The City of Elk River is home to 1256 wetlands, according to the National Wetland Inventory (NWI). Wetlands play a vital role in our community’s flood management, water quality, wildlife habitat, and aesthetics. In 2006, the city updated their ordinance to include a 25-foot Wetland Buffer Strip around all wetlands and stormwater ponds. The Buffer Strip does not allow for any mowing or plantings in order to maintain the wetland in its natural and constantly fluctuating state. In addition, there i...
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- University University of St. Thomas
- Program Sustainable Communities Partnership
- Sustainable Development Goals 15 Life on Land
- Focus Areas Sustainability
- Discipline Public Policy
- University Department Public Policy and Administration
- Lead Local Gov / Community Partner Org Name City of Elk River