Information Item: 2016 Environmental Services Intern Program

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1 Information Item: 2016 Environmental Services Intern Program Larry Rogacki Assistant General Manager, Support Services Sarah Bosak Intern, Interceptor Services Kendra Fallon Intern, Industrial Waste Pollution Prevention Ben Vargo Intern, Community Programs Environment Committee: August 23, 2016

2 Regional Maintenance Facility Library Project Sarah Bosak Intern, Interceptor Services

3 Background Graduated, Minnesota State University, Moorhead (May 2016) B.A. in English, Technical Writing Emphasis Worked in academic and public library settings 3

4 Internship Summary Inventory the Regional Maintenance library Downsize sections Catalog using Inmagic 4

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6 Internship Summary Operations and Maintenance Manuals Arbortext Import Project Authoring Standard Operating Procedures 6

7 What s Next? Optimizing library space Continue cataloging Arbortext import project 7

8 Benefits of Internship For the Council: For me: Library Learning new programs Standard Operating Hands on experience Procedures Networking Operations and Maintenance Manuals opportunities 8

9 9 Questions

10 Veterinary Clinic and Animal Hospital Project Kendra Fallon Intern, Industrial Waste and Pollution Prevention (IWPP)

11 Background Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering University of Minnesota (Dec 2015) Minor: Earth Science Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering (expected May 2017) 11

12 Vet Clinic Project Goals 1.Understand the extent of wastewater discharges from veterinary clinics 12

13 Vet Clinic Project Goals 1.Understand the extent of wastewater discharges from veterinary clinics 13

14 Vet Clinic Project Goals 1.Understand the extent of wastewater discharges from veterinary clinics 14

15 Vet Clinic Project Goals 1.Understand the extent of wastewater discharges from veterinary clinics 15

16 Vet Clinic Project Goals 1.Understand the extent of wastewater discharges from veterinary clinics 2.Decide if veterinary clinics should be permitted by MCES 16

17 Vet Clinic Project Goals 1.Understand the extent of wastewater discharges from veterinary clinics 2.Decide if veterinary clinics should be permitted by MCES 3.Develop Best Management Practices (BMPs) for veterinary clinics 17

18 Work Accomplished Compiled a list of veterinary clinics within Met Council jurisdiction and added new clinics to internal database Around 200 clinics 4 veterinary clinic initial inspections Development of survey to be sent out to vet clinics 18

19 Future Work for Project Compile and analyze data from survey Determine if veterinary clinics should be permitted by MCES Development of Best Management Practices for veterinary clinics 19

20 Additional IWPP Work Update and communicate with Sewer Cleaning Waste Hauler Permit applicants Industrial inspections Informational interviews with 10 government employees Toastmasters Children s Water Festival September 28 th 20

21 Additional IWPP Work Update and communicate with our Sewer Cleaning Waste Hauler Permit applicants Industrial inspections Informational interviews with 10 government employees Toastmasters Children s Water Festival September 28 th 21

22 22 Questions

23 Using Maps to Improve Community Interactions Ben Vargo Intern, Community Programs

24 Background Macalester College Geography, Urban Studies, GIS Intersection of Social & Environmental Sustainability 24

25 Strategic Initiatives Map Represent Customer Relationships Aid staff in preparing for community meetings *Ongoing 25

26 Environmental Justice Screening 26 Helps understand community characteristics Helps Council tailor project outreach efforts *Ongoing

27 Conclusions Learning Building Relationships Continued Opportunities 27

28 28 Questions