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ANALYSIS NATURAL SYSTEMS) <br />Round Lake itself i-s a shallow lake about 100 acres in area . About <br />80V of the lake area is less than 6 feet deep so that aquatic <br />vegetation is dense and fish winterkill prevalent. The north, east, <br />and south shorelines are marsh while the slopes on the west shore- <br />line are wooded. <br />The west side proposed acquisition contains tree masses and steep <br />slopes which are important to maintain the scenic qualities of Round <br />Lake. <br />The southeast part is rolling, sparsely wooded pasture with pothole <br />marsh areas some of which adjoin the lake. <br />CONCEPT <br />Tne u.S.F.W.S. owns Round Lake and has designated the lake as a <br />waterfowl production area" . They have expressed a desire to formulate <br />a joint management plan for United States and Ramsey County property <br />to fulfill our joint interests in conservation and recreation. <br />This joint management means that certain areas on both United States <br />and Ramsey County property are strictly of a preservation nature with <br />only seasonal lake access and trail use to prevent nesting dis- <br />turbance. Other areas on both properties will support year-round <br />passive recreation. <br />This proposed acquisition at Round Lake is suitable as a County Reserve <br />or Special Use (such as day camp) area. <br />1111