Action 68
Support the development of wildlife crossings and habitat corridors at critical habitat connectivity points, including in urban areas.
Support the development of wildlife crossings and habitat corridors at critical habitat connectivity points, including in urban areas.
Develop a native plants policy for County-managed facilities, including development of resources that can support conversion of traditional landscaping to native and drought-tolerant options.
Increase coordination and expand training for County and affiliated personnel to promote the selection of native, climate-resilient species that strengthen biodiversity, heat and fire resistance, stormwater capture, water management, and regional habitat connectivity.
Increase the number of native plants, trees, and pollinator/bird-friendly landscapes on public properties for education and habitat connectivity.
Identify opportunities for ecosystem enhancement for areas impacted by disturbances, such as wildfires or invasive pests.
Implement the countywide Parks Needs Assessment Plus (PNA+) to meet the 30x30 goal, prioritizing open space preservation and acquisition in priority areas for environmental conservation and restoration.
Support strategies to preserve and protect priority ecological sites, supporting sites, and priority species, including significant ecological areas, habitat connections, terrestrial streams, wetlands, and aquatic habitats.
Integrate best practices for sustainable parks into the County's Park Design Guidelines, addressing key issues, such as biodiversity, native plants, shade and cooling, operations and maintenance, and stormwater management.
Implement existing and develop new river corridor master plans to establish comprehensive and coordinated management guidelines for local waterways, prioritizing re-wilding where feasible, while also balancing needs, such as flood management, habitat, biodiversity, and community preference.
Facilitate restoration of sandy beaches, dunes, wetlands, kelp forests, and other marine and coastal habitats that support biodiversity, economic activity, and equitable access to recreational activities.