Res 1993 - 82 Supporting the Dakota County Water Resources Education PlanCity of 1��Iendo� Heights
Dakota Coaanty, MinnesoY�
I�SOI,IIT'i'ION NO. 93- s 2
�SSOLU°1'IO1�T SUPPOI�T�TG THE DAKOTA COUNTi�
WA� RFSOIJ�tCF,.S ED�JCA�ON PLAN
WHF�tEAS, the protection of water resources in I�alcota County is essential to rnaintaining
and enhancing the quality of life in the county; and
WHEREAS, the citizens and units of local government in Dakota County participated in
developing the Groundwater Protection Plan and the plans of the Water Management Organizations;
and
W�EREAS9 these plans identified education as a primary tool for the protect�on of water
resources; and
WH�REAS, a county-wide water resources education plan is cunently being prepared; and
WHEREAS, water resources educa�ion will provide citizens with the knowledge,
understanding, and motivation to protect water resources; and
WHEREAS, water resources education can be most effectively delivered to all citizens of
the county when it is conducted in a collaborative and cooperative manner; and
WHEREAS, the participation of local governmental units, educational orgaivzat�on and other
organizations involved in education is important for the development of a county-wide water
resources education plan.
NOW �'H�REFORE, BE IT R�SOLiVED, that the City Council of the City of Mendota
Iieights supports the attached policy statement as a guide for its water resources education activities;
and
BE IT FiJRTHER ItE50LVED, that the City of 1Vlendota Heights will participate in the
development of the county-wide Water Resources Education Plan by providing input throughout the
planning process and review of the imal plan.
CITY COUNCII.
CITY OF MENDOTA HIIGHTS
By �-� � �
Charles E. Mertensotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
a� kGr,��tLa�-
athleen I�. Swanson, Cir�y Clerk