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BWSR Meeting ldlinutes August 25, 1998 Page Three Wetlands Committee -Darrell Bruggman reported that the wetlands committee met on August 20, the minutes from the meeting were distributed. Agency Reports Jim Anderson, Minnesota Extension Service (11~S), reported that MES has been involved with BWSR and iVIDA regarding a budget initiative for research and education for the drainage issue. Jim reported that by the end of September alI three BWSR/MES education positions will be in place. The New Ulm position will be filled on September 17. MES has made an offer for an extension educator at the West Central experiment station in Moms. Jim stated. that Minnesota has now built education capacity in soil and water conservation issues in Minnesota. itiiark Dittrich, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), reported that MDA is working on an LCMR project "Reinventing the Ag Preservation Program." MDA has four LCMR projects. The Feedlot Manure Management Committee is meeting next month. Mark reported that MDA is involved in a biological control study, they are involved in pesticide issues such as grasshoppers and gypsy moth, and MDA is working with composting of pigs. MDA is working with BWSR on RIM. Kelli Johnson, Minnesota Department of Health (tiIDH), reported that MDH is addressing the food borne outbreaks statewide. IvII~H is working on the environmental budget preparation. Kely reported that public facilities authority has issued the first check. for wells. Rod Massey, Pollution Control Agency (PCA), reported that the physical reorganization of PCA has taken place. Rod now has a counterpart in the north, Roger Bork, who may attend BWSR meetings on Rod's behalf. Rod reported that PCA is considering adding a co-location facility in Willmar. Rod Sando, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), reported that DNR's "Natural Resources Issues Day" will be held this evening at the Kelly Inn in St. Paul; he invited board members to attend.. Rod stated that DNR received press regarding meeting facilities. DNR would like to see more focus on better management of Minnesota lakes. DNR chief of fisheries, Jack Skrypek, will be retiring as chief, and reassigned on lake issues. Rod reported that the Minnesota Outdoors Heritage Alliance has polled citizens, DNR has received positive response. Rod met with Dennis Anderson, reporter, and discussed the Minnesota River, Rod asked for BWSR and PCA assistance in summarizing a report and circulate this report to the press stating the positive aspects and accomplishments that have been made to the lrlinnesota River. Rod reported on the trout kill in West Indian Creek in Wabasha County, significant resource loss, need to focus. Wolf round table continues to meet, their next meeting is this week in Duluth. GEIS citizens advisory committee has five meetings scheduled before the lath of September, EQB will revie~,v the scoping document on September 30.