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2040 CRP Summary / Environment and Green Infrastructure FACING REALITY / ENVIRONMENT AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE From the majestic <strong>Indiana</strong> Dunes to the banks of the Kankakee River, the ecological treasures of the region are some of our greatest assets. 50 The prime agricultural land, plentiful waterways and natural areas support the quality of life and economies of all of our communities. However, Northwest <strong>Indiana</strong> land consumption over the past 20 years from urban uses increased dramatically, whereas population change over the same period increased very little in comparison. Many of the region’s agricultural areas, with limited public structures and service capacities for residents, have received this growth. This urban expansion has included development on high-quality forested and environmental-sensitive areas, particularly in Porter and LaPorte counties. Our water resources play a vital, lifesustaining role in both the Lake Michigan and Kankakee River watersheds. Unconstrained growth will continue to adversely impact the quality of water resources we are dependent on in daily life. Unchecked growth also threatens our air quality by spreading out more vehicle congestion. With these complex challenges facing our region, it is critical that recommendations throughout the CRP act in concert to slow and reverse these trends.
Over the course of many decades, a number of our waterways have become impaired because of land-use decisions and practices with the unfortunate side effect of contributing to increased runoff volumes, usually loaded with pollutants. Urban and agricultural runoff, failing septic systems and point source discharges from industry and sewage treatment plants - all contribute to poor water quality. 51 Helping to counter these impacts are new watershed management plans that aim to restore and protect our waterways by advocating practices that prevent or reduce polluted water runoff.
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Page 6 and 7: An Evolving Region THE CRP STRESSES
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