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1 <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD <br />AGENDA ITEM 9A <br /> <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson <br />MEETING DATE: January 27th, 2021 <br />REQUEST: Discussion only <br />TOPIC: Heron Colony Funds <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />In 2012, the Blaine Jaycees donated $2,000 to be used for management of the heron colony on <br />Peltier Island. Since 2012, these funds have been used primarily for the purchase of metal <br />flashing and hardware used to deter raccoon predation of young herons. At this point, we have <br />several rolls of flashing and plenty of hardware in stock. <br />There is $1,321.63 remaining in the fund. At the February 28th, 2020 meeting of the heron <br />colony volunteers, we discussed future needs on the island, including a need for updated signage <br />for the perimeter of the island, and a need for trees to replace the many ash that will soon <br />succumb to emerald ash borer. <br />This discussion item is intended to determine if the board approves using the remaining funds for <br />signage (a cooperative effort with Anoka County), and for replacement trees to be planted in the <br />future. <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTION: <br />Discussion only. <br /> <br /> <br />