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Praine Restorations, (nc. <br />P.O. Bos 327 • Princeton, Minnesota 55371 <br />D <br />To:Mike Ciaffron. City of Orono <br />From:Ron Bowen. Prairie Restorations. Inc. <br />Date:August 25, 1W4 <br />Rc:Bruce Dayton Wetland Project Description <br />Background: <br />For nearly 50 years. Rruce Dayton has owned land lying just ca.st ot Long Lake. During <br />that time he his gradually added to his original 24 acre parcel and now owns more than <br />150 contiguous acres. It is a beautiful, rolling landscape covered with stately hardwisods. <br />many wetlands, abandoned pastures, and several acres of restored praine. It ts an <br />■ptional natural refuge in the midst of an olhei^visc rapidly developing suburban area.excel <br />and it is there because of Bruce Da>loris farsighted resoureelulness. <br />Although a long-range plan for this property has not become totally focused, it is certain <br />that it will not be developed in any intense manner. Whatever the use. the natural plant <br />communities and wetlands on this site will be protected and enhanced to provide <br />maximum natural resource value and passive enjo>mcnt. It is with this in mind that this <br />project is being proposed. <br />Project Description: <br />This project can best be described as wetland enhancement. 1 he basic objectives are to <br />increase water holding capacity, native plant and animal life, public appreciation, and <br />general esthetic qualities. Every ef fort will be made to construct the project using <br />procedures and materials that are appropriate and totally sensitive to existing <br />environmental conditions. <br />1 he processes used to alter tliis wetland will include dike construction, soil excavation, <br />and plant con munitv restoration. No fillimi of the wetland is planned and nearly all of <br />the work w ill oe done by working from within the /one of excavation. Adjacent plant <br />communities will be protected and access to the site w ill be limited to one 30 to 40 foot <br />wide corridor. <br />r.. <br />Bringing people together with the land i/i' *• < ---------------- <br />Oflice 612 389 4342 • Nursery 612 389-5733