Read the May 2024 Newsletter Here (PDF)
Category: Announcements
Fence Weir Volunteers Needed
Natural Resources is looking for volunteers to help install fence weirs from 9:30AM – 2:30PM on the following days: April 22nd – Deep Creek April 23rd – West Twin April 24th – East Twin April 25th – Salt Creek Transportation and gear provided. RSVP for one or more days by contacting chelsea.behymer@elwha.org or (360) 457-4012 Ext. 7499
New LEKT Covid-19 Respiratory Guiance
To review the new LEKT COVID-19 Respiratory Guidance please visit the COVID-19 Info page at: https://www.elwha.org/covid
PRC/CHS Members Medication Process Update
PRC/CHS Eligible Members Medication Process Update Due to 3rd Party Biller Being Down Nation Wide: The third-party biller, UnitedHealth subsidiary Change Healthcare, is still down with the hacking that happened February21, 2024 with no resolution in site. The Process: Temporary Accommodation’s by the PRC/CHS Coordinator PRC/CHS eligible members needing their medication paid for call: 360.797.3156 * (leave a message if no answer and a call back will be received) Make sure you have time to work with the PRC/CHS Times may vary The PRC/CHS Coordinator is available twice a day at 11 and 2 to travel to Port Angeles pharmacies …READ MORE
March 2024 Newsletter
Read the March 2024 Newsletter Here (PDF) View all previous newsletters on the Newsletters page: https://www.elwha.org/newsletters
USFWS Fisheries Tribal Internship
Fisheries WaterCorp Tribal Internship opportunity with US Fish and Wildlife Service for registered tribal members ages 18-34 who are interested in Natural Resource Conservation Science! Duties: Biological field sampling, lab, and fish hatchery support Workstation: Lacey, WA Duration: 6 months, likely starting in early June of 2024 Benefits Include: • $600 per week living stipend and AmeriCorps status and benefits • $3,247 education award, student loan forbearance, etc. • Career building experience and professional development training Minimum Qualifications: Registered Tribal Member Age 18-34 High School Diploma or GED A strong interest in Natural Resource Conservation Science For more information and …READ MORE
Summer Produce Boxes Survey
LEKT USDA Food Program 2024 Summer Produce Survey Local LEKT community members (including gov’t enterprise and casino staff), we are building the summer produce order for the community and need your input on what type of food you would be interested in. Please take two minutes to complete the online survey and provide input on summer produce boxes. This survey will be open through Feb 28th. We are also working on sourcing local beef, pork, seafood, dairy, buffalo, berries, and traditional foods to distribute through the food bank. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9PXNY5Y A paper copy of this survey can be found at the tribal …READ MORE
Volunteer Planting at Ediz Hook
The Clallam Marine Resources Committee, Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and Clallam Conservation District are teaming up again this year to improve the nearshore habitat on Ediz Hook. Volunteers are needed to help plant 2,500 bareroot plants. LOCATION: Ediz Hook in Port Angeles DATES/TIMES: March 26 (Tues) from 10:00AM – Noon OR 12:30PM – 2:00PM March 28 (Thurs) from 10:00AM – Noon OR 12:30PM – 2:00PM ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Please bring gloves, raingear, and a shovel or other planting tool if available. (There will be limited shovels on hand for volunteers that don’t have one.) Water and snacks will be provided. Due …READ MORE
February 2024 Newsletter
Read the February 2024 Newsletter HERE (PDF)
2024 Elwha Bridge Run
The Elwha Bridge Run is this Saturday, February 3rd, 2024, and all LEKT employees/staff/families can register for 50% off entries to the Elwha Bridge Run. This run is a great way to start the year off with some outdoor fresh air in our own neighborhood. This is not an official LEKT run, rather we are an Event Sponsor. The event is coordinated through “Run the Peninsula.” Here is the link to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/PortAngeles/LowerElwhaBridge5K10K Run-The-Peninsula-24-Discount-Flyer-Elwha (PDF)