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City of Lino Lakes SWMP | February 8, 2013 Draft | 65 Policy 4.10.1C: Imp lement and refine a training program to prevent or reduce pollutant runoff resulting from City operations. Policy 4.10.1D: Prepare an annual report in accordance with the NPDES MS4 permit and share results with the public, City Council and Boards. Policy 4.10.1E: Conduct monitoring to evaluate the effectiveness of the City’s stormwater management actions on the quality of water resources. 4.11. Public Participation, Information & Education Issues City residents, businesses and property owners need to have a clear understanding of basic stormwater management, water quality, and natural resource protection concepts, policies and regulations to support and implement stormwater management and natural resource protection efforts. Goals & Policies Goal 4.11.1: Inform and educate the public concerning urban stormwater management and the problems pollutants cause if allowed to enter into our water resources. Policy 4.11.1A: Identify and alert residents of potential ecological challenges and threats that can affec t Lino Lakes and the property of residents. Policy 4.11.1B: Plan and initiate cooperative efforts with the state and other local government entities in programs that provide information to the public on how to effectively address and manage ecological and water quality threats. Policy 4.11.1C: Proactively educate the community and its residents of all ages about the specific actions they can or may be asked to take in addressing ecological and water quality threats. Goal 4.11.2: Offer programs, educatio nal opportunities and information that facilitate an understanding of water resource issues in the City of Lino lakes. Policy 4.11.2A: Continue to encourage and support programs that measure the effectiveness of Best Management Practices. Policy 4.11.2B: Actively develop and implement a community education program relating to preserving and improving water quality consistent with the City’s MS4 permit requirements and/or coordinate with regional education efforts. Policy 4.11.2C: Share infrastructure i nformation developed through the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program for City -owned facilities to educate the public about how water resources are managed, the programs and policies and projects of the City, and to encourage public involvem ent. Policy 4.11.2D: Utilize and engage citizens to promote sustainable stewardship of lakes. Policy 4.11.2E: Continue to support and participate in the Rice Creek Watershed District’s Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP)