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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPetition (2024-03-05)RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on tile banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped 6vthe k8N County Biology Survey ms having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: Toprevent further impairment twthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has m|naeJy been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /xxiUd-b|ovxnsands) will serve tmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area issignificant &m1he[akotapeoplemndwasnamm]fvGmyUnud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. ° Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due tVthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part mfWashington County which apc,innwway conducive tunew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be awood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention bmthis matter. Phone: 4 Email: 4��� Lc^k- RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY Dear ^ yrnvvritinAmithcmncernabou1Ramhe|Uove|oprnent'sprmposed377-honeproject bmbelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartmentof Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ufthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property isinnmnodim+ely adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Kka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, w Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rive: Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within adevelopment mfthis type will contribute bnpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area hsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Bma good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Nan`e(P0 Is���� RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project,tobelocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation, � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Tbprevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils /m/ind-Wom/nsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within a development ofthis type will contribute tmpesticide loads iwthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. = Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was nomedfor Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Bemgood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this Nnm1ky: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks wfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: ThepnmpertYisirnmned|atek/mdbrenttoGreyC|oud Dupeu Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y-Usted species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe MN County Biology Survey as having high Nn|og|cm\ diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Toprevent further impairment Lothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute tnpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: ° Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties bmconserve this property for future generations. Bcmgood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Date: Address: 5 0 /J RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,tobelocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epartmo7tofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains imthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. * Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka K8|sdndppi Dunes) also pr(.videscritical habitat for these species. Most wfthis property was mapped bvthe MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chenn|cm|m.Disruption ofthe fragile soils (xvind-Nom/n sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute tm pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant bmthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ivapublic safety concern due 10the threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps |nthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties tmconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Phone:!,(? Z_ Email: F_ IT ? �0? RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVE-10PIMENT OF TFIE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing withcuncennabuutRache|Ueve|opment\pnoposed377-humeprojecLtoba|ocatednn1he banks ofthe Mississippi River in Co-ttage-Grove, K8innesuta.This site contains rneny unique features which Rle[itits conservation for futuiegenerations, This site should be conserved fk-ff the IMIMMI)I& rea.SOVIS: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Qeportraent ofNubtral 10tesomces,this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat.Tnday1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNk recommends thotthis habitat 6e prioritized for preservation, m Endangered and Threatened, Species: The pK)per�yis/iU[oediatek/adjacent toGreyCloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and fedenaUy-Uc1ed species. It is likely thai�the adjoining proper -Cy /fka Mississippi Dunes) abo . "provides critical habitat for these sj:jecies.. Most. of' this property was mapped by the N11',J County Dio|vgnySurvey aohaving hif_�hhim|oQico|d|vemkysi�nificonoe. � Critical Bird Area:This site is in Area and is of international significanc� for the conservation of migratory 11irMs in iihe Mississipipi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further innpainnent to the K4bzizippi River and -the area's gnouridwoterwhich has a|ready been severely irnpacted by PFAS chernicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (Vvind-blomJrl sands) wdll se-i-ve to cause erosion and sedimeiAadon into *the Mississippi Rixec Lawn -care cinemica{uthatvVoe<dbauseJwithiMadevelopment ofthistype will contribute -to pesticide loads in the ow -Site vxe1|andx and the Mississippi River, = Cultural History: This area is siBnificant'to the Dal""c')ta people and vms narned f'or (3vey Cloud Woman, NunnenouoIndian burial noouodsureknown tooccuronLomterGrey [Inud\s|and. ^ PuWicSafety: There isopubHcsofetyconcern dueb`\he1hroa1mfshifbnfg-Sands duhnQand afterconsVuotion.The &4|nmesoteGeo|og\ca\Smnxeyhoornappednunnenousseeps inthis part ofWashington County which are innoway conducive tonevvhome construction. Rachel Develoi,,)ryient cotild adhieve recognition by doing the vight thing Puld working with othei, interested parties to conserve this propur�,yfor future Aeneratinns. &e o Qood atexvard for tile environrnentand' community bywithdrawing 'the proposal for ih|spoientiaiproject. Thank you for your |nivneN-ate attention tothbmattc2r. S\U rek/ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to he located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property bimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud DuneaSjentifioand Natural Area xxh|mhprovides habbmtfor several state -and kederaUy-Usted species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fkm KA|osiooipp| Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped hvthe MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. * Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and is ofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Toprevent further impairment tuthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bxdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. nil" M1 Address: 0 Date Email: ���_ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY HM I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks mfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie. habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud DupesD*\entUQcandNaturo|Areavvhichprmvdeshab|tatforsevmnm|mtaie-and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey os having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. = Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, a_ Name (PRIN Date: Address: F) rn 4--j-4 -IN t" (��-7 �—o RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymvvritingxvithconoynnaboutRachcdDevohpnnent'spnmpmsed377-hunxap 'emi tnbelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations, This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department o/Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe IVIN County Biology Survey mm having high biological diversity significance. Critical 0nW Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption mfthe fragile soils (xvind-b|oxvn sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would heused within a development nfthis type will contribute tmpesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant&otheDakotapeop|e and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, K4innmsuLa.Thissite contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: ThepropeMYisinonomdiatek/mdamenthmGreyL1nud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area vvh|uh provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe MN County Biology Survey am having high biological diversity significance. w Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause e(osion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute b»pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area issignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. w Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due inthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part mfWashington County which are innoway conducive tunew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties hoconserve this property for future generations. 8ea good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Address: 7-1 J Phone: C, Date:__J_�qri RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'rnvvritingmithwmnoernaboutRacheiDeve|npment'sproposed377-homeproject tobelocated nnthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: ~ Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent hmGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and fed erally-listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most o[this property was mapped bvthe MN County Biology Survey ws having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation ofmigratory birds |nthe Mississippi Flyvvay. Protect Water: Tuprevent further impairment h,the Mississippi Riverandkhemreo's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part ofWashington County which are imnmway conducive tonew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Phone:to,—p Email: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, b»belocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: * Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota OepartmewtofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tislikely that the adjoining property KkaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high Wu|og|cm| diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation ofmigratory birds inthe Mississippi Flyway. ~ Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area significant hmthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survmyhaxmmmppednumnerousseapm|nthis part mfWashington County which are innoway conducive tonew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT Address�D RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY EM I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project, bmbelocated mnthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: ° Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat."Foday less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state, The DNRrecommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property isimmediately adjacent tpGrey Cloud DupeaSmientiOcandNmtura|Areavvh|nhprovideshmNtatformevena\mtate`mnd federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey mm having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is mfinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. w Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted hvPEAS chemicals. Disruption mfthe fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chernicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural History: This area bsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, = Public Safety: There bopublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part wfWashington County which are |mnoway conducive tnnew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Nanne(PN Addrems Enmi|: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-homepmject, to be located unthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud .Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tiulikely that the adjoining property /fkmMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Hinj Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption mfthe fragile soils /m/ind-Nmvvn sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural History: This area is significant b`the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bmpublic safety concern due tuthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 8e a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Date(j Phone: 7— I'Al1` //-YX Email: 46(��)/X/(V Vm/1c'cJ ^( 0- RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hon'eproject, tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for fuiunagenerations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: m Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNN recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. ~ Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud 10unes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federaUy-UmLmd species. It is likely that the adjoining property Khm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ms having high biological diversity significance. w Critical Bird Area: This site isanImportant Bird Area and isufinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals, Disruption of the fragile soils /wind-Wmwnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute bmpesticide loads |nthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps |nthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties hmconserve this property for future generations. Be agood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. 'Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Sincerely, ~ `_ Nwme/PN Address: 21,/'iD //-Ar+ Sƒ'S' Phone: Emmi| RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Deportment ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Uko Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bvthe &4N County Biology Survey ms having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site b an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Tb prevent further impairment tnthe K4hzbuippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted 6vPEAS chemicals. Disruption *fthe fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bvdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Beagood steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Phone: _65-)-tIS-1-327e Email: clen RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the MinxnesotuDeporto/entofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud ,Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey ao having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site isan Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /\m|nd-Nwvvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River, Cultural History: This area bsignificant bmthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Name (PRINT) Date: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymxvritingmithconcmrnahmut0arhe|Deve|opnnent'spropused377-homepnojeot bobelocated onthe banks mfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 196ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property inimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ms having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an >nnpurbnnt Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Tbprevent further impairment bothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /vv|nd-Nnm/n sands) will serve bwcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. w Cultural History: This area is significant 10the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due bzthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Suvveyhmsmomppednu|nenousseepminthim part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Simerely, Name / \ /� � RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-homeproject, b»belocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ufNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DWR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened : The property bimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |t|slikely that the adjoining property UkmMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biv|uBimm| diversity significance, Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation mfmigratory birds inthe Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption nfthe fragile soils /m/iVd-Nnwnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. w Cultural History: This area hsignificant 1othe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition hmdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 8ncerely, Nenne(PR| Address: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymvvrk\ngwithcon#snnoboutRachelDeve|opmenttpnoposed37JchorneprojouL bmbelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartmen/ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat, Today less than 1%mfthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The UNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species:Theproperty isimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and 6edena|k-listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Ukm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was rnapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance, m Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: Toprevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (m/ind-Nownsands) will serve tmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. ° Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due 1nthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 8e a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY |'mmrkingvvKhnoncernabomdRache]Deveiupmnent'spr000se6377-homeprojeut ivbelocated onthe banks wfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations, This site should he conserved for the following reasons: = Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened : The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud .Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y'Usted species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fkm K8isdodpp| Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey amhaving high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. m Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ufthe fragile soils /vvind-b|om/n sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area hsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bopublic safety concern due tvthe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Name (PRI T) Date: Address: 49 Phone: Email:__ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY yrnwriting with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 977'homeproject, b»be|ocotedonthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota0epartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: TheppopmrtyisimnUnediatehmJansnttoGreyOmud .Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Ukm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey mohaving high bio|ng|rm| diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tmthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chernicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River, * Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There iompublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and afteromnstructiun.ThaMinnesota6eo|mgicu|Su/veyhamrnmppednumerousmempsinthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Developmentcould achieve recognition bvdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Beagood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matte: Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Date Mhonel(�o,�,D/- ~l��-�1'�/ Email: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: ° Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Durres Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. w Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands mndthe Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area bsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Developmentcould achieve recognition budoing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 8nceely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hmmeproject, tubelocated nnthe banks mfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ufNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1Y6 of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property iaimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud .Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Kka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey anhaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is on Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to rmunm erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: ° Cultural History: This area bsignificant 10the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due 10the threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,tobelocated onthe banks wfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for futunegenerations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud ,Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fkn Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey ms having high Ww|ngiwa| diversity significance. w Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute tnpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: ° Cultural History: This area is significant 10the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. ° Public Safety: There isnpublic safety concern due tothe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Developmentcould achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-homeproject, to belocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1Y6mfthis once vast habitat remains imthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered avid Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Duries Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal ly-listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ns having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment Lothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project, Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Siwcerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud 10unes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y-Uoted species. It is likely that the adjoining property Aha Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey uo having high biological diversity significance. = Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment k»the K8babzippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due tothe threat nfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name(PR| Address: — Phone: 4 RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY KIM I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horneproject, t*helocated unthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which nneritits conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment pfNotural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. K is likely that the adjoining property Aka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high Nn|wgima| diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: Tb prevent further impairment bmthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause enmuiwm and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the K4imo|so|ppi River. � Cultural History: This area bsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank You for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name /PR| Date:, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepm/tn/entufNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. m Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species, It is likely that the adjoining property /fkm Mississippi Duties) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ms having high biological diversity significance. m Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPFAS chemicab.Disruption nfthe fragile soils (xvind-b|ownsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute bmpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, 6 Name/PRDate Phvnm6\7.40\'#\'K Email: Y>w') RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymnmvKin0vvkhmoncernabou1Rache1Deve|opnnen1'spnmposed377'hon"eproject tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recornmends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bvthe MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment b,the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (xvind-Nom/n sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River, Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: = Cultural History: This area issignificant totheDako1aVeop|e and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due tothe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Bewgood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank yon for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincamly, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed ]77-homeproject, tohelocated "nthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conservedfor the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains |nthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud D,unes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tislikely that the adjoining property Uka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most o{this property was mapped 6vthe K4N County Biology Survey as having high biv|mg|mm| diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: Tbprevent further impairment bmthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tncause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chennica|sthat would be used within a development ofthis type will contribute tn pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: = Cultural History: This area is significanttotheDakotapeoueandvvasnamedforGrey[1oud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due tothe threat ufshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new hom2 construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely Name(PK| Date RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: m Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota DeporUnentnfNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat, Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state, The UNA recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species: Theprnpertyisimnmedbtelvadauen1toGrmyOmud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property(fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. ^ Critical Nn| Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significancefor the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Toprevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute bo pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There icmpublic safety concern due bmthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps imthis part. of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties ioconserve this property for future generations. 