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Declaration of Principles1. Prevention is Better Than Cure Decisions will involve a review of present and future costs and benefits. Democratic, well-informed decision making will be pursued. 2. Nothing Stands Alone We will consider the impacts our decision have on the social and natural systems. We will consider not only the local impacts on our community, but also the regional and the global effects. 3. Careful Waste Reduction We will use material, land, energy, and water with maximum care and efficiency. Recycling will occur and unnecessary waste will cease. 4. Use of Renewable Resources and Recyclable Materials Use of recycled, recyclable and surplus materials will be maximized. We will actively seek to research, demonstrate, and efficiently use local renewable energy, natural resources, and "waste" products ("close the loop"). 5. Environmental Stewardship Community growth will enhance - not destroy - the natural environment, be sensitive to long-term interactions, and minimize disturbances to other communities, species and natural systems. 6. Community Economic Development Development activities will support existing businesses, encourage new enterprise, recruit compatible business opportunities, and enhance and support our local work force. 7. Encourage Diversity, Equity, and Individual Opportunity Natural, social, cultural, and economic diversity, equity, and opportunity will be encouraged. Development will help to improve the community's economic and educational status. Activities which positively impact underserved members of the community will be promoted. 8. Research and Education Educational institutions (teachers and students) will participate in community problem-solving. 9. Community Involvement in Planning and Development Local and regional development and planning will be conducted in a spirit of
collaboration with broad participation from all sectors of the community and region.
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