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Spring -Summer 1 5 TALK Continued from page 8... lnnetote WetYands Plan: Pro/ect snd OvsrvJsw The next phase of the state's wetland conservation planning effort will irrvolve deeper analysis of the issues identified in the briefing report, development of goals and strategies for addressing those issues, and action plaru~ing for implementation and use of the plan. It will be completed by mid-1997. A state wetlands plan is likely to include several elements, including such possibilities as: (1) Comprehensive, statewide wetlands goals and. policies that coordinate the efforts of all state and federal agencies (currently 6) with regulatory and programmatic responsibilities for wetlands in Minnesota; Implementation of a state wetlands plan will (2) Regionalized goals and strategies for have to be shared by several federal and state mitigation, restoration, etc., based on agencies and hundreds of local governments. appropriate ecological. geographic, and economic distinctions; {3) Model local wetlands plan or ordinance providing assistance for local adaptation and implementation of statewide grid regionalized. wetlands goals, policies, and strategies; (4) Operational action plans for participating or affected agencies; (5) Monitoring and evaluation process for wetlands plan implementation; and (6) Education modules for plan implementation, such as user training and public education strategies. Therefore, implementation of the plan would be greatly enhanced by a dual track development process that coordinates strategic planning (development of goals and strategies) with operational plaruZing, (a detailed implementation blueprint). The operational planning component will specify how the _ wetlands plan will be used., how it wlll be "evaluated over time. and how it will continue to be developed or adapted for changing knowledge and circumstances. It may also involve specific tests and demonstrations of the action items identified in the conservation plan. tailored to _ the appropriate circumstances. By following this dual track process, the final wetlands plan will be more refined, will have a record of implementation and success,' acid should ultimately result in more effective management of wetland resources within Minnesota's " tnvirorunent and economy. FOR MORE WFIDRMATION, CONfACT~ Elizabeth Carlson, Project Coordinator Doug Norris, Grant Administrator Phone {612) 297-4890 ; Fax (612) 296-1811 Phone (612) 296-0779; Fax (612) 296-1811 DNR Ecological Services 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155-4025