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continuous maintenance. The goals of the GLWMO are to improve the quality of stormwater runoff and protect against flooding by reducing nonpoint source pollution carried by runoff and increasing available water storage. The GLWMO does not and will not administer a permit program. The member cities have the responsibility of managing stormwater runoff consistent with the goals and policies of the GLWMO. 1.6.3 Wetland Management Wetlands are an important part of our landscape. They provide wildlife habitat, natural buffer zones and aesthetic viewing. The biological communities of wetlands can be very sensitive to stormwater runoff, development, and human activities. Therefore, the goals of the GLWMO regarding wetland management are to preserve wetlands, achieve no net loss of wetlands, and improve wetland functions and values where feasible. To achieve these goals, the GLWMO established a new wetland classification system to categorize wetlands based on their sensitivity to urban stormwater runoff. The classifications are Protect, High Management, Low Management, and Utilize and the characteristics range from a high quality natural basin to a man-made constructed wetland. It is the responsibility of the member cities to inventory, classify and set goals for the individual wetlands using the GLWMO classification system. 1.6.4 Public Education Public education is of paramount importance for protecting water resources. The goal of the GLWMO is to take an active role in providing the public the data necessary to help make wise decisions affecting water resources. The GLWMO will provide the public with information such as water quality data, lake water level data, construction issues, general hydrology and other water related topics through the city councils, agencies, schools, an annual newsletter, an Internet web site, and other active methods. 1.6.5 Evaluation and Accountability The GLWMO, the City of Roseville, and the City of Shoreview will work together to achieve the goals set forth in the Plan. The goal of the evaluation and accountability process is to assess the progress of each organization toward the agreed upon expectations. Grass Lake WMO Watershed Management Plan 04/25/00 Draft \\NS2\WP\WP\23\62\645\plan\Grass Lake WMO plan.doc Page 1-12