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• The Clear Creek Floodplain Restoration project would restore the creek’s natural floodplain function, reduce stream flooding, increase instream and riparian habitat, and maintain connections to the Clear Creek pedestrian trail. SSWM is developing concept designs for four areas: West Fork, East Fork, the confluence of the East and West Forks of the creek, and the Markwick property.A community meeting was held on December 15.  For more project and meeting highlights, click here.

• Dickerson Creek Culvert Replacement and Floodplain Restoration Project. To improve fish passage and reduce flooding, Kitsap County will replace the culverts at Taylor and David Roads and restore stream floodplain habitat. A community open house meeting was held on December 13.
  For more project and meeting highlights, click here.

• Apply for a Backyard Habitat Grant to restore your stream or shoreline
  Residents in unincorporated Kitsap County can apply for a grant to restore streams and shorelines on private and public properties. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $5,000...click here

• Manchester "Green" Stormwater Retrofit Study. Kitsap County is studying ways to improve Manchester's stormwater infrastructure. Options include using conventional infrastructure, such as stormwater pipes, and green infrastructure such as rain gardens and pervious pavement. This project will identify and prioritize places to integrate stormwater retrofits on public property, in right-of-way, and on private property.   click here.

• Kingston "Green" Stormwater Retrofit Study. Kitsap County is studying ways to improve Kingston's stormwater infrastructure. Options include using conventional infrastructure, such as stormwater pipes, and green infrastructure such as rain gardens and pervious pavement. This project will identify and prioritize places to integrate stormwater retrofits on public property, in right-of-way, and on private property. Project information is available in this handout. A project update is scheduled for the
  January 4th Kingston Citizens Advisory Council meeting.

• Prevent flooding: pick up leaves and keep the storm drains clear
  Kitsap County Surface and Stormwater Management (SSWM) requests that citizens help prevent flooding by disposing of leaves properly and keeping the storm drains clear....click here

• Brookwood Lane is Kitsap's first "Green Street". In September ten rain gardens were built in the road right-of-way in this neighborhood making Brookwood Lane Kitsap's first "Greent Street".
  Click here for more information.

• Silverdale “Green” Stormwater Solutions. Kitsap County is studying options to improve Silverdale’s stormwater infrastructure, including “green” stormwater solutions such as rain gardens
  and pervious pavement. This project will identify and prioritize places to integrate stormwater
  retrofits on public property, in right-of-way, and on private property. Click here for more information.

 Highlights

• SSWM programs are highlighted in the 2010 Annual Report brochure. 
  To find out more information, Click here.

• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) report is updated. Click here to view report and related documents.

• 2011 Clean Water Partner Awards - Click here to view this years recipients.

• Dump Smart - Its Not Just Water. Mobile businesses that provide carpet cleaning, pressure washing, and painting share one thing in common:  the work they do requires water.  Dump Smart helps companies understand how to properly dispose of waste water resulting from their business practices.  SSWM is partnering with several jurisdictions across the state on the Dump Smart campaign.
            For proper disposal of water for carpet cleaners, click here
            For proper disposal of water for pressure washers, click here
            For proper disposal of water for painters, click here

• The Public Works Department cleans County stormwater facilities and roads to keep pollution out of our waterways.  Find out more about this important work here.

• Puget Sound Starts Here is a partnership of regional governments dedicated to improving water quality in Puget Sound and our local lakes, rivers and streams.  A consortium of 57 cities and counties – called STORM (Stormwater Outreach for Regional Municipalities) includes and Washington State's Puget Sound Partnership and Department of Ecology. Click on the logo to find out what you can do to join neighbors in action.

• The Board of County Commissioners updated the Kitsap County Stormwater Management Code (KCC 12.04 through 12.32) to adhere to the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (NPDES permit) issued by the State Department of Ecology. The Stormwater Design Manual  is in effect February 15, 2010. 

• Water Resource Policy:  Water is a resource and not a waste stream   VIDEO
  In 2009, the Board of County Commissioners adopted by resolution a new policy treating water as a resource, not a waste stream. This policy establishes a culture of innovative development and operating practices in order to preserve this natural resource on public property.  Click here for a video presentation by former County Commissioner Steve Bauer on the water cycle and the challenges to protect it.

Randy Casteel, PE                                                                                               Last Update: 01/19/2012
Director of Public Works

Surface & Stormwater Management Program
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
Kitsap1@co.kitsap.wa.us