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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROTECT AND MANAGE THE VADNATS LAKE AREA WATERSHED THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered. into as of the last date of execution, by and between the participating units of local government of the Cities of Gem Lake, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake and the Township of White Bear., hereafter referred to as "Members" and individually as "Member", agree to continue the Vadnais Lake, Area Water Management Organization, as a public agency. .SECTION I GENERAL PURPOSE The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management. Organization (VLAWMO), created pursuant to Minnesota Statutes; Section 471.59, is dependent upon the sincere desire of each Member to work cooperatively to meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management statute, Minnesota Statutes, Section 10313.201 et. seq, (and Chapter 108D - Watershed Law), hereafter collectively referred to as the "Act". It is the:geheral purpose of the parties to this. Agreement to establish an organization to: 1) Continue the. Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization; 2) Develop and amend a water trianagement plan; and 3) Operate appropriate programs including those to: a).. protect, preserve and use natural surface water and groundwater storage and retention systems; b) minimize capital expenditures necessary: to correct flooding and water quality. problems; c) identify and plaid. for meads to eMctively protect:and improve surface and groundwater quality; d) establish more uniform. local policies and official controls for surface and grounndwater management; e) prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; promote groundwater conservation.and recharge; and g) protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities and secure other benefits associated with. the proper management of surface and groundwater, and be in accordance with the. Act. SECTION H VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATERSHED 476792V6 KRH'VA245.1