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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2020-358
File ID: AB2020-358 Version: 1 Status: Substitute Approved
File Created: 09/01/2020 Entered by: BBushaw@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Public Works File Type: Resolution (FCZDBS) Requiring a Public Hearing
Department
Assigned to: Council Final Action: 09/29/2020
Agenda Date: 09/29/2020 Enactment #: RES 2020-033
Primary Contact Email: sdraper@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution adopting the Six -Year Water Resources Improvement Program (WRIP) 2021-2026
(Council acting as the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors)
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Resolution by the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Board of Supervisors adopting the
Six -Year Water Resources Improvement Program (WRIP) for 2021-2026 The adoption by resolution
is pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 86.15.110)
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body:
Action:
Sent To:
09/15/2020 Council INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC Council
HEARING
Aye: 6 Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Kershner
Nay: 1 Elenbaas
Absent: 0
09/29/2020 Council SUBSTITUTE APPROVED
Aye: 6 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, Elenbaas, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 Browne
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 913012020
Agenda Bill Master Report Continued (AB2020-358)
Attachments: Memo-WRIP.pdf, WRIP-Resolution-Attachments.pdf, Substitute Resolution 9.29.2020
Whatcom County Page 2 Printed on 913012020
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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-033
(A Resolution of the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District
Board of Supervisors)
WHATCOM COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL ZONE DISTRICT
SIX -YEAR WATER RESOURCES IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR THE YEARS 2021 THROUGH 2O26
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15,110, flood control or storm water control
improvements may be extended, enlarged, acquired, or constructed by a flood control zone
pursuant to a resolution adopted by its Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Works Department on behalf of the Whatcom
County Flood Control Zone District has prepared a Six -Year Water Resources Improvement
Program for adoption; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15.120, the Supervisors shall hold a public hearing
prior to adopting the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Six -Year Water Resources Improvement Program attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" has been reviewed and determined to be consistent with Whatcom County's
comprehensive plan and is consistent with the following plans:
• Lower Nooksack River Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan,
October 1999
• Jones Creek Debris Flow Study, March 2004
• WRIA 1 Salmon Recovery Plan, October 2005
• Birch Bay Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, July 2006
• Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, March 2008
• Lake Samish Basin Comprehensive Stormwater Plan, July 2012
• Birch Bay Central North Subwatershed Master Plan, December 2013
• Birch Bay Central South Subwatershed Master Plan, January 2015
• Nooksack River System -Wide Improvement Framework, June 2016
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• Birch Point, Terrell Creek Urban Area, and Point Whitehorn Subwatershed
Master Plan, November 2016
• Lake Whatcom Comprehensive Plan: Stormwater Capital Program Update,
September 2017
• Lake Whatcom Management Program 2020-2024 Work Plan, July 2020; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15.110, the preliminary engineering studies for
constructed improvements are on file with the Whatcom County Public Works Department;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 86.15.110, the estimated cost of the acquisition or
construction of the improvement, together with supporting data, is included in the Six -Year
Water Resources Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the improvements will benefit one or more flood control zones, subzones
and the county as a whole;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone
District Board of Supervisors as follows:
That the Whatcom County Flood Control Zone District Six -Year Water Resources
Improvement Program for the years 2021 through 2026, which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", is hereby adopted.
APPROVED this 29th day of September , 2020.
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Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Silver Beach Creek Phase 1
Item No. 1 / Database ID No. 07-095
Construction Funding Years : 2021
Project Narrative:
This project includes installation of a large stormwater filter vault adjacent to Wood Lake Meadows subdivision in the
Hillsdale area of the Lake Whatcom watershed. The new stormwater quality facility will remove the amount sediment and
phosphorus entering Silver Beach Creek by filtering approximately 24 acres of contributing area.
