Although decisions concerning land use remain at the local and county level, many local officials are not trained in natural resource protection or land-use planning. Education for officials making land-use decisions is critical to achieving planned growth throughout the county. One successful facet of the NEMO process is that by addressing water quality as a land-use issue, with planning and design solutions, the links to other issues in the community emerge. Preserving Sussex County's high quality of life is attainable, but only if state agencies work closely with county and municipal governments, and all parties agree on approaches to help make smart land use decisions. Future generations will depend on the decisions made within the next few years to insure that Sussex County remains a Livable Community.
Space is limited.
Completed form and payment must be received by Friday, May 11, 2001.