatened downgrade of shellfish beds.
Members and Stakeholders
Appointed
All board members are appointed via Jefferson County Resolution 35-11 (PDF). Nine members, M. Dawson, chair.
Non-Appointed
n/a
Funding Sources
Grants
Grants, such as centennial grants, fund other work of the CWD.
Agency Funds
n/a
Taxes and Fees
A $5 per parcel fee brings in $85,000 to $87,000. This fee has been used to match grants.The Clean Water District Advisory Council recommended in 2012 to the County Commissioners to expand the role of the CWD and suggested raising the fee.
Loans (including Craft3)
Craft3 loans are available in Jefferson County.
More About Jefferson Clean Water District
- Pollution Control Strategy
- Tools for Identifying, Validating, and Correcting Pollution Sources
- Enforcement / Education and Outreach
- Anecdotes / Document Links
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