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Final Report Introduction - Arden Hills Water Quality Task Force - June 2000 Resources . Arden Hills has a rich legacy of wetlands and flowages that, although degraded, remain intact and offer a cost effective solution for repairs and enhancements to our drainage systems. The City also has many wetlands that are well buffered from pollutants with ponds and overland vegetated flows leading to major water conveyances. Open spaces are still available to construct water quality mitigation sites, These resources make Arden Hills unique compared to many fully developed cities in our area. Goals Our goals for improving Arden Hills water quality were derived from similar goals established by Ramsey County' and modified for Arden Hills. The goals aim to maintain a high value environment, promote clean water, maintain a balance between aquatic diversity and human enjoyment, enhance wildlife habitat and encourage pride in the Community. They are: . 1. Water resources and features are an important contribution to a high quality of life and to the tax base of the community, Lakes, wetlands, and other water features should be improved at every opportunity, 2. AH contributes and receives waters from the RCWD. We will deliver back to this system clean water which will ultimately flow to the Mississippi River and beyond. We expect that our neighbors will share this intention with us. 3. Opportunities to ensure ecological diversity, provide water quality improvement, advocate environmental education and otherwise improve the natural beauty of our City should be actively encouraged. 4. Natural vegetation should be allowed to flourish and encouraged as a method of slowing rapid runoff, preventing erosion, improving water quality and enhancing wildlife habitat. Our trail systems should be used to enhance the natural characteristics of an area and maintained to minimize human impacts on the water resources. . 7 Adopted from Ramsey County Surface Water Management Plan. 3