Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands Watershed Council 2017
KGI Watershed 158 sq miles/ 101,000 acres 60,000 people 179 miles of marine shoreline 8,500 acres of shellfish growing area 10 islands 54 streams (approx.) 5 salmonid species
Our Purpose Foster wise stewardship of the watershed
Background 1996 Initiated KGI Watershed Action Plan Adopted (by resolution) by the City of Gig Harbor, Pierce County & Kitsap County Watershed Council established to oversee plan implementation 5-Year Action Agenda 2008-2013 Draft 5-Year Action Agenda 2014-2017
Priorities Provide a support network for partners Provide a reliable source of information 2017 focus areas Geographic: Islands Project: Lampson property Topic: Tree Canopy
Support Partners Lu Winsor Grants Public Events 5-Year Action Agenda Coordination Parks Summit
Reliable Information Data Summit Clearinghouse Presenters and panels Indicators project
2017 Focus Areas Islands Lampson project Tree Canopy
Watershed Council Participants Harbor WildWatch Crescent Valley Alliance Pierce Conservation District Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Pierce County Surface Water Management Friends of Burley Lagoon Peninsula Light Company Pierce Stream Team City of Gig Harbor Greater Gig Harbor Foundation
Opportunities to Partner Call us for data and contacts Participate in Donkey Creek Chum Festival or other events Lu Winsor Grant Program Specific projects Attend meetings/events Outreach/Social Media
Contact Information www.piercecountywa.org/kgi Barbara Ann Smolko bsmolko@co.pierce.wa.us (253) 798-6156