Recommendation LR.7
Recommendation Status: Expand
Increase intergovernmental cooperation between the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Department of Natural Resources, County and municipal parks and recreational departments. Demonstrate stewardship of natural resources such as groundwater, wetlands, surface waters, environmental corridors, and bio-diversity and tree canopy.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
This help better ensure all neighborhoods have enhanced access to parks and natural resources.
Developing an integrated ecological based systems approach towards the environmental systems.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Leading the Region
Complete Communities
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
MO MDC
MO DNR
Municipalities’ parks and recreational departments
MO Botanical Gardens
Environmental and community groups
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
General operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Establish a county-wide Citizen Task Force of representative environmental groups and concerned citizens.
Tracking Success
Develop an ecological and public health scorecard for publication
If overperforming, what should we do?
Publish annual updates.
If underperforming, what should we do?