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The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) maintains a noxious weed seed and plant quarantine list, which details the species that are prohibited to sell and transport in Washington State. The WSDA is responsible for ensuring compliance with the quarantine list and associated rules. However, the quarantine list is not an exact copy of the State Noxious Weed List, and it takes time for species to be added to the quarantine list. As round leaf bittersweet is not yet on the quarantine list, the WSDA has no enforcement capability in this scenario.
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If you come across this newly listed species, please do not purchase, sell, or plant it. State law requires that landowners eradicate any instances of round leaf bittersweet on their property.
Please report any infestations to Kitsap1 or contact us at noxiousweeds@kitsap.gov.
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Images and graphics courtesy of WA State Noxious Weed Control Board (NWCB).
Upcoming Community Events
GPC - Walk & Talk: Southern Residents of the Salish Sea at Cohoe Beach
Saturday, January 17th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Great Peninsula Conservancy at Cohoe Beach as they investigate
Southern Resident orcas! More information and registration here.
BILT - 2026 Annual Meeting & Community Potluck
Friday, January 30th, 5:00 - 8:00pm
Join Bainbridge Island Land Trust for a free community gathering in celebration of land conservation! No RSVP needed. More information here.
Winter Tree ID at Bloedel Reserve
Friday, February 6th, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Explore tree identification features such as bark, twigs, buds, and silhouettes.
Please purchase tickets here.
BILT - Diving into Watersheds: Winter Member Lecture
Wednesday, February 25th, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Bainbridge Island Land Trust members can join in for a conversation on where your water comes from and how to protect it. More information and registration here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Kitsap Parks - Newberry Hill Heritage Park Work Party
Saturday, January 17th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
If you are interested in joining this work party, please contact
Natural Resource Coordinator, Aaron Bartleson at abartles@kitsap.gov.
GPC - MLK Jr. Day of Service Along the Clear Creek Trail
Monday, January 19th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
If interested in joining Great Peninsula Conservancy’s work party, please register here.
GPC - Tree Planting & Maintenance at Grovers Creek Preserve
Saturday, January 24th, 10:00am - 12:30pm
If interested in joining Great Peninsula Conservancy’s work party, please register here.
Weed Warriors at Bloedel Reserve
Saturday, January 24th, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Meet in staff parking (7766 NE W. Port Madison, on left just past “Public Trail” sign).
Please register here.
Kitsap Parks - Newberry Hill Heritage Park Work Parties
Every Wednesday, 8:30 - 10:30am
Location changes weekly. For up-to-date information, please contact
Natural Resource Coordinator, Aaron Bartleson at abartles@kitsap.gov.
GPC - Clear Creek Trail Work Parties
Great Peninsula Conservancy hosts monthly work parties on Saturdays at Clear Creek Trail. To view dates and register, please view here.
BILT - Work Parties
Bainbridge Island Land Trust is hosting work parties all year long!
To view dates and locations, and to register through their portal, please view here.
GPC - Winter Land Labs Volunteer Training
Thursday, February 5th, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Great Peninsula Conservancy is calling all volunteers interested in helping with their winter field trip series. No experience needed! More information and registration here.
To learn more about our program, please visit our website: http://kcowa.us/noxiousweeds
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