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Elk River Comp ehensive Pi. Implementation The following statements reflect specific parts of the City's vision relating to natural environment and resources. Undertake a more detailed greenway corridor planning process within the City (NRI plan). The purpose of this would be to identify goals of the greenways within the City, identify where public ownership could be incorporated into the greenway, incorporate the trails system, identify areas where ecological restoration may be feasible, consider opportunities for recreation and pedestrian movement, and target projects for grant funding. Some of this will occur with the update to the Parks System Plan that is currently underway, but should be expanded upon to ensure preservation and enhancement of these corridors is sustained. Continue to enforce all environmental protection zoning standards related to restrictive soils, woodlands, wetland, floodplains, shorelands, bluffs, steep slopes and erosion control, to preserve and protect sensitive and other natural areas of community importance. One key part of this will be to update /review ordinances per NRI recommendations to review park dedication requirements, data that is required for preliminary platting, tree preservation. Include the city -owned natural areas recommended for management into the City's CIP. This will allow the city to explore and potentially be eligible for grant funds. Invasive species can negatively impact native habitats within the City. The City will work to manage and control invasive species if funding is available. Encourage and assist businesses, organizations, and citizens in their efforts to enhance and improve the community's natural environment and to conserve natural resources. 96 / Chapter 9: Environmental Resources Manage the community's wildlife resources to protect and preserve native habitat and wildlife, and to protect human safety. Work with and encourage projects designed to reclaim contaminated lands and restore natural resources where appropriate. Continue programs to regulate the use of private individual sewage treatment systems per County and State requirements and to protect ground and surface water within Elk River. Continue monitoring and regulation of quarrying of resources such as sand, dirt, and gravel to mitigate potential visual and environmental impacts such as noise, erosion and dust. Continue to manage the impacts of land uses such as aggregate mining, landfills, and others on the environment by collecting appropriate fees or other funds to mitigate the impacts of the use on the community's infrastructure. Continue and expand environmental education and awareness programs to include the proper use and disposal of such pollutants such as hazardous waste, pesticides, non -point source pollutants, and fertilizers. Encourage public and private recycling and source reduction programs. Promote the efficient use of land to encourage the protection of natural and energy resources where appropriate.