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06/11/2026

We are SO very thankful for the help of the volunteers from Windermere who all came out to help us on our GRACE Program Farm at our Conservation District office last week! Your hard work is every appreciated!

Are you prepared for wildfire season this summer? We wanted to share a bunch of resources for Farmers and Homeowners ali...
06/10/2026

Are you prepared for wildfire season this summer? We wanted to share a bunch of resources for Farmers and Homeowners alike, so that everyone can rest more assured that they have a plan in place for times of emergency.

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue offers FREE wildfire home site risk assessments. A wildfire prevention expert will visit your property for approximately one hour and will provide you with:
- Basics of wildfire behavior and how homes ignite
- A list of practical ways to lessen your wildfire risk
- Potential wildfire risk funding opportunities
​(https://www.ckfr.org/wildfire-preparation/)

There has been a Washington Wildfire tracking app that was developed, check it out here for the ability to have live-tracking of current wildfires, evacuation recommendations, as well as smoke and wind advisories! (https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/washington-state-wildfire-map/ -fire-tracker)

Don't want to download an app? Sign up for wildfire warnings as well as local and state weather alerts at (mil.wa.gov/alerts ) to get the latest updates on wildfire risks in your area. These alerts provide early warnings when conditions are dangerous or expected to become hazardous due to high temperatures, dry weather, or strong winds.

Staying informed is one of the most important ways you can stay safe during wildfire season. Please chat with your friends and neighbors this summer about your plans if things take a turn for the worse- it's all about knowledge, awareness, and prevention!

Gooood morning and hello to all my worm-loving or compost-minded friends here in Kitsap County! Do you have a growing fo...
06/09/2026

Gooood morning and hello to all my worm-loving or compost-minded friends here in Kitsap County! Do you have a growing food waste pile or a backyard compost pile needing some attention? If so, perhaps adding a worm bin to your system would be the way to go!

Kitsap County Government is encouraging folks to dive head-first (not literally!! Ew!👃🤢) into what goes into their compost. Not only is it beneficial to balance the inputs of the compost (a mix of "green" debris and "brown" debris) but maintaining your own backyard compost pile helps our community balance the overall composition of our landfills!

Did you know? Washington State is committed to reducing landfill-disposed organic material by 75% by 2030. To help them with their goal, Kitsap County has been pushing to reduce edible food disposed in landfills by at least 20%. Composting helps the climate and conserves our resources.

For example:
- Food in the landfill breaks down very slowly and emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
- Landfills are the third largest source of human-related methane emissions in the U.S.
- Composting reduces landfill waste by approximately 25%.
- Garbage from Kitsap County is shipped outside the county and travels over 300 miles to Oregon, while composting can be and is done locally on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Take a look at the Kitsap County Composting webpage for more details,(https://www.kitsap.gov/pw/Pages/compost.aspx). They're offering a FREE compost kitchen toolkit from Kitsap County Solid Waste Division when you pledge to prioritize putting food into your yard waste cart!

Since the last one was so well received and since we adore getting to hear how the work is impactful from a crew member'...
06/06/2026

Since the last one was so well received and since we adore getting to hear how the work is impactful from a crew member's perspective, we've got another post written by the Social Media Manager on the Washington Conservation Corp crew, Molly Lavy, that has been assisting our programs throughout their 2025-2026 Term!

"Let's talk about "Right Plant, Right Place!"

A phrase our WCC Supervisor, Joe Albrecht, holds near and dear to his heart. During our time with Kitsap Conservation District, we have learned just how important this saying truly is. Understanding each plant, and their individual needs, can greatly improve the survival rate of your site.

"It is vital to scout your site and determine all the factors that will impact the health of your plants, such as; sun exposure, soil type, water table depth, height of surrounding plants (deciduous or evergreen), competitive invasives, wildlife and potential of flooding." - Diego Lechuga, WCC Crew Assistant Supervisor

We plant with the goal of leaving something beautiful and sustainable for generations to come. And in the words of another one of our crew members, Savannah Henry, "WE were the right plant in the right place." 💚

When, where, or which plants have you helped find their right place?"

There are so many examples on our KCD property of how to best manage and reduce water waste problems- this gravel infilt...
06/05/2026

There are so many examples on our KCD property of how to best manage and reduce water waste problems- this gravel infiltration trench being one of them! But you may ask, "How exactly does a gravel infiltration trench help us out on our GRACE Program Farm?"

I'd be more than happy to tell you! These types of infiltration trenches are normally designed to handle the amount of water flowing over and around the area. This is an example of a closer/subsurface infiltration trench, whereas open trenches have a layer of exposed rock.

The GRACE Program collects 71,000 gallons of water annually off our our 96'x30' high tunnel. During the winter, rain water is caught by the gutters attached to the growing tunnel and is stored in seven large cisterns. This water is used to irrigate during the growing season. However, it doesn't stop raining once the cisterns are filled, so the excess water enters our closed-loop trench system where it flows into a sedimentation basin and then into the underground pipe after that. The pipe located along the length of the trench is perforated to allow the water to easily drip through, permeating the gravel pit and allowing the water to replenish the groundwater deep below the soil. Gone are the days where water would pool in our farm fields. The drainage provided by this infiltration trench is an incredibly beneficial end-effect for the efficiency of the farm.