Project Status:
Phase 1 design engineering to begin in 2020 with construction to take place in the summer of 2021 during the Lake
Whatcom watershed work window.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $820,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Academy Road Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 2 / Database ID No. 20-005
Construction Funding Years : 2023
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Whatcom County and the City of Bellingham jointly developed this project to improve water quality of stormwater from
the Academy sub -basin of the Lake Whatcom Watershed. This project, constructed during the summer of 2015, will
undergo an evaluation and perform recommended modifications to improve phosphorus removal. City of Bellingham
will adopt the facility after the evaluation and improvements.
Project Status:
Preliminary engineering design is anticipated to begin in 2021 with construction to take place in the summer of 2023
during the Lake Whatcom watershed work window.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $480,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Geneva Bioretention Pilot Project
Item No. 31 Database ID No. 20-006
Construction Funding Years : 2022
Project Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
This project will utilize a Washington State Department of Ecology grant to install, and monitor the performance of, new
high-performance bioretention soil media. The new water quality facility will manage 126 acres of contributing area in
the Lake Whatcom water shed, the new media is designed to reduce the amount of phosphorus and other pollutants
entering the lake.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021, construction in 2022, and monitoring performance in 2023 and 2024.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,001,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Sudden Valley Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 41 Database ID No. 13-004
Construction Funding Years : 2022
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
This project will construct drainage system upgrades and outfall retrofits in the Sudden Valley area of the Lake
Whatcom watershed.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $790,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Silver Beach Creek Phase 2
Item No. 5 / Database ID No. 07-095
Construction Funding Years : 2024
Narrative:
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
This project will address the stream bank erosion found on Silver Beach Creek and other tributary streams. The project
will reduce the amount of erosion and bank material that has been generally associated with the sediment laden
phosphorus loading to Lake Whatcom. The project will reconfigure approximately 950 linear feet of stream channels
with a more stable cross-section to reduce erosion and the export of sediment.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated to begin 2022 and construction scheduled to take place in 2024.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $750,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Eagleridge Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 6 / Database ID No. 20-007
Construction Funding Years : 2025
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
This project includes the installation of a water quality stormwater facility associated with the Eagleridge neighborhood
in the of the Lake Whatcom watershed. The Eagleridge development is approximately 34 acres, runoff from this
development will be routed through a water quality facility to help remove sediments and phosphorus form entering into
Lake Whatcom.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2023 and construction scheduled to take place in 2025.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $480,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Strawberry Point/ Lake Whatcom Blvd Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 7 / Database ID No. 17-001
Construction Funding Year(s): 2025
Project Narrative:
This system upgrade will improve water quality. Project would install a water quality facility to treat approximately 3
acres of residential area. Project elements may include: bioinfiltration swales, filter vaults, media filter drains, and rain
gardens.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2023 and construction scheduled to take place in 2025.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $910,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Austin Court Stormwater Improvements
Item No. 81 Database ID No. 20-008
Construction Funding Year(s): 2026
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
This project includes the installation of large filter vault, improving the water quality from the existing Austin Court
stormwater system. The tributary area is approximately 3 acres and the water quality system will remove sediments
and phosphorus form entering into Lake Whatcom.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2024 and construction scheduled to take place in 2026.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $442,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Viewhaven Lane Water Quality & Conveyance Improvements
Item No. 9 / Database ID No. 20-009
Construction Funding Year(s): 2027
I
This project will improve conveyance and water quality near Viewhaven Ln and Lake Whatcom Blvd intersection.
