It is the main facility of four geographically separated groups supporting undersea warfare operations. Locates 14 miles north of Bremerton in Kitsap County, NUWC Keyport's 250 acres consists of industrial, office and residential development. Nature trails have been constructed along two of the wetland areas, for wildlife viewing and recreation. Wetland enhancement projects include planting buffer zones to protect with native vegetation. Currently underway is a program to remove non-native invasive species on site, and a bird nest box and bat roost box installation project.
Military activities preclude access by the public except with special permission.
The Navy and Marine Corps manage more than four million acres worldwide. Much of this land is located in sensitive wetlands along valuable coastlines, some of the most ecologically significant areas in the world. The location of our real estate holdings makes it imperative that we plan and execute our various military missions in harmony with our environment. It is a Department of the Navy goal to promote and environmental ethic within the Navy workforce. The Department of the Navy supports numerous partnerships with other Federal, State, local and private resource groups to promote such programs as the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation, Wetlands Protection and Enhancement, and Watchable Wildlife.