HCCC is the Local Integrating Organization (LIO) for the Hood Canal area, designated under the Puget Sound Partnership‘s framework for Puget Sound recovery. As the LIO, HCCC works with its partners to develop, coordinate, and implement locally important ecosystem recovery actions aligned with the Hood Canal Integrated Watershed Plan,  elevate Hood Canal priorities to inform regional Puget Sound recovery work in the Puget Sound Action Agenda, and support implementation of important projects to advance Hood Canal ecosystem recovery.

Hood Canal LIO Representatives in the Puget Sound Recovery System

HCCC represents Hood Canal and its partners in various regional forums under the Puget Sound Partnership (PSP) structure and liaises with key partners in Action Agenda planning and implementation. More info on PSP Boards.

LIO Coordinator: Haley Harguth (HCCC Watershed Program Manager)

LIO Executive Committee: HCCC Board of Directors

PSP Ecosystem Coordination Board Representative for Hood Canal: David Dicks (HCCC Executive Director); Alternate: Haley Harguth

PSP Salmon Recovery Council Representative for Hood Canal: David Dicks; Alternates: Alicia Olivas (HCCC Salmon Program Implementation Manager and Lead Entity Coordinator), Haley Harguth

>> For questions about the Hood Canal LIO or to connect with Puget Sound recovery resources, contact Hood Canal LIO Coordinator, Haley Harguth.

Puget Sound Recovery Information and Resources

Learn more about the Puget Sound recovery system at Puget Sound Info. The Action Agenda Explorer provides a deep dive into the regional strategic plan, and a Puget Sound recovery data hub provides spatial data across various programs.

Puget Sound Recovery Implementation

Strategic Initiative Leads (SILs)

The Puget Sound Strategic Initiative Leads (SILs) coordinate the strategic implementation of Puget Sound recovery priorities, including continued advancement of the Puget Sound Implementation Strategies for Habitat, Stormwater, and Shellfish, and administration of EPA Puget Sound Geographic Program funds.

>> Learn more about current SIL Requests for Proposals

SIL – Local Partner Engagement

The Strategic Initiative Leads are guided by Strategic Initiative Advisory Teams (SIATs) and the Stormwater SIL facilitates additional topical workgroups called Pods. Local perspectives in these groups are needed and important. If you are interested in participating in either a SIAT or Stormwater Pod, please contact the appropriate SIL or the Hood Canal LIO Coordinator (Haley Harguth).

Funding Resources

Puget Sound Partnership Funding Support

PS RAFT: The Puget Sound Recovery Acceleration Funding Tool (PS RAFT) is a database of current funding opportunities including state and federal grants. It’s also a place to initiate collaboration on grants that integrate multiple priorities or requite coordination with a state government lead agency.

Strategic Funding Team at PSP provides resources and support, including coordination of large grant proposals or matching your project to the appropriate funding source, and grant writing support.

Puget Sound Strategic Initiative Leads (SILs)

View information on SIL Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Investment Plans.

Coastal Quest Funding Database

The Coastal Funding Database lists current funding opportunities (both public and private) that support coastal resilience programs and projects benefiting people, nature, and climate.

Hood Canal LIO Coordinator Support

Hood Canal’s LIO Coordinator is available to support funding coordination for high priority Hood Canal projects. Contact Haley Harguth with questions.

HCCC Newsletter

Subscribe to HCCC’s Newsletter for funding announcements relevant to Hood Canal.