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Environmental Board Annual Work Plan 2024 <br /> General <br /> 1. Continue to review proposed development projects and provide recommendations to the City <br /> Council. The recommendations are based upon compliance with the landscaping section of the <br /> Zoning Ordinance, and current accepted practices on topics including urban forestry,natural <br /> resource conservation,water quality,utilizing native plants where feasible, and protecting <br /> wildlife. <br /> 2. Improve and enhance environmental content on the City website, social media, and the local <br /> newspaper. <br /> 3. Promote workshops on water conservation, alternative lawn cover types, and native plants on the <br /> city website and social media platforms. <br /> Wildlife <br /> 1. Continue to support wildlife through utilizing the Natural Heritage Information System to identify <br /> rare, endangered,threatened, and special concern species and provide recommendations to <br /> minimize impacts to these species and improve habitat. <br /> 2. Promote the use of native plants to benefit pollinators and other organisms. <br /> 3. Work to improve existing natural areas on City land through restoration efforts with City and <br /> volunteer staff. <br /> 4. Support the heron rookery on Peltier Island. <br /> Forestry <br /> 1. Continue implementation of the City's Emerald Ash Borer response. This includes removal of <br /> boulevard trees and replacement with a diverse mix of species,a partnership with Rainbow Tree <br /> Care to offer a discount rate on private tree injections, and continued removals of ash trees in <br /> natural areas and parks. <br /> 2. Promote tree planting through the City tree sale and Anoka Conservation District seedling sale. <br /> Natural Resources <br /> 1. Review proposed changes to Landscaping Ordinance as part of the zoning ordinance update. <br /> 2. Support the pursuit of additional opportunities for wetland banks and other natural areas. <br /> 3. Improve the Greenway System and expand connectivity of greenspace in development projects. <br />
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