THE SITUATION

• Population Increase
• Critical lands and waters are threatened
• Species dependant on this habitat are stressed
• Greater value is placed on natural resource amenities
• Effort is required to retain and protect open space

BALANCED APPROACH

• “The (Washington)Water Trust works on small streams and tributaries where returning a small amount of water to the stream can have a significant impact.”

Developer -vs- Conservationist

CORE ISSUES

• Water rights and land use rights are private assets and valuable.
• Private sector needs profit in order to maintain growth.

COMMUNICATION

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• The Ranch on Swauk Creek

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The Ranch on Swauk Creek

• 487Acres
• Previously Zoned Ag 3, Ag 5 and Forest & Range 20
• Actual buildable land 250 +/- acres
• Historic use as Cattle Ranch
• Riparian Area in need of restoration
• Water Rights

Planning Options:

• Planning Options:

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Planned Unit Development

• Planned Unit Development
• Mixed Densities (no fixed lot size)
• Grouping of units within Land Area
• Various Types of Housing Units
• Flexible planning around Critical Areas
• Requires responsible utility plan

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BENEFITS OF PUD

• Allows for grouping of density
• Because of grouping, developer can afford to set aside open space, infrastructure
• Protect Riparian Corridor
• Plan around Wildlife Corridor
• Save Viewshed
• Increase Value of the Development
• Utility Plans that make sense

Utilities that make sense

• Group A Water System
• Few wells
• Centralized treatment
• Fire-flow Pressure
• Storage

The Ranch on Swauk Creek

WHY ?

Conservation Development ?

• Conserve Natural Resources (Water)
• Managing Riparian Habitat
• Conserve View-shed
• Conserve Open Space

Another Opportunity

• Reecer and Currier Creeks
  • Acquired for Development
  • Historically used for farming
  • Riparian areas degraded almost to ditches
  • Juvenile & adult fish barriers exist

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KCT -YTAHP

• Communication about grant opportunities
• DOE Grant facilitation
  • Riparian habitat assessment
  • Irrigation efficiency assessment
  • Removal of fish barriers
  • Implementation of Habitat improvements

EXCITING TIMES AHEAD!

• Communicate Openly, Honestly, Full Disclosure
• Discuss mutual objectives
• Use each successful project to prove that the Developer/Conservationist partnership can achieve these mutual objectives
• Pursue the course with an understanding of each other's limitations

A FISH STORY