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-The identification of any lands and waters which may be adversely affected by the <br />implementation of District purposes, and a preliminary assessment of these adverse effects: <br />No adverse effects to lands and waters are anticipated. <br />The identified problems and stated objectives in the LID proposal aim to control the adverse effects of <br />AIS in Stubbs Bay. Treatments of Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed are done with herbicides <br />registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Minnesota Department of <br />Agriculture and have been permitted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The products <br />and methods used have occurred within a strict regulatory milieu, which is designed to minimize likely <br />adverse effects and unintended consequences. Therefore, rather than causing or increasing adverse <br />effects, the proposed LID will more likely control and decrease adverse effects. Other bays on Lake <br />Minnetonka with similar treatment program have seem long-term improvements in the diversity and <br />density of native pant communities. <br />Treatments will only be done by experienced professionals licensed by the Minnesota and certified with <br />the MnDNR. Plant surveys will be conducted by independent aquatic plant specialists. While not <br />prohibited in Minnesota, no product using glyphosates will be used. <br />Should the LID employ other products or methods to control Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf <br />pondweed or other AIS, of for water quality improvements, it will occur with the same regulatory <br />oversight. Therefore, adverse effects to land or water are not anticipated. As the LID considers or <br />proposes modifying the current Eurasian watermilfoil and curlyleaf pondweed control program or any <br />control programs for other AIS, detailed assessments of possible adverse effects to lands and waters will <br />be provided as required or appropriate. <br />-A statement outlining the adequacy and ownership of public accesses, including public lands <br />and beaches: <br />The City of Orono owns a lot off Bayside Road (CR 84 - see map) and rents out four boat slips to Orono <br />residents. It also operates a municipal dock at the end of Stubbs Bay Road. There are also fire lanes <br />owned by the City of Orono that may be used for public access located at the end of Eastlake Street and <br />Westlake Street. However, the nature of the accesses would be limit them to walk on uses. <br />Stubbs Bay is a popular destination for anglers, wake sport enthusiasts, and boaters from across the he <br />entire metropolitan area. While boaters may come from any of the public accesses on the lake, they most <br />likely come from the North Arm or Maxwell Bay locations. <br /> <br />