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<•February 7, 1990 development, management £nd regional funding of all lands of regional attraction, improve shore fishing access. The plan also calls for neighborhood parks remaining under local control. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental Protection objectives are closely related to the Shoreland Management Standards and Criteria. The purpose is to minimize the degradation of water quality as more of the lakeshore is developed or redeveloped, and as the upper basin develops. Cities will be directly affected, primarily through Watershed District programs. The Long-Term Management Program calls for using the Watershed District's 509 Plan and regulatory process to provide additional protections from the adverse effects of development. These are designed primarily to protect wetlands and water quality both in the lake and from upper basin discharge. More restrictions on catch basins and sediment traps are sought. No more than 25 percent of a lot shall be hardco^'^r. Wetlands of particular importance below the 929.4 contour are to be identified and protected by the LMCD. Above that contour, the cities and the Watershed District will be encouraged to provide protection. In some cases this may restrict use of protected wetlands for boat storage beyond the minimum tha^ is required by law (1 boat). The fisheries objectives seek better inanajft mcnt of the sportfishing resource. Habitats and spawning areas are to be identified and protected. Better data on fish populations is to be collected on a periodic basis. The objective is to assure sufficient data so that a sustainable sport fishery is assured. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE The LMCD shall continue to be the primary agency responsible for managing recreational use, access, and environmental protection. It will be expanded to 18 members, with one member from each community and four seats assigned to county and regional agencies. These include: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District, Hennepin County, and the Metropolitan Council. The plan calls improved coordination, communication and cooperation by all agencies. Interagency agreements are sought between the LMCD and the DNR, the Watershed District and each city. The LMCD will seek to obtain authority to enforce the DNR's or the Watershed District's permits through increased inspections and review. The District will seek closer ties with the Watershed District in order to assure that wetlands and water quality objectives are met. To the extent that the LMCD is successful in obtaining more protection for wetlands and water quality, cities will be affected. Developers will have to comply with additional controls on runoff and wetland infringement. Additional funds are required to Implement the management plan. These funds would be required whether or not the LMCD is the primary implementing agency or some other organization assumes responsibility. Major new funds are needed for the Water Patrol, otherwise access and use will be severely restricted. Affording better protection to wetlands, water quality and maintaining the