National Public Works Week


National Public Works Week is May 19 - 25, 2024!

Since 1960, The American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week. Across North America, Public Works Departments use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing, and operating infrastructure at the heart of our local communities to improve everyday quality of life. 

Stay tuned for planned activities for 2024!


Schedule a Lesson

From 'Adopt a Worm' to 'Salmon in the Classroom', there are many different lessons, projects and programs we bring to you. Browse through our selection of topics that focus on Sewer, Stormwater, and Recycling and Waste. Sign up for a class today.


Schedule a Facility Tour

Take a tour of our facilities and learn how Public Works is caring for your every day. Come visit us!


Download an activity book!

We have a great activity book that helps children learn about what Public Works does to serve our community. It includes coloring pages, word finds, crosswords and many other activities.
Download your copy today!


Play the Public Works Game Show!

How much do you know about Public Works? Take our short quiz and learn about some of the things Public Works does every day. Go to the Public Works Game Show online or get started below!



Elementary Tour Day: video

Our Elementary Tour Day for grades 3-5 is temporarily on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out this video from 2019 for an inside look as students enjoy a tour and activities at the Public Works Annex.

Ever wonder what happens when you flush the toilet?

.Join Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder on a tour of the Central Kitsap Wastewater Treatment Plant and get a look at how the facility and personnel are working to keep Puget Sound clean. 

Spend a day with County road crews!

Commissioner Rob Gelder meets up with crews in the Kitsap County Public Works Road Department to learn about all the areas they are responsible for maintaining, and even gets hands-on experience on a paving project.