KECP: Water & Kitsap's Future - Hydrology & Sustainability | 5.18.2025
KEC • May 18, 2025
KEC Presents at the Village Green
Speaker: Ben Harrison, Water Resources Scientist, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
When: Sunday, May 18, 2025 - 3-5 pm
- Where: Kingston Village Green Community Center
- 26159 Dulay Road NE, Kingston, WA 98346
- Refreshments: Bring your favorite snacks to share
- Poster: Download, print & share
In Part 2 of our 3-part series on Water, we take a closer look at the hydrology and sustainability of our local water supply. What is the impact of climate and land use on streamflow and the unique challenges for the county, including many disconnected small drainages, heterogeneous small aquifers, and groundwater and rainfall dependence? What are the current pressures on Kitsap water management and the science behind water resources locally? Gaining a better understanding of, and more responsible stewardship of our local watersheds.
Join the Green Mountain Summit discussion on protecting DNR trust lands at Green Mountain. Joshua Wright of LFDC will explain what’s at stake & how citizens can help.
The KC Board of Commissioners (BOCC) is holding a public hearing on the Year of the Rural documents on Nov 10, 5:30pm. KEC submitted this letter to the BOCC.
Alex Budd, PNW Forest Climate Alliance, & Seth Zuckerman, "A Forest of Your Own" author, discuss Federal Forest Policy and our goal of Ecological Forestry in Kitsap.
