Gig Harborites love the natural surroundings in which they live, and Gig Harbor Now staff members keep them apprised of opportunities to enjoy and preserve their forests, waters and creatures.
The volunteers made some im-press-ive artwork during the special event last week.
Read More about Harbor WildWatch volunteers learn the art and science of seaweed
Harbor WildWatch’s first Low Tide Tour of 2026 was Sunday.
Read More about Low tides make for Purdy good marine life viewing at Purdy Spit
Harbor WildWatch, the Great Peninsula Conservancy and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties are among 32 organizations to receive recently announced grants from The Russell Family Foundation.
Read More about Local organizations among those receiving Russell Family Foundation grants
You’ve probably seen the art work adorning storm drains at four locations in Gig Harbor. These are the artists who made them.
Read More about Art brings heart to environmental protection — and stormwater?
Locks installed on railing on the bridge are too heavy and ‘reduce the integrity of this important safety element,’ the city said.
Read More about City removing ‘love locks’ from bridge over Donkey Creek
The code update will make some land less developable in Gig Harbor, but future revisions to the city’s housing code will make other properties more developable.
Read More about City proposes increased protections for wetlands, other critical areas
A May 2025 study conducted by the Wild Fish Conservancy identified at least 378 in-stream structures on the Gig Harbor Peninsula.
Read More about Nonprofit identifies hundreds of potential fish passage barriers on Gig Harbor Peninsula
Revenues came in higher and expenses lower than the park district anticipated.
Read More about PenMet budget in solid shape, staff tells commissioners
The city of Gig Harbor will revamp its popular Crescent Creek Park, while leaving the future of the old Masonic Lodge aside for now.
Read More about City Council approves Crescent Creek Park master plan
After removing a seawall and two recently acquired buildings, an even more extensive project is planned for Tacoma DeMolay Sandspit Park this year.
Read More about DeMolay Sandspit open again, but another closure is coming this summer