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Sprinkling restrictions in place through September a n order to conserve our precious natural -esources, the City of Lino Lakes Sprin- ding Ordinance will be in affect again this tear from May 15 through September L5. Odd - number property addresses may eater on odd - number days, and even - -)umber property addresses may water on even - number days. Lawn watering is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day of the week. The adoption of seasonal water restric- tions is a necessary and reasonable measure to control water consumption during periods of peak demand. Also, sprinkling restrictions will delay the need for additional well houses that are costly to build and maintain. The ordinance applies only to those indi- viduals drawing water for sprinkling from .great canoeing right in your own back yard lice Creek is the principle stream in the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and !xtends south from Forest Lake through the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes, west - southwest hrough Ramsey and Arioka counties, and then westward to the Mississippi River. (See nteractive map on the RCWD homepage at www.ricecreek.org.) he RCWD, Anoka and Ramsey County Park Districts, the National Park Service and the Jniversity of Minnesota worked together on creating a canoe /kayak route or a "water rail." The Rice Creek Water Trail starts at George Watch Lake in Lino Lakes and travels outhwest through the lakes, and finally empties into the Mississippi River. Visit the Lakes and Streams" page of the Rice Creek website (ricecreek.org) for maps with park - lg and canoe launches. Also, check out the stream gauge that gives real time water 3vels. he Trail has Three Separate Skill Levels: Jovice Level: The flow of the water in the lakes area is slow with high water providing asy paddling. During low wa- =r periods, paddling gets more ifficult and also allows emer- ent vegetation to form island - ke structures which may prove ifficult to pass through. There re also areas in the southern action that have slow currents nd are easily maneuvered that mild be handled by a novice anoeist or kayaker. ftermediate Level: After aldwin Lake, the northern part f the creek picks up a ght current and sinuosity 'hich intermediate users will nd challenging. The current naturally picks up speed as it goes under bridges. Kperienced Level: Experienced canoeists and kayakers will be challenged leaving Long 3ke and entering Locke Park. The creek narrows, current increases, bottom composition gravelly and filled with boulders. Very low water may prohibit any water trail use but 'ter a heavy downpour or during high water periods, the creek is very challenging. ■ Kayakers enjoy the channels and bridges through Chomonix Golf Course on the Rice Creek water trail. the public water system. Restrictions do not apply to hand watering. The first violation shall result in a $25 citation and a $50 subsequent citation to those individuals who repeat violations. Watering of new sod and new seed for the first 4 weeks is permitted. You will need a permit to be exempt from the ordinance so you can water. Please call 651 - 982 -2440 to receive information on this permit. We can help adjust your sprinkler system Most lawns are watered too often but with too little water. It's best to water only when the lawn really needs it, and then to water slowly and deeply. To help conserve water and have a healthy lawn, follow these practices: • Schedule your lawn irrigation for early morning or evening hours. This can reduce water waste due to evaporation during daylight hours. • Raise your lawn mower blade. A higher cut encourages grass roots to grow deeper, shades the root system, and holds soil moisture. • Don't water on windy days. This will avoid water evaporation. • Don't water the sidewalks, drive- way or gutter. Adjust your sprin- klers so that water lands on your lawn or garden where it belongs. It is recommended that lawns receive 1" of water weekly. If you do not know or can't measure this, the Utility Department will assist you in setting your automated sprinkling system to accomplish this recommendation. Please call the Utility Department at 651- 982 -2452 with questions. To schedule an appointment please call 651 - 982 -2440. page 8