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recommended actions Goal 7 IMPLEMENT THE WATERSHED NATURAL RESOURCES PLAN PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS ❑ The Watershed Natural Resources Board should work with cit- ies, the Minnesota DNR, the Watershed District, Willow Lake Preserve staff and Local school districts to link K -12 environ- mental education programs and community education programs to the watershed and its resources; and involve students in water- shed monitoring, field work, research and restoration activities. NATURAL RESOURCES ELEMENTS IN CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLANS ❑ The Natural Resources Board should work with cities in the wa- tershed, the Watershed District and resource agencies to consider the need for Natural Resources elements in city comprehensive plans, and to assist cities in the development of the elements and integration of natural resources components in comprehensive planning activities. WATERSHED NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD ❑ The Phalen Watershed Project Steering Committee should estab- lish an ongoing Watershed Natural Resources Board to ensure implementation of the Watershed Plan. The Board should be provided support staff and resources to successfully carry out its mission. The Board should work with local governments, businesses, pri- vate corporations and organizations, citizens, and natural resources agencies to identify and consider natural resources issues in the watershed and recommend actions or solutions. They should ini- tiate and fund demonstration projects, coordinate information and education for citizens and local officials on natural resources in the watershed, and provide other advise and assistance as needed to meet the natural resources goals identified in the Watershed Plan. 33 PHALEN CHAIN OF LAKES WATERSHED PROIECT Page 56