PRKC works with participating organizations and
communities on initiatives. Each initiative has an
area of interest, concern or importance and the initiative leads work with
interested members of the community to develop and leverage public and
private institutions as appropriate. PRKC Initiative Process Each initiative has its own Lead that is responsible for grassroots networking, shaping the initiative and getting the word out to participants of the community. PRKC has two types of initiatives:
Vision Initiatives Vision documents are developed by the community or parent organization most directly affected and circulated widely in draft form. When the Lead has broad community input and consensus from the parent organization, PRKC will either work with the UAC or help present to the King County Council and request the Vision be ratified by Council Motion. After a Vision is ratified by the Council, the Lead will, with community input, prepare an Implementation Recommendations document for County consideration.
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| Vision Initiative | Key Elements | Status | Parent Organization | Lead Contact |
| Fall City Vision | Vision of Fall City community for the next 10-25 years. | In consensus-gathering mode | Fall City Community Association (FCCA) | Charlie Kellogg Charlie@PRKC.org |
| Preston Vision - Next Steps | Updates the ratified Preston Vision to include next steps for Preston Mill, Preston Ridge Park and connections to the Preston-Snoqualmie Trail. | In consensus-gathering mode | Preston Community Club | Doug McClelland DougMc@PRKC.org |
| Rural King County Equestrian Vision | Supports ability to ride and keep horses in Rural East King County. Advocates preserving, maintaining and improving trails, ecosystems, key infrastructure and appropriate land use regulations. | Finalized, submitted for Comp Plan inclusion | Sammamish Saddle Club | Lee Moderow Lee@PRKC.org |
| Initiative | Key Elements / Background | Status | Parent Organization | Lead Contact |
| Urban Rural Connections | This project is a cross-county collaborative effort to educate the urban and rural communities about the Comp Plan update of Summer 2008 and initiate thoughtful dialog about the sustainability of the County for future generations. | In full swing with support from NNRG, Stewardship Partners, EFFRA and Sno-Valley Tilth. | PRKC - UR Committee |
Jennifer Harrison-Cox jen@prkc.org |
| Comp Plan Update | Work with communities to compile and provide extensive to King County policy makers for the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. Track changes through County Council. | Initial Presentation | PRKC -Policy Committee | Bruce Bigley |
| Grand Ridge Matching Funds Campaign to raise $150,000 privately | PRKC has requested that the County evaluate several parcels for acquisition or other protection avenues. Two of these parcels include 80 acres bordering Grand Ridge Park and the Mitchell Hill Forest, that is threatened with clear cutting In order for these properties to be made available for Conservation Futures Funding, it is necessary to secure matching funds. Additionally, when communities put there money where their mouth is when it comes to protecting land, the County' response to private efforts is always favorable. | Pending County commitment, Cascade Land Conservancy has agreed to set up and manage a fund raising for a very nominal administrative fee on PRKC behalf. | PRKC - Land Committee | Lauren Clark Lauren@PRKC.org |
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Neighbor- hood Storm Water Drain Stenciling |
Storm drain stenciling, with a picture of a fish and the words "drains to stream", helps raise awareness that common chemicals, such as soap, car washing and lawn products that get washed into storm drains have a direct and significant negative impact on the health of our streams, rivers and lakes. |
Klahanie Lancaster Park Completed! Trossachs and Alderra next. |
PRKC - Stewardship Committee |
Jenny Brown Jenny@PRKC.org Rashi Eisenberg (Intern)Rashi@PRKC.org |
| Local Forestry Links | Program to connect small forest landowner with responsible operators, local mills and local retailers. | Preston Mill Sorting Yard/Mill Feasibility | PRKC - Forestry Committee |
Kristi McClellend Kristi@PRKC.org |
| Soaring Eagle Regional Park Preservation | Work with community, County and City of Sammamish to ensure the long-term conservation goals of Soaring Eagle Park are preserved. | CLICK HERE. | PRKC - Rec Committee | Lee Moderow |
| Ecology Plan for Treehouse Point |
Develop 3 year ecology plan with restoration, stewardship, habitat
improvements, best practice and educational program/curriculum. With support from: Nature Vision on educational components, King Conservation District (KCD) on restoration components, Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) on native plant inventory. |
Complete |
PRKC - Stewardship Committee
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Jennifer Harrison-Cox
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| Native Plant Nursery | Provide plants and information to landowners and organizations for restoration projects and initiatives. |
Stocked with 100s of plants. Provided plants for Fall City Elementary Habitat garden, 2007. |
PRKC - Stewardship Committee | info@prkc.org |
| Issaquah North Fork Restoration |
Coordination of restoration projects and resources for water and habitat
quality. Applied for 2008 Waterworks Grant |
Completed Phase I Phase II pending funding. |
PRKC - Stewardship Committee | Jennifer Harrison-Cox |
| Puget Sound Regional Council 2040 Vision | Provide feedback on the PSRC 2040 Vision Draft | Completed. CLICK HERE. | PRKC -Policy Committee | Jennifer Harrison-Cox |