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Shoreview Comprehensive Plan <br />3. Wetlands -Preserve and improve wetlands acreage, functions and values and achieve no <br />net loss of wetlands in conformance with the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act and <br />associated rules <br />4. Erosion Control -Minimize soil erosion and sedimentation <br />5. Groundwater -Protect the quality and quantity of groundwater resources and promote <br />groundwater recharge <br />6. Recreation, Habitat and Shoreline -Recreation, habitat and shoreline management, <br />Protect and enhance fisheries and wildlife habitat, surface water recreation and <br />shorelands <br />7. Public Participation,. Information and Education -Public participation, information and <br />education. Provide information and educational resources to improve knowledge and <br />promote an active public role in management of water resources <br />8. Maintenance and Inspection -Preserve function and performance of public infrastructure <br />through continued implementation of a maintenance and inspection program <br />9. Regulatory Responsibility - Maintain primary responsibility for managing water <br />resources at the local level but continue coordination and cooperation with other agencies <br />and organizations <br />The SWMP identifies policies and implementation plans for each of these goals, and the City is <br />committed to adhere to those policies and plans throughout the life of this Plan. Furthermore, <br />the SWMP is annually reviewed by the City and updated as deemed necessary. Reliance on the <br />SWMP as the principal guiding document far surface waters allows the City flexibility to <br />respond to changing circumstances and opportunities for improving and protecting valuable <br />surface water resources. With that basis, the following policies will guide the City: <br />A. Surface water management shall meet the standards of the Rice Creek Watershed District <br />and the Grass Lake Watershed Management Organization. <br />B. The City will insure the Shoreland Management Ordinance remains consistent with the <br />requirements of the Department of Natural Resources Rules. <br />C. The City will remain in compliance with MS4 NPDES/SWPPP requirements. <br />D. The City will encourage development and redevelopment activity to incorporate regional <br />storm water ponds in their storm water management plans. <br />E. The City will require compliance with erosion control regulations for projects disturbing <br />soil within the City, and the use of BMPs on these sites. <br />F. The City, along with other agencies, will work to develop education and outreach <br />programs to promote practices that enhance surface waters in the City. <br />G. The City will promote infiltration of surface water, for development projects and for <br />individual residential properties. <br />H. The City will encourage vegetative buffers around ponds and wetlands. The width and <br />vegetation type shall reflect the wetland classification and its function. <br />I. Groundwater recharge areas around City wells shall be protected. <br />Similar to policies, the SWMP also details implementation actions, which the City intends to use <br />as the principal policy instrument for managing surface waters. The City expects the following <br />actions will occur: <br />Surface Water Management Page 9.D-7 <br />