Envision Shakopee

Continue to protect and improve the quality of the surface water system within and downstream of the City » Maintain or improve the quality of water in lakes, streams and rivers within or immediately downstream of Shakopee with proactive stormwater and runoff policies and practices » Protect and enhance recreational facilities and fished wildlife habitat throughout Shakopee » Protect wetlands in conformance with all state and federal requirements » Address flooding and large rainwater events proactively

INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS & STRATEGIES 3 ENSURE THE SURFACE AND GROUND WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROTECTS CITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COST EFFECTIVELY

3A

3B Continue to protect and improve the quality of the City’s drinking water

» Educate and inform the public on pertinent water resource management issues and increase public participation in water management activities » Continue to protect the quality and supply of groundwater resources through conservation programs and limiting I/I as possible

3C Continue to protect water resources in a cost effective and efficient manner

» Limit public expenditures that are necessary to control volumes and rates of runoff » Continue to implement an annual inspection and maintenance program as required by the City’s NPDES permit » Use available funding mechanisms to construct and maintain a sustainable stormwater management system

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