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COMMUNITY PROFILE Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 2-19 Mississippi River Critical Area According to the Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan’s section on the Mississippi River Critical Area – Minnesota National River and Recreation Area Plan, the Mississippi River plays a significant role in Ramsey County’s history, its current life, and its future. The river in downtown St. Paul has been, and will continue to be, a major transportation resource and the focus of extensive commercial and industrial activity. Ramsey County’s Mississippi Critical Area – Minnesota National River and Recreation Area Plan addresses the County’s policies, plans, and activities related to the portions of the Minnesota’s Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) that are located in the County. This plan focuses on topic areas where Ramsey County has responsibilities and is active. Since Ramsey County is exempt from the Land Use planning requirements, it does not have a role in regulating land use by other jurisdictions or entities. In general, Ramsey County’s role in the Critical Area – MNRRA Corridor stems from its ownership of property and its provision of transportation, parks, recreation, and open space services. Although it has a strong interest in activities within the corridor, Ramsey County does not do land use planning and does not have the ordinances, regulations, or other authorities associated with land use planning. Figure 2-11 Mississippi River Critical Area Districts