Project will include approximately 100 linear feet of conveyance improvements by replacing two undersized culverts
and regrading a ditch. The project will also install approximately 135 linear feet of water quality facility, project elements
may include: bioinfiltration swales, filter vaults, media filter drains, and rain gardens,
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2025 and construction scheduled to take place in 2027.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $726,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Geneva Street & Lake Louise Road Culvert Replacement
Item No. 10 / Database ID No. 20-010
Construction Funding Years): 2028
Project Narrative:
Project will improve conveyance of roadside ditches and culverts along Geneva Street and Lake Louise Road. The
project will replaced approximately 200 linear feet of undersized or damaged culverts.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2026 and construction scheduled to take place in 2028
Total Estimated Project Cost: $265,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six-YearWRIP
Semiahmoo Drive Stormwater Improvements (BP-2, BP-5)
Item No. 11 / Database ID No. 18-009 & 18-010
Construction Funding Years : 2022
Project Narrative:
This project will improve the conveyance system along the east side of Semiahmoo Drive by upsizing pipes and re-
establishing/deepening ditches to reduce flooding and increase traffic safety.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2020, permitting in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $665,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Charel Terrace Stormwater Outfall Improvements
Item No. 12 / Database ID No. 20-011
Construction Funding Years : 2022
Project
The December 20, 2018 "Solstice Eve" windstorm caused damage to the stormwater outfall on Birch Point installed as
part of the Charel Terrace project in 2011. In March 2019 a "Major Disaster Declaration" that covered Whatcom County
for the December storm was granted. In December 2019, the Consolidated Resource Center approved the Washington
State Emergency Management Division's $110,887 request for Architectural & Engineering Services to assess the site
and develop conceptual design options. An RFP was advertised by Whatcom County in March 2020 and Herrera
Environmental was chosen to complete the study. The study will assess outfall stabilization approaches to protect
property and infrastructure while enhancing aquatic habitat.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $420,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Harborview Road/Birch Bay Drive Stormwater Improvements (CR-1)
Item No. 13 / Database ID No. 07-217
Construction Funding Years : 2020 & 2021
Project Narrative:
This project involves upsizing the upland drainage system along Harborview Road from the intersection of Birch Bay
lynden Road to Birch Bay Drive, improving drainage along a portion of Birch Bay Drive, and connecting the existing
drainage system into a new marine outfall into Birch Bay.
Project Status:
Design will be completed in 2018, permitting in 2019, construction started in 2020 and completed in 2021,
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,505,000
Expenditures to Date: $585,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Holeman Avenue Stormwater Improvements (PW-1)
Item No. 14 / Database ID No. 07-242
Construction Funding Year(s): 2023
Project
The project goal is to reduce roadway flooding on Holeman Avenue by replacing undersized pipe and catch basins and
re-establish existing ditch to match pipe invert elevations. This area is particularly sensitive due to the steep, unstable
bluff along the shoreline and the concern is that flooding could lead to bluff failure and property damage. This is a
critical public safety issue.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2022 and construction scheduled to take place in 2023.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $475,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Lora Lane Drainage & Tide Gate Modifications (TC1-2)
item No. 151 Database ID No. 18-008
Construction Funding Year(s)• 2024
Project Narrative:
The project involves replacing the existing flap gate structure with a self-regulating side -hinged tide gate that would aim
to improve drainage from the ditch bordering Leisure Park at Lora Lane and improve fish passage. The embankment
surrounding the tide gate would be repaired and stabilized and the culvert passing under Birch Bay Drive from the tide
gate would be repaired and connected to a Type 2 stormwater vault on the east side of Birch Bay Drive, which would
allow access for maintenance.
Project Status:
Preliminary engineering design will begin in 2022 and be completed in 2023. Construction is scheduled to take place in
2024.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,405,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Wooldridge Avenue & Sunset Drive Stormwater Improvements (TC-2)
Item No. 161 Database ID No. 13-007
Construction Funding Years : 2025
Project Narrative:
This project will improve the conveyance system along Wooldridge Avenue, Jackson Road and Sunset Drive by
upsizing pipes, installing or replacing catch basins and culverts, reestablishing roadside ditches, installing a water
quality filter vault and 100 linear feet of water quality treatment swale.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2023-2024 and construction is scheduled to take place in 2025.
