Kitsap county residents have shown an interest in preserving the health of watershed they live in, and the Backyard Habitat Program provides the funding and assistance to make the project possible.

There are many questions that come with living along the stream and even more when it comes to working in the stream to make improvements. Erosion control, stream health, noxious weeds, flooding and permitting are common concerns that we can help with. Success is realized when fish are seen using the new habitat created and the landowners know they have left their stream healthier than how they found it.

Preserve your watershed with projects to help restore streams to natural conditions, improve fish and wildlife habitat, and stabilize banks. Projects may include native plantings, removing debris and undersized culverts, removing noxious weeds, or adding woody debris to enhance stream habitat.There are many questions that come with living along the stream and even more when it comes to working in the stream to make improvements. Erosion control, stream health, noxious weeds, flooding and permitting are common concerns that we can help with. Success is realized when fish are seen using the new habitat created and the landowners know they have left their stream healthier than how they found it.