8e agood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincemly, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY |'nnvvritingvvKhnonoennohoutRoohe|Ueve|oprnent'sproposed377'hon/eprojact tobelocated *n-the banks ofthe Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should he conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high No|uDiCm| diversity significance. * Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute tvpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There immpublic safety concern due tothe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing wbhconcennmboutRachdDeve\opment'spronoaed377-hon)eprojeoLtobe|ocatedonthe banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Deportn/entwfNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Uunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe K4N County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. w Critical Bird Area: This site bmnImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /xvind-Woxvn sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute bn pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands undthe Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant bzthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman, Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincer Nmnm oowre Phone RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-honneproject, tobelocated nnthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should he conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat, Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Uunms Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is |ihe|y-thatthe adjoining pvoperty(fko Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance, Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils (xvind-Noxvnsands) will serve tmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman, Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. = Public Safety: There hapublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY HIM I'm writing withuonmennabou1Ramhe]Devm|opnoent'spromoued377-homepnojectk`be|ocetedonthe banks ufthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. 'This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepattment ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DWR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent k)Grey Cloud .Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y-Usted species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey am having high biological diversity significance. a Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /xvind-Now/n sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bmpublic safety concern due b)the threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be o good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-h*meproject, tobelocated mnthe banks mfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, W1innesmim.Th|ssite contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 19&ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud .Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Akm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will nerve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bwpublic safety concern due tothe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for Your immediate attention to this matter. Iincen Name *morw Phone RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, bubelocated oothe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 196ufthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud lJunemScientUlc and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y'Ustcd species. It is likely that the adjoining property Aka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation ofmigratory birds inthe Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: T6prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /xvind-Noxxnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There iumpublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties Nconserve this property for ��generations. Bemgood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sinoerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY |'mvvritingmithconoernabuutRachelDeve|opnnent'sproVosed377-homeprokzt tobelocated mnthe banks mfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department =fNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent (uGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey amhaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. w Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption wfthe fragile soils (m/ind-Nomn sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute 10 pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due tothe threat o[shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 8eagood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, man}e\r:|w| Dmim PhoneEmail: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hornmproject, tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: m Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1D6ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |t|slikely that the adjoining property (fhaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ufthis property was mapped bvthe MN County Biology Survey mn having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site iyanImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted hvPFAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute 10pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due tnthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Bmceely, Name(PR| Flim��� MIMM111100 RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY RM I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: * Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNA recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tislikely that the adjoining property (fkaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe MN County Biology Survey oshaving high b|o|ngimm| diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significancefnr the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Hiver. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development ufthis type will contribute tm pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural History: This area issignificant twthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. ly, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY Em I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should |econserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota DeportmentofNatural Resourres,this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNK recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud ,Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe MN County Biology Survey aa having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Tuprevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /xxind-Wnm/n sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -mane chemicals that would be used within m development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: * Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new horne construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition hvdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project, Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Sincerely, Name ( | RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hnn)eproject, hobelocated wnth/ banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should heconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The D0R recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation, Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most mfthis property was mapped bvthe k4N County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and isnfinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPRAS chemicals. Disruption oft fragile soils (m/ind-Nown sands) will serve hmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be. used within a development of this tyl: will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Oou Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due bmthe threat mfshifting sands during an( after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps |nthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter, Sincerely, Name(PRINT) Date: ^�.A--_ d. 04k~ ,,a'W C-.J, Phone Erna|| RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on thi banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depvr/n/antofNatural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 19&ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. * Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is irrimediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y-|imted species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fha Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site bonImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption mft fragile soils (m/ind-Nnvvn sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rive: Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within odevelopment ofthis iyf will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area hsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for GreyOw Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ha public safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during ant after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. 