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It is unlikely that adequate parks and playfields can be <br />developed at a level to meet the demands of each <br />neighborhood. Thus, development of a trail system <br />emphasizes linking neighDorh¢~ods to developed and <br />developable parks through off road trails. <br /> <br />The trails are, in effect, linear parks which provide <br />recreational opportunities, resources protection and <br />provide adequate buffer between park users and residents <br />by preserving sufficient corridor widths. <br /> <br />Trail corridors are critical wildlife habitats allowing <br />displaced wildlife a safe temporary area and the <br />corridors provide valuable wildlife shelter and food. <br /> <br />The Sunfish Lake facilities trail components will fulfill City <br />needs, provide recreational access to the E.E. center, target <br />specific Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources strategies <br />and also Minnesota Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation plan <br />for 1990-1994 prioritized recommendation number 2, trail <br />development. <br /> <br />The Minnesota Environmental Education Act of 1990 calls for <br />life-long environmental learning opportunities for Minnesota <br />residents. The Act states, Environmental learning should <br />begin at an early age. <br /> <br />The Sunfish Lake site adjoins the Ramsey Elementary School and the <br />City of Ramsey is a fulcrum for three School District areas, <br />District fll, District ~728 and District ~15, making frequent day <br />field trips to the site economical and realistic. <br /> <br /> <br />