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helped to protect wetlands both from being filled in as well as from a water quality stand point (more <br />filtration of runoff before entering the wetland). <br />Figure 1: Buildable Area and Wetland Setbaci Example <br />House <br />Wetland Setback <br />Wetland <br />i <br />Pollinator Friendly Habitat <br />A <br />Minimum Lot Depth <br />r <br />The City desires to encourage more pollinator friendly habitat for a multitude of reasons. First and foremost, <br />Ramsey desires to ensure the sustainability of food supply and the food web, which relies heavily on <br />pollinators. By promoting pollinator friendly practices and initiatives, the City not only helps foster the <br />concept of local food through opportunities such as a local farmer's market, but also encourages the <br />protection, restoration, and/or establishment of pollinator habitat. <br />Broadly speaking, pollinator habitat generally consists of native plants, shrubs and trees. Native species are <br />generally more drought tolerant and require fewer inputs, such as water (irrigation) and chemicals (fertilizers <br />and herbicides). Thus, by establishing more pollinator friendly habitat, the demand on groundwater for <br />irrigation purposes should decrease. Furthermore, the reduced need for chemical applications should lower <br />the potential of groundwater and/or surface water contamination from inappropriate application of these <br />products on the landscape. <br />Protecting, restoring, and/or establishing pollinator habitat also creates habitat for a variety of wildlife. <br />Where feasible, conglomerations of pollinator friendly landscapes can become the basis for wildlife corridors <br />and potentially even a greenway corridor. Even small patches, such as a backyard butterfly garden, of <br />pollinator friendly habitat can be beneficial for many pollinators whose populations are declining as habitat <br />loss continues to incease. <br />Mayors for Monarchs <br />The City has taken the Mayors for Monarchs Pledge to affirm its support not only for the iconic monarch <br />butterfly, but also for pollinators in general, whose habitat continues to be fragmented and/or destroyed. <br />Figure 2: Mayors for Monarchs Background <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Natural Resources Plan <br />Page 6 of 21 <br />