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Ridges-to-Rivers Open Space Network
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The “Ridges to Rivers Open Space Network of the Mid Columbia Region” is a partnership of organizations and governmental agencies representing a broad spectrum of entities who advocate coordination of regional open space planning. |
This is an exciting and historic time as organizations and agencies of the Mid-Columbia Region come together to coordinate and shape the future of our open spaces.
Regional open space planning is underway.
RIGHT NOW is a great time to participate in this process.
Please express your opinions. It's easy. Simply complete the questionnaire.
The questionnaire may be completed online or downloaded as a paper copy and mailed in. |
Online Questionnaire
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Paper Questionnaire
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Mail to: Ridges to Rivers Open Space Questionnaire
c/o TGA
PO Box 3007
Richland, WA 99354
| The Vision is... a network of natural features & open spaces that complements residential & commercial development in the Mid-Columbia Region, and: (a) enhances our ability to attract & retain people & businesses that sustain our economy; (b) provides access & connections for recreation, education, & health; (c) preserves natural & aesthetic values.
The Goals are to...
Preserve the unique regional identity that our ridges, rivers and other natural areas define for our community sense of place.
Promote a Mid-Columbia Open Space Network to boost economic development in the region.
Enjoy increased enjoyment and use of the Mid-Columbia Open Space Network. The Mission of the Ridges to Rivers Open Space Steering Committee is to produce and implement a plan for a region-wide network of open space based on citizen involvement, city and county planning policies, and regional recommendations.
Steering Commitee participants are:
City of Pasco
City of Richland
City of West Richland
City of Kennewick
Benton County
Franklin County
Tri Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau
Benton Franklin Council of Governments
Benton Franklin Community Health Alliance
Lake Lewis Chapter, Ice Age Floods Institute
Tapteal Greenway Association
Lower Columbia Basin Audubon Society
Washington Native Plant Society Columbia Basin Chapter,
Friends of Badger Mountain
Open Space Coalition of Benton and Franklin Counties
Fun Fit and over Fifty
Benton City
Washington Health Foundation
National Park Service
To Learn More about the Rivers-to-Ridges Open Space Network, click here.
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