Green Highways Characteristics addressed by your project/initiative (check all that apply) Provides net increase in environmental functions and values of the watershed Goes beyond minimum standards set forth by environmental laws and regulations Identifies and protects important historical and cultural landmarks Maps all resources in the area in order to identify, avoid, and protect critical resource areas Uses innovative, natural methods to reduce imperviousness, and cleanse all runoff within the project area Maximizes use of existing transportation infrastructure, provides multi-modal transportation opportunities, and promotes ride-sharing / public transportation Uses recycled materials to eliminate waste and reduce the energy required to build the highway Links regional transportation plans with local landuse through partnerships Controls populations of invasive species, and promotes the growth of native species Incorporates post project monitoring to ensure environmental results Protects the hydrology of wetlands and streams channels through restoration of natural drainage paths Results in a suite of targeted environmental outcomes based upon local environmental needs Reduces disruptions to ecological processes by promoting wildlife corridors and passages in areas identified through wildlife conservation plans Encourages smart growth by integrating and guiding future growth and capacity building with ecological constraints
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