"ID","Title","Fiscal Year(s)","Fiscal Year Funding Amount","Legal Citation / Subdivision","Appropriation Language","Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)","Measurable Outcome(s)","Proposed Outcomes Achieved","Other Funds Leveraged","Source of Additional Funds","Direct Expenses","Administration Costs","Recipient Board Members","Number of full time equivalents funded","Recipient","Recipient Type","Body","About the Issue","Project Details","Start Date","End Date","Source","Status","Updates","Details/Reports","First Name","Last Name","Organization Name","Street Address","City","State","Zip Code","Phone","Email","Activity Type","Administered by","Media","Counties Affected","LSOHC Section","Watershed","URL","Advisory Group Members and Qualifications","Board Members and Qualifications","Conflict of Interest Contact","Conflict of Interest Disclosed"
9801,"Accelerating the Wildlife Management Area Program , Phase 4",2013,3300000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(f)","$3,300,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to acquire land in fee for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in fee 73 acres of wetlands and 565 acres of prairies",,534100,"Pheasants Forever private funding and Federal monies",3300000,,,.09,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The program accelerated the protection of 550 acres of prairie grassland, wetland, and other wildlife habitat as State Wildlife Management Areas open to public hunting. However, over the course of the appropriation, we acquired seven parcels for a total of 638 acres which exceeded our total acre goal of 550 acres by 88 acres.  Breaking down acres by ecological section we exceed our 440 acre goal for the prairie region by 171 acres.  We have a balance of $62,300 that will be returned to the Fund despite exceeding our acre goals and demonstrating the high level of efficiency Pheasants Forever operates at.  In total, we under spent on our budget, over delivered on acre goals, and over delivered on match leverage received while using less personnel costs than proposed.One tract of significance worth mentioning is Mel Roehrl WMA which was one of the largest permanent protection projects in this proposal at 110 acres.  The Mel Roehrl WMA Addition builds on the existing 197 acre Mel Roehl WMA.  Within three miles of this tract there are four WPAs totaling 491 acres, two SNAs totaling 226 acres and one 197 acre WMA.  In addition there are numerous perpetual FWS conservation easements in this area.  This habitat complex is a mere 22 miles from Alexandria in western Stearns County, has outstanding grassland, wetland and winter habitat and is located in an area of the county with large numbers of existing CRP tracts. Opportunities for public hunting and trapping is very high. This area is a notable pheasant and deer hunting area of the county.  This tract, like many of the other tracts purchased in this proposal, are within identified priority areas by MN DNR, USFWS, and other partners.  Some of the factors we use to prioritize acquisitions are Grassland Bird Conservation Areas, Fish and Wildlife habitat rankings (e.g. HAPET scores, duck nesting pair density), and stateside plans (e.g. Pheasant Action Plan, Wildlife Action Plan).  In addition we use site specific factors such as rare species, native prairie, and restoration potential to decide which tracts will best benefit fish, game, and wildlife.",,"Final Report: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2013/accomp_plan/2f.pdf Working in close collaboration with partners, Pheasants Forever acquired 638 acres of strategic habitat that builds onto existing protected lands and/or develops corridors for wildlife. All lands acquired have been enrolled into the state Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Program and will be protected and managed in perpetuity by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. We have worked together with federal, state and local partners when acquiring the seven parcels which will now be celebrated as new WMAs. These new additions to existing WMAs not only provides access and recreational opportunities for all Minnesotans, but helps reduce erosion, improve water filtration, and provide quality habitat for many of Minnesota's non-game species. The offers to the landowner were based on fair market values and appraisals. The acquired parcels addressed a backlog of willing sellers that now are helping slow the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of habitat in Minnesota. Parcels were identified jointly with the MN DNR, ranked, and prioritized on habitat goals and feasibility. Pheasants Forever's methods are formed around the principle of accelerating the Wildlife Production Area program in MN by targeting only the best available habitat with willing sellers. We utilize local partner expertise to focus on building a system of interconnected wildlife complexes that create habitat mosaics. We also utilize the latest geospatial layers to help determine factors such as: habitat restoration potential, landscape scale significance, presence of rare features and native habitat, and how these acquisitions fit into other priorities for our partners such as the MN prairie Conservation Plan, the Pheasant Action Plan, or the State Wildlife Action Plan to name a few. All parcels acquired have been restored and/or enhanced to as a high quality as practicable. All agricultural row crops on these parcels have been restored to native grassland/wetland complexes. The grasslands were restored using a broadcast or drill seeded method with a diverse mix of native grasses and forb species. Wetlands were restored using a combination of tile breaking, sediment removal, dike construction, and water control structures. Scattered invasive tree removal and prescribed fire were used where appropriate to enhance existing grassland habitat after protection.",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever","410 Lincoln Avenue South","South Haven",MN,55382,320-236-7755,esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cottonwood, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, McLeod, Renville, Stearns, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-wildlife-management-area-program-phase-4,,,,
9803,"Accelerated Prairie Restoration and Enhancement on DNR Lands, Phase 4",2013,4300000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(h)","$4,300,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement of wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, and land under native prairie bank easements. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 123 acres and enhanced 59,373 acres of prairie ",,,"n/a ",4282900,105100,,14,DNR,"State Government","The table below provides a short summary of the acres and sites accomplished. We enhanced or restored 59,495 acres in 458 separate habitat projects.Project Type # Sites # AcresFencing for conserv grazing 6 721grassland conversion 33 1,124Invasive Species Control 43 1,599mowing 3 104Prescribed burn 214 48,368Restoration 13 123Woody Removal 146 7,457",,"In the table above, grassland conversion is generally converting old brome or early low diversity CRP-like plantings (grass only) to a diverse native grass and forb mix. These projects are good examples of the benefits of OHF. Low diversity grasslands provide some habitat for wildlife. These funds allow us to enhance and improve these habitats, going above and beyond what we could do without these funds. By far our most effective management tool is prescribed fire and we were able to burn over 48,000 acres, just over 75 square miles, with these funds.Our acre estimate is probably a low number, especially for woody removal. Trees in grasslands affect both the immediate area as well as the surrounding area. Generally we remove trees to increase nest success in the surrounding areas. While we may only record one acre of tree removal, we’re enhancing nest success for an entire WMA.This was the fourth appropriation for the DNR's programmatic Grassland Enhancement efforts. The primary focus for the Wildlife Section of this appropriation was the use of two Roving Crews, in Region One (located in Polk County) and Region 3 (located in Dakota County). Roving Crews are self-contained habitat enhancement programs. One hundred percent of their time is dedicated to habitat enhancement. In addition, we worked with local contractors to do additional habitat work on WMAs and SNAs.Division of Ecological and Water Resource staff funded on this appropriation did a variety of tasks, including writing contracts for woody removal projects and prescribed burns, firebreak installation, prescribed burn planning and execution, prairie reconstruction, and smaller invasive removal projects. CCM crews were contracted for many projects to add additional abilities. Specifically noteworthy, southern region EWR hires a CCM crew for several weeks in the spring each year to build support into the DNR burn crew (there would not be enough staff for a crew without CCM).In addition to these data, we also provide the following narratives showing the outputs and outcomes of several of the projects on the parcel list.The Cuka WMA project involved the removal of scattered invasive volunteer trees from 130 acres of native and restored prairie. A DNR survey on June 11, 2013 revealed the presence of at least 508 individual clusters of Small White Lady Slipper orchids. The orchid is abundant on Cuka WMA and this tree removal was management that is a direct positive for the preservation of this species. The removal of predator perches and den trees was one objective that appears to have been successfully met based upon the pheasant production that has been observed on this unit in recent years. One hunter has harvested a 2 bird limit on every pheasant opener for the last four years.A large portion of Benson WMA was already a quality restored grassland and wetland complex when acquired, but had thousands of trees covering the WMA. Without treatment, the site would have soon lost its open nature and grassland wildlife. The site includes a very high quality remnant prairie that we use to harvest local ecotype seed for nearby WMA restorations.Two Rivers Aspen Parkland SNA is a 1400 acre high quality brush prairie that was being invaded by aspen. This transition can be devastating to many wildlife species, particularly sharp tailed grouse as they tend to abandon these areas once they transition. After the prescribed burn and woody removal projects, there was a significant increase in sharp tailed grouse observations.Sweetwater WMA has two tracts totaling 430 acres. These tracts are part of a contiguous complex of public lands, including roughly 1,000 acres of Waterfowl Production Areas and 500 acres of WMA in the heart of Lac qui Parle County – an area with a rich history of waterfowl and upland bird hunting. The tree removal work on Sweetwater WMA compliments ongoing habitat acquisitions, restorations and enhancements being done in this area through partnerships among USFWS, MNDNR, TNC, PF and DU.Cooperative Farming Agreement fields totaling nineteen acres on four WMAs in the south Metro were retired. The fields were planted to a diverse mix native grasses and forbs. This will benefit pollinators as well as providing additional nesting cover. These WMAs are relatively close to the Metro Area, proving both wildlife habitat as well as hunting and other recreational opportunities for Twin Cities residents.Because this is a programmatic appropriation, it’s difficult to assign a dollar amount to a specific project. Because of this and the large number of projects, we simply assigned dollars to projects proportional to acres completed in that project. In the same way, we proportionally assigned dollars to personnel based on FTEs.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Road","St Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lyon, Meeker, Morrison, Norman, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Redwood, Roseau, Statewide, Stearns, Stevens, Traverse, Washington, Winona, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-restoration-and-enhancement-dnr-lands-phase-4,,,,
9816,"Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Enhancement , Phase 4",2013,3870000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(e)","$3,870,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to develop engineering designs and complete construction to enhance shallow lakes and wetlands. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Work must be completed within three years of the effective date of this article.",,"Enhanced 10,085 acres of wetlands ",,,"n/a ",3644000,125300,,10,DNR,"State Government","This proposal impacts shallow lakes and wetlands in Minnesota through the design and construction of projects, enhancement work done by DNR roving habitat crews, and shallow lakes work identified and initiated through the DNR Shallow Lakes program.  Ten thousand acres of wetlands were enhanced by these activities.",,"This OHF-funded project utilized three components - individual project design and construction of wetland and shallow lake infrastructure, habitat enhancement work by DNR Roving Habitat Crews, and an expansion of the DNR Shallow Lakes program.Design and Construction - Twenty-one projects were designed or designed and constructed. Design only projects are surveyed and receive preliminary design plans and support from Minnesota DNR engineers. This initial work is critical to identify project issues, determine realistic cost estimates, and ensure that future construction can proceed with minimal delays. No acres are reported for design-only projects; that occurs only after construction. Eight projects were design-only. Thirteen projects were design and construct. These 13 projects involved the construction or renovation of water control structures, fish barriers and/or dikes. This work enhanced almost 1200 acres, 913 of which were in the Prairie Ecological Section.Roving Habitat Crews - Minnesota DNR Roving Habitat Crews are highly trained, equipped and motivated staff working together to enhance Wildlife Mangement Areas. Begun in 2010, 2 6-person crews were established to work on prairie grasslands, with one crew based in Mentor, MN and one based at Lac Qui Parle. Beginning with this Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancements, Phase IV, OHF appropriation, funding was provided to the 2 crews to allow to them expand to do wetland enhancement work. Each crew was provided 2 additional staff and they were able to spend 25% of their time and resources on wetland and shallow lake activities. This work included wetland prescribed burns, removal of woody vegetation from wetlands, the ability to work on wetland drawdowns, cattail spraying and mowing, and other wetland activities. The wetland acreage impacted by these crews has exceeded expectations, with 8,900 wetland acres enhanced. Three thousand-four hundred of these acres were enhanced in the Prairie Ecological Section. The most wetland acres were enhanced in Forest/Prairie Ecological Section, which is a function of the large habitat blocks that are available to manage in northwest Minnesota.Shallow Lakes Program - The Minnesota DNR Shallow Lakes Program consists of a supervisor and 8 shallow lakes specialists. Three of these shallow lake specialist positions were created and funded with the Accelerated Shallow Lakes and Wetland Enhancements, Phase IV, OHF appropriation. Interns are used to augment shallow lake assessment work done during the summer field season. The Shallow Lakes Program can be described as having two major goals - assessment of shallow lakes through a standardized set of measures and initiating management of shallow lakes to enhance their value to wildlife. Management actions may include drawdowns, removal of unwanted fish, control of invasive species, and placement of major infrastructure. Acres are not reported for this component of the grant, though the work done by the Shallow Lakes Program is critical to acres subsequently reported by the DNR or Ducks Unlimited when OHF funds are used to implement management. A measure of the work accomplished by OHF-funded shallow lakes specialists is the number of number of shallow lake assessments the undertake during the grant period. For the period during which funding was provided by this OHF grant, the three funded specialists and interns accomplished 491 assessments on shallow lakes covering 160,268 acres.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ricky,Lien,"MN DNR Div. of Fish and Wildlife","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5227,ricky.lien@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Carver, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Itasca, Jackson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Roseau, Todd, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-enhancement-phase-4,,,,
2548,"Accelerated Aquatic Management Area Habitat Program, Phase 3",2012,6500000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$6,500,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. A list of proposed acquisitions and stream and lake habitat restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan.",,"Protect in fee 504 acres, easement 585 acres and Restore/Enhance 537 acres of Habitats",,752500,"value/cash donation",6464000,34900,,1.5,"MN DNR","State Government","We protected 22.3 miles of trout streams and 1.3 miles of lakeshore via easements (585 acres in total), and 7.4 miles (504 acres) of lakeshore through fee-title purchase. We enhanced shoreline habitat on 524 acres of riparian land, and instream habitat on 3.1 miles of trout streams and 0.5 miles of warmwater rivers. ",,"Final Report: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2012/accomp_plan/5a.pdf Protection of streams through conservation easements was enabled by the hiring of two easement specialists to work on acquisition. One position was funded through OHF, while the other leveraged funds from a Great Lakes Restoration grant. These positions contacted riparian landowners in targeted locations we prioritized for additional easement protection. We chose to target streams with high-quality habitat and fish populations, and along those streams we prioritized parcels that were adjacent to existing easements or protected public land, as well as landowners who owned parcels with longer lengths of stream. We also prioritized parcels with important features such as springs that are important to maintaining the cold water required by trout. All easements also needed to be accessible to the angling public, either from a public road, adjacent easement, or access path. Contacts with landowners were very fruitful; we found more potential parcels that we had money available for easements. This allowed us to prioritize the best parcels for easement purchase based on our criteria, but also created a list of potential parcels for acquisition using other funding sources, including OHF rounds from future years. We protected a total of 21.3 miles of trout streams using easements. One lakeshore parcel was also protected via conservation easement using this appropriation. The landowners (a scout camp) wanted the parcel protected, but also wanted to continue their passive use of the parcel. A conservation easement was a better tool than fee title acquisition in this case, which allowed us to protect 200 acres along 1.3 miles of lakeshore. The total amount of lake and stream shore acres protected by easements was just short of our goal (585 vs. 609), but we believe in the case of lake and stream riparian protection the length of shoreline is the more important measure. Fee title acquisition protected a total of 7.4 miles of lakeshore (504 acres) under this appropriation. We selected parcels for acquisition where the ratio of lakeshore to total acres was high in order to maximize riparian area protected, and where we protected critical and sensitive habitat such as emergent vegetation and natural shorelines that are critical for aquatic fish and wildlife. We were able to exceed our goal for acres protected in fee (504 vs. 427), in part due to over $550,000 in landowner donations of value that leveraged OHF money. We completed four stream habitat projects: two were on trout streams (Eagle and Rush Creeks), and two were on a warmwater rivers (Buffalo and Pomme de Terre Rivers). Eagle Creek had been degraded by years of cattle grazing, along with numerous beaver dams that had created a wide, shallow stream uninhabited by trout, unlike downstream reaches with better habitat. Using a combination of coir logs, rootwads and other woody debris, and grading and revegetating of the streambanks, the stream was narrowed to less than half of its former width. This created a much deeper stream channel with better habitat for fish, as well as the ability for the stream to better move the over-abundance of sand that comprised the stream bottom. Trout are now found in the restored half-mile of stream. The local watershed district contributed matching funds that helped to complete the project. Rush Creek habitat work has enhanced 2.5 miles of this trout stream. Steep eroding banks have been graded back, creating a floodplain that reduces the erosive energy of the stream during high water. Habitat structures of wood and rock have been placed in strategic locations on outside bends, providing stability to streambanks as well as cover for fish. All riparian areas have been seeded with a native mix of deep-rooted prairie grasses and forbs, providing enhanced stability for streambanks and habitat for terrestrial wildlife. Restoration of a reach of the Buffalo River was done on property owned by the City of Hawley. A formerly straightened reach of the river, the stream had eroding banks and lacked diverse depths, velocities, and cover required by most fish species. 2,700 feet of new meandering stream channel was constructed to restore the stream to a more natural condition, and outside bends were stabilized with woody material buried into the banks which not only provides stability while planted native vegetation becomes established, but also provides habitat for fish and aquatic insects. Enhancement work on the Pomme de Terre River was done on a relatively small area, but was critical to habitat in that reach. Due to bank erosion, the stream was in the process of cutting around a riffle that controls the grade of the streambed in that reach. That could have eventually lead to a downcutting of the stream channel that would have sent tons of sediment downstream. Instead, the streambank was stabilized using rootwads, and additional gravel and cobbles were added to the riffle to enhance its stability, as well as local habitat.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Nerbonne,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5205,brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Houston, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lake, Morrison, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Redwood, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Swift, Wabasha, Winona","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-aquatic-management-area-habitat-program-phase-3,,,,
2530,"Accelerated Prairie Restoration and Enhancement on DNR Lands, Phase 3",2012,1652000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(b)","$1,652,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the restoration and enhancement on wildlife management areas, scientific and natural areas, and land under native prairie bank easements.",,"Enhance 20,600 acres of prairie",,,n/a,1567500,39800,,8.80,"MN DNR","State Government","This appropriation funded 283 projects totaling 21,953 acres. The two largest types of enhancement were 112 woody removal projects totaling 10,160 acres and 134 prescribed burns totaling 10,082 acres. Additionally, we seeded 30 sites totaling 1386 acres, put in infrastructure for conservation grazing of 236 acres on 3 sites, conducted 3 oak savanna enhancements totaling 42 acres, and treated 47 acres of invasive species on 2 sites.",,"Final ReportThis was a shared appropriation between the Fish & Wildlife (FAW) and the Ecological & Water Resources (EWR) Divisions within the DNR.  Both Divisions requested priority grassland projects from field staff across the state.  When this appropriation was funded, the Prairie Plan and other large-scale prairie-focused strategic plans were still in their infancy.  Parcels on the initial parcel list included in the funding request were developed primarily using priorities developed at the regional and areas levels by Area Wildlife Managers and SNA field staff. The parcel list changed substantially from the time of the request as the project went on because of several factors, including: 1) one of the core strengths of the Roving Crew is their flexibility to move quickly on a priority habitat enhancement opportunity, and this often meant addressing parcels that met the appropriation’s purpose, but not on the parcel list; 2) given the nature and purpose of the Roving Crew, parcels/projects done by them were not on the original list, but were added upon completion; and 3) site condition and weather help determine whether we can work on a given project on a given day, and we do our best to find alternate parcels of similar value/priority, even if not on the original parcel list, to maximize efficiency.  Especially when it comes to weather issues (usually ‘too wet’), often large areas affected.  The flexibility of the Roving Crew allowed them to do same enhancement work, but on WMAs in nearby counties not as affected by the weather. For all these reasons, we added a number of sites in counties not originally included in the parcel list.  Although it can make reporting challenging, we feel this dynamic flexibility is one of the strengths of our Roving Crews and our contracting process.  While many appropriations highlight specific projects, “what” they did, we feel the strength of this appropriation is in the cumulative effect of many small projects and “how” we did it.  Specifically, we did a lot of this work by developing the Region 4 (Southern) DNR Roving Crew.  This crew is located at Lac Qui Parle.  As part of developing a new crew, office and shop space had to be developed, crews hired, and those crews needed to be equipped.  That was followed by a steep learning curve as the crew coalesced and began working on projects.  These crews only do habitat work.  We try to minimize the time spent with paperwork, office work, budgets, etc, so that they can fully devote their time to ‘boots on the ground’ habitat enhancement projects.  At the same time, there were some inclement weather patterns during these years that limited the activities of the crews during some periods.  Even given those unavoidable issues, the appropriation exceeded its target acres.  It is our assessment that these initial years are the slowest and therefore least productive.  This crew, as well as the other two, are all functioning as highly efficient teams.  The rest of the work was done with contractors, which stimulates local rural economies.  According to the research literature, we actually underestimating the acres enhanced, especially as it relates to woody removal projects.  Numerous studies show it’s not just the area ‘under the trees’ that impact grassland birds, but the area around the woody vegetation.  Some species simply won’t nest near woody cover and other studies show high nest predation (gamebird) or brood parasitism (songbirds) rates near woody cover.  By removing even a few trees from the center of a grassland, we are actually enhancing the entire area.  Snyder (1984) found that pheasant nest success double greater than 600 meters from a tree.  That means for every tree, or clump of trees, removed we are effectively enhancing nesting success in the surrounding 280 acres of grassland.Although this appropriation focused on the Roving Crew, we can highlight a couple projects as small examples of all the work that we are proud of.  Glenflur WMA – Cottonwood County.  This 165 acre tree removal project substantially opened up this tract.  This WMA is part of the Cottonwood River Prairie Core Area and contains areas of unbroken prairie.  This site had not experienced significance disturbance, other than heavy grazing, in several decades.  A lack of disturbance had allowed tree succession to begin to invade. Prairie Bush Clover and Loggerhead Shrike are SGCN noted in this area.Lac qui Parle WMA-Nygard Tract – Swift County.  This tract is part of the larger Chippewa Prairie on the Lac qui Parle WMA and is part of a Prairie Plan Core Area.  This remnant prairie had been moderately grazed and had not seen disturbance by fire in decades.  Woody encroachment was beginning to take hold prior to this project.  Through a combination of tree removal, prescribed burning and grazing this site is now in good condition with sightings of several native prairie species that were suppressed due to lack of disturbance from fire.  This area has recent sightings of Marbled Godwits, Slender Milk Vetch, Loggerhead Shrike and Upland Sandpipers.The SNA Program was able to start a series of contracted woody removal projects at Swede’s Forest SNA.  Swede’s Forest is home to a large population of the rare five-lined skink.  The management being completed here is focused on removal of encroaching red cedar and invasive buckthorn, improving habitat not only for the five-lined skink but also for the multiple other wildlife species that call this site home.Additionally, SNA staff, with support of CCM, were able to conduct a 109 acre prescribed burn at Prairie Coteau SNA.  Prairie Coteau SNA is one of the most important and stunning prairies in southwestern Minnesota.  This prescribed burn helped improve habitat for grassland gamebird species found on the site in addition to the rare non-game species.It was difficult to assign an exact dollar figure to each person and each project.  What I did was take the total personnel budget, identify the ratio of FTE/years, and scale the personnel budget to that ratio.  I used the same approach on the parcel list.  I took the total budget and total acres, identified percentage of acres for each project relative to the acre total, and assigned the ratio of funds to that project. ",2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Hoch,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5230,greg.hoch@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-prairie-restoration-and-enhancement-dnr-lands-phase-3,,,,
2536,"Accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area Program, Phase 3",2012,9815000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(h)","$9,815,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever to accelerate the acquisition of wetlands and grasslands to be added to the waterfowl production area system in Minnesota in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in Fee 465 acres of wetland and 1,802 acres of prairies",,5896500,"PF, FWS, Federal Operation Funds",9815000,,,9.37,"Pheasants Forever","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This program accelerated the permanent protection of 2,267 acres of wetlands (465 acres) and grasslands (1,802 acres) as Waterfowl Production Areas open to public hunting in Minnesota. Over the course of the appropriation, PF acquired 18 parcels for a total of 2,267 acres which exceeded our total acre goal of 2,250 acres by 17 acres. Breaking down acres by ecological section we exceeded our acre goal for both the metropolitan area by 61 acres and in the prairie area by 346 acres. We have exceeded anticipated match of $5,125,000 by $771,500. We have a balance of $88,200 that will be returned to the Fund despite exceeding our acre goals which demonstrates the high level of efficiency which Pheasants Forever operates at. In total, we under-spent on our budget, over delivered on acre goals, and over delivered on match leverage received.",,"Final ReportWorking in close collaboration with partners, Pheasants Forever acquired 2,267 acres of strategic habitat that builds onto existing protected lands and/or develops corridors for wildlife.  All lands acquired have been enrolled into the Federal Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) Program and will be protected and managed in perpetuity by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).  We have worked together with federal, state and local partners when acquiring the 18 parcels which will now be celebrated as new WPAs.  These new WPAs not only provides access and recreational opportunities for all Minnesotans, but helps reduce erosion, improve water filtration, and provide quality habitat for many of Minnesota's non-game species.  The offers to the landowner were based on fair market values and appraisals.  The acquired parcels addressed a backlog of willing sellers that now are helping slow the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of habitat in Minnesota.  Parcels were identified jointly with the USFWS, ranked, and prioritized on habitat goals and feasibility.  Pheasants Forever's methods are formed around the principle of accelerating the Waterfowl Production Area program in MN by targeting only the best available habitat with willing sellers.  We utilize local partner expertise to focus on building a system of interconnected wildlife complexes that create habitat mosaics.  We also utilize the latest geospatial layers to help determine factors such as: habitat restoration potential, landscape scale significance, presence of rare features and native habitat, and how these acquisitions fit into other priorities for our partners such as the MN Prairie Conservation Plan, the Pheasant Action Plan, or the State Wildlife Action Plan.  All parcels acquired were restored and/or enhanced to as a high quality as practicable. The grassland restoration included using a broadcast or drill seeded method with a diverse mix of native grasses and forb species. Wetland restorations included using a combination of tile breaking, sediment removal, dike construction, and water control structures. Scattered invasive tree removal and prescribed fire were used where appropriate to enhance existing grassland habitat after protection.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever","410 Lincoln Avenue South","South Haven",MN,55382,612-532-3800,esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Blue Earth, Clay, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Murray, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Sibley, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerating-waterfowl-production-area-program-phase-3,,,,
2540,"Accelerated Forest Habitat Enhancement, Phase 2",2012,826000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(c )","$826,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources to restore and enhance lands in state forests, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 89.021.",,"Restored 24 acres and Enhanced 11,066 acres of Forest",,,,824400,10400,,0.03,"MN DNR","State Government","This program of on-the-ground conservation projects increased the wildlife and ecological values of forest communities on Minnesota's public forestlands. Restoration and enhancement projects in this program enhanced more than 10,000 acres of forest.",,"The projects in this program were designed to address the following management objectives:1.  Enhance forest communities by altering the plant species composition and/or structure.  These projects were accomplished by, for example, conducting hand release to enhance the growth of Northern red oak saplings and trees to increase mast available for wildlife, and meet the Forest Planning goal to FRMP goal of ""improving  the regeneration and increasing the presence of oak and pine across the landscape.""2.  Enhance brushland habitat by altering the plant species structure and/or composition.  Shearing projects were performed on lowland brush to set back succession in mature willow stands to improve cover and forage for deer and moose, and to enhance nesting and brood rearing habitat for a variety of game and non-game brushland dependent avian species. Perpetuation of the brushland component of the Aspen Parklands landscape helped to predispose these stands to future management with prescribed fire.This program worked to enhance oak regeneration and create a mix of young hardwood forest with more open meadow/brush lands to benefit grouse, elk, and deer.  Enhancement of conifer stands and mixed hardwood/conifer forests provided habitat for fisher and marten, and thermal cover for deer and moose. Shearing of trees and brush in large open landscape priority areas enhanced habitat for sharp-tailed grouse. Shearing and mowing of hardwoods and brush in smaller patches enhanced habitat for woodcock and deer.The program also enhanced habitat for a number of nongame species, including yellow rails, sandhill cranes, northern harriers, bobolinks, and sandpipers.  Activities that created/enhanced forest openings provided habitat for nongame species, including least chipmunks, northern flickers, coopers hawks, and song sparrows. Some of the less intensive timber management in our program helped protect rare native plant communities and a number of nongame species through retention and enhancement of plant species diversity and structure.",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bob,Welsh,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5169,bob.welsh@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Fillmore, Goodhue, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Olmsted, Roseau, St. Louis, Stearns, Wadena, Winona","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-forest-habitat-enhancement-phase-2,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2024,436144,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2023,410650,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","In FY23, Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office, regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ",,,,,,,,2.0,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2022,345140,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","In FY22 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ","In FY22, Parks and Trails provided Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advanced the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments). ",,,,,,,1.8,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2021,360098,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In FY21 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).",,,,,,,,1.9,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2020,480127,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In FY 20 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).","In FY20 Parks and Trails provided Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advanced the Legacy mission to Acquire Land and Create Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,2.5,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2019,501438,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 19 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).","In FY 19 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,2.5,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2018,613201,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 18 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY 18 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,2.8,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2017,736809,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 17 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. ","In FY 17 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,3.9,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2016,640271,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 16 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. ","In FY 16 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities: 1. New State Trail Construction; 2. Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development; and 3. Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,181650,458621,,4.74,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2015,711218,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,9.0,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2014,732000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,9.0,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2013,393000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,4987100,393000,,0.25,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18200,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2012,412250,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,4509000,412250,,0.25,,,"Acquiring Land and Creating Opportunities - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to create new and expanded park and trail opportunities to satisfy current customers as well as to reach out to new ones. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of acquiring land and creating opportunities that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquiring-land-and-creating-opportunities-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
19177,"Acquisition and Development Planning and Design",2013,214000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Strategic planning efforts guide the expenditure of Legacy funds towards desired outcomes which are derived from public and stakeholder input, research, analysis and input from a variety of experts and leadership. Parks and Trails planners conduct these efforts. Staffing levels were adjusted to complete this legacy work. Legacy funds have also substantially increased the numbers of projects completed each year. Design and project management levels of work have increased correspondingly. Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Parks and Trails staff conduct these efforts. Staffing levels and efforts were adjusted to complete this legacy work.","The 25 year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan identified four pillars of work on which to focus. The potential scope of work within each of these work areas far exceeds the funding and and staff time available. Development of a strategic framework and 10 year Parks and Trails Division Strategic Plan to guide work creates an initial set of high priority legacy outcomes. Parks and Trails Legacy Funds have allowed significant progress towards multiple acquisition, development and renewal priorities and design needs. All of these efforts are done to provide outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors and to protect and restore natural resources.",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Stan,Linnell,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5626",stan.linnell@state.mn.us,"Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquisition-and-development-planning-and-design,,,,
19177,"Acquisition and Development Planning and Design",2012,239000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The target is to complete a 10 year strategic plan for the Parks and Trails Division and a Management plan for La Salle State Recreation Area.","A 10 year strategic plan for the Parks and Trails Division and a Management plan for La Salle State Recreation Area were completed.",,,,,,,,,,"Strategic planning efforts guide the expenditure of Legacy funds towards desired outcomes which are derived from public and stakeholder input, research, analysis and input from a variety of experts and leadership. Parks and Trails planners conduct these efforts. Staffing levels were adjusted to complete this legacy work. Legacy funds have also substantially increased the numbers of projects completed each year. Design and project management levels of work have increased correspondingly. Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Parks and Trails staff conduct these efforts. Staffing levels and efforts were adjusted to complete this legacy work.","The 25 year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan identified four pillars of work on which to focus. The potential scope of work within each of these work areas far exceeds the funding and and staff time available. Development of a strategic framework and 10 year Parks and Trails Division Strategic Plan to guide work creates an initial set of high priority legacy outcomes. Parks and Trails Legacy Funds have allowed significant progress towards multiple acquisition, development and renewal priorities and design needs. All of these efforts are done to provide outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors and to protect and restore natural resources.",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Stan,Linnell,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5626",stan.linnell@state.mn.us,"Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acquisition-and-development-planning-and-design,,,,
9804,"Anoka Sand Plain Habitat Restoration and Enhancement , Phase 2",2013,1050000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(i)","$1,050,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements to restore and enhance habitat on public lands in the Anoka Sand Plain and along the Rum River as follows: $558,750 to Great River Greening; $99,400 to the Anoka Conservation District; and $391,850 to the National Wild Turkey Federation. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Enhance 139 acres of wetlands, 1,150 acres of prairies and 577 acres of forest ",,,208800,"Morrison County, Great River Greening and National Wild Turkey Federation ",1050000,,,.66,"Great River Greening, Anoka Conservation District and National Wild Turkey Federation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund and other leveraged sources, the Anoka Sand Plain Partnership restored/enhanced 1,866 acres of priority wildlife habitat within the Anoka Sand Plain and in the Rum River watershed in east-central Minnesota. ",,"The participating members of the Anoka Sand Plain Partnership, Anoka Conservation District (ACD), Great River Greening (GRG), and National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), harnessed the expertise, resources, and connections of a broad community of committed conservation stakeholders to significantly elevate restoration and enhancement of oak savannas (Minnesota’s most critically imperiled habitat), prairies, oak woodlands, grasslands, forests, and wetlands on public lands across the Anoka Sand Plain ecological region of east-central Minnesota.The Anoka Sand Plain Partnership exceeded output targets, restoring/enhancing 1,866 acres of critical habitat on public lands in the project area. This exceeded output target of 1,355 acres restored/enhanced by 511 acres or 138%.Acres R/E by habitat type: • 139 acres of wetland habitat • 1,150 acres of prairie/oak savanna habitat • 577 acres of forest habitatAcres R/E by restoration activity: • 2,431 acres of woody invasive species management • 292 acres of prescribed burning • 4 acres of prairie seeding • 139 acres of wetland restoration • 19 acres of riverbank restoration Note: acres by activity may be greater than output acres/project footprint when multiple restoration activities were performed on the same acre (such as invasive species removal and prescribed burning).R/E work was completed across 11 public lands (see a full summary detailed in the final parcel list) including the following:1. Allemansrätt Wilderness Park (Chisago County, GRG): Forest enhancement occurred on 40 acres of high diversity forest, through two stage invasive shrub control. Funds were used for subcontracted work, while ENRTF and local match were used for volunteer engagement and habitat enhancement of adjacent acres. 2. Anoka Nature Preserve (Anoka County, ACD): Habitat enhancement occurred on 148 acres of Anoka Nature Preserve through herbicide application of common buckthorn, prickly ash, and tartarian honeysuckle; prescribed burning of treated acres; and planting of native bare root trees and shrubs. Monitoring and chemical and mechanical control of invasive woody species continued after initial treatment, including mowing, stump spraying, and spot basal bark spraying to further reduce invasive regrowth and encourage desirable species. 3. Belle Prairie County Park (Morrison County, GRG): A total of 35 acres of oak savanna/woodland habitat was enhanced through sustained removal of woody invasive species including removal, stump treatment, and a prescribed burn; and a 4 acre old field was seeded into prairie.4. Carlos Avery WMA (Anoka County, GRG): A total of 339 acres of high quality (MCBS) forest were enhanced with invasive woody removal, primarily invasive shrubs and black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), with multiple treatments using subcontracted work and Greening crews. 5. Ereaux WMA (Morrison County, NWTF): A total of 288 oak woodland acres were enhanced by woody invasive species management through cutting, herbicide stump treatment, and burning of debris piles. Emergent invasive sprouts were later spot sprayed with herbicide. A portion of the site was also burned.6. McDougall WMA (Morrison County, NWTF): A total 111 acres of Mississippi River high quality floodplain and terrace forest were treated for invasive buckthorn. 7. Rice Lake SNA (Sherburne County, GRG): A total of 23 acres of high quality oak savanna enhancement was completed with the removal of invasive shrubs using a two stage treatment of winter forestry mowing, followed by spring prescribed burning. 8. Rum River Wild Rice (Isanti County, GRG): This project included successful aerial spray of overabundant water lily and invasive cattail on Marget and Krone Lakes, two historic wild rice shallow lakes, to release viable wild rice seed bed and improve the success of supplemental seeding. This project also included wild rice seeding in Rum River backwaters, oxbows, and main channel. This project enhanced a total of 139 wetland acres. 9. Sartell WMA (Benton County, NWTF): A total of 170 oak woodland acres were enhanced through woody invasive species removal of buckthorn, honeysuckle, and overabundant red cedar, through cutting, herbicide stump treatment, and burning of debris piles. Emergent invasive sprouts were later spot sprayed with herbicide. A portion of the site was also burned. 10. Sherburne NWR (Sherburne County, GRG): A total of 519 acres of oak savanna enhancement work was completed as part of the large-scale restoration of refuge lands. Enhancement consisted of woody invasive species control and other activities, through both subcontract work and USFWS in-kind match.11. Twin Lakes SNA (Isanti County, GRG): A total of 47 acres of forest were enhanced through the removal and treatment of common buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica) and other invasive species. In addition, a forest gap of 3 acres of old field was planted with oak seedlings grown from acorns collected on site.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Wayne,Ostlie,"Great River Greening","35 West Water Street, Suite 201","St. Paul",MN,55082,"(651) 894-3870",wbuck@greatrivergreening.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/anoka-sand-plain-habitat-restoration-and-enhancement-phase-2,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2025,2000000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for water-supply planning, aquifer protection, and monitoring activities and analysis. "," Develop aquifer sustainability thresholds near the City of Warren. Provide technical support for community water supply planning upon request. Continue to populate the Aquifer Properties Database. Continue technical support for three well interference complaints in Blaine and Ham Lake. Drill 16 groundwater level monitoring wells. North Branch Pipestone Creek Complete numerical flow model and develop model scenarios to support evaluation of groundwater-use management alternatives. Little Rock Creek Area Provide technical support for the Little Rock Creek Water-Use Conflict project, assisting the contractor team with model applications and data requests. Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area Complete evaluation of the effects of groundwater uses on selected lake water levels. Determine other groundwater and surface-water evaluation objectives and priorities. Review and compare water level data from all DNR observation wells in BVGWMA to sustainability thresholds. North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Continue to provide technical guidance and support to the DNR GWMA team as needed. Continue providing technical support for the White Bear Lake Area Comprehensive Plan Work Group (Metropolitan Council) and the Project 1007 contamination investigation and remediation project (MPCA) through model analyses and data requests. ",,,,,,,,,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2024,2000000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for water-supply planning, aquifer protection, and monitoring activities and analysis. "," Develop aquifer sustainability thresholds near the City of Warren. Continue technical support for community water supply planning. Continue technical support for new well interference complaints in Blaine and Ham Lake. Continue support for Aquifer Properties Database. Continue to support Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategies. Drill 15 groundwater level monitoring wells. Develop analytical tools to assess water availability and identify areas that are at greater risk of overuse. Little Rock Creek Area Continue to provide technical support to the DNR team working with stakeholders on resolving the water-use conflict and implementing the Sustainable Use of Groundwater in the Little Rock Creek Area action plan. Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area Complete the regional and local-area (focused on the Bangor Waterfowl Production Area), numerical flow models. Evaluate the effects of groundwater uses on basin water levels and surface area relative to scenarios without groundwater use in the area surrounding the basins. Work with the DNR GWMA team to refine groundwater and surface-water evaluation objectives and priorities. North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area Continue to provide technical guidance and support to the DNR GWMA team as needed. Continue to participate in review of projects closely related to GWMA management objectives, including but not limited to Project 1007 contamination investigation modeling (MPCA) and Landlocked Basin Comprehensive Planning Study (Valley Branch Watershed District). "," Continued monitoring water levels in the City of Crookston well field. Coordination and technical support for Moorhead Public Services regarding groundwater use concerns. Evaluation and resolution of 4 well interference complaints in Blaine and Ham Lake. Drilled 33 new groundwater level monitoring wells. Updated Groundwater Trends analysis for period 2003-2022. Continued populating the Aquifer Properties database. North Branch Pipestone Creek Developed a conceptual model for construction of a groundwater-flow model to investigate aquifer sustainability and surface water-groundwater interaction. Began design and construction of the numerical groundwater-flow model. Little Rock Creek Area                              Continued to provide technical support to the DNR team working with stakeholders on resolving the water-use conflict and implementing the Sustainable Use of Groundwater in the Little Rock Creek Area action plan. Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area Completed a preliminary version of the regional numerical flow model. Began evaluation of the effects of groundwater uses on selected lake water levels. Continued to work with the DNR GWMA team to refine groundwater and surface-water evaluation objectives and priorities. North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Continued to provide technical guidance and support to the DNR GWMA team as needed. Continued providing review and/or technical support for projects closely related to GWMA management objectives, including but not limited to Project 1007 contamination investigation modeling (MPCA), Landlocked Basin Comprehensive Planning Study (Valley Branch Watershed District), and White Bear Lake Area Comprehensive Plan Work Group (Metropolitan Council).   ",,,,2279549,283976,,11.9,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2023,1850000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(e)","$1850000 the first year and $1850000 the second year are for water-supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities and analysis. "," Little Rock Creek: Finalize the scenarios-analysis report and continue to provide technical support as DNR works with permit holders to reduce base-flow impacts. Continue populating the Aquifer Properties database.  LCCMR has provided funds to accelerate this program.  Existing staff will continue to support this project with technical review and analysis. Provide groundwater technical reviews for City of Goodview, City of Corcoran, and City of Rogers water supply plans. Develop aquifer sustainability thresholds for aquifers serving Ham Lake domestic wells and Blaine municipal wells. Provide groundwater technical support for local efforts to develop conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water by high volume water users in counties along the Minnesota/South/North Dakota borders. Finalize groundwater sustainability report for aquifers near City of Warren and Marshall-Polk Rural Water System.  Report will focus on local groundwater water availability, developing groundwater sustainability limits, groundwater level water level monitoring needs, and water supply resilience. Completion of nine Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategies (GRAPS) reports. Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area: Adjust the Soil-Water-Budget model to improve the groundwater-flow model.  Construct steady-state and transient versions of a regional groundwater-flow model and develop a local sub-model for at least one focus area. Drill 12 groundwater level monitoring wells. "," Ongoing technical support for community water supply planning, notably for growing metro-area communities Technical support to protect City of Warren water supply through delineation of aquifer extent and thickness and evaluation of groundwater levels compared to historic groundwater use Evaluation and resolution of 50 well interference complaints in Blaine and Ham Lake. Drilled 13 new groundwater level monitoring wells. Completed 3 GRAPS reports. Little Rock Creek Area                                                                                              Completed the report entitled, “Evaluation of Conceptual Groundwater-Use Management Actions, Little Rock Creek Area.” Provided technical support for establishing sustainable diversion limits for Little Rock Creek and to the DNR team working with stakeholders on implementing the Sustainable Use of Groundwater in the Little Rock Creek Area action plan. Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area Made improvements to the Soil Water Balance (SWB) model code and refined the SWB model for the BV area. Extracted SWB computed aerial recharge, runoff to sinks, and runoff to lakes and formatted for input to the MODFLOW groundwater-flow model. Constructed a regional, steady-state l MODFLOW model for the BV area and made model refinements and improvements. Updated observations data sets. Began building a transient model and local-area model focused on the Bangor Waterfowl Production Area North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area Participated in meetings and reviewed and provided feedback on technical documents for external projects closely related to GWMA management objectives: Project 1007 contamination investigation modeling (MPCA) and Landlocked Basin Comprehensive Planning Study (Valley Branch Watershed District). Provided technical guidance and support to the GWMA management team. ",,,,1234372,269724,,12.2,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2022,1850000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(e)","$1850000 the first year and $1850000 the second year are for water-supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities and analysis. "," Little Rock Creek: Develop and evaluate scenarios that test concepts to reduce/mitigate streamflow diversions. Develop aquifer sustainability thresholds near the City of Warren. Continue populating the Aquifer Properties database. Continue technical support for community water supply planning. Continue support for the Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategies (GRAPS) program. Bonanza Valley GWMA: Begin construction of groundwater flow model that incorporates surface hydrological inputs and characterizes groundwater recharge and evapotranspiration. Drill nine groundwater level monitoring wells. "," Little Rock Creek Area:  Delineated the estimated extent of influence of groundwater-sourced irrigation on stream base flow Developed and analyzed model scenarios to explore each of four types of management actions outlined in the Little Rock Creek Area management plan: 1) augmentation of low streamflow with well water, 2) wider adoption of water conservation practices, 3) replacing irrigation wells close to the stream network with more distant wells, and 4) reductions in permitted use (via targeted reductions in acres irrigated). Produces a technical a report describing the results of model-scenario analyses and how the results can be used to inform water-appropriations management. Continued enhanced groundwater monitoring, including permittee owned observation wells continues in the LRC area. Technical support to protect City of Warren water supply through preparation of geologic and hydrogeologic tools, development of a groundwater monitoring plan, and crafting water level thresholds for nearby high-capacity irrigation appropriators. 38 aquifer test reports were added to the Aquifer Properties database. Groundwater technical support for development of Marshall-Polk Rural Water System’s Water Supply Plan and Well Head Protection Plan. Continue support for the Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategies (GRAPS) program. Hydrographs and trends were completed for 4 watersheds, with 86 hydrographs produced. Water use data were compiled for all 11 1W1P areas. One GRAPs report was completed. Created new statewide GIS hydrography feature class: Groundwater Dominated Lakes. Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area: Updated the Quaternary geological model using newly available well-records data. Developed a draft Soil Water Balance (SWB) model for the area.  