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Revised 11/2018 <br /> <br />extent possible, all landscaping or plantings that are done in the project area must be native to Minnesota <br />and preferably of the local ecotype, and describe below how this project will comply with this <br />requirement. <br />Development of the trail will have a positive impact to the surrounding natural resources. There will not <br />be negative impacts on existing shoreline or wetland areas as the trail will stay within the existing <br />roadway right-of-way. One of the key drivers for the project is to improve the surface water quality going <br />into Long Lake. By transitioning the project area from a road to a multimodal trail we will be able to <br />install rain gardens and other plant material to accept the runoff coming from the abutting slopes, address <br />shoreline erosion issues and restore ½ of the current paved area with native plantings (Grasses, plants and <br />trees). <br /> <br />The compatibility of the trail to the adjacent existing land uses is ideal. <br /> <br />Long Lake- The trail corridor is adjacent to the east side of Long Lake for its entire length. This regional <br />destination for water recreation is only enhanced by adding compatible passive and active recreation <br />opportunities along its edge. <br /> <br />Summit Park Beach- This Orono City park along the southern end of the corridor will serve as a <br />wonderful trailhead for the multi-use trail. The park has amenities that will utilized by a variety of <br />visitors including, parking, ADA restroom, picnic tables, swimming beach and canoe launch. <br /> <br />Wood-Rill SNA- Soon this natural area will be expanding to abut the proposed trail corridor. This <br />adjacent land use will be an excellent opportunity to expand outdoor education and recreation in the <br />region. Wood-Rill has existing hiking trails, a Sugar Maple forest, swamps, sedge meadows and parking. <br /> <br />County Road 6 (to the north) & Luce State Line (to the south)- The trail is along a planned regional bike <br />trail rout per the Hennepin County and Three Rivers Park District 2040 Bicycle Transportation Plan, <br />making the multi-modal trail corridor an ideal project for alternative modes of transportation and exercise. <br /> <br /> <br />