Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC)
Clallam Bay hosts a variety of SPP programs and is continuing to grow. They offer Beekeeping, Foundations in Gardening, and may include Foundations in Composting in the near future. CBCC staff also lead programs including a cat program, a farmer’s market, and wastewater treatment programs.
Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC) hosts a dog program supported by WAGS Animal Shelter. A partner from the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at Denver University recommends WAGS's program as a best-practices model for prison dog programs. Photo by Joslyn Rose Trivett.
Facility Highlights
Beekeeping
Program Highlights:
2 thriving hives that received a covered patio in 2025, 9 certified Beginner graduates, and continuing produce of lip balm. No honey collection currently due to young hives.
Partners:
North Olympic Peninsula Beekeepers Association, Washington State Beekeepers Association
Foundations in Gardening
Program Highlights:
In 2025, CBCC had 10 students enroll and studies the course textbook and applied course material in tending to the gardens and flower beds around the facility.
Cat Program
Program Highlights:
The program currently has 22 cat handlers and cares for 18 cats total as of 2025.
Partners:
WAG, Safe Harbor
Flower Gardens
Program Highlights:
Continued upkeep of perennials, ornamental gardens in courtyard, access breezeway, MSC light yards; “worm tea” is only fertilizer.
Food Drive
Program Highlights:
The CBEA held a Food Drive in October- November 2025 that collected approx. 200 lbs. of dry and canned goods that were donated to New Hope Food Bank.
Partners:
Clallam Bay Employees Association (CBEA), New Hope Food Bank
Vegetable Gardens
Program Highlights:
More than 2,300 lbs. of produce was grown and donated to the New Hope Food Bank in 2025.
Partners:
New Hope Food Bank
Waste Sorting & Recycling
Wastewater Treatment
Program Highlights:
ODOE-recognized with Outstanding Performance Award; Water treated in wastewater lagoon exceeds gold standard.
Partners:
Department of Ecology
Water Catchment
Program Highlights:
250-gallon water catchment inside the greenhouse that is used for irrigation.
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