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with native species after construction. One larger area is better than several small "islands" or patches; and connectivity of habitat is important. Animals such as frogs and turtles need to travel between wetlands and uplands throughout their life cycle. Consult DNR's Best Practices for protection of species and Roadways and Turtles Flyer for self -mitigating measures to incorporate into design and construction plans. Examples of more specific measures include: o Preventing entrapment and death of small animals especially reptiles and amphibians, by specifying biodegradable erosion control netting (`bio-netting' or `natural netting' types (category 3N or 4N)), and specifically not allow plastic mesh netting. (p. 25) o Providing wider culverts or other passageways under paths, driveways and roads while still considering impacts to the floodplain. o Including a passage bench under bridge water crossings. (p. 17) because typical bridge riprap can be a barrier to animal movement along streambanks. o Curb and stoimwater inlet designs that don't inadvertently direct small mammals and reptiles into the storm sewer. (p. 24). Installing "surmountable curbs" (Type D or S curbs) allows animals (e.g., turtles) to climb over and exit roadways. Traditional curbs/gutters tend to trap animals on the roadway. Another option is to install/create curb breaks every, say, 100 feet (especially important near wetlands). o Using smart salting practices to reduce impacts to downstream aquatic species. o Fencing could be installed near wetlands to help keep turtles off the road (fences that have a j-hook at each end are more effective than those that don't). Groundwater Management Your community is within the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA). We suggest you include the following information in your plan: ▪ Mounds View is within the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA), designated by the Minnesota DNR. The North and East Metro GWMA includes all of Washington County, all of Ramsey County, and a portion of Anoka and Hennepin Counties. The GWMA Plan will guide the DNR's efforts to manage groundwater appropriations sustainably in this area over the next five years. The Plan establishes sustainability goals to help appropriation permit holders plan for their future water use and ensure that groundwater supplies remain adequate to meet human needs while protecting lakes, streams and wetlands. Reviewer/job title: Martha Vickery, LPJv1 c�v�dinato%Region 3 Date: _August 15, 2019 Reviewer Signattii 2401 Mounds View Blvd. Mounds View, MN 55112 (763) 717-4000 * Fax (763) 717-4019 www.moundsview-rnn.org*info@moundsvIewrnn.orR