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PM MOM, 0� Land and Water Legacy Program Conservation Easement Carnelian Creek Corridor Regionally Significant Ecological Area Scott Property Habitat Management Plan i&0�6 Fri - 4, IX; 0 CIO 4 POSC genda 1-19-23 Washington .-=County Purpose Provide an overview of the Habitat Management Plan for the 79-acre conservation easement in the Carnelian Creek Corridor in May Township. Parcel IDs (Scott): 09.031.20.23.0003, 09.031.20.24.0001 Habitat Management Plan Native Plant Communities Native Plant Communities and Other Land Cover at the Protected Property Q Protected Property Native Plant Communities: ----� Existing Trail -- --- FDs37 - Southern Dry-Meslc Oak Gravel Driveway Woodland Ponds - OPn92b-GraminoidSphagnum Rich Fen (Basin) Ephemeral Pond , WMn82a - Willow -Dogwood Shrub Swamp //j WMn82b -Sedge Meadow OMRn83b- Cattail Marsh (Northam) ®0 50 100 ® Yards Data Sources: Stx:Nex:. MLT, 202n Aerial Pholo Other Land Cover Types: Old Field/Degraded Dry Prairie Hayfield Mixed Native/Nonnative Trees (former homestead) Nonnative Grassland Developed ® Stantec 113,70M5 Habitat Management Report 1 Dry-Mesic Oak (Maple) Reduced invasive Contact Washington County to develop an Action Plan to determine Woodland woody shrub cover the combination of techniques to reduce buckthorn cover (such as (primarily common hand cut/treat, forestry mowing, basal bark treatment, buckthorn, but also shredding/burning piles, and so on) glossy buckthorn near wetlands) Invasive shrub cover near wetlands and pond shorelines should be prioritized for removal and treatment. Prescribed burn periodically to curb invasive shrub recruitment and stimulate ground layer growth and flowering. 2 Dry-Mesic Oak (Maple) Increased light Contact Washington County to develop an Action Plan to selectively Woodland with dense subcanopy environment to thin red maple and select mesic trees. of second -growth trees, promote oak growth especially red maple and recruitment and Supplemental seed native woodland grasses and sedges where increased cover by ground cover is sparse. native ground layer plants. Monitor for increased total cover by native groundlayer species and for oak seeding recruitment. Habitat Management Report Priority Current Conditions Desired .Priority 3 Sedge Meadows, Reduced cover by invasive Cut and stump treat glossy buckthorn within the wetlands. Willow -Dogwood Shrub shrubs and invasive Swamp, Cattail Marshes, herbaceous species Spot treat reed canary grass, nonnative cattail, and purple loosestrife Graminoid-Sphagnum within and around the edges. Rich Fens, Inland Lake shorelines, and ephemeral ponds 4 Dry Prairie/Old Field Dry Sand -Gravel Prairie Design and implement native supplemental seeding that complements existing native species and improves wildlife habitat, particularly for pollinators. Re -introduce frequent prescribed fire. Remove all trees and shrubs. Habitat Management Report 5 Hayfield and Old Dry Sand -Gravel Prairie or Contact Washington County to develop an Action Plan for Native Plant Homestead area Dry Sand -Gravel Savanna Community Restoration that includes site preparation, seeding, establishment mowing and weed spot treatments, and a prescribed burn and/or haying schedule for maintenance. POSC Action Requested • Review Habitat Management Plan, provide comments as needed no later March 1, 2023. 1 :c • . � - -,.��� s'il■I���■�■�■■I■ �■�■■�■!SI■I■�■l�■■�e�o� ��.-� a •'r�� i"� Introduction to Washington County Parks January 19, 2023 Elise Gardner Washington County Presentation Topics • Overview of County Parks and Trails • Recreational Activities • Park Programs and Events • Equity Initiatives • Natural Resources • Community Support • Community Impact Parks Overview • Parks — Big Marine Park Reserve, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Square Lake Park, Pine Point Regional Park, Point Douglas Park, St Croix Bluffs Regional Park • 2 Regional Trails — Hardwood Creek Regional Trail & Point Douglas Regional Trail • Long Lake Conservation Area • Washington County Historic Courthouse Parks Overview �—I I. ReQlonajTTj fa'j/ 5 [(A N D I A F O R E S T A K E `M A X SS':A� eft 61 "- 10 COTTAG E� G R O V E Future Grey Cloudl Island Regional Park Point Douglas RegionAlTm*] � P 06) His q*" cggdf1oUSE) b O E NM AR,K T O W N 5 H *,ltfif�Cl ^ p{f51 �'it►�IlfParlc ���' Pt Douglas, Park 'ark jahin Countygton 4 Parks Overview • 4,773 acres of public land • Estimated over 21000,000 Visits in 2021 • Serviced by 27 full-time staff and 132 seasonal staff Natur