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CMP Part 3A. Environmental Protection Plan <br /> ORONO'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMITMENT <br /> The Goals and Policies of this Chapter are basic to the remaining sections of the <br /> Community Management Plan. Without environmental stability, Orono's <br /> character and vitality would be lost. With environmental care and concern, <br /> Orono citizens expect their forefather's heritage to live on for generations to <br /> come. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GOALS <br /> 1. To preserve the quality of Lake Minnetonka. <br /> 2. To preserve the quality of all other lakes in Orono. <br /> 3. To preserve the City's marshland, wetland and natural drainage <br /> system. <br /> 4. To provide for surface water management such that the City is <br /> protected from both flooding hazards and pollution hazards. <br /> 5. To protect the City's ground water resources from pollution and <br /> from depletion. <br /> 6. To protect the City from air,water and noise pollution. <br /> 7. To preserve open space, light and air, including solar access for all <br /> properties. <br /> 8. To preserve a reasonable amount of native woodlands as an integral <br /> part of Orono's heritage. <br /> 9. To protect and preserve a reasonable amount of natural wildlife <br /> habitat in woodlands and wetlands. <br /> 10. To protect the land from soil erosion and the hazards of dust and <br /> siltation. <br /> 11. To preserve greenways and open snace corridors. <br /> 12. To promote the conservation and enhancement of the qualitv of <br /> surface water and wetlands throu�hout the city, particularly Lake <br /> Minnetonka. <br /> City of Orono Community Management Plan 2008-2030 Page 3A-43 <br />