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Planning for the open space system should support GUIDING PRINCIPLES
the achievement of many of the other goals of the
County and its residents, including:
The Comprehensive Plan includes a set of four
• Increasing economic development opportunities overall guiding principles, two of which relate most
by increasing eco-tourism and supporting directly to Preservation and Open Space.
existing agricultural production.
GP3— Pottawatomie County will be
• Ensuring recreation opportunities, by maintaining
TRANSPARENT about setting short- and
the rural character of the County and providing
long-term goals for the County, through
access to its natural resources.
effective long-range and strategic planning,
• Managing growth to maintain the County’s rural prudent management and allocation of
character and quality of life while allowing for public resources, and ongoing citizen
population growth and promoting economic engagement for setting and accomplishing
development. County priorities.

The Preservation and Open Space Framework GP4— Pottawatomie County will be
for Action is organized in three tiers: (1) Guiding ADAPTABLE as it plans for its future by
Principles, (2) Goals, and (3) Strategic Action Priorities. continuing to build on its historic industries,
These topics are intended to coordinate with and including farming and ranching, while
support the other aspects of the Comprehensive investing in elements that will make the
Plan. The Strategic Action Priorities convey tangible County stronger and resilient to economic
actions that will, over time, achieve the Goals of this trends and other changes.
chapter in line with the Guiding Principles.
GOALS

1. Preserve and restore remaining pristine
prairieland in the County where possible.

2. Increase opportunities for residents to access
recreation opportunities in the County.

3. Balance growth with rural and agricultural
preservation.
4. Advance area stormwater management projects
with regional significance and benefits in a
collaborative manner with regional partners.

5. Pursue eco-tourism and agri-tourism
opportunities in coordination with economic
development partners including the PCEDC.

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