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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 /> Comments: <br /> Consistency <br /> Natural and Cultural Systems Goals and Objectives (Y/N/Not <br /> Applicable) <br /> Goal 6: Sustainable quality and quantity of ground and surface water resources. n/a <br /> Comments: <br /> Objective WR-1: <br /> Preserve natural resources such as grasslands, woodlands and wetlands to allow for water n/a <br /> recharge of ground water and water quality protection. <br /> Comments: <br /> Objective WR-7: <br /> Promote land use patterns that preserve the natural hydrologic system and maintain a n/a <br /> sustainable "carrying capacity" balance for the future between ground water and surface <br /> water resources. <br /> Comments: <br /> Objective WR-20: <br /> Promote Best Management Practices for new developments which minimize stormwater n/a <br /> runoff. <br /> Comments: <br /> Goal 7: A balanced and healthy diversity of native plant and animal populations. <br /> n/a <br /> Comments: <br /> Objective NA-1: <br /> Conserve high-priority natural areas and wildlife habitats, including wetlands, rivers and n/a <br /> streams, floodplains, steep slopes, prime forests, wildlife corridors, and other critical <br /> habitats. <br /> Comments: <br /> 9 <br />