Project Summary
This geographic region is predominantly single-family residences built without stormwater detention/retention or water quality devices. The majority of the region drains to Annapolis and Karcher Creeks through the City of Port Orchard. The goal of the study was to identify specific capital improvement projects to lessen flooding and improve water quality. The study was completed in 2005.

Project Boundaries
The boundaries of the East Port Orchard project area were roughly Mile Hill Road to the north; Mitchell Avenue to the west; Salmonberry Road to the south; and Fircrest to the east. 

Project Status
The consulting firm of RW Beck was hired in December 2003 to conduct a study of the area. During the study period Surface and Stormwater Management Program sent out a questionnaire and held two public meeting (March 3, 2004 and November 16, 2004) to obtain citizen input and feedback to assist in the identification of existing stormwater problems. RW Beck characterized the nature of the stormwater problems in the area and presented possible solutions to 6 priority problems. The prioritization was based on frequency of flooding, extent of flooding, impact to public safety, and property damage. The proposed solutions are shown in the figures below. 

• Final Report
• Figure 1- Sub basin Delineations and Problem Locations
• Figure 4- Prioritized Problem Areas
• Figure 5- Problem Areas 1 & 2 and Proposed Solutions
• Figure 6- Problem Area 3 and Proposed Solution
• Figure 7- Problem Areas 4 & 5 and Proposed Solutions
• Figure 8- Problem Area 6 and Proposed Solution
• Public Meeting Presentation November 16, 2004
• Public Meeting Presentation March 3, 2004

 Staff contact:  Christopher W. May PhD, Senior Program Manager

Kitsap County Public Works                                                                                      Updated: 06/15/2011
Surface & Stormwater Management Program
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
Kitsap1@co.kitsap.wa.us