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Program 2. Natural Resource Conservation
Goals
Key Actions
Indicators/Measures of Success
Advance agricultural science and innovation for better management of natural resources in the face of climate change and other challenges.
Facilitate the development of natural resource management practices.
• Improve water management, soil quality, and ecosystem services.
• Develop sustainable systems for agricultural, natural, and municipal areas.
• Explore use, restoration, and management of coastal and aquatic ecosystems.
• Develop and promote Florida-friendly landscape systems.
• Protect coastal and aquatic ecosystems.
• Restore watershed connectivity and functionality.
• Establish new tools and technologies to address natural resource challenges.
• Development of science-based tools, technologies, and resources addressing natural resource challenges and sustainable solutions for stakeholders.
• Increased environment-friendly agricultural practices.
• Improved information available to ecological resource managers and users.
• Development and adoption of new methods and techniques for soil and water management.
• Strengthened integrated risk management programs.
• Decreased soil degradation and water pollution.
• Increased appreciation in communities to protect and restore natural resources.
• Improved biodiversity and wildlife habitats.
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