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Just Follow the Law

With a vote during the June 9th regular Shorewood City Council meeting, council members appear prepared to ignore the clear and unambiguous laws that are in force for municipal water installation.

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Step 1 Creating a Vision for City Water Funding & Expansion

Per Shorewood city staff, “Shorewood’s Water Enterprise Fund is projected to run a negative balance by 2026, reaching an approximate $4.5M deficit by 2035 if current policies remain unchanged.”

On June 9, the Shorewood City Council discussed options for funding and expanding municipal water.

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Bees Are Safe-Invasive Species, Not So Much

In a progressive leap forward, the city of Shorewood is developing a vegetation management plan.

The extensive document will focus on invasive species, “including management of buckthorn, field and park turf, emerald ash borer (EAB), park and ROW trees, invasive species, and more.”

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Rabbit Rabbit, Oh no!

Admit it. Rabbits are overtaking the neighborhoods. Cute? Yes. Destructive? Oh yes! Rabbits are here in unprecedented hordes.

In spite of their “cuteness,” wild rabbits can pose problems, some serious, for humans and pets, primarily through the transmission of diseases and parasites.

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A New Invader in Town: Wild Parsnips

The MnDNR says “Invasive species are species that are not native to Minnesota and cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.”

Wild parsnips are one of the latest “invasives” to show up in the region.

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