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Comment to Planners: Retaining Mature Trees
Under Alt 2, there is a proposal to Replant Trees rather than Retain Trees in the UGAs. While the intent is to provide more buildable space, the fact that…
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Comment to Planners: Kitsap’s Rural Lands
I believe it is the rural lands that provide the beauty, nature, and quality of life that draw people to this area. Growing up here, I have watched growth and…
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Comment to Planners: No Rezone for Forest and Rural Open Space
I’ve been following the research about climate change and watching what is happening in our own county related to increasing temperatures, water supply issues, and rising sea levels. Because…
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Comment to Planners: Meeting Housing Allocations
Alternative 2 of the Proposed Comprehensive Plan will more than meet the population allocations. However, the County is proposing expansions of Urban Growth Areas to meet the housing allocations…
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Suggestions: Comprehensive Plan Chapter Review
Kitsap County recently posted early-stage revisions of the Comprehensive Plan Chapters and called for comments. Our KEC Work Group on the Comprehensive Plan Update swung into action and submitted…
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Suggestions: Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Update Alternatives
Suggestions: Kitsap County Comprehensive Plan Update Alternatives Kitsap County has provided three alternatives related to land use and zoning to be included in the Comprehensive Plan…
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Washington Forests for “All the People”: A Call to Action
On July 21, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in…
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Calling All KEC Members Urging You to Make Public Comment on the Draft Master Plan for Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park (PGFHP)
Calling All KEC Members & Concerned Members of the Public Urging You to Make Public Comment on…
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED PG Heritage Forest Park Master Plan – Comment period
The following is from our March 17th,2022 KEC Newsletter Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Draft Master Plan While we appreciate the opportunity and…
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A Call for a Moratorium on Clear Cutting of Washington State Forest Lands
STOP CLEAR-CUTTING OF WASHINGTON STATE FOREST LANDS We, the undersigned, call on Washington State leaders to take actions that will…
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