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San Juan County updates its Recreation, Open Space, and Stewardship Plan
Oct 11, 2022
By San Juan County
The public is invited to provide feedback for the updated Plan that will outline the roadmap for the next six years of recreation, open space, and stewardship planning.
SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 11, 2022 - San Juan County (the County) is currently updating its six-year Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plan. As part of the update process, the plan has a new name to best reflect its content: the Recreation, Open Space, and Stewardship Plan.
This Plan guides action and investment in the County’s wide variety of outdoor spaces and facilities for the next six years. It describes existing parks and facilities, charts community priorities, and defines an action plan. Ultimately, it supports the community’s vision of an interconnected system of parks and natural areas that provides easy access to the water and natural areas; celebrates island culture, character, and a healthy environment; and is delivered through efficient programs and innovative partnerships.
The 2017-2022 Plan was made possible by $4,550,000 in funding for parks, recreation, and conservation projects. Projects included acquisition of 1,394 acres of land outright and 130 acres of conservation easement, including over 2 miles of shoreline, and with additional access to 2.3 miles of public tidelands.
In the next six years, we plan to use new funding to support:
- An integrated system of parks and natural areas
- Land acquisition and protection
- Safe public access to shorelines and waterways
- Stewardship and maintenance programs
- Partnerships among recreation and open space providers.
Community resources and engagement opportunities
The ROSS Plan will capture residents’ wants and needs and will build on projects that have been successfully completed. The County is incorporating community feedback since 2017, including from recent engagement for the 2022 San Juan County Sustainable Tourism Management Plan.
This plan update is designed to maintain the County’s eligibility for state parks, recreation, and conservation grant funding after the current plan expires on November 1st.
The County invites residents to participate in two upcoming opportunities to provide input on the draft Plan:
1. First, please join us at a virtual open house via Zoom on October 11th or 13th from 6-7pm.
2. Next, please provide comments on the draft Plan document on the County’s website from October 10-17.
To find out how to participate in these events and to find out more about the ROSS Plan update, please visit: https://www.sanjuanco.com/1143/Recreation-Open-Space-Stewardship-Plan-R
Media Contact: Brandon Cadwell, Parks, Recreation and Fair Director, brandonc@sanjuanco.com, 360-370-7452
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This Plan guides action and investment in the County’s wide variety of outdoor spaces and facilities for the next six years. It describes existing parks and facilities, charts community priorities, and defines an action plan. Ultimately, it supports the community’s vision of an interconnected system of parks and natural areas that provides easy access to the water and natural areas; celebrates island culture, character, and a healthy environment; and is delivered through efficient programs and innovative partnerships.
The 2017-2022 Plan was made possible by $4,550,000 in funding for parks, recreation, and conservation projects. Projects included acquisition of 1,394 acres of land outright and 130 acres of conservation easement, including over 2 miles of shoreline, and with additional access to 2.3 miles of public tidelands.
In the next six years, we plan to use new funding to support:
- An integrated system of parks and natural areas
- Land acquisition and protection
- Safe public access to shorelines and waterways
- Stewardship and maintenance programs
- Partnerships among recreation and open space providers.
Community resources and engagement opportunities
The ROSS Plan will capture residents’ wants and needs and will build on projects that have been successfully completed. The County is incorporating community feedback since 2017, including from recent engagement for the 2022 San Juan County Sustainable Tourism Management Plan.
This plan update is designed to maintain the County’s eligibility for state parks, recreation, and conservation grant funding after the current plan expires on November 1st.
The County invites residents to participate in two upcoming opportunities to provide input on the draft Plan:
1. First, please join us at a virtual open house via Zoom on October 11th or 13th from 6-7pm.
2. Next, please provide comments on the draft Plan document on the County’s website from October 10-17.
To find out how to participate in these events and to find out more about the ROSS Plan update, please visit: https://www.sanjuanco.com/1143/Recreation-Open-Space-Stewardship-Plan-R
Media Contact: Brandon Cadwell, Parks, Recreation and Fair Director, brandonc@sanjuanco.com, 360-370-7452
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