Modeled ET and irrigation demand based on two years of reported results for an ongoing field study at the Rosholt Research Farm (located in the GWMA) using both the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and SWB. Developed a conceptual model for construction of the groundwater-flow model. Began design and construction of the numerical groundwater-flow model. Drilled 6 new groundwater level monitoring wells. ",,,,1499159,219410,,11.6,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2021,2075000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$2075000 the first year and $2075000 the second year are for water-supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities. ","In FY21 DNR staff will: Evaluate pumping scenarios using the LRC groundwater model. Investigate water level sustainability issues near Warren MN. Continue populating the Aquifer Properties database. Continue technical support for community water supply planning. Continue support for the GRAPs program. Provide modeling support to Moorhead's well field expansion. Initiate groundwater model construction of the Bonanza Valley GWMA. Drill 12 groundwater level monitoring wells. Support Rochester's modeling and calcareous fen protection strategy. ","FY21 Measurable Outcomes: Finalized the Little Rock Creek hydrologic analyses report. Performed a series of tests and scenarios to explore the relationship between existing pumping locations and computed streamflow diversions. Added 228 aquifer tests to the Aquifer Properties database. Prioritization supports the County Geologic Atlas program and Groundwater Management Areas. Reviewed 16 groundwater-based community water supply plans. Updated well locations glacial geology and hydrography data sets for the Bonanza Valley GWMA. Completed the groundwater availability portion of four GRAPS reports. Created 87 hydrographs comparing groundwater levels to reported pumping volumes and climate data within eight GRAPS watersheds. Installed 14 groundwater level monitoring wells across five counties. Carried out a series of White Bear Lake direct-withdrawal scenarios to support determining a maximum collective annual withdrawal from WBL. Developed 2040 N&E Metro pumping scenarios with alternative water sources for several communities. ",,,,1404654,193468,,12.5,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2020,2075000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$2075000 the first year and $2075000 the second year are for water-supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities. ","In FY20 DNR staff will: Evaluate pumping scenarios using the updated Little Rock Creek groundwater model. Populate the Aquifer Properties database. Incorporate groundwater level data into the draft Polk/Red Lake county border aquifer sustainability monitoring plan. Develop water level thresholds as needed. Continue providing high level technical support for communities developing water supply plans. Update the statewide “changes over time in groundwater levels” trend analysis incorporating water level data collected through 2019. Initiate data compilation for a groundwater model in Dakota County. Coordinate model development with county and Met Council staff. Continue support of the GRAPs program. Compile existing data develop work plans and initiate construction of a groundwater model for the Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area. Install approximately 20 new monitoring wells in greater Minnesota. ","In FY20 DNR staff: Incorporated 2014-2018 streamflow and pumping data into the Little Rock Creek (LRC) groundwater model. Added 193 aquifer tests to the Aquifer Properties database. Prioritization supports the County Geologic Atlas program and Groundwater Management Areas (GWMA). Red Lake/Polk County groundwater level and pumping data were used to develop water level thresholds for the Crookston municipal well field. Reviewed 23 groundwater based community water supply plans. Updated the statewide “Changes over time in groundwater levels” trend analysis using water level data collected through 2019. Participated in meetings with Dakota county staff to define modeling objectives. Began data compilation and model boundary development for Bonanza Valley GWMA. Checked and updated 517 well locations for the Bonanza Valley GWMA. Completed the groundwater availability portion of six GRAPS reports. Created 53 hydrographs comparing groundwater levels to reported pumping volumes and climate data within nine GRAPS watersheds. Installed 18 groundwater level monitoring wells. Developed a 2040 pumping-demand scenario and evaluated the impact to White Bear Lake. Analyzed drawdown for hypothetical Mt. Simon aquifer pumping in White Bear Lake and White Bear Twp. Archived over 700 000 groundwater level and temperature readings from Straight River GWMA observation wells. ",,,,1367151,238627,,11.4,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2019,1375000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$1375000 the first year and $1375000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities.","In FY19 DNR staff will: • Incorporate monitoring data from 2014 through 2018 into the Little Rock Creek groundwater model. • Populate the Aquifer Properties database. • Develop a groundwater monitoring plan to address well interference and aquifer sustainability issues along the Polk/Red Lake county border. • Continue providing technical support for communities developing water supply plans. • Update the statewide “changes over time in groundwater levels” trend analysis. • Continue groundwater modeling with the City of Moorhead. • Continue providing technical support and review to the City of Rochester for groundwater modeling and water supply analysis. • Apply the North Metro Lakes Groundwater Model in support of the Ramsey County District Court Order and water supply planning in the area. • Initiate data compilation for a groundwater model for the Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area. • Collaborate with Dakota County to develop groundwater management strategies to address contamination and sustainability concerns related to surface water ecosystems. • Add approximately 10 new monitoring wells. ","In FY19 DNR staff: • Completed the groundwater availability portion of Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategy (GRAPS) reports for three major watersheds—Hawk Creek Redeye River and the Zumbro River. • Updated and analyzed 65 hydrographs that compare groundwater levels to reported pumping volumes and climate data within nine watersheds for GRAPS. • Compiled 1500 files for inclusion in the Aquifer Properties database. • Provided groundwater technical reviews of 33 water supply plans for communities throughout MN. • Developed a draft monitoring plan for the Red Lake/Polk County area. Groundwater levels will be tracked using a combination of permittee monitoring and DNR network wells. • Evaluated pumping scenarios using an updated groundwater model for the City of Moorhead groundwater expansion from the Buffalo Aquifer. • Compilation of existing data and project scoping has begun for the Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area groundwater model. • Completed technical report describing construction of the groundwater model for Little Rock Creek area. Preparation of input data for 2014-2018 monitoring has started. • Continued providing technical support and review to the City of Rochester for groundwater modeling and water supply analysis. • Conducted multiple model runs using the North & East Metro Groundwater Model in support of the Ramsey County District Court Order and to investigate potential impacts by large water appropriators outside the 5-mile radius defined by the Court. • Groundwater staff assessed the groundwater level network needs in six counties and three rural communities. No new monitoring wells were added in FY19 (with this funding source). • Preliminary meetings with Dakota county to define modeling objectives were held this past year. Construction of the groundwater model has been on hold pending completion of the revised Geologic Atlas and completion of other groundwater models. ",,,,1080994,158103,,11.4,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2018,1375000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$1375000 the first year and $1375000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities.","In FY18 the DNR plans to drill 26 additional groundwater monitoring wells. Also in FY18 DNR staff will: • Finish the Little Rock Creek groundwater model and begin using it to test various management scenarios. • Start developing a groundwater model for the Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area. • Finish developing the Aquifer Properties database and work with the MN Department of Health to enter information currently scattered across numerous state and federal agencies. • Participate in six aquifer tests to guide permit staff who are addressing well interferences and aquifer sustainability issues near the city of Mentor. • Continue responding to requests for technical support from communities that are developing water supply plans. ","In FY18 DNR staff: • Completed the groundwater availability portion of Groundwater Restoration and Protection Strategy (GRAPS) reports for five major watersheds—Cannon Missouri Lower St. Croix Watonwan and Sauk. • Finished programming the Aquifer Properties database. • Located and updated 1 400 well site locations in Mille Lacs Steele Cook Pennington and Dakota counties for use in county geologic atlas work by the Minnesota Geological Survey. • Provided groundwater technical reviews of 20 water supply plans for communities throughout MN. • Conducted eight aquifer tests in support of water supply issues including well interferences near Mentor. • Started groundwater modeling for the City of Moorhead groundwater expansion from the Buffalo Aquifer. • Provided technical support and review to the City of Rochester for groundwater modeling and water supply analysis. • Continued input of historical water chemistry data (over 6 000 samples) and streamlined input of new chemistry data into the EquIS database. • Initiated scoping for groundwater modeling in the Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area; • Completed the initial groundwater model for Little Rock Creek area. • Completed revisions and updates for the North Metro Lakes Groundwater Model. • No new monitoring wells were added in FY18 (with this funding source) due to limited resources and the high demand for modeling and other technical analyses. ",,,,1405812,151962,,14.2,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2017,1375000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","(e) $1375000 the first year and $1375000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities.","In FY17 staff will install 55 additional wells in areas of concern or to fill gaps and replace nonfunctioning wells in the long term statewide network. Staff will also continue enhancing the processing and accessibility of groundwater network data. Enhancements will include streamlining the gathering storage and online accessibility of data for required groundwater monitoring permits in the 11-county metro and outstate areas with high groundwater appropriation volumes. We will continue to provide technical support for communities developing water supply plans. We will also continue to provide training for soil and water conservation district staff in FY16.","In FY17 DNR staff oversaw the drilling of 51 observation wells including new wells and replacement of nonfunctioning wells. This brought the number of active groundwater monitoring locations in the network to 1 035 of which 599 are measured continuously by data loggers. Staff compiled and finalized continuous records for approximately 300 groundwater observation locations. Also in FY17 DNR staff: • Developed a groundwater model for Little Rock Creek incorporating information about surface water/groundwater interactions from newly completed staff analysis of data from six aquifer tests. Staff also began testing the model’s sensitivity and incorporating recommendations from an external technical advisory committee. • Transferred all historical water chemistry data collected by the County Geologic Atlas group into the EQuiS database. • Started developing an Aquifer Properties database. • Created a GIS database to catalog historical well interferences. When complete the database will facilitate access to records about interference complaints technical investigations and resolutions. • Conducted “Groundwater 101” training for several Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). • Provided technical support on request to communities facing water supply sustainability issues including the City of Rochester and Moorhead Public Service. • Updated the statewide “changes over time in groundwater levels” trend analysis to include an additional 45 wells (for a new total of 341 wells) over the time period of 1997-2016.",,,,1116062,145513,,11.3,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2016,1375000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","(e) $1375000 the first year and $1375000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities.","In FY16 the DNR will install an additional 50 wells in priority areas of concern and continue to refine the process to compile and deliver data. We will do this by adding a web-based input system for data from cooperators (Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Cities) and upgrade the website so the public can access groundwater data. We will continue to work with our partners at the MPCA MDH MDA BWSR MGS and Metropolitan Council to make groundwater data sharable and available between agencies. We will also continue migrating chemistry data from the Geologic Atlas Program to the EQuIS database. We will continue to work with our partners at other Agencies and MN.IT to establish shared data governance standards. We will continue developing groundwater sustainability thresholds. These thresholds will be used to identify problems that could by caused by groundwater pumping for certain lakes rivers and wetlands that depend on groundwater. When completed these thresholds will be used to help us make individual permit decisions about groundwater appropriations. We will finish building a computer model for groundwater in the Little Rock Creek area We will continue to provide technical support for communities developing water supply plans. For example we will work with Moorhead on its analysis of the Buffalo Aquifer and the role it plays in Moorhead’s water supply planning. We will also continue to provide training for soil and water conservation district staff in FY16. We will conduct nine aquifer tests to provide information about regional aquifer information needs and our aquifer test database will become operational in FY16. ","In FY16 DNR staff installed 117 wells instrumented 18 wells with available equipment and processed 196 continuous groundwater well records. Staff also completed the planned integrated data input system allowing cooperators and remotely deployed staff to enter data online. We refined the website making it easier for the public to access data and see recently collected raw data within two days of downloading from network wells. Data processing was also streamlined to provide approved and final data sooner than previous years. DNR staff continued efforts to develop a groundwater model for Little Rock Creek and involved an external technical advisory committee in the process. Staff investigated water supply issues near the City of LaSalle related to cumulative impacts from expanded crop irrigation and reviewed cumulative pumping impacts to the Union Creek watershed. The latter effort helped guide permitting decisions and identify groundwater monitoring sites. DNR staff participated on an interagency water data governance team which developed two proposals to improve data governance and sharing among agencies. DNR with support from MDH MDA MPCA hosted groundwater educational workshops in four areas of the state. These workshops for Soil and Water Conservation District staff were well attended and highly regarded by the attendees.",,,,1545948,144234,,12.8,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2015,1375000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$1375000 the first year and $1375000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities. ","In FY15 The DNR will continue enhancing its groundwater monitoring network and data management system and decision-making abilities. -We will continue development of Standard Evaluation Procedures that will be used for the establishment of groundwater sustainability thresholds and identifying adverse impacts to groundwater-dependent surface water features. -Observation Well Network Enhancement. The DNR will install approximately 65 new observation wells in areas of the state that are experiencing increasing water use or concerns about water levels including municipal water supplies for small communities. -Observation Well Network Management. We will maintain or seal the current wells in the observation well network which are not currently being used due to poor performance. -Hydrology Data Project. In FY15 chemistry data from the Geologic Atlas Program will be incorporated into the Hydrology Data Domain system to provide greater access to the data for users of the data. Data currently in paper files will be entered into databases. -Ground Water Data Website. A map-based website will be developed to provide easy access to groundwater elevation information and other hydrology data. -We will continue to provide technical support for communities developing water supply plans including the cities of Rochester and Moorhead and others. -We will continue to provide technical analysis of existing information and assessments for Groundwater Management Areas (GWMA): North and East Metro GWMA Straight River GWMA and Bonanza Valley GWMA.","In FY15 the DNR enhanced its groundwater monitoring network and data collection network by installing 165 new groundwater level monitoring wells and equipped 203 wells with devices that record water levels every 15 minutes. We compiled 61 annual continuous water level records across the state. We are working with our agency partners to develop statewide systems for entering managing and sharing water and climate data for Minnesota’s state and local governments that generate and use this data. With Clean Water Funds we developed a new quality assurance process for our groundwater level data and transferred it to a cooperative DNR/MPCA database and we launched a new cooperative groundwater monitoring website which provides access to all available groundwater level data from over 950 DNR- operated observation wells. We worked to develop groundwater sustainability thresholds which will be used to identify problems that could be caused by groundwater pumping for certain lakes rivers and wetlands that depend on groundwater. We also worked with 24 communities to develop or review and approve water supply plans. We provided training for soil and water conservation district staff across Minnesota. This training significantly increased local government’s knowledge and understanding of groundwater and highlighted the need for more resources to manage groundwater at the local level. We conducted eight aquifer tests (focused investigations that help estimate the potential impacts from high capacity pumping from water supply wells) to learn more about regional water sustainability issues. We are also creating an interagency aquifer test database in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Health which uses aquifer tests to evaluate and establish drinking water wellhead protection areas. ",,,,1246904,154895,,10.8,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2014,1375000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$1375000 the first year and $1375000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities. ","In FY14 DNR will continue to enhance its groundwater monitoring network and data management system. The DNR will begin development of Standard Evaluation Procedures which will be used for the establishment of groundwater sustainability thresholds. -Observation Well Network Enhancement. DNR will install approximately 65 new observation wells in the State. These new wells will be placed in both new locations as well as in existing areas to service under represented areas and to replace damaged or poorly performing wells. Some of the wells are designated as “sentinel monitoring wells” because they provide signals of when groundwater pumping is adversely affecting surface water bodies. -Observation Well Network Assessment and Management. DNR completed the statewide assessment of observation wells and will maintain or seal the current wells in the observation well network which are not currently being used due to poor performance. -Hydrology Data Domain Project. Scoping and initial development will be completed for the Hydrology Data Domain Project. This project will integrate and provide easy access to hydrologic data used in well appropriation decisions and permitting decision-making. Monitoring information will include groundwater elevation data groundwater contamination data surface water data (lakes streams wetlands) climatology data as well as other hydrologic data. Data will include monitoring information from DNR MPCA MDA Met Council and MDH. -Ground Water Data Website. Development will initiated for a map-based Ground Water Data Website which will be designed to provide easy and direct access to groundwater elevation information for all DNR Observation Wells.","In FY14 DNR enhanced its groundwater monitoring network and data collection network by installing 40 new groundwater level monitoring wells equipped with devices that record water levels every 15 minutes. This information is used to evaluate the effect of groundwater pumping on water levels. -The statewide observation well assessment project was completed in FY14. -Groundwater Monitoring Network Enhancement - Completed a monitoring plan with locations for 75 new monitoring wells (outside of the 11-county metro area). -DNR led multi-Agency efforts to conduct “synoptic surveys” to collect water levels in hundreds of domestic water supply wells monitoring wells and lakes for the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area in the vicinity of White Bear Lake. -Hydrology Data Project. Developed conceptual plan to integrate hydrologic data and provide easy access to data for analysis related to appropriation permit decisions. Monitoring information will include groundwater elevation data groundwater chemistry and contamination data surface water data (lakes streams wetlands) and various climatology data from DNR MPCA MDA Met Council and MDH. -Provided technical support for communities developing water supply plans including the cities of Rochester and Moorhead. -Provided technical analysis of existing information and assessments for Groundwater Management Areas (GWMAs): North and East Metro GWMA Straight River GWMA and Bonanza Valley GWMA.",,,,1149106,257141,,12.6,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2013,1500000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$1500000 the first year and $1500000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities.","In FY13 DNR will increase data collection in potential Groundwater Management Areas (GWMAs): * Complete geophysical surveys in two potential GWMAs to increase understanding of aquifer characteristics. * DNR with support of other organizations will complete synoptic measurements of groundwater levels in three potential GWMAs. * Work on aquifer models will be initiated for two areas of concern. * DNR will finalize reporting for statewide DNR observation well assessment. Public Communications on Resource Management & Sustainability * DNR will lead or participate in meetings with stakeholders and interagency staff for areas of concern where long-term sustainability of groundwater use is being evaluated. * DNR will assess the feasibility of bringing water supply planning assistance to communities (populations of less than 1000) not previously encouraged nor required to prepare water supply plans. * DNR will move toward designation of two or more groundwater management areas.","In FY13 DNR enhanced its groundwater monitoring network and data collection network by installing 65 new groundwater level monitoring wells equipped with devises which record water levels every 15 minutes. This information is used to evaluate the effect of groundwater pumping on water levels. The statewide observation well assessment project was also completed in FY13. DNR also led multi-Agency efforts to conduct “synoptic surveys ” in which water levels in hundreds of domestic water supply wells monitoring wells and lakes are measured in one day. Synoptic surveys were completed for the North and East Metro Groundwater Management Area and for the Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area. Finally DNR completed groundwater models in the Straight River and Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Areas. The models evaluated options for perimeter boundaries for the Straight River and Bonanza Valley areas. Geological cross sections needed for three-dimensional mapping was also done for portions of the Straight River and Bonanza Valley areas. DNR also participated on the technical advisory committee for the development of the Metro Model 3 a groundwater-flow model of the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.",,,,854617,140787,,10.0,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2012,1500000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(e)","$1500000 the first year and $1500000 the second year are for water supply planning aquifer protection and monitoring activities.","In FY12 DNR will participate in or lead meetings with stakeholders and interagency staff in four groundwater management areas. Staff will also: * prepare paper files for data mining: review sort and scan 10 linear feet of hard copy files from ethanol projects and groundwater areas of interest to electronic format; * achieve significant progress with data-mining and work planning on six of the ranked groundwater management areas; and * assess the feasibility of bringing water supply planning assistance to communities not previously encouraged nor required to prepare water supply plans.","In FY12 DNR led and participated in stakeholder meetings with interagency staff cities counties and local organizations to evaluate and advance the concept of groundwater management areas (GWMA) in seven resource critical areas of the state. Based on DNR’s technical review of the groundwater/surface water resources and current and future use two areas were identified for potential designation by the Commissioner of the DNR as groundwater management areas. DNR worked with agency partners to finalize locations for 10 new observation well nests (2 wells in each nest) in three potential groundwater management areas. Additionally DNR instrumented over 100 observation wells in geographic areas of concern with state-of-the-art data loggers for continuous water level monitoring. To get more and better information about groundwater in three areas of concern the DNR along with many partner organizations completed an intensive effort to measure groundwater levels in over 400 wells and over 80 lake levels within a span of 9 days. Data mining was completed for groundwater areas of concern. DNR reviewed sorted and scanned over 10 linear feet of hard copy files from ethanol projects and groundwater areas of concern to electronic format.",,,,715316,239944,,7.0,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2011,525000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(b)","$600000 the first year and $525000 the second year are for drinking water planning and protection activities.","In FY11 DNR will work with other agencies to complete a statewide interagency review and ranking process for areas of critical groundwater use.","In FY11 DNR completed a statewide interagency review and ranking process for areas of critical groundwater use and participated in the Interagency Groundwater and Drinking Water Team’s assessment of a statewide process to evaluate risks to the water table aquifer. Scientists also created an updated statewide map of shallow aquifer vulnerability. Staff conducted meetings with interested parties and interagency staff in three potential groundwater management areas (South Washington County White Bear Lake and Little Rock Creek) and continued less formal discussions with user groups and local governmental units in two other potential groundwater management areas in Clay and Hubbard Counties.",,,,687305,32400,,5.0,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
3622,"Aquifer Monitoring for Water Supply Planning",2010,600000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(b)","$600000 the first year and $525000 the second year are for drinking water planning and protection activities.","In FY10 DNR will complete a statewide assessment to identify areas with existing and potential water supply issues. Staff will also define the scope of work for studies and monitoring for 20 communities with existing or potential water supply issues and work with stakeholder groups on the development of aquifer management plans in two pilot areas.","In FY10 DNR worked with agency partners to assess and rank areas with potential water supply issues. The team chose 20 areas (8 non-metro and 12 metro) for trial evaluation of level of effort needed to establish a groundwater management area and collect adequate data to develop aquifer management plans and completed scoping process for the 8 non-metro areas. Staff conducted significant monitoring and held stakeholder meetings to lay the groundwork for aquifer management plans in two pilot areas: Moorhead and Bonanza Valley (Brooten-Belgrade area).",,,,228781,13785,,,,,"The DNR is working with local communities and an interagency team to define, prioritize, and establish groundwater management areas in Minnesota. Groundwater management areas will have increased data collection and monitoring that allow the state and local communities to understand water supplies, uses, limitations, and threats to natural resources that depend on groundwater. This information will support detailed aquifer protection plans that ensure equitable and sustainable groundwater and drinking water use for the future. ","In Minnesota, growth in demand for water resources is outstripping population growth. As water use increases, planning for adequate water supply is crucial to preventing water shortages and protecting lakes, streams, and wetlands - especially sensitive groundwater dependent trout streams and fens. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Frischman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5733",Jay.Frischman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Modeling, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aquifer-monitoring-water-supply-planning,,,,
18268,"Bend in the River Regional Park",2013,280000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"Benton County",,"River overlook(s), parking lot, trail connections, bathrooms, interpretive sign boards, kiosk, signage, pedestrian crossings, benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles.",,,2013-06-01,2015-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Hiller,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5538",joe.hiller@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Benton,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bend-river-regional-park,,,,
13198,"I Can Climb! 2012",2012,25000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program is designed to attract new audiences to Minnesota State Parks. Primarily young families and young adults that often look beyond state parks for their means of recreation, along with youth looking for an “extreme” or “adventure” experience. Programs will offer participants the opportunity to experience rock climbing, outdoors on real rock. This program targets the state’s climbing parks (Blue Mounds, Interstate and Tettegouche State Parks) by offering one “I Can Climb!” - rock climbing experience - every month from June to August at each of the climbing parks. These programs are designed to provide participants with a rock climbing experience intended to hook people on climbing and expose them to the outdoors. Each program will have a natural resource and stewardship component with an emphasis on Minnesota’s geological history and cliff dwelling plants and animals.","After some 50 years of growth, nature-based recreation turned a corner in the 1990s and is now declining on a per-capita basis in Minnesota and nationally. Per-capita visits to state and national parks, use of state trails, hunting, fishing, boating, wildlife watching, and wilderness use are all down. The primary contributing trend is a drop in participation by young adults (ages 20 to 40) and their children.",,2012-06-02,2012-09-08,"Parks & Trails Fund",Proposed,,,Pat,Arndt,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",patricia.arndt@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/i-can-climb-2012,,,,
9468,"City Park",2012,82000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"City of Aitkin",,"Acquire approximately 50.4 acre expansion to existing 8.9-acre park along the Ripple River to be operated as a regional park.",,,2012-02-07,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Hiller,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5538",joe.hiller@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/city-park,,,,
9822,"Coldwater Fish Habitat Enhancement , Phase 4",2013,2120000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(e)","$2,120,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Minnesota Trout Unlimited to restore and enhance coldwater fish lake, river, and stream habitats in Minnesota. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Enhanced 347 acres of habitats ",,,"n/a ",2080000,,,.70,"MN Trout Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Trout Unlimited enhanced in-stream and riparian fish and wildlife habitat in and along coldwater streams and lakes located on public lands and Aquatic Management Areas.  We originally proposed 11 projects, yet completed 13 projects. Contracting efficiencies and leveraging of other funding allowed us to add three more habitat enhancement projects in northeast Minnesota and to lengthen others.  One small budget project was dropped when a partner changed the scope from 144 acres to less than 15 and proposed costs outweighed the potential benefit. Despite dropping that project we finished with 89% of the proposed acres being achieved (347 acres completed versus 388 acres proposed).",,"The projects completed with Fy2013 funding used methods similar to those used on projects completed by MNTU chapters in the past several years and also incorporated new research to improve project designs and fish and wildlife benefits. The specific fish habitat enhancement methods used on each stream varied depending upon the distinct natural resource characteristics of each watershed and ecological region, the limiting factors identified for each stream, and the variations in the type and magnitude of poor land uses practices within each watershed. MNTU tailored each project accordingly, using the best available science, in close consultation with resource professionals within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (“MNDNR”). Purposes: Each project was designed and completed using techniques selected to accomplish one or more of the following purposes: (a) reduce stream bank erosion and associated sedimentation downstream; (b) reconnect streams to their floodplains to reduce negative resource impacts from severe flooding; (c) increase natural reproduction of trout and other aquatic organisms; (d) maintain or increase adult trout abundance; (e) increase habitat and biodiversity for both invertebrates and other non-game species; (f) be long lasting with minimal maintenance required; (g) improve angler access and participation; (h) improve lake productivity for trout species; and (i) protect productive trout waters from undesirable invasive species. Habitat enhancement methods: Methods used on each project included one or more of the following techniques: (1) sloping back stream banks to both remove accumulated sediments eroded from uplands areas and better reconnect the stream to its floodplain; (2) removing undesirable woody vegetation (invasive box elder, buckthorn, etc.) from riparian corridors to enable removal of accumulated sediments, reduce competition with desirable plant and grass species, and allow beneficial energy inputs (sunlight) to reach the streams; (3) stabilizing eroding stream banks using vegetation and/or rock; (4) selectively installing overhead and other in-stream cover for trout; (5) installing soil erosion prevention measures; (6) mulching and seeding exposed stream banks (including with native prairie plant species where appropriate and feasible); (7) improving or maintaining stream access roads and stream crossings to reduce erosion; (8) fencing grassy riparian corridors, including in such a way as to facilitate managed grazing, in order to prevent damage from over grazing; (9) placing large logs in northern forested streams to restore cover logs removed a half century or more ago; and (10) in northern forested watersheds with little cold groundwater, planting desirable trees in riparian areas to provide shade for the stream channel and help cool the water. Agricultural area example: Many streams in the agricultural areas of southern and central Minnesota have been negatively impacted by many decades of poor land management practices. The projects in southeast Minnesota used the following approach to address this: Erosion has led to wider, shallower and warmer streams, as well as excessive streamside sediments which regularly erode, covering food production and trout reproduction areas. In many cases shallow rooted invasive trees have taken over the riparian corridors, out competing native vegetation which better secures soils, and reducing energy inputs to the stream ecosystem. To remedy this, a typical enhancement project will involve several steps. First, invasive trees are removed from the riparian zone and steep, eroding banks are graded by machinery to remove excess sediments deposited here from upland areas. Importantly, this reconnects the stream to its floodplain. Since many of these agricultural watersheds still experience periodic severe flooding, select portions of the stream banks are then reinforced with indigenous rock. In lower gradient watersheds, or watersheds where flows are more stable, little or no rock is used. After enhancement work is completed the streams flow faster and become deeper, keeping them cooler and providing natural overhead cover through depth and the scouring of sediments deposited by decades of erosion. Second, overhead cover habitat is created. Bank degradation and the removal of native prairie have dramatically decreased protective overhead cover in the riparian zone. Two methods are used to remedy this situation: increasing the stream’s depth, which alone provides natural cover to trout, and installing overhead cover structures in select stream banks. Wooden structures are often installed into banks in hydraulically suitable locations and reinforced with rock as a way to restore or recreate the undercut banks which had existed before settlement and agricultural land use altered the more stable flows which had gradually created and maintained them. Finally, vegetation is reestablished in the re-graded riparian corridor to further stabilize banks and act as buffer strips to improve water quality. Depending upon the specific site conditions, landowner cooperation, and agricultural use, native prairie grasses may be planted along the stream corridors, although often mixed with fast sprouting annual grains to anchor soils the first year. Taken together, these actions directly enhance physical habitat, and typically increase overall trout abundance, population structure, the number of larger trout, and levels of successful natural reproduction. In addition to the benefits to anglers of increased trout habitat and trout abundance, project benefits extending well downstream include reduced erosion and sedimentation, cooler water temperatures, improved water quality and numerous benefits to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife populations. ",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Lenczewski,"Minnesota Trout Unlimited","P.O. Box 845",Chanhassen,MN,55346,"(612) 670-1629",jlenczewski@comcast.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, Fillmore, Goodhue, Lake, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona","Northern Forest, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coldwater-fish-habitat-enhancement-phase-4,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2024,503726,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2023,403780,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","In FY23, Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office, regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Connect People to the Outdoors:  1. Education and Interpretive Services;  2. Outreach public affairs and web; and  3. Information Technology.  (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ",,,,,,,,20.5,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2022,345140,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","In FY22 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Connect People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ","In FY22, Parks and Trails provided Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advanced the Legacy mission to Connect People to the Outdoors:  1. Education and Interpretive Services;  2. Outreach public affairs and web; and  3. Information Technology.  (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments). ",,,,,,,16.2,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2021,142406,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In FY21 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Connect People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).",,,,,,,,21.5,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2020,335347,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In FY 20 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY20 Parks and Trails provided Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advanced the Legacy mission to Connect People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,23.9,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2019,452466,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 19 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY 19 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three (3) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,23.9,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2018,433189,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 18 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY 18 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three (3) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,24.4,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2017,311005,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 17 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three (3) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. ","In FY 17 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three (3) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,,,,24.0,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2016,493555,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 16 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of three (3) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. ","In FY 16 this program provided support to central office regional and field operations of three (3) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of Connecting People to the Outdoors: 1. Education and Interpretive Services; 2. Outreach public affairs and web; and 3. Information Technology. (see those programs for a summary of accomplishments).",,,,217000,276555,,24.6,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2015,266707,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,20.15,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2014,274500,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,25.0,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2013,182750,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,1967250,182750,,30.0,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18196,"Connecting People to the Outdoors -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2012,182750,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(b)","$2100000 the first year is for acquisition of land adjacent to LaSalle Lake in Hubbard County for a state recreation area.",,,,,,1967250,182750,,30.0,,,"Connecting People to the Outdoors - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to better develop Minnesota's stewards of tomorrow through efforts to increase life-long participation in parks and trails. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the three other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Connecting People to the Outdoors that do not fall directly in one of the three related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/connecting-people-outdoors-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
3238,"Conservation Corps Minnesota Working for DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Projects",2012,,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The MN Legislature requires the Division of Parks and Trails to contract with Conservation Corps Minnesota for services of at least $500 000 the first year and at least $500 000 the second year for the FY2012/2013 Parks and Trails Legacy Fund.","Through this partnership with the Conservation Corps completed 34 194 crew hours toward FY2012 and 49 360 towards FY2013 Parks and Trails Legacy projects through June 30 2013. ",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails (as directed by Chapter 172, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(c)) utilizes Conservation Corps of Minnesota services for restoration, maintenance, and other activities that supplement the ability to reach Legacy Fund goals. Budget associated with this program area capture an accounting of dollars that support CCM Summer Youth, Individual Placements, and special projects for park and trail renewal and development. Other dollars not accounted for in this program area are part of other PAT program areas and included as part of those budgets. In particular, the division's Natural Resource Management Program utilizes CCM for a majority of the division's annual responsibility to contract with CCM for services.","Conservation Corps Minnesota provides hands-on environmental stewardship and service-learning opportunities to youth and young adults while accomplishing natural resource management and emergency response work. Young Adults (ages 18-25) that join the Field Crew Program enroll in AmeriCorps for a 10-month service term, earn a monthly living stipend, and receive an education award upon completion. Program participants join to give back to their communities while gaining marketable skills for natural resource and other green-industry careers. Each summer, diverse youth (ages 15-18) that join the Summer Youth Corps enroll in an eight week service term, work and camp outdoors, and earn a stipend. AmeriCorps members serve as leaders for the youth crews. The Corps leases fleet, a group camp facility at St. Croix State Park, and office space from DNR and other sources. A crew is equipped with most hand and power tools necessary to complete a project including boats, canoes, firefighting gear, chainsaws, etc. Fleet and equipment expense is included in the hourly rate along with corpsmember pay. The Corps provides trained crews on a flexible basis from 1 day at a time to one year at a time. In addition to the field crews (primarily focused on habitat work under Parks and Trails Legacy funds), the Corps and DNR have enhanced the Single Placement training program. This program provides mentorship & training opportunities focusing on connecting people to the outdoors through outreach, new technologies, GPS/GIS work, interpretive programs, landscape design, and planning outreach/assistance. With the societal trend toward decreased outdoor recreation participation, DNR is focusing significant energy on outreach to youth and young adults. Conservation Corps members serve as ideal role models to other youth and young adults and provide new perspectives towards project assistance for DNR projects and new programs.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Krienitz,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",jay.krienitz@state.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Mapping, Planning, Preservation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-corps-minnesota-working-dnr-parks-and-trails-legacy-projects-0,,,,
3238,"Conservation Corps Minnesota Working for DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Projects",2010,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (3)(c)",,"The MN Legislature requires the Division of Parks and Trails to contract with Conservation Corps Minnesota for services of at least $600 000 the first year and at least $1 000 000 the second year for the FY2010/2011 Parks and Trails Legacy Fund.","Through this partnership with the Conservation Corps completed 109 584 crew hours toward Parks and Trails Legacy projects. In Fiscal Year 2010 the division contracted for $721 824 in services with the Corps. In Fiscal Year 2011 the division expended $1 287 857 with the Corps. The division has met the goal of contracting for at least $600 000 the first year and $1 000 000 the second year for Conservation Corps services under this program.",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails (as directed by Chapter 172, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(c)) utilizes Conservation Corps of Minnesota services for restoration, maintenance, and other activities that supplement the ability to reach Legacy Fund goals. Budget associated with this program area capture an accounting of dollars that support CCM Summer Youth, Individual Placements, and special projects for park and trail renewal and development. Other dollars not accounted for in this program area are part of other PAT program areas and included as part of those budgets. In particular, the division's Natural Resource Management Program utilizes CCM for a majority of the division's annual responsibility to contract with CCM for services.","Conservation Corps Minnesota provides hands-on environmental stewardship and service-learning opportunities to youth and young adults while accomplishing natural resource management and emergency response work. Young Adults (ages 18-25) that join the Field Crew Program enroll in AmeriCorps for a 10-month service term, earn a monthly living stipend, and receive an education award upon completion. Program participants join to give back to their communities while gaining marketable skills for natural resource and other green-industry careers. Each summer, diverse youth (ages 15-18) that join the Summer Youth Corps enroll in an eight week service term, work and camp outdoors, and earn a stipend. AmeriCorps members serve as leaders for the youth crews. The Corps leases fleet, a group camp facility at St. Croix State Park, and office space from DNR and other sources. A crew is equipped with most hand and power tools necessary to complete a project including boats, canoes, firefighting gear, chainsaws, etc. Fleet and equipment expense is included in the hourly rate along with corpsmember pay. The Corps provides trained crews on a flexible basis from 1 day at a time to one year at a time. In addition to the field crews (primarily focused on habitat work under Parks and Trails Legacy funds), the Corps and DNR have enhanced the Single Placement training program. This program provides mentorship & training opportunities focusing on connecting people to the outdoors through outreach, new technologies, GPS/GIS work, interpretive programs, landscape design, and planning outreach/assistance. With the societal trend toward decreased outdoor recreation participation, DNR is focusing significant energy on outreach to youth and young adults. Conservation Corps members serve as ideal role models to other youth and young adults and provide new perspectives towards project assistance for DNR projects and new programs.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jay,Krienitz,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",jay.krienitz@state.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Mapping, Planning, Preservation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Analysis/Interpretation, Technical Assistance, Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-corps-minnesota-working-dnr-parks-and-trails-legacy-projects-0,,,,
2951,"Conservation Easement Stewardship and Enforcement Program - Phase II",2012,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04m","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the implementation of the Phase I Conservation Easement Stewardship Plan being developed with an appropriation from Laws 2008, chapter 367, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (h).","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,3.94,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The purchase of conservation easements - restrictions on land use that protect natural features while keeping land in private ownership - has proven to be an effective means to protect land at a far lower initial cost than full state ownership. However, once an easement is purchased there are ongoing stewardship, monitoring, and enforcement responsibilities necessary to ensure the terms of the agreement between the easement holder and the landowner are met. An earlier effort funded by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund in 2008 allowed the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop a central inventory and management system of the conservation easements held by the DNR, along with a plan for how the DNR's conservation easements would be administered into the future. This appropriation is allowing the DNR to continue and accelerate the implementation of the previously developed plan. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSThe Conservation Easement Stewardship and Enforcement Program Plan (Phase I) project inventoried DNR-held conservation easements, developed tools to identify fee owners of those easements and developed a prototype application to monitor those easements. The Phase II project intent was to expand on the foundation laid during Phase I. Project goals were to:Monitor, collect baseline data, and create baseline reports for 180 conservation easements;Enhance a set of tools to be utilized to perform stewardship activities that leverage the new DNR land records system;Develop a training program and to present it to groups within DNR that administer the easements;Develop enforcement protocols;Identify all fee owners and to develop a process for updating fee ownership information.Project outcomes and results included:Monitoring and collecting baseline data on 378 easements with 1,171 landowners;Preparation of 237 baseline reports;Development and enhancement of computer applications that support conservation easement stewardship by storing site visit data and managing approval workflows;Development of training program materials, including a manual with comprehensive instructions about using computer tools developed in Phase II to perform stewardship activities;Conducting training sessions at 13 DNR locations;Development of DNR Operational Order #128, which details the elements of effective conservation easement stewardship, including enforcement protocols and how they are to be implemented in the DNR.The Phase I project provided the strategic direction of what a stewardship program should include. Phase II went on to monitor and create baseline reports for the above 237 easements and in so doing, provided the DNR with a proven set of tools and a field-tested stewardship process that will provide consistent guidance to all DNR divisions that administer conservation easements and preserve the conservation value of the lands they protect for the citizens of the state of Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION At present the information derived from this project will be used for decision making concerning potential future investigation into establishing of viewing practices outlined in the project report. This project was presented to the stakeholder Drainage Work Group (the instigator of the project) once to update the Work Group on its progress, and a second time to make the Work Group aware of the recommendations. No action has been taken by the Drainage Work Group in regard to the recommendations coming from this project.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Don,Kilberg,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5962",donald.kilberg@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-easement-stewardship-and-enforcement-program-phase-ii,,,,
2951,"Conservation Easement Stewardship and Enforcement Program - Phase II",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04m","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to accelerate the implementation of the Phase I Conservation Easement Stewardship Plan being developed with an appropriation from Laws 2008, chapter 367, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (h).","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,3.94,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The purchase of conservation easements - restrictions on land use that protect natural features while keeping land in private ownership - has proven to be an effective means to protect land at a far lower initial cost than full state ownership. However, once an easement is purchased there are ongoing stewardship, monitoring, and enforcement responsibilities necessary to ensure the terms of the agreement between the easement holder and the landowner are met. An earlier effort funded by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund in 2008 allowed the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop a central inventory and management system of the conservation easements held by the DNR, along with a plan for how the DNR's conservation easements would be administered into the future. This appropriation is allowing the DNR to continue and accelerate the implementation of the previously developed plan. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSThe Conservation Easement Stewardship and Enforcement Program Plan (Phase I) project inventoried DNR-held conservation easements, developed tools to identify fee owners of those easements and developed a prototype application to monitor those easements. The Phase II project intent was to expand on the foundation laid during Phase I. Project goals were to:Monitor, collect baseline data, and create baseline reports for 180 conservation easements;Enhance a set of tools to be utilized to perform stewardship activities that leverage the new DNR land records system;Develop a training program and to present it to groups within DNR that administer the easements;Develop enforcement protocols;Identify all fee owners and to develop a process for updating fee ownership information.Project outcomes and results included:Monitoring and collecting baseline data on 378 easements with 1,171 landowners;Preparation of 237 baseline reports;Development and enhancement of computer applications that support conservation easement stewardship by storing site visit data and managing approval workflows;Development of training program materials, including a manual with comprehensive instructions about using computer tools developed in Phase II to perform stewardship activities;Conducting training sessions at 13 DNR locations;Development of DNR Operational Order #128, which details the elements of effective conservation easement stewardship, including enforcement protocols and how they are to be implemented in the DNR.The Phase I project provided the strategic direction of what a stewardship program should include. Phase II went on to monitor and create baseline reports for the above 237 easements and in so doing, provided the DNR with a proven set of tools and a field-tested stewardship process that will provide consistent guidance to all DNR divisions that administer conservation easements and preserve the conservation value of the lands they protect for the citizens of the state of Minnesota. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION At present the information derived from this project will be used for decision making concerning potential future investigation into establishing of viewing practices outlined in the project report. This project was presented to the stakeholder Drainage Work Group (the instigator of the project) once to update the Work Group on its progress, and a second time to make the Work Group aware of the recommendations. No action has been taken by the Drainage Work Group in regard to the recommendations coming from this project.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Don,Kilberg,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5962",donald.kilberg@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-easement-stewardship-and-enforcement-program-phase-ii,,,,
9826,"Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program, Phase 4",2013,4990000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(i)","$4,990,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancing, restoring, or protecting forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Grants shall not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants shall not be made from = appropriations in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $575,000. $366,000 of this appropriation may be spent for personnel costs and other direct and necessary administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by state law. The program shall require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for all grants. The match may be cash or in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall provide a separate, simplified application process. Subject to Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall, when evaluating projects of equal value, give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving or charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects. If acquiring land or a conservation easement, priority shall be given to projects associated with existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; and aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a conservation easement or public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority shall be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 13, applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner shall provide notice of the grant program in the game and fish law summaries that are prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2.",,"Restored 4,933 acres, Protected 665 Acres, and Enhanced 44,797 acres for a total of 50,395 acres.",,915500,"Grantee match",4571600,6000,,3,DNR,"State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program, managed by the Department of Natural Resources, provided 56 competitive matching grants to non-profit organizations and governments, appropriating all the available ML12 funds.",,"The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program (CPL) is managed by the MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations, including governments. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants. CPL Program Staff solicited applications and worked with applicants to submit applications, oversaw the grant selection process, prepared and executed grant documents, reviewed expenditure documentation, made reimbursement payments, monitored grant work, assisted recipients with closing out their agreements, and prepared reports as required by LSOHC. Applicants describe the location of the work (county and ecological subsection), activity type, and habitat in their application. They also describe how their actions will benefit habitat and fish, game and wildlife. For acquisition projects, applicants describe their parcel selection process. Funds for projects under this appropriation were available until June 30, 2016. In administering this program, the DNR complied with the Department of Administration - Office of Grants Management policies. Stakeholders were involved in this proposal as applicants or reviewers (if no conflict of interest exists). There is no known stakeholder opposition to this program. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on the CPL website in August, 2012. This document contained grant program information, application requirements and scoring criteria, grant reporting requirements, and state agency contacts. A list of ECP Projects and criteria for each was developed by conservation biologists so grant applicants could easily apply and receive funding for commonly-accepted restoration and enhancement conservation projects. The RFP and grant agreements incorporated appropriate principles and criteria from LSOHC’s FY13 Call for Funding Requests and associated legislation. Simplified application processes were in place for applicants requesting up to $25,000 or ECP grants. Grants were selected for funding once in the full for the Traditional cycle, and ECP applications were approved continuously throughout the year by CPL staff. CPL staff reviewed applications to make sure they were complete and met grant program requirements. Technical Review Committee(s), selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, reviewed and scored applications based on established criteria. These committees included representatives from DNR, BWSR, the University of MN, state universities or private colleges, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate members from government, non-profit organizations, and private businesses. A final ranking committee made up of the Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry considered TRC, Division and Regional DNR comments, and recommended projects and funding levels to the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Commissioner made the final decisions on all projects funded and funding levels. Efforts were made to evenly distribute the selected grants by geographic location and activity. CPL staff worked with grantees to ensure financial reviews, grant agreements, and any other necessary paperwork was completed. Grantees submitted annual accomplishment reports, accounting for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report also included an evaluation of these results. A final report was required by all grantees. CPL staff submitted accomplishment reports to LSOHC. Accomplishment information was also posted on the CPL website. Grant administration costs were billed using actual costs. These costs included salary and fringe for grants staff, direct support services, travel, supplies, and expense. An internal Service Level Agreement (SLA) was developed with DNR’s Management Information Systems to update and manage the online grant application system. (This budget item is included in the Contracts line in the attached Budget Table.) Applicants were required to budget for DNR Land Acquisition costs that are necessary to support the land acquisition process for parcels to be conveyed to the DNR. The Division of Fish and Wildlife staff provided ongoing technical guidance. This technical guidance helped applicants prepare grant proposals, and helped grantees meet requirements for working on state lands. Additional technical guidance was provided for land acquisitions, program planning and management, accounting and grantee payment. Grantees were paid on a reimbursement or “for services rendered” basis. Grantees must provide proof that the work was completed or a purchase made in order to receive payment. Grantees were required to provide a 10% match from nonstate sources. All match was verified before final grant payment were made.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Lee,DNR,"500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155-4020,651-259-5233,jessica.lee@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Brown, Carlton, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kittson, Lake, Lincoln, Marshall, Martin, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Otter Tail, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, St. Louis, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-partners-legacy-grant-program-phase-4,,,,
2976,"Contract Administration",2012,88000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 10b","$88,000 the first year and $87,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for expenses incurred for contract fiscal services for the agreements specified in this section. The commissioner shall provide documentation to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources on the expenditure of these funds. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,87000,,,2.24,"MN DNR","State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Appropriations to non-state entities must be made through a formal contract with a state entity that manages all of the funds for the project on a reimbursement basis. This appropriation to Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) funds the expenses incurred by the DNR in contracting, contract management, and expense re-imbursement for most of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations made to non-state entities, including both new projects funded during the biennium and existing projects funded in previous bienniums. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This appropriation, in conjunction with Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriations, was used to support the contract management program, which ensured ENRTF funds were expended in compliance with state law, session law, approved work plans, and Office of Grants Management grants policies.Services provided under this appropriation included the following:Contract Management ServicesPrepared grant agreements and amendmentsEncumbered/Unencumbered FundsExecuted Use of Funds AgreementsAdvanced funds for land acquisition (if approved)Communicated regularly with LCCMR staff and grant recipientsContract management documentation, including file managementTraining and CommunicationsTrained recipients on state grant requirementsWorked with recipients to ensure grantees understood the state's reimbursement procedures and requirementsProvided ongoing technical assistance/guidance to recipientsReimbursement ServicesReviewed reimbursement requestsArranged for prompt payment once expenses were verified eligible for reimbursementDetailed accounting by pass-through appropriation for each grant recipientFiscal, Audit, and Close-out ServicesFinancial reconciliationFinancial reportingContract management reporting (fund balance/expenditures)Examined or audited records of recipientsWorked with recipients to successful close out of grantsWorked closely with and responded to requests from the Office of the Legislative AuditorIn support of the above services to appropriation recipients, many contract management projects were completed:Two grantee surveys completed,Migration to a newly designed database,DNR, Admin, LCCMR, and LSOHC pass-through contract administration roles, processes, and guidelines finalized,Joint DNR/LCCMR/LSOHC orientation for appropriation recipients held,New DNR Grants Management Policy approved, including a financial Grants Monitoring Procedure.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Project personnel were in frequent contact with appropriation recipients and LCCMR staff. Information was disseminated through manuals, training sessions, orientations, meetings, memos, letters, emails, and phone. In addition, two new communication tools were added: a website that includes many appropriation recipient resources and frequently asked questions and a quarterly electronic newsletter, The DNR Grants Journal was established in January 2013 in order to provide another quick and effective way to communicate information to appropriation recipients. Prior issues of the DNR Grants Journal are archived on the Training page of the DNR pass-through administration website.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Amanda,Graeber,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 10","St Paul",MN,55155,(651-259-5533,Amanda.Graeber@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/contract-administration,,,,
