Recommendation RG.20
Recommendation Status: New
Maximize protection and enhancement of the County’s environmental resources by meeting and/or exceeding EPA standards for clean air and water, and land clean-up.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses the historic relationship between polluted environments and the location of distressed neighborhoods.
Provides improved public health, reduced environmental damage, and enhanced ecological resilience as well as long-term environmental stability and comprehensive benefits human well-being and public health.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Complete Communities
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Municipalities
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Environmental Groups
Corp of Engineers
DNR
MDC
EWGCOG
Community Organizations
MoBot
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Missouri American Water
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
CMAQ
EPA Brownfields Grant Funding
NPS Land and Water Conservation Fund
MO_DNR
MO_MDC,
NFWF
EPA urban waters program
EPA Watershed Funding
USDA Urban and Community Forestry Program
Forest ReLeaf
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Local Municipalities funding
MO Land and Water Conservation Fund
Tracking Implementation
Convene regional, state and federal stakeholder to develop action plan.
Tracking Success
LEED CC Energy + GHG Emissions
LEED CC Water Efficiency
LEED CC Materials + Resources
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action needed.
If underperforming, what should we do?