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BWSR Meeting Minutes August 23, 2001 Page Five FY02 Non-Point Engineering Assistance (NPEA) Grant -Wayne Zellmer presented background information and the proposed FY02 NPEA base grants and recommends *~ approval. Moved by Dwain Otte, seconded by Char Kahfer, to approve the o7-s~ recommended FY02 Non-Point Engineering Assistance Grants. Discussion followed. Motion passed on a voice vote. 2002 Farm Bill Conservation Provisions -Doug Thomas acknowledged Karen,Harder, Vic Ormsby, Wayne Edgerton, Sharon Clark, Lee Coe, Char Kahler, Joe Bagnoii, Doug has spreadsheet, if interested in a copy, contact Mary Jo Anderson. Doug presented the draft BWSR position statement on conservation provisions to the 2002 Farm Bill. Doug asked for board members to review this document and share their thoughts and ideas with him. He stated that the Governor's office is in support of this effort. Karst Pilot Project should be included in this draft as well. Doug appreciated the participation in this effort. Congressman Gutnecht will carry this back to Washington. Discussion followed. Doug will incorporate today's comments into this document and bring it before the Board again in September. Wayne Edgerton thanked Chair Coe and Doug for his initiation on the Farm Bill. Chair Coe appreciated Doug's efforts. NEW BUSINESS Soil and Water Conservation District Role in Private Forest Management -Ron Shelito presented a white paper which emphasized the SWCDs role in private forest management. A group of 20 participations put this white paper together; a need does exist for forestry technical assistance staff. Ron clarified that this is an informational item, he encouraged board members to review the white paper and asks for support to meet this need for forest management. Chair Coe stated that BWSR needs to partner with DNR to work with SWCDs on forestry issues. Discussion followed. Wayne Edgerton stated that DNR's is aware of the need, however, DNR is also mandated by law they are the lead agency in the state for forestry, and this effort is closely coordinated. Ron Shelito stated that this need comes from SWCDs and they are willing to work with DNR on this effort. Chair Coe stated that team work can make it happen. Chair Coe thanked Ron for his efforts. Advisory Comments Sandy Hooker, Minnesota Association of Townships (MAT), thanked BWSR for the invitation to the tour in Aitkin County, and to be a part of BWSR efforts. She saw the diversity of the state in driving up here today. Upcoming Meetings • Governor's CREP Tour and Radio Show, September 6-7, New Ulm. Contact Mary Jo Anderson if you plan to attend.