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objectives, measure results, and serve as a valuable tool in documenting the success of the GLWMO's implementation plan." c. Revise each program description so that it is formatted as follows: Monitoring Program Purpose: Provide a scientific basis for identifying and evaluating water quality and quantity issues and implementing informed water resource management solutions. Justification: The GLWMO is charged with protecting groundwater and surface water quality and contributing to the correction of flooding issues within the Watershed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103B.201 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410.003 that established the Joint Powers Agreement among the GLWMO's member organizations. In addition, Minnesota Rules Chapter 7050 requires that all waterbodies comply with water quality standards. Section 303(d) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) requires states to develop total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for waters with impaired uses. A number of waterbodies within the GLWMO's boundaries are listed on the Environmental Protection Agency's 303(d) list of impaired waters. Water quality monitoring provides scientific data to ascertain where and how stormwater management practices can be implemented to effectively achieve TMDLs. Objectives: • Monitor water quality within the watershed • Maintain record of baseline information to assess water quality • Track water resource quality against water quality standards • Measure performance towards meeting Total Maximum Daily Loads • Conduct aquatic vegetation surveys • Collect water level data within the watershed o Use information to calibrate water quality (or other) model(s) • Monitor stormwater runoff to better characterize pollutant loads in the watershed • Conduct sediment core samples to better assess the contribution of internal phosphorous loads from waterbodies in the drainage area to Lake Owasso • Monitor performance of stormwater management practices • Maintain partnerships with Ramsey County and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources both of which conduct annual monitoring efforts in the GLWMO • Maintain clearing house for GLWMO monitoring data • Make monitoring data available (an understandable) to a broad audience • Develop annual monitoring report Program Specifics: While the GLWMO conducts most of these monitoring activities on its own, it does rely on Ramsey County to collect water quality data and water level data on some of its water resources (specifically Lake Owasso, Lake Wabasso, Snail Lake, Bennett Lake, and Grass Lake). The GLWMO also relies on other agencies databases for the collection of additional monitoring data (e.g. STORET). Audience /Partnerships: Watershed Districts, Watershed Management Organizations, Ramsey County, governmental units, nonprofit organizations, community, lake associations and neighborhood organizations. Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. 651 Hale Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128 p: 651.770.8448 is 551.770.2552 www.eorinc.com