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• <br /> STATE OF l / � 6 3 G� <br /> ItR1 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> • METRO REGION FISHERIES, 1200 WARNER RD, ST. PAUL, MN 55106 <br /> PHONE NO. (612) 772-7957 <br /> September 27, 1996 <br /> Ms. Mary Saarion <br /> City of Mounds View <br /> 2401 Highway 10 <br /> Mounds View 55112 <br /> Dear Ms. Saarion <br /> Your application for a permit to control water lilies in Silver View Pond has been received and reviewed. At <br /> this time, your request is respectfully denied. During an inspection conducted by DNR personnel on June 26, <br /> 1996 it was determined that insufficient justification existed for such control. During the inspection it was <br /> apparent that there is little or no use of the ponds surface for recreation. Even if there was recreational use, <br /> the water lilies were not so abundant that they would significantly interfere with surface use. <br /> Water lilies and other submerged aquatic vegetation serve important functions in all water bodies and are <br /> valuable components of every ecosystem. Significant changes in any one part of an aquatic ecosystem affects <br /> the integrity of the whole system. Abundant vegetation is not the real problem. The problem is that there are <br /> abimdanr nutrients present, and the plants are responding to this by producing growth. If one type of plant is • <br /> eliminated, another will take its place - often times a more aggressive one (i.e. Eurasian watermilfoil, <br /> • duckweed, plankton algae, etc.). They will likely respond with the same or greater amount of biomass (lbs <br /> of vegetation per unit of area) as the water lilies. Water quality will undoubtedly suffer, and with continued <br /> disruptions plankton algae will likely become the dominant plant.. <br /> According to the regulations for the issuance of aquatic plant management permits (DNR Rule 6280) "... <br /> permits may be issued to applicants requesting control of ... vegetation or floating bog that interfere with <br /> watercraft use <br /> or swimming". Also, "Permits for the destruction of emergent and fl <br /> oaun -leaf vegetationetan <br /> on <br /> including wild <br /> rice, bulrush, water lilies, and other vegetation ge talion will not be issued unless the commissioner <br /> determines sufficient justification exists". Please be informed that "The terms, conditions or denial of any <br /> permit issued pursuant to this order may, within 30 days of receipt of written notice thereof, may be appealed <br /> to the commissioner by filing a written request for review. If written request for review is not submitted within <br /> said 30 days, the permit decision becomes final" (DNR Rule 6280). <br /> In the future, if water lilies become a recreational hindrance we will be happy to reevaluate the situation. Feel <br /> free to contact Mike Halverson or Jim Stewart at this office-if you have any further questions. <br /> S' erely, <br /> -971 <br /> 41"' 01F9' <br /> Regional Fisheries Supervisor <br /> mh/cc: Steve Enger - Ecological Services <br /> • Brad Johnson- Conservation Officer <br /> Kevin Kretsch- Lake Restoration <br />