The City of Sequim Public Works Department will hold a kickoff event of the Stormwater Stewardship Project at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the City’s Interpretive Center at the Water Reuse Demonstration Site, 202 N. Blake Ave.

Public education and outreach are important components of the Stormwater Stewardship Project. In addition to the kickoff, and in support of those efforts, staff will be based out of the Interpretive Center throughout the “wet” season on Wednesday mornings from 8-10 a.m. and on Thursdays from noon-2 p.m.

Area residents and site developers are encouraged to stop by the Interpretive Center for the kickoff event or during staff hours, where they may view displays and videos on the master planning project, natural and human history of Bell Creek, water quality in area streams and aquifers, and volunteer opportunities. They also can learn more about “Low-Impact Development” methods for reducing runoff and protecting the environment.

To volunteer for the Stormwater Stewardship Project, contact volunteer coordinator Pam Leonard-Ray at 582-2447 or pleaonardray@sequimwa.gov or City Clerk Karen Kuznek-Reese at 581-3428 or kkuznek@sequimwa.gov.

For more information on the Stormwater Stewardship project, contact Ann Soule at asoule@

sequimwa.gov or 582-2436, or visit the City of Sequim website www.sequimwa.gov.

Residents may sign up to receive e-mails on project updates at www/sequimwa/gov/list.aspx Choose e-mail or text notifications for the “Surface Water Management” list.