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Low Impact Dev. Program - Lotus Lake Shoreline Restoration
Project Background

Project Background

 

This project will result in improvements to the Lotus Lake shoreline to reduce erosion.  The MnDNR awarded the District a grant of $45,000 for Lotus Lake Shoreline Restoration through the Shoreline Habitat Restoration Grant Program.  The program funds are available July 1, 2011 to June 2013.  The District is expected to match the grant funding with at least $25,000.  Items to be covered by the grant funding included plants, erosion control supplies, signs/education, and labor.

 

 

Current Project Status

The project will restore a portion of shoreline on Lotus Lake north of the Carver Beach Area.  The MnDNR Grant agreement was signed by Managers.  MnDNR is processing the documents.  The Landowner Agreement has been provided to the City of Chanhassen for acceptance.  The agreement is being put on the Council agenda.

A prescribed burn was conducted by team member AES on April 6, 2012, on the north side of the project area (permits were obtained from the DNR and the City of Chanhassen).  Advance notice was provided by mail to homeowners within two blocks and across the lake the week prior to the event.  On April 12, 2012, citizen volunteers (6 people) along with AES and the Engineer over-seeded the prescribed burn site to provide growth of native vegetation.  AES will follow-up in the coming weeks and again in the Fall for spot weed treatment in the burned area.  AES will continue to take field opportunities to educate residents about maintenance of the restoration practices.  On April 19, 2012, the biologs were delivered to the site and citizen volunteers (9 people) assisted with moving the biologs into place by carrying them down the path.  We continue coordinating with the City of Chanhassen throughout the project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Status Info

April 4, 2012
Fund: 509 Fund

 

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