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Protect natural resources, green spaces, and recreational resources


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All Subprinciples

Subprinciple A - Preserve and protect open space, unique natural areas, wetlands, water and woodland resources, scenic views, areas of natural beauty, and the rural character of Tompkins County.

Subprinciple B - Create, preserve, and enhance parks, hiking trails, active and passive recreation facilities, and historic resources; enhance public access to Cayuga Lake.

Subprinciple C - Provide a system of interconnecting greenways and ecological corridors that connect- agricultural lands, natural areas, and open space.

Subprinciple D - Protect water quality and quantity in the County's streams, lakes, and groundwater and consider the potential regional impacts on water supply and wastewater management for all proposed developments.

Subprinciple E - Protect the areas where crucial aquifers are replenished and avoid new development in flood-prone areas.


Tools that apply to all Subprinciples


Specific tools relating to each Subprinciple

Subprinciple A

Preserve and protect open space, unique natural areas, wetlands, water and woodland resources, scenic views, areas of natural beauty, and the rural character of Tompkins County.

Subprinciple B

Create, preserve, and enhance parks, hiking trails, active and passive recreation facilities, and historic resources; enhance public access to Cayuga Lake.

Subprinciple C

Provide a system of interconnecting greenways and ecological corridors that connect- agricultural lands, natural areas, and open space.

Subprinciple D

Protect water quality and quantity in the County's streams, lakes, and groundwater and consider the potential regional impacts on water supply and wastewater management for all proposed developments.

Subprinciple E

Protect the areas where crucial aquifers are replenished and avoid new development in flood-prone areas.