2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Encourage and conduct environmental education and outreach initiatives » » Educate the public on environmentally-responsible alternatives to traditional landscape practices (ex. Herbicide and pesticide use as well as sustainable, native alternatives to traditional lawns and landscape vegetation) » » Support or develop outreach tools and activities to promote water quality initiatives, residential stormwater management, recycling and composting, etc. Support community efforts to promote environmentally-responsible practices

5A

5 CULTIVATE A CULTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, STEWARDSHIP AND RESPECT

5B

» » Support or establish demonstration projects for environmental remediation and enhancement

» » Support or create programming and events for active transportation as trail and pathway systems are developed

5C Educate the public about the threat of invasive species to the natural world » » Provide materials for identifying invasive animal and plant species with instructions on what to do if spotted » » Support or host events to promote awareness of invasive species and best practices for preventing their expansion

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