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BY THE NUMBERS

7.7—Ranking of recreation in Pottawatomie 13—Number of action items in the 2017
County (out of 10 maximum) on Pottawatomie Big Blue and Kansas River Floodplain
County Economic Development Corporation’s Management Plan.
Quality of Life Survey.
The recently completed plan was spearheaded by
PCEDC has recognized eco-tourism and recreation the US Army Corps of Engineers, with the City of
as a potential growth industry for the County due to Manhattan, Riley, and Pottawatomie Counties being
the natural resources and beauty of the County. major partners participating in the plan. Numerous
recommendations for Pottawatomie County are
25,781—Acres of state, federal, and private included within the plan, many of which propose
park, recreation and conservation lands changes to the development process for the County.
within Pottawatomie County quantified in These include:
the 2007 Flint Hills Regional Growth Plan. • Establishing a city and county development

coordination process.
There are significant natural and recreational
assets within Pottawatomie County, including state • Additional or revised stormwater detention
recreation areas, the confluence of the Big Blue and requirements.
Kansas Rivers, and natural areas that are not part of • Higher standard floodplain regulations.
formal park or recreation areas but that contribute
• Additional or revised erosion control and water
to the scenic beauty of the area as well as contribute quality requirements.
to its rural character. The County itself does not at
this time operate any of its own park or recreation • Develop a Big Blue River Recreation Plan.
facilities. • Maintain and expand flood control facilities.

80 | Plan Pottawatomie County 2040 Adopted - August 19, 2019

PLAN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY 2040