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May 24,2006 <br /> Darrell Anderson <br /> 920 W Wayzata Blvd <br /> Wayzata,MN 55391 <br /> RE: MCWD Permit Application No. 04-485: 925 Old Long Lake Rd,Orono <br /> Dear Mr.Anderson: <br /> During a recent final inspection of the project located at 925 Old Long Lake Rd, it has <br /> come to the attention of the District that wetland buffers on your property have been <br /> impacted by storage of materials. Buffers are established to reduce the adverse effects of <br /> human activities on the wetland or surface water by protecting water quality, providing <br /> wildlife habitat, reducing direct human disturbance, and maintaining biological diversity. <br /> Per Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Rule D: Wetland Protection, Paragraph 4:D <br /> Buffer vegetation shall not be cultivated, cropped, pastured, mowed, fertilized, <br /> subject to the placement of mulch or yard waste, or otherwise disturbed, except <br /> for periodic cutting or burning that promotes the health of the buffer. No new <br /> structure or hard surface shall be placed within a buffer. <br /> This area will continue to be monitored by District staff to ensure that the established <br /> buffers in this area are not continually impacted. Storage of a large pile of mulch and <br /> stones is a clear violation of the Watershed District Rules and enforcement will be <br /> pursued in the event of non-compliance. <br /> o Stockpiles of mulch and rocks are requested to be removed from the <br /> wetland buffer area as listed above. <br /> o Stabilize the buffer with native vegetation consistent with type of <br /> vegetation present before disturbance. <br /> The section of wetland buffer closest to your home shows many diverse plants and <br /> shrubs. Please maintain and if additional vegetation is desired, please submit a planting <br /> plan to MCWD <br /> There are many resources for homeowners interested in improving both the quality and <br /> aesthetic value of these buffers. Enclosed is a memo regarding landscape improvements <br /> using native plants which lists some of these resources. If you have any questions <br /> regarding MCWD Rules or possible landscaping alternatives to mowing please contact <br /> me at 952-471-0590 Ext. (205) <br />