The Blue River

Action Plan

The Blue River Action Plan is a culmination of decades of efforts from various regional plans including initiatives such as the Mid-America Regional Council’s MetroGreen Plan, KC Water’s Combined Sewer Overflow Plan, the Upper Blue River Watershed Plan, and Kansas City WildLands’ Conservation Opportunity Action Plan. The Blue River Action Plan aims to prioritize and summarize the extensive work required to restore the health of the Blue River watershed.

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Action Areas: Focal Points for Change

Eight Action Areas within the Blue River watershed were identified to serve as focal points for restoration and conservation efforts. Each area represents a unique geographic location with varying types of habitat. The Heartland Conservation Alliance, along with other organizations, actively works in these areas to improve the health of the watershed. The current and potential conservation projects are outlined in the Plan within each Action Area.

Understanding Focal Species and Keystone Habitats

The Blue River Action Plan highlights a few focal species – plants or animals native to a region that depend on key habitats – to underscore the importance of protecting their habitats. Additionally, the keystone habitats in each Action Area showcase HCA’s strategic focus on specific ecosystems.