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Adopt -A -Drain The City has also been working on expanding its Adopt -A -Drain program, which is part of a wider statewide initiative started by Hamline University and the City of St. Paul. This program encourages residents to commit to adopting a stormdrain in their neighborhood, and keep the drain clear by sweeping up debris, salt, trash, and yard waste. The water that flows in the drains goes directly into water bodies within the City, and it is important to keep these drains clear so they do not carry these harmful pollutants into these waters. The City now has a webpage about the program (http://cityofroseville.com/3499/Adopt-A-Drain-Program), and is in the process of ordering signs for residents who sign up. Environmentally Friendly Purchasing Policy (EPPP) Since June, the City has been researching its current products and supplies it routinely purchases to see if they meet the standards set by the EPPP. This process is ongoing, and aims to look at a variety of departments within the City. Biz Recycling Roseville plans on doing a mailing to all businesses within the City to encourage participation in Ramsey & Washington Counties' Biz Recycling program. This program is aimed at businesses and multi- unit housing developments to help with their recycling and compost procedures, giving them insights and potential grant money to improve their recycling efforts. Roseville will be promoting this program through a direct mailing. Best Management Practices (BMP) Inspections During the remainder of August, the Engineering Intern, Natalie Townsend, will be going out within the City to inspect BMPs. These inspections will help the City continue its ongoing efforts of managing the storm drains, and highlight any necessary repairs or updates to these BMPs to ensure they are working up to their full potential. City Compost Collection Feasibility Since June, an initial feasibility report has been made determining how City and park buildings could set up compost collection, mainly to capture food scraps and paper products from going to the landfill. Additionally, documents related to running sustainable meetings and events have been created. Summary Roseville has had a busy summer with its sustainability efforts. Looking ahead, the City is excited to get started in the PIE program, and welcome its GreenCorps member to the team in the next month.