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' Capitai Improvement Program (CIP) Project Initiation Form
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<br /> � Rark/Trail Name: Noerenberg Gardens �� ,� �
<br /> f Project Name: Sedge Meadow Restoration �
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<br /> ; Author (s): Paul Kortebein/ Arla Carmichiel Department: NRM
<br /> � P:ro�ec�;D�escr,i.ption This project will begin the restoration of approximately 4 acres of
<br /> , Pro�ide description stating non-native dominated wetland to native herbaceous and woody
<br /> ' ! objecti�re,,goa"I and scope of vegetation. The site is bounded on the north by Highway 51/ North
<br /> � ; propose��,proaect:-Include Shore Drive, and storm water from this road flows directly onto the
<br /> ; i. operatiYe ,words such as �, site and contributes significant runoff to Crystal Bay. The wetland
<br /> � � expand,;renov�te, :constcuct, ` will help filter nutrients and sediment from this storm water. The
<br /> � = etc:, approxirnate size,. wetland is located in the south west corner Noerenberg Gardens.
<br /> ; : 0 /ocation., and intended.use. This funding will purchase up to 8 weeks of a 5-person Conservation
<br /> ' � ' Include�arly backgroUnd:to Corps Mn crew. Three Rivers can provide roughly 55,000 native
<br /> � � he/p:.cortue�the idea: : herbaceous and woody plants for the project.
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<br /> , i �Q ` � 7usti�rca#ion This project will help to increase the storm water processing and
<br /> i = Mow:wrN�.idea/project benefit phosphorus reduction capacity of the wetland, thereby improving the
<br /> ; � }„� the�Park�istr.�ict. .7nclude `water quality entering the lake. The EPA recommends the use of
<br /> ; ; � , infQr.matlon.�D►�-ezisting and native or at least noninvasive plants to avoid negatively impacting
<br /> � ; � proje�ted�.use, new/improved adjacent natural areas" in wetland restorations. The current
<br /> { , t� pcogramming, recreation, vegetation is a mix of non-native reed canary grass, Miscanthus
<br /> ; j ��^.� enuironmental stewarcJship, ' (Silvergrass), and various non-native woody species.
<br /> - ; ��. susta�r�atillit�,:re.venue;:
<br /> ; ; C. pre�ious:commitments, etc. The project will also serve as an educational opportunity for visitor� __
<br /> ` ! � to the gardens.
<br /> � �� '� ` •Fun�din,g'
<br /> ; � �� Inclueie,any t�Fmeline or . �
<br /> ; 1 = �unding�com.rnitments, .
<br /> ' + � matchin funds�needed, or _
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<br /> `. � (, other fundirig.consider.ations.
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<br /> ; f Consi�ten#�with P.D�oais This project is consistent with the Park District's natural resource
<br /> '. j Q Exp/a�n ho:w pr.oposed:project management goal (as stated in the 2007 Policy Statement) to I
<br /> ! i supPorts-the Rark District "create, restore, and/ or maintain natural and other desirable
<br /> � � Mission, 'Vision Plan, master ! landscapes, including prairie, woods, and wetlands, using native
<br /> . � a p/ans,sustainatiility,and/or, species where practical. Exotic invasive species may be controlled to
<br /> ; ; other�nitia'tiv�s - ' rotect native habitats for the health and safet of the ublic."
<br /> ` ' - �'Est.:;Plannin� .CoSt $ (For preliminary purposes only)
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<br /> � � � �Est.�Go�tstrt�ctio�n-!CoSt $32,200 (For preliminary purposes only)
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<br /> ' �rii�l�fii��aa1�Resou�aes` Staffing ❑ Equipment ❑
<br /> ' � �. ;Zrrr `lications, Other O erational Costs ❑ Not Sure ❑
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<br /> � Re resen�ira ��a�a er �Narne Paul.:Kortebein Date 15 ]une 2011
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