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Lakewood council authorizes LAC to research nature-based solutions after presentation
Summary
After a presentation from Lakewood Advisory Commission members, the council voted 10-0 to authorize the LAC sustainability subcommittee to research nature-based solutions and return recommendations to the sustainability committee and city council.
Members of the Lakewood Advisory Commission outlined a broad agenda for researching "nature-based solutions" using natural systems such as wetlands, native plantings and urban trees to reduce flooding, cut water and pesticide use, and boost biodiversity. A presenter for the LAC said the work would survey what Lakewood already does, identify gaps and look at successful examples from neighboring cities.
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