0eagood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymxvrkingvxithoonuernohoutRadln]Ueve|opmenttproposed377-hommprojeci tobelocated onth/ banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y-|isted species. it is likely that the adjoining property (fko Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: Tb prevent further impairment Lmthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of t fragile soils /xxind-Wuvvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this ty[ will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Clou Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ba public safety concern due b»the threat ofshifting sands during ant after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Name (PRINT Date: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ypnvxritingmithoonoemnabuutRache1Dmve|opmnent'spnmpooed377-homepnojemt tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: " Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining propedy/fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bvthe KnN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute bmpesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Surveyhasnnmppednumnem*usmeepsin1h|s part mfWashington County which are innoway conducive tonew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bxdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties 10conserve this property for future generations. Bea good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Address: 1P, / / �,�/ ' vN L�Y, PhoneErngi| RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, tmbelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: w Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepn/tn)m/tofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Uunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tialikely that the adjoining property KkaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bvthe MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site isanImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significancefor the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /xvind-Novvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: � Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 8ea good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Nwnle/PR| Address: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hume project, tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in tile state. The DNR meummmneVdsthat this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud D.unes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bind Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (vxin6-b|mxvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant hothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isopublic safety concern clue tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY LIM I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposer] 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Thissite contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should heconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0eporUnent"fNut/n/ Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1Y6ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recomnoendsthat this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: ThepropertyisirnmeHinbyk/adjumcnttoGrmy8oud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It Is likely that the adjoining property (fko Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ashaving high No|u0|ca| diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area arid is of, international significanc6 for the conservation of rnigratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ~ Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PrAS chennicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (m/ind-Noyxn sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within udevelopment ofthistype will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural Flistory: This area is significant to the- Dakota people and was narned for Grey Cloud Woman, Ntirrierous Indian btlriEll mounds are known to Occur On Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a publicsafety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during arid after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested partlesto conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project, Thank you -for your immediate attentionto this matter. W Nmme( Addres RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENTOF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, tobelocated mnthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should heconserved for the following neammns: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property himmediately adjacent tnGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is all Important Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve Locause erosion and sedimentation into tile Mississippi River, Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. * Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due tothe threat mJshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing We proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Kl�-Obe i,4 00- 1 Name (PRINT) Date: Phone: "7,1Z}�~} Email: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations, This site should be conserved for thefollowing reasons: ep Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Departmen1oflNwtural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat, Today less dian 1%'of-this once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR reoommenduthat this habitat be prioritized for preservation, � EndangeoedondThreoteVed8pedes:Theprope6ybirnnne6iatek/adamenttmGreyOwud D.unes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It Is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significanc6 for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: Tmprevent further impairment bothe Mississippi Riverendthenrea's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS ohemlce|o. Disruption of the fragile soils (xxiVd-Wowmsands) will serve tucause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River, Lavxn'co[e. chemicals that would beused within odevelopment wfthis type will contribute t* pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. w Cultural History: This area is significant -to the Dakota people and was narned for Grey Cloud Woman, NumeroUS Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due 10the threat ofd,UtiN§sands duhngand after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in rwway conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve- recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this pr*pe�tyfor future generations. Be o good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tnthis matter. RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377--home project, bobelocated mnthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, This site contains many Unique features which merit its conservation furfuturegenerations, This site should be conserved for the following reasons: ° Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depo/0ncn1o/Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � EDclaAgeredaUdThreatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud ,Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -lister] species. It is likelythat the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Nlost of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey oohaving high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site han|NpmaantBird Area and bofinternational signifioanc�for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Tbprevent further|nngu)nnenttothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lmm/n'canechpnniva|sthat would be used within a development ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � [ukona| History: This area issignificant tothe. Dakota people arid was narnedfor Grey Cloud Wornan, NUMMUS Indian burial mounds are known to Occur on Lower Grey Clond Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern citie to the threat of shifting sands during arid ifter construction. The Minnesota Geological Suvvey has rnapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no m/my conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project, Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter, GiDuerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-honne project, tmbelocated onthe banks *fthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Pe/the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1U6ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat he prioritized for preservation. * Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dupes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |iislikely that the adjoining property /fkaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey omhaving high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area:This site konImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, ° Protect Water: 7b prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rive: Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within mdevelopment ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, � Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development muNmchieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Bmagood steward for the environment and community hywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Qncemly, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymovvritingvvbhoonoernaboutRachdDeve\oprnent'spropmsed377-homeproject tnbelocated onthe banks pfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oeportryient of Notural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining propertykkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and isnfinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. " Protect Water: Tb prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (vvind-b|ovvnsands) will serve tmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within adevelopment ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There hapublic safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, tobelocated wnthe banks uYthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: * Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contai-As endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than1% ofthis once vast habitat narnminsinthe state, The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provideshabitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species.K4os ofthis property was mapped bvthe K4N County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by P64S chemicals. 0uruodmn of the fragile soils (xx|nd-b|om/nsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River, m Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bopublic safety concern due 10the threat *fshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bvdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property foe future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immedi;N;e attention to this matter. Name (PRINT) ate: Ern Phone: ail: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project,Lmbplocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dryprairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud ,Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal y-|isted species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fku Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most mfthis property was mapped bythe IVIN County Biology Survey mm having high NV|og|cm| diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ban Important Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, * Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /vvind-Wovvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River, Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe0mkntapeop|eandvvmsnamedfurGreyCkoud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due hnthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps iwthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development mw|dechieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties tuconserve this property for future generations. Bcmgood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sinuerely, ' Name (PRINT) \ Address: ^/(A)l -11.7`~ 4\ � . �~�+�6u�� /��^d4`.UA�� . Phone Email: `^Nm"'p,\� 1-�\r,.*W4`'e '�,A cl RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project, to be located on the hanks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains rnany unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the followirig reasons: ~ Endangered Habitat: Per the Allinnesota f)epwttrimLofNutural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat, Today less than 1%*[this once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR raoomnnendsthat this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It Is likelythat the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most Of this Property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an lrnportant Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. " Protect Water: To prevent. further impairment Lothe Mississippi River and the area's groundxvntervvNoNhasa|readybeenaevere|y|nnpautedbvPGASuhemn}ua|s.Wisruudonofthe fragile soils (wind-Wowm sands) will Serve tucaugaerosion arid sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chernicals that wotild be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetla*nds arid ffie Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was narned for Grey Cloud Woman, Numeroi is Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isaPublic safety concern due tothe threat ufshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new horne construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environuient and community by withdrawing t , -he proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. SiDcerely, , RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hno)eproject, to belocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which noeritits conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: ° Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat he prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: ThepropertybinnmedimtelveJacmntinGrey(1oud DunesScientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -arid federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property(fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site isanImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and tile area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ufthe fragile soils (m/ind-b|owm sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area is significant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bwpublic safety concern due bothe thremtofshUdngsandsduring and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new horne construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a goo d steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,twbelocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in tile state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species: Thmp[opertyisinnNmdiatek/mdaczwtLoGrey[Jomd Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property 0ka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (xvind-Wmxvn sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural History: This area b significanttutheDakotapeoulemndvvmonamedforGreyOoud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due 10the threat wdshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new horne construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition b«doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project, Thank you for your immediate attention Wthis matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Date: Phone: Email: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENTOF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,tobmlocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the MinnesotaDepurtmmt of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent 10Grey Cloud ,Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tislikely that the adjoining property (fkmMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve bmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River, � Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman, Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely Nmnne/P Date: Address: ­4 61-11 U-�5p° 4,--1, ^-,^ ("^�}^'�, (�.'^/( PhoneEnnmi| w RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT or THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations, This site should beconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota DepartmentofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The ONR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fko Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey axhaving high biological diversity significance. a Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and isu[international significance for the conservation ofmigratory birds inthe Mississippi Flyway, = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-b|oxvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within development ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rimer. Cultural History: This area is significanttu1heDakotmpemp|eandvxoynamedforGreyC1oud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right tiling and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project, Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name/PFUN Phone: d �� Date:— ltj�_o ac- RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hnmne project, to be located on thi banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey am having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and ioofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption mft fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within a development wfthis tyl: will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey (1ou Woman, Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bopublic safety concern due b»the threat nfshifting sands during mm after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties hmconserve this property for future generations. Bca good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. _fkt� \NL ____ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent b`Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. kb likely that the adjoining propehy(fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most nJthis property was mapped 6vthe K4N County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site ban Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals, Disruption of the fragile soils (xvind-Novxnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute hmpesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There imapublic safety concern due &othe threat mfshifting sands duru/gand after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington Connty which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good stmvvmnj for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,tobelocated onthe banks nfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department m{Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud 10unes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site banImportant Bird Area and ioo{international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals, Disruption of the fragile soils (m/ind-b|om/n sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Hive: Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due 10the threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Roche] Developmentcould achieve recognition 6vdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely Narne(PR|NT) RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hnn)eproject, tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota OepartmenLofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the xbobe. The DNN recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: Theproped4isimnnnedmtelyzdjaowntboGreyOuud ,Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high No|uRimm| diversity significance. m Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment hmthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /m/ind-Noxvn sands) will serve tucause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There iompublic safety concern due tnthe threat nfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Phone: k) 6/ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymxvritingxxithmoncennabou1Raohe|Deve|opn)ent'spnmoosed377-homepndect bmhelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota, This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and hofinternational significance fVr the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: � Cultural History: This area is significant to -the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due tvthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties bmconserve this property for future generations. 8e a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Address: // ~' ^ ���/� ��-'"' RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY Min I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,Lobelocated unthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota&epartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Punes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and fe-deraUy-Ustedspecies. |timlikely that the adjoining property UkaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve &mcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. w Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is apuNic safety concern due 10the threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new horne construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Sincarely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-homeproject, tobe|mcmtedonthm banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epmdmmt of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud UupasSmientifiumndNmtuna|Aveavvhichpr*videshabKatforuevena|utate-mnd 6edena||y-listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property <fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and iso[international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. w Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals, Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute tupesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the K4|my|sa|ppi Rive: � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due tothe threat ufshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Surveyhmsn`eppednunnerouaseepsintNx part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing mnd.workingwith other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank YOU for your immediate attention to this matter. Name (PRI (t Date: 1A -, &—d 7�_,c - 6 J RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-honneproject, tnbelocated ondl/ banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota DepartmentofNatural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The D0R recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ms having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment. tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of � fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this tyr will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey (Jou Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due bwthe threat mYshifting sands during am after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps |nthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations, Bma good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Sincerely, RE RETONADER DUVROPMENT OF THE FORMER IVIISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY Vnri writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project, to be located on the bankswftheK8icsiss|pAiRker|nCulaKeGrove,K4innesoto.Thissi1eoontainannuny uniquefoetures which merit its conservation for future generations, This site should be consewed for thefollowing reasc),is: EndangeredHablicat:Per the 8llkmesoft'iDeporUncnt of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry pnaihehabkat.Today Uosthan 291ofdisonoevat haWWtremains inthe state. The DNR reuommendcthat this hz6|tat be pdorkireJ fo/preservetion. Endangered and ThreateOedC 'eo:Thepn`pertyiciFon1ediate|yadjecenttuGreyQoud DuneuSoienUficand Natural Area which provides hobi�t-for several d�te'and federally -listed spedes. It N likely that the adjoining tpropenh,, (0,a Mississippi Dunes) also provides Wtical habitat for these specien Most of this property ums mapped by the MN CoQnty Bio|VQySUrv8yaohav|UQhigh biu|oWca| dixemitysipif{oance. " CHUM Bkd Now This site is an hnportant ON Area and 4 of international significancd for the consemation oi' roigra-tory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and. the area's groundwater which has zireaJy been yevere\y impacted by PFAS chern\ca|s. Dbrundon of the frog|lc soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to causeeroaion and sedimentation into1he K4issbsippiRimz:Lzwn-carechemicals thetwould baused w{th|nodeve|oprnentofthis type will contribute to pesticide |oado in the on -site wetlands and the hAiaubsippi 0ver = Cultural H[story: This area is siB-nificant to the DakWa i-,)eople and was narned for Grey CIOU01, Wornan, Numerous Indiam burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety mwern (We tc, the ;:hreat c4shifting, sands clui-ing and after construction. The Minnesota GeolOWCA SUNey has V0RpPedPfflFn0V0US SP-epS in this pariofVVasWn81onCoUntyvoh!chape|nnovVaycwnducivetunevvhomeconstruction. Rachel Developi,nent could achieve recognition by doing the right thNg and woAAg with other in terested partles to conserve this Prq,,--1erty Tor fu ture gi-,nei ations, Be a good steward -'for the environment and community by with6swUng , the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your |nnmediateattention tothis matter. RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORNIER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project, to be located on the banks of the K8issiusippi River )nCottage Grove, K4innecota.This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation forfuture generations, This site should be conserved -for the followlr)B neasoi is: Endangered Habitat: Per the 8Vinnez,,o6aOepnrUnent ofbloturalResourccs this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat, Today t`hmm :A% ofthis once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation, Endangered and Tho8-atekedSpecies: Thieprupc;Y|simmediately adiaoenttoGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for oevena|state-and fedaro!