Recommendation RG.26
Recommendation Status: New
Collaborate with state, regional, and local agencies to preserve natural resources and to ensure that the supply of natural resources is adequate for Projected multi-generational growth.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Ensures over the long term that all members of the community are served by improved green infrastructure and the resultant ecological services provided.
Sustainability Considerations
Provides long-term public health benefits, reduces environmental damage, and enhances ecological resilience and environmental stability as well as strengthening economic resiliency.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
St. Louis County Department Parks and Recreation
Environmental Groups
Corp of Engineers
DNR
MDC
Community Organizations
Municipalities
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
NPS Land and Water Conservation Fund
USDA
USFWS
MO_DNR
MO_MDC
NFWF
National Audubon Society
Nature Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund
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
GRG
MO Land and Water Conservation Fund
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
SITES Pre-Design Assessment + Planning
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
SITES Site Context
LEED ND Smart Location & Linkage
If overperforming, what should we do?
Create a county-wide citizen action committee to build an advocacy and educational platform for the residents. Partners with current advocacy groups.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.