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CMP Part 3A. Environmental Protection Plan <br /> As a result of the Rural Oasis Project a number of goals and u�idin�principles <br /> were established to ensure that the rural character and environmental health <br /> valued bv Orono residents are maintained. These �oals and uidin�principles <br /> are hereby incorporated into the Orono Community Management Plan in <br /> addition to the Environmental Protection Goals and Policies ap ep arin� later in <br /> this Chapter: <br /> Goals <br /> Future development in Orono must achieve the followin� �oi <br /> Goal#1: To promote the conservation and enhancement of <br /> the qualitv of surface water and wetlands <br /> throughout the citv, particularlv Lake Minnetonka. <br /> Goal#2: To ensure the nreservation and enhancement of the <br /> existin� "rural character" of the city. <br /> Guidin� Princinles <br /> In order to �uarantee that future development in Orono will achieve the above <br /> �oals, these "Guidin� Principles" for development shall be followed in the City <br /> of Orono: <br /> Guidin� Principle#1: Promote ecolo�ically sensitive stormwater <br /> management. Applving an ecolo�ically-based <br /> stormwater mana�ement system will improve <br /> ecosystems bv reducing both reliance on manmade <br /> infrastructure and reducing downstream runoff of <br /> contaminants. <br /> Guiding Principle#2: Establish and maintain native ecolo�ical <br /> communities. Conserving and improvin�natural and <br /> semi-natural areas will provide wildlife habitat and <br /> support natural ecological functions (i.e. drainage, <br /> filtering, bufferin ,g etc)_ <br /> Guiding Principle#3: Establish and maintain ecoloyical connections. <br /> Creatin ecological connections will enhance <br /> stormwater collection and conve a�nce promote <br /> ecolo�ical and wildlife corridors. and provide <br /> recreational opportunities for residents. <br /> Guiding Principle#4: Preserve and au�ment corridor enclosure. <br /> Maintaining and improving the extent of roadwa� <br /> corridor enclosures will promote communitv aesthetics <br /> associated with the city's rural character. ^ <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 3A-14 <br />