RESOLUTION of the of the Minneapolis Park Board

Whereas: Camp Coldwater Springs is an historical asset, the birthplace of Minnesota;

Whereas: Camp Coldwater Springs is a site sacred to many Native Americans;

Whereas: Camp Coldwater Springs is a bellwether of the health of the area's underground water;

Whereas: The recent 30% drop in flow to Camp Coldwater Springs may be a direct result of construction at the Interchange of Hwys 55 and 62;

Whereas: The underground water in the Hiawatha Corridor is a vital link for our Chain of Lakes;

Whereas: Our Lakes, such as Nokomis and Hiawatha, may be damaged by actions of MnDOT to build an interchange at Hwys 55 and 62;

Whereas: The Minnehaha Park area may lose a vital asset for walkers and runners;

Whereas: The function of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is to protect the environmental resources of the City of Minneapolis and the Metropolitan area;

Therefore, Be it resolved that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board support Senator Julie Sabo in her efforts to save Camp Coldwater Springs and protect our Minnehaha Watershed area;

And Be it Further Resolved: We oppose any legislation to delete the protection for Camp Coldwater Springs from the Minnesota Highway Authorization Bill.