Following update is provided for information and action as appropriate.

HAWKS HOLE

Received 6,000 Chum eggs from Hoodsport Hatchery, Volunteers planted them in stream, in Remote Site Incubators.

For next year we are going consider to request eggs earlier to allow extended stream imprinting.

Discussed Life Cycle signage at Bridge close to Park area, need to confirm location with Shore Wood Board.

ROSE POINT

Project design, permitting and contractor selection continues, construction start scheduled for August 2023, finish by 2/01/2024.

Need to renew or establish Access Agreements with all project property owners

Planning to have NKPSA Working Group meeting in February.

EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Committee volunteers have had, two meetings, will post Meeting Minutes on NKPSA Website, many ideas being developed.

Kathleen Peters made contact with Kitsap Environmental Program who will sponsor the Annual Water Festival for kids. They have lots of educational information available and also do salmon in the classroom program. They also have a website http://keepeconet.weebly.com. We need to prepare form to join in Festival.