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As part of •. • of •uncil's Empire Wastewater Treatment2004-2007, <br /> VermillionCouncil added a number of low impact development practices including a green (vegetated) roof <br /> on the reverse activated sludge building, two large infiltration basins within the plant area, a <br /> ral.ngarden at the plant entrance, vegetated swales, a prairie plant garden, and five permeable <br /> paver pat-king areas to reduce the stormwater impacts on the site and ultimately to the <br /> DNR designated Trout <br /> Policy on Water Conservation and Reuse: <br /> The Council will work with our partners to identify emerging issues and challenges for the region <br /> as we work together on solutions that include the use of water conservation, wastewater and <br /> stormwater reuse, and low impact development practices in order to promote a more <br /> sustainable region. <br /> Implementation Strategies: <br /> • Identify and pursue options to reuse treated wastewater to supplement groundwater and <br /> surface water as sources of water to support regional growth, when economically <br /> feasible. <br /> • Promote water supply resiliency through the use of stormwater best management <br /> practices that minimize aquifer impacts and maximize groundwater recharge, where <br /> practical. <br /> • Promote water conservation measures, including tool development and outreach. <br /> • Encourage low impact development, land uses, and cooperative water use practices that <br /> minimize impacts on aquifers. <br /> • Investigate reusing treated wastewater, and when cost-effective, implement reuse. <br /> • Provide research and guidance on best management practices to use for effective <br /> surface water management. <br /> • In partnership with others, research and promote the development of innovative best <br /> management practices including low impact development technologies and agricultural <br /> best practices. <br /> • Install and monitor innovative nonpoint source pollution reduction practices at Council <br /> facilities and support economically feasible projects that demonstrate new technologies <br /> and their effectiveness. <br /> Assessment of Regional Water Resources <br /> The region's water resources must be sustainable for current and future generations. <br /> Sustainable water resources means providing adequate sources of drinking water and other <br /> sources of water needed for industry and agriculture, promoting sustainable management and <br /> operations of our wastewater treatment systems and providing for available and high quality <br /> water resources for fishing, swimming, and supporting our aquatic life and terrestrial habitat. <br /> Thrive MSP 2040 includes accountability as its third principle to measure success in <br /> implementing our policies and strategies.Accountability requires a commitment to monitoring <br /> and evaluating the effectiveness of our programs and policies. In partnership with others in the <br /> 22 <br />