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<br />Consistency <br />(Y/N/Not <br />Applicable) <br />Natural and Cultural Systems Overarching Goal: A sustainable balance and <br />appreciation of natural, cultural and agricultural resources. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Natural and Cultural Systems Goals and Objectives <br />Consistency <br />(Y/N/Not <br />Applicable) <br />Goal 6: Sustainable quality and quantity of ground and surface water resources. <br />Comments: <br />Objective WR-1: <br />Preserve natural resources such as grasslands, woodlands and wetlands to allow for water <br />recharge of ground water and water quality protection. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Objective WR-7: <br />Promote land use patterns that preserve the natural hydrologic system and maintain a <br />sustainable “carrying capacity” balance for the future between ground water and surface <br />water resources. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Objective WR-20: <br />Promote Best Management Practices for new developments which minimize stormwater <br />runoff. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />Goal 7: A balanced and healthy diversity of native plant and animal populations. <br />Comments: <br />Objective NA-1: <br />Conserve high-priority natural areas and wildlife habitats, including wetlands, rivers and <br />streams, floodplains, steep slopes, prime forests, wildlife corridors, and other critical <br />habitats. <br /> <br />Comments: <br />n/a <br />n/a <br />n/a <br />n/a <br />n/a <br />n/a <br />46