2976,"Contract Administration",2013,87000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 10b","$88,000 the first year and $87,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for expenses incurred for contract fiscal services for the agreements specified in this section. The commissioner shall provide documentation to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources on the expenditure of these funds. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,2.23,"MN DNR","State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Appropriations to non-state entities must be made through a formal contract with a state entity that manages all of the funds for the project on a reimbursement basis. This appropriation to Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) funds the expenses incurred by the DNR in contracting, contract management, and expense re-imbursement for most of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund appropriations made to non-state entities, including both new projects funded during the biennium and existing projects funded in previous bienniums. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This appropriation, in conjunction with Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriations, was used to support the contract management program, which ensured ENRTF funds were expended in compliance with state law, session law, approved work plans, and Office of Grants Management grants policies.Services provided under this appropriation included the following:Contract Management ServicesPrepared grant agreements and amendmentsEncumbered/Unencumbered FundsExecuted Use of Funds AgreementsAdvanced funds for land acquisition (if approved)Communicated regularly with LCCMR staff and grant recipientsContract management documentation, including file managementTraining and CommunicationsTrained recipients on state grant requirementsWorked with recipients to ensure grantees understood the state's reimbursement procedures and requirementsProvided ongoing technical assistance/guidance to recipientsReimbursement ServicesReviewed reimbursement requestsArranged for prompt payment once expenses were verified eligible for reimbursementDetailed accounting by pass-through appropriation for each grant recipientFiscal, Audit, and Close-out ServicesFinancial reconciliationFinancial reportingContract management reporting (fund balance/expenditures)Examined or audited records of recipientsWorked with recipients to successful close out of grantsWorked closely with and responded to requests from the Office of the Legislative AuditorIn support of the above services to appropriation recipients, many contract management projects were completed:Two grantee surveys completed,Migration to a newly designed database,DNR, Admin, LCCMR, and LSOHC pass-through contract administration roles, processes, and guidelines finalized,Joint DNR/LCCMR/LSOHC orientation for appropriation recipients held,New DNR Grants Management Policy approved, including a financial Grants Monitoring Procedure.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Project personnel were in frequent contact with appropriation recipients and LCCMR staff. Information was disseminated through manuals, training sessions, orientations, meetings, memos, letters, emails, and phone. In addition, two new communication tools were added: a website that includes many appropriation recipient resources and frequently asked questions and a quarterly electronic newsletter, The DNR Grants Journal was established in January 2013 in order to provide another quick and effective way to communicate information to appropriation recipients. Prior issues of the DNR Grants Journal are archived on the Training page of the DNR pass-through administration website.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Amanda,Graeber,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 10","St Paul",MN,55155,(651-259-5533,Amanda.Graeber@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/contract-administration,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2024,622000,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. Sec. 3(a)(4)","$722,000 the first year and $645,000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department, the Metropolitan Council, and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2023,412000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$512000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. ","In FY23, staff will support the Coordinate with Partners pillar and manage its related programs:  1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program;  2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website;  3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ",,,,,,,,2.3,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2022,412000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$512000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. ","In FY22 staff will support the Coordinate with Partners pillar and manage its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ","In FY22, staff successfully supported the Coordinate with Partners pillar and managed its related programs:  1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program;  2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website;  3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations.  (see individual programs for accomplishments). ",,,,,,,2.1,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2021,412000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$500000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","In FY21 staff will support the Coordinate with Partners pillar and manage its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).",,,,,,,,1.7,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2020,400000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$500000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Leadership and staff support for the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ","In FY20 staff successfully supported the Coordinate with Partners pillar and managed its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see individual programs for accomplishments).",,,,,,,2.3,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2019,398000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$521000 the first year and $548000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Leadership and staff support for the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). In addition measurable goals in this area include presenting Parks and Trails Legacy accomplishments and engaging the public around future strategic directions at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair and planning to continue to that effort at the 2019 State Fair.","In FY19 staff successfully supported the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and managed its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see individual programs for accomplishments). In addition accomplishments in this area included preparations for highlighting Parks and Trails Legacy accomplishments and directions at the Minnesota State Fair in 2019 (at the DNR building). ",,,,,,,2.5,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2018,371000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$521000 the first year and $548000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Leadership and staff support for the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY18 staff successfully supported the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and managed its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see individual programs for accomplishments). In addition accomplishments in this area included preparations for highlighting Parks and Trails Legacy accomplishments and directions at the Minnesota State Fair in 2018 (at the DNR building). ",,,,,,,2.5,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2017,355000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$536000 the first year and $555000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. Of this amount $260000 the first year shall be used for a grant to the University of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes to complete a legacy tracking project and to implement a survey on use patterns user needs and perceptions related to parks and trails in Minnesota. The tracking project and survey work must be done in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.","Staff support for the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and the successful management of its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations.","In FY17 staff successfully supported the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and managed its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations. (see individual programs for accomplishments).",,,,,,,2.2,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2016,310000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$536000 the first year and $555000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. Of this amount $260000 the first year shall be used for a grant to the University of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes to complete a legacy tracking project and to implement a survey on use patterns user needs and perceptions related to parks and trails in Minnesota. The tracking project and survey work must be done in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.","Staff support for the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and the successful management of its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations.","Staff successfully supported the 'Coordinating with Partners' pillar and the successful management of its related programs: 1. Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program; 2. Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website; 3. Landscape reconstruction evaluations.",,,,50000,,,2.6,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2013,17000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(4)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,185000,17000,,1.0,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18201,"Coordinating with Partners - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective ",2012,17000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(4)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,185000,17000,,1.0,,,"Coordinating with Partner's - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan identifies its purpose to enhance coordination across the large and complex network of public, private, and non-profit partners that support Minnesota's parks and trails to ensure seamless, enjoyable park and trail experiences for Minnesotans. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the one other program that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of taking care of what we have that do not fall directly in the other related program. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Lars,Erdahl,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5643",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coordinating-partners-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2025,100000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(i)","$100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year are for accelerating completion of or updates to county geologic atlases and supplementing water chemistry or chemical movement studies. ","The DNR will continue to support specialized drilling at the Minnesota Geological Survey and water resource investigations as needed to enhance geologic atlases. The DNR is continuing dye tracing and nitrate monitoring, as well as adding enhancements to the Minnesota Groundwater Tracing Database (MGTD) through the contract with the University of Minnesota. ",,,,,,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2024,100000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(i)","$100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year are for accelerating completion of or updates to county geologic atlases and supplementing water chemistry or chemical movement studies. ","The DNR will support specialized drilling, water chemistry and dye trace studies as needed to enhance geologic atlases and other water quality investigations. ","These funds were used to improve atlas products and our understanding of water quality in southeast Minnesota. Funding also supported the Minnesota Geological Survey upgrade of their geophysics software which will greatly improve the maps that they generate. ",,,,52113,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2023,,,,,,,,,31201,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2022,,,,,"After the adjusted budget forecast a portion of the Clean Water funds from FY21 rolled forward from in FY22, the DNR Atlas staff continued the unique groundwater dye-tracing studies in the cities of Pequot Lakes and Riverton in support of the MN Department of Health's Pathogen Project to identify the source of pathogens and other contaminants in nearby water supply wells. The DNR Atlas staff also completed dye tracing at several southeastern Minnesota locations in collaboration with local partners and MPCA to understand the groundwater sources of trout streams and other surface waters and continued monitoring for flow, temperature, and nitrate concentrations at additional springs. The information is also used in developing the County Groundwater Atlas. DNR completed ten new traces including: Two traces with MDH at a Pathogen Project site in northeastern Minnesota Two traces west of Harmony in Fillmore County that greatly expanded our understanding of the Odessa springshed One trace west of Harmony in Fillmore County that importantly expanded the Engle springshed to the borders of the Big Spring Quarry One trace near Mystery Cave that assisted in delineating the springsheds of Saxifrage and Crayfish springs One trace northeast of Mystery Cave that greatly assisted in delineating the Meyer’s Spring springshed and our understanding or groundwater-surface water interactions there. Three traces at Bear Spring in conjunction with Olmsted County and U of M partners that have assisted in characterizing aquifer properties of the Galena Group ",,,,87030,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2021,150000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$150000 the first year and $150000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases. ","The May 2020 budget forecast required agencies to reduce Clean Water Fund spending by $17.6 million dollars. Funding for the atlas program in FY21 was cut but the ENRTF portion of the funding continued. ","In FY21 the DNR published the Groundwater Atlas of Winona County and continued or completed data collection and analysis for: Becker Cass Dodge Hennepin Houston Hubbard Isanti Kandiyohi Nobles Olmsted Rock and Wadena counties. DNR supported special high-quality drilling and coring to obtain detailed geologic information for atlases in Cook and Polk counties. As a result of reduced funding from DNR and the Clean Water Fund the amount of drilling scheduled for FY21 was reduced slowing overall progress for those counties. The drilling schedule was also negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced field activities. Leveraging Clean Water funding that rolled forward from FY20 the DNR Atlas staff continued groundwater dye-tracing studies in the cities of Pequot Lakes and Riverton and expanded dye-tracing activities at YMCA Camp du Nord in support of the MN Department of Health's Pathogen Project to identify the source of pathogens and other contaminants in nearby water supply wells. The DNR Atlas staff also completed dye tracing at several southeastern Minnesota locations in collaboration with local partners and MPCA to understand the groundwater sources of trout streams and other surface waters and continued monitoring at several stations for flow temperature and nitrate at additional springs. ",,,,49638,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2020,150000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$150000 the first year and $150000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases. ","In FY20 the DNR Atlas Program will use Clean Water Fund to supplement geological and water chemistry information in Dodge Olmsted Kandiyohi Rock and Nobles counties. The DNR will publish atlases for Houston Winona Morrison Redwood Brown and Kanabec counties that were partially supported with Clean Water Funds. The DNR will conduct groundwater dye tracing studies at two locations and begin work at two additional locations in support of Minnesota Department of Health studies to identify the sources of pathogens and other contaminants in water supply wells. The DNR will also conduct dye tracing at up to four locations in southeastern Minnesota to better understand the groundwater flow related to trout streams and other surface waters and continue to five monitor sentinel springs. ","In FY20 the DNR published Groundwater Atlases for Morrison Redwood Brown and Kanabec counties and continued or completed data collection and analysis for: Winona Houston Hubbard Hennepin Dodge Olmsted Becker Cass Isanti Wadena Rock and Nobles counties. Covid-19 slowed progress on several counties and shifted work activities. DNR supported special high-quality drilling and coring to obtain detailed geologic information for atlases in Lincoln Pipestone Chippewa and Yellow Medicine. Leveraging Clean Water funding the DNR Atlas staff completed groundwater dye tracing studies at McCarthy Beach State Park and YMCA Camp du Nord in support of a Minnesota Department of Health effort to identify the source of pathogens and other contaminants in nearby water supply wells. DNR Atlas staff also began work on dye trace studies in support of the pathogen project in cities of Pequot Lakes and Riverton. The DNR Atlas staff also completed dye tracing at several southeastern Minnesota locations to understand the groundwater sources of trout streams and other surface waters and continued monitoring at several stations for flow temperature and nitrate at additional springs. ",,,,113913,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2019,125000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$125000 the first year and $125000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases.","In FY19 DNR will use Clean Water Fund to supplement geological and water chemistry information in Aitkin Olmsted and Steele counties. The DNR will publish atlases for Houston Meeker Morrison and Washington counties that were partially supported with Clean Water Funds. DNR will conduct groundwater dye tracing studies at two locations in support of Minnesota Department of Health studies to identify the sources of contaminants in water supply wells. DNR will also conduct dye tracing at two locations in southeastern Minnesota to better understand the groundwater flow related to trout streams and other surface waters. ","In FY19 the DNR published Groundwater Atlases for Washington and Meeker counties and continued or completed data collection and analysis for eight others: Hubbard Hennepin Dodge Olmsted Becker Cass Morrison and Wadena. We supported special high-quality drilling and coring to obtain detailed geologic information in Aitkin Steele St. Louis Lake Dakota Pennington Otter Tail and Lac Qui Parle. Leveraging Clean Water funding the DNR Atlas staff continued a groundwater dye tracing study at McCarthy Beach State Park and began a study at YMCA Camp du Nord near Ely in support of a Minnesota Department of Health effort to identify the source of pathogens and other contaminants in nearby water supply wells. The DNR Atlas staff also completed dye tracing at four southeastern Minnesota locations to understand the groundwater sources of trout streams and other surface waters and established continuous monitoring stations for flow temperature and nitrate at three additional springs.",,,,114205,10109,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2018,125000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$125000 the first year and $125000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases.","In FY18 the DNR will publish atlases for Houston Meeker Morrison Sherburne and Wright counties and complete data analysis and draft text and figures for six others: Brown Kanabec Redwood Wadena Washington and Winona. We will support completion of special high-quality drilling and coring by the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) in Kandiyohi Rock and Nobles counties to obtain detailed geologic mapping data for Part A of new atlases. ","In FY18 the DNR published Part B atlases for Clay Sherburne and Wright counties and completed data collection and analysis for eight others: Becker Cass Houston Isanti Meeker Morrison Wadena and Washington. We supported special high-quality drilling and coring to obtain detailed geologic information in Dodge Kandiyohi Nobles and Rock counties. DNR staff completed a groundwater dye tracing study at McCarthy Beach State Park in support of a Minnesota Department of Health effort to identify the source of contaminants in nearby water supply wells. DNR also completed dye tracing at three southeastern Minnesota locations to understand the groundwater sources of trout streams and other surface waters.",,,,120045,12700,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2017,250000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","(h) $250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases.","In FY17 the DNR will publish atlases for Anoka Nicollet Sibley Renville and Clay counties and complete data analysis and draft text and figures for six others: Houston Meeker Morrison Sherburne Winona and Wright. We will continue building on Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) work in Part A of each atlas by acquiring detailed subsurface geologic data to better interpret existing well logs. We will also continue supporting MGS efforts to provide access to legacy atlas data and related MGS databases which helps us develop Part B of each atlas.","In FY17 DNR published Part B atlases for Anoka Nicollet Sibley and Renville counties and completed data analysis and draft text and figures for six others: Clay Houston Meeker Morrison Sherburne and Wright. We supported the completion of special high-quality drilling and coring by the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) in Cass Hubbard and Isanti counties to obtain detailed geologic mapping data for Part A of new atlases. We also continued to support the acquisition of legacy atlas data and related MGS databases.",,,,426559,33338,,3.3,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2016,250000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","(h) $250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases.","The DNR will complete atlases for Blue Earth Nicollet and Sibley counties. Here is a summary of our goals for each county active in the atlas program in FY2016: Clay: finish collecting expanded samples. Renville: finish collecting expanded samples and continue analyzing data and writing the report. Houston: finish collecting expanded field data; start analyzing data. Winona and Morrison: start collecting expanded field data; start analyzing data. Anoka Sherburne and Wright: continue analyzing data and writing reports. We will continue to use Clean Water Funds to build on the work by MGS in Part A of each atlas with scientific boreholes as described in the FY15 outcomes. We will also use Clean Water Funds to support MGS’s work to provide access to legacy atlas data and related MGS databases which help us develop Part B of each atlas. ","In FY16 the DNR completed the Blue Earth County atlas began the final internal and external review of the Nicollet and Sibley County atlases and made substantial progress on atlases for eight other counties. Specifically we completed data collection and continued analyzing data and writing reports for Anoka Sherburne Renville and Wright; we finished collecting expanded samples for Clay and Houston and started analyzing data for the latter; and we started collecting and analyzing expanded field data for Winona and Morrison. Also in FY16 we continued building on Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) work in Part A of each atlas and supported MGS efforts to provide access to legacy atlas data and related MGS databases. This helps us develop Part B of each atlas.",,,,515953,26915,,4.1,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2015,615000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$615000 the first year and $615000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases. ","In FY15 the DNR will complete atlases for Chisago Blue Earth and Anoka counties. We will also finish expanded field data collection for Sherburne Wright and Renville counties. Data analysis and report preparation will continue for Nicollet and Sibley counties. Data analysis will be initiated for Sherburne Wright and Renville counties. We may start data collection in Clay county. Funds will also be used to expand work by the MGS to drill scientific boreholes to acquire detailed subsurface geologic data to improve interpretation of existing well logs for Part A atlases. Funds will be used to complete data acquisition at the research borehole installed at Afton State Park and properly seal the borehole.","In FY15 DNR County Geologic Atlas staff completed the Chisago County Geologic Atlas Part B. We continued to work on the atlases Blue Earth Nicollet Sibley Renville Clay Anoka Wright and Sherburne counties. The following is a status report for FY2015 for each active county atlas: Blue Earth Nicollet Sibley Anoka: in data analysis and report preparation stage. Renville: collecting and analyzing data. Clay: started collecting data. Wright: data collection complete; in data analysis and report preparation stage. Sherburne: entered data analysis stage We used Clean Water Funds to expand the number of groundwater samples collected for each atlas project. We expanded work by the MGS to drill scientific boreholes which allowed us to get detailed subsurface geologic data. This data helps us better interpret existing well logs from Part A atlases. We also used funds to finish collecting data at the research borehole installed at Afton State Park and then to properly seal the borehole. Compared to planned outcomes for FY15 we finished most of the work we planned to do except the completion of atlases for Blue Earth and Anoka counties. The Blue Earth atlas Part B is in final draft; we continue to work on the Anoka report. We also made significant progress on the Nicollet and Sibley atlases. We did not finish collecting data for Renville County because of the laboratory data was not delivered on time but it is scheduled for the first quarter of FY16. ",,,,602706,73033,,3.4,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2014,615000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$615000 the first year and $615000 the second year are for developing county geologic atlases. ","In FY14 DNR will complete atlases for Carver and Chisago counties. DNR will also finish expanded field data collection for Anoka County. Data analysis and report preparation will continue for Blue Earth Nicollet and Sibley counties and continue or initiate data analysis for the Anoka County atlas. DNR will start data collection in Renville Wright and Sherburne counties. Vacancies will be filled and progress made on the hiring of positions for the expanded staffing level. Funds will also be used to expand work by the MGS to drill scientific boreholes to acquire detailed subsurface geologic data to improve interpretation of existing well logs for Part A atlases.","In FY14 DNR completed the County Geologic Atlas (Part B) for Carver County with the Chisago County Geologic Atlas (Part B) in final editing (publication expected September). Report preparation is underway for the Anoka County Geologic Atlas (Part B) with a draft completed. A Science Report Lead and an Editor were hired in the second half of FY14. The editor position had been vacant for about a year which delayed report preparation. The science report lead is a new position as team lead for the geographic information system (GIS)/cartography-maps/editing staff working together on atlas reports. Data analysis continued for Nicollet and Sibley counties but at a low level due to a staff vacancy. Final report preparation continued for the Blue Earth atlas. Field data collection was completed and data analysis started for Anoka county. New field data collection was initiated for Sherburne and Wright counties. Funds were used to expand the number of groundwater samples collected for each atlas project. Funds were used to expand work by the MGS to drill scientific boreholes to acquire detailed subsurface geologic data to improve interpretation of existing well logs for Part A atlases. Funds were also used to conduct scientific data acquisition at a research borehole installed at Afton State Park. ",,,,404825,50987,,3.9,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2013,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(f)","$500000 the first year and $500000 the second year are to investigate physical and recharge characteristics as part of the collection and interpretation of subsurface geological information and acceleration of the county geologic atlas program. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the county geologic atlases throughout the state in order to provide information and assist in planning for the sustainable use of groundwater and surface water that does not harm ecosystems degrade water quality or compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This appropriation is available until December 31 2014.","In FY13 DNR will complete atlases for Carver McLeod and Chisago counties. DNR will also finish expanded field data collection for Blue Earth Nicollet and Sibley counties and continue or initiate data analysis for those three atlases. Funds will also be used to expand work by the MGS to drill scientific boreholes to acquire detailed subsurface geologic data to improve interpretation of existing well logs for Part A atlases.","In FY13 DNR completed County Geologic Atlases (Part B) for McLeod county. Data analysis and report preparation was initiated or continued for Carver Chisago Blue Earth Nicollet and Sibley counties. Field data collection was completed for Blue Earth Nicollet and Sibley. No new field data collection was initiated for additional counties. Work was delayed because of understaffing due to vacancies; three atlas staff took promotions to other units or agencies. The MGS drilled several scientific boreholes for detailed subsurface geologic data to improve interpretation of existing well logs for Part A atlases.",,,,106184,,,0.5,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2012,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(f)","$500000 the first year and $500000 the second year are to investigate physical and recharge characteristics as part of the collection and interpretation of subsurface geological information and acceleration of the county geologic atlas program. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the county geologic atlases throughout the state in order to provide information and assist in planning for the sustainable use of groundwater and surface water that does not harm ecosystems degrade water quality or compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This appropriation is available until December 31 2014.","In FY 12 DNR will complete four atlases (Benton Carver McLeod Chisago) and begin data collection and analysis on three additional counties (Blue Earth Nicollet Sibley). "," In FY12 DNR completed the Benton County Geologic Atlas (Part B); data analysis and report preparation continued for Carver McLeod and Chisago Counties. Field data collection was initiated for Blue Earth Nicollet and Sibley Counties.",,,,23350,,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2011,,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(f)","$500000 the first year and $500000 the second year are to investigate physical and recharge characteristics as part of the collection and interpretation of subsurface geological information and acceleration of the county geologic atlas program. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the county geologic atlases throughout the state in order to provide information and assist in planning for the sustainable use of groundwater and surface water that does not harm ecosystems degrade water quality or compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This appropriation is available until December 31 2014.","In FY10 and 11 DNR will complete two atlases for each fiscal year.","In FY11 DNR completed the Carlton County Geologic Atlas (Part B). DNR also collected field data for Atlases in Benton Carver McLeod and Chisago Counties and continued data analysis and began report production for the Atlases in Benton and Chisago Counties.",,,,243388,32400,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
3616,"County Geologic Atlases (Part B - Groundwater)",2010,1000000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(f)","$500000 the first year and $500000 the second year are to investigate physical and recharge characteristics as part of the collection and interpretation of subsurface geological information and acceleration of the county geologic atlas program. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the county geologic atlases throughout the state in order to provide information and assist in planning for the sustainable use of groundwater and surface water that does not harm ecosystems degrade water quality or compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This appropriation is available until December 31 2014.","DNR will complete two atlases for each fiscal year.","In FY 10 DNR completed the Todd County Geologic Atlas Part B. Clean Water funding is used to improve the quality of County Geologic Atlases by collecting additional subsurface geologic samples expanding the number of sites sampled for water chemistry starting the process of installing a research well to collect stratified groundwater data from multiple aquifers and purchasing and repairing equipment.",,,,26705,30000,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) to convey valuable geologic and groundwater information and interpretations to government units at all levels, but particularly to local governments, private organizations and citizens. The MGS focuses on geology (Part A reports) and DNR focuses on groundwater (Part B reports). These provide useful information for projects completed by community planners, industry, agriculture, citizens and state agencies related to groundwater. The reports are routinely used to make informed decisions for projects related to water, natural resources, and land-use planning. Typical applications include long-term water supply planning and well construction design, wellhead protection planning, groundwater modeling, identification of valuable natural resources and planning for their use and protection, planning for landfills, septic systems, industrial sites and feedlots, emergency response to contaminate releases, and community education. When completed, the atlas is an economic benefit for a county and its communities. The DNR Atlas Program also completes specialty studies including groundwater dye tracing, monitoring sentinel springs, and projects to find the source of pathogens in groundwater and public water supplies. ","Approximately 75 percent of Minnesotans get their water for drinking and other needs from groundwater. A stable, long-term and reliable source of high quality groundwater is an economic benefit to communities. An atlas provides detailed information about an area's groundwater that helps communities find reliable water sources and manage them to maintain availability and quality for generations. Without informed water supply planning, groundwater pumping or land-use changes could impact public water quality and availability and degrade surface waters (wetlands, lakes, rivers, and unique resources such as trout streams and fens). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Putzier,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5692",paul.putzier@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-geologic-atlases-part-b-groundwater-0,,,,
32148,"Cuyuna State Recreation Area acquisition",2012,,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This project acquired ~40 acres of land for the Cuyuna State Recreation Area, and may serve to expand recreational trails or other amenities in the future.",,,2012-05-30,2013-05-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cuyuna-state-recreation-area-acquisition,,,,
2909,"Determining Causes of Mortality in Moose Populations",2012,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to determine specific causes of moose mortality and population decline in Minnesota and to develop specific management actions to prevent further population decline. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,5000,,300000,,,3.81,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Moose, one of Minnesota's prized wildlife species, are dying at much higher rates in Minnesota than elsewhere in North America. Recently observed increases in mortality rates amongst some moose in northeastern Minnesota have led to concern that the population there may be starting a decline like that seen in the northwestern part of the state, where moose populations fell from over 4,000 to fewer than 100 in less than 20 years. Additionally the specific causes of increased mortality amongst individual moose, such as potential nutritional factors, remain unknown. Scientists at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are using this appropriation to investigate the actual cause of death in recovered individual moose and determine what other factors may also be contributing. Once these causes of death and contributing factors are identified, it may be possible to implement management actions to address the overall population decline and help maintain healthy populations of moose in the state.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Erika,Butler,"MN DNR","5463C W Broadway","Forest Lake",MN,55025,"(651) 296-2662",erika.butler@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/determining-causes-mortality-moose-populations,,,,
2909,"Determining Causes of Mortality in Moose Populations",2013,300000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03f","$300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to determine specific causes of moose mortality and population decline in Minnesota and to develop specific management actions to prevent further population decline. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,300000,,,3.8,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Moose, one of Minnesota's prized wildlife species, are dying at much higher rates in Minnesota than elsewhere in North America. Recently observed increases in mortality rates amongst some moose in northeastern Minnesota have led to concern that the population there may be starting a decline like that seen in the northwestern part of the state, where moose populations fell from over 4,000 to fewer than 100 in less than 20 years. Additionally the specific causes of increased mortality amongst individual moose, such as potential nutritional factors, remain unknown. Scientists at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are using this appropriation to investigate the actual cause of death in recovered individual moose and determine what other factors may also be contributing. Once these causes of death and contributing factors are identified, it may be possible to implement management actions to address the overall population decline and help maintain healthy populations of moose in the state.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Erika,Butler,"MN DNR","5463C W Broadway","Forest Lake",MN,55025,"(651) 296-2662",erika.butler@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/determining-causes-mortality-moose-populations,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2024,500000,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2023,500000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature  but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream  or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope  success is measured by the number of projects completed combined with brief descriptions of the impact. ",,,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2022,500000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2021,500000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2020,500000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope success is measured by the number of projects completed combined with brief descriptions of the impact.",,,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2019,500000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope success is measured by the number of projects completed combined with brief descriptions of the impact.","Legacy dollars at the regional and local level were a critical flexible tool to help field staff solve significant smaller scale problems. Examples of field projects completed in FY19 include: Northwest Region: *Installed electric in two camper cabins at Glacial Lakes State Park. *Added two benches and three picnic tables to the nature play space at Buffalo River State Park. *Added 70 cubic yards of sand to the Hayes Lake beach restoring it to its historic extent. *Rebuild of the decaying Grefthen Bay deck at Hayes Lake State Park including ADA improvements. *Added a new volleyball net and sand to the volleyball court at Lake Carlos State Park. *Replaced the information kiosk at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center parking lot in Itasca State Park with a four-sided kiosk to provide additional space for visitor information. Northeast Region: *Purchased materials to repair and improve boardwalk and docks below the Chase Point Campground at Scenic State Park. *Improved accessibility by adding ADA beach mats and a wheel chair for beach area at McCarthy Beach State Park. *Installed a charging station for electric cars at Gooseberry Falls State Park. *Made repairs to a snowmobile trail in the Moose Lake Area after a storm event in October 2018. Central Region: *Installed new natural playground equipment in Mille Lacs Kathio State Park. *Rehabilitated and expanded the parking lot at the fishing pier at Father Hennepin State Park. *Created a new lifejacket station at Afton State Park. *Added wood railing to hiking trails at Interstate State Park. Southern Region: *Completed culvert work to provide efficient water flow at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. *Replaced the fireplace in the beach house at Flandrau State Park. *Completed a rip rap stream stabilization project at Fort Ridgely State Park. *Installed an eye wash station and a water heater in Blue Mounds State Park. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2018,500000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope success is measured by the number of projects completed combined with brief descriptions of the impact.","Legacy dollars at the regional and local level were a critical flexible tool to help field staff solve significant smaller scale problems. Examples of field projects completed in FY18 include: *Adding gravel shoulders to the Lake Bronson Bike Trail between the town of Lake Bronson and Lake Bronson State Park. *Improvements to swing set in the Old Mill State Park campground including new swings chains and ADA-compliant wood chips. *Rehabilitation and realignment of Hallaway Hill Trail in Maplewood State Park *Portable cart for dock winch to allow staff to move winch along the beach to install adjust and remove docks on Garden Island. *Rules signs for horse and group camps at Wild River State Park. *Rehabilitation of the campground trail at Afton State Park. *Slump repairs on the Gateway State Trail. *Repair of trail stairs at Frontenac State Park *Hired trail crew to work on hiking trail projects along the North Shore including at Cascade and Tettegouche State Parks. *Remodel of the interpretive center at St. Croix State Park including upgrades to windows doors and counter space. *Campsite rehabilitation at Side Lake and Beatrice Lake campgrounds in McCarthy Beach State Park. *Redevelopment of the Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area including a seasonal day-use area accessibility improvements and stormwater management and buffer areas to improve water quality. *New ADA concrete vault toilet at Yellow Medicine Campground in Upper Sioux Agency State Park. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2017,500000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope success is measured by the number of projects completed combined with brief descriptions of the impact.","Legacy dollars at the regional and local level were a critical flexible tool to help field staff solve significant smaller scale problems. Examples of field projects completed in FY17 include: *ADA sidewalk to vault toilets in picnic area at Buffalo River SP and at sanitation buildings at Glendalough and Hayes Lake SPs. ADA path to fishing pier at Savanna Portage SP. *installation of emergency lighting in Lake Bemidji SP sanitation buildings; *road trail and/or culvert repairs and upgrades at Maplewood Tettegouche and other SPs; *hosted a trail building class and pay for materials to complete a stone staircase at Jay Cooke State Park; *landscaping and parking lot project completion at the recently completed partnership project with the “Friends of Maplewood” State Park Sugar Shack facility; *phone and/or electrical service improvements at Bear Head Lake SP; *replace self-pay station (""iron ranger"") at Gulch Lakes Forest Campground; *dam water level control improvements at Hayes Lake SP; *adding new signs and/or gates at Hayes Lake SP Lake Carlos McCarthy Beach Grand Portage and other state parks and Cuyuna Country SRA; *and moving a camper cabin from Itasca SP to Big Bog SRA.",,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2016,500000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope success is measured by the number of projects completed combined with brief descriptions of the impact.","Legacy dollars at the regional and local level were a critical flexible tool to help field staff solve significant smaller scale problems. Examples of field projects completed in FY16 include: installation of ADA/accessible fire rings at McCarthy Beach Scenic Glendalough and other state parks; installation of ADA toilet at CJ Ramstad North Shore Trail (Two Harbors Area); installation of solar-powered water pump at Tamarack Horse Camp (St. Croix State Forest); bicycle and helmet acquisition ($300) for a pilot project to reduce fleet costs during staff patrols at Buffalo River State Park; road trail and/or culvert repairs and upgrades at William O'Brien Wild River Forestville/Mystery Cave Gooseberry (Gitchi Gummi Hiking trail connector) and Itasca state parks and Paul Bunyan State Trail; bridge repairs on the Beaver River tributary (Two Harbors Area) and at Camden State Park; phone and/or electrical service improvements at Lake Maria Wild River state parks; replacing a woodstove chimney at Mille Lacs Kathio State Park; and adding new signs and/or gates at Mille Lacs Kathio Lake Maria Wild River Kilen Woods Blue Mounds Nerstrand and other state parks; and swimming pool repair at Flandrau State Park. ",,,,500000,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2015,500000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope success is measured by the number of projects completed.","Legacy dollars at the regional and local level were a critical flexible tool to help field staff solve significant smaller scale problems. Examples of regional projects completed in FY15 include installation of handicapped accessible fire rings at Buffalo River Glendalough Maplewood and other state parks; bison-related fencing and access road at Blue Mounds and Minneopa state parks; ski trail widening at Gooseberry State Park for improved grooming; and electrical service improvements at the office and picnic shelters at Fort Snelling State Park rail bed trail repair at Zumbro Bottoms Forest Recreation Area; solving the problem of helping visitors navigate between the Munger State Trail and nearby Moose Lake State Park by installing four kiosks with maps and information; and adding new signs at Central Lakes and Heartland state trails. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2014,500000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program seeks to provide funding for regions for high priority projects that are small in nature but have high impact. An example may be rehabilitating a hiking trail that has eroded and is causing sedimentation to a nearby stream or the replacement of a hiking bridge to resolve safety issues for hikers. Because the projects are highly variable in size and scope success is measured by the number of projects completed.","This year's projects included repairs to swimming pond infrastructure and lift stations repairs to waterlines and park roads and erosion control on hiking trails.",,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
21695,"DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects",2013,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"This program provides critical assistance to MN DNR Parks and Trails Division Regional and District offices to assist with renewal and rehabilitation efforts prioritized locally by field staff. Projects include the following types: State Park Building and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance, Paved Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation, and State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal. This project is a newly reorganized budget area that consolidates these three smaller project areas reported on in previous years. ","A small portion of MN DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Funds are distributed to regional offices that achieve key programmatic objectives as part of regional planning efforts. These dollars are key to fulfilling important local initiatives and are accounted for at the end of the fiscal year. ",,2013-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-parks-and-trails-regional-renewal-and-rehabilitation-priority-projects,,,,
9818,"DNR Aquatic Habitat Program, Phase 4",2013,3480000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(a)","$3,480,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire interests in land in fee or permanent conservation easements for aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02, and to restore and enhance aquatic habitat. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. Up to $25,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund and a description of annual monitoring and enforcement activities.",,"Restored 66 acres, protected in fee 58 acres and protected in easement 93 acres of habitat ",,2736400,"Mix of cash and in-kind time from Olmsted County, City of Orononco, and Dam Safety bonding money contributed towards the Zumbro River project, Landowner donation, RIM, Game and Fish Fund, and Fish and Wildlife Acquisition Account. ",3480000,,,1,DNR,"State Government","We used a programmatic approach to achieve prioritized aquatic habitat protection, restoration, and enhancement for lakes, trout streams, and rivers across all LSOHC planning regions of Minnesota.",,"This appropriation funded a mixture of restoration, enhancement, and protection of aquatic habitat by the DNR. We were successful in completing our proposed projects, and in meeting may of the goals included in our accomplishment plan. The different projects accomplished from this appropriation are summarized below.Habitat protection was accomplished using a mixture of fee title and easement acquisition. For easements we purchased 11 parcels on trout streams located on either the North Shore or in southeast Minnesota. Easements will protect 5.3 miles of stream and 94 acres of habitat. Fee title acquisition protected 5 parcels of lakeshore, including one parcel that was purchased with funds from both ML2011 and ML2012 funding. Acreage and shoreline feet protected have been pro-rated between appropriations based in their respective contribution to the purchase price. A total of 2.6 miles of shoreline and 58 acres of habitat are protected by these parcels. The amount of habitat protected in easement and fee title falls short of our proposed outcomes for this appropriation. Because land values vary across the state it is difficult to anticipate how much habitat can be protected for a given amount of money. It is also hard to anticipate the amount of landowner donation we will receive. We were successful in leveraging an additional $1.3 million toward protection work from a mixture of sources, including landowner donation.The Mille Lacs Lake shoreland enhancement involved the removal of breakwall from a former marina that is now a DNR Aquatic Management Area. Breakwall was removed along 455 feet of shore and returned to a natural shoreline, with native riparian vegetation planted in all areas. This habitat will benefit fish species using the nearshore area of the lake as well as other wildlife such as birds, reptiles and amphibians that use a mixture of nearshore and riparian habitat.The Kingsbury Creek stream restoration project removed masonry walls that had been built along the banks through that reach and were limiting habitat. The project also included constructed a new stream channel through a reach that had previously been impounded by a dam. The stream channel was resized to appropriate dimensions, and habitat structures such as toe wood, rootwads, and cross vanes were installed. The project will benefit resident brook trout as well as steelhead that spawn and rear juveniles in Kingsbury Creek.A fish passage project at Shell Lake converted a dam into an arch-rapids, allowing fish to migrate in and out of the lake freely. Fish passage is especially important at Shell Lake, which is subject to occasional partial winter-kills. Recolonization from the Shell River will help the lake to recover from these events. This project was added to our original accomplishment plan and completed using surplus funds realized due to cost savings from other projects.A second stream habitat enhancement project was done using surplus funds. This one was located on the Pomme de Terre River, where a riffle and adjoining streambank was enhanced to provide better habitat in a former reservoir where the dam had been removed several years previous.Backwater habitat on the Mississippi River within Weaver Bottoms was enhanced to create critical backwater habitat that had been lost due to decades of sedimentation. The deepwater habitat is critical for many fish species such as bluegill and black crappie that over-winter there. The nine acres of newly enhanced habitat has shown high use by Mississippi River fish, and anglers have taken notice and are using the area as well.This appropriation funded a portion (along with the DNR's ML2013 Aquatic Habitat) of the restoration of the Middle Fork of the Zumbro River through a former impoundment known as Lake Shady. The dam had washed out in a 2011 flood, leaving behind an eroding mud flat that threatened to harm downstream reaches as it eroded, and contained poor habitat in the channels that had cut through the mud. The former dam site's grade was stabilized by creating a rapids of stable rock material, and within the former reservoir new stream channels with appropriate dimensions were constructed. Habitat in the new channels was restored to include woody material as well as rocky riffles. Re-vegetation of the surrounding reservoir sediments with native plant species will provide quality riparian and upland habitat as well. The project was completed in partnership with Olmsted County ($125,736), the city of Oronco ($83,824) and DNR Dam Safety bonding funds ($1,000,000) all contributing funding. An additional $236,540 of in-kind staff time was contributed by Olmsted County. In addition to the 147 acres of habitat restored, the project opened up access to 119 miles of stream.Stream habitat work for this appropriation and other LSOH-funded projects from other appropriations was aided by funding for a stream restoration coordinator and intern. These positions aided in survey work, design, permitting, contracting, and coordination with project partners on these complex projects. The coordinator also worked on assessing other potential projects for future LSOHC proposals.",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Nerbonne,"Mn Dept of Natural Resources","1601 Minnesota Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,651-259-5205,brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Redwood, Renville, Rice, St. Louis, Stearns, Wabasha, Washington","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region, Southeast Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dnr-aquatic-habitat-program-phase-4,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2024,3603658,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2023,2682124,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","The division's target for 2023 is to host a total of 2,000,000 visits to state park visitor centers. The division's target for 2023 is to offer more than 8,000 interpretive programs statewide. The division's target for 2023 is to provide programs for a total of 250,000 participants at state park and trail interpretive programs. ",,,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2022,2533670,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","The division's target for 2022 is to host a total of 2,000,000 visits to state park visitor centers. The division's target for 2022 is to offer more than 8,000 interpretive programs statewide. The division's target for 2022 is to provide programs for a total of 250,000 participants at state park and trail interpretive programs. ","In 2022, the division hosted 1,347,960 visits at state park visitor centers. Minnesota state parks and trails offered 6524 interpretive programs and events at state parks and trails in 2022. Through the efforts of Legacy-funded interpretive naturalists and Naturalist Corps interns, overall program attendance reached 162,957 in 2022. Although 2022 fell short of proposed measurable outcomes, programs and program attendance increased from COVID-impacted 2020 and 2021. Normal programming efforts resumed after COVID closures lifted, but numerous interpretive vacancies impacted visitor center hours and number of programs offered in 2022. ",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2021,1750227,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2020,2080961,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The division's target for 2020 is to reach a total of 2 000 000 people at state park visitor centers.",,,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2019,1405892,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division's target for 2019 is to reach a total of 2 000 000 people at state park visitor centers.","The division reached 1 891 864 members of the public at state park visitor centers in 2019. (Note: Fort Snelling State Park Visitor Center was closed most of summer 2019.) Legacy-funded interpretive services staff completed a number of exhibit projects in 2019. Most notably the Whitewater State Park Visitor Center indoor exhibit was completed.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2018,1229912,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division's target for 2018 is to reach a total of 2 000 000 people at state park visitor centers.","The division reached 1 873 478 members of the public at state park visitor centers in 2018.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2017,1375158,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division's target for 2017 is to reach a total of 2 000 000 people at state park visitor centers., The division's target for 2017 is to offer more than 8 000 interpretive programs statewide. , The division's target for 2017 is to reach a total of at least 250 000 people at state park and trail interpretive programs.","The division reached 2 134 844 members of the public at state park visitor centers in 2017., Parks and Trails offered 8793 interpretive programs and events at state parks and trails in 2017., Through the efforts of Legacy-funded Naturalist Corps seasonal and permanent interpretive naturalists overall program attendance reached 257 733 in 2017.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2016,1326894,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division's target for 2016 is to reach a total of at least 200 000 people at state park and trail interpretive programs., The division's target for 2016 is to reach a total of 2 000 000 people at state park visitor centers., The division's target for 2016 is to offer more than 9 000 interpretive programs statewide. ","Through the efforts of Legacy-funded Naturalist Corps seasonal and permanent interpretive naturalists overall program attendance reached 278 880 in 2016. This exceeds the goal of reaching 200 000 people., 2 168 511 people attended an event or visited an exhibit at a DNR Park visitor center. This is well in excess of the goal., Parks and Trails offered 8 912 interpretive programs at state parks and trails in 2016. Despite having fewer Naturalist Corps positions in 2016 we still nearly met our ambitious goal.",,,,1326894,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2015,1363693,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support of Naturalist Corps year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists., In calendar year 2008 attendance at visitor center exhibits was 1 123 534 people. The division's target for 2015 is to increase that number by 100 000 people. , The division's target for 2015 is to offer more than 9 000 interpretive programs statewide. ","Through the efforts of Legacy-funded Naturalist Corps and seasonal and permanent interpretive naturalists overall program attendance has increased by more than 37% from 219 675 in 2009 to 302 154 in 2015. This exceeds the goal of reaching an additional 50 000 people with increased interpretive staffing., 2 152 917 people attended an event or visited an exhibit at a DNR Park visitor center. This is well in excess of the goal., Parks and Trails offered 9 550 interpretive programs at state parks and trails in 2015 in excess of the goal.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2014,1417275,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In calendar year 2008 attendance at visitor center exhibits was 1 123 534 people. The division's target for 2014 is to increase that number by 100 000 people. , The division's target for 2014 is to offer more than 5 000 interpretive programs statewide. , Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support of Naturalist Corps year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists.","With a 297 978 increase since 2008 2014 visitor center attendance exceeded the goal., In 2014 a total of 9083 scheduled and requested state parks and trail interpretive programs were presented statewide. This far exceeded the 5 000 program goal., With the addition of Legacy-funded Naturalist Corps and seasonal and permanent interpretive naturalists in the spring of 2010 overall program attendance rates have increased by 31% from 219 675 in 2009 to 288 221 in 2014. This exceeds the goal of reaching an additional 50 000 people with increased interpretive staffing.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2013,942250,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The division's target for 2013 is to offer more than 5 000 interpretive programs statewide. , Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support of Naturalist Corps year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists so the goal is 269 675., In calendar year 2008 attendance at visitor center exhibits was 1 123 534 people. The division's target for 2013 is to increase that number by 100 000 people. ","As reported in previous years this measure includes the number of scheduled and requested programs plus the number of special events., With the addition of Legacy-funded Naturalist Corps and seasonal and permanent interpretive naturalists in the spring of 2010 overall program attendance rates have increased by 30% from 219 675 in 2009 to 285 723 in 2013. This exceeds the goal of reaching an additional 50 000 people with increased interpretive staffing., In 2013 reported visitor center attendance was 1 222 992. This number nearly reaches the division's goal fo 100 000 over the 2008 attendance number.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2012,942250,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In calendar year 2008 attendance at visitor center exhibits was 1 123 534 people. The division's target for 2012 is to increase that number by 100 000 people., The division's target for 2012 is to offer more than 5 000 interpretive programs statewide. , Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support of Naturalist Corps year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists.","In 2012 visitor centers at parks throughout the state saw 1 206 742 visitors. This number came close to the 1 223 534 visitor goal. , In 2012 a total of 9 156 statewide interpretive programs were offered to the public. This far exceeded the 5 000 program goal. , With the addition of Legacy-funded Naturalist Corps and seasonal and permanent interpretive naturalists in the spring of 2010 overall program attendance rates have increased by 23% from 219 675 in 2009 to 285 620 in 2012. This exceeds the goal of reaching an additional 50 000 people with increased interpretive staffing.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2011,1180000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (1)",,"In calendar year 2008 attendance at visitor center exhibits was 1 123 534 people. The division's target for this year is to increase that number by 100 000 people., The division's target for this year is to offer more than 5 000 interpretive programs statewide. , Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support from our Naturalist Corps the 80% year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists.","In 2011 due to a 3 week state government shutdown that closed parks from July 1-21 attendance at visitor centers dropped to 985 811 visitors and did not surpass the 1 223 534 visitor goal. , The division has significantly exceeded the original goal for the number of interpretive programs programs. In calendar years 2009 and 2010 5 374 and 8 571 programs were held respectively. In 2011 a total of 6 172 interpretive programs were delivered. This lower number reflects a three-week state shutdown., Interpretive programs reached 219 675 in 2009 before the addition of new Legacy-funded interpretive staff. In 2011 interpretive programs reached 216 840. These lower numbers were due to a state government shutdown that closed parks from July 1-21 typically the busiest weeks for interpretation. Legacy-funded Naturalist Corps seasonal and permanent interpretive naturalist positions reached 98 272 of the total program participants in 2011.",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
