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Goal 3: Environment
Charles County is protecting the environment by carefully managing its natural resources; conserving its forested, agricultural, and rural lands; ensuring clean waterways and shoreline, and responsibly managing its solid waste. Charles County is planning for the future by integrating climate change management practices, investing in renewable energy sources, and replacing infrastructure that will ensure a clean and sustainable water supply.
Conservation Programs
Conserve natural resource assets through sustainable forestry and agricultural/rural land preservation. Plan and implement climate change best management practices throughout count government operations.
» Forest Conservation
» Agriculture Land Preservation
» Rural Legacy
» Transferable Development Rights
» Climate Change Best Management Practices
Natural Resource Management
Manage natural resources effectively by investing in renewable energy, reducing stormwater runoff and expanding recycling.
» Expand Solar Energy
» Provide Incentives
» Rainwater Collection
» Expand Commercial Recycling
» Reduce Impervious Surface
Environmental Management
Ensure clean water through effective wastewater treatment and stormwater management.