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5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION <br /> Advance responsible stewardship of the community's natural, cultural, <br /> and historical resources through varied environmentally friendly <br /> policies and practices. <br /> A. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP - Set the standard by demonstrating <br /> responsible stewardship of the environment, including our rivers, aquifers, <br /> and other sensitive features. <br /> i. Incorporate green stormwater and water/energy conservation <br /> infrastructure on CIP projects. <br /> ii. Ensure that applicable City staff is equipped and trained to readily <br /> identify and respond to releases (i.e. sewer discharges, chemical spills, <br /> etc.) that may cause negative impacts to rivers and aquifers. <br /> iii. Incorporate environmental stewardship into new and existing City <br /> facilities and master plans. <br /> iv. Develop and promote programs that protect and promote <br /> environmental stewardship, including the implementation of a single <br /> use beverage container ban on and near the San Marcos River. <br /> B. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY GROWTH - Promote environmental <br /> protections and sustainable building practices through codes and processes. <br /> i. Implement the Preferred Scenario Map. <br /> ii. Incorporate concepts from the currently adopted Comprehensive Plan <br /> into the Stormwater Technical Manual and the Land Development <br /> Code. <br /> iii. Update and amend water conservation and drought ordinance and <br /> plan. <br /> 12 <br />