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There is never a dull day at the Scandia Patch, located in Poulsbo along Scandia Creek. Larry Bazzell and his family, who are well known for providing fresh produce grown and sold on their farm, recognized the value of not just taking care of the land, but also the stream and fish that live in his backyard. Historically, this section of Scandia creek was modified in ways that reduced habitat for salmon. Large concrete blocks meant to armor the bank fell into the stream chan-nel and ivy smothered out the all of the native trees and shrubs along the stream side. The Bazzell family received a Backyard Habitat and Conservation Commission grant to restore the creek. Eight concrete blocks were removed from the stream and replaced with 18 habitat logs. Habitat logs and pools give spawning salmon a place to rest on their arduous journey and also give salmon fry a place to hide from predators. Ivy was removed from 1.5 acres with the help of Kingston High School volunteers, and 1,480 native trees and shrubs were planted. With Mr. Bazzell’s permission, Greg from the engineering firm, Amorterra, used a drone to as-sess the restoration site. Salmon will have an easier time getting home thanks to the Bazzell family.

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NEW THIS YEAR! Oval Leaf Viburnum (Viburnum ellipticum) is a handsome deciduous shrub native to south western Washington, western Oregon and northern California. It’s a multi-trunk rounded shrub that ranges in height from 3’ to 10’ tall and works well in many settings, from woodland gardens to hedgerows. Useful for including in any landscape for its three seasons of interest: late spring to summer blooming clusters of white flowers, red fruits and brilliant fall foliage.

Pinch Creek is a tributary to Barker Creek. Barker Creek flows into Dyes Inlet, which is closed to shellfish harvest due to pollution. Stormwater flowing into Pinch Creek from the fairgrounds stormwater pond exceeded state water quality turbidity and fecal coliform standards due to unmanaged roof runoff and surface flow. In addition, there was frequent flooding on the fairgrounds, which carried sediments and manure laden runoff into the stormwater pond.

The Common Good Stormwater Low Impact Development retrofits and farm best management practices were installed at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds to reduce runoff volume and sedi-ments, and to prevent bacteria and nutrients from contam-inating Barker Creek and Dyes Inlet shellfish beds.The improvements provided multiple opportunities for public education about Low Impact Development projects and farm management practices.Project Accomplishments: • 106,252 sqft of roof area infiltrated• 11,500 sqft of pervious asphalt road installed• 10,000 sqft asphalt areas diverted to infiltration • 127,752 sqft hard surfaces infiltrated• 3 waste storage structures constructed• Storm pond redesigned and enlarged to infiltrate in-

stead of impound.• 6 Tours of LID Practices to agencies and individuals• 360,000 people had access to educational material and

Low Impact Development kiosks

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KCD workshops train new farmers on livestock production Place

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We are happy to announce that KCD is now a vendor for an exciting product called StabiliGrid. This is a square, easily-assembled, plastic grid that can be filled with gravel, sand, or planted with grass to create a stable surface for driving, walking, livestock, and more. It is ADA compliant and made of recycled materials. It is a great solution for muddy paddocks or over-worn driveways. The product is pervious so rainfall hitting the surface will percolate into the ground below and not run off or allow mud to be created. KCD has used

Stabiligrid on our own parking areas, as well as our storm-water projects, for many years because of its practical and environmental benefits. It has become an excellent solution to muddy paddocks and areas of heavy livestock use. Contact us if you are interested in using Stabiligrid as an environmentally safe solution for wet areas in your yard, driveway, or on your farm.

Stabiligrid Products now Available at KCD

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Kitsap Conservation District10332 Central Valley Road NE

Poulsbo, WA 98370

How to Order:1. Include your per-sonal information. Don’t forget a mailing address, phone num-ber or e-mail address so we can contact you if needed.

2. Do NOT send any payment. You will receive an invoice confirming the order. Return that with your check.

3. All plants are bare root seedlings unless otherwise noted.

4. Orders must be in the office by Janu-ary 27, 2016. Mail or Fax orders only. (Bulk orders may be requested and must be prepaid.) 5. Plants will be available for pick up Friday, March 11th from 1 PM to 6 PM or Saturday March 12th, 2016 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Pick up site is at Kitsap County Fair-grounds.

6. Warning! Any order not picked up at the fairgrounds will be donated to conser-vation projects and organizations. These live plants must be planted immediately.

7. Please bring your own bags when you pick up your order.

8. All orders are first come, first served.

Thank you for your order!

