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Comment to Planners: Retaining Mature Trees
on February 27, 2024Under 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
on February 27, 2024I 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
on February 27, 2024I’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
on February 27, 2024Alternative 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
on June 9, 2023Kitsap 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
on March 10, 2023Suggestions: 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 30, 2022On July 21, 2022, the Washington State Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in…
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URGENT ACTION NEEDED PG Heritage Forest Park Master Plan – Comment period
on April 17, 2022The 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
on April 1, 2021STOP CLEAR-CUTTING OF WASHINGTON STATE FOREST LANDS We, the undersigned, call on Washington State leaders to take actions that will…
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NOW HEAR THIS Newsletter–March 2020: CORONA GOT YOU WORRIED? CHECK OUT NEPA TOO
on March 6, 2020Frankly, it’s hard to think about a lot besides COVID-19 this month. Our hearts go out to those who have suffered from the virus here and abroad. We are…
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