An official website of the POLICY 18: Connect natural systems
This policy states:
Establish and connect natural systems corridors through land use, water resources, and conservation planning. (Met Council/Local Government)
What is a policy?
Policies are statements of intent and approach to regional issues or topics, independently and with partners.
Actions
(Met Council) or (Local Government) or (Met Council/Local Government) are tags indicating responsibility for implementing the activity.
Identify and prioritize opportunities to establish key habitat corridors, including land and water connectivity, through mapping and analysis, considering ecological data and stakeholder input. (Met Council/Local Government)
Update land use planning regulations to incorporate measures for protecting, restoring, and enhancing natural systems corridors, such as conservation easements, ecological buffers, and wildlife-friendly development standards. (Local Government)
What is an action?
Actions are the specific activities to implement policies and achieve the goals and objectives.
