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126 <br />warrant greater protection from development and/or may be suitable candidate(s) for <br />enhancement or expansion. <br />As part of the NRI, potential greenway corridors were identified. Thus, in addition to providing <br />insight to the potential presence of higher value natural areas, the NRI can also be utilized as a <br />reference and guide for critical corridor connections. As Ramsey continues to experience <br />development pressures, the NRI will eventually need to be 'recalibrated' to ensure that it is still a <br />meaningful and reliable data source. <br />Existing Wetland Quality <br />Legend <br />OCey of NarfiaY <br />Seaim Beendary <br />weueneMenepnneee arm <br />)S nw,erve • Ereep6arul az* NiakvF <br />-. Mer.r 5 e NyrYH3 etley Weeants <br />Mwece P a Idedun Fne•.amze Vaeearsn <br />- e.Unpe 3. W. Fnecgaep Wgltand! <br />w ...~ . <br />i�Fgei <br />A o a aaa <br />City of Ramsey Wetland Inventory <br />Final Welland Managemant Classifications <br />City roue. <br />In 2006, Ramsey completed a Wetland Inventory utilizing the Minnesota Routine Assessment <br />Method (MnRAM) to accompany a now repealed wetland buffer ordinance. While the wetland <br />buffer standards are no longer codified, the Wetland Inventory is still relied upon to understand <br />what, if any, impacts proposed development may have, especially regarding wetlands classified as <br />high and exceptional. <br />Natural Resource Initiatives and Pilot Projects <br />Ramsey has completed a number of natural resource initiatives and pilot projects in recent years. <br />Key programs include, but are not limited to the following. <br />• Buildable Area Standards <br />• Pollinator Friendly Habitat <br />Cily of RAMSEY <br />August 2018 Draft <br />Comprehensive Plan 2040 <br />