Total Estimated Project Cost:
DOE Water Quality Grant: $750,000*
BBWARM: $470,000
Total: $1,220,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Hillsdale Stormwater Improvements, Phase 1 (HL-C-1)
Item No. 17 / Database ID No. 19-002
Construction Funding Year(s): 2026
Project Narrative:
This project involves upsizing pipes, replacing catch basins, installing new drain line, and replacing blind tee
connections on Morgan, Cottonwood and Birch Bay Drives to reduce flooding and allow for maintenance.
Project Status:
Pre -design was completed in 2014, final design will be completed in 2025 and construction of Phase 1 scheduled to
take place in 2026.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $750,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Morrison Ave & Terrill Drive Stormwater Improvements (TC2-1)
Item No. 18 / Database ID No. 19-003
Construction Funding Years : 2027
Project Narrative:
This project involves installing new storm drain line on Morrison Ave and Willow Drive, replacing and re -grading the
storm drain system at Terrill Drive to reduce flooding and issues due to sediment build-up and subsidence.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2025-2026 and construction in 2027.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $750,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Normar Place Stormwater Improvements (BP-1)
Item No. 19 / Database ID No. 19-004
Construction Funding Years): 2028
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative:
This project involves upsizing pipes, replacing catch basins and installing an outfall pipe over the bluff with an energy
dissipater at Normar Place to reduce roadway flooding, scour and sediment transport.
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2026-2027 and construction in 2028.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $250,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility
Item No. 20 / Database ID No: 07-030
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Construction Funding Year(s): 2019-2021 1
This project is located parallel to Birch Bay Drive from Cedar Avenue to the mouth of Terrell Creek. This is an
approximate 1.5 mile natural beach berm with pedestrian facility to provide soft -shore erosion protection, habitat
enhancement, and encourage pedestrian use along Birch Bay Drive. This multi -beneficial project is included in the Six -
Year WRIP to reflect contributions from TAP road funds, STP road funds, WC Road fund, BBWARM, REST, and EDI.
Project Status:
Construction is scheduled to begin 2019 with completion spring of 2021. To lessen impacts to the tourist economy and
aquatic habitat issues, the construction window will begin after Labor Day and suspend prior to Memorial Day.
Total Estimated Project Cost:
STP Road
$2,550,000
TAP Road
$620,000
WC Road
$6,785,000
REET
$745,000
EDI
$500,000
BBWARM:
$250,000
Total:
$11,450,000
Whatcom County Public Works — Stormwater Division
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Shallow Shores Culvert Relocation
Item No. 21 / Database ID No. 18-007
Construction Funding Year(s): 2022
2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
The existing cross -culvert located at 326 Shallow Shore Drive discharges onto the western edge of the lake front parcel.
During heavy storm events discharge from the cross -culvert overwhelms an existing private culvert which conveys
stormwater to the lake resulting in regular flooding and inundation throughout the rainy season.
The County currently has an undeveloped right-of-way (Bass Street) to the lake approximately 300 feet north of the
existing outfall along Shallow Shore Drive which could serve as an alternate to the existing outfall. The project will
evaluate water quality alternatives that may be installed prior to discharging in Lake Samish
Project Status:
Design is anticipated in 2021 and construction scheduled to take place in 2022.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $365,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Marietta Acquisition
Item No. 22 / Database ID No. 07-002
Construction Funding Year(s): 2001 - Present
Project Narrative:
Acquisition of residential properties in the frequently -flooded repetitive flood loss area of Marietta, removal of existing
structures and restoration of properties with native vegetation.
Project Status:
Property acquisition began in 2001 and is ongoing. As properties are acquired, structures are removed and native
vegetation is planted. All acquisitions are voluntary and the project is ongoing as current property owners decide to sell
their properties. Estimated project cost includes some funding for cleanup of up to four former gas stations, though the
exact nature of the work is still undefined.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $3,500,000
Expenditures to Date: $1,924,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Marine Drive Levee 2020 Damage Repair
Item No. 23 / Database ID No. 20-001
Construction Funding Years : 2021
The Marine Drive Levee provides flood protection during smaller, more frequent floods to the Marietta area and Slater
Road. The levee is located on property owned by the Washington Department of Wildlife who is managing the property for
wildlife. The levee backslope was damaged in several locations during flooding in 2020. The project involves restoring the
levee crest and backslope to the original geometry while trying to minimize the impacts to existing vegetation.
