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About Us

The Hood Canal Coordinating Council is a Watershed-Based Council of Governments. It was established in 1985 in response to community concerns about water quality problems and related natural resource issues in the watershed.

The Council currently operates under a variety of authorities in Hood Canal. It is:

  • a Public Benefit Corporation (RCW 24.03)
  • a Non-profit Corporation {IRS Code 501(c)3}
  • the “Management Board” for aquatic rehabilitation {RCW 90.88.030(1)}
  • the “Lead Entity” and “Regional Recovery Organization” for salmon recovery {RCW 90.88.030(1)(a)}
  • the “Inter-WRIA Coordinator” for watershed planning {RCW 90.88.030(1)(b)}                                                          

 Regular Board Member Governments and Their Representatives

Jefferson County
Honorable Phil Johnson, Jefferson County Commissioner & HCCC Chair

Kitsap County
Honorable Steve Bauer, Kitsap County Commissioner & HCCC Vice-Chair

Mason County
Honorable Tim Sheldon, Mason County Commissioner

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Honorable Jeromy Sullivan, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Council Member

Skokomish Tribal Nation 
David Herrera, Skokomish Tribal Representative

Thank you to Don Paulson for Photos