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Further information can be found in MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STATE <br /> FORMAL QUARANTINE EMERALD ASH BORER AG:#2488080-v1 <br /> 3. Federal Regulation & Quarantine - USDA 7 CFR 301.53-1 through 301.53-9 addresses <br /> federal regulations on EAB. <br /> Communication <br /> Currently, consistent communication regarding EAB is conducted through the Sherburne <br /> County Urban Forestry Committee, where staff from the municipalities within Sherburne <br /> County, collaborate planning and preparedness efforts. <br /> When EAB is detected: <br /> • Contact MDA, the MN DNR and the Sherburne SWCD. <br /> • The city sends a press release to the local newspapers in the surrounding <br /> communities. <br /> • Education and Outreach materials will be posted on cable channel and website. <br /> • Email/postcards will be sent out to those who volunteered in the community tree <br /> inventory survey to inform them and acknowledge their contribution to readiness. <br /> Education and Outreach <br /> 1. Elected Officials (city council, park advisory committee and planning commission) have <br /> been informed of the seriousness of EAB through a live presentation given by the <br />• Sherburne SWCD on behalf of the Urban Forestry Committee. They will view the "Cycle <br /> of Destruction" animation and be able to examine the larvae and adult beetle samples <br /> in addition to a sample ash branch complete with galleries. Elected officials are <br /> encouraged to learn more by visiting www.emeraldashborer.info and <br /> www.mda.state.mn.us/plants/pestmanagement/eab and <br /> http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/eab/index.html <br /> 2. Streets and Parks staff will continue to attend necessary training to obtain CEUs for <br /> "Tree Inspector" status and become even more familiar with EAB signs and symptoms. <br /> Information garnered from training will be shared at staff meetings and department <br /> head meetings. SWCD may be asked to give a presentation at such meetings. <br /> 3. The City may coordinate efforts through the Urban Forestry Committee and the MN <br /> DNR in posting "Don't Move Firewood" Signs at compost sites, in city newsletters, on <br /> billboards as well as other possible areas. <br /> 4. The Urban Forestry Committee will communicate with lake associations and townships <br /> and encourage including the "Don't Move Firewood" message in regular newsletters. <br /> EAB Community Preparedness& Management Plan - Page 10 <br />