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sediment disturbance and associated phosphorus release as a result of water skiing in shallow areas and using improper asphalt driveway sealant). • Education and Public Involvement The public, businesses, institutions, and local governments in the GLWMO play a crucial role in the quality and management of surface water and groundwater resources. Many of these groups do not feel a personal connection with the water and natural resources in their community. Therefore they do not have a sense of responsibility or ownership which can negatively impact their ability to change behaviors and increase stewardship of the resources. In addition, there are some recreational uses that have a greater impact on the resources than others. The public needs to understand the trade -offs between uses like water skiing in shallow waters and water quality. Groundwater Groundwater is the source of drinking water for Shoreview residents and Roseville through the St. Paul Regional Water Service (which draws water from a series of wells to augment or supplement river water during drought conditions). Groundwater discharge can also support lakes and wetlands. Or, as is the case with Snail and Grass Lakes, the lake or wetland can provide recharge of groundwater. Land - altering and land management activities have the potential to impact groundwater resources. Without proper land -use and water resource management, many impacts may occur including contaminated drinking water, reduced groundwater recharge, reduced groundwater quality, alterations to drinking water supply and alterations to the function and value of groundwater dependent natural resources. • GLWMO Standards and Criteria Given the impervious nature of the watershed, proposed land use changes and the existing quality of the GLWMO's water resources, there is a need to adopt more protective standards. The GLWMO Board believes that regulation is more properly performed at the local level by the cities provided that regulation by these entities is consistent with the GLWMO goals and policies. Evaluation and Accountability The GLWMO has adopted goals for the protection of its surface and groundwater resources. These goals will ensure that the public can enjoy these resources and that the resources will be maintained for future use. In order to meet these goals, the WMO will spend taxpayer dollars, will ask the public to change some of their habits, and will ask the member communities to dedicate resources towards improvement of the water resources. Therefore the GLWMO has the responsibility to report its progress toward meeting these goals, in a transparent and easy to understand manner.