3230,"Education and interpretive services",2010,573000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (1)",,"In calendar year 2008 attendance at visitor center exhibits was 1 123 534 people. The division's target for the biennium is to increase that number by 200 000 people., The division's target for the biennium is to double interpretive program numbers to offer 5 000 interpretive programs statewide. , Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support from our Naturalist Corps the 80% year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists.","The Division of Parks and Trails has significantly exceeded the original attendance goal by steadily increasing attendance at visitor center exhibits since 2008 by 276 000 people. This was accomplished by increasing staffing at visitor centers updating exhibits and extending hours of operation., The division has significantly exceeded the original goal for the number of programs. In calendar years 2009 and 2010 5 374 and 8 571 programs were held respectively. , Since the addition of the Naturalist Corps 80% year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists in spring 2010 overall program attendance rates have increased by 21% from 219 675 in 2009 to 266 403 in 2010. ",,,,,,,,,,"The Parks and Trails Division is creating innovative programs to attract new audiences to Minnesota state parks and trails. Skill-building programs, such as ""I Can Camp!,"" provide a trial opportunity by eliminating the barriers of needing to have pre-existing knowledge or gear for the activity. Special events, such as candlelight events and First Day Hikes, generate enthusiasm and a sense of urgency to visit.  Interactive touch-screen displays, videos and podcasts keep Minnesota state parks and trails current with the ways the public wants to receive information, while engaging interpretive exhibits catch the attention of visitors. Additional naturalist positions allows the division to interact with more people, and Minnesota Naturalist Corps internships provide mentored experiences for college students. ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Conrad,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint PAul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",jennifer.conrad@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-and-interpretive-services-0,,,,
9805,"Enhanced Public Grasslands",2013,1320000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(j)","$1,320,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever in cooperation with the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society to restore and enhance habitat on public lands. The criteria for selection of projects must be included in the accomplishment plan. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the final report.",,"Enhanced 21,553 acres of prairie ",,700,"Pheasants Forever ",1320000,,,.35,"Pheasants Forever with the MN Prairie Chicken Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project used a combination of invasive tree removal, seeding, and prescribed fire to improve habitat quality, diversity, and productivity on public lands in Minnesota. As we lose habitat to conversion and encroachment, it is increasingly important to maximize wildlife production on existing permanently protected lands. Today's public lands are expected to function at the highest level for not only wildlife usability but now also for other non game rare and threatened species, pollinators, and for water quality efforts in the state. To meet today's expectations, public lands need to be enhanced from their original cover type which could have been planted with different priorities then today's. This program was developed in cooperation with the MNDNR and USFWS with the goals of developing higher quality biologically significant habitat that provide maximum usability by wildlife, pollinators, and non game species alike. PF, in cooperation with the MNDNR and USFWS, was able to contract out and enhance 21,553 acres of permanently protected public lands within this grant, which exceeded the proposed acres by 3,053 acres. PF was able to exceed the acre goal with less money than anticipated, spending only $1,308,000 of the allocated $1,320,000. Additionally PF came in under budget for personnel costs only spending $40,300. Because of the efficiency and high level of collaboration at which PF operates we are able to deliver high quality habitat enhancements at a lower than anticipated cost.This completed program enhanced 21,553 acres of permanently protected habitat and 1,148 acres of native prairie.",,"Greater than 95% of Minnesota’s prairies have been lost to the plow and development. Many of the remaining acres of native and restored grasslands have been degraded from lack of fire and the spread of invasive volunteer trees. Many of these acres have low plant diversity and are not reaching their potential for wildlife production. Many older public hunting areas were purchased as brome fields or were restored using low diversity seed mixes. As mentioned above, today's expectations of habitat cover on public lands have changed. We are demanding public lands function at a higher level for many reasons. In 1972 a Wildlife Biologist, Barnet Schranck, once said “The days for setting lands aside to be left idle for wildlife are past, and management techniques are needed to keep habitat in the more vigorous, earlier stages of ecological succession”. Here 45 years later we are facing the exact same problems, however, we have significantly less ‘idle’ lands putting more pressure on permanently protected lands to be as productive as possible. As biology advances, we understand that we need to attempt to replicate the diversity as seen in native prairies when feasible to be able to have a chance to sustain wildlife that depend on this diversity. For the sites needing a higher diversity of forbs and grasses, we used a mix of cultivation, herbicide and prescribed fire to prep the site and plant with a high diversity native grass and forb mix. Other sites may have had a good grass and forb base already but needed a prescribed fire to remove the duff layer, set back non-native grasses and to promote forb expression. Prescribed burning is a great tool for enhancing grassland habitat for waterfowl, gamebirds, and songbirds. Prescribed fire usually was conducted in the spring after the non-native grasses started growing which would set back these undesirable species giving native species a leg up. Invasive tree removal was done mechanically by using heavy equipment to cut, treat, and pile woody debris to be burned at a later date. Special considerations were taken to reduce rutting and the spread of invasive species from different sites. Tree removal was often done in the winter months when the ground is frozen. This appropriation has allowed the DNR and USFWS to enhance public lands (i.e. DNR Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and USFWS Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA)) to the new expectation the public desires. All sites were enhanced following recommendations and by working in close collaboration with the area wildlife managers. As you will see in the attachment labeled 'project list', projects were bundled together based on activity type and location in order to get the lowest possible price. For this reason most projects in bundles do not have a per tract cost, but instead a total cost for all projects in that specific bundle. To calculate the per project cost in the parcel tab we took the total bundle price and averaged it by the number of projects in that bid bundle. A few projects in the attached 'project list' show 0 acres because these same project acres were already counted within this proposal within another activity category. It is also apparent in our attached project list that some per project costs are much lower than others within the same enhancement category. These project costs differ for various reasons. One reason being that the number of woody species on the tree removal sites can vary greatly. For example, on a tract enhanced through tree removal there can be scattered removal of encroaching trees or there could be the removal of heavily wooded areas such as old building sites or larger cottonwoods surrounding a wetland. Costs vary on diversity seedings because in some cases we were able to get match from the USFWS to help lower project costs. Our goal was to get good work done at the most economical price. The average cost of enhancement in this appropriation was approximately $61.00 per acre which we feel is a great price and provides a lot of value for the money. Swan Lake Waterfowl Production Area is a good example of how funds were used to help achieve management goals. Funds were used to remove undesirable woody vegetation from grassland habitat for migratory birds. Tree removal simulates conditions that existed here before European settlement. At that time, the land was predominantly treeless due to landscape scale prairie fires, so the goal is to recreate those conditions. Swan Lake WPA was infested with undesirable woody vegetation which diminishes the habitat value of the surrounding restored and native grasslands. This tree removal project targeted the undesirable trees invading these grasslands and wetlands. Funds were spent to hire a contractor to remove and chemically treat undesired deciduous and coniferous trees and to pile trees within selected locations on the WPA. The purpose of clearing trees and understory of brush is to restore the original grassland plants and the threatened grassland dependent fauna. Trees were removed by pulling or cutting, cut stumps were treated with an herbicide. 1,148 acres of native prairie was enhanced using prescribed fire in this appropriation. Fire is critical to maintain diversity and disturbance regimes on native prairie sites to keep these ares from becoming overtaken by non-native, more aggressive grass and weed species. Native prairie was identified using MNDNR MCBS native plant communities geospatial layer and historic areal imagery. It is important to continue to periodically enhance native prairie by prescribed fire to keep these areas functioning at the highest level possible as they often support rare, threatened and endangered species that depend on high quality native prairie. PF used the approved Request for Proposal (RFP) process to solicit contractors and CCM crews to conduct enhancements on lands open to public hunting owned and managed by the DNR and USFWS. PF in collaboration with our local chapter network requested projects from every USFWS and MNDNR office within the priority area. Projects were considered based on location, type of enhancement, and other geospatial factors such as proximity to rare species, native prairie, wellhead protection areas, etc. Consideration was also given to projects within core areas of the MN Prairie Conservation Plan. We were able to “bundle” many projects into one contract (as shown in attached project list) which added to our efficiency and effectiveness. The effectiveness of PF's RFP process can be measured by the fact that PF over delivered on acres while coming in under budget as broken out in the output tables. ",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Eran ",Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever","410 Lincoln Ave S","South Haven",MN,55382,"(320) 236-7755",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,"Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhanced-public-grasslands,,,,
3214,"Enhancing ADA Accessibility",2013,350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The Parks and Trails Division set a goal to complete 4 projects to enhance accessibility at its state parks in FY13.","The Parks and Trails Division was able to meet its goal to set a goal to complete 4 projects by enhancing accessibility at two state trails and accessibility to two sanitation facility in state parks in FY13.",,,,,,,,,,"Increase access for individuals with disabilities to outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by the Division of Parks and Trails.","The Division is attempting to provide a high level of accessibility to all outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by parks and trails with a goal to make as many facilities as possible fully accessible.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-ada-accessibility,,,,
3214,"Enhancing ADA Accessibility",2012,400000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The Parks and Trails Division set a goal to complete 4 projects to enhance accessibility at its state parks in FY12.","The Parks and Trails Division was able to meet its goal to set a goal to complete 4 projects to enhance accessibility at sanitation buildings and campsites in FY12.",,,,,,,,,,"Increase access for individuals with disabilities to outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by the Division of Parks and Trails.","The Division is attempting to provide a high level of accessibility to all outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by parks and trails with a goal to make as many facilities as possible fully accessible.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-ada-accessibility,,,,
3214,"Enhancing ADA Accessibility",2011,760240,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Increase access for individuals with disabilities to outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by the Division of Parks and Trails.","The Division is attempting to provide a high level of accessibility to all outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by parks and trails with a goal to make as many facilities as possible fully accessible.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-ada-accessibility,,,,
3214,"Enhancing ADA Accessibility",2010,501000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"Improve access to 32 Parks and Trails facilities for individuals with disabilities","Completed 44 accessibility improvements within 30 State Parks and Trails locations.",,,,,,,,,,"Increase access for individuals with disabilities to outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by the Division of Parks and Trails.","The Division is attempting to provide a high level of accessibility to all outdoor recreation facilities that are managed by parks and trails with a goal to make as many facilities as possible fully accessible.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-ada-accessibility,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2025,545000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(c); M.L. 2024, Ch. 106, Article 2, Section 5","M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(c): $455,000 the first year and $455,000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other fish contaminants, including PFAS compounds, and monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. M.L. 2024, Ch. 106, Article 2, Section 5: $90,000 the second year is for assessing mercury and other fish contaminants, including PFAS compounds, and monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. This appropriation is added to the appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter 40, article 2, section 5, paragraph (c). ","In FY25, the DNR will collect fish from 130 waterbodies. Resulting sampling data will be used to determine fish consumption advisories, impairment status, and long-term statewide trends. 30 of the FY25 waterbodies were selected to overlap with a MNDNR study of zebra mussel infested walleye fisheries. Overlap of contaminants sampling with this study will help investigate the potential for increased mercury bioaccumulation in infested waters which is an emerging concern. The remaining 100 waterbody samples will consist of multiple fish species of size classes relevant to human consumption. 50 of the FY24 waterbodies will also be analyzed for PFAS. 9 river sites will also be analyzed for PCBs.   ",,,,,,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2024,455000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(c)","$455,000 the first year and $455,000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other fish contaminants, including PFAS compounds, and monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. "," In FY24 the DNR will collect fish from 130 waterbodies. Resulting sampling data will be used to determine fish consumption advisories, impairment status, and long-term statewide trends. 23 of the FY24 waterbodies were selected to overlap with a MNDNR study of zebra mussel infested walleye fisheries. Overlap of contaminants sampling with this study will help investigate the potential for increased mercury bioaccumulation in infested waters which is an emerging concern. The remaining 107 waterbody samples will consist of multiple fish species of size classes relevant to human consumption. 38 of the FY24 waterbodies will also be analyzed for PFAS. 4 of these sites will be used to compare transcriptome differences between fish in high and low PFAS concentration waters. 3 river sites will also be analyzed for PCBs. ","In FY24, the DNR collected and tested fish samples from a total of 130 waterbodies for contaminants testing. Each waterbody sample consisted of multiple fish species. Fish species and size classes’ samples were relevant to human consumption. An average of 20 fish were sampled for each waterbody with a total of 2,205 fish tested for mercury, 40 fish tested for PCBs, and 493 fish were tested for PFAS. Contaminant data were collected, processed, and delivered to MPCA partners to determine fish consumption advisories, impairment status, and long-term statewide trends.   ",,,,175941,32498,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2023,175000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(c)","$175000 the first year and $175000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other fish contaminants including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. "," In FY23 the DNR will collect fish from an additional 89 waterbodies in addition to the surplus waterbodies collected but not tested in FY22, for a total of 150 waterbodies. Resulting sampling data will be used to determine fish consumption advisories, impairment status, and long-term statewide trends. 28 of the FY23 waterbodies were selected to overlap with a MNDNR study of zebra mussel infested walleye fisheries. Overlap of contaminants sampling with this study will help investigate the potential for increased mercury bioaccumulation in infested waters which is an emerging concern. The remaining 122 waterbody samples will consist of multiple fish species of size classes relevant to human consumption. "," In FY23 the DNR collected and tested fish samples from a total of 120 waterbodies for contaminants testing. Each waterbody sample consisted of multiple fish species. Fish species and size classes’ samples were relevant to human consumption. An average of 20 fish were sampled for each waterbody with a total of 2,471 fish tested for mercury, 35 fish tested for PCBs, and 63 fish tested for PFAS. Contaminant data were collected, processed, and delivered to MPCA partners to determine fish consumption advisories, impairment status, and long-term statewide trends. ",,,,159600,11497,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2022,175000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(c)","$175000 the first year and $175000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other fish contaminants including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. ","In FY22, the DNR will test another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information other agencies use to determine fish consumption advisories, impairment status, and long-term statewide trends. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes normally tested every year for mercury and other fish contaminants using Game and Fish Funds. ","In FY22, the DNR collected and tested fish samples from a total of 116 waterbodies for contaminants testing. Each waterbody sample consisted of multiple fish species. Fish species and size classes’ samples were relevant to human consumption. An average of 25 fish were sampled for each waterbody with a total of 2,538 fish tested for mercury, 44 fish tested for PCBs, and 333 fish tested for PFAS. Fish samples from an additional 61 surplus waterbodies were sampled and samples archived for testing in FY23. Contaminant data were collected, processed, and delivered to MPCA partners to determine fish consumption advisories, impairment status, and long-term statewide trends. ",,,,159600,11497,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2021,135000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other fish contaminants including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. ","The May 2020 budget forecast required agencies to reduce Clean Water Fund spending by $17.6 million dollars. Funding for supplemental fish contaminant testing was eliminated for FY21 due in part to the inability to collect fish in as many lakes as normal. ","The May 2020 budget forecast required agencies to reduce Clean Water Fund spending by $17.6 million dollars. Funding for supplemental fish contaminant testing was eliminated for FY21 due in part to the inability to collect fish in as many lakes as normal. ",,,,,,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2020,135000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other fish contaminants including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. ","In FY20 the DNR will test another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information other agencies use to determine fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term statewide trends. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes normally tested every year for mercury and other fish contaminants using Game and Fish Funds. ","In FY20 the DNR tested another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information other agencies use to determine fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term statewide trends. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes normally tested every year for mercury and other fish contaminants using Game and Fish Funds. ",,,,126427,8572,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2019,135000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","$135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other contaminants of fish including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time.","In FY19 the DNR will test another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information other agencies use to determine fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term statewide trends. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes normally tested every year for mercury and other fish contaminants using Game and Fish Funds.","FY19 the DNR tested another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination using the Clean Water Fund to collect information other agencies use to determine fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term statewide trends. ",,,,128427,7574,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2018,135000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","$135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other contaminants of fish including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time.","In FY18 the DNR will test another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination that will be used by other agencies to determine fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term state-wide trends. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes normally tested every year for mercury and other fish contaminants using Game and Fish Funds.","FY18 the DNR tested another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information other agencies use to determine fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term statewide trends. ",,,,120258,7371,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2017,135000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","(c) $135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other contaminants of fish including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. (d)","In FY17 the DNR will test 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term state-wide trends trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis for mercury and other fish contaminants. ","In FY17 the DNR tested another 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination that is used by other agencies for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term state-wide trends. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes normally tested every year for mercury and other fish contaminants using Game and Fish Funds.",,,,126427,7574,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2016,135000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","(c) $135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury and other contaminants of fish including monitoring to track the status of impaired waters over time. (d)","Every year the DNR will test 80 lake and river sites for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.","In FY16 the DNR tested 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term state-wide trends trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis for mercury and other fish contaminants.",,,,138587,14274,,,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2015,135000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","$135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury contamination of fish including monitoring to track the status of waters impaired by mercury and mercury reduction efforts over time. ","Every year the DNR will test 80 lake and river sites for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.","In FY15 the DNR tested 80 lake and river sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term state-wide trends trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis for mercury and other fish contaminants.",,,,144237,,,0.2,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2014,135000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","$135000 the first year and $135000 the second year are for assessing mercury contamination of fish including monitoring to track the status of waters impaired by mercury and mercury reduction efforts over time. ","Every year the DNR will test 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.","FY14 the DNR tested 80 lakes and rivers sites for fish mercury contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and long-term state-wide trends trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis for mercury and other fish contaminants. ",,,,120482,4180,,0.2,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2013,130000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","$130000 the first year and $130000 the second year are for assessing mercury contamination of fish including monitoring to track the status of waters impaired by mercury and mercury reduction efforts over time.","Every year the DNR will test 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.","FY13 the DNR tested 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.",,,,113269,,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2012,130000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(c)","$130000 the first year and $130000 the second year are for assessing mercury contamination of fish including monitoring to track the status of waters impaired by mercury and mercury reduction efforts over time.","Every year the DNR will test 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.","FY12 the DNR tested 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.",,,,112245,17725,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2011,132000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","Every year the DNR will test 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.","In FY11 the DNR tested 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.",,,,107961,24038,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
3618,"Fish Contamination Assessment",2010,130000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","Every year the DNR will test 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.","In FY10 the DNR tested 80 lakes and rivers for fish contamination to collect information to be used for determining fish consumption advisories impairment status and trend markers for those sites. This is in addition to the approximately 70 lakes that are normally tested on an annual basis.",,,,,,,0.0,,,"The DNR works with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health to determine the level of contamination from mercury and other harmful chemicals in fish from Minnesota's lakes and rivers and to track the success of efforts to reduce mercury pollution. Clean Water Legacy funding is being used to significantly increase (more than double) the number of lakes and rivers that are assessed for mercury contamination on an annual basis. Fish are collected during DNR fishery surveys, processed for laboratory testing, and analyzed for contaminants. The data are processed by the DNR, shared with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Health, and long-term trends are summarized in the Clean Water Fund Performance Report. ","Many outdoor recreationists enjoy fishing and eating the fish they catch. Unfortunately, much of the fishery is contaminated with chemicals, primarily mercury. This has resulted in the issuance of a number of fish consumption advisories. Fish contaminant data provide the basis for these advisories. They also provide some measure of the threat to other fish-consuming species, including mink, otter, and loons. In addition, the measurement of mercury levels in fish provides an important indicator of progress in attempts to decrease the release of additional mercury into the environment. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Isaiah,Tolo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5138",isaiah.tolo@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fish-contamination-assessment-0,,,,
9640,"Greater Minnesota Regional Parks & Trail Coalition",2012,175000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c)(2)","(1) establish protocols to determine the origin of visitors and projection of potential use of greater Minnesota regional parks and trails; (2) collect and compile details on the facilities within the greater Minnesota regional park system; and (3) develop evaluation protocol and criteria to determine priorities for park and trail acquisition and development. No local match is required for this grant.","Directed by the MN Legislature the division will administer a grant to the Greater Minnesota Regional Park and Trail Coalition to: (1) establish protocols to determine the origin of visitors and projection of potential use of greater Minnesota regional parks and trails; (2) collect and compile details on the facilities within the greater Minnesota regional park system; and (3) develop evaluation protocol and criteria to determine priorities for park and trail acquisition and development. No local match is required for this grant.","MN Parks and Trails has administered this grant successfully.",,,,,,,,,,"This project is established by the Minnesota Legislature, directing the Department of Natural Resources to provide a grant to the Greater Minnesota Regional Park and Trail Coalition. ",,,2011-12-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Hiller,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5538",joe.hiller@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/greater-minnesota-regional-parks-trail-coalition,,,,
2937,"HCP VII - Coordination, Mapping & Data Management (1a)",2012,25000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j1a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,25000,,,0.41,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Pheasants Forever provides coordination, mapping, and data management for the Habitat Corridors Partnership. Funds are being used to coordinate the partnership, guide strategic outreach and implementation efforts, manage project data, and provide reporting and mapping of accomplishments.PROJECT OVERVIEW With continued land use changes in Minnesota, areas that once served as important areas for fish, wildlife, and plant habitat have become fragmented and disconnected resulting in adverse impacts on these ecological communities. Strategic and coordinated efforts in protection, restoration, and enhancement of lands throughout Minnesota can create land and water corridors that reconnect remaining habitat areas and reverse some of the adverse impacts. This appropriation represents the seventh phase of an ongoing effort by a partnership of state, federal, and non-profit organizations, called the Habitat Corridors Partnership (HCP), to do such strategic and coordinated land protection, restoration, and enhancement. Earlier phases of this project have resulted in the protection, restoration, or enhancement of more than 100,000 acres throughout the state. Many of these projects matched Trust Fund money with non-state funds, stretching these dollars to provide a greater benefit to the state. This phase involves eight partners and is expected to result in the permanent protection of approximately 1,100 acres and restoration or enhancement of more than 630 acres. Projects from the individual partners are listed below.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The coordination, mapping, and data management work plan provided for the timely, consistent, and accurate reporting of all Habitat Conservation Partnership accomplishments and expenditures during the project period. Duties the project coordinator included: coordinating partners, projects and cultivating partnerships; managing project data and contracting/coordinating mapping services; soliciting and compiling partner information and providing reports to LCCMR and partners; scheduling, coordinating, and chairing meetings & providing meeting minutes; coordinating public relations outreach to media; serving as primary contact for LCCMR; facilitating executive & full committee meetings and coordinating subcommittee meetings; and managing contract for administration and mapping components of the partnership. With this being the end of the formal Habitat Conservation Partnership, contracted mapping and website services were completed in November of 2013. This resulted in fewer ENRTF funds being required under this result, expending $16,503 of the budgeted $25,000. Additionally, as the partnership was winding down, less personnel time was required to conduct coordination among partners and projects, thus fewer ENRTF funds than anticipated were expended to provide the essential partnership coordination function. This work plan expended $1,286 of the budgeted $26,000 to coordinate the partnership. In total, this work plan turns back $33,211 to the ENRTF as the funds were not necessary for the completion of this work plan. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Please refer to individual partner final work plan reports for the accomplishments.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever Inc","410 Lincoln Avenue South","South Haven",MN,55382,"(763) 242-1273",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-coordination-mapping-data-management-1a,,,,
2937,"HCP VII - Coordination, Mapping & Data Management (1a)",2013,26000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j1a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,26000,,,0.41,"Pheasants Forever, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Pheasants Forever provides coordination, mapping, and data management for the Habitat Corridors Partnership. Funds are being used to coordinate the partnership, guide strategic outreach and implementation efforts, manage project data, and provide reporting and mapping of accomplishments.PROJECT OVERVIEW With continued land use changes in Minnesota, areas that once served as important areas for fish, wildlife, and plant habitat have become fragmented and disconnected resulting in adverse impacts on these ecological communities. Strategic and coordinated efforts in protection, restoration, and enhancement of lands throughout Minnesota can create land and water corridors that reconnect remaining habitat areas and reverse some of the adverse impacts. This appropriation represents the seventh phase of an ongoing effort by a partnership of state, federal, and non-profit organizations, called the Habitat Corridors Partnership (HCP), to do such strategic and coordinated land protection, restoration, and enhancement. Earlier phases of this project have resulted in the protection, restoration, or enhancement of more than 100,000 acres throughout the state. Many of these projects matched Trust Fund money with non-state funds, stretching these dollars to provide a greater benefit to the state. This phase involves eight partners and is expected to result in the permanent protection of approximately 1,100 acres and restoration or enhancement of more than 630 acres. Projects from the individual partners are listed below.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The coordination, mapping, and data management work plan provided for the timely, consistent, and accurate reporting of all Habitat Conservation Partnership accomplishments and expenditures during the project period. Duties the project coordinator included: coordinating partners, projects and cultivating partnerships; managing project data and contracting/coordinating mapping services; soliciting and compiling partner information and providing reports to LCCMR and partners; scheduling, coordinating, and chairing meetings & providing meeting minutes; coordinating public relations outreach to media; serving as primary contact for LCCMR; facilitating executive & full committee meetings and coordinating subcommittee meetings; and managing contract for administration and mapping components of the partnership. With this being the end of the formal Habitat Conservation Partnership, contracted mapping and website services were completed in November of 2013. This resulted in fewer ENRTF funds being required under this result, expending $16,503 of the budgeted $25,000. Additionally, as the partnership was winding down, less personnel time was required to conduct coordination among partners and projects, thus fewer ENRTF funds than anticipated were expended to provide the essential partnership coordination function. This work plan expended $1,286 of the budgeted $26,000 to coordinate the partnership. In total, this work plan turns back $33,211 to the ENRTF as the funds were not necessary for the completion of this work plan. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Please refer to individual partner final work plan reports for the accomplishments.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever Inc","410 Lincoln Avenue South","South Haven",MN,55382,"(763) 242-1273",esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-coordination-mapping-data-management-1a,,,,
2939,"HCP VII - Restoration & Management - Wildlife Management Areas (2g)",2012,15000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j2g","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,15000,,,0.18,"MN DNR","State Government","An estimated 200 acres of lands acquired through this phase of the Habitat Corridors Partnership are expected to be transferred to the state for designation as Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using these funds to conduct habitat restoration on these new WMA lands, as well as develop the infrastructure necessary for public access to them.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are part of Minnesota's outdoor recreation system and are established to protect those lands and waters that have a high potential for wildlife production, public hunting, trapping, fishing, and other compatible recreational uses. DNR Section of Wildlife administers and manages habitat restoration and development of infrastructure necessary for public access on lands acquired by partners for State WMAs. Habitat restoration and infrastructure development of new WMAs needs to be tied to the proposed land acquisition efforts of the Habitat Conservation Partnership (HCP). This project funding component (2g) ensured that the DNR had funding available to complete necessary initial site development and habitat restoration for newly acquired lands when they are transferred from the partner organizations to the DNR for long term management. Adequate funding ensures that newly acquired lands can be entered into the WMA system on a timely basis. Funding from this HCP project (2g) provided for the demolition of several dilapidated buildings along with site cleanup and rehabilitation at the newly acquired Dora Lake WMA in Le Sueur County. Removal of the farmstead buildings and debris at Dora Lake was an important first step in providing wildlife habitat and making the unit safe for public users. Two newly acquired WMA parcels, Rice Lake WMA in Faribault County and Sanborn Lake WMA in Le Sueur County received professional boundary surveys in preparation for posting and public use. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Outcomes from this HCP project (2g) will directly benefit public use of three newly acquired WMA properties. Safe and clearly signed WMA properties are a visible indicator of Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund accomplishments on the landscape.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Suzann,Willhite,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5235",suzann.willhite@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-restoration-management-wildlife-management-areas-2g,,,,
2939,"HCP VII - Restoration & Management - Wildlife Management Areas (2g)",2013,15000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j2g","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,15000,,,0.18,"MN DNR","State Government","An estimated 200 acres of lands acquired through this phase of the Habitat Corridors Partnership are expected to be transferred to the state for designation as Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using these funds to conduct habitat restoration on these new WMA lands, as well as develop the infrastructure necessary for public access to them.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are part of Minnesota's outdoor recreation system and are established to protect those lands and waters that have a high potential for wildlife production, public hunting, trapping, fishing, and other compatible recreational uses. DNR Section of Wildlife administers and manages habitat restoration and development of infrastructure necessary for public access on lands acquired by partners for State WMAs. Habitat restoration and infrastructure development of new WMAs needs to be tied to the proposed land acquisition efforts of the Habitat Conservation Partnership (HCP). This project funding component (2g) ensured that the DNR had funding available to complete necessary initial site development and habitat restoration for newly acquired lands when they are transferred from the partner organizations to the DNR for long term management. Adequate funding ensures that newly acquired lands can be entered into the WMA system on a timely basis. Funding from this HCP project (2g) provided for the demolition of several dilapidated buildings along with site cleanup and rehabilitation at the newly acquired Dora Lake WMA in Le Sueur County. Removal of the farmstead buildings and debris at Dora Lake was an important first step in providing wildlife habitat and making the unit safe for public users. Two newly acquired WMA parcels, Rice Lake WMA in Faribault County and Sanborn Lake WMA in Le Sueur County received professional boundary surveys in preparation for posting and public use. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Outcomes from this HCP project (2g) will directly benefit public use of three newly acquired WMA properties. Safe and clearly signed WMA properties are a visible indicator of Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund accomplishments on the landscape.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Suzann,Willhite,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5235",suzann.willhite@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-restoration-management-wildlife-management-areas-2g,,,,
2940,"HCP VII - Restoration & Management - DNR Fisheries (2h)",2012,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j2h","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,100000,,,1.3,"MN DNR","State Government","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is coordinating efforts to improve habitat for aquatic species and protect water quality on lakes, streams, and their surrounding sensitive shorelands. A total of up to 3.5 miles or 35 acres of water bodies in Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Rice, or Stevens Counties are expected to benefit from restoration activities including installation of aeration systems, development of spawning areas, installation of native vegetation, and stabilization of stream banks.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Efforts completed under this project consisted of improving water quality and fish/wildlife habitat by installing aeration systems in two waterbodies (Loon and Swansen Lakes in Waseca and Kandiyohi cos), creating and restoring a wetland (Horseshoe Lake in LeSueur Co.), stream improvement to reduce erosion (Hawk Creek in Kandiyohi Co.), and putting in a carp barrier (Diamond/Hubbard Lake in Kandiyohi Co). A total of 2,521 acres or 21 miles of shoreline were modified during this phase to create better fishing. Citizens of the state of Minnesota benefit from these projects by having a better fish community structure that is sustainable by natural reproduction. This then creates better fishing and recreation available in high priority waterbodies in the SW portion of the state. All of the projects were completed by June 30, 2014. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION As projects were completed the Department had press releases that were sent out to the local media. We also had an open house/tour for the local public who wished to visit those projects.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Linda,Erickson-Eastwood,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5206",linda.erickson-eastwood@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-restoration-management-dnr-fisheries-2h,,,,
2940,"HCP VII - Restoration & Management - DNR Fisheries (2h)",2013,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j2h","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,100000,,,1.3,"MN DNR","State Government","The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is coordinating efforts to improve habitat for aquatic species and protect water quality on lakes, streams, and their surrounding sensitive shorelands. A total of up to 3.5 miles or 35 acres of water bodies in Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Rice, or Stevens Counties are expected to benefit from restoration activities including installation of aeration systems, development of spawning areas, installation of native vegetation, and stabilization of stream banks.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Efforts completed under this project consisted of improving water quality and fish/wildlife habitat by installing aeration systems in two waterbodies (Loon and Swansen Lakes in Waseca and Kandiyohi cos), creating and restoring a wetland (Horseshoe Lake in LeSueur Co.), stream improvement to reduce erosion (Hawk Creek in Kandiyohi Co.), and putting in a carp barrier (Diamond/Hubbard Lake in Kandiyohi Co). A total of 2,521 acres or 21 miles of shoreline were modified during this phase to create better fishing. Citizens of the state of Minnesota benefit from these projects by having a better fish community structure that is sustainable by natural reproduction. This then creates better fishing and recreation available in high priority waterbodies in the SW portion of the state. All of the projects were completed by June 30, 2014. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION As projects were completed the Department had press releases that were sent out to the local media. We also had an open house/tour for the local public who wished to visit those projects.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Linda,Erickson-Eastwood,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5206",linda.erickson-eastwood@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-restoration-management-dnr-fisheries-2h,,,,
2942,"HCP VII - Shoreland Protection Program (3a)",2012,225000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,225000,,,2.31,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect approximately 500 acres of critical shoreline habitat along Minnesota's lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Pope, and Wabasha counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSIn the seventh phase of our Shorelands Protection project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners to secure permanent conservation easements on quality habitat along or containing critical riparian lands. We initiated or continued contact with more than 30 landowners and completed eight conservation easements. Collectively, these easements preserve approximately 700 acres of land - exceeding our original goal of 400 to 600 acres - and protect nearly 34,172 linear feet of fragile shoreline. Highlights from the eight completed projects include:One donated easement over 30 acres in Kandiyohi County that protected over 2,600 feet of natural shoreline along the Middle Fork of the Crow River.A complex of five easements surrounding five lakes in Becker County that protected approximately 474 acres and over 3 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Four of the five easements were donated to the Land Trust.One donated easement in Otter Tail County that protected 48 acres and over 2,900 feet of shoreline along Blanche Lake, immediately adjacent to Glendalough State Park.Another donated easement that protected 145 acres of forest and wetlands in Beltrami County and preserved almost two miles of shoreline along Black Lake and Three Island Lake.Overall, this phase of the grant program protected 269 acres of forest, 183 acres of wetlands, and over 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline.All eight projects met the following selection criteria:Habitat: quality and quantity of existing habitat on site; protects riparian areas and buffers water resourcesContext: proximity and relationship to other protected landsOpportunity: cost-benefit ratio: landowners willingness and readiness to participate nowOther Benefits: meeting multiple objectives, including visual and physical access, forestry goals, water quality, etc.Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for several completed projects. For these projects, we estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. All but one of the eight easements completed under this grant were entirely donated. The value is known for only two of the donated easements, which together total $204,000 in appraised donated value under this grant. The Land Trust purchased one of the Fischer Lakes easements for the appraised value of $170,000. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete the eight projects completed under this phase of the grant was just under $600 per acre. Cumulatively, across all phases of the HCP program, the Land Trust has completed 89 conservation easements, protecting 8,245 acres of critical habitat and more than 258,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of approximately $320 per acre. The Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources along Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land along our increasingly threatened shorelines. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant indicate that funds to purchase easements will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and LSOHC.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shoreland-protection-program-3a,,,,
2942,"HCP VII - Shoreland Protection Program (3a)",2013,225000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3a","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,225000,,,2.31,"Minnesota Land Trust","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With this appropriation, the Minnesota Land Trust plans to protect approximately 500 acres of critical shoreline habitat along Minnesota's lakes, wetlands, rivers, and streams by securing permanent conservation easements and dedicating funds for their perpetual monitoring, management, and enforcement. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Le Sueur, Otter Tail, Pope, and Wabasha counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSIn the seventh phase of our Shorelands Protection project, the Minnesota Land Trust continued to work with landowners to secure permanent conservation easements on quality habitat along or containing critical riparian lands. We initiated or continued contact with more than 30 landowners and completed eight conservation easements. Collectively, these easements preserve approximately 700 acres of land - exceeding our original goal of 400 to 600 acres - and protect nearly 34,172 linear feet of fragile shoreline. Highlights from the eight completed projects include:One donated easement over 30 acres in Kandiyohi County that protected over 2,600 feet of natural shoreline along the Middle Fork of the Crow River.A complex of five easements surrounding five lakes in Becker County that protected approximately 474 acres and over 3 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Four of the five easements were donated to the Land Trust.One donated easement in Otter Tail County that protected 48 acres and over 2,900 feet of shoreline along Blanche Lake, immediately adjacent to Glendalough State Park.Another donated easement that protected 145 acres of forest and wetlands in Beltrami County and preserved almost two miles of shoreline along Black Lake and Three Island Lake.Overall, this phase of the grant program protected 269 acres of forest, 183 acres of wetlands, and over 6 miles of undeveloped shoreline.All eight projects met the following selection criteria:Habitat: quality and quantity of existing habitat on site; protects riparian areas and buffers water resourcesContext: proximity and relationship to other protected landsOpportunity: cost-benefit ratio: landowners willingness and readiness to participate nowOther Benefits: meeting multiple objectives, including visual and physical access, forestry goals, water quality, etc.Additionally, the Land Trust prepared baseline property reports for each easement, detailing the condition of the property for future monitoring and enforcement. To fund this required perpetual obligation, the Land Trust dedicated funds to its segregated Stewardship and Enforcement Fund for several completed projects. For these projects, we estimated the anticipated annual expenses of each project and the investment needed to generate annual income sufficient to cover these expenses in perpetuity - all in accordance with our internal policies and procedures as approved by LCCMR. We will report to LCCMR annually on the status of the Stewardship and Enforcement Fund and the easements acquired with funds from this grant. All but one of the eight easements completed under this grant were entirely donated. The value is known for only two of the donated easements, which together total $204,000 in appraised donated value under this grant. The Land Trust purchased one of the Fischer Lakes easements for the appraised value of $170,000. The cost to the State of Minnesota to complete the eight projects completed under this phase of the grant was just under $600 per acre. Cumulatively, across all phases of the HCP program, the Land Trust has completed 89 conservation easements, protecting 8,245 acres of critical habitat and more than 258,000 feet of shoreline, at a cost to the State of approximately $320 per acre. The Land Trust's work on this project continues to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of working with conservation easements to protect natural and scenic resources along Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and streams, as the cost to the State was well below the cost to purchase land along our increasingly threatened shorelines. This grant continued to generate interest among landowners, and therefore, ongoing funding will be important to sustained success. Additionally, our experiences during this phase of the grant indicate that funds to purchase easements will be necessary in the future as work becomes more targeted, selective, and focused on building complexes of protected land. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Land Trust disseminated information about the specific land protection projects completed under this grant though our newsletter, email updates, web site, and press releases. The Land Trust also shared information about conservation easements generally and our experience with our partner organizations, other easement holders, local communities, as well as policy makers including members of the LCCMR and LSOHC.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Strommen,"Minnesota Land Trust","2356 University Ave W, Ste 240","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 647-9590",sstrommen@mnland.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cass, Clay, Douglas, Faribault, Freeborn, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Meeker, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shoreland-protection-program-3a,,,,
2943,"HCP VII - Shallow Lake Conservation Easements (3c)",2012,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3c","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,2.52,"Ducks Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This appropriation is enabling Ducks Unlimited to help state and federal wildlife conservation agencies protect and restore shallow lakes for waterfowl. Conservation easements will be acquired on approximately 150 acres of privately owned shoreland and up to 60 acres of lands previously converted for cropping will be restored back to wildlife habitat. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Beltrami, Douglas, Freeborn, Grant, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Swift, and Wright counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Shallow lakes represent the core of Minnesota's remaining waterfowl habitat. Shallow lakes are defined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as basins 50 acres or larger with maximum depth of 15 feet or less. To help protect shallow lakes of importance to waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited (DU) works with private landowners to limit future subdivision and development of shoreland around shallow lakes by securing permanent DU conservation easements, and restores agricultural lands back to habitat where possible. Through this grant, DU conducted landowner outreach to promote conservation easements to private landowners on select shallow lakes of importance to waterfowl, and offered to purchase or accept donated permanent conservation easements on shallow lakes DU has prioritized for shoreland protection. These included Lake Christina in Douglas County, Fish Lake in Stearns County, Cedar Lake in Meeker County, and Geneva Lake in Freeborn County. This effort addresses the goal of protecting lands adjacent to shallow lakes as outlined in the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources' ""Six-Year Strategic Plan for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund"" and in the Minnesota DNR's ""Duck Recovery Plan"". DU attempted to work with 12 landowners on these lakes to secure conservation easements. Most were either non-responsive or declined to consider conservation easements for various reasons, and none were willing to consider donating easements due to the impact on the value of their land. Five landowners agreed to consider selling conservation easements, and easements were appraised. Three of these landowners declined to proceed, whereas two ultimately agreed to sell conservation easements. DU subsequently closed two purchased conservation easements permanently protecting 33 acres on Cedar Lake in Meeker County and 70 acres on Lake Christina in Douglas County. Of these 103.8 acres, 53 acres on Lake Christina were restored and the remaining 48 acres were intact natural habitats. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Conservation easement land protection deals involve private landowners, and publicity of those legal arrangements is a sensitive issue. DU will report accomplishments through the LCCMR website and in DU publications such as our Living Lakes Initiative progress reports.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited Inc","311 E Geneva Rd NE",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shallow-lake-conservation-easements-3c,,,,
2943,"HCP VII - Shallow Lake Conservation Easements (3c)",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3c","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,2.52,"Ducks Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This appropriation is enabling Ducks Unlimited to help state and federal wildlife conservation agencies protect and restore shallow lakes for waterfowl. Conservation easements will be acquired on approximately 150 acres of privately owned shoreland and up to 60 acres of lands previously converted for cropping will be restored back to wildlife habitat. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Beltrami, Douglas, Freeborn, Grant, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Swift, and Wright counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Shallow lakes represent the core of Minnesota's remaining waterfowl habitat. Shallow lakes are defined by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as basins 50 acres or larger with maximum depth of 15 feet or less. To help protect shallow lakes of importance to waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited (DU) works with private landowners to limit future subdivision and development of shoreland around shallow lakes by securing permanent DU conservation easements, and restores agricultural lands back to habitat where possible. Through this grant, DU conducted landowner outreach to promote conservation easements to private landowners on select shallow lakes of importance to waterfowl, and offered to purchase or accept donated permanent conservation easements on shallow lakes DU has prioritized for shoreland protection. These included Lake Christina in Douglas County, Fish Lake in Stearns County, Cedar Lake in Meeker County, and Geneva Lake in Freeborn County. This effort addresses the goal of protecting lands adjacent to shallow lakes as outlined in the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources' ""Six-Year Strategic Plan for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund"" and in the Minnesota DNR's ""Duck Recovery Plan"". DU attempted to work with 12 landowners on these lakes to secure conservation easements. Most were either non-responsive or declined to consider conservation easements for various reasons, and none were willing to consider donating easements due to the impact on the value of their land. Five landowners agreed to consider selling conservation easements, and easements were appraised. Three of these landowners declined to proceed, whereas two ultimately agreed to sell conservation easements. DU subsequently closed two purchased conservation easements permanently protecting 33 acres on Cedar Lake in Meeker County and 70 acres on Lake Christina in Douglas County. Of these 103.8 acres, 53 acres on Lake Christina were restored and the remaining 48 acres were intact natural habitats. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Conservation easement land protection deals involve private landowners, and publicity of those legal arrangements is a sensitive issue. DU will report accomplishments through the LCCMR website and in DU publications such as our Living Lakes Initiative progress reports.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited Inc","311 E Geneva Rd NE",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-shallow-lake-conservation-easements-3c,,,,
2944,"HCP VII - Wetlands Reserve Program (3d)",2012,387000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3d","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,4000000,,387000,,,6.9,"Ducks Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Ducks Unlimited are working together to provide technical assistance to landowners that that will result in the protection of approximately 2,500 acres of prairies and wetlands in southern and western Minnesota. As a result of this appropriation, an estimated $4 million of additional funding for conservation is anticipated to be provided in match by the federal Wetland Reserve Program.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Most of Minnesota's prairie wetlands and nearly all of our native prairie grasslands have been converted to agriculture or other uses. Restoring and protecting restored native prairie and prairie wetland complexes is a priority for the state as outlined in Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan. The federal Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) administered by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is an important voluntary conservation easement program available to landowners to restore and protect prairie wetland complexes on private land. The objective of the WRP is to restore and protect wetlands and adjacent upland habitats to benefit migratory birds and other wildlife, and improve water quality. To accelerate the WRP in Minnesota, Ducks Unlimited (DU) partnered with the USDA's NRCS to provide technical assistance through eight grant-funded wetland restoration specialist consultants contracted to help NRCS promote and secure new WRP applications and plan and implement restorations on WRP easements secured in previous years. In addition, DU provided engineering services to assist NRCS with survey and preliminary design of two larger wetland restorations requiring complex water control structures to restore wetland hydrology. Through this grant, DU consultant specialists promoted WRP to 955 private landowners, secured/completed/submitted 83 WRP applications, developed or modified 174 WRP conservation plans to guide restoration of WRP easements, designed 15 water control structures for wetland restorations, and helped restore 192 wetlands on WRP easements. In addition, Ducks Unlimited wetland engineers also completed a preliminary engineering report for the large 4,000-acre Crooked Lake restoration project in Douglas County to help inform and guide future landowner outreach efforts, and completed engineering design plans for restoration of the 100-acre Rasmus Lake wetland project in Kandiyohi County. This technical assistance helped NRCS close 36 new WRP easements at a federal cost of $3,985,375 that protects 3,130 acres in Minnesota during this grant period. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Ducks Unlimited consultants promoted the WRP through SWCD newsletters, articles in local newspapers, and in an article written by DU volunteers in the spring 2013 DU state newsletter Cattails. Two DU consultants also gave a PowerPoint slide presentation on the WRP partnership with NRCS at the February 2012 DU state convention.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited Inc","311 E Geneva Rd NE",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-wetlands-reserve-program-3d,,,,
