Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
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The Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is a multi-state non-profit organization established in 2009 by an ad hoc committee determined to preserve and restore Lake Pepin as an integral part of the Upper Mississippi River System.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to slowing and reversing the current trend of sediment and nutrient flow to Lake Pepin. We bring a professional approach for public involvement in present and future watershed restoration activities that elevate the importance of implementation of the recommendations and "best practices" that science and reason dictate. Leading with the tools of education and information we will protect the natural heritage of Lake Pepin.
Goals
I. To promote a multi-faceted approach to reducing the sediment and
nutrients from upstream tributaries, with emphasis on the Minnesota
River.
Currently, the annual average load is about 1 million mt/year-equivalent to a cubic city
block of sediment. A first objective is to reduce this loading by 50% to achieve
transparency goals supportive of submersed aquatic vegetation targets. This will also
reduce the rate of lake in-filling by one-half, as measured by centimeters (upper and
whole lake) or tonnes (a metric ton or (1000 kg.)
II. To restore and preserve conditions in Upper Pool 4 and the head of Lake
Pepin
III. To ensure the institutional arrangements for protecting the lake into the
future.
Strategies for Action
Increase public awareness of water quality goals and best land management practices in order to influence the Lake Pepin TMDL to include performance standards for drainage management and design, plus farmland best management practices.
Advocate state and county governments to implement existing Minnesota rules and county ordinances requiring stream buffers in agricultural areas.
Coordinate an evaluation with counties and cities bordering Lake Pepin as to their compliance with state rules and statutes. Show we are doing our part locally to meet TMDL requirements.
Advocate agencies to implement projects previously identified by the public and agencies to restore aquatic vegetation, depth, protect shorelines, reduce wing fetch and wave action and manage sediments within the floodplain.
Develop partnerships, possibly University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin to conduct an economic analysis for Lake Pepin showing what the value of clean water for
recreation, tourism, and co-system services.
Hold Town Hall meetings in nine communities around Lake Pepin in July and August.
Send out monthly informative newsletters to the public.
Coordinate an initiative with government and citizens groups to develop a Lake Pepin
Management Plan.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to slowing and reversing the current trend of sediment and nutrient flow to Lake Pepin. We bring a professional approach for public involvement in present and future watershed restoration activities that elevate the importance of implementation of the recommendations and "best practices" that science and reason dictate. Leading with the tools of education and information we will protect the natural heritage of Lake Pepin.
Goals
I. To promote a multi-faceted approach to reducing the sediment and
nutrients from upstream tributaries, with emphasis on the Minnesota
River.
Currently, the annual average load is about 1 million mt/year-equivalent to a cubic city
block of sediment. A first objective is to reduce this loading by 50% to achieve
transparency goals supportive of submersed aquatic vegetation targets. This will also
reduce the rate of lake in-filling by one-half, as measured by centimeters (upper and
whole lake) or tonnes (a metric ton or (1000 kg.)
II. To restore and preserve conditions in Upper Pool 4 and the head of Lake
Pepin
III. To ensure the institutional arrangements for protecting the lake into the
future.
Strategies for Action
Increase public awareness of water quality goals and best land management practices in order to influence the Lake Pepin TMDL to include performance standards for drainage management and design, plus farmland best management practices.
Advocate state and county governments to implement existing Minnesota rules and county ordinances requiring stream buffers in agricultural areas.
Coordinate an evaluation with counties and cities bordering Lake Pepin as to their compliance with state rules and statutes. Show we are doing our part locally to meet TMDL requirements.
Advocate agencies to implement projects previously identified by the public and agencies to restore aquatic vegetation, depth, protect shorelines, reduce wing fetch and wave action and manage sediments within the floodplain.
Develop partnerships, possibly University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin to conduct an economic analysis for Lake Pepin showing what the value of clean water for
recreation, tourism, and co-system services.
Hold Town Hall meetings in nine communities around Lake Pepin in July and August.
Send out monthly informative newsletters to the public.
Coordinate an initiative with government and citizens groups to develop a Lake Pepin
Management Plan.
CALENDAR
The Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance urges citizens to learn about the Mississippi Makeover project - the first locally led comprehensive plan for restoring the river south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Open House:
Thursday, January 28th
3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hastings High School
200 General Sieben Drive.
The LPLA and MPCA will be co-sponsoring an Open House on the proposed TSS standard on:
Tuesday, February 23rd
2 to 7 pm
The St. James Hotel
Red Wing
Moving Ahead: LPLA News
Click here to download a copy of our most recent newsletter.
The Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance urges citizens to learn about the Mississippi Makeover project - the first locally led comprehensive plan for restoring the river south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Open House:
Thursday, January 28th
3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Hastings High School
200 General Sieben Drive.
The LPLA and MPCA will be co-sponsoring an Open House on the proposed TSS standard on:
Tuesday, February 23rd
2 to 7 pm
The St. James Hotel
Red Wing
Moving Ahead: LPLA News
Click here to download a copy of our most recent newsletter.
If you would like to be on our e-mailing list for updates about the work of the Alliance and upcoming events in the area, send us your email address: preserveandrestore@lakepepinlegacyalliance.org
LPLA held Town Hall meetings in Wacouta, Stockholm, Maiden Rock, Pepin and Frontenac in 2009.
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