Protect Natural Resources and Our Environment

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Jefferson County promotes environmental stewardship and open spaces by working to ensure access and responsible use, mitigating natural hazards and preserving resources for future generations.

Partner with community agencies to develop implement emergency mitigation strategies around natural disasters.

	Actual	Target	Results
Number of forest fuel reduction educational contacts	XXX	XXX
			Q1
The number of acres treated in highest risk areas	XXX	XXX
			Q1
Total volume of SLASH collected annually	XXX	XXX
			Q1

Promote the use and development of renewable, cost effective and sustainable alternatives to protect and improve our environment.

	Actual	Target	Results
Outdoor Air Quality Index	XXX	XXX
			Q1
Water quality	XXX	XXX
			Q1
County carbon footprint and current offsets	XXX	XXX
			Q1
Work toward a net zero carbon footprint	XXX	XXX
			Q1

Ensure a variety of access points to outdoor spaces available for everyone.

	Actual	Target	Results
Increase Equitable Access in plain areas within a 10-minute walk and in the mountains within a 20-minute drive	XXX	XXX
			Q1