2011-054 Support MCWD Aquatic EffortsCity of Hopkins
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - 054
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 Hopkins 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 levels; and
WHEREAS, to be effective, AIS must be addr4essed and managed on a regional, if not
statewide basis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins 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, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
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 Hopkins endorses and
supports the MCWD to 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 Hopkins this 1 st day of November 2011.
B
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e e Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk