Speak Up for Heritage Parks!

Help 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 sports at…

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Community Engagement in Parks Decision-Making

Community 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

Better Heritage Park Planning Process   All Heritage Parks and natural areas should undergo a formal Heritage Park environmental assessment process. Supporting Information

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Heritage Park Designation of PGFHP

Heritage 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

Stewardship 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

Park 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

Importance 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

Carrying 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

Use 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

Use 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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