|y'|isied sAedes. It is likely that the adjoining prmper1y (fha K/Iisyissip)pi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. VAost of this property was mapped bV the [VIN County Biology Survey as having NRh bio|uQ\cui dixeoityui8nifioanoe. ° CdtcalNrdArea:Th|ssbebaO|mporkxUt8irdAreoandbof|ntennahnna|signUicanc�for Protect VVotenTo prevent further innpeirmenttothe Mississippi River and the area's gruundw:1ermIlichhosa!readybeenyevere|yinnpactedbvPFASuhemica|s.Dbruodonofthe kogHnsoi|s (wind-blown sands)m/iU serve to causmerosion and sedimentation into the. Mississippi River * Lawn -care chemica!sLhatw/ouNbeused xx|th|nodevelopment ufthis type will contribute to pesticide loads |nihe nn-siievxet|andsand the Mississippi River. � Cuhuro|H|aVzry:Thisareaissign0canttutheDak.oLapeop|aandxvnanaWedkxGrey(Jnud Woman, Numerous Indian burial niounds ai,e known to occur on Lowev Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There is a 1A0,18C Safety concern due to t,; w, ;:hreai ofshifiting sands durinp , and u8e[coUctrUciioO.The&4iUneaoteGeo|ogical3urveyhaornapyednumerousseepsinth/s part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to nemi home construction. Rachel Devploprnent couild achieve recognition by doing tlhe i-ixht thing and working \fvith OU'lev interested parties to conserve this propierbt for future Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdralming -the proposal forthis povendal project. Thank you for your irnroediate atiention to this matter. S|Uceely, RE RETONSIDER DWROPMENT OF THE FORMER IN/lISSISSIPI-I DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 277-homeproject, tobelocated oVthe bankooftheK8iodssipp|kk/er|nCotiaQeGroxe,K4inneso1a.Thisdtecontainunnany uniquefapdures which me[ititxconservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the, ii`ollmvirt� reasons: EndanBeredHabitat: Per the 8llkneso&zOepo/tnvcnt ofNoturo/Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat Today 2YSof-tills once vast habitat remains inthe state. The ONR pecomnoenduthat this habUat be prioritized forpneservation. EDda[guredaUdThneateUadSpedox:ThepnupedyisinnNediaLelyadace[dto8reyC1mUd Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habi1aLforseverai sVate-and federoUy~Uciedspecies. if. islikely that theadioin<ngproperiyKkak4iss|ssipp\Dunes\also provid�scritica|hebitmiforthesespac|cs.KHos(ofthisproperLywecmappedbythe&4N CnVhty Biology 9U[Veyas having high bin|ug}ca| d|vem�tysi�ni�ivance. ° QlUcal Hird Amy ilk site is an hnporiAnt Bkd Area and is of intematJonal significancd for the conservation of rriigratory birds in the Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the areas grouMdmetervvhiohhasa|readvbeensevere|yi^npaotedbyPF/-\5chenoimals.Dis[uodoRofth$ WON soils (wind1lown swids) vvill serve to cal -ISO erosion and sedimentation into the &4iySissippiRiver. Lum/n'caUeohemWa|sdot wouNbeused within adeVe|oproentuftNstype will contribute -to pesticide loads il"he ansW wedands and the Mississippi River. " Cukura|Hbtorv:ThisaneaissignNcanttodheDak0tapeopiean6umsnamedforBreyChud VAlonlall, Murnerous Indian budalmounds are known to occur an Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a jA0JIiC 50fety n--mcern due to the t.hreat of shifting sands during and Wer construction. The Minnesota GeologKI Survey has nyi-apped nurnerous seeps in this part mfWashington [ountyxvhioh anain no way conducive to new home cunstruotion. Rachel Developrilent could achieve rewgnMon by dnirlgif.ho rioit -d-thog and working with other interested' parties to conserve this property for futune 8ennradons. Be a good steward for, the environment and community by withdrwiving the proposal for this potential project, Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. OUcevely, A d RE RETONADER DEVROPMENT OF THE FORMER IMISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377--hon-te project, to be located on the bads nfthe K0iysissipy|River |nCotxaQe(3rove, K4innesota.This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future geUeratioos. This We should he. conserver; for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the kVirineso(oDcporbnentofNotumYResources, this site contains endangered dry prairiehabKat.Today �,-'%ofthisonce vat habita1remaiksinthe We. Ile DNRrecommendsthat this habitat beprioritive6for preservatinn. Endangered oUdThregen*dSpedes:The property isironnediateh adacenttnGrey Ooud Dunes Suient0c and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federuUy'|�riu� spedes. |t is Bey thotthe adioininX property (fke k4issisu|ppi Dunes) o!so provides NUcal hakhtat for these spedes. Most of property wias mapped by the MN CouUty Bim|ogySurvey oshaving high biodmg|ca| dixeoitysignificance. Critical Bird AreWThicskeis an |mpokant 0nJ N[ea and is of intonational sgnUicznWfor the conservation ofmigratop/birds inthw Mississippi Flyway. » Prn1ectVVatecTopreveUtfurtherinnyainnentbotheMissssipp}Riverandtheareat grouAdwg1ervvNch has already been severely innpacted by PFU\S chemicals, CHs[Uobmn of the fragile soils (wind-bhwn sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedinnentation into the MissisuippiRiver.Lavvn-carechemicobthotwou{dbeusedwithinadevdopmentofthbtype ,will CoUt[ibu1etopesUcide|oadOD1he on's|tevxet|mndsand the K4issiusippi Aive: Cultuval History: This area N significant 6,j the Dakota people and vt!as narnedfOV (-3rey Cloud VVonnaO.NunnenuusNdianburia|nouuodsoneknowntmoccuronLowwGreyCWudbland. Public Safety: There isapubHcsafety concern due huthe threat ofshUdngsaVdsduring and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Suvve%i hass nnapped MirnerOLIS seeps in this part of Washington ComAy With am in no way conducive to new home construcUon. Rachel Development could achievmrecognition by doing bho het 1Nnp,and wo[Nng�,viUh other intenestodpardestoconservethbpropehyforfULoregc-nentions.Bea%oodstellyardforthe environment and comnnunKybywithdrawing the proposal for -this potential project, Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. C 5' oo "ICO) &/VV—»Zk/C*�, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY Dear I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: • Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. • Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. • Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. • Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. • Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. • Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRI Address: h Phone: {,-)' RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY Dear I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: • Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. ® Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. • Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. • Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. • Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. • Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, (PRINT 1 i C�J f ' Name ) L�'Cit�a ) '� i('t�i� Date:( �I Address: �-a1�7 Email: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-homneproject, b)belocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota, This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartmm1ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNH recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property isimmediately adjacent boGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -arid federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance, Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. w Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due to -the threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development umNmchieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties bmconserve this property for future generations. Be o good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Date: Address� Phone:`Em� RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed B77-humeproject, tnbelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epm/to/entofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 196ofthis once vast habitat remains |nthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of rnigratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute &opesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Nwe: � Cultural History: This area issignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Wornan. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties twconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter, Name (PRINT) ZAIA! Add ress:—i RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377'home project, tobelocated onthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesotm.Thimsite contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0eporio/entufNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (Vku Mississippi Uumeo) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey mmhaving high biological diversity significance, Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. w Protect Water: To prevent further impairment b»the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /vvind-b|ovvn sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rive: Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within a development ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant 1nthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due tothe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Sinuereky, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should heconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota QepartmentofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%nfthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area xvh|mh provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe KHN County Biology Survey am having high b|n|mgita| diversity significance. w Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads iothe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tnthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There isepublic safety concern due tothe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps |nthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) ` ' Phune: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depottn/entof Aloturo/Resourccs this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Nature' Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Ukm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey uc having high biological diversity significance, ° Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and hofinternational significance for the conservation ofmigratory birds inthe Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute bmpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Wornan. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There iszpublic safety concern due Umthe threat nfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Developrrient could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 8e agood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-honne project, 1vbelocated mnthe banks mfthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations, This site should be consm ved for the following reasons: EndongeredHahKat: Per the Minnesota DepnrtnentofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dupem Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and #edenaUy-listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (Vka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and icofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment Lothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (vximd-b|oxxnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: m Cultural History: This area issignificant [othe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bmpublic safety concern due tvthe threat ofshifting sands duhng@nd after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested par -ties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project, Thank you for your imme �it�attention to this matter. Sincerely, Address: 5A RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located Oil the banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. I his site should he conserved for the followinf, reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat rernains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent LoGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey mm having high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals, Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into tile Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicais that would be used within a development of this type will contribute tmpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River, ° Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped nurneruusseeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community 6mwithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention twthis matter Sincerely, ' Name (PRINT) —L—Zd- OKII Date: Phone - Email: `u/ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,bnbelocated onthe banks mfthe Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and ThreatenedSpecies: The property isimmediately adjacent tnGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |t|olikely that the adjoining property AkwMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. " Critical