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Exhibit 1 `1 <br /> remainder of this restoration element is divided into sections by shoreline area, and into <br /> subsections that address restoration for publicly and privately owned lands respectively. <br /> Each section identifies (a) sites with potential for ecological restoration; (b) restoration <br /> goals based on SEWIP and the Salmon Overlay; and (c) mechanisms or strategies to <br /> ensure restoration projects will be implemented and review effectiveness. Restoration <br /> mechanisms or strategies are again based on SEWIP and the Salmon Overlay, policies in <br /> the SMP, and permitting practices of the City of Everett and other agencies such as the <br /> State of Washington (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife [WDFW] in <br /> administering the State Hydraulic Code), and the federal government (Corps of Engineers <br /> and Environmental protection Agency in administering the Clean Water Act Section 404 <br /> and the Endangered Species Act). <br /> The subsections on publicly owned lands include in addition (a) existing and ongoing <br /> projects that are being implemented or are reasonably assured of being implemented, (b) <br /> additional projects and programs needed to achieve local restoration goals and <br /> implementation strategies including potential funding sources, and (c) timelines and <br /> benchmarks for these projects. These additional sections regarding public property <br /> synthesize existing plans and provide the information in a readable document. All <br /> timelines and funding information are based on available information at this time and are <br /> subject to change based on future events. <br /> Measurements of Habitat Function. SEWIP and the Salmon Overlay express goals <br /> based on the Indicator Value Assessment (IVA)rating as measured by habitat models. <br /> Restoration goals in this element are expressed in IVA units. The SEWIP IVA model is <br /> used for palustrine wetland mitigation. The Salmon Overlay IVA model is used for tidal <br /> habitat mitigation/restoration. Since the priority of the SEWIP documents is tidal <br /> mitigation/restoration, this restoration element refers to Salmon Overlay IVA habitat <br /> gains, unless otherwise stated. <br /> B. Prioritization of Potential Restoration Sites/Actions <br /> Table 6.2 in the Salmon Overlay ranks potential restoration sites, based on total IVA <br /> acre-points per site, existing functions, landscape position, and technical difficulties <br /> anticipated. A detailed discussion of the prioritization model is included in Section 6.4 <br /> and Appendix D of the Salmon Overlay. Table 6.2 only includes sites where restoration <br /> of tidal action can occur. These sites are shown in Salmon Overlay Figure 4.16. The <br /> table does not include all sites where restoration of tidal action may be possible or other <br /> types of potential restoration actions, including log storage removal enhancement. Tidal <br /> restoration ranks higher than other types of restoration since it restores historic estuarine <br /> and freshwater tidal wetland area and creates new habitat areas for salmonids versus <br /> enhancement of existing habitat areas. <br /> Figure 4.15 from the Salmon Overlay identified potential log storage removal <br /> enhancement areas and a fish barrier removal enhancement. Additional potential <br /> 110 <br /> Section 3 General Goals, Objectives, Policies and Regulations Page 3-45 <br />