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To reduce sediment transport and control erosion on construction sites, the RCWD has set a policy which states that a developer must provide all measures necessary to contain sediment and control erosion. Objective D: Promote Groundwater Recharge A portion of the RCWD provides groundwater recharge to the Prairie du Chien - Jordan aquifer and surficial aquifers. The Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act encourages the recharge of surface water to groundwater aquifers. The policies of the RCWD encourage this recharge and protect recharge areas from potential sources of contamination. Groundwater recharge can occur in the area of floodplains. It is the policy of the RCWD to restrict impervious areas within the floodplain in the recharge area of the Prairie du Chien - Jordan aquifer or surficial aquifers. Portions of the RCWD have experienced groundwater contamination. This groundwater contamination generally resulted from improper disposal of hazardous substances. The policy of the RCWD is to protect recharge areas from future sources of contamination. Objective E: Protect and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Recreation The water resource management objective for the RCWD is to protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water - oriented recreation. The policies of the RCWD promote and encourage coordination with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources whose primary responsibility is to protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitats and protect rare and endangered species. The policy of the RCWD is to preserve wetlands which provide a habitat for game fish spawning and wildlife. There are several areas within the RCWD that provide unique habitats for wildlife management. The most unique of these is the Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area in Subwatershed 1. This planning document has previously identified as an important water management objective the preservation of open space and natural wildlife areas which are an essential part of the ecosystem. The RCWD Managers have no explicit responsibilities for developing parks and open space or managing water -based recreation. However, there is a substantial 4-5 10/5/93