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Introduction <br />Designated by Governor's Executive Order in the 1970s, the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area <br />(MRCCA) is a land corridor along the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area governed by <br />special land planning requirements and land development regulations. These regulations, which are <br />implemented through local MRCCA plans and ordinances, protect and preserve the natural, scenic, <br />recreational, and transportation resources of this section of the Mississippi River. The MRCCA comprises <br />72 miles of river and 54,000 acres of surrounding land in 30 local jurisdictions. <br />Ramsey adopted its first Critical Area Plan in 1980. Ramsey adopted its first Critical Area Ordinance in <br />1985, and has processed several amendments since that date. <br />Ramsey has ensured that plan preparation has included extensive public engagement. In 2013, Ramsey <br />hosted a series of public workshops on the topic, and maintains a contact database. In addition, <br />Ramsey's overall Comprehensive Plan Update has included the most extensive public engagement <br />process Ramsey has hosted for any of its Comprehensive Plan Updates. <br />Comprehensive Plan Strategic Imperatives <br />• A Balance of Rural Character and Urban Growth <br />• An Active Community (Parks, Recreation, and Open Space) <br />• A Connected Community (Transportation) <br />• A Positive Learning Environment <br />Initiatives for the Critical Area <br />A Balance of Rural Character and Urban Growth <br />• Protect and Restore Significant Ecological Resources <br />• Improve Water Quality <br />An Active Community <br />• Maintain and Improve Recreation Opportunities along and adjacent to the Mississippi River <br />A Connected Community <br />• Improve Access to the Mississippi River <br />A Positive Learning Environment <br />• Communicate the Benefits of Protection of Ecological Resources <br />