9.1. SR 07-21-2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Hunting and Fishing Access Hunting access will be gained by entering the conservation area at two entrance points, the East Entrance and the North Entrance (see Exhibit B). The East Entrance is located off of County Road 9, approximately a % mile north of the Cedar Creek. A short access road will lead to a parking lot sized for 10 vehicles. The North Entrance is located at the end of Blackfoot Street NW, which is located south of County Road 22. A short access road will lead to a parking lot sized to accommodate 15 vehicles. Both of the designated parking areas are located near the periphery of the property to allow for minimal disturbance to the interior of the conservation area and to allow for positive hunting and angling experiences. Hunters will be expected to walk from the parking areas into the rest of the conservation area to hunt game. For the waterfowl hunters that are interested in launching watercraft, there is a boat access located on the west side of the Rum River at Rum River Central Regional Park. Angling access will be the same as indicated above at the designated parking areas. From the parking areas, anglers can walk along natural-surface (mowed) trails down to the Rum River or to Cedar Creek. There will be fishing decks provided on both the Rum River and on Cedar Creek. In addition, anglers will be welcome to explore the entire shorelines of the river and creek. For anglers that are interested in launching watercraft, there is a boat launch located on the west side of the Rum River at Rum River Central Regional Park. Public Information and Education Over the past year, a general information letter and a letter seeking public support were sent out to the neighbors surrounding the conservation area regarding the potential land acquisition. In addition, presentations by Anoka County have been made to the City Councils of Andover and Oak Grove informing the cities about this acquisition project and intended future use and management of the property. In addition, Anoka County plans to host an open house / public meeting for the adjoining neighborhoods, within the next six months, to update the public on the direction and status of the project. Another update letter will be sent to the adjacent neighbors and to the respective city councils. There has also been a series of newspaper articles published in the local and regional news media explaining the project. The local news media will continue to be a source of communication to the public. Anoka County's website will also be used to update the public on the phased acquisition status with map illustrations, intended use, and conservation management goals of the project. Lastly, a comprehensive sign program will be implemented to include boundary signs, informational signs and maps located at the primary entrance points, and key interior signs that show a map and description and use of the conservation area. 71 Page