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Sustainability
The Waukesha County Sustainability Plan, developed in 2008
and updated in 2016, states, “Waukesha County seeks, in a
fiscally prudent manner, to attain and maintain a place of
leadership in environmental stewardship and sustainability at
our facilities, in our operations and in the larger community of
which we are a part.” Examples of this commitment to
sustainability can be found in the strategic objectives for
Waukesha County Grounds and Site Management.

• Reduce fuel consumption and emissions through reducing mowed turf in parks and on
government center grounds
• Reduce water consumption, long-term maintenance and improve habitat by use of native
plants, xeriscaping and integrated pest management
• Install and maintain storm water management practices
• Utilize best management practice of salt usage for deicing.

More information about the ideas and principles that influence the Waukesha County perspective can be
found in the most current versions of the following documents:

• A Comprehensive Development Plan for Waukesha County (February 2009 Update)
• Waukesha County Sustainability Plan (January 2017 Update)
• Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use Strategic Plan (DRAFT 2017-2019)
• VISION 2050: A Regional Land Use and Transportation Plan (DRAFT SEWRPC)
• A Regional Park and Open Space Plan for Southeastern Wisconsin – 2000 (SEWRPC)
• Wisconsin Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (2011-2016)

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