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Shoreview Comprehensive Plan The purpose of the MSWMP is that through policies and thoughtful program implementation, goals for proper water and wetland resource management can be realized and water quality can be protected. Regulations for this program are set forth in Minnesota Statutes 103B.201 to 103B.255, and Minnesota Rule, Chapter 8410. These Statutes and Rules require the preparation of watershed plans by WMOs and the preparation of local water management plans that are consistent with the respective WMO plans. As noted above, Shoreview is located within three major watershed districts: the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD); the Grass Lake Watershed Management Organization (GLWMO), and; the Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization (VLAWMO). The watershed districts act as the local unit of government for surface water management and have the authority to adopt rules to regulate, conserve, and control the use of water resources within the district. The City of Shoreview works with the districts and the City's current Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) was review and approved by GLWMO and RCWD. VLAWMO does not have jurisdictional authority within the City but was included in the planning and review process of the SWMP. The City complies with the agencies, programs, and various regulations listed above and intends to remain in compliance into the future. The natural environment remains relatively static in that the City's geology, soils, lakes and wetlands are set in place. The regulatory environment is dynamic, and the City must maintain goals, policies and implementation techniques that reflect the changing regulations for surface waters in the City, and the changing conditions that result from actions that affect surface waters and stormwater runoff. Surface Water Management Plan The Second Generation SWMP was adopted in 2005, and establishes a guide for surface water activities throughout the City. The SWMP is intended to remain dynamic by providing new information, ideas, methods, standards, and management practices. An electronic copy is available on the City website The City reviews the plan and residents or businesses within the City can request amendments to the plan. The City Council and the WMO's determine whether or not to approve the proposed amendment. The SWMP includes an inventory of the natural resources found in the community. This information is also included in the Comprehensive Plan, in this Chapter and in Natural Resources -Chapter 11. • National Wetland Inventory (NWI) wetlands (Map 9D-3) • Wetland Classification (Map 9D-4) • Watershed sub-basins (Map 9D-5) Surface Water Management Page 9.D-3