Proposed Clean Water Strategy Values and Goals

The proposed Clean Water Strategy vision was developed from these values and goals.

Ecosystems are in a healthy equilibrium; water is clear and environmental benefits are sustained.

• Water clarity improves as people use water friendly practices.

• Water is safe for human contact.

• Waters support native plants, insects, and animals consistent with an urban setting.

• Shorelines are stable and provide shelter for wildlife consistent with urban lands.

City actions align to do the most good towards measurable, desirable clean water outcomes leveraging creativity and innovation.

• The city uses an iterative ‘build, test, learn’ model to make progress.

• The city uses a systems approach in its implementation to consider cumulative benefits.

• The city performs active management to improve or maintain water clarity and chemistry at levels appropriate for urban waters.

• Pollution is managed towards achieving water resource conditions that meet standards and support community uses.

• In-lake management practices are applied towards achieving conditions that meet standards and support community uses.

• Clean water goals are pursued with consideration for multiple benefits and available resources.

People are connected to the land and water in reciprocity, both caring for nature and enjoying the benefits of a healthy environment.

• People access and interpret knowledge and guidance on urban clean water goals and behaviors that promote them.

• People pursue activities that promote clean water and natural resource stewardship.

• Waters are restored or maintained in conditions allowing for beneficial uses.

All people have access to water and the cultural values and environmental benefits they provide.

• Clean water actions prioritize waters with public access.

• Clean water strategies recognize the diverse ways people value and experience the city’s waters.