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Auer evaluating water quality within the RCWD through the inventory process as described in Section 3 of this plan, it was evident that there are several areas where water quality data is sparse or nonexistent. The policy of the RCWD is to upgrade this water quality monitoring system to identify potential problems and to develop water resource management strategies and quality improvement projects based on this water quality information. One of the more important policies of the RCWD is to insure good water quality to Minneapolis and St. Paul. The St. Paul water system draws some of its water from the RCWD upstream of Centerville Lake. The Minneapolis water system takes most of its water from the Mississippi River a short distance from the confluence of Rice Creek and the Mississippi River. The watershed should be protected to insure that contamination does not reach the St. Paul or Minneapolis systems. Objective C: Prevent Flooding and Erosion The third objective of the RCWD is to prevent flooding and erosion from surface water flows. This two -part objective has five associated policies. It is the policy of the RCWD that there be no encroachment upon floodways that will reduce capacities to expedite flood flows. It is also the policy of the RCWD to allow only structures in the flood fringe that have been protected from high water either through floodproofing or by other construction techniques. The 100 -year flood levels have not been defined for critical storm events for several portions of Rice Creek. Therefore, it is advisable for the RCWD to work toward defining those flood levels. One of the goals of M.S. 103B is to move surface water management toward local control. Based on this goal, the RCWD will promote the local adoption of floodplain zoning ordinances conforming to state regulations. To protect water quality and preserve valuable soil resources, the RCWD has developed a policy to minimize runoff velocities and maximize natural cover in accordance with rural and urban Best Management Practices (BMPs). 10/5/93