Project Status:
The project is in the initial design phase. Construction is anticipated for summer of 2021. The FCZD is planning on
utilizing FEMA funds to partially fund the project.
Total Estimated Cost: $345,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Abbott Levee Protection and Improvement Project
Item No. 24 ( Database ID No. 16.007
Construction Funding Year — 2021 - 2023
Project Narrative:
The project is located along Abbott Road about 1.7 miles east of Hannegan Road. Recent erosion along the Nooksack
River has removed a section of riprap that previously protected the land adjacent to the Abbott Levee and Abbott Road.
Phase1 of this project will address the ongoing erosion in this location. The FCZD is also investigating possible road and
levee setback options to improve the upstream tie-in of the levee and address a deficiency identified by the US Army
Corps of Engineers to maintain the levee's eligibility in the PL 84-99 Levee Rehabilitation Program. This work will be
implemented as a second phase of the project.
Project Status:
The project is currently in the preliminary engineering design phase. The FZCD has contracted with an engineering
consultant to design measures to help arrest the ongoing erosion with construction planned for summer of 2021. The
reach assessment will also provide the technical basis for developing alternatives for upstream improvements as Phase 2.
Total Estimated Cost: $3,200,000
Expenditures to Date: $310,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Lyndon Levee Improvement
Item No. 25 / Database ID No. 16-003
Construction Funding Years : 2021
One 24" culvert and one 48" culvert are located less than 50 feet apart providing interior drainage through the Lynden
Levee. One of the pipes drains a channel that flows through the City of Lynden's wastewater treatment plant. The levee
has overtopped where the culverts are located, damaging the levee backslope and the small berm that separates the
drainage channel from a water treatment settling pond. The conceptual design developed as part of the System -wide
Improvement Framework (SWIF) planning process includes relocating the treatment plant drainage channel through a
forested area further away from the pond, connecting the two drainages, and replacing the two culverts with a single
larger fish -passable culvert with a side -hinge flood gate.
Project
This project is being implemented collaboratively by the FCZD and the USACE. The culvert replacement and levee
improvement are being designed by the USACE as part of a levee rehabilitation project. The County is currently at a 60%
design level for the reconfigured drainage channel behind the levee. Construction for both portions of this job is expected
in 2021. Total project cost includes USACE construction direct contribution.
Total Estimated Cost: $1,989,000
Expenditures to Date: $136,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Jones Creek Debris Flow Protection
Item No. 26 / Database ID No. 07-105
Construction Funding Years : 2022
Project Narrative:
This project includes acquisition of residential properties in the high hazard area of the Jones Creek alluvial fan and
construction of a setback deflection berm to route debris flows around the town of Acme. The project includes
realignment of Turkington Road at the location where is crosses the berm.
Project Status:
Property acquisition began in 2005 and is ongoing. Preliminary design has been performed for the deflection berm and a
preferred alternative for Turkington Road has been selected. Detailed design and acquisition of additional lands needed
are underway.
Total Estimated Cost: $6,657,000
Expenditures to Date: $1,682,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Cougar Creek Early Action Project / Neevel Levee Bank Stabilization
Item No. 27 / Database ID No. 16-008
Construction Funding Year(s): 2022
Project Narrative:
The Neevel Levee provides varying levels of protection to a significant amount of agricultural land. Approximately 250 feet
of the levee running along Cougar Creek is over -steepened and experiencing sloughing of the riverward face. A
stabilization project incorporating large woody debris at the toe and reducing the slope of the riverward face is proposed
in the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) to resolve the deficiency identified by the US Army Corps of
Engineers and keep the levee eligible for repair under the Public Law (PL) 84-99 Program. An early action project
developed through the Floodplain Integrated Planning (FLIP) process includes replacement of the Cougar Creek flood
gate and installation of large woody debris in the channel downstream. This project includes both of these components.
