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5 / 18/ 99 T - RE . EFFORTS AND ISSUES : = WH ERE TCO FRaM HERE ? With the knowledge of what facilities , needs and standards exist at this time ( see Section II and appendices ) , the Work Group has discussed the direction of future efforts . In particular, there are two key areas to which attention should be drawn . First , a working set of goals and objectives must be developed that meet the diverse recreation and parks needs of the County . To implement these goals , criteria have been developed for the expenditure of future resources for land acquisition and facility siting . Subsection A below addresses these needs . Second , the potential for joint siting and management of sites is seen as a logical extension of the information gathered to date . An evaluation of possibilities in this area is also warranted , and is included as subsection B . Impediments to locating new facilities, potential for coordination with Duke and OWASA in meeting future goals, and mechanisms for accomplishing these objectives are also addressed in this section . A . Park and Recreation Land Acquisition Goals, Objectives and Criteria 1 . Goals and Objectives for Land Acquisition j i In looking to acquire land for future recreation and parks needs , j there are several goals that have become apparent through the discussions of the Work Group : Goals * Encourage school / park joint planning * Preserve natural resources * Promote multi jurisdictional recreation and preservation efforts * Preserve watersheds and water quality * Encourage historic and cultural preservation * Identify and emphasize targeted needs * Establish public/ private partnerships * Encourage the dedication of easements * Implement land - banking opportunities * Acquire/ purchase parkland through development process * Develop linear parks concepts and plans 13