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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes • September 18, 1997 Page 4 Discuss Rum River Tour Jankowski reported that a three hour tour of the Rum River took place to identify fallen trees, unusual erosion, etc. A brief discussion ensued during which it was indicated there was very little bank erosion except for three azeas where no-wake zones should be considered. Haas stated they also looked for violations of the Wild & Scenic River Act and while not many were found in the Andover azea, there aze several severe violations within Ramsey. Jankowski commented on how to determine a violation and which occurred prior to or after the Wild & Scenic River regulations. Haas stated his impression that he saw more violations during this tour than a previous tour he had taken. He stated there were not as many fallen trees as he had expected, except for within the Anoka azea where there are quite a few and some are very lazge. Weaver asked if some aze within the jurisdiction of the LRRWMO. Jankowski stated the Wild & • Scenic River regulations aze not within the LRRWMO jurisdiction but there were two or three locations where there was a fair amount of naturally occurring erosion. Schultz stated if it is naturally occurring, he does not think any measures should be taken. Jankowski commented on the need to address properties farther upstream if the LRRWMO intends to do anything about water quality, which is not very high. Schultz explained that it is typical for the Rum River to not have a high degree of clarity due to the wetland azeas which drain into it. Also, there has been more rainfall and drainage into the Rum River this year which may result in carrying more sedimentation. Haas commented on the high number of development project which may also result in some impact. He reported that Lake Mille Lac is very clear this yeaz so he would expect that would improve the clarity of the Rum River somewhat. He suggested that the lower clazity this year may be the result of some of the construction projects taking place. Weaver added that there is also farmland which has always drained into the Rum River which may result in loss of clarity. Haas stated if the tours are conducted annually, they will be able to observe whether the clarity is • increasing. Jankowski suggested that a Secci disk be brought along during the next tour. Weaver suggested that a DNR representative also be invited along.