Findings of fact. Uncontrolled use of the shoreland-wetland and the
pollution of the navigable waters of the City of Marion would adversely
affect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare
and impair the tax base. The Legislature of Wisconsin has delegated
responsibility to all municipalities to further the maintenance of
safe and healthful conditions; prevent and control water pollution;
protect spawning grounds, fish and aquatic life; control building
sites, placement of structures and land uses; and preserve shore cover
and natural beauty.
Prevent and control water pollution by filtering or storage of sediments,
nutrients, heavy metals or organic compounds that would otherwise
drain into navigable waters and to maintain stormwater and floodwater
capacity;
Preserve shore cover and natural beauty by restricting the removal
of natural shoreland cover and controlling shoreland-wetland excavation,
filling and other earthmoving activities; and