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June 2017
Students on the Beach: Volunteers Needed!
Join 100, 5th grade students for a morning of beach activities at Scenic Beach State Park. Volunteers are needed to lead beach exploration events. Email Jeff Adams, jaws@uw.edu, if you’re able to attend!
Find out more »Septic Sense Workshop
Learn how to protect your investment and keep it happy for a lifetime of service. Kitsap County residents who own a septic system are welcome to attend a free workshop, including informative talks and technical assistance.
Find out more »Fisheries Day at the Ballard Locks
The annual Fisheries Day at the Ballard Locks will be part of the Locks Centennial Commemoration this year! Fisheries Day will have activities about salmon for people of all ages, with numerous organizations hosting booths. This event is free and open to the public. Stop by and visit the Waterfront Seattle information and photo booth to learn more about the project and take a free photo!
Find out more »Peer-Pier
Explore Hood Canal sea life with underwater night lights off our dock in a weekly Pier Peer experience. Class is complimentary and all are welcome to explore.
Find out more »FEMA Region 10 Natural Hazards Mitigation Planning Coffee Break Webinar
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plans (NHMP) and Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) both benefit communities striving to reduce risk to natural hazards. Though one plan is focused on the wildfire hazard and other is focused on multi-natural hazards, the requirements of what needs to be in the plans are similar. As a result, some communities have chosen to integrate the two planning documents. Join the FEMA Region 10 mitigation planning team as we highlight the benefits of integration, steps communities can…
Find out more »12th Annual Vashon-Maury Island Low Tide Celebration
The Keepers of Point Robinson and the Vashon Park District, in cooperation with other conservation-minded sponsors shown on the poster, announce the 12th annual Low Tide Celebration. This event, which is FREE, this year is on Saturday, 24 June, from 10AM to 3PM. The low tide this year is at 11:40 AM, and is a - 3.66 from the datum. What that means is that you will be able to walk out on to the sand flats, and see creatures…
Find out more »Shellfest 2017
Enjoy beach walks, exhibits and special children’s activities. Penn Cove Shellfish LLC will provide a shellfish lunch. Lunch is free with a suggested donation of $7 per person or $20 per family.
Find out more »Water Trails Beach Walk
Water Trails Beach Walk with Jeff Adams during the lowest daytime low tide in 2017
Find out more »Well Education and Testing
WET invites you to take a look at the health of your well and learn about keeping your drinking water safe. Washington State Department of Health recommends annual testing of individual wells for fecal coliform bacteria; testing your water is the best solution to identify possible contamination. WET provides homeowners with a local, inexpensive way to test their well water. COST: coliform sample ($25.00); lead sample ($15.00) Samples and WET Collection Form should be dropped off at the following locations between noon…
Find out more »What is the State of Your Oyster?
State of the Oyster Study volunteers invite you to join them to look at bacterial contamination on privately owned beaches in Hood Canal and throughout Puget Sound. See flyer for more information.
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