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8. How are district boundaries selected? Selecting workable district boundaries can be one of the most difficult and confusing aspects of establishing a LID. The statute states that district boundaries "shall be encouraged to be as consistent as possible with natural hydrologic boundaries." District boundaries should include a sufficient area of the lake's watershed for the LID to develop and implement solutions to identified problems. Water quality and lake level concerns are often influenced by activities in the lake's watershed. If a LID is concerned about deteriorating water quality and frequent algal blooms, it should not only examine the immediate surrounding area, but the amount and quality of runoff reaching the lake. In other situations, the petitioners may wish to establish a LID to undertake activities that only affect the shoreline properties. The proposed activities may include regulating water surface use, providing public water and sewer service to shoreline properties and constructing and maintaining public docks, beaches or fishing piers. In summary, the proposed district boundaries should be consistent with the goals of the LID. CONTENTS OF PETITION OR COUNTY BOARD RESOLUTION* A petition or county board resolution must generally contain the same types of information. Both indicate the general structure the LID should take (e.g_, number of directors and district boundaries) as well as information relating to the need for and appropriateness of the LID. Specifically, the petition or resolution should include: I. Name of proposed district; 2. Number of directors; 3. Map showing district boundary and a statement demonstrating the appropriateness of the boundaries as they relate to the purposes of the district; 4. Method of financing district operations; 5_ Statement of lake problems; 6. Proposed water and related land management programs to address lake problems; 7. Identification of potential adverse impacts of proposed district programs; 8. Adequacy and ownership of public access including public lands and beaches; and 9. Estimate of the total assessed valuation of property within the proposed LID. A copy of the petition or resolution must be forwarded to the DNR and Pollution Control Agency for review and preparation of an advisory report prior to the public hearing. *Minimum guidelines and requirements for the formation of LIDS are spelled out by agency rules 6MCAR 6115.0920 — 6115.0980. These rules provide specific guidance on the content and issues to be addressed by the petition or county board resolution, and the details of the DNR advisory report. DNR ADVISORY REPORT The DNR advisory report provides the local government a map of the immediate watershed and comments on the proposed LID based on its expertise and coordination with PCA that addresses local need, appropriateness of proposed boundaries, technical feasibilities, adequacy of planning, monitoring and coordination with other districts. LID Questions and Answers 2006 Edition