Abstract

Tools Help Communities Plan for a Sustainable Future
Track: Sustainable Development
Authors: Lydia Utley

Tipping Points and Indicators is a facilitated decision support system providing Great Lakes communities the platform to develop high quality watershed action plans to achieve a sustainable future. The program leverages a variety of tools to guide communities through developing a watershed action plan. These tools, ranging from land use planning to data visualization, help local communities understand the health of their watershed and plan for a future that meets the needs of the community.