Water protection
Shoreview has a variety of lakes, waterways, and storm ponds. These provide the community with plenty recreational and environmental benefits. Protecting these areas is important. Shoreview does this by:
- Street sweeping to prevent leaves and road salt from entering storm drains
- Performing regular stormwater pond maintenance
- Reducing the amount of road salt used by pre-treating roads before storms
Residents can also help protect Shoreview's water resources by:
- Reporting any suspicious dumping or spills
- Letting neighbors know that anything on the ground can wash into the city's lakes and waterways
- Checking with the city or watershed district before starting any projects
Land disturbing projects
New construction and landscaping projects disturb the land. This places the area at risk for soil and sediment erosion. Proper erosion control helps keep our lakes and storm sewer systems clean.
For properties next to a water resource (lake, wetland, pond), specialized stormwater feature, bluff/shore impact zone, or steep slope, a city permit is required when:
- More than 500 square feet of area is being disturbed
- More than 5 cubic yards of soil is being excavated
For properties not next to a water resource, or area listed above, a city permit is required when:
- More than 2,000 square feet of area is being disturbed
- More than 20 cubic yards of soil is being excavated
For land disturbing projects smaller than this, erosion control is still required. For more information on permits and erosion control requirements, please see the link below.
Land disturbance permit application
Additional resources
Watershed Districts
Shoreview is divided into two watershed districts. Watershed districts are local units of government. They work in communities to help solve and prevent water-related issues. They also offer free educational resources and technical help.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Shoreview maintains a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The plan outlines how Shoreview will maintain and improve water quality. Progress reports are submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency annually. A copy of the most recent plan is available below.
Surface Water Management Plan
Shoreview also has a Surface Water Management Plan. This plan guides future water quality improvement efforts in the city. A copy of the current plan is available below.
Adopt-a-Drain program
Residents are encouraged to help keep Shoreview's waters clean by volunteering to clean out their closest storm drain a few times a year.