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OCT-19-2006 13�08 M C � D 952 471 0682 P.03iO3 <br /> Minnch�,lha Creek � '�atershei� D�strict <br /> � _ <br /> Im�raving Qar.�lity o f�ater, Quality of Life <br /> Memorandum <br /> DATE: C)ctober ZUUG <br /> TO: Homeowners with Shorclinc Property at 128U Srackctts Point Rd <br /> FROM: Minnehaha Creek Watershed Distriet (1VICWI�) <br /> RE: Sl�oreline impravemcnts rccommcndations <br /> During the permit review pei�.od, your sl�.oreline has Ueert observed ��d noted that previous rip rap exisls and <br /> erosion is occuning. f-lowever, mowin.g fhe lawn to ihe water's edge is coni�zbuting to the erosion problem in <br /> some areas. The removal of itative, deep-roated vegetalion along tlie shoreline to cr�aie the yard has left this <br /> a,rea vulnerable to erosion d.ue to wa�re action. Turf. �zass lacks the deE�p root structure necessary to hold the <br /> bank in plaee a.nd provides very low-quality habitat for beneficial insects, Uirds �.nd amphibidn.s. <br /> Preferably, your shore area w�uld �be planted with nativc v��etatio.n along the shoreline and inland to <br /> approximately 15 to 2U feet. Or, con.sider arn�oring only parlway ap ihe slopes and cappin� thc ripr�p with <br /> nati�ve�v�getation. This would. soften the effect of. t.lie�-ock �u�d provide ille deep root strueture for bank stability. <br /> If yot� apply I'ertilizer and pesticides lo your lawn, ��atural vegetativn bPtwe�n your yard and tlie shorc �t�vould <br /> also providc some filtering of rain water zunoff fi-om your yard,prevenling excess P�rtili2cr and pcsticidcs from <br /> reachin�thc lake. <br /> r.'.•.- <br /> Enclosed is the Rul� F: Shoreline Improveinent Permit authnrizin�; lhe requested ';�!�??;� feet of riprap. How�ver, <br /> MCWD encourages property owners to use native plants for slloreline stabilizations and waterbody buffcrs <br /> whenever possible because of the benefits they provide to water qualit�r and wildlife. 'We enco��rage you to g-ive <br /> consideration to the uiformatioi�. i�i. this leiter and to ihe eneloscd brochures before deciding on how to proceed <br /> wiih yot►r proj cct. <br /> A wc11-thought-out lakescapi�lg plan could accomplish your goal of st��bilizing the shoreline while providing <br /> much needed habitat and food for rvildlife, protectin� water quality, and im.pr.oving the aesthetic value of tl�e <br /> shoreline. Should you have further questions about Minnehaha Creek VVatershed District rules or policy, your <br /> permit or your sl�orel.ia�e l�kes�aping plan, pleasc scc our web site at www.m.ina�ehahacreek.or�, or contaci <br /> district staff a.t(952)471-0590_ <br /> 7f�¢Minriehr�Fia Cre.ek Watershecf Dlstrrcl is co»vriitted to a lcadcrsliip role in prvter.lin�iinprnving,alyd ma»asin�t1�e surface waters and a�fiuted <br /> g►'ol.�n�wQ6c:r respurCe,r withii:[!re Uis�lrlct,i�tcludirag their relatio►tships�o the e�uayslem.s�if wi4ich[loey a.re an.integral part,�hrough regulalinn, <br /> cnpual p�•vjects,c=duc:ulr.'on,t:UuPKrulive ertcleclvors,and otf�er pro�rams 6ased on sound scien,;F,i�u:ovalive[hinkinb;un infornted arid engaged <br /> enassi.tu.ency,and cost e�ectivc use ofpublic,lu��ds. <br /> TnTAi P c�� <br />