1. HIGHLIGHTS From the PHOENIX MEETING December 2002

2. COUNCIL FRAMEWORK Motion passed to accept current version of Council Framework (with some edits) as FINAL (Green). Discussion of other suggestions to be covered in IMPACT Chapter 9 (Ward). Next review/revision of Framework at 2004 Conference (Markowitz). Create Factsheet on Framework (C&O/Peters). Consider title suggestions: Nationwide or National Framework for Monitoring?(Green)

3. COUNCIL WEBSITE Recognition for Eva Anderson for design of Council Logo, Banner, Water Information Cycle, and Framework. (Johnson all) Expand purpose from Brochure. Move Framework Wheel to upper right, next to purpose and larger; picture(s) to lower position. Use pictures from brochure. Feature on Web as “What’s New” -- enhanced EPA/USGS cooperation on NWIS-STORET Version 3, beginning January 2003.

4. COUNCIL WEBSITE Make link to National Conference more visible on Council website. Encourage your organizations to link to the Council website. Provide URL for redesign site to selected reviewers not familiar with Council. Provide all comments on site via email to: kimmartz@usgs.govkimmartz@usgs.gov cc: tjohnson@usgs.gov tjohnson@usgs.gov

5. IMPACT ISSUE December 18 soft deadline for authors— send all you have to Robert (Ward all). Ward will combine and distribute for all authors for review and consistency. March deadline for final drafts to Robert Ward. March through June internal member organization reviews and approvals. July 1 final copy submitted to AWRA editor.

6. COUNCIL EXHIBITS Create new Council laminated poster – using elements of brochure, framework, water info cycle for use at meetings and conferences (Peters, w/input from Johnson). Showcase products that Council can provide to the monitoring community and other state/regional councils (e.g., WQDE, NEMI, publications).

7. 2004 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Motion approved by Council Steering Committee to select Chattanooga, TN as site for 2004 National Monitoring Conference (Spooner, Dycus, Markowitz). Suggested date week of May 18, 2004. Suggested themes: Applying the Framework; Putting the Framework to Use. Conference to include volunteer monitor community. Workshop for Tribal issues.

8. 2004 NATIONAL CONFERENCE Chairs are Chuck Spooner, Don Dycus, and Peter Tennant. Designate two members from each Work Group to participate on Conference Planning Committee.

9. 2003 COUNCIL SCHEDULE Week of May 12, 2003, Council to meet in Chattanooga, TN. Week of August 18, 2003, Council to meet in East Coast—Maryland/Virginia or Rhode Island/ New Hampshire conference centers. (Mallard, Spooner, Griffin)

10. WORKGROUP TASKS Workgroups to discuss conference : Assign 2 members to Conference Planning Committee (CPC). May include workgroup members who are not Council members on CPC. Consider workgroup topics/products for presentation at conference. Consider conference themes. (All workgroup chairs)

11. OTHER MEETINGS Proposed joint meeting with Water Quality Coordinating Committee, Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Expert Workshop on Water Quality Monitoring. (Peters, Green, Laine) Pursue meeting with Federal representatives on Council and ACWI to discuss funding/support for ACWI sponsored conferences (especially for upcoming 2004 National Conference) and other Federal water budget initiatives (Johnson).

12. NWIS/STORET In response to Council recommendation on NWIS/STORET compatibility, Draft Agreement will be signed by USGS, and EPA (Hirsch, Sutfin): USGS and EPA will deliver data from NWIS and STORET to Federal, State, and Tribal organizations as well as to the general public and scientific community. Technical Team will report quarterly to USGS and EPA managers and also report to NWQMC whenever requested.

13. NWIS/STORET Both agencies will work together on the development of new versions of their data systems. EPA Version 3 to start January 2003. Contacts are Bob King, EPA, and Ken Lanfear, USGS.

14. STATE COUNCILS Council to draft letter for signature of Bob Hirsch, USGS, and EPA, Office of Water, for support of State and Regional Councils (Johnson). Letter to be sent to USGS District Offices, EPA Regional Offices, Water Resources Research Institutes, and other State contacts. Show reasons these agencies support State Councils-- Resources available on NWQMC website— NEMI, WQDE’s, links to National Conferences. Revised Council Brochure and new business card with Council logo, framework logo, URL for website, and email address.

15. COUNCIL TOPICS AT ACWI Presentations at ACWI 2003 Annual Meeting, April 8-9, 2003 (Johnson) Support for State and Regional Councils (C&O). Council issue of IMPACT Magazine (Ward). EPA/USGS NWIS/STORET joint session (Mallard). Methods Board NEMI work on Water Homeland Security issues (part of session with ASCE committee, Information Security Advisory Committee (AMWA’S ISAC) (Peters).