The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines sustainability as creating and maintaining conditions where humans and nature can exist in "productive harmony." Sustainability efforts support present and future generations socially, economically, and otherwise. Sustainability is a national policy of the US government and today considers environmental factors such as air, water, energy, and the health and well-being of humans as well as natural ecosystems.
Can you think of a place in your community that serves as an example of this "productive harmony? One thing that comes to my mind is the restoration and ongoing maintenance of a riparian zone at the entrance of my development. Humans care for this natural area through work parties that manage invasive species and clean up litter, and nature reciprocates by sharing with us its beauty and vitality. It is now a welcoming sight for residents and guests as well as the lush vegetation, wildlife, and songbirds who live or roam there.
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