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3. Natural Resources <br />i. Surface Water Management <br />Goal: Take action as a community that is cognizant -of the effects -of surface water runoff <br />and its implications on the environment. <br />Objective: Increase the number of best management practices (BMPs) <br />Proper management and treatment of water resources is an important aspect of sustainability <br />regarding the environment, water security, and water quality. St Anthony has made great <br />strides in the past increasing the treatment of surface waters throughout the city and will <br />build upon these foundations through a greater implementation of best management <br />practices (BMPs). Innovative water use, such as the city's water reuse system for a local <br />park, has paved the way for the community's future water resource aspirations. The goal for <br />the year 2030 is to increase the number of BMPs and provide more advanced treatment and <br />management of storm water, decrease the amount of runoff draining into the natural water <br />system, and establish innovative methods for tackling water use and water quality issues. <br />This will reduce surface runoff and also assist in preventing the pollution of the city's <br />watersheds through lakes, streams, groundwater, and wetlands. <br />Examples of BMPs include <br />• Rain Gardens <br />• Bio Swales <br />• Bio Infiltration/Filtration Basins <br />• Retention Ponds <br />• Green Roofs <br />• Rain Barrels <br />• Natural Wetlands/Natural Landscaping (see Landscaping below) <br />• Storm -water Collection and Reuse <br />Strategy: Engage the community <br />To obtain these goals, both the public and private sector will need to take action. In <br />regards to the private sector, community members will be encouraged to participate <br />by implementing natural grasses and natives plants in their yards due to new city <br />policies (see Landscaping for more information). The city will encourage the use of <br />residential rain barrels through the use of incentives to collect and reuse storm water <br />for watering small gardens, plants and yards. Programs will be in place to further <br />inform and increase the education and awareness of storm water management for <br />community members and residents. Educational programs will also be initiated in <br />. ain thary 12 <br />t Via <br />