Enjoy these videos of Salmon migration in 3 of the creeks in the Chico Creek Watershed:
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Since our citizens group is all about Chico Creek, its tributaries, and the surrounding areas, we care about water. When we say water we mean the creeks, the wetlands that moderate flows and clean the water, the shorelines the water flows into, and all the flying, swimming, walking, migrating or stationary creatures found in this Eden-like area – including humans.
Kitsap County Surface and Stormwater Management: Dickerson Creek Culvert Replacement and Stream Restoration Project
“To improve fish passage and reduce flooding, Kitsap County will replace two culverts on Dickerson Creek and restore the adjacent habitat. The project consists of:
- Replacing the culverts at Taylor and David Roads
- Restoring the adjacent stream, floodplain and riparian habitat
- Improving water quality
- Investigating the possibility of converting a house near the Taylor Road culvert into a salmon education and learning center
The design of the culverts and habitat improvements will continue through 2012. Construction is planned for 2013 and 2014.” Read more on the county’s webpage.
We also care about where our water basin meets the Puget Sound. Take a look at what Kitsap County residents are saying about protecting Puget Sound by visiting Puget Sound Summer of Solutions, Kitsap County Voices
 A pair of developments hems in a stand of trees containing Anderson Creek, which feeds directly into Sinclair Inlet near Port Orchard. Developments like this endanger Puget Sound by paving over ground that absorbs rainwater and by pouring pollutants into the runoff. |
Read about the effects of stormwater on water quality in a Seattle Times Special Report: Other articles of interest include: Importance of Stormwater Runoff Management in the Puget Sound Basin and |