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Natural Resource Development and Protection The South Central Piedmont Resource Conservation and Development Area is home to approximately 1.58 million people. Because of this large number, tremendous demands are placed on the natural resources. These demands have and will continue to generate problems in managing and protection the area's natural resources. Problems that.haye beel~ recognized include: · C~Ot~t/~ ~~e~ · Air pollution · .Better watershed planning and treatment · Protection of municipal water supply watersheds · Water quality improvement · Stream stabilization · Erosion and sediment control · Wildlife protection and habitat improvement · Better forest management and utilization · Animal waste management · Prime farmland preservation Community Services Problems The South Central Piedmont Resource Conservation and Development Area is expected to continue to experience rapid growth in the future. This expected growth will require additional community services in order to meet the needs of the citizens residing in the area. The council recognizes that many of these needs are beyond the capability or scope of the RC&D program. However, we have tried to identify areas of concern that the council could potentially address. Some of these opportunities are listed below and are included in the councils goals and objectives: · Lack of rapid transit · Storm water management o · Recreation and tourism · Better sewage treatment · Water and sewer expansion · Solid waste disposal · Effective recycling programs · GIS system maps · Utility authority · Better Road connection to 1-85 · Better Land Use Planning Area Plan - Resource Conservation and Utilization Plan (Note: the Area Plan must address each 9fthe following: · Land Conservation Element l, · Water Management Element ~ · Community Development Element · Land Management Element) t/ Purpose for Creation - Mission and Vision