Recommendation SI.1
Recommendation Status: Expand
Launch community-scale reforestation and wetlands restoration initiatives including tree canopies projects and water quality improvements on County-owned properties.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Complete Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Improves tree cover, water quality, and access to natural areas in legacy communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Preservation, enhancement and expansion of ecological services.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County
Missouri Stream Team
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Municipalities
Homeowners Associations
Land Learning Foundation
Timeline
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
USDA Urban and Community Forestry Program
Forest ReLeaf
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Natural Systems + Ecology
SITES_ Site Context
SITES_ Pre-Design Assessment + Planning
SITES_ Site Design-Water
SITES_ Site Design-Soil+Vegetation
LEED_ND_ Smart Location & Linkage
If overperforming, what should we do?
First, create a county-wide citizen action committee to build an advocacy and educational platform for the residents. Second, build greater regional collaborations.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.