Creating and maintaining natural resource corridors, natural stormwater management systems, urban forest canopies, and parks embody the concept of natural stewardship. Good land stewardship ensures long-term environmental and economic health, and its effects improve the mental and physical well-being of people. A green infrastructure network gives people access to nature, recreation, quiet, and views. Trees and other green infrastructure mitigate the negative environmental and economic impacts of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and poorly designed developments. Ultimately, green systems make communities more resilient and help to attract people and employers. The transportation system can play a significant role in how Greater Des Moines residents experience the natural environment.