Illahee Preserve

The Illahee Preserve is approximately 700 acres of public and private land of mostly pristine forest and primary watershed in an otherwise urban setting. For nearly 25 years local residents and county officials have sought to preserve portions of this unique area for future generations. In 2001 Kitsap County acquired from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 352 acres, the major portion of this area. In 2003 a stewardship committee was appointed by the Kitsap County commissioners to help determine the best use of the DNR land. The stewardship committee subsequently recommended the vision be expanded to include the Illahee creek watershed as integral to the preservation of the area. Plans are to solicit local residents, organizations, schools, businesses, government agencies and Indian tribes to help establish and develop this into a premiere nature preserve and park for the education and enjoyment of this and future generations. The preserve will promote the Native American meaning of the word Illahee as “a place of rest”

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Our Mission

To establish and develop a premiere nature preserve and park for the education and enjoyment of this and future generations.

To preserve to the greatest extent possible the natural character of Illahee forest lands and the Illahee creek watershed, including vegetation and wildlife habitat.

To provide limited appropriate active and passive recreational opportunities while maintaining sensitivity to the natural character of the sites.

To solicit the support and help of local residents, organizations, schools, businesses, government agencies, and Native American tribes to work together to carry out the vision and plans for the preserve.

To promote the Native American meaning of the word Illahee as a “place of rest.”

Contact Information

For questions or more information feel free to contact Jim Aho, president of the Illahee Forest Stewardship committee

Telephone: (360)479-1049
Postal address: 5940 Illahee RD NE. Bremeton WA 98311
Electronic mail: General Information: JimAho@gmail.com
Webmaster: BrettsEmail@gmail.com