1. Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands Watershed Council
2017

2. 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

3. Our Purpose
Foster wise stewardship of the watershed

4. 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
Draft 5-Year Action Agenda

5. Priorities Provide a support network for partners
Provide a reliable source of information
2017 focus areas
Geographic: Islands
Project: Lampson property
Topic: Tree Canopy

6. Support Partners Lu Winsor Grants Public Events 5-Year Action Agenda
Coordination
Parks Summit

7. Reliable Information Data Summit Clearinghouse Presenters and panels
Indicators project

8. 2017 Focus Areas
Islands
Lampson project
Tree Canopy

9. 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

10. 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

11. Contact Information
Barbara Ann Smolko
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