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Environmental Protection and Climate Action 7 <br /> Inity)tnental Protection and <br /> Climate Action <br /> Promote sustainability and resiliency across the County and <br /> collaborate with our partners to activate our community, <br /> protect and preserve our natural resources, and reduce <br /> greenhouse gas emissions. <br /> Objectives , <br /> bdentify the priorities and resources <br /> necessary to implement the Climate Action <br /> Plan. <br /> west in our infrastructure to reduce the <br /> environmental impact of the County <br /> fleet/facilities and improve safety. <br /> TTnprove educational opportunities for r ' <br /> County staff and community members on <br /> climate action and available resources to <br /> advance climate action projects. <br /> Mcentivize and promote sustainable <br /> agriculture and local food systems <br /> development through supportive policy, <br /> funding,farmland protection and <br /> educational outreach. <br /> Review land use policies to promote and <br /> connect Town, County, and private trails and <br /> open spaces. <br /> Protect water supply/watersheds. <br /> Conserve and protect high-priority open <br /> space, including Natural Heritage sites, <br /> nature preserves,watershed riparian buffers, <br /> and prime/threatened farmland. <br /> Wclude environmental stewardship <br /> objectives in the Comprehensive Land Use <br /> Plan. <br /> Strategic Plan Progress Report 12026 Board Retreat Page 6 <br />