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• LRRWMO Meeting Minutes May 15, 1997 Page 3 Placed on June 19,1997, agenda. Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA -Request for Partici ap tion Jankowski read the letter from MCEA inviting the LRRWMO to be a partner in the Watershed Resources Youth Stewardship Project. He explained they are requesting assistance to help them obtain a grant from the Met Council. He noted projects may include water level monitoring, stenciling storm sewer outlets, etc. Jankowski asked if members would like to participate in this program to better identify the water quality of the LRRWMO basin. He noted this activity will also qualify towards the educational requirement of the LRRWMO. Schultz questioned how this data will assist the LRRWMO and how it will be verified for accuracy. Jankowski noted the Plan update identifies a number of deficiencies, such as the need for more water quality data. Ferguson pointed out this program is for students in grades 4-8. Schultz explained the community service activity required by high school students as part of their • graduation and suggested that may be a better option, if supervision is provided to those students. He questioned whether the LRRWMO should consider a financial contribution towards a School District project. Jankowski agreed that since this program is for younger students, it may not be appropriate for water quality monitoring. However, it maybe appropriate to fulfill the educational requirement. Ferguson stated a company is spearheading this effort and before he would consider support, he would like to talk with other watersheds that have participated in such a program to get their input. s Weaver stated from a policy standpoint, any entity that wants a financial contribution should be carefully researched and he would appreciate the opportunity for further review. He noted the School District #11 community education has a $1~;866'budget. i2 ~t~llaaw Jankowski stated if legitimate, he is supportive of the concept since it fits into what the LRRWMO should be doing with public involvement and education. However, he agreed with the need to conduct more investigation into this request. Ferguson and Schultz indicated they may feel more comfortable in dealing duectly with a local school group. Consensus reached to table this request to the June 19,1997, meeting to allow time for further research and to direct the Administrative Secretary to send MCEA and participating watersheds a letter requesting more information.