Green Infrastructure:Smart Conservation for the 21st Century

“Green infrastructure is our nation’s

natural life support system — an

interconnected network of waterways,

wetlands, woodlands, wildlife habitats,

and other natural areas; greenways,

parks and other conservation lands;

working farms, ranches and forests; and

wilderness and other open spaces that

support native species, maintain natural

ecological processes, sustain air and

water resources and contribute to the

health and quality of life for America’s

communities and people.”