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Resources for Community Leaders
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Whether your community would like to become involved in programs to benefit wildlife or adopt environmentally friendly practices, these resources can help.
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Download this 108-page overview of the planning tools you can use to transform your jurisdiction into a conservation community.
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You can create city ordinances to promote the use of native plants and other conservation measures in your community.
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Every community can benefit from caring for their publicly owned trees and achieving Tree City USA certification. Find out how to participate.
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Mayors and other local government officials are pledging to protect and create habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators in their communities. Find out how to participate in this National Wildlife Federation program.
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Resources for Community Developers
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These websites provide information you may need as you build and develop your community.
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The Missouri Natural Heritage Program identifies species and natural communities of conservation concern in each Missouri county.
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Get help improving your land for conservation and wildlife. Browse the Grow Native! program's list of habitat professionals.
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The USDA provides regional soil data and maps to help you plan development in your area.
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Learn best practices for maintaining dirt and gravel roads.
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Find technical information for the conservation of soil, water, air, plants, and wildlife in your area.
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Use native plants to remove contaminants from the environment.