HomeMy WebLinkAboutC_Duwamish Comments_240920.pdfDUWAMISH TRIBE
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9/20/2024
City of Renton
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Dear Alex Morganroth,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Renton Windsock &243 Building Apron to allow for
maintenance and improvement at the Renton Municipal Airport located at 243 West Perimeter Rd in
Renton.Based on the information provided and our understanding of the project and its APE,the
Duwamish Tribe would recommend an archaeological survey,especially if any groundbreaking activity
occurs below fill,topsoil or other impervious surfaces into native soil.This is an area that the Duwamish
Tribe considers culturally significant and has a High probability to have unknown archaeological deposits.
We note that there are 9 historical and ancestral Duwamish place names within about a mile of the
project location.The DAHP WISAARD predictive model indicates that an archaeological survey is highly
advised with a high risk for encountering cultural resources.We also note that there is an inadvertent
discovery plan in place for unanticipated cultural resource finds in the SEPA checklist for Federally
recognized tribes.The Duwamish Tribe would request that we are also notified as we are a treaty (Treaty
of Point Elliott)tribe.
We request that if any archaeological work or monitoring is performed,we would like notification.
Cultural and archaeological resources are non-renewable and are best discovered prior to ground
disturbance.The Tribe would also like the opportunity to be present if or when an archaeologist is on
site.
In addition,the Tribe strongly recommends only native vegetation be used for any proposed landscaping
to enhance habitat for fish and wildlife,and native avian life and native pollinators.The Tribe supports
observing critical area tracts and stream buffers to preserve any remaining wetlands and stream buffers.
Loss of wetland habitat is known to affect the viability of fish,water quality and increase the effects of
seasonal urban flooding.
Thank you,
Duwamish Tribal Historic Preservation
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Duwamish Tribe |4705 W.Marginal Way SW,Seattle,WA 98106 |206-431-1582
www.duwamishtribe.org