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The impacted wetland is connected to the unnamed ditch, which ultimately drains into Long Lake. This ditch is part of a large system of public ditches in the project vicinity. Because it is connected to a navigable water. The United States Army Corps of Engineers has determined that the impacted wetland is under their junsdiction. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources does not identify the impacted wetland and associated ditch as a Protected Water or Wetland and does not have jurisdiction over wetland impacts for this project. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has jurisdiction over wetland impacts within the cities of Orono and Long Lake as the Local Government Unit implementing the rules of the WCA in the project area. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District also has specific wetland regulations that it enforces in addition to those identifies in the WCA. The Combined Permit Application Notice for General Projects, and the Combined Joint Notification Form for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District have been included at the beginning of this document. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Impacts to Wetlands on the property are under the jurisdiction of the USACE as the basin is connected to a navigable water (Long Lake). A permit (LOP-B) has been granted for this project provided the submittal of an acceptable mitigation plan. A copy of the permit has been included in Appendix E Minnesota Department of Natural Resources The wetland being impacted by this project is not listed as a Protected Water or Wetland. The MNDNR has waived jurisdiction on this project and no permit is required. Wetland Conservation Act - Minnehaha Creek Watershed District The Minnehaha Creek Watershed Distnet is the Local Government Unit responsible for implementing the Wetland Conservation Act in the project area. This is a request for approval of the proposed wetland replacement plan under the WCA, and erosion control plan, and storm water management plan under the rules of the MCWD. A grading plan for the building site was approved on December 14, 2001 to allow the project to continue. The wetland present on the property has been impacted under this initial grading plan agreement. Wetland Replacement The Minnesota W'etland Conservation Act requires replacement of wetland impacts at a ratio of two acres for each acre filled or drained. Application of the 2:1 replacement ratio results in the need for the MinnshatMi Craek Watershed District Permit Application City of Orono. Minnesota A-LONGL0204 OC Page 7 •w-nr> 1. l&AJkM fla Jt i&V*