Programs Community & Economic DevelopmentStrengthen local assets to support the prosperity and resilience of communities in the region. Emergency ManagementPlanning for natural hazards and building community resilience. Energy PlanningWorking on energy conservation initiatives with local energy committees. Healthy CommunitiesThrough a variety of recreation, food systems, substance use prevention and other public health projects. Environmental PlanningPrograms to develop regional forest plans, river basin conservation plans, identify and map important natural resources, and other projects. GIS/MappingProviding analysis of geographic data and production of high-quality maps to member municipalities and non-profit partners. Municipal & Regional PlanningProvides background information on the region and a policy framework for planning and development. Transportation PlanningEnsures that local transportation projects and priorities are coordinated with the state. LAND USE FAQs