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Farm and farmland preservation; viability of agriculture as a business; and loss of prime agricultural soils to development(affects open <br /> space, water quality, rural character, wildlife corridor, economy, etc. issues) (1,2) <br /> Loss of rural character (2) <br /> Urban sprawl/avoiding sprawl (2) <br /> Limited surface and groundwater resources and more water demands due to increasing population and per capita consumption; need <br /> for water conservation <br /> Contamination of surface and ground water; inadequate monitoring of wells, septic systems; runoff of chemicals, nutrients, and <br /> sediment <br /> Decline in aquatic habitat and aquatic diversity <br /> Continuance of groundwater research <br /> Total reliance on chlorination for water disinfection <br /> Increasing amount of impervious surfaces <br /> Air pollutants-cumulative impacts on public health; impact of heavy duty trucks and automobiles; indoor air pollution (3) <br /> Noise pollution <br /> Waste reduction/recycling <br /> Energy issues: increasing per capita use; decreasing fleet average mpg; increasing auto ownership; dec'g use of conservation habits <br /> Need for clear political authority and will for landfill management <br /> 5. Responsive <br /> Governance 8� <br /> Quality Public <br /> Services <br /> Implications of land development on local taxes/budgets (2) <br /> High local property tax burden, on residents and businesses <br /> Balance of residential and non-residential development (2) <br /> Government accountability and efficiency <br /> Government representation <br /> Provision of public services such as sewer, water, police, fire, etc. (2) <br /> Cumbersome processes for local approval of commercial projects (1,2) <br />