SWM highlights notable projects and wins for residents in 2022





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Keep Your Storm Drains Clear

The return of the rain means it?s time to prepare for potential flooding. Increased rainfall can wash leaves into storm drains and cause localized flooding in our neighborhoods. Now is the time to protect your property and prevent flooded streets by keeping storm drains near your home free of leaves and debris.

Owners of storm drainage facilities are legally responsible for maintenance to ensure they continue to function properly. See a list of storm drainage facility cleaning contractors here. [ [link removed] ]

To report a drainage problem, submit a drainage investigation request [ [link removed] ], or call the SWM office, 425-388-3464.

Leaves in a Storm Drain [ [link removed] ]

"Leaves and debris can block storm drains and cause flooded streets*.*"

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Climate Change Reports Help Guide the County?s Work

University of Washington?s Climate Impact Group and Watershed Science & Engineering (WSE) have completed studies that model future climate change impacts on river flows in the Snohomish [ [link removed] ]and Stillaguamish [ [link removed] ]watersheds. With accurate precipitation estimates and a two-dimensional model of river flow, we can better predict high water and floodplain inundation. The County will use these reports to inform public safety, flood risk reduction, fish habitat projects, and other options for landowners.

You can see the completed Hydraulic and Hydrologic Modelling Reports, as well as learn more about Community Floodplain Solutions, on our Flood Hazard Mapping page [ [link removed] ].

Stillaguamish River Aerial View

"An aerial view shows the mainstem Stillaguamish River looking downstream at split to Cook Slough."

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Prepare For Rising Rivers

SWM and partners operate approximately 40 river gauges around Snohomish County that report water level data to the internet. The information is used to protect people and property by forecasting where and how fast rivers may rise. You can prepare for rising rivers by accessing current [ [link removed] ] and forecasted data [ [link removed] ].

SWM River Gauging Crew

"SWM staff operate a flow measurement instrument on a local stream. "

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Crews Remove Knotweed to Improve Salmon Survival

Over the summer Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crews [ [link removed] ]helped support SWM?s efforts to control knotweed along the Skykomish River near the City of Sultan. Knotweed is a highly invasive plant species that displaces native vegetation and degrades salmon habitat in our rivers and streams. The knotweed control effort [ [link removed] ]is the start of SWM?s larger Shinglebolt Slough restoration project that will improve salmon habitat and reduce flooding.

In January 2023, the Snohomish County Noxious Weed Program [ [link removed] ]?will formally join SWM within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Noxious Weed Program works to control noxious weeds on county lands and help educate residents on the impacts of these problem plants. This work is coordinated by the Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board [ [link removed] ].

Knotweed Control Work at Skykomish River

"Knotweed grows in dense stands, six to twelve feet tall, and is extremely difficult to control."

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Spread the Word: Focus on Farming is Back!

After a two-year hiatus, Snohomish County?s *"Focus on Farming and Forestry"* conference returns to the Evergreen Fairgrounds in Monroe, November 10. Focus on Farming is the only one-day gathering for all types of farming in one location -- whether organic or conventional, livestock or row crops, large or small. Providing quality education to sustain current farmers and attract new farmers to our region is a critical component in securing the next generation's local food supply.

Agricultural Coordinator, Linda Neunzig, now part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), has been hosting this event since 2003.

For more information and to register, visit www.focusonfarming.org [ [link removed] ].

Focus on Farming 2022 Banner

"Conference attendees will learn about New Technology in Agriculture, Agritourism, Tips for New and Beginning Farmers, and more."

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*Upcoming Public Events and Workshops*

Learn more about upcoming SWM co-sponsored events and workshops on our events webpage [ [link removed] ]. For the upcoming events below, pre-registration is required. Participants must have an email address and internet access.


* *Streamside Landowner Workshop & Field Tour ? November 3 & 5*:

Snohomish County and the Snohomish Conservation District are hosting two *FREE* events to help you learn ways you can improve the health of your stream, learn about the fish, wildlife, and critters that live in and around our streams, and find out about the regulations that may impact projects in or near streams. *Pre-Registration Required: *www.bit.ly/streamworkshop22 [ [link removed] ]

*Online Workshop:* Thurs, Nov 3: 6:30 ? 8:30 p.m.? *In-Person Field Tour:* Sat, Nov 5: 10 a.m. ? 12 p.m. "Note: Field tour location is in NE Lake Stevens area. Exact field tour location will be sent to registrants via email."


* **Focus on Farming & Forestry Conference ? November 10: **Register today [ [link removed] ] for a one-day gathering for all types of farming in one location; whether organic or conventional, livestock or row crops, large or small. Learn more here [ [link removed] ].
* *Little Bear Creek Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) Public Meeting ? November 17:* Snohomish County is hosting a Public Meeting at Brightwater Environmental Education & Community Center, 6:30-8:30pm to share and get feedback on proposed actions, including potential priority stormwater projects and programs to protect and enhance water quality in the Little Bear Creek watershed. Learn more here [ [link removed] ].
Little Bear Creek

"Attend an upcoming public meeting to learn more about protecting Little Bear Creek."

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