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KeyWords: s.t MIl IIg8IIIInt PIac.1IceI (BMP'S) . A generally accepted group of water man- agement techniques designed to solve a specific problem in a specific situation, Ideally these are sma1l scale fixes that have favorable cost to benefits in terms of water quality improv ments. 8011II BMP'. for CItlzMw: Shoreland Buffers; Proper fertilizer use and Storage; Proper Lawn care practices; Developing deep- rooted planting beds for absorption of stormwater; Proper leaf removal and composting. , < 1) Public Awareness 81 Education e 1) Recommendation: The most important contribution the City could make would be increasing resident aware~ss of water quality issues. Virtually every area of Arden Hills drains to a lake or wetland area within the City, Overall water quality relies on proper practices by the City and the cooperation of residents, The City should work with all available public and private efforts to bring watershed education to the citizens of Arden Hills, A variety of programs are available to the City at low or minimal cost for participation, Methodlimplementation: Use the city newsletter, cable channel 16, city committees, lake Associations, educational institutions and other local organizations and utility bills in a seasonally appropriate way to provide information about water issues and 'best management practices' for the homeowner. Use a variety of second party prepared material water edu- cation programs. Plan and present on a regular and timely basis. Custom- ize the material to fit unique circumstances in Arden Hills and to solve specific identified problems. Televise selected events concerning water a quality on a regular basis, Maintain communications with the above .. groups to encourage partnership and participation in water quality im- provement. Develop A storm water-stenciling program, Develop an Arden Hills water quality display for use at the Town Hall meeting, Cost/Resources: A variety of resources are available from several sources. RCWD, Metro council, DNR, Ramsey County, and U of M exten- sion. Most programs would involve 2nd party produced materials and coordination by other entities. The city's costs would be printing and distributions. Additional costs would be incurred for participation at a higher level. For example the City may want to sponsor a display or infor- mational exhibit, produce signs describing specific projects or water quality initiatives, or cooperate in a cable production about city of Arden Hills water environment. The City could also participate in the production of an Arden Hills informational map of the various subwatersheds within the City. Relative rating for cost - Moderate .