Hennepin County: Natural Systems Protection Implementation Resources

Project Goal

In anticipation of new Metropolitan Council requirements that all Twin City metro-area municipalities include a Natural Systems chapter in their 2050 comprehensive plans, Hennepin County established the Natural Resources Partnership Coalition (NRPC) to help cities in Hennepin County meet these requirements. NRPC has partnered with RCP to develop a suite of planning resources (case studies, fact sheets, best practices, model ordinance language, etc.) that communities can use to implement natural systems protection strategies. 

Partnership Year
Partner Agency/Organization
Local Government Department
Project Lead Name
Audrey Robeson
Project Lead Title
Environmental Planning Specialist
Matches
Course
RCP Scholars
Course Semester/Year
Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026
Student Deliverables
Course
PA 5242: Environmental Planning
Instructor
Dr. Fayola Jacobs
Course Semester/Year
Spring 2026