Volunteer to help with restoration in the Historic Wakarusa Wetlands with the Haskell Greenhouse.
Join Native Lands Restoration Collaborative in land restoration in Lawrence and Douglas County.
Reach out to btaylor-mckown@bakeru.edu to be added to the wetland stewardship group for volunteer workdays!
The Planning Commission does not have any items related to New Boston Crossing (Ten59) on their March agenda, it's likely that it will be on their April agenda. The City of Lawrence has put the Comprehensive Plan Amendment on a future agenda of 04/07, it is still tentative but highly likely. Check back soon or join our email list to get confirmed dates for public comment opportunities.
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In addition to signing the petition, we encourage all individuals to send public comments to both Commissions. The general comment email for the Planning Department is planning@lawrenceks.org. Additionally, it can also be helpful to submit general public comment to the City Commission before it appears on their agenda. The email for the City Commissioners general comment is commissioners@lawrenceks.org.
While we encourage each individual to write their own thoughts, below are some topics that we highlight. Click the links to learn more:
Floodplains and wetlands: their benefits, their role in flood mitigation, their role in climate change regulation
HINU, lack of Tribal/Nation consultation, and lack of respect for culturally sensitive topics, such as child burial sites, Haskell's history as a residential school, and artifact collection onsite
The City breaking the Development Code and lack of adherence to County/City documents affirming conservation