3 - Comprehensive Plan Discussion (2)

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Support more environmentally sound alternatives to transportation, power,storm water management, landscaping,and sewer treatment. One of the City's strengths is its progressive thinking. The City should take the lead in promoting the use of new, sustainable technologies for its infrastructure. Proposed Strategies for Implementation: • Foster environmental stewardship. Pequot Lakes must educate residents and visitors about the value and importance of preserving natural resources for sustaining the environment, local economy and quality of life. Proposed Strategies for Implementation: RECREATION POLICIES The following policies are proposed to guide future recreational growth and development in Pequot Lakes: Preserve the integrity of city lakes by limiting development in sensitive shoreland areas. Levels of recreational use for many activities are high in relation to surrounding areas; two examples are hunting and fishing. Much of the present and future development in Pequot Lakes is concentrating on lesser value Lakeshore where fish and wildlife habitat values are high; programs are needed to preserve some lakeshore from development. Proposed Strategies for Implementation: • Make lakes,wetlands,and public forests more accessible to the public.The lakes and wetlands are scenic spots for recreating residents and tourists.Since development is prohibited on wetlands,they are prime locations for recreational opportunities such as hunting, birding, or winter trails.City lakes should offer more locations for public access in order to expand the lake experience to people beyond private shoreline owners. Lake plans and water surface management plans, including traffic management, no- wake zones, and time-of-use limits should be created to help preserve these city treasures. Proposed Strategies for Implementation: