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<br />. ... <br /> <br />. ' <br /> <br />-3- <br /> <br />some control aver the remaining wetlands in New Brighton. We urge you <br /> <br />to go ahead with that plan. Much of the local wetlands have already <br /> <br />disappeared; the issue will be moot if control is not instituted in <br /> <br />the very near future. <br /> <br />The League is also interested in the public education aspect of <br /> <br />the report. <br /> <br />Over-fertilization of yards and gardens, debris allowed <br /> <br />to wash away and a lack of erasion control can significantly damage <br /> <br />the quality of Lang Lake water. 11any residents are probably unaware <br /> <br />of the harm that can be done. A public education program could'do <br /> <br />much to reduce the nutrients and sediment that washes into the storm <br /> <br />sewers and ultimately into Long Lake. <br /> <br />Members of the Council, a great deal of money has been spent in <br /> <br />the Rice Creek watershed to improve the water in Long Lake, and costly <br /> <br />corrective measures continue to be taken. As the prime beneficiaries <br /> <br />of Long Lake's recreational opportunities, it behooves the residents <br /> <br />of New Brighton to do everything possible to assure that the lake <br />remains an asset to our community. <br /> <br />The League of Women Voters of New Brighton recommends the <br /> <br />adoption of the stormwater plan. However, we urge you to also adopt a <br /> <br />wetlands ordinance to control development of areas of the city which <br /> <br />still serve to allow storm water to be cleansed and to replenish the <br /> <br />ground water. <br /> <br />We also encourage you to undertake a public education <br /> <br />program designed to make residents of this area aware of the impact <br /> <br />their habits can have on the quality of Long Lake if care is not <br /> <br />taken. <br /> <br />Members of the CDunc ii, the League is pleilsed that you are <br /> <br />taking steps now to be sure that stormwater is adequately handled and <br /> <br />in an environmentally sound manner. <br /> <br />No one wants their basements <br />