| Protect Madison's water supply and infrastructure to provide safe, clean drinking water. |
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| Encourage water conservation methods to reduce the demand for groundwater. |
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| Improve the recycling system by expanding markets for materials, eliminating barriers to recycling, and providing recycling education. |
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| Make energy efficiency upgrades to City facilities and private buildings. |
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| Expand the use of green infrastructure for storm water management (such as rain gardens, greenways, and pervious pavement). |
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| Increase the use and accessibility of renewable energy to reduce pollution and address climate change. |
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| Divert organic waste from landfills through composting. |
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| Support safe and sustainable farming and gardening practices that protect the ecosystem and public health. |
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| Improve lake water quality by working to reduce urban and agricultural runoff. |
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| Improve public access to the lakes and seek opportunities to further protect shoreline areas. |
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| Add and upgrade park facilities in underserved areas of the city to accommodate and provide more types of gatherings, activities, and events. |
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| Improve and preserve urban biodiversity through an interconnected greenway, habitat, nature access, and path system. |
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| Acquire parkland in areas that are currently deficient. |
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| Develop a healthy and diverse urban tree canopy. |
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