The Hood Canal Coordinating Council is a council of governments formed in 1985 in response to community concerns about water quality problems and related natural resource issues in the Hood Canal watershed.

HCCC envisions that humans benefit from and coexist sustainably with a healthy Hood Canal. We work with partners and communities to advance a shared regional vision to protect and recover Hood Canal’s environmental, economic, and cultural wellbeing.

Member governments include Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason Counties, and the Port Gamble S’Klallam and Skokomish Tribes.

HCCC’s Authorities

HCCC currently operates under multiple authorities in its coordination among member governments and regional partners:

• Regional Recovery Organization for Hood Canal summer chum salmon (RCW 90.88.030(1)(a))
• Lead Entity for salmon recovery in Hood Canal (RCW 77.85.050 – 77.85.070)
• Local Management Board for the Hood Canal Aquatic Rehabilitation Zone (RCW 90.88.030(1))
• Local Integrating Organization (LIO) for the Hood Canal Action Area
• Washington State non-profit public benefit corporation with 501(c)(3) IRS status and a registered charitable organization

HCCC’s Core Values

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Email Distribution List Sign-up

Please contact HCCC staff to join the email lists that interest you and stay up to date on HCCC programs and events. You may unsubscribe at any time. HCCC does not sell or share our lists with any third-parties:

• Board Meetings Email List – Contact jpoole@hccc.wa.gov(link sends e-mail) to receive HCCC Board meeting agendas
• Hood Canal Local Integrating Organization (LIO) List – Contact hharguth@hccc.wa.gov(link sends e-mail) to receive updates on LIO activities and Puget Sound Action Agenda information
• Salmon Recovery Program Forum – Contact aolivas@hccc.wa.gov(link sends e-mail) to receive information on Hood Canal salmon recovery announcements and events
• Lead Entity Process – Contact aolivas@hccc.wa.gov(link sends e-mail) to receive information on Lead Entity process deadlines and applicant information
• Hood Canal Shellfish Initiative updates – Contact hharguth@hccc.wa.gov to sign up.

Hood Canal Watershed Education Network (HCWEN)

HCWEN is the Eco-Net for the Hood Canal area, and brings together outreach and education professionals to coordinate efforts and share information on environmental stewardship initiatives and activities around the region. Learn more about HCWEN here.

Access to Records

HCCC board meeting agendas and minutes, additional administrative information, such as HCCC bylaws, budget, and organizational chart, and all HCCC program documents and meeting materials can be found in the interactive Library.

Detailed information can also be found on individual program pages. Please don’t hesitate to contact staff if you are unable to find your topics of interest.

Information on how to request HCCC’s public records can be found here.

Mailing Address

Hood Canal Coordinating Council
17791 Fjord Drive, NE, Suite 118
Poulsbo, WA 98370-8430
Telephone: 360-394-0046
Fax: 360-633-1657

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