2944,"HCP VII - Wetlands Reserve Program (3d)",2013,388000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j3d","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,388000,,,6.9,"Ducks Unlimited, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Ducks Unlimited are working together to provide technical assistance to landowners that that will result in the protection of approximately 2,500 acres of prairies and wetlands in southern and western Minnesota. As a result of this appropriation, an estimated $4 million of additional funding for conservation is anticipated to be provided in match by the federal Wetland Reserve Program.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Most of Minnesota's prairie wetlands and nearly all of our native prairie grasslands have been converted to agriculture or other uses. Restoring and protecting restored native prairie and prairie wetland complexes is a priority for the state as outlined in Minnesota's Prairie Conservation Plan. The federal Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) administered by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is an important voluntary conservation easement program available to landowners to restore and protect prairie wetland complexes on private land. The objective of the WRP is to restore and protect wetlands and adjacent upland habitats to benefit migratory birds and other wildlife, and improve water quality. To accelerate the WRP in Minnesota, Ducks Unlimited (DU) partnered with the USDA's NRCS to provide technical assistance through eight grant-funded wetland restoration specialist consultants contracted to help NRCS promote and secure new WRP applications and plan and implement restorations on WRP easements secured in previous years. In addition, DU provided engineering services to assist NRCS with survey and preliminary design of two larger wetland restorations requiring complex water control structures to restore wetland hydrology. Through this grant, DU consultant specialists promoted WRP to 955 private landowners, secured/completed/submitted 83 WRP applications, developed or modified 174 WRP conservation plans to guide restoration of WRP easements, designed 15 water control structures for wetland restorations, and helped restore 192 wetlands on WRP easements. In addition, Ducks Unlimited wetland engineers also completed a preliminary engineering report for the large 4,000-acre Crooked Lake restoration project in Douglas County to help inform and guide future landowner outreach efforts, and completed engineering design plans for restoration of the 100-acre Rasmus Lake wetland project in Kandiyohi County. This technical assistance helped NRCS close 36 new WRP easements at a federal cost of $3,985,375 that protects 3,130 acres in Minnesota during this grant period. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Ducks Unlimited consultants promoted the WRP through SWCD newsletters, articles in local newspapers, and in an article written by DU volunteers in the spring 2013 DU state newsletter Cattails. Two DU consultants also gave a PowerPoint slide presentation on the WRP partnership with NRCS at the February 2012 DU state convention.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited Inc","311 E Geneva Rd NE",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-wetlands-reserve-program-3d,,,,
2946,"HCP VII - TPLs Critical Lands Protection Program (4c)",2012,245000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j4c","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,245000,,,1.98,"The Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Trust for Public Land is using this appropriation to acquire in fee title approximately 44 acres of high quality habitat and convey it the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for long-term stewardship and protection. Priority will be given to shoreland and other lands that provide natural buffers to water resources. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Hubbard, Kandiyohi, LeSueur, and Rice counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS On June 16, 2013 The Trust for Public Land (TPL) acquired 120 acres of high quality habitat on Upper Cullen Lake in Crow Wing County, containing over 2,700 feet of lakeshore and 1,000 feet of a designated trout stream. TPL immediately conveyed the land to Crow Wing County, who added the land to its adjacent Memorial Forest and will manage the land for public hunting, fishing, and hiking. The $610,000 in total funding for the acquisition of the 120 acres of this property was as follows: land value donations for 24 acres valued at $120,000 and Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for 96 acres at $490,000. The land protected has high biodiversity significance according to Minnesota County Biological Survey. It provides critical habitat for a variety of species, including many of those in greatest conservation need including Bald Eagles and Blandings Turtles. It also is less than a mile from critical habitat for the Least Darter, the Red Shouldered Hawk, and Colonial Waterbird nesting areas. Protection of this land has been a priority of DNR for many years, as well as a priority to the Brainerd Lakes Area Conservation Collaborative Framework for Conservation and Recreation Planning. Conservation of the Upper Cullen property not only protected high quality habitat that was threatened with development, but it has also enabled connections with existing public land, provided public lake access and recreation opportunities, and prevented forest fragmentation. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Several local papers covered the acquisition of the Upper Cullen Lake land: http://pineandlakes.com/echo-news/2013-08-06/natural-area-on-upper-cullen-lake-protected; http://www.cullenlakes.org/ccfall13.html. Information about this acquisition is posted on TPL's website: www.tpl.org. Information about the Upper Cullen protection effort has also been disseminated through its network of supporters which include: Cullen Lakes Association, Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation, Crow Wing Lakes and River Association, Anglers for Habitat, Trout Unlimited, Crow Wing County, Pelican Township, and the MN Department of Natural Resources.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Ave W, Ste 300","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 999-5307",rjm@tpl.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-tpls-critical-lands-protection-program-4c,,,,
2946,"HCP VII - TPLs Critical Lands Protection Program (4c)",2013,245000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j4c","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,245000,,,1.97,"The Trust for Public Land","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Trust for Public Land is using this appropriation to acquire in fee title approximately 44 acres of high quality habitat and convey it the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for long-term stewardship and protection. Priority will be given to shoreland and other lands that provide natural buffers to water resources. Lands being considered for permanent protection in this round of funding are located in Hubbard, Kandiyohi, LeSueur, and Rice counties.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS On June 16, 2013 The Trust for Public Land (TPL) acquired 120 acres of high quality habitat on Upper Cullen Lake in Crow Wing County, containing over 2,700 feet of lakeshore and 1,000 feet of a designated trout stream. TPL immediately conveyed the land to Crow Wing County, who added the land to its adjacent Memorial Forest and will manage the land for public hunting, fishing, and hiking. The $610,000 in total funding for the acquisition of the 120 acres of this property was as follows: land value donations for 24 acres valued at $120,000 and Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for 96 acres at $490,000. The land protected has high biodiversity significance according to Minnesota County Biological Survey. It provides critical habitat for a variety of species, including many of those in greatest conservation need including Bald Eagles and Blandings Turtles. It also is less than a mile from critical habitat for the Least Darter, the Red Shouldered Hawk, and Colonial Waterbird nesting areas. Protection of this land has been a priority of DNR for many years, as well as a priority to the Brainerd Lakes Area Conservation Collaborative Framework for Conservation and Recreation Planning. Conservation of the Upper Cullen property not only protected high quality habitat that was threatened with development, but it has also enabled connections with existing public land, provided public lake access and recreation opportunities, and prevented forest fragmentation. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Several local papers covered the acquisition of the Upper Cullen Lake land: http://pineandlakes.com/echo-news/2013-08-06/natural-area-on-upper-cullen-lake-protected; http://www.cullenlakes.org/ccfall13.html. Information about this acquisition is posted on TPL's website: www.tpl.org. Information about the Upper Cullen protection effort has also been disseminated through its network of supporters which include: Cullen Lakes Association, Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation, Crow Wing Lakes and River Association, Anglers for Habitat, Trout Unlimited, Crow Wing County, Pelican Township, and the MN Department of Natural Resources.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Robert,McGillivray,"The Trust for Public Land","2610 University Ave W, Ste 300","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 999-5307",rjm@tpl.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-tpls-critical-lands-protection-program-4c,,,,
2948,"HCP VII - Habitat Acquisition – DNR Professional Services (4i)",2012,10000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j4i","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,10000,,,0.17,"MN DNR","State Government","An estimated 400 acres acquired by other Habitat Corridors Partnership (HCP) partners is expected to be transferred to the DNR for long-term management during this phase of the partnership. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using these funds to cover professional services costs associated with these property transfers.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The purpose of this funding was to help cover the cost of professional services related to transfer of Wildlife Management Area (WMA) property to the DNR from Habitat Conservation Partnership (HCP) partners. Several HCP partners have received funding for WMA acquisition. The process of conveying title to this land from partner to DNR results in direct costs to DNR for things such as staff time for DNR Division of Lands and Minerals and the Attorney General's Office, survey costs, recording fees, abstracting fees, property taxes, and deed taxes. These costs can be considerable and often create strain on other DNR budgets. This funding has supported the conveyance of thirteen WMA parcels from three HCP partners. These thirteen parcels added over 840 acres to the WMA system to be permanently protected and open to public hunting, fishing, and trapping. Although this was a 36-month (FY12 to FY14) appropriation, it was largely spent in the first 18 months. Therefore most of the FY13 and FY14 costs for conveyance of these lands have been paid from other DNR budgets. For these 13 properties approximately $21,500 has come from those other budgets. This illustrates that the costs associated with conveying land acquired by partners are protracted and do not end once the land is acquired. Appropriations that fund acquisition of land to be conveyed to DNR need to adequately budget for associated costs. This will ensure that newly acquired lands can be entered into DNR's Outdoor Recreation System in a timely manner, and that other DNR budgets do not bear the brunt of such costs. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Acquired parcels are found on the DNR Recreation Compass and on DNR's website at www.mndnr.gov. In addition, HCP partners may have published news releases, articles, or other documents regarding these parcels. It was not the intent of this appropriation to fund or orchestrate dissemination. Dissemination was a function of the funding provided to the HCP partners that acquired and reported upon the land.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Walsh,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5233",rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-habitat-acquisition-dnr-professional-services-4i,,,,
2948,"HCP VII - Habitat Acquisition – DNR Professional Services (4i)",2013,10000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04j4i","$1,737,000 the first year and $1,738,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for the acceleration of agency programs and cooperative agreements. Of this appropriation, $125,000 the first year and $125,000 the second year are to the commissioner of natural resources for agency programs and $3,225,000 is for agreements as follows: $637,000 the first year and $638,000 the second year with Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; $38,000 the first year and $37,000 the second year with Friends of Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District; $25,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe; $225,000 the first year and $225,000 the second year with Minnesota Land Trust; $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year with Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust, Inc.; $242,000 the first year and $243,000 the second year with Pheasants Forever, Inc.; and $245,000 the first year and $245,000 the second year with The Trust for Public Land to plan, restore, and acquire fragmented landscape corridors that connect areas of quality habitat to sustain fish, wildlife, and plants. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is an authorized cooperating partner in the appropriation. Expenditures are limited to the project corridor areas as defined in the work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum habitat and facility management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation may not be used for the purchase of habitable residential structures, unless expressly approved in the work program. All conservation easements must be perpetual and have a natural resource management plan. Any land acquired in fee title by the commissioner of natural resources with money from this appropriation must be designated as an outdoor recreation unit under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.07. The commissioner may similarly designate any lands acquired in less than fee title. A list of proposed restorations and fee title and easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. An entity who acquires a conservation easement with appropriations from the trust fund must have a long-term stewardship plan for the easement and a fund established for monitoring and enforcing the agreement. Money appropriated from the trust fund for easement acquisition may be used to establish a monitoring, management, and enforcement fund as approved in the work program. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring, management, and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,10000,,,0.16,"MN DNR","State Government","An estimated 400 acres acquired by other Habitat Corridors Partnership (HCP) partners is expected to be transferred to the DNR for long-term management during this phase of the partnership. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using these funds to cover professional services costs associated with these property transfers.OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The purpose of this funding was to help cover the cost of professional services related to transfer of Wildlife Management Area (WMA) property to the DNR from Habitat Conservation Partnership (HCP) partners. Several HCP partners have received funding for WMA acquisition. The process of conveying title to this land from partner to DNR results in direct costs to DNR for things such as staff time for DNR Division of Lands and Minerals and the Attorney General's Office, survey costs, recording fees, abstracting fees, property taxes, and deed taxes. These costs can be considerable and often create strain on other DNR budgets. This funding has supported the conveyance of thirteen WMA parcels from three HCP partners. These thirteen parcels added over 840 acres to the WMA system to be permanently protected and open to public hunting, fishing, and trapping. Although this was a 36-month (FY12 to FY14) appropriation, it was largely spent in the first 18 months. Therefore most of the FY13 and FY14 costs for conveyance of these lands have been paid from other DNR budgets. For these 13 properties approximately $21,500 has come from those other budgets. This illustrates that the costs associated with conveying land acquired by partners are protracted and do not end once the land is acquired. Appropriations that fund acquisition of land to be conveyed to DNR need to adequately budget for associated costs. This will ensure that newly acquired lands can be entered into DNR's Outdoor Recreation System in a timely manner, and that other DNR budgets do not bear the brunt of such costs. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Acquired parcels are found on the DNR Recreation Compass and on DNR's website at www.mndnr.gov. In addition, HCP partners may have published news releases, articles, or other documents regarding these parcels. It was not the intent of this appropriation to fund or orchestrate dissemination. Dissemination was a function of the funding provided to the HCP partners that acquired and reported upon the land.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Rick,Walsh,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 20","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5233",rick.walsh@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hcp-vii-habitat-acquisition-dnr-professional-services-4i,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2024,400000,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2023,150000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2022,400000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2021,305000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2020,305000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","FY20 Proposed Activities -Update the Project Proposal & Prioritization database & application based on new requirements in FY19. This is used by staff to propose projects & route them through regional & central office reviews. -Complete the development & deployment of the Public Water Access Operations Application a suite of desktop/mobile applications that support condition assessments generate work orders & accomplishment reporting for Water Access Site operations. This will enable field staff to incorporate daily work information so management has the tools to analyze information & measure outcomes. -Migrate trails & roads information & capture business requirements for the creation of the user interface. Migrate geospatial components into the new structure & gather business requirements & work flows to develop an interface for spatial data collection mapping & attribution. -Gather business requirements for the Parks & Trails utilities & infrastructure database. Gather the needed business requirements to provide a means for State Parks SRAs State Waysides & State Forest Campground facilities to collect data on utility line placement & overall infrastructure maintained at each site. -Enhance existing interface for State Parks SRAs State Waysides & State Forest Campground facility data. Enhance the existing data interface to enable improved user/administrative interaction. -Continue to leverage authoritative data from EIS for web content & reports. Collect business requirements & enhance the EIS to provide immediate access for frequently needed info & produce established annual reports. -Improve security & safety for staff & visitors to state parks by installing video security cameras at locations throughout MN. -Improve the security of Point of Sale transactions using credit cards by meeting Purchasing Card Industry standards for compliance. This includes network configuration changes & the addition of single purpose POS stations. ",,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2019,420000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","FY19 Proposed Activities - Design and development of the Public Water Access Operations Application – Develop desktop and mobile applications and tools to support condition assessments generate work orders and accomplishment reporting for Water Access Site operations. This will enable field staff to incorporate daily work information so that management has the tools to analyze information and measure outcomes to assess future workloads and budgets. - Migrate trails and roads information and capture business requirements for the creation of the user interface – Migrate geospatial components of roads and trails data into the new structure and gather business requirements and work flows to develop an interface for spatial data collection mapping and attribution. This will allow field staff to actively manage road and trail data with a consistent integrated approach. - Gather business requirements for the Parks and Trails utilities and infrastructure database – Gather the needed business requirements to provide a means for State Parks State Recreation Areas State Waysides and State Forest Campground facilities to collect data on utility line placement and overall infrastructure maintained at each site. The data will enhance knowledge of utilities on site. - Enhance existing interface for State Parks State Recreation Areas State Waysides and State Forest Campground facility data - Enhance the existing data interface to enable improved user and administrative interaction. The enhancements will include functional and efficient tools to enable customized presentation and expedite editing within the application. - Continue to leverage authoritative data from EIS for web content and reports. Collect business requirements and enhance the EIS to provide immediate access for frequently needed information and produce established annual reports.","FY19 Outcomes -Continued to support the Minnesota Great Outdoors application by providing updated DNR Parks and Trails managed park and trail locational and amenity data. -Initiated the design and development of the Public Water Access Operations tool and completed the desktop component of the application and used it to record management activities at Water Access Sites. -Built a mobile tool to facilitate the update of more than 500 photographs of State Park Campsites that are available for review through the State Park Reservation system for citizens when making reservations. -Updated the Point of Interest tool that is used by State park staff to augment cartographic products that are provided to visitors for orientation and wayfinding. -Expanded and built out the Enterprise Information System to include additional feature attributes associated with Water Access Sites that were identified as necessary by the Water Access Site Operations team. -Gather business requirements for an update to the existing Project Proposal and Prioritization system that is used by State Park and Trails staff to document and propose projects that are then routed through Regional and Central Office review and approval. -Installed 49 video security cameras at 12 state park locations statewide improving the safety and security for staff and visitors. Sites include Afton State Park Big Bog Recreation Area Beaver Creek State Park Great River Bluff State Park Interstate State Park Lake Bemidji State Park Lake Bronson State Park Lake Maria State Park Old Mill State Park Red River State Recreation Area William 0’Brien State Park and Zippel Bay State Park. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2018,225803,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","FY18 Proposed Activities - Convert geospatial component of roads and trails data into new structure and develop an interface for spatial data collection mapping and attribution. This will allow field staff to actively manage road and trail data with a consistent integrated approach. - Enhance existing interface for State Parks State Recreation Areas State Waysides and State Forest Campground facility data to enable improved user and administrative access. The enhancements will enable customized presentation and editing within the application. - Elicit and analyze requirements and develop desktop and mobile application tools to support condition assessments generate work orders and accomplishment reporting for Water Access Site operations. This will enable field staff to incorporate updated information management tools into daily work. - Continue to leverage authoritative data from EIS for web content and reports. Collect business requirements and enhance the EIS to provide immediate access for frequently needed information and produce established annual reports. ","FY18 Outcomes - Develop the data migration process and the improvement of trail and road information - The improvement of trails and roads data along with the continued migration of the data into a new structure will assist in the development of an interface for data collection validation and archiving spatial and attribute information. This will allow field staff to actively manage road and trail data with a consistent integrated approach. - Captured business requirements and work flows analysis for the Public Water Access Operations Application – Information gathering for desktop and mobile applications and tools to support condition assessments generate work orders and accomplishment reporting for Water Access Site operations. This will enable field staff to incorporate daily work information so that management has the tools to analyze information and measure outcomes to assess future workloads and budgets. - Supported development of the Minnesota Great Outdoors Application – Provide information to support the web application to assist the public to search for parks trails and outdoor recreation opportunities near-by. Multiple agencies collaborated on the site's design and development. - Development and collection of historical features throughout Parks and Trails – Development of the data structure and tools to collect historical features found on Parks and Trails lands. This will help staff to know where these sites of historical significance exist in the event of natural disaster site development or further historical research. - Development and creation of a web application for the validation of water buffers – The development and creation of a water buffer application used in validating the criteria of water buffer law as it pertains to state owned lands. This will assist in pinpointing problem areas of erosion and remedial plans needed to correct the issue.",,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2017,180000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","FY17 Proposed Activities -Complete design of geospatial component of trails data and develop an interface for spatial data collection mapping and attribution. This will allow field staff to actively manage trail data. -Enhance existing interface for State Parks State Recreation Areas State Waysides and State Forest Campground facility data including locations and pictures of campsites. -Develop interfaces for data maintenance and reporting of State and Local Water Access Sites. -Continue to leverage authoritative data from EIS for web content and reports. ","FY17 Outcomes - Enterprise Information System - Develop data interfaces for maintenance and reporting of State Water Access Sites – A data maintenance interface was completed for State Public Water Access Sites; DNR Parks and Trails staff have access to maintain authoritative data about the facilities present at these management units. Additional functionality was added to support the addition of new facilities and the removal/retirement of facilities that no longer exist. - Develop authoritative content for data-driven web content and pages (ParkFinder Calendar of Events Parks’ individual pages) – DNR’s web content managers continue to integrated several components of the EIS information to feed web pages. Derived products in GIS format continue to be maintained as changes to the Parks and Trails asset inventory changes These data have also been published to the State Geospatial data portal. - Establish a framework to operationalize authoritative data – A framework to publish data content from EIS has been created and is being expanded as more data enters the system. - Captured over 17 000 pictures of campsites at State Parks across the state including 80% of campsites and integrated into Parks online Reservation System. FY17 outcomes - other IT related: - Placement of new security camera systems or the upgrade of current security systems at twenty three State Parks for increased safety and security. - Upgraded internet connections new WIFI and office upgrades at thirty five State Parks. - Completed the courtesy phone project in May of 2017 for the public to access reservation system and be available for safety. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2016,320000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program plans to achieve the following outcomes during FY16: - Complete design and definitions for Trail data; - Develop interfaces to data for maintenance and reporting of State Park State Recreation Areas State Waysides and State Forest Campgrounds facility information; - Develop output for data-driven web content and pages (ParkFinder Calendar of Events Parks’ individual pages); - Establish a framework to operationalize authoritative data. ","-Complete design and definitions for trail data – data tables attributes and content has been defined for DNR administered trails and were developed with subject matter experts and technical staff. -Develop interfaces to data for maintenance and r",,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2015,223000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program area will increase the reliability of Parks and Trails data and information utilized for planning operations on the web and on maps and for other public information. Currently in phase 3 of the project plan Build and populate repository database and beginning stages of Phase 4 Designing and Building User Interfaces.","This program achieved the following outcomes during FY15: -Clearly defined divisional authoritative data for State Water Access Sites State Parks State Recreation Areas State Waysides and Facilities managed by the Division of Parks and Trails; - Designed data structure built structure and populated database for State Parks State Recreation Areas State Waysides and State Forest Campground Facilities; - Documented procedures for migrating data; - Documented procedures and processes for maintenance of data; - Built data maintenance interface (State Water Access Sites). ",,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2014,230000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","This program area will provide for increased reliability of Parks and Trails data utilized in maps on the web and for other public information. Four phases of development: 1. Inventory and Analysis; 2. Design and Data Preparation; 3. Build and populate a repository database; and 4. Enhance the repository database with user interfaces. ","A systematic approach has been taken to identify and correct redundant and inconsistent data maintained and reported by the Division of Parks and Trails in preparation for managing the information in a division-wide repository of authoritative data.",,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2013,210000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2012,210000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2011,300000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (1)",,"This program area will provide for increased business processes and reporting through the use of single source authoritative data. This will create more reliable public information. Four phases of development: 1. Inventory and Analysis; 2. Design and Data Preparation; 3. Build and populate a repository database; and 4. Enhance the repository database with user interfaces. This is a multi-year program target through December of 2013.","The a process has been established with Content Authorities to confirm divisional authoritative data. The identification of the data will be ongoing. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
3225,"Information Technology",2010,280000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (1)",,"Establish a plan to manage data centrally will eliminate redundant and outdated information.",,,,,,,,,,,"This program will develop a centralized, integrated approach to managing existing data systems and incorporating new information needs into the integrated enterprise information system of data. ","MNDNR divisions of Parks and Recreation and Trails and Waterways were merged to form the Division of Parks and Trails in December, 2008. At the time, data management practices in the two former divisions were unique, but there was significant overlap in content and needs. Unique and independent data management practices resulted in duplicate datasets being developed and managed by different individuals or groups leading to a high likelihood of inconsistent and outdated information being distributed and reported by the new division of Parks and Trails. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,,,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-technology,,,,
2912,"Information System for Wildlife and Aquatic Management Areas",2012,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to develop an information system to facilitate improved management of wildlife and fish habitat and facilities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,3.28,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages over 2,135 state Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and Aquatic Management Areas (AMA) containing over 1.3 million acres. This appropriation is enabling the DNR to develop an information system that will better facilitate the management of the state's WMAs and AMAs by helping to identify needs; prioritize, plan, and carry out related activities; track and assess results of activities; and make the information available to resource management professionals and the public.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Benson,"MN DNR","1201 E Hwy 2","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 327-4149",steve.benson@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-system-wildlife-and-aquatic-management-areas,,,,
2912,"Information System for Wildlife and Aquatic Management Areas",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03j","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to develop an information system to facilitate improved management of wildlife and fish habitat and facilities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,250000,,,3.28,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages over 2,135 state Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) and Aquatic Management Areas (AMA) containing over 1.3 million acres. This appropriation is enabling the DNR to develop an information system that will better facilitate the management of the state's WMAs and AMAs by helping to identify needs; prioritize, plan, and carry out related activities; track and assess results of activities; and make the information available to resource management professionals and the public.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Benson,"MN DNR","1201 E Hwy 2","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 327-4149",steve.benson@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/information-system-wildlife-and-aquatic-management-areas,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2024,2010424,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division anticipates managing invasive plant species on approximately 11,800 acres.  Previous 5 years average 11,852 acres/yr. ",,,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2023,1146731," M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","The division anticipates managing invasive species on approximately 11,860 acres. ","The division conducted efforts to manage invasive plant species on approximately 11,958 acres. ",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2022,1233959,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","The division anticipates managing invasive species on approximately 13 600 acres. ","The division conducted efforts to manage invasive plant species on approximately 11,860 acres. ",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2021,1006732,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The division anticipates managing invasive species on approximately 11 400 acres.","11 411 acres managed for invasive species.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2020,967993,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In 2020 the division will manage approximately 11 000 acres for invasive species. Acreage is decreasing in part due to successful control efforts.","The division managed approximately 11 873 acres of invasive species. This figure includes work resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy General Fund etc.). Acreage is decreasing in part due to successful control efforts.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2019,886996,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In 2019 the division will manage approximately 11 000 acres for invasive species. Acreage is decreasing in part due to successful control efforts.","The division has managed approximately 12 160 acres of invasive species as of January 2019. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy ENRTF/LCCMR etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2018,1047050,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In 2018 the division will manage approximately 14 000 acres for invasive species. Acreage is decreasing in part due to successful control efforts.","The division has managed approximately 12 886 acres of invasive species as of January 2018. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy ENRTF/LCCMR etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2017,274364,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will manage approximately 16 000 acres for invasive species. ","The division has managed approximately 20 140 acres of invasive species as of January 2017. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy ENRTF/LCCMR etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2016,675000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will manage approximately 11 600 acres for invasive species. ","The division has managed approximately 14 364 acres of invasive species as of January 2016. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy Bonding etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years. ",,,,675000,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2015,539510,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will manage approximately 15 000 acres for invasive species.","The division has managed approximately 15 153 acres of invasive species as of January 2015. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy Bonding etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years. ",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2014,476600,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will manage approximately 15 000 acres for invasive species.","The division has managed approximately 15 636 acres of invasive species as of January 2014. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy Bonding etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2013,472773,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2012,472773,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","MNDNR Parks and Trails has generally controlled invasives on about 8 000 acres per biennium. the biennial target is 21 000 acres.","MNDNR Parks and Trails controlled invasives on 23 702 acres during this biennium. This represents 113% of the target. Final FY12-FY13 totals will be available at the end of the 2013 calendar year when field staff provide statewide accomplishment reports however the target has already been exceeded.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2011,500000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (2)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3219,"Invasive Species Detection, Prevention, and Control on Lands Administered by the Division of Parks and Trails",2010,700000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (2)",,"MNDNR Parks and Trails has generally controlled invasives on about 12 168 acres per biennium so the division's target for FY2010-2011 including the additional 4 000 acres is 16 168 acres.","The division exceeded its target (16 168 acres) by approximately 25% (20 133 total acres). While this is great progress many acres of state park land remain infested with non-native plants.",,,,,,,,,,"This on-going program is for detecting, mapping and controlling invasive plant species and re-establishing native vegetation in their place on lands administered by the Division of Parks and Trails. Control of invasive plant species furthers progress to preserve and restore the quality of native plant communities on Parks and Trails lands as well as helps prevent the spread of invasives to new locations. ","Invasive species are considered the second most significant threat to protection of biodiversity in the United States, affecting about half of all rare species. MNDNR has also identified invasive species as one of the greatest land and water challenges facing the state. PAT invasive species control efforts are largely focused on aggressive exotic plant species which are most likely to negatively impact state park lands such as buckthorn, Canada thistle and garlic mustard. Controlling invasive species helps the division to meet its statutory mandate to preserve, perpetuate and interpret natural features that existed in the area of the park prior to European settlement (MS 86A.05). ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/invasive-species-detection-prevention-and-control-lands-administered-division-parks-and,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2025,1450000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(b)","$1,450,000 the first year and $1,450,000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. ","In FY25 DNR staff will complete approximately 135 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys. FIBI surveys representatively sample entire lake fish communities, game and nongame fishes in nearshore and deep-water zones. DNR will also complete approximately 20 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities and approximately 100 coldwater, oxygenated habitat surveys to evaluate habitat availability for coldwater fishes. The survey data will be used to determine whether the lakes meet biological standards, to identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. Survey data will be used in watershed assessments for about 101 lakes in three major watersheds following MPCA’s watershed schedule. Approximately six watershed stressor identification reports will be completed and submitted to MPCA for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on FIBI results. DNR will continue working with MPCA and other partners towards the implementation of new standards to protect coldwater fish habitat and exceptionally diverse and healthy fish communities. DNR will also continue work to expand the geographic scope of FIBI monitoring and assessment to include lakes in far northeastern Minnesota by increasing sampling in northeastern MN lakes and developing new models for the unique fish communities. FIBI survey data and reports, assessment results, and stressor identification reports will be updated annually on the DNR, MPCA, and Minnesota Water Research Digital Library websites, and as a criterion of lake health in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework online tool. FIBI and habitat data will be used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and Comprehensive Watershed Plans. ",,,,,,,,,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2024,1450000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(b)","$1,450,000 the first year and $1,450,000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. "," In FY24 DNR staff will complete approximately 135 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys. FIBI surveys representatively sample entire lake fish communities, game and nongame fishes, in nearshore and deep-water zones. DNR will also complete approximately 40 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities and approximately 50 coldwater, oxygenated habitat surveys to evaluate habitat availability for coldwater fishes. The survey data will be used to determine whether the lakes meet biological standards, to identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. Survey data will be used in watershed assessments for about 84 lakes in six major watersheds following MPCA’s watershed schedule. Approximately six watershed stressor identification reports will be completed and submitted to MPCA for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on FIBI results. DNR will continue working with MPCA and other partners towards the implementation of new standards to protect coldwater fish habitat and exceptionally diverse and healthy fish communities. This will include responding to public comments on proposed standards and completing a biomonitoring program review in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency. DNR will also continue work to expand the geographic scope of FIBI monitoring and assessment to include lakes in far northeastern Minnesota (including lakes within the Lake Superior and Rainy Lake Basins). FIBI survey data and reports, assessment results, and stressor identification reports will be updated annually on the DNR and MPCA websites, and as a criterion of lake health in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework online tool. FIBI data will be used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and Comprehensive Watershed Plans. ","In FY24 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff completed 136 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys and 217 habitat surveys (18 shoreline habitat and 199 oxythermal habitat). FIBI surveys are designed to representatively sample entire lake fish communities, game and nongame, in nearshore and deep-water zones. Shoreline habitat surveys evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities. Oxythermal surveys measure available cold, oxygenated water for coldwater fishes. FIBI survey information was used by MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for 77 lake assessments in six major watersheds throughout Minnesota. Assessments determine biological condition for identifying lakes considered as impaired, lakes vulnerable to future impairment, and lakes of exceptional biological quality. DNR published watershed stressor identification reports for lakes in three watersheds. In collaboration with MPCA, DNR drafted new biological and water quality standards and supporting documents outlining the science behind the new standards. The new standards will protect coldwater fishes and their habitat, and lakes with exceptionally healthy and diverse fish communities. DNR expanded FIBI program work to the far northeastern part of the state, completing over 163 surveys in the Lake Superior North and Rainy River Headwater Watersheds; these lakes will be assessed with new standards to protect coldwater lakes in the next two years. FIBI survey data and reports, assessment results, and stressor identification reports are available on the DNR website, MPCA website, Minnesota Water Research Digital Library website, and as a criterion of lake health in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework online tool. FIBI and coldwater fish habitat data is used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and in Comprehensive Watershed Plans. ",,,,1322766,121378,,13.1,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2023,1000000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(b)","$1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. ","In FY23 DNR staff will complete approximately 135 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys. FIBI surveys representatively sample entire lake fish communities, game and nongame fishes, in nearshore and deep-water zones. DNR will also complete approximately 40 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities and approximately 15 coldwater, oxygenated habitat surveys to evaluate habitat availability for coldwater fishes. The survey data will be used to determine whether the lakes meet biological standards, to identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. Survey data will be used in watershed assessments for about 36 lakes in three major watersheds following MPCA’s watershed schedule (MPCA reduced the number of watersheds due to 2020-2021 Covid related delays). Approximately six watershed stressor identification reports will be submitted to MPCA for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on FIBI results. DNR will continue working with MPCA and other partners towards the implementation of new standards to protect coldwater fish habitat and exceptionally diverse and healthy fish communities. This will include collecting public comments on proposed standards and undertaking a biomonitoring program review in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency. DNR will also begin work to expand the geographic scope of FIBI monitoring and assessment to include lakes in far northeastern Minnesota (including lakes within the Lake Superior and Rainy Lake Basins). FIBI survey data and reports, assessment results, and stressor identification reports will be updated annually on the DNR and MPCA websites, and as a criterion of lake health in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework online tool. FIBI data will be used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and Comprehensive Watershed Plans. ","In FY23 Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff completed 135 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys and 102 habitat surveys (31 shoreline habitat and 71 oxythermal habitat). FIBI surveys are designed to representatively sample entire lake fish communities, game and nongame fishes, in nearshore and deep-water zones. Habitat surveys evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities or cold, oxygenated water available for coldwater fishes. FIBI survey information was used by MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for 42 lake assessments in three major watersheds throughout Minnesota. Assessments determine biological condition for identifying lakes considered as impaired, lakes vulnerable to future impairment, and lakes of exceptional biological quality. DNR published watershed stressor identification reports for lakes in four watersheds. DNR drafted new biological and water quality standards and two technical support documents outlining the science behind the new standards in collaboration with MPCA. The new standards will protect coldwater fishes and their habitat and lakes with exceptionally healthy and diverse fish communities. DNR expanded FIBI program work to the far northeastern part of the state, completing over 30 surveys in the Lake Superior North Watershed. FIBI survey data and reports, assessment results, and stressor identification reports are available on the DNR website, MPCA website, and as a criterion of lake health in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework online tool. FIBI data is used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and in Comprehensive Watershed Plans. ",,,,1023084,76759,,11.8,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2022,1000000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(b)","$1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. ","Fish: In FY22 DNR Fisheries staff will complete approximately 120 fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys. The surveys are designed to representatively sample fish communities including game and nongame fish in nearshore and deep water zones. We will also complete approximately 30 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish community metrics. FIBI survey information will be used in MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) watershed assessments for about 109 lakes in two major watersheds following MPCA's watershed schedule including lakes within the seven-county metropolitan area. The information will be used to determine whether the lakes meet standards identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We will publish stressor identification reports for lakes in approximately six watersheds for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on fish IBI results. FIBI data will be used for prioritization of protection and restoration projects in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and Watershed Plans. We will work towards implementation of new standards to protect cold-water fish habitat and exceptionally diverse fish communities. In FY22 DNR Ecological and Water Resources (EWR) staff will shift their work focus to directly support the Fish IBI surveys. Most aquatic plant IBI surveys will be discontinued. This change is being made to address budget reductions and shifting priorities. EWR staff will help conduct fish surveys as well as floating and emergent plant surveys and shoreline habitat surveys. ","Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff completed 137 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys and 61 habitat surveys. FIBI surveys are designed to representatively sample entire lake fish communities, game and nongame fishes, in nearshore and deep-water zones. Habitat surveys evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities or cold, oxygenated water available for coldwater fishes. FIBI survey information was used by MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for 113 lake assessments in two major watersheds including 39 lakes within the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. Assessments determine biological condition for identifying lakes considered as impaired, lakes vulnerable to future impairment, and lakes of exceptional biological quality. DNR delivered watershed stressor identification reports for lakes in five watersheds to MPCA for publication. DNR drafted new biological and water quality standards and two technical support documents outlining the science behind the new standards in collaboration with MPCA. The new standards will protect coldwater fishes and their habitat and lakes with exceptionally healthy and diverse fish communities. FIBI survey data and reports, assessment results, and stressor identification reports are available on the DNR website, MPCA website, and as a criterion of lake health in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework online tool. FIBI data is used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and in Comprehensive Watershed Plans. ",,,,994282,75775,,11,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2021,1250000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1250000 the first year and $1250000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. The number of IBI sampling assessments in the seven-county metropolitan area and the cities of Rochester and Duluth relative to the number of statewide sampling assessments must be proportional to the number of IBI-suitable lakes in the seven-county metropolitan area and the cities of Rochester and Duluth relative to the number of statewide IBI-suitable lakes. ","Fish: In FY21 DNR Fisheries staff will complete approximately 100 fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys. The surveys are designed to representatively sample fish communities including game and nongame fish in nearshore and deep water zones. We will also complete approximately 50 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish community metrics. FIBI survey information will be used in MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) watershed assessments for about 106 lakes in six major watersheds following MPCA's watershed schedule including lakes within the seven-county metropolitan area. The information will be used to determine whether the lakes meet standards identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We will publish stressor identification reports for approximately four watersheds for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on fish IBI results. FIBI data will be used for prioritization of protection and restoration projects in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. We will finalize standards and supporting science to protect cold-water fish habitat and exceptionally diverse fish communities. In FY21 DNR biologists will continue to analyze and deliver aquatic plant data to the MPCA for lakes the MPCA will assess in 2021 or 2022. We will survey various lake plant communities across the state including unique and rare plant communities to help refine rapid assessment methods. We will continue providing training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs that collect and contribute aquatic plant data. We will also be working on data review and model development for a nearshore aquatic plant IBI. ","Fish: DNR staff completed 117 fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys and 75 shoreline habitat surveys (survey work was reduced due to COVID-19 related staffing and fieldwork limitations). FIBI surveys are designed to representatively sample game and nongame fish communities in nearshore and deep-water zones. Habitat surveys evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities. FIBI survey information was used by MPCA for 106 lake assessments in six major watersheds including lakes within the seven-county metropolitan area. Assessments determined biological condition identified impaired lakes lakes vulnerable to future impairment and lakes of exceptional biological quality. We published stressor identification reports for lakes in six watersheds. We drafted standards and technical support documents to protect cold-water fish habitat and exceptionally diverse fish communities. FIBI data is used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies and Watershed Plans.   Aquatic Plants: DNR biologists analyzed and delivered aquatic plant data to assist with the stressor identification process for lakes that are impaired for biology. Due to COVID-19 restrictions DNR biologists focused efforts on shoreline habitat surveys and delineation of emergent and floating-leaf plant stands. We completed 13 near-shore plant surveys seven floating and emergent plant surveys and one point-intercept plant survey. These data are used for evaluating shoreland development as a lake stressor. Also because accurate plant identification is essential for these assessments we continued to provide training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs that contribute aquatic plant data used to inform the aquatic plant IBI. As COVID-19 related policies prevented in person training sessions we developed web-based modules to facilitate training. ",,,,991375,104796,,8.7,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2020,1250000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1250000 the first year and $1250000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. The number of IBI sampling assessments in the seven-county metropolitan area and the cities of Rochester and Duluth relative to the number of statewide sampling assessments must be proportional to the number of IBI-suitable lakes in the seven-county metropolitan area and the cities of Rochester and Duluth relative to the number of statewide IBI-suitable lakes. ","In FY20 DNR Fisheries staff will complete approximately 140 fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys. The surveys are designed to representatively sample fish communities including game and nongame fish in nearshore and deep water zones. We will also complete approximately 75 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish community metrics. FIBI survey information will be used in MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) watershed assessments for about 55 lakes in four major watersheds following MPCA’s watershed schedule. The information will be used to determine whether the lakes meet standards identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment and identify lakes of exceptional biological quality as priorities for protection in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. We will publish stressor identification reports for approximately four watersheds for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on fish IBI results. We will draft standards and supporting science to protect cold-water fish habitat and exceptionally diverse fish communities. In FY19 DNR biologists will continue to analyze and deliver aquatic plant data to the MPCA for lakes scheduled for assessment in 2020 or 2021. Statewide we will survey a variety of lake plant communities including unique and rare plant communities to help refine rapid assessment methods and we will continue to provide training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs that collect aquatic plant data. ","Fish: DNR staff completed 72 fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys and 64 shoreline habitat surveys (survey work was reduced due to COVID-19 related fieldwork limitations and a budget cut). FIBI surveys are designed to representatively sample game and nongame fish communities in nearshore and deep water zones. Habitat surveys evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities. FIBI survey information was used by MPCA for 46 lake assessments in four major watersheds including lakes within the seven-county metropolitan area. Assessments determined biological condition identified impaired lakes lakes vulnerable to future impairment and lakes of exceptional biological quality. We published stressor identification reports for three watersheds. We worked with MPCA to draft standards and supporting science to protect cold-water fish habitat and exceptionally diverse fish communities. FIBI data is used for prioritization in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies.   