Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Framework revised draft released
Kitsap County Parks is pleased to present the revised draft of the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Framework, formerly known as the master plan. Edits are based on review, comments and suggested changes to the original draft framework received from the public, the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, the Suquamish Tribe, focus groups, the Parks Advisory Board, the project steering committee, the Port Gamble Stewards, Kitsap County staff and County Commissioners.
Due to technical challenges, the documents could not be uploaded to the project site. Please note in the newly released draft documents, new text and changes
made
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red text within the documents. The original draft framework, comments matrix and frequently asked questions are posted and available on the project website here.
This revised draft framework will go before the Board of County Commissioners on August 22, 2022 for deliberations and potential approval.
Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park Framework Draft August 2022
Executive Summary
Full Report
Appendices
Visit the project website for the background on this planning effort, maps and other reference materials at portgambleforestpark.com.
Point No Point wetlands restoration information sessions in August
Save the date to attend an information session Aug. 25 to review engineering test results for Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group's proposed restoration of wetlands at Point No Point Light Station and County Park. Results of recent engineering studies and groundwater testing data will be reviewed. Register in advance and learn more about this vital project to restore saltwater habitat to migrating salmon
here.
2022 Timber harvesting complete at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
Timber harvesting has been completed in Kitsap County's Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. Rayonier will conducted the harvesting and related activities inside park boundaries. Trails within or near timber harvesting activity are now open.
Rayonier maintains timber harvesting rights for portions of the heritage park through 2042, which was integral to the county purchasing the property.
Click here for a location map of the planned timber harvest.
Island Lake Park Fishing Pier
The fishing pier located at
Island Lake Park is currently closed due to damage received in the summer of 2021. The parks department will be assessing the damage for future repair. Please refer to the
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife for a list of alternate fishing locations and regulations.
Silverdale Waterfront Park - Bayshore, Washington & Byron Improvement Project
Click here for more information on the Bayshore, Washington & Byron Improvement Project.
Trail Closure at South Kitsap Regional Park
A section of a back trail at South Kitsap Regional Park is temporarily closed until construction can be completed to ensure public safety. Please respect trail barriers and signs.
Trail Closure at Guillemot Cove
The beach access trail is closed until required permitting and construction of an additional section of the boardwalk is completed. Please respect trail barriers and signs.
Conservation Futures Grant Update
Early this year, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners announced that the County would consider applications for land and/or conservation futures acquisition during the year through a competitive process and will distribute up to $300,000 of conservation futures tax revenue to eligible projects and organizations. Those entities include Cities, Metropolitan Park Districts, Metropolitan Municipal Corporations, Nonprofit Historic Preservation Corporations, and Nonprofit Nature Conservancy Corporations or Associations. Click here to view more information on the Conservation Futures Grant.
