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POLICY 21: Wildlife and pollinator habitat

This policy states:

Utilize planning and development processes to enhance wildlife habitat and pollinator plantings, including native vegetation and climate-adapted species, across land and water. (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. 

Develop guidelines for integration of pollinator habitat and native plantings across various land uses, including aquatic habitat and climate adaptive species. (Met Council) 

Encourage land use and ordinance updates to establish, enhance, and maintain pollinator and native plant habitat on public and private land through incentives and technical assistance. (Met Council) 

What is an action?
Actions are the specific activities to implement policies and achieve the goals and objectives.