Aquatic Plants: DNR biologists analyzed and delivered aquatic plant data to help the MPCA determine whether lakes meet water quality standards. To match the MPCA’s watershed assessment schedule DNR biologists conducted surveys at 30 priority lakes to collect the data needed for plant IBI analysis and development. This included shoreline habitat surveys and delineation of emergent and floating-leaf plant stands—two types of data needed to develop plant IBI metrics for evaluating shoreland development as a lake water quality stressor. Since accurate plant identification is essential for plant IBI surveys we continued to provide training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs that contribute aquatic plant data used to inform the aquatic plant IBI. Because COVID-19 related policies prevented our ability to hold in person training sessions we developed web based training modules to facilitate training opportunities. ",,,,1246102,98444,,15.5,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2019,1250000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1250000 the first year and $1250000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments.","Fish: In FY19 DNR biologists will complete approximately 135 fish Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) surveys in lakes. The surveys are designed to representatively sample fish communities including game and nongame fish in nearshore and deep water zones. We will also complete approximately 75 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish community metrics. Fish IBI survey information will be used in MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) watershed assessments for about 78 lakes in six major watersheds following MPCA’s watershed schedule. The information will be used to determine whether the lakes meet standards to identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality as priorities for protection. We will produce stressor identification reports for approximately three watersheds for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on fish IBI results. We will continue to refine fish IBI tools and develop metrics suitable for lakes that support cold-water habitat. Aquatic Plants: In FY19 DNR biologists will continue to analyze and deliver aquatic plant data to the MPCA for lakes the MPCA will assess in 2019 or 2020. Statewide we will survey various lake plant communities including unique and rare plant communities to help refine rapid assessment methods. We will continue providing training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs that collect and contribute aquatic plant data.","In FY19 DNR Fisheries staff completed 144 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (FIBI) surveys on lakes. FIBI surveys sample game and nongame fish communities in nearshore and deep water zones. We conducted 110 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish communities. The MPCA used the FIBI information in watershed assessments for 80 lakes in six major watersheds bringing the total to over 450 lakes assessed. The information was used to determine if the lakes meet standards to identify lakes vulnerable to future impairment and identify lakes of exceptional biological quality as priorities for protection in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. We published stressor identification reports for two additional watersheds for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on FIBI results. Finally we continued refining FIBI tools with a focus on developing standards to protect lakes that support cold-water habitat and exceptional fish communities. In FY19 DNR biologists organized analyzed and delivered aquatic plant data to help the MPCA determine—together with information from the fish IBI surveys described above—whether the lakes meet water quality standards. To match the MPCA’s watershed assessment schedule DNR biologists conducted detailed field surveys at 57 priority lakes that lacked the data needed for plant IBI analysis and development. This included shoreline habitat surveys and delineation of emergent and floating-leaf plant stands—two types of data needed to develop plant IBI metrics for evaluating shoreland development as a lake water quality stressor. Since accurate plant identification is essential for plant IBI surveys we continued to provide training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs which has led to the combined sampling of 156 total lakes that will be used for IBI analysis and development.",,,,1335951,100677,,17.5,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2018,1250000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1250000 the first year and $1250000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments.","Fish: In FY18 DNR Fisheries staff will complete approximately 135 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) surveys including near-shore fish communities as well as game and nongame fish in shallow and deep water zones. We will also complete approximately 75 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish community metrics. Fish IBI survey information will be used in MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) watershed assessments for about 160 lakes in four major watersheds following MPCA’s watershed schedule. The information will be used to determine whether the lakes meet water quality standards identify and analyze lakes vulnerable to future impairment and identify lakes of exceptional biological quality as priorities for protection in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS). We will produce stressor ID reports for three watersheds for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on Fish IBI scores. We will continue to refine Fish IBI tools and develop metrics suitable for lakes that support cold-water habitat. Aquatic Plants: In FY18 DNR biologists will continue to analyze and deliver aquatic plant data to the MPCA. We will conduct field surveys on about 50 lakes in the North Fork Crow River Snake River and Sauk River watersheds which are scheduled to be assessed by the MPCA in 2019 or 2020. Statewide we will survey a variety of lake plant communities including unique and rare plant communities to help refine rapid assessment methods. Finally because accurate plant identification is essential for IBI surveys we will continue to provide training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs that collect aquatic plant data.","Fish: In FY18 DNR biologists completed 160 fish Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) surveys in lakes. The surveys are designed to representatively sample fish communities including game and nongame fish in nearshore and deep water zones. We also conducted 109 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreline activities on fish community metrics. The MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) used the resulting information to assess 189 lakes in four major watersheds–specifically to determine whether the lakes meet water quality standards to identify and evaluate lakes vulnerable to future impairment and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality as priorities for protection. We produced stressor identification reports for three watersheds for lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on last year’s fish IBI results. Finally we continued refining fish IBI tools and developing metrics suitable for lakes that support cold-water habitat. Aquatic Plants: In FY18 DNR biologists organized analyzed and delivered aquatic plant data to help the MPCA determine—together with fish IBI information—whether the lakes meet water quality standards. To match the MPCA’s watershed assessment schedule DNR biologists conducted detailed surveys at 75 priority lakes to collect the data needed for plant IBI analysis and development. This included shoreline habitat surveys and delineation of emergent and floating-leaf plant stands—two types of data needed to develop plant IBI metrics for evaluating shoreland development as a lake water quality stressor. Since accurate plant identification is essential for plant IBI surveys we continued to provide training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR programs that contribute aquatic plant data.",,,,1251130,93268,,16.6,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2017,1300000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","(b) $1300000 the first year and $1300000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments.","Fish: In FY17 DNR biologists will complete approximately 135 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) surveys which include near-shore fish communities and game and nongame fish surveys in shallow and deep water zones. About 75 shoreline habitat surveys will be conducted for stressor ID purposes. Fish IBI survey information will be used as part of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)’s watershed assessments for approximately 56 lakes in three major watersheds. Based on the Fish IBI lakes will be designated as impaired or meeting standards. In addition the list of lakes of exceptional biological quality will be updated to help identify which lakes are priorities for protection in the development of Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. We will produce stressor ID reports for six watersheds; for about 25 lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on their Fish IBI score. Aquatic Plants: In FY17 EWR biologists will organize analyze and deliver aquatic plant data which the MPCA will use to determine whether lakes are meeting water quality standards. We will continue to provide training and technical support to staff in other DNR programs that collect aquatic plant data and survey shoreline habitat. We will focus plant surveys on lakes Mississippi River-Brainerd Mississippi River – Grand Rapids Ottertail River and Kettle River watersheds. We will conduct intensive detailed field surveys at 20 priority lakes where there are not enough data to do a quality IBI assessment and we will survey shoreline habitat and delineate emergent plant stands on about 50 lakes. This will help us develop additional IBI metrics for non-nutrient stressors.","Fish: In FY17 DNR staff completed 157 Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) surveys of fish. The surveys include near-shore fish communities as well as game and nongame fish in shallow and deep water zones. Staff also conducted 112 shoreline habitat surveys to evaluate the impact of shoreland activities on fish community metrics. The MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) used the resulting information in watershed assessments for 54 lakes in three major watersheds. The information was used to determine whether the lakes meet water quality standards identify and analyze lakes vulnerable to future impairment and identify lakes of exceptional biological quality as priorities for protection in Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS). DNR staff produced stressor identification reports for six watersheds in which 28 lakes were designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on Fish IBI score. Finally DNR staff continued refining Fish IBI tools and developing metrics suitable for lakes that support cold-water habitat. Aquatic Plants: In FY17 DNR biologists organized analyzed and delivered aquatic plant data to help the MPCA determine – together with information from the Fish IBI surveys described above—whether the lakes meet water quality standards. To match the MPCA’s watershed assessment schedule DNR biologists focused on lakes in the Mississippi River-Brainerd Mississippi River-Sartell Otter Tail River and Kettle River watersheds conducting detailed field surveys at 50 priority lakes that lacked the data needed for IBI analysis. This included shoreline habitat surveys and delineation of emergent and floating-leaf plant stands—two types of data needed to develop IBI metrics for evaluating shoreland development as a lake water quality stressor. Finally because accurate plant identification is essential for IBI surveys we continued to provide training and technical support on plant identification and survey methods to other DNR ",,,,1174294,97900,,15.5,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2016,1300000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1300000 the first year and $1300000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. ","Fish IBI: In FY16 DNR biologists will complete approximately 135 fish index of biological integrity (IBI) surveys which include near-shore fish communities and game and nongame fish surveys in shallow and deep water zones. IBI survey information will be used as part of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)’s watershed assessments for approximately 65 lakes in six major watersheds. Lakes will be identified as impaired or as meeting standards based on the fish IBI. In addition the list of lakes of exceptional biological quality will be updated to help identify which lakes are priorities for protection in the development of Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. We will continue to produce stressor ID reports; for lakes with poor fish IBI scores; approximately 30 – 40 lakes are likely to be designated as impaired. Aquatic Plant IBI: In FY16 EWR biologists will organize analyze and deliver aquatic plant data which the MPCA will use to determine whether lakes are meeting water quality standards. We will continue to provide training and technical support to staff in other DNR programs that collect aquatic plant and data and do shoreline habitat surveys. We will target intensive detailed field surveys at 13 priority lakes in the Mississippi River-Brainerd watershed where there is not enough data to do a quality IBI assessment and we will survey shoreline habitat and delineate emergent plant stands on 47 lakes in the Mississippi River-Brainerd watershed. This will help us develop additional IBI metrics for non-nutrient stressors. ","Fish: In FY16 DNR biologists will complete approximately 135 Fish Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) surveys which include near-shore fish communities and game and nongame fish surveys in shallow and deep water zones. About 75 shoreline habitat surveys will be conducted for stressor ID purposes. Fish IBI survey information will be used as part of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)’s watershed assessments for approximately 56 lakes in three major watersheds. Based on the Fish IBI lakes will be designated as impaired or meeting standards. In addition the list of lakes of exceptional biological quality will be updated to help identify which lakes are priorities for protection in the development of Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. We will produce stressor ID reports for six watersheds; for about 25 lakes designated as impaired or vulnerable to future impairment based on their Fish IBI score. Aquatic Plants: In FY16 EWR biologists organized analyzed and delivered aquatic plant data which the MPCA used to determine whether lakes are meeting water quality standards. We provided training and technical support to staff in other DNR programs that collect aquatic plant and data and do shoreline habitat surveys. Specifically we trained 51 DNR Fisheries staff in shoreline habitat survey methods and 50 EWR and Fisheries staff in aquatic plant identification. We targeted intensive detailed field surveys at 13 priority lakes in the Mississippi River-Brainerd North Fork Crow River Crow Wing River and Sauk River watersheds where there were not enough data to do a quality IBI assessment. We surveyed shoreline habitat on 47 lakes in the Mississippi River-Brainerd Mississippi River-Grand Rapids and Ottertail River watersheds and delineated emergent plant stands on 47 lakes in the Mississippi River-Brainerd watershed. These data will help us develop additional IBI metrics for non-nutrient stressors.",,,,1165962,155377,,16.7,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2015,1300000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1300000 the first year and $1300000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. ","Fish IBI: In FY15 DNR biologists will complete approximately 135 fish IBI surveys which include near-shore fish communities and game and nongame fish surveys in shallow and deep water zones. IBI survey information will be used as part of MPCA’s watershed assessments. Using the data collected to date DNR Biologists will work with MPCA to finalize a fish IBI tool for most lake types and develop a Biological Condition Gradient (BCG) Model for Minnesota lakes. We expect to finalize the fish-based IBI and BCG models for most lake types by early 2015. Aquatic Plant IBI: In FY15 DNR biologists will analyze quantitative data collected by DNR Fisheries DNR Wildlife Shallow Lakes Program and DNR EWR's Lakes & Rivers Program as a next step in finalizing an aquatic plant IBI. We will organize analyze and deliver aquatic plant data collected in targeted watersheds for use in MPCA’s watershed assessment process for identifying impaired waters. A manual of standardized aquatic plant survey methods will be completed.","Fish IBI: In FY15 DNR biologists completed 136 fish index of biological integrity (IBI) surveys which included near-shore fish communities and game and nongame fish surveys in shallow and deep water zones. We also finalized four fish IBI tools and established biological impairment thresholds for the fish IBIs. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) used fish IBI survey information in their watershed assessments for 81 lakes in four major watersheds. Based on the fish IBI lakes were determined to be impaired or meeting standards. We also made a list of lakes of exceptional biological quality which is being used to identify protection priorities in MPCA’s Watershed Restorations and Protection Strategies. We took on a new task of determining which factors are contributing to fish IBI impairments on lakes; we drafted 9 stressor ID reports for the MPCA. Aquatic Plant IBI: In FY15 EWR biologists organized analyzed and delivered aquatic plant data on 152 lakes in priority watersheds. A variety of DNR programs collect lake plant data; we used these data for the plant IBI assessments. To help maintain this important data source we finalized survey protocols for aquatic plant IBI assessments wrote a manual of these standardized survey methods and held training workshops for 150 DNR Fish and Wildlife staff involved in lake plant surveys. In addition we did more detailed in-lake surveys on eight priority lakes in the Rum River Watershed where there was not enough existing plant data to calculate an IBI. Biologists surveyed shoreline habitat and/or delineated emergent plant stands on 25 lakes in the Rum River and Mississippi River-Brainerd watersheds We also made progress enhancing software to gather and manage data which will make it easier for more biologists from other DNR programs to survey shoreline habitat and/or delineate emergent plant stands.",,,,956280,96351,,14.1,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2014,1300000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1300000 the first year and $1300000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments. ","In FY14 DNR biologists will complete approximately 135 fish Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) surveys which include near-shore fish communities and game and nongame fish surveys in the shallow and deep water zones. IBI survey information will be used as part of MPCA’s watershed assessments. Using the data collected to date DNR Biologists will work with MPCA to finalize a fish IBI tool for most lake types and develop a Biological Condition Gradient (BCG) model for Minnesota lakes. We expect to finalize the IBI and BCG models by early 2015. Biologists will also begin work on developing IBI tools for aquatic plants in FY14.","In FY14 DNR biologists completed 124 fish IBI surveys on 121 lakes which include near-shore fish communities as well as game and nongame fish surveys in the shallow and deep water zones. Biologists also developed tools for incorporating fish IBI information into the watershed assessment process in coordination with MPCA. FY14 (primarily summer of 2013) was the first year of transitioning from sampling for tool development to sampling primarily as part of a watershed assessment within the MNPCA schedule. Due to the logistics of working in selected watersheds vs. statewide fewer lakes were sampled. We also increased survey effort on many lakes targeted larger lakes which take more time to sample and added new gear targeting sensitive pelagic fish species on several lakes. In FY14 DNR biologists developed and conducted special IBI vegetation surveys on approximately 20 lakes throughout the state. These surveys were targeted for data collection in the shoreline and near-shore zones where data are currently lacking. Surveys included rapid shoreline habitat assessments delineation of emergent and floating-leaf plant beds and quantitative assessments of in-lake plant communities. A centralized database for these data has been created. ",,,,7574287,142024,,11.08,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2013,1150000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1150000 the first year and $1150000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments including assessment of 400 additional lakes and technical analysis to develop an aquatic plant IBI analysis. The commissioner shall work with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency on the development of an assessment tool.","In FY13 DNR biologists will complete approximately 180 fish IBI surveys on 160 lakes including repeat surveys for quality control. Surveys target the entire fish community including nongame and game fish living in the nearshore area and offshore. IBI survey information will be used as part of PCA’s watershed assessments. Biologists will begin work on developing plant IBI tools.","In FY13 DNR biologists completed 146 fish IBI surveys which include near-shore fish communities as well as game and nongame fish surveys in the shallow and deep water zones. Biologists also developed tools for incorporating fish IBI information into the watershed assessment process in coordination with MPCA. The number of surveys was smaller than originally proposed due to changes in study design to add different methods of fish collection (e.g. vertical gill nets small mesh trap nets electrofishing) and improve efficiency and data quality. An unseasonably cool spring caused water temperatures to be too cool to effectively sample near-shore fish communities.",,,,786648,111048,,13.0,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2012,1150000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(b)","$1150000 the first year and $1150000 the second year are for lake Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) assessments including assessment of 400 additional lakes and technical analysis to develop an aquatic plant IBI analysis. The commissioner shall work with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency on the development of an assessment tool.","In FY12 DNR biologists will complete 200 fish IBI surveys. Surveys target the entire fish community including nongame and game fish living in the nearshore area and offshore. Twenty lakes will receive multiple nearshore surveys per field season for quality control purposes.","In FY12 DNR biologists completed 180 fish IBI surveys on 162 lakes. Surveys target the entire fish community including nongame and game fish living in the nearshore area and offshore Eighteen lakes received additional surveys for quality control purposes. Biologists also developed tools for incorporating fish IBI information into the watershed assessment process in coordination with MPCA.",,,,972395,126390,,14.0,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2011,1178000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","In FY11 DNR biologists will assess 200 lakes for nearshore fish communities along with accompanying littoral zone and pelagic game and nongame fish surveys. Twenty lakes will receive multiple nearshore surveys per field seaon for quality control purposes.","In FY11 DNR biologists completed 228 nearshore assessments on 204 lakes for nearshore fish communities. Littoral and pelagic game and nongame fish surveys were also completed.",,,,1029929,64573,,18.0,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
3617,"Lake Biological Monitoring and Assessments",2010,200000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","In FY10 DNR biologists will assess 60 lakes for nearshore nongame fish populations.","In FY10 DNR biologists assessed 22 lakes for nearshore nongame fish populations. DNR Fisheries management staff were trained to do nearshore nongame fish population assessments in preparation for transition of assessment program from the Division of Ecological and Water Resources to the Division of Fish and Wildlife.",,,,,,,,,,"The biological communities present in a lake are the result of cumulative effects of natural and human-caused influences within the entire area of land and water that flows into the lake (i.e., the watershed). Biological assessments are used on lakes to identify water pollution and habitat concerns based on the type and abundance of selected animals and their habitats. Certain species cannot survive without clean water and healthy habitat while other species are tolerant of degraded conditions. Species that fall into either of these categories are considered indicators of the health of a lake. An index of biological integrity (IBI) is a score that compares the types and numbers of fish, plants or other aquatic life observed in a lake to what is expected for a healthy lake. The DNR has developed fish-based IBI (FIBI) models for assessing lake condition in most Minnesota lakes. FIBI surveys sample the entire fish community, including non-game species which are often more sensitive to watershed and shoreline disturbance. In addition to FIBIs, DNR developed coldwater water quality standards for hundreds of lakes that support habitat for coldwater fishes, many of which are in decline. The FIBI and coldwater standards are used to help the MPCA assess the health of lakes and identify those lakes that may be impacted by nutrients or habitat degradation. The DNR participates in the MPCA watershed assessment process, using biological assessment data and interpretation to identify lakes as impaired or meeting standards, and to identify lakes of exceptional biological quality. We also use the biological assessment data to provide an analysis of the stressors contributing to lake impairments. ","Water pollution in lakes has traditionally been identified using water chemistry or water clarity samples, which give a brief snapshot in time for a limited number of pollutants. Biological standards are a measure of the biological community. They reflect changes to a lake over several years and respond to additional stressors beyond those measured by traditional water chemistry sampling methods. For example, the absence of certain indicator species suggests stress factors that might need further study, such as degraded shoreline habitat or connectivity problems. Together, the biological and chemical assessments provide important information to guide planning and restoration for clean water projects in watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jacquelyn,Bacigalupi,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","1601 Minneosta Drive",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 203-4315",jacquelyn.bacigalupi@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-biological-monitoring-and-assessments,,,,
9815,"Living Shallow Lakes and Wetlands Initiative, Phase 2",2013,4490000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(d)","$4,490,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to assess, restore, and enhance shallow lakes and wetlands, including technical assistance, survey, design, and engineering to develop new enhancement and restoration projects for future implementation. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Restored 150 acres and Enhanced 2,936 acres of wetlands",,839300,"Ducks Unlimited private funds and federal funds",4490000,24000,,2.3,"Ducks Unlimited","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing engineering program restored and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands by installing water level control structures to improve aquatic plant abundance and water clarity in partnership with the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Ducks Unlimited engineered and completed 20 projects, including 3 wetland restorations and 17 shallow lake enhancements.  In all, this work restored 150 wetland acres and enhanced 2,936 shallow lake acres for a total of 3,086 wetland acres completed, surpassing our goals and spending all the state funds appropriated while providing $839,300 in non-state funding as leverage, well-beyond our proposal.",,"This grant was Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's ongoing engineering program restored and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands by installing water level control structures to improve aquatic plant abundance and water clarity in partnership with the Minnesota DNR and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  Ducks Unlimited engineered and successfully completed 20 wetland projects through this appropriation, including 3 wetland restorations and 17 shallow lake enhancements.  In all, this work restored 150 wetland acres and enhanced 2,936 shallow lake acres for a total of 3,086 wetland acres completed, surpassing our goals and spending all the state funds appropriated while providing $839,300 in non-state funding as leverage, well-beyond the goals in our proposal and accomplishment plan.Minnesota has lost approximately 90% of our prairie wetlands, and many wetlands in other ecoregions of the state, to drainage. The shallow lakes and large marshes that remain now serve as the core of Minnesota’s remaining waterfowl habitat complexes, and are often those basins that were too deep to drain. These remaining wetlands now receive excessive water and nutrient runoff from a highly altered and intensively drained landscape, and are easily accessed by invasive fish such as common carp. As a result, many basins are now turbid and degraded due to high, stable water levels that allow carp and other invasive fish to proliferate and aquatic ecology to stagnate. The results is a lack of aquatic plants and invertebrates required to sustain migrating and breeding waterfowl, especially those species that rely on aquatic foods exclusively such as diving ducks.As a result, ducks migrating through Minnesota on their way north to breed in spring find sparse aquatic food resources, much to their detriment further north, and also again in the fall when their passage through Minnesota appears briefer each year. Those waterfowl that remain here to breed find poor brood-rearing habitat, as shallow lakes and marshes have a paucity of high quality wetland habitat with abundant aquatic plants and invertebrate food resources on which young ducks rely. These factors have contributed to a decline in Minnesota’s diverse waterfowl resources and, unfortunately, a decline in Minnesota’s rich waterfowling traditions.To remedy this situation, Ducks Unlimited’s “Living Lakes Initiative” assists the Minnesota DNR, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and other conservation partners to enhance and restore Minnesota’s shallow lakes and wetlands. This grant supported Phase 2 of Ducks Unlimited's biological and engineering work to design and construct water control structures and fish barriers. DU biologists worked closely with Minnesota DNR Shallow Lakes Program biologists to assess wetland conditions and identify possible management solutions. DU biologists and engineers surveyed, designed, and constructed the water control infrastructure necessary for state and federal agency staff to actively manage water levels. Funding in this request also supported ongoing shallow lake technical assistance from DU biologists and engineers to assess, survey, and design future projects for implementation under future OHF appropriations.Most enhancement work occured in the Prairie Region by design, as that is where waterfowl are in most need of habitat improvements.  Structures are used by agency managers to simulate natural temporary drought cycles in shallow lakes and wetlands that rejuvenate the aquatic ecological process that produces abundant aquatic plants and invertebrates. These structures last for 30 or more years and are generally use by agency staff every 5-7 years to conduct periodic temporary draw-downs that are key to enhancing and maintaining highly productive wetlands. Importantly, DU also restored smaller wetlands on public and other protected land near shallow lakes. Shallow lakes were selected for enhancement by DNR and FWS managers, and generally enjoy strong support from the public for improvement. The Minnesota DNR holds public meetings to share information on the current condition and management plan for shallow lakes designated for wildlife management purposes.PlanningEvery statewide conservation plan recognizes the need for improving and protecting Minnesota’s shallow lakes and associated wetlands for optimal wildlife habitat. The Minnesota DNR’s Duck Recovery Plan is the most specific, calling for the active management of 1,800 shallow lakes and adding 64,000 restored wetlands to Minnesota’s landscape. DU’s Living Lakes Initiative supports this plan through a goal of improving 300 Minnesota shallow lakes in 10 years. Shallow lakes and wetlands are identified as critical habitat for several “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” listed in Minnesota’s “Tomorrow’s Habitat for the Wild & Rare: An Action Plan for Minnesota Wildlife”, including lesser scaup, northern pintail, and trumpeter swan.Importantly, Ducks Unlimited’s Living Lakes Initiative directly address Minnesota’s Statewide Conservation & Preservation Plan Habitat Recommendations #4 and #5 on pages 78 and 80, respectively, which calls for the restoration and protection of shallow lakes (page 78) and the restoration of land, wetlands, and watersheds (page 80). This program addresses the LSOHC priorities of wetland and shallow lake restoration and enhancement in the Prairie and Forest-Prairie Transition sections. Finally, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan’s Prairie Pothole Joint Venture prioritizes the restoration and management of wetlands and shallow lakes through goals and objectives for improved brood-rearing and migration habitat for ducks. Many of the shallow lakes and wetlands prioritized for enhancement by DU are located within wetland habitat complexes identified by the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s Strategic Habitat Conservation model and are high priority basins for both Service and Minnesota DNR field managers. DU shallow lake and wetland enhancement work is performed in close coordination and collaboration with either the Minnesota DNR or U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and these agencies assume all future management and operation responsibilities for water control structures designed and installed by DU.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-9916",jschneider@ducks.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Murray, Otter Tail, Sibley, Stearns, Wadena, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Northern Forest, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/living-shallow-lakes-and-wetlands-initiative-phase-2,,,,
9449,"Lutsen Trail Restoration and Improvement",2012,27000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"Cook County",,"to complete improvements and enhancements on snowmobile trails near Lutsen",,,2012-03-29,2015-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Cook,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lutsen-trail-restoration-and-improvement,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2024,1523464,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2023,1211340,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","In FY23, Parks and Trails will provide support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have:  1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;  2. Invasive Species Detection  Prevention and Control;  3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ",,,,,,,,16.2,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2022,1035420,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","In FY22 Parks and Trails will provide support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have: 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes). ","In FY22, Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have:  1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects;  2. Invasive Species Detection  Prevention  and Control;  3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments). ",,,,,,,16.6,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2021,1255197,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In FY21 Parks and Trails will provide support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that will advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have: 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).",,,,,,,,14,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2020,1146426,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","In FY 20 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY20 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission to Maintain Existing Holdings/Take Care of What We Have: 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments).",,,,,,,15.8,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2019,1417177,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 19 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY 19 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments).",,,,,,,15.8,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2018,1406456,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 18 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see those programs for a summary of proposed outcomes).","In FY 18 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments).",,,,,,,13.4,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2017,1456863,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 17 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. ","In FY 17 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments).",,,,,,,10.6,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2016,1438933,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 16 Parks and Trails will provide Legacy-funded support to central office regional and field operations of seven critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. ","In FY 16 Parks and Trails provided support to central office regional and field operations of seven (7) critical programs (and their component projects) that advance the Legacy mission of 'Maintain Existing Holdings (Take Care of What We Have'): 1. DNR Parks and Trails Regional Renewal and Rehabilitation Priority Projects; 2. Invasive Species Detection Prevention and Control; 3. Landscape Reconstruction; 4. Prescribed Burning; 5. Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas; 6.Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges; and 7. Special Natural Resource Projects in State Parks. (see individual programs for accomplishments). ",,,,450409,988524,,15.65,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2015,803121,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,20.4,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2014,823500,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,20.4,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2013,570000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,6300900,570000,,7.73,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
18197,"Maintaining Existing Holdings -A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective",2012,595000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,6393750,595000,,7.73,,,"Maintaining Existing Holdings - A Parks and Trails Strategic Objective is a program area representing DNR's commitment to one of the four pillars identified in the 25 year Legacy plan. The Legacy plan calls this Take Care of What We Have, and identifies its purpose to provide safe, high-quality park and trail experiences by regular re-investment in park and trail infrastructure, and natural resource management. The purpose of this program is to call attention to the pillar, but also to centralize and streamline reporting on other related programs within the Maintain Existing Holdings pillar. Thus, this program captures all the information about what are known as direct and necessary administrative costs of managing the seven other programs that make up this pillar, as well as all information on the number of full time equivalent (or FTE) positions supported by the Legacy funds allocated to DNR Parks and Trails under this pillar. Direct and necessary administrative costs include a wide range of activities, such as accounting and managerial expertise; a list of administrative activities has been compiled in Minnesota Management and Budget's Guidance to Agencies on Legacy Fund Expenditure. Other costs included in this program include direct, non-administrative costs of doing the work of Maintaining Existing Holdings that do not fall directly in one of the seven related programs. This includes a range of professional staff or contractor services and materials needed to do the work. FTEs reported here are consistent with the guidelines provided by the Legislative Coordinating Commission. ","Resulting from the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, the Minnesota Legislature instructed the DNR Division of Parks and Trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors (2)Acquire land and create opportunities (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan In addition, the MN Legislature directed all recipients of Legacy funds to report all direct expenses, administration costs, and number of full time equivalents (FTE's) funded by Legacy dollars. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",,,,Phil,Leversedge,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"() -",,"Analysis/Interpretation, Fund Administration, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maintaining-existing-holdings-parks-and-trails-strategic-objective,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2024,723080,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2023,545181,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2022,738011,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2021,543436,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2020,533891,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations. Leverage Legacy funds to provide enhancement and flexibility to acquire highest priority parcels located within State Park statutory designated boundary and State Trail legislatively authorized corridors. DNR will seek to acquire approximately 175 new acres of priority state park and trail inholdings and connections during FY 2020 guided by the principles in the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2019,533063,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations. Leverage Legacy funds to provide enhancement and flexibility to acquire highest priority parcels located within State Park statutory designated boundary and State Trail legislatively authorized corridors. DNR will seek to acquire approximately 77 new acres of priority state park and trail inholdings and connections during FY 2019 guided by the principles in the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ","Acquisitions in FY 19 using Legacy dollars included four parcels totaling 30.19 acres. Units with acquisitions included Gateway State Trail (4.04 acres) Itasca State Park (20 acres) Goodhue-Pioneer State Trail (0.1 acres) and Tettegouche State Park (6.05 acres). ",,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2018,500000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations. Leverage Legacy funds to provide enhancement and flexibility to acquire highest priority parcels located within State Park statutory designated boundary and State Trail legislatively authorized corridors. DNR will seek to acquire approximately 26 new acres of priority state park inholdings during FY 2018 guided by the principles in the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ","Acquisitions in FY18 using Legacy dollars included three parcels totaling 16.35 acres. Units with acquisitions included the Mill Towns State Trail Maplewood State Park (a 14.75 acre island) and Heartland State Trail. ",,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2017,1111000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations. Leverage Legacy funds to provide enhancement and flexibility to acquire highest priority parcels located within State Park statutory designated boundary and State Trail legislatively authorized corridors.","Acquisitions in FY17 using Legacy dollars included one parcel on the Heartland State Trail totaling 0.78 acres.",,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2016,838045,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations.","Acquisitions in FY16 included 8 parcels (66 acres) that secured an alignment for a state park trail within Itasca State Park protected shoreline and river frontage in Crow Wing State Park three in-holdings within statutory boundary of Forestville-Mystery Cave Whitewater and Jay Cooke State Parks and Lake Bemidji shoreline along the Paul Bunyan State Trail for current and future generations to enjoy and appreciate natural and cultural resources.",,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2015,700000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations.","Acquisitions included 5 parcels (318 acres) along various snowmobile trails in northeastern Minnesota a 16 acre parcel in Jay Cooke State Park a 40 acre parcel in Temperance State Park two parcels (~5 acres) along the Mill Towns State Trail and an important parcel (~4 acres) along the Central Lakes State Trail.",,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2014,737500,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations.","Acquisition included a 6.6 acre parcel along the Mill Towns State Trail.",,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2013,1500000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations.","The Parks and Trails Division was able to purchase a 7.4 acre parcel of land within Crow Wing State Park. ",,,,,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
13199,"Minnesota State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2012,3600000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To acquire land with regional and statewide significance representative of the diverse landscapes in Minnesota as a means to protect and conserve those resources and to provide outdoor recreation for current and future generations.","This project achieved the acquisition of 98 acres in Hubbard County as part of the La Salle Lake State Recreation Area. Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage and LCCMR funds were used to purchase the remaining 1 102 acres that make up the LaSalle Lake Recreation Area. This recreation area currently features a 40 site campground a boat launch and rental cabins. Future Legacy funds will add a picnic/day use area a fishing pier walking paths and a canoe-in access. ",,,,3600000,,,,,,"Acquire land from willing sellers within the statutory boundaries of State Parks and within statutory designated State Trail corridors. ","The State Parks and Trails acquisitions will provide significant and safe recreational trail connections between communities and other public recreational facilities; create contiguous wildlife corridors between diverse habitats; assist in the preservation and restoration of diverse, locally significant natural plant communities and cultural resources; help reduce impacts of potential future development; provide riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks and lakes; and expand the diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities to inspire the current and next generation to explore the outdoors. ",,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
16683,"Minnesota State Park Naturalist Programs",2013,270000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support of Naturalist Corps year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists.","Program attendance is reported on a calendar year basis. Check back in early 2014 for an update.",,,,,,,,,,"The new Minnesota Naturalist Corps, year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists will be added at the busiest seasonal parks and trails to expand conservation education programming and increase overall attendance at interpretive programs. The Minnesota Naturalist Corps will offer more interpretive programs as directed by new legislative guidelines. ","Market research studies in 2007 revealed that the target market for potential park and trail users would visit state parks and trails if there were programs for their children. The new Minnesota Naturalist Corps has produced 30 new seasonal training positions for aspiring natural resource professionals who want to share their passion for the outdoors with key audiences and youth. ",,2012-01-01,2012-12-31,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Pat,Arndt,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",patricia.arndt@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-naturalist-programs,,,,
16683,"Minnesota State Park Naturalist Programs",2012,270000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Increase participation in interpretive programs by 50 000 people with the added support of Naturalist Corps year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists.","With the addition of Legacy-funded interpretive staff overall program attendance has increased by 23% from 219 675 visitors in 2009 to 285 620 visitors in 2012. Legacy-funded staff included 33 Naturalist Corps 6 seasonal interpretive naturalists and 9 permanent interpretive naturalists who provided engaging programming to 138 827 of the total visitors in 2012.",,,,,,,,,,"The new Minnesota Naturalist Corps, year-round naturalists and seasonal naturalists will be added at the busiest seasonal parks and trails to expand conservation education programming and increase overall attendance at interpretive programs. The Minnesota Naturalist Corps will offer more interpretive programs as directed by new legislative guidelines. ","Market research studies in 2007 revealed that the target market for potential park and trail users would visit state parks and trails if there were programs for their children. The new Minnesota Naturalist Corps has produced 30 new seasonal training positions for aspiring natural resource professionals who want to share their passion for the outdoors with key audiences and youth. ",,2012-01-01,2012-12-31,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Pat,Arndt,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",patricia.arndt@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-naturalist-programs,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2024,2461549,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2023,2042697,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ",,,,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2022,1740793,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2021,2347609,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2020,3630006,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed. Specifically in FY20 we will begin construction on a new shower building at the campground at Splitrock Lighthouse State Park. At Itasca State Park we will also continue design work on the Itasca Bike Trail extension to Bert’s Cabins and Wilderness Drive as-well-as improvements to the bike rental parking. At Cuyuna we will begin design of additional mountain bike trails and a monument sign. ",,,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2019,3695102,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed. Specifically in FY19 we are continuing design of a new state-of-the-art campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system (a Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission-funded Legacy project).This project will take several years to complete. Additionally we will complete a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park the trail link between Father Hennepin State Park and the Soo Line South Trail Sibley SP beach wall and a new bison handling facility (corral) at Minneopa State Park.","Specifically in FY19 (second year of the biennium) we began construction on a new campground at Splitrock Lighthouse SP which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system. Construction of the shower building is set to take place in FY2020. Additionally we completed a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park; finished the trail link between Father Hennepin State Park and the Soo Line South Trail; constructed a beach wall at Sibley State Park; and finished a bison handling facility (corral) at Minneopa State Park. ",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2018,3151874,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed. Specifically in FY18 we are beginning design of a new state-of-the-art campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system (also a Legacy project).This project will take several years to complete. Additionally we will plan and design improvements at Miners Mountain Road at Cuyuna State Rec Are and construct a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park.","Specifically in FY18 (first year of the biennium) we began design of a new state-of-the-art campground at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park which will connect to a new planned regional mountain bike trail system (a Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission-funded Legacy project). This project will take several years to complete. Additionally we constructed a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park (50% complete in FY18) and made major progress on the trail link from Father Hennepin State Park to the Soo Line South Trail. Began construction at Sibley State Park on a new beach wall and ADA access to the beach area.",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2017,1762912,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.","In FY17 (the second year of the biennium) we completed and opened a major new state-of-the-art campground at Whitewater State Park. Legacy fully funded the planning and construction of the Minneiska Campground which opened in September 2017. The campground features 40 sites with electrical hookups four non-electric tent sites four camper cabins and three group camps. Innovations include a 40 kW solar array that will offset anticipated increases in energy use at the new campground and group camps with dedicated picnic shelters and mixed RV and tent sites Additionally Cuyuna State Recreation Area added 3.4 miles of trail (Huntington and Pennington projects) and developed the mountain bike skills area. Construction on a paved trail connection from Father Hennepin State Park to the Soo Line South Trail began in 2017 and will be completed in 2018. Legacy funds augmented the funds raised the Friends of Maplewood for a new sugarshack at Maplewood State Park. ",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2016,2313796,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.","In FY16 (the first year of the biennium) we began a major new state-of-the-art campground at Whitewater State Park and made progress on state park projects such as expansion of mountain biking opportunities at Cuyuna State Rec Area and a paved trail connection from Father Hennepin State Park to the Soo Line South Trail. Many projects begun in FY16 will be completed in FY17 (second year of the biennium).",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2015,2798525,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.","Projects include a new group camp at Lake Bemidji State Park a new day use/picnic area at LaSalle State Recreation Area a new amphitheater at Itasca State Park new trail development at Cuyuna State Recreation Area bison fencing and water supply at Minneopa State Park and campsite electrification projects at Scenic Cascade Sibley Camden and Blue Mounds State Parks.",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2014,2369007,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.","Projects included a new bike trail in Glendalough State Park new camper cabins in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park installation of features to allow for canoe-in camping on Beers Island in Maplewood State Park and new yurts in Cuyuna State Recreation Area and Afton and Glendalough State Parks.",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2013,2273100,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.","Projects including a new trail center at Bear Head Lake State Park a water treatment facility at Soudan Underground Mine and electricity to campsites at various state parks.",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2012,1190000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. Additionally to enhance the energy efficiency of our recreation facilities.","Projects included camper cabins at Lake Bemidji State Park and solar arrays installed in Itasca Lake Maria and Bear Head Lake State Parks.",,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2011,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
18223,"Minnesota State Park and Recreation Area Development",2010,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"There are 67 Minnesota State Parks and 7 Minnesota State Recreation areas that each have facilities to serve outdoor recreation users. Funds in this category are used for developing new facilities and include visitor centers, trail centers, roads, parking lots, bridges, campgrounds, and so on. ",,,2010-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-and-recreation-area-development,,,,
19179,"Minnesota State Park Campground Improvements",2013,600000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Improvements are planned for three parks this fiscal year.","Improvements were made at Rice Lake Father Hennepin and Glacial Lakes State Parks.",,,,,,,,,,"This program area provides for minor campground improvements and adjustments across the system of State Parks and State Recreation Areas; includes opportunities for replacement of fire rings, parking spur leveling, erosion control at campsites, vegetation management, and improved signing. This program report will now be part of ""Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Parks and State Recreation Areas""","The division utilizes existing staffing to complete these projects; completing necessary resource assessments prior to initiating work and scheduling projects to minimize disruption to visitors has caused some delays; all projects should be completed.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-campground-improvements,,,,
19179,"Minnesota State Park Campground Improvements",2012,100000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program area provides for minor campground improvements and adjustments across the system of State Parks and State Recreation Areas; includes opportunities for replacement of fire rings, parking spur leveling, erosion control at campsites, vegetation management, and improved signing. This program report will now be part of ""Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Parks and State Recreation Areas""","The division utilizes existing staffing to complete these projects; completing necessary resource assessments prior to initiating work and scheduling projects to minimize disruption to visitors has caused some delays; all projects should be completed.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-campground-improvements,,,,
19179,"Minnesota State Park Campground Improvements",2010,200000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"The division plans to implement campground improvements at 20 Minnesota State Parks over the biennium.","The division was able to exceed our goals and improve campground services at all of the following State Parks: Itasca McCarthy Beach Bear Head Lake Tettegouche Savannah Portage Jay Cooke Scenic and Crow Wing Frontenac Lake Louise Whitewater and Father Hennepin Big Stone Lake Blue Mounds Camden Lake Shetek Minneopa Monson Lake Rice Lake Sakatah Lake Myre Big Island Nerstrand-Big Woods Sibley Split Rock Creek and Upper Sioux Agency",,,,,,,,,,"This program area provides for minor campground improvements and adjustments across the system of State Parks and State Recreation Areas; includes opportunities for replacement of fire rings, parking spur leveling, erosion control at campsites, vegetation management, and improved signing. This program report will now be part of ""Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Parks and State Recreation Areas""","The division utilizes existing staffing to complete these projects; completing necessary resource assessments prior to initiating work and scheduling projects to minimize disruption to visitors has caused some delays; all projects should be completed.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-state-park-campground-improvements,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2014,,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY14 the DNR will publish and promote MnTOPO a web-based application that will provide access to LiDAR data to a wide audience including the general public and water management professionals. MnTOPO has data viewing and printing capabilities as well as data access and download. Data access and download volumes will be readily available as measures of the value of this information. The DNR will develop and publish an Elevation Data Governance Plan and coordinate elevation data standards maintenance and development of products based on LiDAR data. This will ensure long term management of elevation data and the MnTOPO portal. It will also ensure that the needs of the water management officials who rely on this data to formulate their management strategies are met.","MnTOPO a web site built to make the LiDAR data collected as part of this project easily accessible was completed on time and under budget. Upon its release MnTOPO proved to be an instant success with users viewing and downloading elevation data for a wide variety of water resource management purposes. The two foot contours have been the most popular product of the MnTOPO web application. The total volume of data users downloaded using MnTOPO in its first six months of operation is more than that of the total collection. Due to changes in staff’s managerial responsibilities associated with Minnesota’s LiDAR data an Elevation Data Governance Plan was not completed. The DNR did coordinate the development of elevation data standards with the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee as these two interests work collaboratively to guide long-term management of Minnesota’s elevation data and the MnTOPO application. ",,,,71313,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2013,1350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY13 DNR will complete publishing and distribution of 21 326 square miles of data from the Arrowhead and Metro project areas plus Blue Earth County. Data for the Red River basin (19 counties covering 22 700 square miles) will be reformatted published and distributed. DNR will acquire publish and distribute new LiDAR data over 3 078 square miles in St. Louis and Carlton Counties to update data following a major flood event that resulted in landscape changes making current data invalid. DNR will also develop a web-based map application that presents elevation data that can be viewed on standard computers or mobile devices (without the need for Geographic Information System software).","In FY13 DNR achieved complete coverage of high accuracy elevation for the state of Minnesota. DNR completed the acquisition quality assurance publication and distribution of LiDAR data and associated products for the Arrowhead region Metro region Central Lakes region Blue Earth County and the Duluth area update. Data for counties in the Red River Basin were reformatted to meet state standards incorporated into data holdings. In total more than 52 000 square miles of data was made published and made available to be used for a variety of clean water projects. Significant progress was made on the design and application development for the LiDAR Web Viewer during FY13; however the application was deemed by the project team to be not ready for general release.",,,,666608,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2012,1350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(h)","$1350000 the first year and $1350000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and TMDL implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The money shall be used to collect data for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office which shall receive up to 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if the services cannot otherwise be provided by the department.","In FY12 DNR will acquire LiDAR data over 15 483 square miles covering all or parts of 14 counties in the Central Lakes and Metro project areas.","In FY12 DNR completed publishing and distribution of LiDAR for the Counties that make up the Minnesota River Basin. In addition DNR also published and distributed LiDAR data over 19 411 square miles covering all or parts of 18 counties in the Arrowhead and Metro project areas. DNR acquired LiDAR data over 16 333 square miles covering all or parts of Aitkin Blue Earth Carver Cass Dakota Goodhue Hennepin Hubbard Itasca Koochiching Ramsey Scott Todd Washington and Wadena Counties.",,,,1625273,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2011,2800000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$2800000 the first year and $2800000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and total maximum daily load implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The data will be collected for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Land Management Information Center or its successor which shall receive 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if they cannot otherwise be provided by the department. If the commissioner contracts for services with this appropriation and any of the work done under the contract will be done outside of the United States the commissioner must report to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate finance committees on the proposed contract at least 30 days before entering into the contract. The report must include an analysis of why the contract with the selected contractor provides the state with ""best value"" as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 16C.02; any alternatives to the selected contractor that were considered; what data will be provided to the contractor including the data that will be transmitted outside of the United States; what security measures will be taken to ensure that the data is treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; (continued)","In FY11 DNR will publish and make available LiDAR data for the Minnesota River basin. We will develop work orders for the Arrowhead and Metro project areas rank and make awards and acquire LiDAR data for these regions in the Spring of 2011 (12520 square miles in 19 counties).","In Fiscal Year 2011 DNR published LiDAR data for the Minnesota River Basin. It is publicly available on-line at the DNR. LiDAR acquisitions were contracted over an area covering 18 220 square miles in 15 counties: Anoka Benton Carlton Carver Cook Hennepin Isanti Kanabec Lake Meeker Mille Lacs Scott Sherburne St. Louis and Washington. This is in addition to the 17 258 square miles in 25 counties that were collected in Fiscal Year 2010.",,,,3028474,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
3615,"Minnesota Elevation Mapping Project (LiDAR)",2010,2800000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$2800000 the first year and $2800000 the second year are to acquire and distribute high-resolution digital elevation data using light detection and ranging to aid with impaired waters modeling and total maximum daily load implementation under Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D. The data will be collected for areas of the state that have not acquired such data prior to January 1 2007 or to complete acquisition and distribution of the data for those areas of the state that have not previously received state funds for acquiring and distributing the data. The distribution of data acquired under this paragraph must be conducted under the auspices of the Land Management Information Center or its successor which shall receive 2.5 percent of the appropriation in this paragraph to support coordination of data acquisition and distribution. Mapping and data set distribution under this paragraph must be completed within three years of funds availability. The commissioner shall utilize department staff whenever possible. The commissioner may contract for services only if they cannot otherwise be provided by the department. If the commissioner contracts for services with this appropriation and any of the work done under the contract will be done outside of the United States the commissioner must report to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate finance committees on the proposed contract at least 30 days before entering into the contract. The report must include an analysis of why the contract with the selected contractor provides the state with ""best value"" as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 16C.02; any alternatives to the selected contractor that were considered; what data will be provided to the contractor including the data that will be transmitted outside of the United States; what security measures will be taken to ensure that the data is treated in accordance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; (continued)","In FY10 DNR will collect digital elevation LiDAR data will be collected and make it available to the public for 17 258 square miles in 25 counties in the Minnesota River Basin and southwestern Minnesota. ","In FY 10 DNR developed a master contracting process to collect Digital Elevation information statewide. LiDAR data was collected for 17258 square miles in 25 counties in the Minnesota River Basin and southwestern Minnesota. The data are currently being processed for public use.",,,,670895,,,0.0,,,"This project will create a high accuracy elevation dataset - critical for effectively planning and implementing water quality projects - for the state of Minnesota using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and geospatial mapping technologies. Although some areas of the state have been mapped previously, many counties remain unmapped or have insufficient or inadequate data. This multi-year project, to be completed in 2012, is a collaborative effort of Minnesota's Digital Elevation Committee and partners with county surveyors to ensure accuracy with ground-truthing. The first year (FY 2010) focuses on Southwest Minnesota. The arrowhead, Twin Cities metro, and central lakes regions will be completed in 2011 and 2012.","Accurate topographic information will greatly enhance the ability of decision makers and resource managers to understand how water interacts with the landscape and will provide the foundation for developing innovative, effective, and defendable resource management strategies. Completion of a statewide elevation dataset will reduce cost and increase effectiveness of clean water projects. The data have myriad additional uses; for example, collecting elevation data over the life of a mining project will allow the state to more accurately document mineral extraction, potentially increasing royalty income from mineral leases.",,2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Loesch,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5475",tim.loesch@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping, Planning, Analysis/Interpretation, Modeling, Research, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Anoka, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Cook, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Lake, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-elevation-mapping-project-lidar-0,,,,
