Natural Resource Conservation by Ramsay Ritchie https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation Project Ideas en-us 2022-02-09 20:52:37 UTC 2026-03-05 02:30:59 UTC hello@padlet.com No Mow Zones https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041067727 Highways in Detroit - mowing eliminating natural landscapes. Could save money, reduce emissions, improve natural environment]]> 2022-02-10 19:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041067727 Protect and Preserve Green Space. Encourage the use of Brownfield sites for development https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041070408 2022-02-10 19:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041070408 incentivizing public transportation https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041073848 esp for Wayne County employees]]> 2022-02-10 19:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041073848 Using our natural resources/spaces https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041073954 Introduce solar panels/renewable power to greenspaces, public spaces to assist in EV uptake]]> 2022-02-10 19:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041073954 GREEN CORRIDORS https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041075082 How to we build in more green corridors and spaces that connect?

]]> 2022-02-10 19:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041075082 Greenspaces https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041076557 Enhance use of greenspaces with recycling access, hold events and community activities in these spaces]]> 2022-02-10 19:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041076557 Add Additional Floodplains/Open Space https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041077100 2022-02-10 19:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041077100 Wayne County investing in renewables for public buildings https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041078894 Solar panels, steam, etc]]> 2022-02-10 19:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041078894 Daylighting the River https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041080399 - Rain barrels for every household
- Reducing flooding areas]]> 2022-02-10 19:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041080399 Mulching/Composting https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041085267 - Mulching/composting in Ann Arbor/Ferndale
- Every household can receive a composting bin
- Educational aspects with this - why is it important]]> 2022-02-10 19:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041085267 Alternative options to road salt https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041089347 - Ohio uses sugar beet by-products from post-processing to "salt" their roads]]> 2022-02-10 19:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041089347 Light pollution https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041091262 - From parking lot lights, mini-malls, churches
- Adjust lighting to better fit time of day/light needs
- Solar lights]]> 2022-02-10 20:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041091262 Sprinklers https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041092359 - Automatically monitor/regulate sprinklers
- Education around natural resource conservation]]> 2022-02-10 20:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041092359 Flora in public/private spaces https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041093258 - Local plants, less mowing, better drainage to prevent flooding
- Education around resiliency and conservation]]> 2022-02-10 20:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041093258 Stormwater https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041096641 - Unified ordinances on stormwater - municipalities, counties, regionally?
- more porous surfaces, less asphalt,
- retention basins - Wayne created one of these]]> 2022-02-10 20:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041096641 Tree replacement ordinance https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041102551 - If a tree is removed of a certain size, then you must pay into the tree fund or replace it with a tree yourself
- Regulated via permits]]> 2022-02-10 20:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041102551 Alternatives to fertilizer use https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041107961 - Reduce fertilizer use and/or change types of fertilizer allowed near open waters
- Fertilizer use is destroying open waters
- Restricting fertilizer use within X feet of water - especially for those properties that are near water]]> 2022-02-10 20:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041107961 Trail plans/non-motorized trail plans https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041112396 - River Rouge Parkway (example)
- Make trails more connected within communities such that cars and other transportation is not required to get to where you want to hike, bike, walk]]> 2022-02-10 20:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2041112396 Large Woody Debris Management https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2048823524 - How do we maintain an ongoing process for remediation or clearing and opening of logjams to enhance equitable access to the Lower Rouge River for recreation and enjoyment

- How can wood in the river be repurposed to create habitat for fish and other wildlife in the Rouge corridor ]]> 2022-02-15 15:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rritchie12/Natural_Resource_Conservation/wish/2048823524