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Green Mountain is worth more standing
, it is one of the last wild places on the Kitsap Peninsula, beloved by recreationists and home to vulnerable species and imperiled ecosystems.
Green Mountain State Forest spans 6,500 acres and contains some of the
last remaining native forests on the Kitsap Peninsula
. In a region heavily impacted by urban development and industrial clearcutting, these forests offer one of the Puget Lowlands'
best remaining chances to restore a large, contiguous expanse of old-growth habitat.
Geologically, Green Mountain stands apart. While much of the surrounding Puget Lowlands were shaped by glacial deposits from the last Ice Age, Green Mountain and its neighboring hills are formed from volcanic basalt over 2.5 million years old. This
ancient bedrock supports rare ecosystems found nowhere else in the region
, including Kitsap County’s only significant cliff system on Green Mountain’s expansive, roadless south slope.
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At the KEC-hosted
Preserving Natural Areas through Action Workshop
on June 26, Joshua Wright of the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition (pictured in the top banner) alerted us “
it is clear that to be successful on Green Mountain, we need to up the pressure on the County Commissioners, and make sure that they are hearing from as many constituents as possible in support of protecting the mountain.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
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| KEC News and Summer Plans
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We are very pleased that the Kitsap Board of County Commissioners has voted to
Keep Kitsap Green
, by protecting rural Kitsap from large-scale residential overdevelopment. |
Thank you,
everyone who spoke up, wrote in, or posted their desire to protect Kitsap County from overdevelopment. Your voices and actions made a difference!
Read about the June 23rd decision.
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KEC Presents
is NOT presenting in July or August, but headed outdoors for a bit of naturalizing, and will return to Kingston Village Green with a
Year of the Rural
presentation on
Sept 21
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Instead, KEC is hosting a
5-Year Strategic Planning Workshop
for
KEC Members
on
July 20
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Learn more and RSVP
for this important planning workshop.
Becoming a Member is now fast and easy
–
simply click to get started!
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By popular demand, joining KEC is now
online
. We will also continue to make improvements to our website throughout the summer.
If you are interested in being on the new website review team, please
reply here
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We welcome you to join KEC as we strive to
Keep Kitsap GREEN
—the goal of restoring ecological balance. In the face of the climate crisis and the relentless expansion of suburban areas encroaching on Kitsap County’s forests and streams, we must do more than prevent further damage to our natural spaces - we must actively work toward ecological restoration. We advocate for policies that protect Kitsap’s rural areas from overdevelopment, insisting that all building developments fully mitigate the damage they do to forests, waters, and wildlife. We protect and work to enhance wildlife corridors, clean water sources, biodiversity, and vibrant communities.
Your membership and donations are 100% tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
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| Federal Assault on Forests - July 9
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The first of three
PNWCA webinars
beginning on
Wed. July 9th
at
7pm
will dive deep on the
Fix Our Forests Act
and Trump’s “
One Big Beautiful Budget Bill
”, examining the devastating impacts it would inflict on our forests, public lands, and communities— and
what we can do to resist it
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| Year of the Rural: What is it? -
Survey Deadline
- July 11
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Are you wondering what the
Year of the Rural
is? This year, Kitsap County is adding the
Rural and Resource Lands
chapter to the
Comprehensive Plan
. Explore the dynamic and informative 30% draft Chapter
Story Map
to learn about the chapter’s vision, key terms, zoning summaries and preliminary goals and strategies.
Once you’ve explored the story map,
take action!
Give your input
through the
Rural and Resource Lands Survey 2.0
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This is your opportunity to shape rural priorities and values.
Deadline: July 11
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| Enl!ghten Forum: Commissioner Christine Rolfes - July 18
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Christine Rolfes
On Local Leadership: A Window into Regional Priorities and Politics
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July 18, 6pm
During her talk, Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes will draw on her experience in local and state elected office to update us on regional initiatives in healthcare, housing, transportation, and environmental protection, and provide commentary or insight into topical items of interest.
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| Friends of Miller Bay - July 19
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Please mark your calendars and join us for this community event!
Miller Bay Martin Marine Park- Seacrest Ave NE
Questions? Contact Sheri Flynn
mgfsbf@comcast.net
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Friends of Miller Bay seeks Board members!
Get involved with a local, non-profit grassroots organization focused on protecting and preserving the Miller Bay watershed. We look for opportunities to care for our unique ecosystem through stewardship, preservation and education. Several Board positions are open for a 2-year term beginning 01/01/26.
Contact: Karen Molinari,
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| Great Peninsula Conservancy
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Community Nature Walk at Clear Creek Trail:
Saturday, July 12th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Discovery Play Days – Intertidal Investigations
: Wednesday, July 23rd, 10 am - 12 pm
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| Your continuing support throughout the year funds our environmental education and advocacy to
Keep Kitsap GREEN
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