9797,"Minnesota Prairie Recovery Project – Phase 3",2013,4610000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(b)","$4,610,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire native prairie and savanna and restore and enhance grasslands and savanna. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with this appropriation must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council no later than 180 days following the close of The Nature Conservancy's fiscal year.",,"This phase resulted in a total of 1,425 acres of wetlands and prairies protected in fee, 22,298 acres of wetlands and prairies enhanced, and 110 acres of wetlands and prairies restored.",,851300,"The Nature Conservancy, private land donation",4607900,96700,,10.1,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The goals for this project were to: protect 1,200 acres native prairie/wetland/savanna; restore 250 acres prairie/wetland; enhance 6,000 acres grassland/savanna with fire, invasive species removal, and grazing; and continue a new prairie conservation model. This phase resulted in a total of 1,425 acres protected, 22,298 acres enhanced, and 110 acres restored. When combined with phases 1 and 2 of the Prairie Recovery Program we have cumulatively protected 4,070 acres, enhanced 58,134 acres and restored 314 acres using OHF funds. We will continue to implement subsequent phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan.",,"1. Scope of work: With the requested funding, and with other funds leveraged by this money and brought by other partners, the following actions and outcomes were acheived.“Phase 3” built upon the success of the MN Prairie Recovery Project Phase 1 and 2 by continuing and expanding enhancement work in 4 focal areas and protection in 5 areas. Project partners, primarily through our participation in Prairie Plan Local Technical teams, helped us to prioritize and refine guidelines for protection, enhancement and restoration activities within priority landscapes. The Prairie Recovery Program utilizes a collaborative model for conservation and we regularly consult and work with a variety of entities including state and federal agencies, other conservation nonprofits, agricultural producer groups and local governments.1,425 acres of existing and restorable grassland, prairie pothole complex, and savanna was permanently protected within prairie core and corridor areas as identified in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan 2010. Lands will be held by The Nature Conservancy, subject to a recorded notice of funding restrictions pursuant to the grant with the MN DNR. All lands acquired in fee are FULLY open to hunting and fishing per state of Minnesota regulations. Basic developments have been, and will continue to be, implemented (boundary signage, habitat improvement, wetland restoration). Protection efforts were coordinated with other partner protection programs (e.g., DNR Wildlife Management Area and Prairie Bank programs), once again primarily through interactions through Local Technical Teams.A separate and discrete internal fund has been established by The Nature Conservancy to cover ongoing land-management costs.  Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying, native seed harvest, and/or cropping) are held in this account and used to pay for property taxes and ongoing management costs.110 acres of cropland were restored to diverse, local-ecotype grassland or grassland/wetland complex. Preference was given to local producers and contractors for provision of seed and establishment of prairies to promote creation of local conservation-oriented businesses.22,298 acres of grassland complex were enhanced on public lands and those purchased with OHF funds and held by the Conservancy (“protected conservation lands”) to increase native species diversity and improve critical wildlife habitat. Management techniques included prescribed fire (61 projects totalling 15,016 acres), removal of woody vegetation (60 projects for 1,678 acres), and control of exotic species (83 projects - 5,514 acres). Much of this work was accomplished by private vendors through contracts. We also extensively used Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews and seasonal staff employed directly by TNC.On-the-ground Conservancy staff provided by this grant were co-located in DNR or Fish and Wildlife Service offices and helped form and lead local coordination and implementation teams; identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and FWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; contacted and worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping in advance of restoration); educated lessees on appropriate conservation grazing/haying practices; supervised management of lands acquired above; planned and conducted prescribed burns; and other activities related to prairie conservation in the focus areas. Contracts were let to provide a high level of enhancement activities to new and existing protected conservation lands, greatly expanding current capacity. These activities greatly improved the habitat value of public lands that were not receiving adequate management treatment, while simultaneously providing jobs for CCM and local businesses. Activities included removal of undesirable woody vegetation, identification and treatment of invasive species infestations, removal of abandoned fences and/or other structures, and related restoration/enhancement activities.To ensure goals and outcomes are consistently achieved across all 4 project areas, the project coordinator oversaw implementation of the above activities and provided administrative support for budget monitoring and reporting. Significant marketing and media outreach was conducted by the Conservancy to highlight the goals and accomplishments of the project to local and statewide constituents, as well as elected officials. http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/minnesota/policy/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project.xmlTemporary seasonal crews were employed by the Conservancy to provide additional capacity for public land management during critical periods like spring burn season. These crews helped create flexibility for enhancement projects and maximized the ability of specialized skilled personnel like burn bosses to increase the number of acres annually enhanced.2. How priorities were set: Prioritization and prioritization criteria vary with the conservation tactic being employed (i.e., protection, restoration, enhancement). Focus areas were selected where there was overlap with MN County Biological Survey prairie “focus areas” and TNC priority areas. Each of the 4 project locations directly correlate to core areas identified in the 2010 MN Prairie Conservation Plan. Because this project is a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, tactical priorities and criteria were established at both the state and local level by respective coordinating groups. criteria for each of these tactics include:a. Protection: location/proximity to other habitats, location/proximity to other protected lands, presence of rare/endangered species, imminence of conversion, ability to support grazing, size, cost, and likelihood for leveraged funding. A more robust listing of selection criteria can be provided upon request.b. Restoration: feasibility/likelihood of success, location, cost, availability of seed, and availability of restoration technical assistance, proximity to other habitats, and their ability to buffer or increase the conservation value of other protected lands.c. Enhancement: urgency/time since last enhancement, feasibility of success, accessibility, availability of enhancement technical assistance, cost, proximity to other habitats and partnership benefits.3. Urgency and opportunity of this proposal: Only about 1% of Minnesota’s original native prairie still remains (about 235,000 acres of an original 1.8 million), and the remnants are still being destroyed and degraded. Less than half of those 235,000 acres are currently protected from conversion, and management capacity is unable to address needs on protected lands. Additionally, more than 90% of the original prairie pothole wetlands in the western part of the state have also been lost. These losses threaten the viability of Minnesota’s prairie/wetland wildlife and recreational opportunities that depend upon them. Further, huge strides that have been made in supplementing habitat with the Conservation Reserve Program are in imminent danger of being lost as contracts expire. Conservationists have a narrow window of opportunity to protect remaining native grasslands, wetlands and other habitats, restore and protect supplemental grasslands and wetlands, and accelerate enhancement efforts to ensure these habitats are providing optimal value to animals and people. This proposal accelerated an initiative begun in 2010.4. Stakeholder involvement and/or opposition: This Phase continues an initiative begun with OHF funding in 2010. We have worked very closely with conservation interests in developing and maintaining this initiative and will continue close collaboration among partners. Via past and ongoing projects, we are also coordinating with other stakeholders (e.g., cattlemen’s associations, Land Stewardship Project, county boards), and will continue to seek opportunities to expand that coordination. Points of opposition that have risen to date include: perceived loss of tax revenues, philosophical opposition to public land ownership, and lack of understanding of processes (i.e. prescribed fire) necessary for long-term prairie system health. To address these concerns we have been actively engaged with county boards and other local units of government, local agricultural producers and groups, and local communities. We anticipate continuing to build these relationships in each of the four project areas.PlanningThis project implements strategies identified in at least 6 plans, as identified below.1. The 2010 MN Prairie Conservation Plan (Plan) identifies three distinct strategies and opportunities for targeting protection, restoration, and enhancement of Minnesota’s prairie and grassland systems. The plan recommends work in “Core Areas” defined as large landscapes that retain some features of functioning prairie systems. Using MN County Biological Survey data and USFWS Habitat Assessment, Populations and Evaluation Team (HAPET)2. MN Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan. The strategic framework of this plan has 5 elements in its “Habitat” section: integrated planning, critical land protection, land and water restoration and protection, (identification of) sustainable practices, and (provision of) economic incentives for sustainable practices. Further, while the plan does not go into great detail with respect to prairie conservation, it clearly states that “protection of priority land habitats” is a vital practice, and prairies clearly fall here.  The Plan identifies 36 distinct prairie core areas across the western third of the state. Collectively these core landscapes contain 71% of the state’s remaining native prairie. All 4 of the project focus areas directly correlate with one or more of these core areas.3. Tomorrow’s Habitat for the Wild and Rare. The primary objective identified in the MN DNR’s plan is to “stabilize and increase populations of “species in greatest conservation need (SGCN)”. In the prairie regions of Minnesota, strategies to achieve this goal include:a. Support incentives that avoid conversion of grasslands into row crops where SGCN occur.b. Use mowing, cutting woody vegetation, prescribed fire, or careful use of herbicides to prevent the invasion of grasslands by trees and shrubs.c. Lengthen the cutting rotations for hay; avoid early-season mowing.d. Use light to moderate, rotational grazing programs to benefit SGCNe. Prevent fragmentation of grassland habitat.f. Avoid soil compaction in areas occupied by mammal SGCN.g. Increase native plant species components.h. Control spread of invasive species to adjacent native-dominated sites.This project proposes to address all but item “f” above.4. The Nature Conservancy’s Northern Tallgrass Prairie Ecoregional Plan (1998). This plan identifies key conservation targets, geographic emphasis areas, threats to native plant and animal communities, and key strategies to mitigate these threats. The proposal is a solid step in the implementation of this plan. Also, as a step-down from the NTP Ecoregion Plan, the Chapter has completed local level planning (Conservation Action Planning) for smaller geographic units that correspond with the focus areas. Goals within these focus areas are very explicit in identifying conservation targets and actions and are consistent with the activities contained in this proposal.5. DNR’s Pheasant Plan. This proposal is in full support of the Pheasant Plan goal to add 1.5 million acres of undisturbed grassland to the state by 2025.6. DNR’s Waterfowl Plan. This proposal is in full support of the state Long-range Duck Recovery Plan to add 2 million acres of habitat to the state by 2025. It also utilizes establishment of complexes, as per the plan, to achieve multiple conservation synergies and benefits.This plan helps fulfill multiple priorities specified by the LSOHC “Prairie Section Vision”, including permanent protection of existing prairies and wetlands, restoration of prairie and wetland habitats, building grassland/wetland complexes in blocks sufficient to increase migratory breeding bird success, enhancement of public lands for game species and other species of conservation need, and protection of watersheds of shallow lakes. Specifically, this proposal addresses “Prairie Section Strategies” 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 directly.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W. River Parkway, Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0738",nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Roseau, Stearns, Swift, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project-phase-3,,,,
9810,"Minnesota Moose Habitat Collaborative",2013,960000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(e)","$960,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association to restore and enhance public forest lands in northeastern Minnesota for moose habitat purposes. A list of proposed restorations and enhancements must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Enhanced 2,049 acres of forest ",,77200,"USFWS ",914100,,,.60,"Minnesota Deer Hunters Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Moose Collaborative (Collaborative) has implemented a variety of habitat enhancement treatments across the core of moose range in Northeast Minnesota on County, State, Federal, and Tribal lands since 2013.  Moose browse has been improved through treatments that regenerate preferred brush and tree species. The Collaborative has also planted over two million trees including white spruce, white pine, jack pine, and white cedar.",,"Improving moose browse calls for treatments that regenerate preferred brush and tree species. In some places, this happens naturally. The area burned by the 2011 Pagami Creek fire is an example of this and is providing some excellent moose browse according to biologists. Most logging on uplands results in some regeneration of moose browse. However, there are tens of thousands of acres in moose range that will not see a natural browse regenerating event like fire or do not have enough volume of merchantable wood to make an economical timber sale. In these areas, the Collaborative used bulldozers, brush saw crews, and prescribed fires to shear, cut, and burn the old decadent brush and stimulate re-growth that is more palatable, nutritious, and easy to reach for moose.Cover for hiding from predators and protection from the elements is another part of the habitat equation. Research has shown that moose prefer forests with mixed conifer and deciduous trees. The pre-settlement forest in Northeast Minnesota was 70% conifers and 30% deciduous trees. Today that ratio is completely reversed with 70% deciduous and only 30% conifers. Improving cover habitat for moose means restoring conifers on the landscape. The Collaborative has planted over two million trees including white spruce, white pine, jack pine, and white cedar. The pine and cedar must be protected from browsing by deer and hare using budcaps or tree shelters. By the third year after planting, the seedlings need to be released from competition from surrounding trees and brush. This “release” is completed with brush saws which both helps the trees get established and produces another flush of future moose browse.A look at plat books for counties in Northeast Minnesota emphasizes the need for inter-agency partnerships to produce habitat results at a meaningful scale. The ownership pattern looks like a patchwork quilt of County, Federal, and State lands (private as well, but funds for this project are limited to public lands). There was not an acre that was worked on without some level of collaboration and cooperation between partner staff. The first cut at site selection was made by looking at forest inventory data and local knowledge of potential project areas. With time and experience, Collaborative partners have refined the search for good moose habitat projects and added and dropped stands as field visits were conducted. Proposals for specific work plans at each site were shared with wildlife biologists for their approval as beneficial to moose. Partners decided who would manage the bidding and contracting, order necessary supplies, supervise the work, complete the documentation needed for invoicing, track the specifics of what was done at each site, and summarize accomplishments for grant reporting and other communication about the project as a whole. As the grant recipient, MDHA is ultimately responsible for the finances and reporting to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. But, the work it takes to produce results involves many of the partnering agencies.The variety of combinations of roles and responsibilities between staff from MDHA, the Superior National Forest, Lake County Forestry, DNR, The Nature Conservancy, and the 1854 Treaty Authority that played out in completing the work was impressive. For example, Lake County Forestry may identify a potential project on lands they manage, a Forest Service biologist may review and approve it as a good moose project, the 1854 Treaty Authority might collect pre-treatment data that is being used to track effectiveness, The Nature Conservancy may order the trees and line up the planting crew, Lake County supervises the work, The Nature Conservancy again handles the documentation and site-specific data and finally MDHA pays the contractor’s invoice and then requests reimbursement in the form of State managed grant funds.Early sampling and aerial surveys conducted by the 1854 Treaty Authority, U of M’s Natural Resources Research Institute, and other agency and tribal biologists are showing that moose are preferentially using the sites that were treated.",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jenny,Foley,"Minnesota Deer Hunters Association","460 Peterson Road","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-327-1103,kimn@mndeerhunters.com,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, Lake, St. Louis","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-moose-habitat-collaborative,,,,
2533,"Minnesota Prairie Recovery Project, Phase 2",2012,4500000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(e)","$4,500,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire native prairie and savanna and restore and enhance grasslands and savanna. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Acquisitions, restorations, and enhancements must be within the two existing and two additional pilot focus areas contained in the accomplishment plan. Annual income statements and balance sheets for income and expenses from land acquired with appropriations from the outdoor heritage fund must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.",,"Protect, Restore and Enhance 2,553 acres of Wetlands and 13,999 acres of Prairies.",,1427700,"ENRTF, NFWF, TNC, RIM, NAWCA",4499500,,,6.3,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Goals for Phase 2 of the MN Prairie Recovery Program were to: protect 1200 acres native prairie/savanna; restore 250 acres grassland; enhance 6000 acres grassland/savanna with fire, invasive species removal, and grazing; and continue a new prairie conservation model. This Phase resulted in a total of 962 acres protected, 15,554 acres enhanced, and 36 acres restored. When combined with Phase 1 of the Program we have cumulatively protected 2,645 acres, enhanced 35,836 acres and restored 204 acres using OHF funds. We will continue to implement subsequent Phases toward meeting the conservation goals described in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan.",,"Design and Scope of Work 1. Problems to be addressed: the conservation problems facing Minnesota’s prairies, prairie potholes, grasslands and savannas are many, and include: a.Continued losses of native and restored grasslands due to economic pressures. b.Degradation of existing public grasslands and wetlands due to encroachment by woody vegetation and other invasive species that reduces their values to wildlife and people. c.Inadequate public access for hunting and fishing in agricultural parts of the state. d.Potential loss of local taxes and local incomes when land is acquired by public entities. e.Long-term state obligations for management of public lands and payment-in-lieu-of-taxes creates a burden for state budget. f.Programmatic and staff limitations that reduce efficiencies in implementing diverse conservation programs across multiple partners. 2. Scope of work: with the appropriated funding, and with other funds leveraged by this money and brought by other partners, the following actions and outcomes were realized. •The “Prairie Recovery Project Partnership” was initiated within the Upper MN River Valley and Aggasiz Beach Ridges and continued in the Glacial Lakes and Tallgrass Aspen Parklands landscapes. Two additional prairie biologists were hired and co-located in partner offices to facilitate and oversee enhancement work on publicly owned grasslands. Dedicated protection staff continued to identify priority parcels for permanent protection, conduct outreach with landowners, and bring real estate transactions to fruition. A project coordinator oversaw implementation of the above activities, and provided administrative support for budget monitoring and reporting. •Original goals for the project included 1,200 acres protected, 250 acres restored and 6,000 acres enhanced. We fell short of our overall protection goals with 962 acres permanently protected. The shortfall was due to the fact that a number of quality projects arose in the central part of the start, specifically Pope and Kandiyohi counties, where land prices are considerably higher than other parts of the prairie region. Protected lands are held by The Nature Conservancy and are open to public hunting and fishing. We greatly exceeded our enhancement goals with 15,435 acres of permanently protected grasslands managed. Management techniques on grassland enhancement projects included prescribed fire, conservation grazing and/or haying, removal of woody vegetation, and control of exotic invasive species. This work was accomplished through contracts with private vendors and through use of seasonal crews employed by the Conservancy. Three of the five protection projects will require future restoration and are in various stages of site preparation. •A separate restricted internal fund is established by The Nature Conservancy to hold income generated from OHF funded acquisitions. Income generated by agricultural leases (grazing, haying and/or cropping), earned interest, public contributions and donations are held in this account and are used to pay for property taxes and ongoing management costs. This model was originally devised to test the principle of utilizing extractive practices (ie haying and grazing, native seed production) as a method for offsetting land holding and management costs. Through the project we have found that revenues generated lag behind holding costs, thereby necessitating private contributions on the part of the Conservancy for making property tax payments. And while the model does not function as effectively as we had originally hoped, economic activities do help at least partially offset ownership costs and can serve as valuable tools for implementing needed management. •On-the-ground staff provided by this grant convened and are leading coordination and implementation of local technical teams called for in the MN Prairie Conservation Plan; actively identified protection, restoration and enhancement needs and opportunities within the focus areas; worked with DNR and FWS staff to delineate conservation projects on public lands; coordinated deployment of contract and staff resources to protected conservation lands; worked with private landowners to coordinate agricultural activities/leases on appropriate protected conservation lands (e.g., haying, grazing, cropping); educated lessees on appropriate conservation grazing/haying practices; supervised management of lands acquired above; planned and conducted prescribed burns; and secured other funding for conservation practices, including through the MN DNR's Working Lands Initiative. •Contracts were let with Conservation Corps of Minnesota and private vendors to conduct enhancement activities on new and existing protected conservation lands, greatly expanding current capacity. These activities greatly improved the habitat value of public lands that were not receiving adequate management treatment, while simultaneously providing jobs for MCC and local businesses. Activities included removal of undesirable woody vegetation, identification and treatment of invasive species infestations, removal of abandoned fences and/or other structures, and related restoration/enhancement activities. 3. How priorities were set: prioritization and prioritization criteria varied with the conservation tactic being employed (i.e., protection, restoration, enhancement). Focus areas were selected where there was overlap with Core and Corridor landscapes as defined through the MN Prairie Conservation Plan and Conservancy priority areas. Because this is a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, tactical priorities and criteria were established at both the state and local level by the respective Local Technical Teams and local agency personnel. Criteria for each of these tactics included: a.Protection: location/proximity to other habitats, location/proximity to other protected lands, presence of rare/endangered species, imminence of conversion, ability to support grazing, size, cost, and likelihood for leveraged funding. b.Restoration: feasibility/likelihood of success, location, cost, availability of seed, and availability of restoration technical assistance. c.Enhancement: urgency/time since last enhancement, feasibility of success, accessibility, availability of enhancement technical assistance, cost, proximity to other habitats and partnership benefits. 4. Urgency and opportunity of this proposal: about 1% of Minnesota’s original native prairie still remains (about 200,000 acres of an original 1.8 million), and the remnants are still being destroyed and degraded today. Less than half is currently protected from conversion, and management capacity is unable to address needs. Additionally, more than 90% of the original prairie pothole wetlands in the western part of the state have also been lost. These losses threaten the viability of Minnesota’s prairie/wetland wildlife and recreational opportunities that depend upon them. Further, huge strides that have been made in supplementing habitat with the Conservation Reserve Program continue to be in imminent danger of being lost as contracts expire. Conservationists have a narrow window of opportunity to protect remaining native grasslands, wetlands and other habitats, restore and protect supplemental grasslands and wetlands, and accelerate enhancement efforts to ensure these habitats are providing optimal value to animals and people. This phase built upon an initiative begun with our Prairie Recovery Project Phase 1, and expanded efforts into 2 new focus areas. 5. Stakeholder involvement and/or opposition: We have worked very closely with conservation interests in developing this initiative and will continue to collaborate with numerous partners. ",2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Neal,Feeken,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 W. River Parkway, Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55414,612-331-0700,nfeeken@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Clay, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Roseau, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prairie-recovery-project-phase-2,,,,
2904,"Minnesota County Biological Survey",2012,1125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$1,125,000 the first year and $1,125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for continuation of the Minnesota county biological survey to provide a foundation for conserving biological diversity by systematically collecting, interpreting, and delivering data on plant and animal distribution and ecology, native plant communities, and functional landscapes.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,700000,,1125000,,,8.31,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) is an ongoing effort begun in 1987 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that is systematically surveying, county-by-county, the state's natural habitats. The effort identifies significant natural areas and collects and interprets data on the status, distribution, and ecology of plants, animals, and native plant communities throughout the state. Through July 2011, surveys have been completed in 81 of Minnesota's 87 counties and have added nearly 17,000 new records of rare features to the DNR's information systems. MCBS data is used by all levels of government in natural resource planning and use decisions, including prioritization of protection of park lands and scientific and natural areas. This appropriation will permit continuation of the survey in Lake, St. Louis, Clearwater, and Beltrami counties and begin initial surveying in Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties. Additionally one book will be published: a natural history guidebook of the Aspen Parkland-Red River Valley region of MN. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The need to protect and manage functional ecological systems, including ecological processes and component organisms continues to accelerate with increased demands for water and energy, continued habitat fragmentation, loss of species and genetic diversity, invasive species expansion, and changing environmental conditions. Since 1987 the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) has systematically collected, interpreted and delivered baseline data on the distribution and ecology of plants, animals, native plant communities, and functional landscapes. These data help prioritize actions to conserve and manage Minnesota's ecological systems and critical components of biological diversity. During this project period baseline surveys continued, focused largely in northern Minnesota (see map). One highlight was data collection in remote areas of the patterned peatlands that included three helicopter-assisted field surveys coordinated with other researchers to increase the knowledge of this ecological system and to continue long-term collaborative monitoring. Another goal was to begin monitoring to measure the effectiveness of management and policy activities. For example, prairie vegetation and small white lady's slipper monitoring began in western Minnesota sites in response to ecological measures identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan 2010. MCBS also provided data and interpretation related to the DNR's forest certification goals and began monitoring activities in selected sites in the Aspen Parkland and in southeastern Minnesota. Since July 2011 new records of 929 rare features were added to the Rare Features Database. Since 1987, MCBS has added a total of 20,018 new rare feature records. Statewide 10,192 MCBS sites of Biodiversity Significance and 63,232 polygons of native plant communities are now publically available on the DNR's Data Deli. Since 1987, MCBS has contributed 4,972 of the 9,467 Minnesota vegetation plot records in the DNR's Releve (vegetation plot) Database. Since 1987 botanists documented 1,194 rare aquatic plants during targeted aquatic plant surveys of 1,872 lakes. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Results and interpretation of data included web-delivery, technical assistance and publications that are identified in more detail in the final report. For example, in 2013 MCBS reports of vegetation observed in 1836 lakes were added as a link in the Lakefinder application Native Orchids of Minnesota was published that included substantial new distributional information from survey botanists. Substantial progress was made on a book related to natural history sites in NW Minnesota based in part on MCBS work in that region.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Carmen,Converse,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5083",carmen.converse@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access, Technical Assistance, Analysis/Interpretation, Monitoring, Mapping, Inventory","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-county-biological-survey-0,,,,
2904,"Minnesota County Biological Survey",2013,1125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03a","$1,125,000 the first year and $1,125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for continuation of the Minnesota county biological survey to provide a foundation for conserving biological diversity by systematically collecting, interpreting, and delivering data on plant and animal distribution and ecology, native plant communities, and functional landscapes.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1125000,,,8.31,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) is an ongoing effort begun in 1987 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that is systematically surveying, county-by-county, the state's natural habitats. The effort identifies significant natural areas and collects and interprets data on the status, distribution, and ecology of plants, animals, and native plant communities throughout the state. Through July 2011, surveys have been completed in 81 of Minnesota's 87 counties and have added nearly 17,000 new records of rare features to the DNR's information systems. MCBS data is used by all levels of government in natural resource planning and use decisions, including prioritization of protection of park lands and scientific and natural areas. This appropriation will permit continuation of the survey in Lake, St. Louis, Clearwater, and Beltrami counties and begin initial surveying in Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties. Additionally one book will be published: a natural history guidebook of the Aspen Parkland-Red River Valley region of MN. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The need to protect and manage functional ecological systems, including ecological processes and component organisms continues to accelerate with increased demands for water and energy, continued habitat fragmentation, loss of species and genetic diversity, invasive species expansion, and changing environmental conditions. Since 1987 the Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) has systematically collected, interpreted and delivered baseline data on the distribution and ecology of plants, animals, native plant communities, and functional landscapes. These data help prioritize actions to conserve and manage Minnesota's ecological systems and critical components of biological diversity. During this project period baseline surveys continued, focused largely in northern Minnesota (see map). One highlight was data collection in remote areas of the patterned peatlands that included three helicopter-assisted field surveys coordinated with other researchers to increase the knowledge of this ecological system and to continue long-term collaborative monitoring. Another goal was to begin monitoring to measure the effectiveness of management and policy activities. For example, prairie vegetation and small white lady's slipper monitoring began in western Minnesota sites in response to ecological measures identified in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan 2010. MCBS also provided data and interpretation related to the DNR's forest certification goals and began monitoring activities in selected sites in the Aspen Parkland and in southeastern Minnesota. Since July 2011 new records of 929 rare features were added to the Rare Features Database. Since 1987, MCBS has added a total of 20,018 new rare feature records. Statewide 10,192 MCBS sites of Biodiversity Significance and 63,232 polygons of native plant communities are now publically available on the DNR's Data Deli. Since 1987, MCBS has contributed 4,972 of the 9,467 Minnesota vegetation plot records in the DNR's Releve (vegetation plot) Database. Since 1987 botanists documented 1,194 rare aquatic plants during targeted aquatic plant surveys of 1,872 lakes. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Results and interpretation of data included web-delivery, technical assistance and publications that are identified in more detail in the final report. For example, in 2013 MCBS reports of vegetation observed in 1836 lakes were added as a link in the Lakefinder application Native Orchids of Minnesota was published that included substantial new distributional information from survey botanists. Substantial progress was made on a book related to natural history sites in NW Minnesota based in part on MCBS work in that region.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Carmen,Converse,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5083",carmen.converse@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access, Technical Assistance, Analysis/Interpretation, Monitoring, Mapping, Inventory","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-county-biological-survey-0,,,,
9807,"Mississippi Northwoods Habitat Complex Protection",2013,11040000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(b)","$11,040,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Crow Wing County to acquire land in fee along the Mississippi River in Crow Wing County to be added to the county forest system. The purchase price must not exceed the appraised fair market value of the property as reviewed and approved under established procedures in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and the Department of Natural Resources' Supplemental Appraisal and Appraisal Review Guidelines (effective July 15, 2009). A land description must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. Development of a paved trail on land acquired under this paragraph constitutes an alteration of the intended use of the interest in real property and must be handled according to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 15. Any plan, including trail alignment, for the development of a paved trail must be submitted to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council for approval. No paved trail development or paved trail use is allowed unless it is specified in the plan for trail use and alignment approved by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. If additional money is needed to acquire the land under this paragraph, by December 15, 2012, the amount necessary to complete the acquisition shall be transferred from unspent appropriations under subdivision 5, paragraph (h), and added to this appropriation.",,"Protect in fee 1,883 acres of habitat",,3000,"Parks and Trails Legacy and RIM ",11040000,,,,"Crow Wing County","Local/Regional Government","This acquisition protected 2.7 miles of Mississippi river shoreline and nearly 2,000 acres of wetland and forest/upland habitat through fee title acquisition just east of Brainerd, MN.","This effort protected from development 2.7 miles of frontage in the headwaters region of this globally significant river, along with approximately 1,857 acres of forest land uniquely situated in the rapidly growing Brainerd Lakes Region of Minnesota. This parcel sits between two large tracts of forested public land along the Mississippi, creating a 9+ mile stretch of undeveloped shoreline which become one of the largest contiguous blocks of protected lake/river shoreline in the Brainerd lakes area—in addition to being one of its most scenic. The lands are adjacent to the Crow Wing County Memorial Forest, the Loerch State Wildlife Management Area, the State of Minnesota’s School Trust lands and Crow Wing County tax forfeited land (managed as forestland). The lands contain several unique habitat features including the Mississippi River watershed, the Sand Creek trout stream, approximately 240 acres of wetland, and forestland comprising of aspen/birch, jack, red and white pine, oak, and lowland hardwoods. The Mississippi River is clearly one of the most important freshwater resources in the State of Minnesota and beyond. A significant portion of this property fronts the Mississippi’s Stump Bay, a lake-like basin originally formed by the paper mill dam downstream in Brainerd. Stump Bay, and the larger basin around it, has characteristics of both river and lake habitats which provide a diversity of niches and support the area’s best cosmopolitan fisheries, including a world- class bass fishery. As a major migratory bird route, the Mississippi River basin is used by 60% of all birds found in North America, including waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and neotropical songbirds. The forest and riparian forest habitats of this project area are known to support osprey, Canada goose, great blue heron, killdeer, common snipe, American woodcock, and ruffed grouse. There are at least two bald eagle nests documented in the subject area. This section of the Mississippi River “flyway” is especially critical for waterfowl such as wood duck, mallard, blue-winged teal, green-winged teal, hooded merganser, and American coot. The open waters of the bay uniquely serve as an early spring stopover for waterfowl before the lakes thaw. The wild rice foliage found in the bay and along the shore of this area provides security cover and loafing sites for migrating ducks; the wild rice kernals provide critical food source. 240 acres of wetland found within this project area are also critical brooding and feeding area for waterfowl. Mammals associated with the upland, wetland, lowland and riparian habitats of the acquired area include whitetail deer, gray wolf, coyote, red fox, river otter, beaver, muskrat, striped skunk, raccoon, opossum, weasel, mink, fisher, marten, porcupine, bobcat, black bear, red squirrel, shrews, pocket gopher, voles, bats, least chipmunk, gray squirrel, northern flying squirrel, cottontail rabbit and snowshoe hare. Reptiles and amphibians utilizing the wetland, riparian and upland habitats include the wood frog, spring peeper, western chorus frog, gray tree frog, northern leopard frog, green frog, American toad, blue-spotted salamander, tiger salamander, garter snake, redbelly snake, painted turtle, snapping turtle, and Blanding’s turtle, a MN DNR Threatened Species. A number of occurrences of the Blanding’s turtle, a MN DNR Threatened Species, have been documented on the property and there have been at least two eagle nests documented in the subject area. The contiguous forest block that is provided by this property will benefit all of these species as well as other rare species that depend on forested wetland and riparian areas. Conservation of this reach of the Mississippi River is extremely valuable in protection of water quality. The acquired forest lands are now dual certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Forest Stewardship Council standards, ensuring a 9+ mile stretch of consistent forest management. The land buffers and enhances two other tracts of public land, resulting in a 6,207 acre block of contiguous forest lands on the Mississippi River in the popular recreational Brainerd Lakes area of north-central Minnesota. The public has access to these waters and forest lands for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing, snow-shoeing, nature viewing, hiking, restricted camping, horseback riding and other recreational activities. The property continues to host a popular snowmobile trail, important because of its proximity just 5 miles from downtown Brainerd. While conversion of forest lands into development properties in the Brainerd Lakes area has fragmented forests as well as these types of recreational trail systems, this acquisition will provide raw materials for the region’s forest products economy which in turn provides base economy jobs for Minnesota citizens. The public has gained in a less tangible but no less important way from the protected landscape, noise buffering and air and water quality benefits provided by these forested lands. This acquisition will provide a future opportunity to complete a critical linkage between the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail and the Paul Bunyan State Trail, both part of the Mississippi River Trail which is envisioned to be a 3,000 mile world class bicycling route, extending from the headwaters at Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico. The project had considerable support from a large and diverse collection of stakeholders including hunting and angling clubs, community foundations, natural resource organizations and trails organizations; such as Anglers for Habitat, Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited, Minnesota Deerhunters, MNDNR, Ruffed Grouse Society, The Nature Conservancy The Trust for Public Land; and more. The Trust for Public Land provided the leadership and coordination role needed in this conservation effort. Working together with these other stakeholders, The Trust for Public Land had endeavored to protect this particular stretch of Mississippi River land now known as Mississippi River Northwoods for over a decade. No fewer than three efforts were made over the 10-year period to protect this unique property using various protection tools, funding sources, and possible stewardship scenarios. These previous efforts were not successful due to a variety of factors including insufficient funding, differences of opinion about who should be the long term steward and not reaching agreement with the landowner on the terms of a sale. In approximately 2009, however, the long-time landowner, Potlatch Corporation, converted from a forest product company to a Real Estate Investment Trust and underwent a number of staffing changes. They increased their sale and development of land in Minnesota and in 2010 it was learned that they intended to develop the Mississippi River Northwoods parcel. After lengthy negotiations, The Trust for Public Land was able to reach an option agreement with the company for the purchase of this land for conservation in the spring of 2011. Shortly thereafter, The Trust for Public Land submitted an application for funding to LSOHC to protect this land. Originally it was thought that the DNR might be the permanent steward of this land given the importance of the land and the agency’s long-time involvement with and interest in its protection. Ultimately, it was determined that Crow Wing County would be the permanent steward of this land due to a variety of factors including this land’s proximity to other County-owned land. Accordingly, the County eventually became the grant applicant. As the holder of the option agreement with Potlatch, The Trust for Public Land continued to play an active role in this protection effort. It coordinated and paid for all the due diligence on the land including environmental assessments, appraisals, and title review. The Trust for Public Land also coordinated and managed education and outreach related to this protection effort with the many and various stakeholders mentioned above. The Trust for Public Land further assisted the County in thinking about how the land would be managed with this proposed funding alongside other county-owned lands as well as the critical conversations that took place with LSOHC and the Legislature in 2011-2012 that led to ultimate appropriation of OHF dollars. On November 29, 2012, The Trust for Public Land purchased the land from Potlatch for its appraised fair market value of $11 million and sold the land on the same day to Crow Wing County for the same amount. The Trust for Public Land continued to work alongside Crow Wing County, partners listed above and the LSOHC in 2012-2013 to re-introduce area residents and other stakeholders to the recently-protected and publicly-accessible Mississippi River Northwoods land through a series of written summaries, press pieces, celebrations and river outings. The County is proposing a change in the use and interest in 142 acres of the Mississippi River Northwoods acquisition. The parcel, located along Highway 210, has economic viability and opportunity to increase the County’s tax base. The County’s proposal would include a land exchange and transfer of the deed restriction to another County managed property adjoining the Mississippi River and Northwoods property. The County’s proposal will meet the procedures and criteria identified by the Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council for the change of use and replacement of interest. The identified properties will be equal in fair market value, in a reasonable equivalent location and have a reasonably equivalent useful conservation purpose. A copy of the fact sheet is attached to this report The $3M in leverage identified in Trust For Public Lands's original budget for this acquisition listed Parks and Trails Legacy and RIM as additional sources of funding. The leverage dollars were not needed or applied for because the second appraisal came in $3M lower than the original appraisal.","Final Report",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kirk,Titus,"Crow Wing County (Land Supervisor)","322 Laurel St., Suite 12",Brainerd,MN,56401,218-824-1138,kirk.titus@crowwing.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Crow Wing","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-northwoods-habitat-complex-protection,,,,
2916,"Mississippi River Central Minnesota Conservation Planning",2012,87000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$87,000 the first year and $88,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District to develop and adopt river protection strategies in cooperation with local jurisdictions in the communities of the 26 miles of the Mississippi River between Benton and Stearns Counties. This appropriation must be matched by $175,000 of nonstate cash or qualifying in-kind funds.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,87000,,,2.05,"Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW From its headwaters to the Twin Cities, the Mississippi River has benefited from coordinated management plans and community efforts to protect its water quality and shoreland habitat - except for a 26-mile stretch in central Minnesota. Starting in St. Cloud and stretching north through Stearns and Benton counties, the stretch is governed by 11 different jurisdictions and the communities have no uniform land use controls to protect this shared resource despite population growth and development pressure threatening the health of the river. Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District is using this appropriation to coordinate an effort between these 11 different local governments to develop and implement specific river protection policies and work with landowners along the river to implement shoreland management practices. Ultimately the effort aims to protect the water quality of the Mississippi River, reduce habitat fragmentation, and prioritize on-the-ground efforts. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS From its Headwaters to the Twin Cities, the Mississippi River has benefited from coordinated management plans and community efforts to protect its water quality and shoreland habitat--except for 26-mile stretch in Central Minnesota. Starting in St. Cloud and stretching north through Stearns and Benton counties, this stretch is governed by 11 different jurisdictions (four cities, five townships and two counties). These communities presently have no uniform land use controls to protect the magnificent river they share. Significant population growth and development pressure and contributing upland pollution could significantly damage the health of the Mississippi River. This project's goal was to restore and protect the natural resources of the Mississippi River and its tributaries, and reduce habitat fragmentation along its banks in central Minnesota. The project coordinated with local units of government to develop and implement specific river protection policies with limited success. Individual landowners were contacted to implement sound shoreland and upland management practices. Also, in conjunction with this project a portion of the Sauk watershed was selected as part of the USDA NRCS Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) to reduce pollution entering the river and reducing downstream impacts. Over 50,000 acres had conservation practices planned or applied. Local units of government were offered workshops and technical assistance to implement policies, such as adopting a Natural Resource Overlay District along the river. The City of Sartell was key receiver of this assistance. Also, a major Take a Day OFF (Outdoor Family Fun) event was held to increase the publics' awareness of this wonderful natural resource in their backyard. Over 1000 people attend this event annually. The public policies and landowner practices implemented has resulted in a healthier Mississippi River today and for decades to come. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District website (www.stearnscountyswcd.net) was used to disseminate information. Other media forms included radio, newspaper, and Facebook were used to increase awareness of activities pertaining to this project.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District","Marketplace Mall, 110 2nd Street S, Ste 128","Waite Park",MN,56387,"(320) 251-7800 x3",dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-central-minnesota-conservation-planning,,,,
2916,"Mississippi River Central Minnesota Conservation Planning",2013,88000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03n","$87,000 the first year and $88,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District to develop and adopt river protection strategies in cooperation with local jurisdictions in the communities of the 26 miles of the Mississippi River between Benton and Stearns Counties. This appropriation must be matched by $175,000 of nonstate cash or qualifying in-kind funds.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,88000,,,2.04,"Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW From its headwaters to the Twin Cities, the Mississippi River has benefited from coordinated management plans and community efforts to protect its water quality and shoreland habitat - except for a 26-mile stretch in central Minnesota. Starting in St. Cloud and stretching north through Stearns and Benton counties, the stretch is governed by 11 different jurisdictions and the communities have no uniform land use controls to protect this shared resource despite population growth and development pressure threatening the health of the river. Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District is using this appropriation to coordinate an effort between these 11 different local governments to develop and implement specific river protection policies and work with landowners along the river to implement shoreland management practices. Ultimately the effort aims to protect the water quality of the Mississippi River, reduce habitat fragmentation, and prioritize on-the-ground efforts. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS From its Headwaters to the Twin Cities, the Mississippi River has benefited from coordinated management plans and community efforts to protect its water quality and shoreland habitat--except for 26-mile stretch in Central Minnesota. Starting in St. Cloud and stretching north through Stearns and Benton counties, this stretch is governed by 11 different jurisdictions (four cities, five townships and two counties). These communities presently have no uniform land use controls to protect the magnificent river they share. Significant population growth and development pressure and contributing upland pollution could significantly damage the health of the Mississippi River. This project's goal was to restore and protect the natural resources of the Mississippi River and its tributaries, and reduce habitat fragmentation along its banks in central Minnesota. The project coordinated with local units of government to develop and implement specific river protection policies with limited success. Individual landowners were contacted to implement sound shoreland and upland management practices. Also, in conjunction with this project a portion of the Sauk watershed was selected as part of the USDA NRCS Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI) to reduce pollution entering the river and reducing downstream impacts. Over 50,000 acres had conservation practices planned or applied. Local units of government were offered workshops and technical assistance to implement policies, such as adopting a Natural Resource Overlay District along the river. The City of Sartell was key receiver of this assistance. Also, a major Take a Day OFF (Outdoor Family Fun) event was held to increase the publics' awareness of this wonderful natural resource in their backyard. Over 1000 people attend this event annually. The public policies and landowner practices implemented has resulted in a healthier Mississippi River today and for decades to come. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District website (www.stearnscountyswcd.net) was used to disseminate information. Other media forms included radio, newspaper, and Facebook were used to increase awareness of activities pertaining to this project.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District","Marketplace Mall, 110 2nd Street S, Ste 128","Waite Park",MN,56387,"(320) 251-7800 x3",dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Benton, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mississippi-river-central-minnesota-conservation-planning,,,,
2927,"Native Prairie Stewardship and Native Prairie Bank Acquisition",2012,500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire native prairie bank easements, prepare baseline property assessments, restore and enhance native prairie sites, and provide technical assistance to landowners. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,500000,,,6.19,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Prior to European settlement more than 18 million acres of prairie covered Minnesota. Today less than 1% of that native prairie remains, and about half of those remaining acres are in private landownership without any formal protection currently in place. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will work with private landowners of high quality native prairie sites to protect remaining native prairie using a variety of tools. Approximately 200 acres are expected to be permanently protected through Native Prairie Bank conservation easements. A variety of restoration and enhancement activities will be implemented on a total of about 900 acres. Additionally, education and technical assistance will be provided to interested landowners to help them improve the management and stewardship of native prairie sites they own. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS A total of 183 acres of native prairie was enrolled in the Native Prairie Bank easement program and permanently protected. The newly acquired easements included 6 easements in the Counties of Redwood, Brown, Pope, Traverse, Swift, and Renville. In total, 22 baseline property reports were written, including 6 baselines for the newly acquired easements. In addition to baseline reports, 22 existing Native Prairie Bank easements were monitored and data entered into the DNR's Conservation Easement Monitoring database. SNA prairie specialists have completed 20 prescribed burns for 1,268 acres, 1 prairie reconstruction on 17 acres, and 61 invasive species control projects on 813 acres. 50 of these 82 projects involved Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews. Boundary signing has been completed on the 6 NPB easements acquired with this appropriation. As part of the SNA Program's adaptive management efforts, management practices at 5 NPB sites were evaluated to determine if initial objectives were met. SNA staff participated in 6 different events aimed at getting prairie stewardship information to landowners. Both SNA field specialists and acquisition staff engaged 76 different priority prairie landowners to discuss prairie protection and management options for their property. Over 290 landowners who potentially meet eligibility for Prairie Tax Exemption received mailings with Prairie Tax Exemption application forms. These mailings resulted in the certification of 204 new applications and the enrollment or re-enrollment of 6,936 acres in Prairie Tax Exemption. With the assistance of professional consultants, 20 landowners have received comprehensive Prairie Stewardship plans. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< As part of the landowner outreach efforts in project activities 1 and 3, the Native Prairie Bank brochure was updated and re-printed. The new Native Prairie Bank brochure is being made available at public events that target prairie landowners. Over 290 letters were mailed to native prairie landowners informing them of their potential eligibility to participate in the Prairie Tax Exemption Program. Local Technical Teams (LTT's) have been forming in southern and western MN in an effort to coordinate implementation of the MN Prairie Plan (include SWCD, NRCS, USFWS, TNC, BWSR). SNA Prairie Specialists have been working with these LTT's to ensure landowners approached directly by these LTT's are made aware of their prairie stewardship options available through the SNA Program. In total, SNA field specialists have proactively engaged 76 different priority prairie landowners to discuss prairie protection and management options for their property, as well as provide native prairie stewardship information at 6 public events.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Garms,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5130",jason.garms@state.mn.us,"Inventory, Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-prairie-stewardship-and-native-prairie-bank-acquisition,,,,
