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Natural Resource Inventory <br />Roseville, MN <br />Natures/ Resource /rvertory Aids P/arming, He/ps <br />Maintain Quality of Life by Preserving Parks <br />The citizens of Roseville have a strong interest in <br />maintaining their quality of life, and for many of them, <br />[his is linked to the natural areas in the City. Roseville <br />City staff recognized this, and realized that to manage <br />their natural resources effectively, they needed to have a <br />specific plan. City officials and Bonestroo staff worked <br />to secure DNR funding for both a comprehensive natural <br />resource inventory of five city parks, and Minnesota <br />Land Cover Classification System ~MLCCS~ coverage of <br />the entire City. <br />as storm water issues. This phase also included a <br />review of stormwa[er basins. <br />• An analysis of overall lake quality for two basins, <br />including a review of historical lake data and an <br />analysis of watershed contributions and in-lake <br />processes that impact water quality. <br />• For the three major study areas luplands, wetlands, <br />and lakes, a list of site-specific management <br />recommendations including timelines, estimated <br />management activity costs, and priority rankings. <br />Bonestroo's team of restoration ecologists/botanists, <br />wetland scientists, limnologists, and GIS specialists <br />worked together to evaluate wetlands, upland <br />communities, stormwater ponds, and lakes within the <br />five parks, including: <br />A full inventory of woodlands, forests, prairies, and <br />other upland habitats that evaluated recreational <br />usage, invasive/exotic species concerns, existing plant <br />species including potential for rare plant populational, <br />and target plant communities. <br />A comprehensive assessment of wetlands that <br />addressed plant community quality, hydrologic <br />alterations, and restoration recommendations, as well <br />The Citywide MLCCS mapping provides a useful tool for <br />City officials and planners to use in surface water <br />management and other activities. <br />As part of the process, Bonestroo staff facilitated public <br />meetings to keep area residents informed about the <br />project and solicit their input. At the conclusion of the <br />project, City officials received a comprehensive report <br />that describes the existing condition of [heir resources <br />and lists options for improving them -along with <br />concrete, practical directions for <br />Bonestroo <br />implementing those improvements. ®Rosene <br />Anderlik & <br />Associates. <br />Engineers 5 Arcbrteas <br />