Are you battling stormwater issues of your own on your property? Curious about potential solutions and want to chat with an expert? Perhaps you have an area that would be perfect for a stormwater-related development, such as a Rain Garden? Feel free to reach out to us- we'd love to speak with you!

Hey there Kitsap County! Do you have questions about composting and want to learn more? Then, listen up! 😁WSU Extension ...
06/04/2026

Hey there Kitsap County! Do you have questions about composting and want to learn more? Then, listen up! 😁

WSU Extension here in Kitsap County is offering classes to help educate anyone attempting to delve into home/backyard composting. They'll cover what should/shouldn't be composted, how to select for a balance of "browns and greens" materials, how to tell when compost is "ready", and much more!

Enrollment is first‑come, first‑served and limited to 25 participants per series to ensure a high‑quality, interactive learning experience. Be sure to bring as many questions as you can! There are currently four classes that have been scheduled for the summer of 2026!

- Saturday, May 30th (10am – 12:30pm) Backyard Composting Class
- Friday, June 5th (4:30pm-7pm) Backyard Composting Class
- Friday, Sept. 18th (4:30pm-7pm) Backyard Composting Class
- Saturday, Sept. 19th (10am -12:30pm) Backyard Composting Class

To find out specific information and to register for your desired class, check out their website! (https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/backyard-composting-workshops/)

Did you know Blackjack Creek is one of the longest salmon streams in Kitsap County? Stretching nearly 20 miles into Sinc...
06/03/2026

Did you know Blackjack Creek is one of the longest salmon streams in Kitsap County? Stretching nearly 20 miles into Sinclair Inlet, this creek supports Coho, Chinook, summer and fall Chum, Steelhead, and Cutthroat trout making it an important home for salmon and other wildlife in our community.

For that reason, our Backyard Habitat Program is looking to work with landowners who own UNINCORPORATED streamside property in the Blackjack Creek Watershed. Our program helps landowners remove fish passage barriers, refuse, concrete and riprap from the stream, as well as remove noxious weeds from the riparian area, install habitat logs, native plants, and much more!

Swipe to see an example of one of our fish passage barrier removal projects from last year on Ruby Creek. If you are interested in working with us, please reach out to [email protected] or give us a call at (360) 689-6094!

We couldn't be happier to get this post up- completely written by the Social Media Manager on the Washington Conservatio...
05/30/2026

We couldn't be happier to get this post up- completely written by the Social Media Manager on the Washington Conservation Corp crew that has been assisting our programs throughout their 2025-2026 Term! This post comes from Molly Lavy 😁 Thanks a bundle for the wonderful work you and your crew do to help restore riparian habitat here in Kitsap.

"What is one thing everyone in Washington loves? SALMON!

It's easy to see us pulling blackberry and think that's all there is to it, but it goes much deeper than that! By removing invasive plants and installing native vegetation we are improving salmon habitat. This provides proper shade (water temperature), erosion control, bank stabilization, homes for wild life and insects and much more! All of these factors play a massive role in the health of our salmon populations and keep them returning year after year!

Thanks to Kitsap Conservation Districts Backyard Habitat Program we are able to improve stream habitats flowing throughout residential properties in all of Kitsap! Our crew at Washington Conservation Corps are always excited to jump in and support these meaningful projects!

"Salmon is such an important keystone species. The work we do now will help build an environment in which future generations of salmon can thrive!" -Maximillian Talbott, WCC Crew Member

What's your favorite species of Salmon? 🐟💚"

The tomatoes were all transplanted into GRACE Program Farm's high tunnel system just this last week- how exciting! That'...
05/29/2026

The tomatoes were all transplanted into GRACE Program Farm's high tunnel system just this last week- how exciting! That's one of the best signs that summer is right around the corner! ☀🌱🍅

How do you like to remind yourself of summer's arrival? Let us know in the comments below! 😁💚

Hello livestock owners near and far!! Do you have a spare hour or two this evening and want to join a Zoom Meeting cover...
05/27/2026

Hello livestock owners near and far!! Do you have a spare hour or two this evening and want to join a Zoom Meeting covering the topic of "Firewise Practices on Livestock Farms"?

We just wanted to share this lovely program being put on by Pierce Conservation District in partnership with the Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART).

Throughout the workshop, presenters will discuss best practices to reduce wildfire risk and protect animals, infrastructure, and feed. Participants will learn how wildfire behaves in agricultural settings, common ignition sources on farms, and Firewise defensible space concepts around barns, homes, and hay storage.

The workshop also covers livestock‑specific emergency planning, including evacuation and shelter‑in‑place strategies, coordinating with neighbors, and preparing animals and equipment ahead of fire season. Attendees will leave with a simple checklist and clear action steps they can put into practice right away to build a safer, more resilient operation.

Interested? Want to sign up or just learn a little bit more information? Check out this link to be directed to Pierce CD's signup page! (https://www.piercecd.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2784)

 

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