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In Memory ...CYNTHIA KRIEG ., ~ - - '~-~' Cynthia Krieg, watershed district friend and advisor, died suddenly on January 15, 2000. Cynthia worked actively for several metro watershed districts as owner of Krieg Communications and was instrumental in orga- nizing the 1999 MAWD Summer Tour. She was also the director of the MAWD LCMR/1VIcKnight Study video. Most recently, Cynthia assisted with the photography at the 1999 MAWD Annual Meeting and her work adorns this issue. Our deepest sympathies to Woody Love, Cynthia's fiancee, her children Sarah and Bill Lawrence, Woody's children and her family. Memorials preferred to the Sierra Club, 85 Second Street, Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, or Minnesota Land Trust, 2356 University Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55114. e~i a oast (sung by Charlie Maguire at the 1999 MAWD Annual Meeting) QtC l~ ~ By Charlie Maguire Chorus: We keep a watch on the land of our fathers Like sisters and brothers we stand For the soil and the water May it keep us forever As we work together, in a watch on the land T/erses: Watch on the land for the fields, growing and green Harvest in fall, planted in spring For tables of plenty, to the farmer we sing "Give us a hand, in a watch on the land" (chorus) Watch on the land for the water, bright and clean The creek the river, the lazy old stream For all of god's creatures, and our place in the dream Give us a hand in a watch on the land (chorus) Copyright 1984, Chinook Music All Rights Reserved Written 11/5/84 I.®ca star ann~n~ by Ginny Imholte, BWSR Boazd Member, Manager, Pelican River Watershed District The Board of Water and Soil Re- sources oversees the process of Local Water Planning by each county of Minnesota. Nearly twenty-two counties will update the local water plans during years 2000 - 2001. Committees worked through the fall of 1999 to review and establish the following criteria for this next generation of plans: * The best water plans are those which include strong discuss and participa- tion by citizens and agencies. * An executive summary of the update should outline the progress made toward the goals, strategies and actions laid out in the county's previous plan(s) and the communication of this progress to local citizens, groups, and govern- ment. * The update needs to address issues on the basis of geographic watersheds The plan should reflect current and future trends within the county, such as population shifts, land ownership and area economics in order to consider the impacts theses variables may have on water resources. * Past data needs to be evaluated to determine if it is the most appropriate tool to use when establishing priorities. * Source water protection will be a required element in addition to storm water management and flood damage reduction. BWSR recognizes the many ongoing planning efforts through the state. Time extensions will be available to coordi- nate and incorporate these various planning efforts, lessening staff time expended. The goal is to allow local units of government and agencies to focus on implementation. The past Local Water Plans have brought forth several innovative ideas that could be beneficial throughout the state. A method to share these high- lights is being developed to share these projects and activities. 'Thank you for all the time each of you devote to managing the water resources of the State of Minnesota.