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A thriving Salish Sea region depends on connections between the waters, mountains, habitat, salmon, and people. The Foundation’s Rhododendron Preserve, grants, education, and land acquisition programs are linked together to allow people to connect with and protect healthy ecosystems.

Since 1968 our donors have been at the heart of our work. Thank you for supporting our natural legacy. You make the difference!

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The Foundation’s conservation-focused mission is like no other’s – to promote actions and foster understanding that inspire conservation, from the Rhododendron Preserve to the Salish Sea. (Note: While the Foundation sometimes partners with The Mountaineers, the similarly named, recreation-focused alpine club, we have always been separate and independent from one another.)

These are just a small sampling of the accomplishments made possible by generous donors like you:

  • Purchased a 60-acre conservation easement from Ueland Tree Farm
  • Raised $16,000 gross donations to replace the foot bridge to Big Tree
  • Protected thousands of salmon within southern Puget Sound by protecting riparian zones along Chico Creek and its tributaries
  • Multiplied environmental work within the Salish Sea region by supporting 65+ conservation focused organizations through our Community Grants Program
  • Improved habitat within the Rhododendron Preserve
  • Ensure critical spawning habitat remains pristine for the largest Chum Salmon run in southern Puget Sound
  • Cleaned up the Hidden Valley Ranch, historically a Paschall Family homestead
  • Added acreage to the Carbon River Corridor
  • Supported environmental preservation from the shores of Dyes Inlet to the Cascades and Olympic Mountains

You can help preserve, inspire and educate in the Salish Sea region by giving a charitable donation today. Thank you for your investment!

Many Thanks,
Jeff Wirtz, President

Combined Fund Drive

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Start giving today: Washington State employees can make monthly gifts directly from their paychecks.

Donate by Mail

You may also mail donations to us at:
Keta Legacy Foundation
P.O. Box 5749
Bremerton, WA 98312

Our Students Need Shelter!

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By clicking the pavilion picture to donate $200 today, you can help build shelter for students taking part in outdoor classes at the Rhododendron Preserve. The project will include dismantling the old cabin in Hidden Valley, preserving historic features, repurposing building materials, and constructing a new open-sided pavilion where the Hidden Valley cabin currently sits. The pavilion will also provide shelter for volunteers and visitors at the Rhododendron Preserve. Our goal is to raise $20,000 for this much-needed shelter.

Volunteer

Earth Day volunteers
Volunteering for a work party at the Rhododendron Preserve is a great way to make a difference, learn something new, and have fun outdoors.

We welcome volunteers at all levels of expertise. The only requirements are enthusiasm, curiosity, and careful guardianship of the land and its inhabitants.

Be sure to download, read, and sign our volunteer waiver before entering the Preserve for work parties and other volunteer shifts.

Our periodic work party volunteer opportunities are announced in our quarterly newsletter.

Please email us if you are looking for specific volunteer opportunities. We are happy to work with volunteers to offer service projects that will fit your specific needs.

Financial Information

Our Tax EIN is 23-7023350

IRS Form 990