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Speak Up for Heritage Parks!
on May 13, 2025Help protect what’s Natural about our Heritage Parks The Parks Department is proposing significant changes in the way it manages Heritage Parks. They now emphasize active recreation and…
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Community Engagement in Parks Decision-Making
on May 13, 2025Community Engagement in Parks Decision-Making The Parks Department must engage the community with the Kitsap County Parks’ PROS Plan, assessments, classifications, maintenance, and Capital…
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Better Heritage Park Planning Process
on May 13, 2025Better Heritage Park Planning Process All Heritage Parks and natural areas should undergo a formal Heritage Park environmental assessment process.
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Heritage Park Designation of PGFHP
on May 13, 2025Heritage Park Designation of PGFHP Keep Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park (PGFHP) as a Heritage Park, as defined in the 2018 PROS…
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Stewardship of Heritage Parks
on May 13, 2025Stewardship of Heritage Parks Heritage Parks are diverse ecosystems requiring sensitive and appropriate planning and care, best provided by engaged, experienced,…
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Park Safety and Multi-use Trails
on May 13, 2025Park Safety and Multi-use Trails Encourage safe use of trails by establishing and enforcing park safety rules with signage, education, and possibly fines. Reduce…
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Importance of Natural Recreation
on May 13, 2025Importance of Natural Recreation The residents of Kitsap County place a high value on natural recreation, such as hiking on trails, bird watching, and respectfully enjoying…
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Carrying Capacity of Heritage Parks
on May 13, 2025Carrying Capacity of Heritage Parks It is vital that the Parks Department understands each Heritage Park’s carrying capacity – the sustainable volume of usage….
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Organization of PROS Plan
on March 12, 2025Use the following information gathered by the KEC Working Group to inform your own comments (Overview) here: PROS Plan Public Comment Form Organization of PROS Plan
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Public Involvement Survey Data Presentation and Analysis
on March 12, 2025Use the following information gathered by the KEC Working Group to inform your own comments (Public Involvement section) here: PROS Plan Public Comment Form Public Involvement Survey…
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