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Community Assistance Project Application Group /Organization: City of Lino Lakes Address: City /St. /Zip: Contact Person: Marty Asleson Local Supervisor: Marty Asleson Organization & Community Information la. Briefly describe your group The City of Lino Lakes comprises 34 square miles located on the edge of the 7 County Metropolitan area. Our city contains square miles of wetland and water resources. 2a. Overview of Situation The extensive watershed (Rice Creek), which lies within the city boundaries, coupled with the extensive development pressure seen within the last decade has raised concerns with regard to water quality degradation within developed areas and the discharge of these waters into the watershed. High nutrient levels associated with naturally occurring phosphorous and nitrogen along with increased surface runoff has resulted in the degradation of water quality. Point source treatment of these waters ie.: holding ponds, NERP ponds, golf course ponds, etc. will decrease the nutrient levels entering the watershed. 2b. Describe research goals & objectives To determine the effectiveness of using naturally occurring beneficial bacteria to reduce nutrient levels. To measure Phosphorous, Nitrogen, and BOD levels within various pond and runoff situations around the metropolitan area. The program, if approved, would solicit assistance and research areas from the City of Inver Grove Heights, Anoka County Parks, and several ponded areas on private property. 2c. Describe activities that will accomplish these goals, and proposed timeline. Research assistant will collect water samples and assist with placement and monitoring of beneficial bacteria generators. Samples will be collected weekly on treated ponds and from control ponds located within the general area. Proposed time from is from late May until September or October.