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Natural Resources
The benefits of being surrounded by a healthy natural environment include a clean and abundant supply of groundwater and surface water, clean air to breathe, and a good mix of terrestrial and aquatic habitats such as forests, prairies, and wetlands.
These features are necessary to promote a vibrant and diverse human, animal, and plant community. Although not always visible, their contribution to the quality of life enjoyed by Golden Valley residents is important.
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Natural Resources Management Plan
Golden Valley's Natural Resources Management Plan guides decision makers and staff in preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing its nature areas, green corridors, and open spaces.
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Natural Resource Projects
Proper maintenance of Golden Valley's native vegetation buffers around ponds and wetlands help improve water quality and ecological diversity and provide habitat and food sources for pollinators.
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Pollinators
More than one-third of all plant-based products consumed by humans depend on various pollinators. Insects like bees and butterflies, birds, and small mammals are critical to perpetuating and proliferating our food sources.
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Tree Management
Golden Valley's Urban Forestry Program ensures that public trees are properly managed and provides residents with the correct information to care for their own trees.