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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ~ Mlnnesata <br /> DNR Waters - 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 35106-6793 <br /> Telephone: (631} 259-5843 Fax: (651) 772-?977 uEPASra~JrcF <br /> NAIURAI flESOUflCE3 <br /> July 3, 2008 <br /> Mr. David Himmelbach <br /> 893 Hudson Road <br /> St, Paul, MN 35106-5312 <br /> Re: Wetland Excavation and Dumping, Cities of Maplewood acid Little Canada, Ramsey County <br /> Dear Mr, Himmelbach: <br /> The DNR is in receipt of your letter dated 5-30-2008 regarding wetland fill, excavation and lack of protection for <br /> a spring. The wetland area in question is not a designated Public Water Wetland, and therefore is regulated under <br /> the authority of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act (WCA). For this area, the local administration for WCA <br /> wetland issues is duected to Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District. It is my understanding that they <br /> have reviewed the delineations and aze comfortable that the wetland boundary is adequately and accurately <br /> represented. The DNR does not review wetland delineations for WCA wetlands. <br /> While we share your concern for the protection of springs, unless the area surrounding the spring exhibits <br /> permanent wetland characteristics, it cannot be considered a wetlarid under Minnesota law, It has been concluded <br /> by the Watershed District that the spring is ephemeral and does not flow consistently enough for wetland <br /> characteristics to develop and persist. We also appreciate your concern for the non-game wildlife in the vicinity, <br /> but unless the property is purchased or set aside, development activities may proceed even though habitat is <br /> eliminated. You will need to work with the PCA regarding your dumping claim. <br /> Thank you for your interest in protecting natural and cultural resources. The DNR has no jurisdiction over any of <br /> the issues you mention. <br /> If you have any questions, please contact me at (631) 259-5802. <br /> Sincerely, ~Wvt ~ ~ <br /> Molly Shtldeen C~ ~ fU~4e-~ <br /> Area Hydrologist v" V <br /> c: City of Maplewood, Kenneth Roberts <br /> City of Little Canada <br /> <br /> ' Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, CliffAichinger <br /> Ecological Resoueces, Mazilyn Danks, Wayne Bazstad <br /> Corps of Engineers, Tim Felt <br /> Area Hydrologist, Craig Wills <br /> vrNw.dnl ;tatn.inn.us <br /> AN ErauAL orroenJrlFrv r.MPLnvER <br /> PRINTED ON Rf:CYCLED PAPER CONTAINING A AU~v11JM OF JO°h POSL-CONSUMER WASTE <br /> <br />