Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 112
Strategies and Actions
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Preserve natural areas and
public open spaces.
1.2. Implement the Parks, Recreation
and Open Space Master Plan.
1.1. Implement the Lake Arlington
Master Plan.
1.1.1. Continue to pursue funding
from a variety of sources in order
to expeditiously implement
projects, processes, programs that
protect and enhance the quality
of Lake Arlington.
1.1.2. Continue to pursue the
development of a Watershed
Protection Plan for Lake Arlington.
1.1.3. Continue to partner with
internal and external entities,
such as the City of Fort Worth,
the Trinity River Authority, Tarrant
Regional Water District, and
Exelon Power to address water
quality, future development, and
water supply.
1.2.1 Develop and implement
a citywide natural resources
management plan.
1.2.2. Continue to discourage the
use of pesticides by promoting
the city’s integrated pest
management program.
1.2.3. Acquire, protect and
preserve lands with significant
natural and cultural resources
through the land acquisition
process.
1.3. Continue to include stormwater
management best practices (e.g.,
detention and retention ponds,
bioswales) for new or existing
developments.
1.4. Complete a network system of
hike and bike facilities that connects
natural areas and public open
spaces.
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