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sustainable region. Only through cooperation and collaboration can the region expect to <br /> manage its water resources in a sustainable way aimed at: <br /> • Providing an adequate water supply for the region <br /> • Promoting and implementing best management practices aimed at protecting the quality <br /> and quantity of our resources <br /> • Providing efficient and cost effective wastewater services to the region <br /> • Efficiently addressing nonpoint and point sources pollution issues and solutions, and, <br /> • Assessing and monitoring of lakes, rivers, and streams so that we can adequately <br /> manage, protect and restore these valued resources. <br /> In another respect, integrating the Council's roles means that the Council will continue to <br /> provide high quality, affordable wastewater collection and treatment services to support <br /> economic growth and development in ways that protect our valued water and land resources. <br /> The Council will work with our partners to identify emerging issues and challenges for the region <br /> as we work together on solutions in order to promote a more sustainable region. Issues and <br /> challenges include: <br /> • Sustainable and plentiful high quality water resources that provide a firm foundation for <br /> the region's future economic growth and prosperity, livability and high quality of life. <br /> • A growing economy that creates and provides jobs for the citizens of the region. <br /> • A good transportation system that fairly and equitably links citizens with job opportunities <br /> and affordable housing. <br /> • Natural and water resources that provide for recreational opportunities and that support <br /> a high quality of life. <br /> The Minnesota Legislature has charged the Council with providing regional direction for <br /> planning and management of our water resources to support the orderly and economical <br /> growth and development of the region. The Council's regional vision and perspective considers <br /> the interrelationships of land use, growth patterns, transportation and other regional services, <br /> and water resource protection. Managing and using the region's water resources wisely, will <br /> sustain the region now and in the future. <br /> Thrive MSP 2040 <br /> From its frontier origins, the Twin Cities metropolitan area has grown, prospered, and emerged <br /> as one of the major metro areas in the nation. It's renowned for its high quality of life, strong <br /> economy and many assets: <br /> • A diverse and resilient economy <br /> • Vibrant arts, music and theatre communities, and professional sports teams <br /> • Rich cultural diversity <br /> • Abundant parks, recreational trails, conserved open space, fertile agricultural lands, and <br /> natural resources <br /> • Hundreds of lakes and three great rivers <br /> 3 <br />