Project Status:
Conceptual designs have been developed as part of the SWIF and FLIP planning processes. Detailed design has not
been initiated yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $1,360,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Everson Overflow Pipeline Stabilization
Item No. 28 / Database ID No. 20-002
Construction Funding Years : 2023
Project Narrative:
A portion of the bank within the Everson overflow corridor was damaged during the 2020 flood season. The damage site
is located near a petroleum pipe crossing the Nooksack River. The FCZD is exploring options to stabilize the bank and
protect the high ground divide that controls how much overflow occurs at Everson.
Project Status:
The project is in the initial design phase. Construction is anticipated for summer of 2023. The FCZD is planning on
utilizing FEMA funds to partially fund the project. Initial cost estimate are for design purposed only.
Total Estimated Design Cost: $160,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Truck Road 2020 Flood Damage
Item No. 291 Database ID No. 20-003
Construction Funding Year(s): 2023
The project is located along Truck Road about 0.3 miles easterly from Mt. Baker Highway (SR 542). During high-water
events of the 2017/2018 winter, the North Fork Nooksack River eroded the unprotected bank of Truck Road to within 13
feet of the roadway surface. This prompted an emergency project to construct a passive riprap revetment underneath a
section of the roadway to provide immediate protection. Flooding during 2020 eroded the remaining bank exposing the
recently constructed riprap revetment and destabilizing a portion of the north bound lane. Jersey barriers were placed by
county crews to block off this lane to traffic. The FCZD is evaluating road realignment and bank stabilization alternatives
to provide a long-term solution in this area.
Project Status:
An analysis of road realignment and bank stabilization alternatives is planned for 2021. Preliminary design of the preferred
alternatives will be initiated once the preferred alternative is selected. Construction of the road setback is anticipated to
occur in 2023. The FCZD is seeking FEMA funds to partially fund the project. Project cost listed is for design only.
Total Estimated Design Cost: $160,000
Expenditures to Date: $0 --
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Bertrand Creek Levee Stabilization
Item No. 30 / Database ID No. 16-005
Construction Funding Years : 2023
Project
The Bertrand Creek Right and Left Bank Levees are designed to overtop during larger floods, but provide protection to
agricultural land during the growing season. The left bank levee has a 250 foot long section where erosion is threatening
the levee prism. The right bank levee face is sloughing at three locations with a total length of approximately 250 feet. The
levees will have to be repaired to remain eligible for rehabilitation through the Public Law (PL) 84-99 program.
Project Status:
A conceptual design has been developed as part of the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) planning process.
Detailed design has not been initiated yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $190,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Devries Levee Improvements
Item No. 31 / Database ID No. 16-008
Construction Funding Year(s): 2025
Project Narrative:
This project involved widening the levee crest and backsloping the levee to meet the USACE's levee geometry standards
(SW I F project).
Project Status:
A conceptual design has been developed as part of the SWIF planning process. Detailed design has not been initiated
yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $250,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Upper Hampton Levee Improvements
Item No. 32 / Database ID No. 16-006
Construction Funding Years : 2025
Project Narrative:
Several deficiencies were identified by the US Army Corps of Engineers on the Upper Hampton Levee. Improvements to
the levee geometry are proposed in two locations and improvement to address seepage is proposed at a third location.
Project Status:
A conceptual design has been developed as part of the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) planning process.
Detailed design has not been initiated yet.
