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Environmental Policy Board 2008 Work Plan <br />As outlined in City Code, the primary objective of the Environmental Policy Board is to <br />review, consider; initiate and recommend to the City Council such policies,. plans or <br />projects which will enhance and preserve the natural environment of the City. The <br />Board's scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, matters of the preservation <br />of the community forest, water quality, wetland preservation, ground water protection, <br />ecological preservation, control of soil erosion and air, noise and light pollution. <br />The Environmental Policy Board hopes to broaden its focus to include developing <br />programs that support policies the City has enacted. In 2008; this would include: <br />• Work with Staff to research and advise Council on appropriate action regarding <br />an open space referendum. <br />- Identify possible .grant opportunities and other. funding sources to initiate <br />and/or facilitate environmental initiatives. <br />- Research the potential and/or feasibility of a greenway banking system. <br />- Work with City Staff and Council to address protection and connection of <br />greenway spaces as outlined in the 2007-08 5-year Goals and Strategic Focus <br />Areas. <br />• Encourage citizen awareness and education, on environmental stewardship <br />through such channels as the Environmental Expo, an environmental speaker <br />series, and the MN Master Naturalist program. <br />• Address other. environmental issues, such as managing the organic waste stream <br />and/or water supply options, as identified and assigned by City Council. <br />-131- <br />