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Implementation Action |
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GOAL CN-2: Preserve and enhance Santa Ana’s natural and environmental resources while maintaining a balance between recreation, habitat restoration, and scenic resources. |
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2.1 |
Native planting. Evaluate opportunities in parks, open spaces, scenic linkages, and greenway corridors to restore native vegetation and establish, where appropriate, native plantings that require limited water and fertilizer. Restoration and establishment of native planting should not limit pedestrian and recreation access. |
PRCSA/ PWA 2021 & ongoing |
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2.2 |
Santiago Creek. Continue working with regional agencies, including the Orange County Flood Control District, to identify opportunities to enhance the natural qualities of Santiago Creek to protect habitat and reintroduce native plants and animals. |
PRSCA 2022 & ongoing |
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2.3 |
Channel improvement plans. Partner with the County of Orange to explore best practices in greenbelt and channel improvement plans for the Santa Ana River and Santiago Creek to preserve natural vegetation. |
PRSCA/PWA 2022 |
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2.4 |
Preservation of natural and historic resources. Collaborate with local indigenous tribes and other stakeholders to identify and evaluate potential incentives in the municipal code to encourage protection and enhancement of natural and historic resources. |
PBA Ongoing |
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2.5 |
Programming. Incorporate the city’s natural resources into City plans and recreational programming to facilitate and encourage healthy, safe recreational activities. |
PRCSA 2021 & ongoing |
| Notes: CDA – Community Development Agency; CMO – City Manager’s Office; HR – Human Resources Department; PBA – Planning and Building Agency; PWA – Public Works Agency; PRCSA – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; PD – Police Department  associated with environmental justice policies |
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