It serves a better purpose in urban regions where development needs and wetland conservation appear to be in conflict and some balance can be struck. Developing the plan takes hard work, and implementing the plan is even harder. Because it takes several years to develop and implement a plan, change is inevitable - changes in laws, rules and personnel are certain to occur. So an important part of the process is adjusting to change. But, the payoff is potentially great.
Wetlands are important links between water resources and our land base.
Involving the community includes education, honest debate, and compromise. Often, these things do not come easily. Human needs and natural values are important. The plan, with its inventories, maps, goals and policies provides direction. With vision, a dream can be captured with enough detail to make it come true.