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S. Should use efficient irrigation methods and practices <br /> 6 Should maximize the use of integrated resource management. <br /> Water Conservation <br /> Water is one of our most misused, mismanaged, and misunderstood resources. We make <br /> deserts bloom year around and move people to places that are running out of water. A <br /> water conservation program should: <br /> I. Utilize a rainwater collection system for watering grounds, <br /> flushing toilets etc <br /> 2 Utilize low-flow or aerated faucet heads <br /> 3. Evaluate sustainable yields for the lowest flow periods of their <br /> supply and design to accommodate those periods <br /> 4. Recapture and re-utilize water resources <br /> S. Utilize native and naturalized plants, and turf grass species <br /> that are biologically correcx for the geographic region. <br /> Waste Management <br /> The first principle of waste management should be to not generate it. If waste is <br /> generated the following will apply: <br /> I. Solid and hazardous wastes must be reduced, recycled or <br /> reused whenever possibly Continuously review how much <br /> solid and hazardous waste is generated <br /> 2 Non-recyclable wastes must be disposed of in an environmentally <br /> sensitive manner in accordance with regulations Periodically <br /> review waste reduction strategies and recycling methods used <br /> 3 Compost all organic wastes <br /> 4. Explore low capital; low maintenance alternatives for wastewater <br /> treatment systems; such as artificial wetlands: <br /> Renewable Energy Sources <br /> Nothing short of weaning ourselves from oil and coal is ultimately acceptable. Until that <br /> time a development should: <br /> 1. Explore the utilization of. <br /> a Photovoltaics <br /> b. Solar power <br /> c- Wind power <br /> d Geothermal power <br /> a Wave and tide generated power <br /> f. Hydro-electric power (limited) <br /> g. Clean burning fuels <br /> 2 Minimize consumption of non-renewable resources while more energy <br /> efficient sources are being developed <br /> VI-38 <br />