4.2 Corporate and Community Participation Given the nature of the environment, that it surrounds us everywhere we go, and that our activities impact the quality and integrity of natural systems through everything that we do, the successful implementation of the Environmental Strategy will depend upon the participation of all City staff, residents of all ages and businesses, community groups and other agencies. Such a level of participation requires that everyone contribute to the entire process. Many of the projects identified in the Corporate Action Plan such as the Greenspace Master Plan and the Forest Strategy will involve participation from a broad range of community members, other agencies and City staff. Other programs, such as the Rural Clean Water Program and the Take it Back! program require direct participation from the community. The success of these projects, and consequently our progress towards our goals, will be directly proportional to community participation. The City will engage this participation in environmental initiatives according to the community interest and program need. In addition to being a key success factor in meeting our environmental goals, effective community participation also has the potential to reduce City resource needs in program development and delivery. This will also contribute to the strategic commitment of managing resources efficiently and effectively. Next: 4.3 Partnerships |
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