PERK was established in April 2002 by a group of neighbors dedicated to preserving the quality of life and natural environment in Kenmore, Washington. By encouraging the conservation of existing natural areas, the restoration of degraded natural system, and use of low-impact development schemes we hope to keep Kenmore a desirable place to live.

PERK’s goal is to raise public awareness of the past and present loss of wetlands, forests, and green space in Kenmore. Through education we will help make the citizens of Kenmore better stewards of their own property and better informed about the potential consequences of decisions being made by the City of Kenmore regarding the protection of critical areas, regulation of development, and preservation of our Northwest way of life.

Current Initiatives

Sunbrook Project

UPDATE (1/25/2010): PERK is presently trying to settle with PDI but is also moving forward on the LUPA petition at Snohomish Superior Court. Court is set for April 16, 2010 9am.

On November 10, 2009 the Brier City Council unanimously approved the Sunbrook Plat. Possible Next Steps include: (1) filing an appeal of the decision in Snohomish County; (2) negotiating for a settlement; (3) appealing to the Growth Management Hearings Board due to Brier having an antiquated1992 Critical Areas Ordinance that is not based on Best Available Science.

Future Endeavors

We will continue to pursue stream and wetland restoration projects and land acquisition; working with land owners and the City of Kenmore to seek funding from local, state, and federal sources.

We hope to expand existing adopt-a-stream projects at local elementary schools that have been run under the mentorship of PERK members.