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• again become the principal area of focus within Ramsey County. The network of <br /> greenway corridors that connect the riverfront to the parks and open space of outlying <br /> communities will bring renewed vitality to the County's core city. Parks and open space <br /> will be the catalyst for development and redevelopment within the community. <br /> A reverence for nature will be an abiding theme in the development and maintenance of <br /> our parks and open spaces. Native plants will be encouraged and managed so as to <br /> make it difficult for exotic species to become established, resulting in an abundance of <br /> native wildlife. The use of pesticides will be minimized and strictly controlled. <br /> Stewardship classes will be a regular part of the elementary, secondary and community <br /> education curricula. Littering, graffiti and other forms of desecration will be non- <br /> existent. <br /> In order to accomplish our vision, there will be a collaborative partnership between all <br /> levels of government, non-profit groups, businesses and the citizens of Ramsey County. <br /> People from throughout our multi-cultural community will be sought out to participate <br /> in this collaborative partnership. This partnership will have the responsibility for <br /> carrying out the vision. <br /> CRITICAL ISSUES <br /> 1. How will a stable source of funding be achieved? <br /> • 2. How do we cultivate stewardship and encourage participation from our citizens? <br /> 3. How will the land be acquired to fulfill this vision? <br /> 4. How do we attain and maintain biodiversity in an urban environment? <br /> 5. How can Ramsey County and the organizations and municipalities within Ramsey <br /> County engage the business community in a partnership to realize this vision? <br />