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City to Develop Environmental Plan

Posted on: Tuesday, 13 September 2005, 12:00 CDT

City administration is excited to present an agreement between the City of Germantown and Audubon International for the development of a natural resources management plan involving the extension of Wolf River Boulevard from Kimbrough Road to Farmington Boulevard.

After successful negotiations with the Memphis Garden Club and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the city looks forward to the careful extension of this roadway.

Audubon International is a unique not-for-profit environmental organization promoting ways to sustain a healthy environment, vibrant economy and high quality of life.

Audubon International will work in collaboration with city staff and consulting engineers to design and build a new roadway that's in concert with the natural landscape, water resources and significant environmental features of the site to be developed.

"Breaking new ground and achieving innovative projects and activities is nothing new for the City of Germantown," City Administrator Patrick Lawton said.

"The city recognizes the need for the extension of this roadway to provide better means of transportation and movement of traffic and people. However, we also recognize that there is a way of doing it correctly, and from an environmental standpoint, doing it better," Lawton said.

Scientists from Audubon International will study the entire area of the roadway extension. Based on their analysis, they will recommend construction techniques from a series of best-management practices that will preserve the vital existing pieces of the habitat. In doing so, they will save specific and important trees in the area, provide proper silt fencing to ensure no contamination of the river and drainage ways occurs and assure the proper use of pesticides.

This is the first joint roadway project involving a municipality and Audubon International. Audubon International has a strong track record in working on various development projects across the country. They are excited about working with the City of Germantown to protect these natural surroundings during and after construction and to build a roadway that will remain in harmony with nature.

Amanda Mann is public information officer for the City of Germantown.

Source: Commercial Appeal, The

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