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Policy 5. Deter development using water sources which would need to be upgraded to meet the urban standards of a municipality upon annexation. Policy 6. Encourage development using ground water resources in the most efficient ways with the greatest long term benefits to the county's citizens and long-range water conservation. Objective B. Protect the natural vegetation along rivers for its ability to help stabilize river banks. Policy 1. Create a conservation easement protecting the natural and important vegetation along the rivers. Policy 2. Work with the proper agencies to help educate the public about the benefits of certain vegetation along rivers. Policy 3. Create guidelines to help riverfront owners identify the important vegetation. Objective C. Protect the county's wetlands. Policy 1. Identify the county's wetland areas and use this information during the planning process. Policy 2. Require new development to comply with all local, county, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidelines, and ordinances relating to wetlands. Objective D. Protect the county's surface water resources. Policy 1. Require new development to prevent any harm, damage, or other adverse impact on the county's lakes, rivers, or streams. Policy 2. Deter developments transferring sedimentation and pollution in the county's surface water systems. Policy 3. Require new developments to meet the standards established by the EP A for storm water pollution protection Objective E. Prevent the introduction of sewage and other harmful agents into the county. Policy 1. Encourage the use of centralized sewage systems. Policy 2. Continue working with Fargo Cass Public Health to review, design, and inspect new developments sewage systems. Policy 3. Encourage sewage systems meeting the needs for the scope and type of development. 192