The Trustees have sought public input in the development of restoration ideas, through discussions with local public officials and at a public meeting. The Trustees met with the planning staff for the City of Bainbridge Island (COBI) on several occasions to discuss potential restoration projects. The Trustees also met with the Mayor of the COBI and the Bainbridge Island Park District (Park District) to discuss restoration options on February 12, 2007. A public meeting was held on May 1, 2008 at the Bainbridge Island City Hall to explain the need for restoration, the general restoration approach that the Trustees propose to use (restoration of key nearshore habitats), the NRDA restoration selection criteria used to evaluate project ideas, and the role that the public can play in the restoration process.

A draft restoration plan entitled, “Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Wyckoff/Eagle Harbor Site, Bainbridge Island, Washington” was released for public comment in October 2008. After considering public comments received on this document and making necessary modifications, the Trustees finalized the plan in January 2009. The plan will serve as the framework for restoration intended to address injuries to natural resources from releases of hazardous substances from the Wyckoff facility in Eagle Harbor. Link to Final Plan/EA 

A draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Strawberry Plant Park Shoreline Restoration Project was made available for public review in June, 2009. This draft SEA provided an analysis of impacts and explained the process used to meet regulatory requirements. The SEA was finalized in September 2009.

A draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Pritchard Park West Rip-Rap Shoreline Restoration Project went out for public review and comment in November 2009. This SEA is anticipated to be finalized shortly. This draft SEA provided an analysis of impacts and explains the process used to meet regulatory requirements.

A draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Pritchard Park East Bluff Shoreline Restoration Project is now available for public review with comments due on May 10, 2010. This draft SEA provides an analysis of impacts and explains the process being used to meet regulatory requirements.