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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2008 Mr. Zwonitzer contacted Mr. Asleson regarding opportunities for free education workshops for residents. He stated the Rain Garden Conservation Workshops is roughly 4 hours long. The first part of the presentation is indoor and second part is an outdoor hands on of what was learned indoor. Second is Water -Smart Landscaping Workshop. This workshop looks at ways residents can change the way they think of landscaping by focusing on finding ways people can reduce lawns with other ideas and to teach people how to reduce water use. This is a two hour workshop done on a weeknight roughly 6:30 -8:30. Third is the Shoreland Living Workshop: This workshop is geared toward people who live on lakes. They will learn how to promote water quality in their water buffer, management erosion problems and ways of reducing erosion issues. This is roughly a two hour workshop. Fourth is the Landscaping for Wildlife Workshop: This workshop helps promote wildlife and continue habitat growth. It is geared towards birds, butterflies, etc., not deer and buffalo. As well as food, water and shelter. This is roughly a two hour workshop. Ms. Hartley questioned if the workshops were part of a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Zwonitzer stated yes, except the first workshop which is the Rain Garden's Workshop. Mr. Zwonitzer stated they want to have people come in the door curious and leave going home wanting to implement the process. He stated cost share is available. Mr. Asleson will work with Mr. Zwonitzer to set up dates for the workshops. The workshops will be advertised in the upcoming City of Lino Lakes Newsletter, website, Blue Thumb website and local newspapers. Ms. Hartley questioned if materials are brought to create a rain garden. Mr. Zwonitzer stated yes. Mr. Hartley stated this is really a great service to the community. B. 2009 Goals Board members approved the 2009 Environmental Board Goals as follows: • Promote environmental stewardship with the citizens of Lino Lakes by communicating environmental initiatives in the city using various means of communication such as: 2 DRAFT MINUTES • • •