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Enviropment Goal: Roseville is an environmentally healthy communis Strategy A. Preserve and enhance soil, water, and urban forest resources 1) Protect and preserve existing lakes, wetlands, ponds, aquifers, and other natural environments and habitats 2) Recognize water resources and, the importance of aquifer reellarge; reduce stormwater runoff through regulation and education 3) Use best practices to maintain and develop natural resources, focusing on wetlands and groundwater duality; encourage water conservation 4) Protect and enhance urban forests 5) Collaborate with other governmental units and groups to identify and help meet environmental targets Strategy B: Reduce negative human impacts by conserving energy and reducing pollution 1) Make decisions that account for human impact on the carrying capacity of the environment 2) Model energy conservation and encourage alternative energy; increase use of energy efficient and low impact lighting throughout the city 3) Reduce local energy usage by educating community members about energy conservation and its impact on the city 4) Improve air, water, soil, and sound quality by reducing pollution of all kinds, including from traffic, noise, runoff, and excess light and noise; enhance community awareness of environmental impacts Parks,,C�pein Space, Recreaiion Wellness Goal: Roseville has world-renowned parks, open space, and multigenerational recreation programs and facilities Strategy A: Expand and maintain year-round, creative programs and facilities for all ages, abilities, and interests 1) Remain aware of and responsive to changes in recreational needs and trends 2) Keep a reasonable balance between open spaces and parks 3) Increase use of parks and recreation facilities 4) Maintain and improve trails, wetlands, and nature center(s) 5) Actively promote parks, recreation, open space, and trail opportunities 6) Protect parks and recreation assets and assure user safety Strategy B: Provide high quality and well-maintained facilities, parks, and trails 1) Maintain and manage parks, recreation facilities, forests, and open spaces to the highest standards using best practices; implement a plan to retain green and open space 2) Leverage resources by partnering with other communities, agencies, and school districts to optimize open space, fitness and recreation programming, and facility options 3) Connect the park system to the community via paths and trails 4) Make the entire park system, including lakes and ponds, accessible to people with disabilities 5) Support volunteerism to encourage people to actively support parks and open spaces lrnaglna Roseville 2025 Final Report, January 2007 Page 8 Prepared by Anne R. Carroll of Carroll, Franck & Associates