Coc Maintenance Maintenance Parks Parks Worker Worker Coordinator Coordinator Office Support, Sr Office Support 11 Washington County Permits and Passes • Vehicle Permits • $7 Daily/$30 Annual/$20 2nd Annual • Allow access to Anoka County Parks • Free Vehicle Permits for: • Free Tuesdays • Earth Day • National Get Outdoors Day • Friday after Thanksgiving #optoutside • Residents who qualify for cash assistance • Veterans with a service -connected disability • Ski Passes • $6 Daily/$30 Capital Projects • Central Greenway Regional Trail - LEPR • Swim Pond Filtration System - LEPR • Modern Campground Septic - LEPR • Boat Launch Upgrades - SCB • Historic Courthouse Roof/Exterior • Swim Pond Play Area - LEPR • Single Track - LEPR • Maintenance Facility - LEPR • Maintenance Facility - BMPR • Eagle Point Trailhead Parking - LEPR Recreational Activities • Archery • Bicycling/Mountain Biking • Boating • Camping • Canoeing and Kayaking • Cross Country Skiing • Fishing • Geocaching • Hiking/Walking • Horseback Riding • Orienteering • Paved Trails • Picnicking • Play Areas • SCUBA Diving • Skijoring • Snowshoeing • Swimming Equipment Rental Programs • iPaddleport Program • Nordic Rocks Skis • Snowshoes • Fishing Pole Loaner Program • Lifejacket Loaner Program Camping • Modern, Rustic, and Group Campgrounds • Located at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs • 14,336 total nights of camping were reserved at Lake Elmo Park Reserve and St. Croix Bluffs in 2022. • Lake Elmo Park Reserve welcomed 39,022 campers and St. Croix Bluffs welcomed 221700 campers in 2022. Beaches and Swim Pond • Lake Elmo Swim Pond • Big Marine Park Reserve • Square Lake Park • Point Douglas Park • St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park V N fF� Washington -= County 13 Park Events Community Ice Cream Social • Star Watch Bluegrass Fest Blizzard Bash Christmas at the Courthouse • Full Moon Hikes 7,728 people attended Parks programs and events in 2022 Equity Initiatives • Trails at Your Pace — Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, Lake Elmo Park Reserve • Metropolitan Council Grants • Equity Coordinator position • Parks -on -the -Go Vehicle • iPaddleport Rental Equipment & Learn to Paddle Programming • ADA Canoe/Kayak Launches Equity Initiatives — Programs & Events • Free Family Outdoor Event • Art Exhibit Tour & Winter Solstice Celebration Group Classes Equity Initiatives - Outreach • Provided general information about county parks and programs. • 11 Tabling community events • 11550+ attendees; 900+ stopped by parks table • Events: High School Multicultural Night, Skoolie Nights, Food Drive, Community Celebration in the evening, & National Night Out Natural Resources • Responsible for restoring and protecting natural resources in Washington County Parks • Includes enhancing native plant communities and ensuring wildlife diversity • Continued partnerships with: • South Washington Watershed District • Friends of the Mississippi River • Great River Greening • Pollinator Friendly Alliance • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Washington Conservation District Natural Resource Grants • CPL Grant #1 • 18 acres of oak savanna restoration within Lake Elmo Park Reserve. • Project expenses for the restoration project will include contracted services for removal of box elder trees to restore the oak savanna canopy and encourage desirable groundcover to benefit wildlife. • CPL Grant #2 • 11 acres of prairie restoration within Pine Point Regional Park. • BWSR HELP Grant - in progress • Prairie & Savanna Restoration at Pine Point and CGRRP Community Support 9 Park User Survey 2022 survey was completed by 141 park visitors. Results show a continuation of over a decade long trend of high user satisfaction 2010-2022 average response shows 96% of users were Satisfied or Very Satisfied with park visit. IaR °G7:!. os r�n�ed bathrooms roes River flowers. bags coming fro tun couniv yrttcnt` parks i'a �, grails rI! . hrr board safe trails. people ' leash opportunities places LOPE Lake Washington pass .a s: tennis feel � qark maul wonderful stall playground area Skl Visit M lights w;,d rest a time give ouL highly g kids opt' nice play - hazards d"I swim [lassers s hike state children ability hike current allord winter oond 0000 doggy haMirin courts. iry Clsce disc Community Impact • Estimated over 210001000 visits in 2021 • Improving the health, wellness, and livability of the communities we serve. • A great place to live, work, and play ... today and tomorrow. Questions? 41 1',),) -4 $,',A4A ,, 'A