HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 23-048 Valley County Waterways Management Plan AdoptionMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 23-048
Meeting Date March 9, 2023
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Approve Resolution 23-06 Adopting the Valley County Waterways Management Plan as a planning document
Department Approvals
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Originator
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Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Originator
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
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Parks and Recreation
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Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
ASAP
Information Systems
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Valley County Waterways Management Plan (the Plan) addresses the desired future condition and management for all waterways across the County with additional strategic direction for
Lake Cascade, Big Payette Lake, Warm Lake, alpine lakes, and North Fork of the Payette River. While important to the County, unique management direction was not warranted at this time
for other waterways, such as Upper Payette Lake, Little Payette Lake, and Herrick Reservoir. Water plays an important role in the quality of life and economic development opportunities
for residents, second homeowners, recreation users, irrigation districts, and businesses.
The City of McCall provided financial and staff resources to assist Valley County in the development of the Plan. The respective jurisdictions will use this Plan to help guide future
recreation management while considering environmental stewardship of the lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. The Plan provides guiding direction for future waterway management, land use
standards, and best management practices (BMPs). Various agencies and partners will need to implement portions of the Plan as relevant to their jurisdiction. The Plan incorporates high
level best practices from land management agencies as well as other major recreation waterbodies across the nation within Idaho’s legal framework.
The recommendations for each water body use an Adaptive Management Program to provides the measurability and accountability. The Adaptive Management Program allows the community to be
adaptive, responsible, and decisive in optimizing the vision.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Resolution 23-06 adopting the Valley County Waterways Management Plan as a planning document for the City of McCall to address its respective jurisdiction and authorize the Mayor
to sign all necessary documents.
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