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Critical Areas Ordinance – Comments Part 1
Posted on April 30, 2024Following are comments from a working committee of the Kitsap Environmental Coalition on DCD’s proposed changes to the Critical Areas Ordinance, dated April 8, 2024. Code writing is an iterative process. Thus, our comments are not final, but should be considered as strong but tentative recommendations. […}
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Breaking Bud Forest Walk
Posted on April 26, 2024Come see the Tahuya Headwaters Creek legacy forest in Kitsap County, DNR was planning to log 66 acres of this forest in the “Breaking Bud” timber sale, but the discovery of a rare ecosystem has delayed the sale. […]
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KEC Presents: Growing Healthy Soils to Feed the World
Posted on April 23, 2024In the documentary Into the Soil, we follow Brigid LeFevre, who runs a community-supported agriculture operation (CSO) in Järna, Sweden. The members support this regenerative agriculture operation with money or hands-on help in the garden. […]
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Comp Plan Comment to BOCC: Non-Motorized Transportation
Posted on April 17, 2024I would like to focus your attention on the detailed and thorough submission by Paul Dutky of the West Sound Cycling Club (pages 199 through 311 of the Comprehensive plan comments). These are in regard to the County’s non-motorized transportation plan and how the needs for bike facilities has been inadequate all over North, Central and South Kitsap. […}
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Comp Plan Comment to BOCC: Rural Preservation
Posted on April 17, 2024Kitsap County is at a turning point. We ask that you, our Commissioners, act carefully with thought for the future, for the uncertainties of climate change and the stewarding of our precious natural resources and wildlife. We don’t want expanding suburban sprawl that destroys what is most valuable here. […}