An official website of the POLICY 19: Natural systems and overburdened communities
This policy states:
Prioritize the protection, restoration, and enhancement of natural systems in overburdened communities to build local resilience. (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.
Engage communities in restoration projects tailored to their needs, such as native plantings, food-growing opportunities, restoring impaired soils, and naturalized stormwater management improvements. (Met Council)
Provide environmental education and capacity-building opportunities for residents to advocate for and participate in protecting, restoring, and enhancing natural systems. (Met Council)
What is an action?
Actions are the specific activities to implement policies and achieve the goals and objectives.
