Draft Natural Areas & Trails Policy Moves

Based on input received during the Discover phase, the planning team has developed a set of draft natural areas & trails policy moves. Now the planning team wants to hear from you. Are these initial ideas headed in the right direction? Are there other priorities or ideas that should be considered?

Keep in mind that Policy describes what the city wants to achieve, but does not spell out exactly how to do it. Policy language is usually high-level. It balances clear direction with enough flexibility to respond to changing conditions, new technologies, or unforeseen events. With that in mind, try to imagine a future - 5 or 10 years from now - where these policies have been implemented consider these questions:

1. If policies addressing these aspects of natural areas and trails are implemented, what changes would you expect?
2. Is there anything that you think is missing from these natural areas and trails policy moves?

• Preserve and enhance the wildlife habitat in Coal Creek Park, Westlawn Park, Mercer Slough and the riparian and green corridors between them.
• Support and enhance the water quality in the streams and creeks in the neighborhood to support fish and animal life.
• Include signage and education about the natural area, the animal habitat, and how people can contribute to the vibrancy of the environment.