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BWSR Meeting Minutes June 27, 2001 Page Four *~ 01-43 Agency Reports Mark Dittrich, Department of Agriculture, reported that Farm Fest will be held July 7-9. MDA is going through an organization evaluation process. Mark stated that rock inlet demonstrations will be held over the next. few years. Art Persons, Department of Health, reported that Il~DA's Environmental Health Division on Drinking Water and Wellhead Protection continue with the ongoing workload of surface and subsurface water assessments. Art reported that 28 organizations have been contacted requesting their assistance in establishing an ad hoc work group to look at how these assessments can get done, are separate plans needed, and making the public aware of the existing problems. Wayne Edgerton, Department of Natural Resources, reported that antlerless deer permits will be increased by 52,000 permits this fall. Wayne reported that DNR now has a program far cast-sharing and technical assistance to alleviate the geese population problems, possibly a permit to kill geese. Wayne asked that you contact your area wildlife manager to work through this process. Wayne stated that DNR concerns regarding the conservation provisions to the federal Farm Bill appropriations have been provided to Ron Harnack and Doug Thomas. Wayne looks forward to working with various agencies on a state policy position on the provisions of the state Farm Bill. Wayne reported that a CREP video is being developed to provide information on CREP. The video will be completed on Friday. Wayne will bring a copy to the next board meeting.. Jim Anderson, Minnesota Extension Service, reported that H.H. Cheng has had discussions with NRCS, MDA, and BWSR regarding comments he will make at a Farm Bill conference tomorrow, where he will deliver Minnesota's message on the Farm Bill. Jim reported that there is a wetlands manual in the works under the direction of Greg Larson and John Jaschke, as well as the U of M, and NRGS. The wetlands manual will be distributed this fall. Consent Agenda Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Management Plan -General Amendment -Jack Frost reported that the metro subcommittee met on June 21, and recommends approval of the amendments, which are consistent with their plan. Moved by Jack Frost, seconded by Dwain Otte, to accept the metro subcommittee recommendation to approve the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District Management Plan, general amendment. Motion passed on a voice vote.