Jefferson County Clean Water District - General Information and Funding

General Information

Shellfish Protection District Name

Jefferson County Clean Water District (CWD)

County

Jefferson

Websites and Links

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.

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