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the policy foundations for ordinances regulating zoning, subdivision, and other official controls related to the use of land. Hardwood Creek TMDL and Implementation Plan In 2002, Hardwood Creek was listed on Minnesota's 303(d) List of Impaired Waters, for biological impairment resulting from a low fish index of biological integrity (IBI) score. In 2004, Hardwood Creek was again listed on Minnesota's 303(d) List of Impaired waters for biological impairment, this time due to low Dissolved Oxygen (DO). Due to the fact that both Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) are intrinsically linked, this TMDL study encompasses both impairments. The TMDL study entailed analysis of existing data, intensive synoptic water quality and biological surveys of the creek, completion of the stressor identification process, watershed modeling, and the development of implementation strategies to meet the goals of the TMDLs. Approximately 4% of the 16,000 acres drainage area lies within Lino Lakes Peltier Lake and Centerville Lake TMDL The Peltier Lake and Centerville Lake TMDL address nutrient impairments in Peltier Lake and Centerville Lake. The November 2011 draft TMDL report states that nutrient load reductions of about 37% are needed for Centerville Lake and reductions of 79% to 85% are needed for Peltier Lake. Lino Lakes Chain of Lakes TMDL The Lino Lakes Chain of Lakes TMDL addresses nutrient impairments in George Watch Lake, Marshan Lake, Reshanau Lake, Rice Lake and Baldwin Lake. The November 2011 draft TMDL report states that nutrient load reductions ranging from 65% to 85% are needed to meet state standards. The report further states that to achieve state water quality standards in this chain of lakes, Peltier Lake must also meet its water quality goals. Bald Eagle Lake TMDL The Bald Eagle Lake TMDL addresses nutrient impairments of Bald Eagle Lake. The TMDL report indicates that nutrient load reductions of 38% to 91% are required for the lake to meet state standards. The public comment period for the Bald Eagle Lake TMDL ended on March 30, 2011; it has not yet been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Vadnais Lake Area WMO TMDL The Vadnais Lake Area WMO Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Protection Study addresses nutrient impairments of Wilkinson Lake among four other lakes within VLAWMO as well as the bacterial impairment of a creek in VLAWMO. A draft TMDL report posted October 2012 to the VLAWMO website provides a draft wasteload allocation for the City of Lino Lakes with respect to Wilkinson Lake. Rice Creek Watershed District WMP The Rice Creek Watershed District Watershed Management Plan was last updated in 2010. The plan provides the guidance and implementation for the RCWD to manage the water and natural resources of the district into the foreseeable future extending through 2020. The Watershed Management Plan incorporates and builds on the previous district plans as well as numerous studies, inventories and assessments that have been completed in recent history. The plan is organized around eight management categories including: 1) Education, Data and Information; 2) Lakes; 3) Wetlands; 4) Drainage Systems and Waterways; 5) Excess Runoff; 6) District Facilities; 7) Open Space; and 8) Groundwater. The City of Lino Lakes SWMP 1 February 8, 2013 Draft! 4