Name:

City: Zip:Daytime Phone: Fax:E-mail:

No. of Bundles

Plant Size

Price per Bundle Total Cost

Ten/Bundle

12"+ $15.00

12"+ $8.00

12"+ $11.00

12"+ $11.00

12"+ $8.00

12"+ $8.00

12"+ $8.00

12"+ $18.00

18"+ $16.00

12"+ $13.00

Ten/Bundle

12"+ $13.00

12"+ $12.00

12"+ $13.00

NEW! 6"+ $13.00

12"+ $13.00

12"+ $12.00

12"+ $18.00

12"+ $13.00

12"+ $14.00

12"+ $18.00

Ten/Bundle

4" Pot $25.00

4" Pot $25.00 4" Pot $30.00

4" Pot $21.00

4" Pot $23.00

4" Pot $30.00

BR seedling $8.00

NEW! BR seedling $10.00

BR seedling $8.00

BR seedling $8.00

BR seedling $8.00

1 ounce $3.75

1 pound $35.00

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Northwest Wildflower Seed

Evergreen Huckleberry

Showy Fleabane

Coastal Gumweed

Henderson's Checkerbloom

Indian Plum

Coastal Strawberry

Purple Coneflower

TreesAlaska Yellow Cedar

Doug fir

Shrubs

Oregon White Oak

Grand Fir

Incense Ceder

Paper Birch

2016 Tree Sale Order Form

Mail or Fax Completed Form To: Kitsap Conservation District10332 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370Phone: (360) 204-5529 Fax: (360) 204-5519

Noble fir

Low Oregon Grape

Tall Oregon Grape

Nootka Rose

Oval Leaf Viburnum

Snowberry

Estimated Order:

Shore Pine

Western Columbine

Bulk NW Wildflower Seed

Salal

Deer Fern

DO NOT SEND PAYMENT

Native Perennials

Ground Cover & Wetland

Kinnikinnick

Mailing Address:

Red Osier Dogwood

Red Flowering Currant

Red Elderberry

Vine Maple

Add 8.7% Sales Tax:

Golden Currant

Mock Orange

Western Red Cedar

Species

KCD District Board of SupervisorsAlbert Allpress - Chair

Frank Varley - District AuditorJackie Lovely - Vice Chair

Sharon Call - MemberNikki Johanson - Member

Oliver Call - Associate Member

KCD StaffJoy Garitone - District Coordinator

Brian Stahl - District Financial CoordinatorCarin Anderson - Stream Stewards Manager

Alex Yanez-Sherman - Stream Stewards PlannerHelen Jones - Agricultural Planner

Ken Drecksel - Agricultural PlannerTeresa Brooks - Rain Garden Programs Manger

Jenny Morgan - Landscape ArchitectMichaeal Korchonnoff - Rain Garden Planner

Kelly Stroh - Rain Garden Planner Sandra Jacobson - Administrative Assistant

New for You...Facebook Doo for You!

As always, we’re trying to link resources within the commu-nity. For years we’ve struggled with ways to get manure from farms to the gardeners that need it. Enter technology... and our new Facebook site that allows the connection. If you are a farmer and have plenty of Doo that needs a good home, post it on the ‘DOO for YOU’ Facebook site. No need to divulge more than the general part of the county you are in and prospective composters can PM you to make a connection. Gardeners? Do the same and search for a link near your neck of the woods. Easy-peasy and we’ll all benefit by the compositng. Of course, it’s free to use, fast and easy. Find it on Facebook

In 2016 we have one position opening on our Board of Supervisors for a 3-year term. The position is voluntary and will be elected by local, mail-in ballot. The following qualifications must be met:

The candidates must be qualified county electors and owners or operators of a farm within the Kitsap Conservation District boundaries. Call the District at 360-204-5529 to determine if you reside within District boundaries and meet the agricultural requirement.

The candidates should be qualified by training and experience to perform the specialized, skilled services required of them. Supervisors will administer by del-egating tasks through a structure of Board officers and members, committees, staff, and others; develop and maintain effective non-regulatory programs; identify local conservation and agricultural needs; and ensure implementation of the District’s plans.

Supervisors are required to regularly attend monthly district business meetings and regional or statewide association meetings and conferences. They are vol-unteers and serve without compensation. Supervisors and Districts have no land use decision or regulatory authority.

To express your interest in running for the upcoming elected position, obtain a nomination application form from the Kitsap Conservation District, 10332 Central Valley Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. You must return the form to the Kitsap Conservation District with at least 25 signatures by February 22, 2016 to be on the ballot. The election date is to be March 25, 2016. Ballots will be counted March 31, 2016.

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ATTENTION GARDENERS!

FREE AGED MANURE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP!

The Kitsap Conservation District and the County Parks and Recre-ation offer “DOO FOR YOU”. Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Saturday March 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Use the north entrance to the fairgrounds off Nels Nelson Rd. SW. and get in line. We will have a loader, so just bring your truck. Call 360-204-5529 for more information.

The things that make us grow are those we do with our own hands. Slippery fish, soil, and water are binders molding a child’s character.

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