The committee will develop five-year plans to include all efforts. A position of City Environmental Services Director should be created to support the Committee and coordinate these efforts. Many programs and organizations already exist andareworkingforabetter, balanced environment. The Xeriscape Learning Center and Design Garden is complete and beautiful. We have a limited recycling program in effect with potential for greater development.
Public education is primary to a successful program.
Our colleges and school systems already have some environmental programs in place. Education must be comprehensive and ongoing. For that, goals must be established, there must be dedicated budgets, public service announcements, and well thought out multi-media campaigns. The availability of water is essential. The city has gone into agreement to secure future water supplies.