Total Estimated Cost: $700,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Ferndale Levee Improvement Project
Item No. 33 / Database ID No. 07.104
Construction Funding Years : 2025. 2026
Project Narrative:
Two levee segments, one sponsored by the City of Ferndale and one by the FCZD and Diking District #1, provide
protection to the three treatment facilities along Ferndale Road. The US Army Corps of Engineers has identified several
deficiencies along these two levee segments, including a gap in which super sacks filled with sand have been placed. The
1999 Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan recommended improving these levees to provide 100-year
protection to the City and the treatment facilities. The System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) also includes this
project to address the identified levee deficiencies.
Project Status:
This project is currently in the design phase. Alternative analysis is being conducted by an engineering consultant. A 60
percent design level plan of the proposed levee configuration is anticipated Fall of 2022. Grant funding has been secured
to complete this design. Construction of the project is anticipated in 2025 or 2026.
Total Estimated Design Cost: $1,200,000
Expenditures to Date: $550,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Glacier -Gallup Creeks Alluvial Fan Restoration
Item No. 341 Database ID No. 18-006
Construction Funding Years : 2026
The Glacier Creek Levee on the left (west) bank of the creek was constructed in the 1960s to prevent
overflows into Gallup Creek and damage to State Route (SR) 542. Since construction, the levee has been
subject to ongoing damage. Constriction of the Glacier -Gallup channel migration zone (CMZ) has exacerbated
aggradation upstream of SR 542 and severely degraded fish habitat. WSDOT replaced the Gallup Creek
bridge and is working to construct a new bridge over Glacier Creek and the alluvial fan between the two
creeks. The FCZD is developing a project in coordination with WSDOT and is evaluating the feasibility of full or
partial removal of levees blocking natural channel migration on the Glacier and Gallup Creeks alluvial fan and
construction of a setback levee on Gallup Creek to protect the Community of Glacier.
Project Status:
A feasibility study and alternatives analysis for evaluating levee removal and setback alternatives was initiated
in late 2018. Preliminary design of the preferred alternative will be initiated once the preferred alternative is
selected. Construction of the levee removal and setback is anticipated to occur concurrently with the Glacier
Creek bridge replacement in 2026.
Total Estimated Project Cost: TBD
Expenditures to Date: $185,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Dahlberg Wetland Mitigation Site
Item No. 35 I Database ID No. 20-004
Construction Funding Year(s): 2020 - 21
Project Narrative:
The FCZD is working to restore a recently purchased property northeast of Ferndale. The property has a dilapidated farm
house. The site will be utilized for wetland mitigation on future project.
Project Status:
FCZD has purchased the subject property and in working on demolishing the existing structure on site. Planting and
restoring will follow.
Total Estimated Cost: $100,000
Expenditures to Date: $0
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Floodplain Acquisition
Item No. 36 / Database ID No. 07-002
Acquisition Funding Years : 2017- TBD
Reach -scale projects to reconfigure flood infrastructure are being evaluated through the integrated planning processes
that started with the System -wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) and has transitioned into the Floodplain Integrated
Planning (FLIP) process. The goal of this work is to reduce flood risk and expenditures and restore habitat and the
processes that form it.
Voluntary acquisition of lands is proposed to enable future levee reconfigurations to reduce flood risk and future levee
repairs, while improving habitat.
Project Status:
Acquisition of one property in Reach 4 was completed in 2020. Discussions with additional property owners will occur in
2021 and 2022.
Total Estimated Cost: TBD
Expenditures to Date: $1,035,000
Whatcom County Public Works — River & Flood Division 2021-2026 Six -Year WRIP
Project Narrative — Exhibit A
Emergency/New Projects
Item No. 37 Database ID No. 08-003
Construction Funding Year(s): 2021 - 2026
Project Narrative: _
This item provides funding to address unanticipated projects resulting from new damage to flood control facilities.
Project Status:
Design and construction to occur as necessary.
Total Estimated Project Cost: $125,000 to $425,000/year
Expenditures to Date: N/A
Due to the nature of this item, no map exists. Board of Supervisors review and prioritization will be sought at the
appropriate time.