Arlington Comprehensive Plan Update Adopted 3-17-2015 | Page 112

Strategies and Actions 1 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. 106