ENTER AGENDA SECTION HERE- Rebecca Haug, Water Resources Manger
Title
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE 2020 GOALS
Background
2020 Goals
o Continue to focus on plans for development of the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary [BWS].
o Building/Shelter
o Purchase & Installation of Entrance Sign
o Trails
o Interpretive Signage/Sponsors
o Expand programming
o Partnership with schools
o Continue to utilize the Open Space Management Plan for guidance and setting priorities.
o Continue to explore ideas for enhancing public awareness & use of our open spaces & trails.
o Partner with local businesses
o Open Space Tour and Community Dialogue
o Continue Pioneer Park Wetland Bank process
o Sell credits in Site 7
o Work with Anoka Conservation District or other to collect seeds to be replanted in open spaces
o Community Outreach Program
• Website
• Monthly journal about activities, plants, wildlife, ecology and nature
• Workday notices
o Prescribed burn, tree removals, cancellations of programs, etc.
• Library Programs
o GGH working with library on story walks
o quarterly speakers on various natural resource topics
• Video series
o Focus on management of open spaces, best practices, plants and plant ID, prescribed burns and sight tours
• Tours, walks and general outreach
o Establish a Bluebird Trail
o Plant trees/shrubs in a public area
o Adopt a Park Program
• Earth Day Events
• American Wetlands Month promotion - May
• World Fest booth
Recommendation
By motion, recommendation to approve 2020 goals.