This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.
| Option from plan | Hazards Sort descending | Assets | Region | Source Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educate the public about natural and native drought tolerant species. | Drought | Aquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife | Southeast | West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan |
| Promote drought-tolerant plant species or other landscaping strategies to reduce dependence on irrigation (i.e., xeriscaping). | Drought | Property | National | HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 24) |
| Design policies and incentives for private landowners, businesses and landlords to plant native species and reduce the use of fossil fuel derived fertilizers and pesticides. | Shifting Species, Habitats, and EcosystemsWater Pollution | Natural Areas and WildlifeProperty | Northeast | (p. 55) |
