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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 - Land Conservation And Stewardship Board - Work Plan Adopted by LCSB November 9, 2022 Natural Areas Department 1745 Hoffman Mill Road PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.416.2815 970.416.2211 - fax fcgov.com/naturalareas Land Conservation & Stewardship Board Key Initiatives/Work Items for 2023 1. Advocate for accelerated Land Conservation, through partnerships, land acquisitions, and conservation easements. 2. Advocate for funding mechanisms that make possible land conservation at a faster pace than can be supported by current funding, in recognition of future land unavailability and higher price. 3. Advise Natural Area Department staff and City Council regarding Natural Area Department land conservation opportunities, priorities, and future direction. 4. Advise Natural Areas Department staff and City Council on matters affecting Natural Areas Department land, water, and other real property interests. 5. Review City and Growth Management Area plans for Natural Area opportunities and impacts. 6. Advise Natural Area Department staff on Natural Area Department strategic plans, management plans, and other management initiatives. 7. Review the Natural Areas Department’s budget re-appropriation requests. Provide recommendations to City Council as needed. 8. Advise on proposed projects that may potentially impact Natural Area conserved properties, for example NISP and oil and gas development. Advise on policies to protect these properties and other City-owned lands that have conservation value. 9. Advise Natural Areas Department, other City Departments, and City Council on long-term strategies for conserving Meadow Springs Ranch. 10. Advise on planning for and mitigating against the effects of climate change on natural areas as well as the role of natural areas in a changing climate. 11. Consider potential underrepresented voices and community members when advocating, reviewing, and advising.