Clallam Bay Corrections Center (CBCC)
Clallam Bay hosts a variety of SPP programs and is continuing to grow. They offer Beekeeping, Foundations in Gardening, and may include Foundations in Composting in the near future. CBCC staff also lead programs including a cat program, a farmer’s market, and wastewater treatment programs.
Facility Programs Highlights
Beekeeping
December 2025 highlights
2 thriving hives that received a covered patio in 2025, 9 certified Beginner graduates, and continuing produce of lip balm. No honey collection currently due to young hives.
Partners:
North Olympic Peninsula Beekeepers Association, Washington State Beekeepers Association
Cat Program
December 2025 highlights
The program currently has 22 cat handlers and cares for 18 cats total as of 2025.
Partners:
Welfare for Animals Guild (WAG!), Safe Harbor
Flower Gardens
December 2025 highlights
Continued upkeep of perennials, ornamental gardens in courtyard, access breezeway, MSC light yards; “worm tea” is only fertilizer.
Food Drive
December 2025 highlights
The CBEA held a Food Drive in October- November 2025 that collected approx. 200 lbs. of dry and canned goods that were donated to New Hope Food Bank.
Partners:
Clallam Bay Employees Association (CBEA), New Hope Food Bank
Foundations in Gardening
December 2025 highlights
In 2025, CBCC had 10 students enroll and studies the course textbook and applied course material in tending to the gardens and flower beds around the facility.
Ozette Potato Program
December 2025 highlights
Program grows Ozette and Peruvian Purple seed potatoes for donation to local tribe to help replenish cultural staples: 88.5 lbs. given to Makah Tribe in 2023.
Vegetable Gardens
December 2025 highlights
More than 2,300 lbs. of produce was grown and donated to the New Hope Food Bank in 2025.
Partners:
New Hope Food Bank
Waste Sorting & Recycling
December 2025 highlights
Over 25 tons of food waste diverted for composting.
Partners:
K & S Recycling
Wastewater Treatment
December 2025 highlights
ODOE-recognized with Outstanding Performance Award; Water treated in wastewater lagoon exceeds gold standard!
Partners:
Department of Ecology
Water Catchment
December 2025 highlights
250-gallon water catchment inside the greenhouse that is used for irrigation.
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