HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 - Land Conservation And Stewardship Board - Work Plan
Adopted by LCSB November 8, 2023
Land Conservation & Stewardship Board
Key Initiatives/Work Items for 2024
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.
12. Proactively advise Natural Areas Department staff and City Council on projects
and policies that potentially impact Poudre River health.