The following are a series of publications from the Chesapeake Bay Program directed to local governments on land management techniques and financial incentives to protect natural resources and enhance local community livability Sustainable Site Plans Stay tuned for further information. Effective measures to balance the development and resource conservation goals of local governments are described in this handbook. Tools for Local Governments in the Chesapeake Bay Region. This handbook is designed to assist local government officials, landowners, community activists, and others with identifying models and plans available to protect, conserve, and restore wetlands. It details how local governments in the watershed can acquire wetlands, implement land-use planning, create financial incentives, provide technical assistance, and conduct education and outreach.
Case studies give snapshots of how the tools work.
Technical and Financial Assistance Programs for Local Governments in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Local governments concerned about wetlands can utilize state and federal resources to preserve, enhance or restore wetlands, as well as be aware of federal regulatory programs. Pollution Prevention Toolkit. Such initiatives protect the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams. The Toolkit highlights the benefits of integrating P2 practices and provides lists of P2 activities for local governments, citizens and businesses.