FOMB Receives 2026 Earth Day Award from Kitsap County!
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Friends of Miller Bay is honored to receive the award and recognition for our many efforts to protect and preserve natural habitat in the Miller Bay Watershed. We stand amongst other amazing individuals and organizations who also received this year’s award: Rachel Beason with “Farm to Freezer”, James Heytvelt, volunteer cleaning up Harper Estuary and Park, Jerry King cleaning up litter with the county’s “Adopt a Spot” program, “Anchored 4 Life Club”-Hilder Pearson Elementary School for creating and managing a pollinator pathway in American Legion Park and Newberry Hill Heritage Park Stewards for their weekly volunteer work parties. For more info go to: https://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/WAKITSAP-4121c4c?wgt_ref=WAKITSAP_WIDGET_21
FOMB Board members were presented with the award in a reception and ceremony Monday 4/13/26 at the County Commissioner’s Chambers in Port Orchard. Thanks to FOMB member, Elizabeth Kozleski for nominating us, writing the application and gathering support letters from several influential community leaders, including: Greg Nance (WA State Rep), Nathan Daniel and Adrian Wolf (GPC), David Onstad (KEC) and Paul Dorn (former FOMB leader). We appreciate all their work and support of FOMB!
“Preservation is our mission and Stewardship is our focus. This award is an honor, recognizing our recent efforts, but also acknowledging our history of preservation spanning over 3 decades. We are delighted and inspired.” -- Michael Flynn, FOMB President
We were pleased that past FOMB leaders Paul Dorn & Dick D’Archangel were able to share in the award and celebration!
Please join us in making a positive difference in our environment…
Consider volunteering at an FOMB event: https://www.friendsofmillerbay.org/calendar
Become a leader! FOMB is looking to fill several Board positions. Systems are in place, goals are clear, connections are established—you just need to step up! Please contact us at: info@friendsofmillerbay.org