Bird Area: This site is anImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance fmr the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment hothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rive: Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within adevelopment ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads In the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural History: This area hsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Qnccne|8 � RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the MinnesotaDepartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 196ofthis once vast habitat remains imthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the uJi*(n|nk prupedy/fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey mshaving high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment hmthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. w Cultural History: This area issignificant hmthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due tvthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 0ea good Steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your- immediate attention to this matter. Siwcerel, Nmmoe/F Phone. Email: �� RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, tobelocated mnthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat, Today less than JL% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tislikely that the adjoining property (fkoMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high No\og|ud diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tnthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (vvind-Wom/nsands) will serve hocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within a development ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. m Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested pat -ties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Name (PRINT C-1 ate: '~~'-~~ '�/\- RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-honwe project tobelocated *nthe banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epartment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: Thcpn^pedybimnnnedimtelvmdjacenttoGrey(1oud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides cr|dom| habitat for these speoies. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey mshaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site bonImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Fk/xxmy. ° Protect Water: Toprevent further impairment 0mthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chernicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction, Rachel Development could achieve recognition bvdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties hmconserve this property for future generations. 8e a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Name (PRINT) te: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epmtroent of0otural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The D0R recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tiulikely that the adjoining property KkaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site banImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils /xvind-Wom/nsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. * Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, ° Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due tothe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. ,a a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. Nmnve(PN Address: Phone: 6) �L / RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY ymnvvritin8mithmonocrnaboutRache|Deve|*prnent'sp:onosed377-hoV)cpnoject bobelocated oil th/ banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epartment of Natural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent LnGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey mshaving high bim|ugiom\ diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ~ Protect Water: To prevent further impairment Lothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption oft fragile soils (m/ind'Noxxnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rive: Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development vfthis tyr will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area bsignificant bPthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Clou Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur oil Lower Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There hmpublic safety concern due &othe threat ofshifting sands during an( after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attentkontothis matter. ' Sincerely, ~r+^ Name (PRINT) Date: Phmne:4'f�+^7.1,/4 — -47/C Email: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,V»belocated ondx banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepartment of Natural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. K is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of fragile soils /vxind-b|ownsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this tyr will contribute bmpesticide loads iUthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey (1ou Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during am after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. ly, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: = Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epartmmtofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property ioimmediately adjacent tmGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fkn Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey mshaving high biological diversity significance. 0 Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. m Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /m/ind-b|oxxnsands) will serve tncause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: = Cultural History: This area bsignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincemly, Date: �Iz RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,tobelocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: * Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Deportm»ntofNotural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%mf,this once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent tnGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site isanImportant Bird Area and kmfinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPR\S chemicals. Disruption nfthe fragile soils (w/ind-b|ovvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River, � Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island, Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due bmthe threat wfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped nurnerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for Your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) �y �7 Date Address: R7r| A.\°r A,J Phone Email: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,tobelocated nnthe banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should beconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depurtment of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast hobitatremains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Kka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site bmnImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significancefor the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment bothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /vxind-Nnxvnsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within adevelopment ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: = Cultural History: This area hsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and afteroonstrurtion.TheK4|nnesntmGeo|ogicm|Surveyhasnnappednurnerowmoemp»inthic part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be m good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks ufthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which meritits conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depn/tn/entofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent toGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dulles) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was nnnppedbvthe K8N County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site banImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significancefor the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would beused within odevelopment ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tmthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. Bea good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Phone: ��\—/^-y�/� ��~ - / Emnai\: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY , I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, tobelocated onthe banks *fthe Mississippi River iwCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Deportnven<mfNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The UNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. w Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud ounes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tiulikely that the adjoining property UkaMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high Wo|pgimm| diversity significance. * Critical Bird Area: This site isanImportant Bird Area and iso[international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause emmm|un and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in -the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bmpublic safety concern due tmthe threat *fshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new [tome construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition h«doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. o Sincerely, � RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project,hobelocated onthe hanks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota DepartmentofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state, The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: TheprnpcMYiainnmedimtely adjacent 10Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property Kka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey ushaving high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site is an |rnpnrhaoi Bird Area and is of international significancefor the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment 1nthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption ofthe fragile soils /xvind-b|ovvmsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will montributetopesticide |modm in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: ~ Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bmpublic safety concern due hmthe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Date:j��7�/ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depo/tn/en/ofNatural Resources, this si1econtains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federal ly-I isted species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped bythe MN County Biology Survey umhaving high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site isanImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /xxind-Nmvxn sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: ° Cultural History: This area bsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due tothe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bvdoing the right thing and working with other interested par -ties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sinmerely, RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Dmporto/entofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state, The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation, w Endangered amdThnamtenedSpecies: The property isimmediately adjacent hmGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. * Critical Bird Area: This site banImportant Bird Area and bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. ^ Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped nunnerouuseeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and comm"nity by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project,bmbelocated mnthe banks ofthe Mississippi River inCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should he conserved for the following reasons: ° Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Deporto/an/nfNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 2%ofthis once vast habitat remains |nthe state.The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened :Thepmperty is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and hydenaUy'Ustedspecies. It is likely that the adjoining property /0a Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site banImportant Bird Area and ismfimternadoma|significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. " Protect Water: Tu prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within m development ofthis type will contribute tmpesticide loads iUthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River, � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. � Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 8e a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Name (PRINT) Date: i� RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY [movvritingvvkhcmnpernabuutRauhelDeve|opnnent'sproposed377-honneprojecLtobe\ocmtedwnthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations, This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Ueport/nento/Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property /fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey mo having high biological diversity significance. Q Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has m|namdy been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals, Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rive: Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development ofthis type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. ° Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Date: Phone Emai\ ' L� RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project,bobalocated onthe banks ufthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ufNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than JL% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining pmmpeWy/fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. K8os ofthis property was mapped bvthe W1N County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site banImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance fnr the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: Tw prevent further impairment &othe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile opi|m (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There ismpublic safety concern due Umthe threat ofshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition 6vdoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tuthis matter. Sincerely, Nanne/PR| d'6\ \ Date: g Address: 4�U0�� h��\/K�� Y-/�f@'1 y~�7�^� L/»-���Q�� RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-horne project, to be located on the banks ofthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: ° Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepo/in/ent ofWoturm/Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR necumnrVendsthmt this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to G rey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining propedy/fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe K4N County Biology Survey as having high hin|ogium| diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would heused within adevelopment ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bmpublic safety concern due tothe threat mf shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, '' /)(��/ �� (7�7 7— Name (PRINT) . RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota UeportmentofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The 0NR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property isimmediately adjacent tnGrey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. |tislikely that the adjoining property (ykoMississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey uo having high biological diversity significance. Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway, Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (m/ind-h|nm/nsands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute topesticide loads inthe on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due iothe threat wfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part ofWashington County which are innuway conducive 1unew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Bengood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, Name (PRINT) Address: Phone: RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY |'nnmvkinQvvithconcernabuutRache|Deve|opnnent'spmmpoaed377-homeprojecLtobe|mcotedon1he banks ofthe Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: m Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depm/tn/entmfNoturo/Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property bimmediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. ° Critical Bird Area: This site ismnImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significancefor the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. � Protect Water: Tuprevent further impairment tothe Mississippi Rivernndthearem's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-b|ownsands) will serve tmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area issignificant tmthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is a public safety concern due to the threat of shifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part ofWashington County which are innoway conducive tonew home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Sincerely, , "Zi� 1 Name (PRINT) 1AC Phone:N F/ �53/� -?)'5W Email RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Oepmrtn}m1tmfNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state, The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: Thepnvpedyisimnn/ediatelvadacenttoGrey(1oud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka &4iomimm|ppi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the IVIN County Biology Survey ashaving high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is ofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi Rime: Lawn -care chemicals that would he used within a development ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area bsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bapublic safety concern due tothe threat wfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations, Bemgood steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your |nnnled|o1e attention to this o/m1bs: Sincerely L RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located oil thl banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: � Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Depo/tn/entnfNatural Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1%ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNRrecommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey oshaving high biological diversity significance. � Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. ° Protect Water: To prevent further impairment to the Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been uevmoek/ impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption oft fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this tyl: will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: ° Cultural History: This area issignificant tothe Dakota people and was named for Grey Oou Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There isapublic safety concern due hmthe threat cfshifting sands during an( after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps ill this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties to conserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Address: 0/t RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-home project, to be located on thi banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should be conserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota 0epurtm/entof Aloturo/Resources, this site contain endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. * Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. it is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN County Biology Survey as having high biological diversity significance. m Critical Bird Area: This site is amImportant Bird Area and isofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted bvPEAS chemicals. Disruption oft fragile soils (m/ind-Nuvxn sands) will serve tocause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this tyl: will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi Rive: ° Cultural History: This area bsignificant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Clou Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There |sopublic safety concern due tmthe threat ofshifting sands during mn/ after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition by doing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations.8ea good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention hthis matter. Sincerely 6T)V,\K,, Name (P Date: Cotk Emai Phone: I / RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY YmvvrKingvvkhuoncennaboutRaoh*dDeve|opment'sproposed377-hon)eprojecLtube|ocetedonthe banks *fthe Mississippi River |nCottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should he conserved for the following reasons: m Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department ofNatural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 196ofthis once vast habitat remains inthe state. The DNR recommends that this habitat be prioritized for preservation. Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area which provides habitat for several state -and federally -listed species. It is likely that the adjoining property (fka Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most of this property was mapped by the MN CnuDh/ Biology Survey am having high biological diversity significance. 0 Critical Bird Area: This site is an Important Bird Area and is of international significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flyway. = Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tothe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PEAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils /m/ind-b|ownsands) will serve tmcause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development of this type will contribute tnpesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. � Cultural History: This area is significant to the Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There bmpublic safety concern due bmthe threat mfshifting sands during and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerousseeps inthis part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties boconserve this property for future generations. Be a good steward for the environment and community by withdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention tothis matter. ly, Name (PRINT)— ate: Address: n Phone � \ RE: RE -CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER MISSISSIPPI DUNES PROPERTY I'm writing with concern about Rachel Development's proposed 377-hon)eproject, 1obelocated onthe banks of the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. This site contains many unique features which merit its conservation for future generations. This site should bnconserved for the following reasons: Endangered Habitat: Per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this site contains endangered dry prairie habitat. Today less than 1% of this once vast habitat remains in the state. The UNN recommends that this habitat he prioritized for preservation. � Endangered and Threatened Species: The property is immediately adjacent to Grey Cloud 0upesSdrnbfcmndNmtuno|AnemwvNchprovidemhmNtatforseverm|sbate-and federal y-Usted species. K is likely that the adjoining property (fkm Mississippi Dunes) also provides critical habitat for these species. Most ofthis property was mapped bythe K00 County Biology Survey ao having high biological diversity significance. * Critical Bird Area:Thbsite bamImportant Bird Area arid bofinternational significance for the conservation of migratory birds in the Mississippi Flvmmx � Protect Water: To prevent further impairment tmthe Mississippi River and the area's groundwater which has already been severely impacted by PFAS chemicals. Disruption of the fragile soils (wind-blown sands) will serve to cause erosion and sedimentation into the Mississippi River. Lawn -care chemicals that would be used within a development ofthis type will contribute to pesticide loads in the on -site wetlands and the Mississippi River. w Cultural History: This area issignificant txthe Dakota people and was named for Grey Cloud Woman. Numerous Indian burial mounds are known to occur on Lower Grey Cloud Island. Public Safety: There is apublic safety concern due bmthe threat nfshifting smnWyduring and after construction. The Minnesota Geological Survey has mapped numerous seeps in this part of Washington County which are in no way conducive to new home construction. Rachel Development could achieve recognition bydoing the right thing and working with other interested parties toconserve this property for future generations. 0e a good steward for the environment and community bywithdrawing the proposal for this potential project. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.