Describe the methods that this region uses to fund their plans and land acquisitions

Read the attached case study and answer the following questions.

1) Describe the methods that this region uses to fund their plans and land acquisitions, and draw comparisons to where it is different/similar, stronger/weaker than the Twin Cities case study.

2) The plan to protect the wetlands in this region is biologically comprehensive, not limiting management to one species or particular habitat type. Thinking back to “How Wolves Change Rivers”, why is this the better way to go?

3) This regional plan allows jurisdictions flexibility in identifying their specific preservation needs, describe the ways this “teamwork” approach has achieved better data and success, and where it might be weaker.

4) Describe the use of resource zones and overlay zoning, how they’re used to protect certain areas and where they might be absent and thus can’t protect other areas. Also describe the efforts being made to build in a Green Infrastructure style.

5) Describe their use of a mitigation bank method for Wetland restoration, and why it’s a win-win for the region

6) What are the positive social implications of this planning initiative?

7) What did you find most interesting about this case study? Did you see room for improvement that is not already addressed?