One of the features the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District required for the new Highway 55 bridge over Minnehaha Creek was a critter crossing. My idea was to prevent road kill and enhance the Creek's use as a wildlife corridor. From my perch overlooking the Lagoon at Minnehaha Parkway, just upstream of highway 55, I declare it a success so far. I have had mink, opossum, and wild turkey in my yard and seen beaver swimming in the Lagoon.
The MCWD has since incorporated into our rules a requirement for critter crossings on all new or replacement bridges. Over the course of time, we should be able to gradually make changes to improve the creek corridor for animals. I hate seeing squished carcasses on the roads. Pam Blixt Nokomis East _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
