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XI. <br /> <br /> 2001 Comprehensiw Plan <br /> Amended ~ebruat?; 20, 2002 <br />THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRITICAL AREA CORRIDO~[NRRA <br /> <br />tn 1973 tile Minnesota Legislature enacted the Critical Area Act to.protect and preserve areas <br />ot:' sig-nificant namrai and cultural resources, in 1976 the stretch of the Mississippi River from <br />Ramsey and Dayton ro just soufl~ of Hastings was designated a critical area by Governor <br />Anderson, continued as a critical areas in 1979. through Executive Order 79-19 by Governor <br />0uie, and made permanent by the Metropolitan Council in 1979. This order stated the <br />tbltowing purposes ~br designating this part of the river as a critical area: <br /> <br />a) To protect and preserve a unique and valuable state and regional resonrce for the benefit <br /> o~'the health, safety, and xvehthre o~' the citizen's lbr the state, region and nation: <br /> <br />b) To prevent and mitigate irreversible damage to this state, regional and national resource; <br /> <br />c) To preserve and enhance its naturat, aesthetic, cultural, and historical value for the public <br /> use; <br /> <br />d) To protect and preserve the r/vet as an essential element in rl~e national, state and regional <br /> transportation, sewer and water and recreational systems; and <br /> <br />e) To protect and preserve the biological and ecological fimctions of the corridor. <br /> <br />The order also established guidelines and regulations for developing criti~zal area plans that <br />address the intentions off Executive Order 79-19. These plans were created by local units of' <br />government and reviewed by regional and state government agencies to ensure consistency <br />with state laws. <br /> <br />The Mississippi National Rivet' and Recreation Area (MNR_[LA) progam was established in <br />1988 under Public Law 10{)-696 to coordinate efforts to protect, preserve and enhance the <br />Mississippi River, its natural features, cutmr~.t heritage, scenic vistas, quality of water and the <br />environment and recreational opportunities it provides. Within the Twin Cities Metropolitan <br />Area, MNRRA includes 72 miles or' river and 54,000 acres of land stretching fi'om the City of <br />Ramsey and Sherburne County border to just south of Hastings. <br /> <br /> Figure XI-1 Mississippi National River Recreation Area <br /> Source: Comprehensive Management <br /> <br /> <br />