Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC)
Program | Program Partners | December 2024 highlights |
Beekeeping | North Olympic Peninsula Beekeepers Association, Washington State Beekeepers Association | 1 current hive; planning to restart classes and get more hives in 2025! |
Vegetable gardens | Clallam Bay Food Bank | ~2,319 lbs. of produce was grown and donated to the Clallam Bay Food Bank the in 2023 |
Flower gardens | Continued upkeep of 500 perennials planted last year; ornamental gardens in courtyard, access breezeway, MSC light yards; “worm tea” is only fertilizer | |
Ozette potato program | Program grows Ozette and Peruvian Purple seed potatoes for donation to local tribe to help replenish cultural staples: 88.5 lbs. given to Makah Tribe in 2023. | |
Waste sorting & recycling | KNS Recycling | 29 tons of food waste diverted to OCC for composting; 51,635 lbs recyclables |
Dog training and adoption | Welfare for Animals Guild(WAG!) | Planning to restart the program in 2024! |
Cat program | Welfare for Animals Guild(WAG!) | The program successfully fostered and adopted out cats/kittens |
Water catchment | 250 gallon water catchment inside the greenhouse | |
Waste water treatment | DOE-recognized with Outstanding Performance Award; Water treated in waste water lagoon exceeds gold standard! |
Articles about CBCC
2019
Second Chances and the WAG Program at Clallam Bay
2018
2017
Clallam Bay Corrections Center – First Beekeeping Graduates!
2016
Planning action for Clallam Bay
2015
Making the most of a waste water lagoon