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