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Comment #009 <br /> Page 3 <br /> I didn't see it in the existing or proposed Goals and Policies, but we should consider adding a <br /> Policy that designates open space areas that are within critical areas as a higher protection <br /> standard,potentially natural open space. There are only a few recreational elements that are <br /> consistent with critical areas protection, yet there are quite a few elements allowed in open space <br /> that are usually not compatible with critical areas. Designating these areas as a higher protection <br /> open space would likely reduce some of that conflict. <br /> Section 10. Climate. <br /> While we appreciate the elements of the climate section, it is primarily geared towards human <br /> uses. The County should include policies that"Identify, protect, and enhance natural areas to <br /> foster resiliency to climate impacts, as well as areas of vital habitat for safe passage and species <br /> migration". They should either include those policies within the climate element or show which <br /> policies in the other elements meet this requirement. <br /> 10.7.1. Drought. Additions: <br /> Encourage water conservation to protect instream flows for fish and aquatic ecosystems. <br /> Preserve wildlife migration corridors so that wildlife can adapt to drought and resiliency. <br /> 10.7.5. Wildfire. Modify CR-G5, P 16 to address limiting new development in areas with high <br /> wildfire risk. <br /> 10.1.2. Statewide and Regional Consistency <br /> Washington Habitat Connectivity Action Plan(WAHCAP) <br /> We appreciate that reference to the plan is included and we believe this demonstrates a <br /> commitment to working to incorporate wildlife habitat connectivity into the county's document. <br /> While corridors were correctly identified in the Cascade region and connecting the Cascades to <br /> Hanford, there is a corridor of Statewide Significance that runs north to south in the eastern <br /> section of the county referred to as the Columbia Plateau Backbone, see attached screenshot <br /> below. Please amend the paragraph to include this corridor. <br /> L.nd.r.pa I'rinrifla.(CLUBS.nd <br /> CLOR51 <br /> I' <br /> r <br /> R T <br /> i. <br />