NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Policy Framework

Like the Parks Policy Framework, the Natural Environment Policy Framework creates policies to preserve our land and waterways and create long-term climate resilience. But where the Parks Framework is rooted in our community’s ability to enjoy our landscape and outdoor spaces, the Natural Environment Framework creates policies to protect them. From flood management to soil erosion, stormwater runoff to watershed conservation, this Framework aims to ensure that Petaluma maintains open spaces and remains climate resilient into the future through careful stewardship of our natural resources.

To read the Natural Environment Policy Framework, Click HERE. It includes considerable detail including goals, policies, and implementation actions.

This Policy Framework is structured around the following goal areas.

Goal ENV-1: Community Integrated with Nature

Goal ENV-2: Healthy, Protected, and Productive Natural Lands

Goal ENV-3: Water Resource Management

Goal ENV-4: Green Infrastructure

Goal ENV-5: Native American Heritage

For more information on the related policies and implementation actions for each goal area, please review the Policy Framework document, available HERE.