Natural Environment
The health of the natural environment is paramount to the region’s resiliency. Creating a safe natural environment betters the health of citizens, makes the region more attractive, and mitigates future natural disasters, especially flooding.
Action 1: Increase connectivity of regional and local trail systems by formalizing the opportunity for joint planning among Corridor MPO, MPO of Johnson County, and Region 10 RPA, increasing transportation alternatives, and continuing public awareness of CorridorRides.
- Timeline: Ongoing
- Cost: $30,000-$40,000/year
- Responsible Parties: MPOs, RPA, Iowa DOT, FTA, FHWA, ECICOG
- Timeline: Ongoing
- Cost: $500,000-$600,000
- Responsible Parties: County conservation, cities, counties, advocacy groups, ICAD, CRMEA, ICR Iowa, WMAs
- Timeline: October 2018-December 2018
- Cost: $27,000
- Responsible Parties: Corridor Conservation Coalition
- Timeline: July 2018-December 2018
- Cost: $20,000 for weekly summer service in 7 counties
- Responsible Parties: County conservation, United Way, public transit
- Timeline: As needed
- Cost: NA
- Responsible Parties: WMAs, cities, counties, Soil and Water Conservation districts, landowners
There are ongoing initiatives that constantly monitor many important metrics like water quality, the possibility of flooding, and the use of trails. These efforts will continue and expand throughout the next five years.