HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.A. Wetland Health Evaluation Project (WHEP) Presentation4ROSEMOUNTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Work Session: May 15, 2013
AGENDA ITEM: Wetland Health Evaluation Project
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(WHEP) Presentation
PREPARED BY: Andrew J. Brotzler, PE, Director of P lic
AGENDA NO. 2•A--
Works / City Engineer
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion
BACKGROUND:
The Dakota County Wetland Health Evaluation Project (WHEP) is a joint research and educational
project sponsored by the Dakota County Environmental Education Program, Dakota County Soil and
Water Conservation District, the Minnesota Pollution Agency, and the Cities of Dakota County. The
goals of the project are:
• To provide meaningful data on wetland health to local governments
• To foster public awareness of wetland value and health
• To create positive partnerships between citizens and their local government in addressing natural
resource issues.
Rosemount has participated in the program since 1998 and has had much success in doing so. The project
provides City Staff with technical data on monitored City wetlands and it offers a great opportunity for
public involvement. WHEP has attracted national and local attention for its innovative and unique
approach to addressing wetland health.
SUMMARY:
A complete report stating the results of the 2012 WHEP monitoring has been provided to each
participating City and is on file in the Engineering Department. Volunteers from the Rosemount team
lead by Dan Stinnett will be present at the Work Session to answer questions about the program and
summarize the results of the 2012 monitoring.
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