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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Become a KEC Member

KEC is celebrating 5 years of successful environmental education and advocacy. We are maturing as an organization as we evolve our efforts to protect the environment and educate our…

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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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Annotated Bibliography: Amphibians and Trails and Road Surfaces

Many people are not familiar with amphibians and the impact of trails and roads, especially in parks, on their…

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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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How will we value the amphibians?

How will we value the amphibians? As printed April 27, 2022 in the Kitsap Sun At a time of increasing awareness…

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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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