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comparison with MPCA standards, with Lake Bennett the only impaired lake based on State <br />standards; inclusion of Barr's 2007/08 study; impacts of draughts; and the Ramsey County <br />Public Works Department as the source of much of the data. <br />Further discussion included reviewing and possibly including broader mean data for a longer <br />period of time (e.g. 1985 or 1990) for comparison; the need to make the graphs understandable <br />for the general public rather than scientists, as suggested by Terry Noonan; and including State <br />standards for a reference point. <br />Mr. Petersen noted that individual Board members were involved in numerous community <br />projects related to storm water management and water quality issues that could be included in <br />annual reports in the future, such as Shoreview Green Communities and cost -share projects for <br />rain gardens that would enhance the Boards Education and Outreach components. <br />It was the consensus of the Board that individual members should provide to Chair Ferrington, <br />within the next two (2) weeks, some of their Education/Outreach activities that the Chair would <br />review for posting on the GLWOM website to make the public aware of the work of the Board. <br />Chair Ferrington suggested several Strategic Planning Workshops would be useful in the future <br />to compile various activities and to provide background and context for the new Board members. <br />NEW BUSINESS: <br />Internship Opportunities with ESPM Students (U of MN) <br />Chair Ferrington briefly advised Board members of his work with Environmental Policy and <br />Management students at the University, and potential availability to the GLWMO of paid and /or <br />volunteer internship positions for specific projects. Internships are a requirement of students <br />majoring in those fields. Chair Ferrington suggested that individual Members think about <br />opportunities and initiatives that would benefit the efforts of the Board. A brief example of an <br />internship description could be drafted by Chair Ferrington for review by the Board members. <br />The description needs to define tangible outcomes for a volunteer internship. <br />Discussion included timing for beginning an internship (April of 2011), with descriptive <br />documents needed by October of 2010, to allow interns to make application to the GLWMO; <br />Chair Ferrington agreed to send Board members examples of the educational requirements; skills <br />of students; and the potential for several internships based on individual member initiatives. <br />Chair Ferrington was asked to provide additional information and templates to individual <br />members via e -mail. <br />Specific interest for possible internships included in environmental education/outreach for <br />citizens; and monitoring and assessment of storm sewers for total suspended solids. <br />Adjourn <br />Chair Ferrington adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:50 p.m. <br />16 <br />