A community in partnership with a corporation for our future.

 

To view the map of EWMF treatment plots on NCShoreline waters click here:


2011 Letter from President Rick Robinson
Noxon Cabinet Shoreline Coalition Season Greetings.

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2011 Millfoil Treatment Plan


2011 NCSC Membership Renewal/Application

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EWMF TASK FORCE releases Draft Scoping Letter for 2010
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2010 Environmental Impact Statement and Comment Instructions available on line.  To view or print Click on the article's below:

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EWMEA Cover Letter


NCShorelines.com - Noxon Cabinet Shoreline Coalition - Services & Benefits


The goal of the Noxon Cabinet Shoreline Coalition (NCShorelines.com) is to enhance the ownership of property in our area by working collaboratively with interested groups in the area.

Your membership in our coalition can help us achieve that goal. Membership provides direct input into the planning and regulation of land-use on both public and private property throughout the Noxon/Cabinet basin. The more members in our coalition, the more credibility we have with our policy-making partners. Membership fees are used exclusively to obtain and disseminate information that directly benefits landowners along Noxon/Cabinet shorelines. Fees are a nominal $20 per year per landowner.

Member Services

Web Site. NCShorelines.com - Our goal is to have this website serve as a useful resource to help you learn more about the rules governing our shorelines. Our desire is to keep you informed about issues and actions under consideration that may affect you as property owners.

Representation. NCShorlines representatives participate in all Avista planning activities that affect private landowners along the shores of the Noxon and Cabinet Reservoirs. Your membership in the coalition ensures your interests are represented in this process.

Member Meetings and Surveys NCShorelines member meetings are a great opportunity to gather feedback and disseminate information to our members.

Areas of Concern

Some of the prime issues we currently focus on include:

Shoreline Issues:
Because Avista owns the shoreline along the Noxon and Cabinet Reservoirs, they must grant permission before you can make any changes to the shoreline. You must submit an application to Avista for a permit to make improvements such as installing docks, cutting down trees, protecting against erosion, etc. Where possible, we seek to streamline the permitting processes and provide the necessary information you need to navigate those processes.

Property Development/Improvements:
NCShoreline members are part of the committee that reviews applications for granting permit requests.

NCShorelines continues to play a key role in the property development planning process. This forum offers key stakeholders the opportunity to have their thoughts and opinions fairly represented and potentially influence key planning decisions. Your membership is your passkey to information on issues that may affect your property today and into the future.

Property Maintenance:
A key component to the NCShorelines mission is to help its members understand policy and procedures through accessible information about existing policy.

Whether you are thinking of putting in a new dock or gazebo, or eradicating some noxious weeds along your shoreline, your membership in the NCShorelines Coalition will provide you with assistance and information about the existing policies and procedures that will have an impact on your work. From Dock Design and Density Standards to Permitting processes, NCShorelines members have access to the most current information and support to help ensure a successful relationship on the shoreline.

Aquatic Weed Mitigation:
For a variety of reasons aquatic weeds have become a problem for many property owners along the shoreline. NCShorelines has received much comment from it’s members and others looking for solutions to mitigate the growth. To date there appears to be no permanent solution but the NCShorelines continues to explore options.

Water Quality:
NCShorlines members are very concerned about water quality in the reservoirs, Avista along with state and federal agencies continue to monitor water quality as it enters and leaves the reservoirs. Recent measurements indicate an elevation of nutrients. Because the water above Noxon Reservoir doesn’t reflect these elevated levels, the concern is that development along the reservoir may be a big contributor. Fertilizers and sewage would be the most likely culprits.

Wildife Management & Planning:
We believe it’s important to preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of the Noxon and Cabinet reservoirs. It is important for the stakeholders in the community that these natural resources are protected and preserved in light of the development pressures within the community.

As a member of the coalition, you have the opportunity to gain access to key stakeholders who continually influence this natural resource.

Please join us today and help us continue these valuable efforts. Again, membership is inexpensive, yet valuable for your future, and the future of our community.