Working groups are integral to moving forward LEC’s efforts to make Saint Louis a 21st century nature city and advance Saint Louis’ urban biodiversity.
There are currently 3 Working Groups.
Urban Biodiversity & Access to Nature
Collaboratively working to increase species biodiversity in the region with public engagement in activities to positively impact urban biodiversity while working to create a greener St. Louis with improved access to green spaces for all
Water
Protecting our waterways and communities by advancing equitable, resilient solutions to water challenges in St. Louis
Working groups will meet to advance science and practice, explore research questions and knowledge gaps, set project priorities, and identify funding opportunities to advance the work. We recognize that many in the region are working and thinking on these topics. These groups will contribute to this combined effort and amplify it.
Each working group will define the scope of its efforts while bridging research, application and implementation, and policy. Each working group will progress at their own pace, with all milestones recognized as successes. We value the diversity of perspectives and aim to ensure that each group’s efforts are inclusive, impactful, and action oriented.
How LEC Working Groups Align and Overlap to Advance Urban Biodiversity Goals
Several cross-cutting topics emerged in the Working Group discussions at the September 2024 symposium, and we imagine they may be part of all working group efforts:
- Biodiversity & Human Well-being
- Use of Technology: Exploring innovative tools and methods in both research, monitoring, and implementation
- Urban Agriculture
- Nature-Based Solutions
- Reporting
- LEC Support for Your Working Group