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POLICIES <br /> The following policies are proposed to guide future preservation and management of natural resources in Pequot <br /> Lakes: <br /> Protect and enhance natural resources and open space contributing to the character and vitality of Pequot Lakes. <br /> While it may seem that Pequot Lakes has an abundance of natural resources and open spaces, unmanaged <br /> growth and development could degrade the City's natural resources.The City must actively protect existing natural <br /> resources and enhance those that contribute to Pequot Lakes' rural character. <br /> Direct future development away from significant and/or sensitive natural resources and toward suitable areas <br /> with existing infrastructure and proper soil and slope characteristics. <br /> , , <br /> « „ <br /> , , .Pequot Lakes should <br /> limit development around these features and encourage development in more suitable areas. �,i��ci���� F,a�agra��h t� <br /> }�x{}I<�,r: v�,�i,,�i th�: 4��;t�ific�;t�� :E ���iti��E �r�t�a� ve,rsti� ��iitak�lr �r���ar� <br /> Promote development and construction practices that retain and improve existing natural features and systems <br /> on and around building sites. Not all development is equal with respect to its impact on natural resources. <br /> Development practices that identify and preserve significant natural resources - such as clustering, open space <br /> dedications,restrictive covenants,or conservation easements—should be promoted by the City whenever possible. <br /> Furthermore, construction practices in all new developments should ^^« �.,,«,,,.« .,,�,.,,.,-„� r.,.... avoid causing <br /> erosion,tree damage,or the disruption of significant ecological features. <br /> Support more environmentally sound alternatives to transportation, power, storm water management, <br /> landscaping, and seweF sewa�e treatment. One of the City's strengths is its progressive thinking.The City should <br /> take the lead in promoting the use of new,sustainable technologies for its infrastructure. <br /> Foster environmental stewardship. Pequot Lakes must educate residents and visitors about the value and <br /> importance of preserving natural resources for sustaining the environment, local economy and quality of life. <br /> ACTIONS ITEMS TO SUPPORT POLICIES ABOVE: <br /> ❑ Work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(DNR), local lake associations and others to <br /> prevent the spread of invasive species to or from area lakes. <br /> ❑ €s�a�l+sk�a Implement the Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) monitoring program to <br /> ensure ongoing maintenance and compliant operation of systems throughout the City. <br /> ❑ Control runoff from farms and citv streets to lakes. <br /> L�.AIGSCD�A�!'TIllAlf L�VCADC nnin orvnninL <br /> � <br /> 4 <br />