Chapter 3. Issues and Opportunities

Minnetonka has addressed natural resources issues for decades through land preservation, natural area restoration, and protection ordinances and policies. The city has also created a Natural Resources Division with staff fully dedicated to natural resources management. However there are continued stressors that impact our resources now and in the future. Addressing these stressors helps mitigate impacts to habitat and the community forest. Below is a summary of issues and opportunities related to natural resources throughout the city. A complete draft of Chapter 3 can be found in the Draft Document Library on the main page.