11-048CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 11 -048
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED
DISTRICT (MCWD) TO MANAGE THE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS)
EFFORTS IN THE REGION
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood recognizes aquatic invasive species (AIS) in lakes
pose real, tangible, and negative impacts; and
WHEREAS, potential new AIS, yet to infest our lakes, pose substantial threats to water
quality and ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, existing AIS management and prevention efforts are inadequate due to the
many agencies at the state, regional, and Local level; and
WHEREAS, to be effective, AIS must be addressed and managed on a regional, if not
statewide basis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood recognizes the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
(MCWD) has the staffing capability, scientific expertise, and financial capacity to manage AIS
on a regional basis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood that it hereby recommends and supports empowering the MCWD to manage AIS in
the region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Shorewood
endorses and supports the MCWD take on the leadership in coordinating and implementing a
comprehensive AIS program throughout the watershed as a model for metro or statewide
implementation.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this
22nd day of August, 2011.
ATTEST
_ Briat a Administrator /Clerk
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Christine LizBe, Mayor