Why: The City has previously identified the South West Ponding Basin as a site where habitat restoration would be beneficial for wildlife.
Who: The City has partnered with Friends of the Mississippi River to develop and implement a habitat restoration and enhancement project.
What: Convert mowed weedy turf to native species, establish native plants in the pond buffer, and remove woody invasive species within the pond buffer.
Where:This map shows the project boundaries. The property lines are identified in purple and the project boundaries in yellow. The project limits will maintain a buffer between this habitat and private properties.
When: The project will span from 2022 through 2025.
