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Sustainability in Benton County

Sustainability

Benton County government must simultaneously meet environmental, economic, and community needs throughout our county. We must use, develop and protect our resources at a rate and in a manner that enables people to meet their current needs and also preserve resources for future generations by:

• Reducing adverse impacts on natural habitats and species.
• Increasing the efficiency with which land, energy, water and other natural resources are used.
• Increasing the economic prosperity and well being of all Benton County communities.
• Reducing releases to air, water and land of substances harmful to human health.