KECP: Water as Habitat Forum | 6.15.2025
KEC • June 1, 2025
KEC Presents at the Village Green
FORUM PANEL:
Paul Dorn, Friends of Miller Bay Board Member
Charlie Kratzer, Hydrologist, Suquamish Tribe
Ben Harrison, Water Resources Scientist, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
Tom Doty, Amphibian Biologist
Michael Higgins, Habitat Biologist, Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
WHEN: Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 3-5 pm
- WHERE: Kingston Village Green Community Center
- 26159 Dulay Road NE, Kingston, WA 98346
- REFRESHMENTS: Bring your favorite snacks to share
In Part 3 of our 3-part series on Water, our forum panel discusses local water and how it functions as a healthy habitat for flora and fauna. We take a closer look at four types of water habitat: Stormwater; Ponds & Wetlands; Rivers; Seawater – and,
- Riparian zones for each of these
- Water quality testing when funds and resources aren’t available
- Impact of toxins and pollutants
- How does nature counteract the toxins and maintain life in this water ?
- Damming of water
- What’s the interplay among the types of water that connect with your area of attention?
LEARN MORE:
- Is a River Alive? (podcast) Robert Macfarlane
- Darkening Oceans (article) The Guardian
- Crunchy Seabirds (article) Inside Climate News
- Homewaters (book) David Williams
- Backyard Habitat Grants Kitsap Conservation District
KEC signs letter urging Gov Ferguson to take immediate action to protect Washington’s remaining legacy forests from logging, citing public support & policy failures.
PGFHP’s Grand Opening Celebration on May 28 is a great chance to explore the park’s many activities and connect with others who care about this special place.
As drought looms we learn about our local water source, regulatory protections, the impact of increased development, and what we can do to Keep Kitsap Green.
