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132 <br />Acceptable Shoreline Stabilization Techniques <br />There are a number of potential acceptable stabilization techniques that can be employed. While <br />Ramsey would look for guidance from other, more technically specialized agencies, such as the <br />Anoka Conservation District and the Department of Natural Resources, some potentially acceptable <br />techniques may include: <br />• Vegetation <br />• Natural Barriers <br />• Rip Rap <br />• Wing Dams <br />• Other <br />Oftentimes, a combination of techniques may be necessary. However, each site likely will have <br />specific conditions or circumstances that will, at least in part, determine which method(s) will be <br />most effective. <br />New Preservation Efforts <br />Moving forward, Ramsey desires to enhance efforts in two (2) main categories. <br />1. Groundwater Supply Preservation <br />2. Solid Waste Reduction <br />3. Access to Solar <br />4. Alternative Energy <br />5. Greenway Planning <br />6. Water Quality <br />7. Public Realm Landscaping <br />Groundwater Supply Preservation <br />Ramsey desires to protect the quantity and quality of our groundwater supply and aquifers. The <br />City will accomplish this goal with two (2) broad strategies. <br />1. Programs, Incentives, and Rebates <br />2. Educational Initiatives <br />In the summer months, Ramsey's water usage typically doubles or almost triples that of winter <br />months. This is not due to a lack of concern by Ramsey residents regarding water supply, but <br />rather it is the result of the predominantly sandy nature of sandy soils. This previously prompted <br />Ramsey to adopt a topsoil requirement applicable to any property with a Building Permit for a new <br />principal building. However, this is not necessarily addressing the water usage as many property <br />owners have not altered the programming of their irrigation system to account for the higher <br />organic content of the topsoil. <br />The Environmental Policy Board (EPB) recommended a change to City Code that required any new <br />in -ground irrigation system to be equipped with some form of water efficient technology (e.g. smart <br />controller, soil moisture sensors, evapotranspiration sensors, etc.). But, beyond that, the EPB also <br />expressed an interest in incentives and/or rebates to encourage existing property owners with in- <br />cily of RAMSEY <br />August 2018 Draft <br />Comprehensive Plan 2040 <br />