2927,"Native Prairie Stewardship and Native Prairie Bank Acquisition",2013,500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04h","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire native prairie bank easements, prepare baseline property assessments, restore and enhance native prairie sites, and provide technical assistance to landowners. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,500000,,,6.19,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Prior to European settlement more than 18 million acres of prairie covered Minnesota. Today less than 1% of that native prairie remains, and about half of those remaining acres are in private landownership without any formal protection currently in place. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will work with private landowners of high quality native prairie sites to protect remaining native prairie using a variety of tools. Approximately 200 acres are expected to be permanently protected through Native Prairie Bank conservation easements. A variety of restoration and enhancement activities will be implemented on a total of about 900 acres. Additionally, education and technical assistance will be provided to interested landowners to help them improve the management and stewardship of native prairie sites they own. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS A total of 183 acres of native prairie was enrolled in the Native Prairie Bank easement program and permanently protected. The newly acquired easements included 6 easements in the Counties of Redwood, Brown, Pope, Traverse, Swift, and Renville. In total, 22 baseline property reports were written, including 6 baselines for the newly acquired easements. In addition to baseline reports, 22 existing Native Prairie Bank easements were monitored and data entered into the DNR's Conservation Easement Monitoring database. SNA prairie specialists have completed 20 prescribed burns for 1,268 acres, 1 prairie reconstruction on 17 acres, and 61 invasive species control projects on 813 acres. 50 of these 82 projects involved Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) crews. Boundary signing has been completed on the 6 NPB easements acquired with this appropriation. As part of the SNA Program's adaptive management efforts, management practices at 5 NPB sites were evaluated to determine if initial objectives were met. SNA staff participated in 6 different events aimed at getting prairie stewardship information to landowners. Both SNA field specialists and acquisition staff engaged 76 different priority prairie landowners to discuss prairie protection and management options for their property. Over 290 landowners who potentially meet eligibility for Prairie Tax Exemption received mailings with Prairie Tax Exemption application forms. These mailings resulted in the certification of 204 new applications and the enrollment or re-enrollment of 6,936 acres in Prairie Tax Exemption. With the assistance of professional consultants, 20 landowners have received comprehensive Prairie Stewardship plans. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< As part of the landowner outreach efforts in project activities 1 and 3, the Native Prairie Bank brochure was updated and re-printed. The new Native Prairie Bank brochure is being made available at public events that target prairie landowners. Over 290 letters were mailed to native prairie landowners informing them of their potential eligibility to participate in the Prairie Tax Exemption Program. Local Technical Teams (LTT's) have been forming in southern and western MN in an effort to coordinate implementation of the MN Prairie Plan (include SWCD, NRCS, USFWS, TNC, BWSR). SNA Prairie Specialists have been working with these LTT's to ensure landowners approached directly by these LTT's are made aware of their prairie stewardship options available through the SNA Program. In total, SNA field specialists have proactively engaged 76 different priority prairie landowners to discuss prairie protection and management options for their property, as well as provide native prairie stewardship information at 6 public events.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jason,Garms,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5130",jason.garms@state.mn.us,"Inventory, Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-prairie-stewardship-and-native-prairie-bank-acquisition,,,,
2949,"Natural and Scenic Area Acquisition Grants",2012,500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04k","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to provide matching grants to local governments for acquisition of natural and scenic areas, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019, subdivision 4a. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,975000,,500000,,,3.77,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program is a competitive, matching grant program that partners the state with local communities to help them acquire and permanently protect natural and scenic resources that do not qualify for state designation but have important local or regional significance. Natural and scenic areas provide for public use, protection of species and natural communities, appreciation of scenic vistas, and scientific and educational opportunities. This appropriation will allow the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide up to six matching grants to cities, counties, townships, or school districts for acquisition of approximately 150 acres of new or expanded natural and scenic areas. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSThe overall aim of this project is to ensure protection of natural and scenic resources by helping and encouraging local governments to acquire and protect land for appropriate public use, protection of natural communities, appreciation of scenic vistas, and scientific and environmental education purposes. This is achieved through competitive, matching grants through the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program that provides financial incentive and ensures the land and natural resources are retained for public use in perpetuity. The primary results of the project were:Six grants totaling $975,000 resulted in the acquisition of 166.9 acres of natural and scenic areas. All grants were matched by local dollars of at least $975,000.Grants included Blue Earth County, acquisition of 41 acres adjacent to the Red Jacket Trail that includes wooded hillsides, meadows and a meandering creek that flows into the LeSueur River; the City of Brainerd, acquisition of 37 acres along the Mississippi River with 1,300 feet of shoreline to provide opportunities for low impact nature based outdoor recreation; the City of Elk River, acquisition of 22.6 acres of historic and scenic property with over 3,300 feet of natural, largely untouched shoreline at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers; two grants to the City of Maplewood, acquisition of 48 acres of land that contains rolling hills, bluff top and steep slopes and views from the bluff tops look out over the Mississippi River Valley and Fish Creek; and the City of Prior Lake, acquisition of 18 acres with approximately 1,545 feet of lakeshore and 100 feet of shoreline on Prior Creek.Project administration for the program was completed for $25,000. Two application cycles were completed, applications reviewed and site visits were completed. Active projects were monitored, financial review completed, projects closed out, and initial land acquisition reports filed. A total of 419 hours were spent administering the project over three years.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Information about these natural and scenic areas has been added to the DNR website, under the Natural and Scenic Area Program, click on recent grants.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ronald,Potter,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 52","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5632",ronald.potter@state.mn.us,"Grants/Contracts, Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/natural-and-scenic-area-acquisition-grants,,,,
2949,"Natural and Scenic Area Acquisition Grants",2013,500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04k","$500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to provide matching grants to local governments for acquisition of natural and scenic areas, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 85.019, subdivision 4a. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,500000,,,3.77,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program is a competitive, matching grant program that partners the state with local communities to help them acquire and permanently protect natural and scenic resources that do not qualify for state designation but have important local or regional significance. Natural and scenic areas provide for public use, protection of species and natural communities, appreciation of scenic vistas, and scientific and educational opportunities. This appropriation will allow the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to provide up to six matching grants to cities, counties, townships, or school districts for acquisition of approximately 150 acres of new or expanded natural and scenic areas. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSThe overall aim of this project is to ensure protection of natural and scenic resources by helping and encouraging local governments to acquire and protect land for appropriate public use, protection of natural communities, appreciation of scenic vistas, and scientific and environmental education purposes. This is achieved through competitive, matching grants through the Natural and Scenic Area Grant Program that provides financial incentive and ensures the land and natural resources are retained for public use in perpetuity. The primary results of the project were:Six grants totaling $975,000 resulted in the acquisition of 166.9 acres of natural and scenic areas. All grants were matched by local dollars of at least $975,000.Grants included Blue Earth County, acquisition of 41 acres adjacent to the Red Jacket Trail that includes wooded hillsides, meadows and a meandering creek that flows into the LeSueur River; the City of Brainerd, acquisition of 37 acres along the Mississippi River with 1,300 feet of shoreline to provide opportunities for low impact nature based outdoor recreation; the City of Elk River, acquisition of 22.6 acres of historic and scenic property with over 3,300 feet of natural, largely untouched shoreline at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers; two grants to the City of Maplewood, acquisition of 48 acres of land that contains rolling hills, bluff top and steep slopes and views from the bluff tops look out over the Mississippi River Valley and Fish Creek; and the City of Prior Lake, acquisition of 18 acres with approximately 1,545 feet of lakeshore and 100 feet of shoreline on Prior Creek.Project administration for the program was completed for $25,000. Two application cycles were completed, applications reviewed and site visits were completed. Active projects were monitored, financial review completed, projects closed out, and initial land acquisition reports filed. A total of 419 hours were spent administering the project over three years.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< Information about these natural and scenic areas has been added to the DNR website, under the Natural and Scenic Area Program, click on recent grants.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ronald,Potter,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 52","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5632",ronald.potter@state.mn.us,"Grants/Contracts, Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/natural-and-scenic-area-acquisition-grants,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2024,1309326,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2023,1392073,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","FY23 Legacy funding will support the following new trail and bridge development: • Gateway State Trail/Lorient St Realignment – 0.5 miles • Gitchi Gami State Trail – Silver Creek Bridge (in cooperation with MnDOT) ",,,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2022,1429356,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ",,"FY22 Legacy funding supported the following new trail development: • Gitchi Gami State Trail/Grand Marais to Cutface Creek Wayside – 3.5 miles • Heartland State Trail/Steamboat Loop Segment – 1.5 miles • Minnesota Valley State Trail – Design Only for Bloomington Segments ",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2021,1480034,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The construction of the Segment 1B of the Minnesota Valley State Trail will provide a pedestrian and bicycle connection along the Minnesota River between Cedar Ave and the new 35W pedestrian pathway. Trail 1B construction to start Fall 2021. Eventually the trail will connect segments along the Minnesota River from Hwy 169 to Fort Snelling. Initial construction of a trail tunnel on the Heartland Trail is to be completed in 2021/2022 with a 2020 Capital Bond appropriation of $2M. The first phase of trail development on this segment is to be the construction of a trail tunnel under Hwy 71 4 miles south of the Itasca SP South entrance. This tunnel will also allow an immediate safety improvement by eliminating an existing at-grade road crossing for the existing grant-in-aid snowmobile trail. Legacy funds provided for the completion of the final engineering specifications and plans for Minnesota River State Trail from Appleton to the USACE Marsh Lake Dam Recreation Area. Trail is to be constructed cooperatively by Swift County on behalf of the DNR. Supplemental funds for construction engineering and inspection for the 2.5 mile segment of the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail located between Crosby and Deerwood. The development of this State Trail segment has been a cooperative effort between Deerwood Crosby Crow Wing County and the MN DOT.",,,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2020,206193,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Specifically FY20 Legacy funding will support: • Required construction engineering construction oversight and limited supplemental cost associated with the development of the 1.7 mile Bloomington Segment 1A of the Minnesota Valley State Trail (For this $3.2 M project Legacy is adding $30k for construction oversight only). When the construction of Segments 1A and 1B are complete a pedestrian trail corridor will parallel the banks of the Minnesota River and provide a connection between the pedestrian trails which traverse the river at I-35 and TH 77. The current development priorities for the MN Valley State Trail are to provide a contiguous trail corridor through Bloomington and Fort Snelling State Park. • Provide for the preliminary feasibility design engineering and construction estimates for a new 17+ mile long segment of the Heartland State Trail located between the town of Emmaville and Itasca State Park. ","In cooperation with the City of Bloomington completed engineering construction oversight and construction of the Bloomington 1.65 mile Segment 1A of the Minnesota Valley State Trail. Segment 1A opened to the public September 2020. Through partnership with City of Bloomington and USFWS completed plans & specifications for 1.7 mile Segment 1B to extend the State Trail to the old and new Cedar Ave bridge. Completed preliminary feasibility design for 17-mile Heartland Trail between Emmaville and Itasca State Park Hubbard County. Engineering was completed for the Renewal and rehabilitation of a Segment of the Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail impacted by FEMA-designated disaster following rain event and related erosion and need for significant bank stabilization and reconstruction.",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2019,124966,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","FY19 measurable goals: Specifically in FY19 Legacy funds will: • support development of a new segment of the Mill Towns ST. (For this $1.3M project Legacy is adding $15k leveraging approximately $800k in federal Transportation Alternatives Program dollars.) Outcomes will be a new pedestrian bridge over the Cannon River and about ¾ mile of trail in the City of Faribault; • pay for vault toilet design work at C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail (one new and two replacements). Again Legacy provides a critical match to leverage federal Recreational Trail Program dollars. ","Specifically in FY19 Legacy contributed to: • the final planning design and partial construction funding for the installation of new vault toilets along the Northshore/CJ Ramstad State Trail. Construction was initiated but not completed in FY19. • the construction of the new Milltowns State Trail bridge and trail segment was completed and opened to the public in FY19 ($65 000). • provided limited supplementary funding for the completion of the construction of the West Road Segment of the Gichi Gami ST ($10 000). Update on the proposed Silver Creek cooperative agreement with MnDOT: The Department of Transportation is working on the project design including the trail component – project letting is currently scheduled for later in calendar 2020. ",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2018,22390,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed. Specifically in FY18 we plan to construct one key trail connection and trail bridge (Silver Creek coop with MNDOT).","FY18 accomplishments: Specifically in FY18 Legacy contributed to the planning and design of Gateway ST tunnel under Hadley Ave a project with significant safety improvements for trail users. Update on the proposed Silver Creek cooperative agreement with MnDOT. The Department of Transportation is working on the project design including the trail component – project letting is currently scheduled for later in calendar 2019. ",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2017,942102,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","Land needed to meet the nature-based outdoor recreation needs of Minnesotans will be acquired and/or developed. High-priority development projects that encourage outdoor recreation participation and enhance or protect natural and cultural resources are completed. Specifically in FY17 we plan to develop a critical half mile connection of the Gitchi Gami State Trail between Silver Bay and Beaver Bay and develop a trailhead on the Central Lakes State Trail in Fergus Falls.","In FY 17 we developed a critical half mile connection of the Gitchi Gami State Trail between Silver Bay and Beaver Bay and a trailhead on the Central Lakes State Trail in Fergus Falls.",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2016,794100,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. ","In FY16 we completed design and planning for the development of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail West Road connection (Beaver Bay to Silver Bay) to be constructed in 2017. (New trail miles were developed in 2016 just not with Legacy Funds).",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2015,2406214,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. ","This year we completed the 6 mile Browns Creek State Trail. In addition several other projects will be completed including paving more than 20 miles of the Luce State Trail to constructing a memorial parking lot on the Glacial Lakes State Trail and constructing three important trail bridges that will allow for new trail development along the Mill Towns and Blazing Star State Trails.",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2014,2502218,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. ","A 3-mile segment of trail was completed on the Minnesota State Trail from Shakopee Memorial Park to the USFWS parking lot in Shakopee MN. In addition significant construction progress was also made on the Brown's Creek connection to the Gateway and on a connection from the Paul Bunyan State Trail into Crown Wing State Park. Both of these projects will be completed by late summer/fall 2014.",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2013,200000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To create unforgettable recreation experiences that inspire the public to pass along the love for the outdoors to the next generation. ","In FY12 the Parks and Trails Division initiated the engineering and design for the development of key sections of new improved State Trail along the Browns Creek Luce Line and Paul Bunyan State Trails. Construction of the 6 mile Paul Bunyan State Trail segment has been completed. ",,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
18222,"New State Trail Construction",2012,1500000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices. ","The MnDNR Parks and Trails Divisions new State trail development efforts are focused on previously undeveloped sections that provide key trail connections, enhance user safety and accessiblity and further the efforts to complete the State Trails as defined. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-state-trail-construction,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2025,1600000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(f)","$1,600,000 the first year and $1,600,000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities and targeted forest stewardship for water quality. ","Watershed planning and site-scale technical assistance: Continue using our hydrology, geomorphology and connectivity data, analyses and expertise to contribute to CWMPs and to help local partners identify, develop, propose, target, design, implement, and/or monitor the effectiveness of actual, planned, or proposed on-the-ground water quality/water management projects, including projects identified as priorities in approved Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans (CWMPs). Work with local partners to write 40 forest stewardship plans covering 2,600 woodland acres, with cost share and technical assistance for around 90 projects on 400 to 750 acres to improve water quality in priority areas identified in Landscape Stewardship Plans and CWMPs for four southeastern MN watersheds. Plant trees in four central MN watersheds where tree planting is an identified priority. Information resources: Update the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index and related datasets. Continue helping local 1W1P partnerships and groups like the Northern Waters Land Trust, Minnesota Land Trust, and Natural Shorelines Partnership use this information to prioritize lakes for protection. Continue helping local partners develop and apply higher water quality standards in local shoreland and floodplain ordinances via training and the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase. Develop and coordinate a lake resiliency and climate change conference for LGUs. Collaborate with the UM Climate Adaptation Partnership to develop training to help agency staff communicate with LGUs about climate change impacts on water quality and the need to act. Continue technical guidance for the interagency fish contamination assessment program and help migrate historical data to MPCA for public access. Watershed science outreach: Continue outreach on the science of watershed health to help implementers and practitioners understand root causes of water quality problems and apply multiple-benefit solutions.   ",,,,,,,,,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2024,1600000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(f)","$1,600,000 the first year and $1,600,000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities and targeted forest stewardship for water quality. "," Watershed planning: Participate in all 15 to 20 One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) projects in progress to develop or update Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans (CWMPs) by contributing relevant data and information and reviewing plans. Implementation technical assistance: Continue building on our participation in 1W1P and using our hydrology, stream geomorphology, and connectivity information and expertise to help local partners identify, develop, propose, target, design, implement, and/or monitor the effectiveness of actual, planned, or proposed on-the-ground water quality or water management projects, including many identified as priorities in approved CWMPs. Our past assistance to local partners in evaluating, designing and implementing culvert/bridge replacements using the geomorphic approach has spawned a new grant program which will fund this work in the FY24-25 biennium. Protecting lakes, shoreland and floodplains: Update the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index and related datasets and continue to help watershed partners use the information to prioritize lakes for protection. Continue helping local partners develop and apply higher standards for water quality in local shoreland and floodplain ordinances, via training and the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase, adding pages related to climate change and vanishing shorelines. Collaborate with local partners to provide forest stewardship plans, cost share and technical assistance to private forest landowners to help protect or restore water quality in priority lakes identified by local partners in CWMPs in northern Minnesota. Fish contamination: Continue providing technical guidance to the interagency fish contaminant monitoring program. Watershed science outreach: Continue outreach on the topics above to help stakeholders and practitioners understand root causes of water quality problems and use scientific data and information to apply multiple-benefit solutions. ","Watershed planning: Field staff contributed information and reviewed drafts for at least 20 1W1P plan development or amendment efforts. Site-scale technical assistance: Field staff used their hydrology, geomorphology and connectivity data, analyses and expertise to help local partners identify, develop, propose, target, design, implement, or monitor over 120 actual, planned or proposed projects in 45 major watersheds, 49% of which we assisted for the first time this year (the work may span years as projects go from conceptual to built). Nearly 95% involve restoring stream channels or stabilizing banks and almost 60% involve stream crossings. About 65% are beyond the idea stage. Worked with local partners to write forest stewardship plans for two landowners, providing cost-share and technical assistance on 103 acres to protect water quality in priority areas in the Root and Cannon River watersheds.  Information resources: Specialists updated the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index, lake hydrology datasets with lake health scores, and cost-benefit data (now in WHAF for Lakes). Helped 1W1P partners and others use the data to prioritize lakes for protection. Further developed and helped local partners use higher water quality standards in shoreland and floodplain ordinances, via training and the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase. Helped launch a Natural Shorelines Partnership. Created a Climate Trends Affecting Shorelands webpage and guidance to help LGUs and citizens protect natural shorelines. Provided fish contamination assessment technical guidance on sampling protocols, mercury in fish tissue trend analysis, and PFAS monitoring and analysis. Crafted alternative methods to assess impairment for mercury in fish tissue. Watershed science outreach: Field staff delivered 14 presentations and conducted two field tours and two trainings, reaching over 615 LGU staff, other environmental professionals, teachers, students and other stakeholders throughout Minnesota.   ",,,,1077276,182058,,8.2,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2023,1250000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(f)","$1250000 the first year and $1250000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities. ","Watershed planning:Serve on advisory committees for around 25 One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) projects to develop or update Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans (CWMPs). Continue to contribute relevant data and information and to review draft and final plans. Implementation technical assistance: Continue building on our participation in 1W1P and using our hydrology, stream geomorphology, and connectivity information and expertise to help local partners identify, develop, propose, target, design, implement, and/or monitor the effectiveness of actual, planned, or proposed on-the-ground water quality or water management projects, including many identified as priorities in approved CWMPs. Continue to evaluate and help partners implement culvert and bridge replacements using the geomorphic approach to connect stream channels to floodplains, improve safety and resilience, and reduce maintenance needs, while also improving stream stability and ecological functions. (Specially designed floodplain culverts distribute channel-overtopping flow in floodplains instead of confining it to a main culvert or bridge.) Protecting lakes, shoreland and floodplains: Update the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index and related datasets and continue to help watershed partners use this information to prioritize lakes for protection. Continue helping local partners develop and apply higher standards for water quality in local shoreland and floodplain ordinances, via training and the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase. Fish contamination: Continue providing technical guidance to the interagency fish contaminant monitoring program. Watershed science outreach: Continue outreach on the topics above to help stakeholders and practitioners understand root causes of water quality problems and use scientific data and information to apply multiple-benefit solutions. "," Watershed planning: Served on advisory committees for 25 1W1P plan development efforts, contributing data and information and reviewing draft and final plans. Implementation technical assistance: Used our hydrology, geomorphology and connectivity data, analyses and expertise to help local partners identify, develop, propose, target, design, implement and/or monitor the effectiveness of more than 95 actual, planned or proposed water cleanup/management projects in 37 major watersheds, 35 of which we assisted for the first time this year. (Our assistance often spans a few years as projects progress from conceptual to on-the-ground.) Nearly 55% of the projects we assisted this year involve restoring stream channels and/or stabilizing streambanks and nearly 40% involve stream crossings, including at least 6 using the geomorphic approach for planned culvert/bridge replacements. Protecting lakes, shoreland and floodplains: Updated the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index, lake hydrology dataset and cost-benefit data with new water quality data and helped local partners use these data to prioritize lakes for protection. Helped develop and launch a new interactive lake information tool in DNR’s Watershed Health Assessment Framework. Helped local partners use higher water quality standards in shoreland and floodplain ordinances, via training and the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase, to which we added pages on riprap and retaining walls. Fish contamination: Provided technical guidance to the interagency fish contaminant monitoring program. Helped develop fish sampling protocols, mercury in fish tissue trend analysis, and PFAS monitoring and analysis. Watershed science outreach: Reached nearly 1000 local, state and federal government staff at local, regional and statewide events; 125 professionals at a national conference; and many TV viewers and local radio listeners.   ",,,,1013806,180271,,7.9,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2022,1250000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(f)","$1250000 the first year and $1250000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities. "," Continue using DNR hydrology, stream geomorphology and connectivity information and expertise (see Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies) and building on our participation in One Watershed One Plan projects (see below) to help local government units (LGUs) and other partners identify, develop, propose, target, design implement and/or monitor the effectiveness of on-the-ground water quality or water management projects – including many identified as priorities in Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans (CNMPs). Participate in advisory committees for 28 1W1P projects and contribute information to aid CNMP development. Participate in one or more CNMP plan review and update efforts. Continue evaluating sites for specially designed floodplain culverts at road/river crossings and quantifying their environmental benefits. (Floodplain culverts allow runoff to flow naturally during a flood distributing high flows and energy across a stream’s floodplain instead of confining it to a main culvert or bridge.) Continue promoting the approach; planning for potential accelerated future implementation to make transportation infrastructure more resilient to climate change; and quantifying the effects on floodplain and channel connectivity at the watershed scale, where projects are being implemented. Update the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index with new water quality data from MPCA. Continue education and outreach on prioritizing lakes for protection to targeted audiences. Provide technical guidance to the interagency fish contaminant monitoring program. Continue outreach to help water managers and other stakeholders understand specific aspects of watershed science, including the root causes of water quality problems and multiple-benefit ways to address them. ","Watershed planning: Served on advisory committees for 26 1W1P plan development efforts, contributing relevant data and information and reviewing draft and final plans. Implementation project assistance: Used our hydrology, geomorphology, and connectivity data, analyses, and expertise to help local partners identify, develop, propose, target, design, implement, and/or monitor the effectiveness of more than 80 actual, planned, or proposed water cleanup or management projects in 33 major watersheds. Our technical assistance often spans several years as projects progress from conceptual to on-the-ground; this year we assisted at least 30 projects for the first time. More than 55 of the projects we assisted this year involve restoring stream channels and/or stabilizing streambanks and more than 20 involve stream crossings, including 9 using the DNR’s geomorphic approach to evaluate culvert/bridge replacements. More than 35 of the projects we assisted this year were identified as priorities in local water plans. Lake, shoreland and floodplain protection: Updated the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index and cost-benefit data with new MPCA water quality data. Added Lake Health Scores to an existing lake hydrology dataset. Continued helping local partners use these data to prioritize lakes for protection. Further developed and helped local partners use higher standards for water quality in their shoreland and floodplain ordinances, via training and the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase. Fish contamination: Provided technical guidance to the interagency fish contaminant monitoring program. Watershed science outreach: In presentations on the above topics, reached 75 high school students, at least 160 local watershed management planning partnership or stakeholder groups in several Minnesota watersheds, and more than 475 practitioners from Minnesota and other states. ",,,,901868,148250,,7.5,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2021,1000000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities. "," Continue using DNR hydrology stream geomorphology and connectivity information and expertise (see Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies) to help local government units (LGUs) and other partners identify develop propose target design and/or implement on-the-ground water quality projects. Participate in all active One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) advisory committees (for an estimated 25 plan development projects) by providing information to aid plan development and reviewing draft plans. Participate in plan mid-term review and update efforts for up to five existing plans. Update the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index with new water quality data from MPCA; Update the Lakes of Biological Significance dataset. Continue outreach on prioritizing lakes for protection to targeted audiences. Continue outreach on higher water quality standards in local shoreland and floodplain ordinances via training and the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase. Continue evaluating potential sites for specially designed 'floodplain culverts' at road/river crossings and quantifying their environmental benefits. Floodplain culverts allow runoff to flow naturally during a flood distributing high flows and energy across a stream's floodplain instead of confining it to a main culvert or bridge. Continue educational and outreach efforts to help water managers' and other stakeholders' understand specific aspects of watershed science including root causes of water quality problems and the potential to address them in ways that provide multiple benefits. "," Used our hydrology and geomorphology and connectivity data to help local partners identify develop propose target design implement and/or monitor the effectiveness of more than 95 on-the-ground water quality or water management projects in 39 major watersheds. Most relate to stabilizing stream banks and/or restoring stream channels; others involve removing or modifying dams improving lake shorelines or outlets designing ecologically resilient 'floodplain culverts' at problematic road-river crossings and more. Project development planning and implementation can take years. Many of the projects assisted this year were identified by LGUs as priorities in watershed management plans. Participated in advisory committees for 26 1W1P planning projects involving contributing information for plan development and draft plan review and comments. Participated in one plan mid-term review/update. Provided technical guidance and statistical analyses to the interagency fish contaminant monitoring program. Improved data used to help prioritize lakes for protection: Updated lake water quality data in the DNR Phosphorus Sensitivity Index and related cost-benefit data. Developed new lake hydrology metrics available at https://gisdata.mn.gov/dataset/env-lake-hydrology. Reached over 200 state and local government staff in presentations related to prioritizing lakes for protection. Reached hundreds of Minnesota professionals and stakeholders in presentations on stream restorations projects featured in a multi-state symposium a DNR Roundtable video and a Clean Water Council field tour. Provided culvert design and inventory training to over 100 state and local government staff. Reached at least 125 participants in five 1W1P projects with presentations about DNR Evaluation of Hydrologic Change (EHC) findings. Completed two watershed posters that reached at least 80 1W1P participants and completed or worked on similar fact sheets or posters for four other watersh ",,,,952288,132765,,8.3,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2020,1000000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities. ","Technical assistance with implementation projects: Continue applying our hydrology stream geomorphology and connectivity information and expertise (see Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies) to help local government units (LGUs) identify develop propose target design and/or implement on-the-ground water quality projects.   Conservation planning: Participate in 24 One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) planning projects by contributing information serving on 1W1P advisory committees and reviewing draft plans. Continue training 1W1P consultants in using the Zonation conservation planning tool to help local 1W1P partnerships identify watershed management priorities. Update the Lake Phosphorus Sensitivity Index with new water quality data from MPCA. Continue outreach on prioritizing lakes for protection to targeted audiences. Update the Lakes of Biological Significance dataset. Continue outreach on higher water quality standards in local shoreland and floodplain ordinances via training and new content on the Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase webpage. Continue evaluating potential sites for specially designed “floodplain culverts” at road/river crossings and quantifying their environmental benefits. Floodplain culverts allow runoff to flow naturally during a flood distributing high flows and energy across a stream’s floodplain instead of confining it to a main culvert or bridge. This alternative to traditional culverts has great potential to improve watershed health and resiliency. Increase our outreach efforts including a paper accepted at the Transportation Resilience International 2019 Conference in Washington D.C.   Other outreach and education: Continue educational and outreach efforts to help water managers’ and other stakeholders’ understand specific aspects of watershed science including root causes of water quality problems and the potential to address them in ways that provide multiple benefits. ","Used our hydrology geomorphology and connectivity data to help local partners identify develop propose target design and/or implement at least 75 on-the-ground water quality projects in 33 major watersheds. Most involve stream channel restoration or stream bank stabilization. Identified and helped implement design or advance floodplain culverts as a solution at road/river crossings in at least 7 watersheds and presented the approach at a national conference on climate change and transportation infrastructure resilience. Worked with consulting foresters Soil & Water Conservation Districts the Board of Water & Soil Resources and others to complete landscape stewardship plans with forestry recommendations for five major watersheds that supply drinking water to St Cloud and the Twin Cities and have completed or approved local watershed management plans. DNR collaborated with partners in these watersheds to write 223 stewardship plans covering 32 088 acres of private forestland and worked with landowners to protect 21 262 acres of working forestland via the Sustainable Forestry Incentives Act—mostly in subwatersheds considered high-priority for water quality. Participated in 21 One Watershed One Plan advisory committees providing information to aid plan development and reviewing draft plans. Updated the Lakes of Biological Significance dataset lake water quality data in the DNR Phosphorus Sensitivity Index and cost-benefit data that MPCA and LGUs use to prioritize lakes for protection. Reached over 200 state and local government professionals in related presentations. Presented on enhanced water quality protection in local ordinances to about 175 professionals throughout the state. Reached over 250 local decision-makers natural resource managers and others in at least ten other watershed science presentations in nine watersheds. Reached 20 higher education students and others in geomorphic and culvert inventory training events. ",,,,1019070,146921,,8.7,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2019,950000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$950000 the first year and $950000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities. ","Technical assistance: In FY19 DNR regional staff will continue helping local governments identify prioritize develop target design and implement clean water restoration and protection projects designed to provide enduring water quality and other environmental and economic benefits. Conservation planning: In FY19 DNR field staff will contribute to 22 local watershed planning (One Watershed One Plan) projects by communicating DNR priorities participating in advisory committee meetings and reviewing plan or chapter drafts. We will help local partners prioritize lakes for investment and set measurable protection and restoration goals using water quality phosphorus sensitivity and benefit-cost data. The DNR Land Use Unit will create a webpage showcasing local examples of high shoreland management standards and continue “floodplain culvert” outreach and technical assistance as well as sediment analysis and advanced modeling of this alternative practice to determine effectiveness at the watershed scale. Forest stewardship: In FY19 the DNR will continue to provide forest stewardship plans to landowners in targeted watersheds. We will also complete three to five landscape-level stewardship plans in association with local watershed management planning (One Watershed One Plan) in headwaters of the Redeye River and Rum River watersheds. The landscape-level plans will help local governments incorporate forestry recommendations into comprehensive watershed management plans. Outreach & education: In FY19 DNR staff will continue educational and outreach efforts to help water managers’ and other stakeholders’ understand specific aspects of watershed science including root causes of water quality problems and the potential to address them in ways that provide multiple benefits. ","Technical assistance with implementation projects: Used our hydrology, geomorphology and connectivity information to help local governments (LGUs) identify, develop, propose, target, design and/or implement over 80 water quality projects in 39 major watersheds. Most involve stream restoration or dam removals. Conservation planning assistance:                                  • Participated in 22 One Watershed One Plan projects. Provided information, served on advisory committees and reviewed draft plans. • Refined the lake phosphorus sensitivity index that MPCA and LGUs use to prioritize lakes for protection. Reached over 300 lake association and LGU professionals at workshops, trainings and presentations on this topic, including cost-benefit analysis. • Created an Innovative Shoreland Standards Showcase webpage to highlight examples of enhanced water quality protection in local ordinances and presented it to 120 LGU staff. Worked with LGUs in 8 watersheds to incorporate higher water quality standards in local ordinances or land use plans. • Continued to evaluate potential sites for “floodplain culverts” at road/river crossings and quantify their environmental benefits. These specially designed culverts can improve watershed health and resiliency. Forest stewardship: Worked with landowners, Soil & Water Conservation Districts and consultant foresters to write 44 stewardship plans covering 6,842 acres of privately owned forestland in targeted subwatersheds of the Pine and Leech Lake major watersheds. Continued working with partners to develop landscape-level forest stewardship plans for selected watersheds. Other outreach and education: Reached over 1,000 local decision-makers, natural resource managers, youth and others in 32 presentations and trainings about watershed science in 24 watersheds. Organized a River Restoration conference that drew over 200 natural resource professionals. ",,,,848977,106081,,7.9,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2018,950000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$950000 the first year and $950000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities.","Technical assistance to local implementation efforts: In FY18 DNR regional staff will continue helping local governments identify prioritize develop target design and implement clean water projects leading to more enduring water quality and other environmental benefits. Conservation planning assistance: DNR regional staff will participate in each of the 14 One watershed One Plan (1W1P) projects that will be active in FY18. This work will include actively participating in 1W1P advisory committee meetings providing DNR priorities to local governments and reviewing drafts of key sections of each plan under way. Where invited DNR staff will also continue using the Zonation conservation planning model to help communities identify water quality and water management priorities as part of 1W1P projects or community engagement in the development of watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS). Forest Stewardship Plans: In FY18 the DNR will continue to provide forest stewardship plans to landowners in targeted watersheds. Work will shift into the Pine River Watershed to leverage a grant from the U.S. Forest Service. Outreach & education: In FY18 DNR staff will continue educational and outreach efforts to enhance water managers’ and stakeholders’ understanding of watershed health the root causes of water quality problems and solutions that provide multiple benefits.","Technical assistance: In FY18 DNR helped local governments in 34 watersheds identify develop target design and/or implement water quality projects designed to provide enduring water quality and other environmental and economic benefits. Conservation planning: In FY18 DNR contributed to all 14 local comprehensive watershed management planning (One Watershed One Plan) projects that were active in FY18 by communicating DNR priorities serving on advisory committees and reviewing draft plans. In five projects we helped communities identify conservation priorities using the Zonation model – in the process helping partners see how to replicate the approach for potential use in other projects. We provided early input on 20 other local water planning efforts and 23 local land use planning efforts involving at least 16 watersheds. Six cities/counties used our updated shoreland model ordinance to adopt or amend shoreland ordinances with higher standards to better protect water quality. We took key steps to help permit applicants learn about environmentally beneficial “floodplain culverts” and continued advanced modeling to evaluate this optional practice. Forest stewardship: In FY18 DNR worked with landowners Soil & Water Conservation Districts and consultant foresters to write 14 forest stewardship plans covering 3 604 acres of private forestland in targeted watersheds as well as two landscape-level stewardship plans for Pine and Leech Lake River subwatersheds leveraging federal funds and other state funds to work with private landowners on forest stewardship. Outreach & education: In FY18 DNR delivered over 65 presentations on watershed science topics to more than 1 575 water managers land use planners engineers and others at local venues in at least 20 watersheds as well as larger regional and statewide venues.",,,,829695,104624,,7.4,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2017,1000000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","(f) $1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities.","Technical assistance to local implementation efforts: DNR staff will continue helping local government units (LGUs) identify prioritize develop target design and implement clean water projects leading to more enduring water quality and other environmental benefits. Conservation planning assistance: We will join advisory committees for 7 new One watershed One Plan (1W1P) projects and comment on draft and final plans developed by LGUs in 5 1W1P pilot projects. We will continue using the Zonation conservation planning model to help communities identify water quality and water management priorities where invited by the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) or LGUs engaged in 1W1P or watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) efforts. Connecting water quality and land use: In two Upper Mississippi River Basin watersheds we will pilot tools to help LGUs and the MPCA incorporate local land use ordinance information and strategies in WRAPS reports and begin refining these tools for use in other watersheds. We will develop a webpage with ideas for updating local ordinances to include beyond-minimum standards for protecting water quality. We will complete and disseminate a fact sheet for permit applicants about designing culverts that protect floodplains. Forest Stewardship Plans: We will continue working with landowners Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and consultant foresters to write up to 30 stewardship plans covering an estimated 30 000 acres of forested land in targeted watersheds. This work may expand into the Pine and Kettle River watersheds. Outreach & education: We will continue educational and outreach efforts to enhance water managers’ and stakeholders’ understanding of aspects of watershed health. This will include presentations at small venues throughout the state as well as large statewide conferences.","Technical assistance to local implementation projects: In FY17 staff assisted local governments with more than 85 water quality projects in 28 watersheds. We helped target 35 projects in 18 major watersheds. This work leads to more lasting water quality results and other environmental outcomes. Conservation planning assistance: We provided early input on 39 local water planning efforts and 11 local land use planning efforts involving 37 watersheds. We participated in all 12 of the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) projects active that year; we reviewed plans for 4 of the 5 pilot projects provided input on the remaining pilot and communicated priorities to 7 new projects. In 5 watersheds where invited we led communities in identifying priorities using the Zonation conservation planning model. We updated the DNR Shoreland Model Ordinance with options that provide better water quality protection and disseminated this information to planners. Several counties are now exploring ordinance updates using the model. In 2 watersheds staff began testing a shoreland protection analysis tool to help identify opportunities to strengthen existing ordinances. We finalized and disseminated a package of information on “floodplain culverts ” an approach to infrastructure design at road-river crossings that takes stream stability and floodplain connectivity into account. Outreach & education: We gave about 30 presentations to over 800 water managers land use planners engineers and others. Venues ranged from local and regional meetings to large statewide conferences. Forest Stewardship Plans: Wed worked with landowners Soil and Water Conservation Districts and consultant foresters to write 43 forest stewardship plans covering 4 287 acres in targeted watersheds with lakes that are home to tullibee an important prey fish that requires cold clean water. We also targeted plans and project work to forested watersheds in parts of southeastern Minnesota.",,,,742515,100753,,6.3,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2016,1000000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","(f) $1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities.","In FY16 DNR staff will continue to work with local governments to identify priority areas for targeting actions to protect and improve water quality including continuation/completion of the five One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) pilot projects. We will continue to use and adapt the Zonation model and associated surveys to create conservation priority maps for the following watersheds: Mississippi River-Headwaters and Cannon Rivers. DNR foresters will work with Soil and Water Conservation Districts and consultant foresters to write stewardship plans for forested land in targeted watersheds including an expansion of tullibee lakes from new counties and more work on the Healthy Forests for Healthy Water project in southeast Minnesota.","Technical assistance to local implementation efforts: DNR staff assisted local governments (LGUs) with water quality projects in 49 watersheds. We helped design over 80 projects; identify prioritize or find funding or partners for potential projects in over 25 watersheds; target effective sites for over 35 projects; and improve water quality protection measures in local ordinances in 8 watersheds. This work leads to more enduring water quality and other environmental outcomes. Conservation planning assistance: We advised 5 One Watershed One Plan pilot projects supplying often substantial technical data on request. We led communities in using the Zonation conservation planning model to identify priorities in 3 watersheds where invited by LGUs or the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Connecting water quality and land use: We started developing several new products: Tools to help LGUs and the MPCA add local land use ordinance information and strategies to watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) reports; an inventory of local ordinances with beyond-minimum standards that protect water quality; a model ordinance that includes some of these higher standards; and a fact sheet for permit applicants about designing culverts that protect floodplains. Forest Stewardship Plans: We worked with landowners Soil and Water Conservation Districts and consultant foresters to write 42 forest stewardship plans covering 3 743 acres in targeted watersheds with lakes that are home to tullibee—an important prey fish that needs cold clean water to survive. We also targeted plans to forested watersheds in parts of southeastern MN to improve water quality in streams and rivers. Outreach & education: We reached well over 800 water managers and stakeholders in educational presentations posters and newsletter articles on watershed health topics. Audiences at 35 or so presentations ranged from small groups in over 12 watersheds to large statewide conferences.",,,,674676,99317,,6.3,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2015,1000000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities including water quality protection in forested watersheds. ","In FY15 staff will continue to help local governments identify target and design implementation projects to protect and restore water quality. Staff will also participate in One Watershed One Plan interagency core teams for pilot watershed projects. The 4-step zonation framework will be applied and adapted in additional watersheds including the Mississippi River –Winona Leech Lake River Middle Minnesota River and St. Louis River. We will also apply the framework in the Lake Superior- North watershed at the invitation of the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources as part of the One Watershed One Plan pilot projects in those watersheds. Staff will also continue to enhance local capacity by building understanding of watershed systems through presentations and workshops. DNR foresters will work with Soil and Water Conservation Districts and additional landowners to write stewardship plans for forested land in targeted watersheds.","In FY15 DNR staff worked with state agency partners and assisted local governments on clean water restoration and protection issues. We participated in five One Watershed One Plan pilot programs (Red Lake River Root River Lake Superior North North Fork Crow River Yellow Medicine River and Root River. In each watershed one lead staff person (supported by the Clean Water Fund) served as the DNR’s main contact on the locally-led technical advisory team so that our agency’s participation was streamlined efficient and effective. We worked with local governments to help develop 58 project ideas that will provide water quality and other ecosystem benefits. We provided technical assistance with funding design or implementation on 79 specific water quality projects in 30 watersheds. The result is water quality projects that are selected located and designed for long-term sustainability. We also developed new model ordinances with higher standards for water quality and worked on approaches to identify priorities for protection of lakes and rivers. As part of this work with communities we gave 36 different presentations for local communities or groups to build their understanding of watersheds. In total 1175 people attended these presentations and workshops. DNR staff worked with local governments to identify priority areas for targeting actions to protect and improve water quality. We used Zonation a value-based model with surveys and a mapping exercise to produce priority maps for 5 watersheds. DNR foresters worked with landowners soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) and consultant foresters to write 23 forest stewardship plans covering 3 058 acres in targeted watersheds of lakes that are home to tullibee an important prey fish that requires cold clean water to survive. We are also doing targeted forest stewardship in southeast Minnesota to improve water quality in streams and rivers. ",,,,915714,94779,,6.3,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2014,1000000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$1000000 the first year and $1000000 the second year are for technical assistance to support local implementation of nonpoint source restoration and protection activities including water quality protection in forested watersheds. ","In FY14 DNR staff will continue to work with state agency partners and assist local governments on clean water restoration and protection issues. Work will be a continuation of the outcomes stated for FY13. ","In FY14 DNR staff worked with state agency partners and assisted local governments on clean water restoration and protection efforts enhancing locally led projects through expertise in hydrology geomorphology and biology. Field staff helped strategically target conservation for 68 project ideas that will yield water quality and other ecosystem benefits and provided technical assistance on funding design or implementation for 84 projects. The result is water quality projects selected sited and designed for long-term sustainability. For example DNR consulted with several local governments about a natural-channel approach to stream channel stabilization which lasts longer and enhances habitat more than traditional armoring of stream banks. Field staff also worked with 44 communities or groups to build understanding of watersheds and enhance capacity to address water quality challenges through presentations and workshops attended by over 1 120 people. Foresters worked with landowners and SWCDs to write 92 forest stewardship plans covering 10 141 acres in targeted watersheds – a dramatic increase in the number of plans in these watersheds which drain to sensitive lakes home to tullibee an important prey fish that requires cold clean water to survive. Forest stewardship plans increase landowners’ eligibility for land protection programs and improve forest health which is integral to protecting high quality lakes. Staff helped local governments identify priority areas for targeting actions to protect and improve water quality using a framework that includes Zonation a value-based model; surveys of hundreds of people to determine how much they value specific conservation features; and a peer-review mapping exercise to synthesize personal knowledge about water quality risks and vulnerabilities in specific locations. Priority area maps were produced for the Chippewa River Mississippi River-St. Cloud and Yellow Medicine River watersheds. ",,,,734146,69391,,6.6,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2013,1220000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY13 DNR staff will continue to work with state agency partners and assist local governments on clean water restoration and protection issues. Field staff will promote strategies that benefit clean water as well as habitat and other ecosystem values through education technical help and partnership. This work will use natural resource information and conservation targeting tools to maximize conservation investments by matching the right strategies in the right places. DNR will be a partner in building local capacity so that local governments are supported in: better understanding watershed systems; incorporating watershed information and analysis into local water and watershed plans; and targeting designing funding and implementing clean water restoration and protection strategies. DNR foresters and Soil and Water Conservation Districts will work with landowners in watersheds of sensitive lakes in 7 counties to: write 50 forest stewardship plans totaling 7 000 acres; and distribute $45 000 in cost share funding for private forest management activities. The result will be an increase in land eligible for enrollment in land protection programs and an increase in forest health which is integral to protecting high quality lakes.","In FY13 DNR staff worked with state agency partners and assisted local governments on clean water restoration and protection issues. DNR brings expertise in hydrology geomorphology and biology that enhances local projects so that conservation investments give maximum water quality and ecosystem benefits. Field staff worked with local governments to strategically target conservation for 58 project ideas that will provide water quality and other ecosystem benefits and they provided technical assistance with funding design or implementation on 127 specific water quality projects. The result is water quality projects that are selected located and designed for long-term sustainability. For example DNR consulted with a number of local governments to use a natural channel design approach to stream channel stabilization projects; this type of project lasts longer and provides better habitat benefits than traditional armoring of stream banks. Field staff also worked with 32 communities or groups to build their understanding of watersheds and enhance their capacity through presentations and workshops that were attended by a total of over 1 150 people. DNR foresters worked with landowners and County Soil and Water Conservation Districts to write 59 forest stewardship plans covering 6 458 acres of forested land in targeted watersheds. This represents an 80% increase in the number of stewardship plans in the targeted watersheds which drain to sensitive lakes that are home to populations of tulibee an important fish that requires cold clean water to survive. The forest stewardship plans will increase eligibility for enrollment in land protection programs and result in an increase in forest health which is integral to protecting high quality lakes.",,,,570678,69821,,5.0,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2012,1220000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY 12 DNR will provide assistance to local governments shoreland and woodland owners on clean water restoration and protection issues. DNR will expand the number of people working to promote strategies that benefit clean water as well as habitat and other ecosystem values through education technical help and partnership. This work will use natural resource information and conservation targeting tools to maximize conservation investments by matching the right strategies in the right places. DNR will help local governments design get funding and implement clean water strategies. DNR Foresters will work with property owners in priority areas within the central lakes region to write stewardship plans and promote enrollment in land protection programs.","In FY12 DNR staff worked with state agency partners and assisted local governments on clean water restoration and protection issues. DNR brings expertise in hydrology geomorphology and biology that enhances local projects so that conservation investments give maximum water quality and ecosystem benefits. Field staff worked with 18 local governments on strategically targeting conservation work for water quality and other ecosystem benefits and provided technical assistance with funding design or implementation on 48 individual water quality projects. The result is water quality projects that are selected located and designed for long-term sustainability. For example DNR consulted with a number of local governments to use a natural channel design approach to stream channel stabilization projects this type of project lasts longer and provides better habitat benefits than traditional armoring of stream banks. Field staff also worked with 24 communities or groups to build their understanding of watersheds and enhance their capacity through presentations and workshops that were attended by a total of over 850 people.",,,,276675,176489,,9.0,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2011,250000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are for nonpoint source restoration and protection activities. ","In FY11 DNR hydrologists will continue the workshops and implementation projects started in the south and east parts of the state in FY10. Fisheries staff in southwestern Minnesota will partner with the Blue Earth Soil and Water Conservation District and to promote aquatic habitat conservation practices with local landowners. DNR will also adapt the CD-Rom ""Restore Your Shore"" into a new interactive website to make this useful information accessible to a broader audience.","In FY11 hydrologists and fisheries staff worked with local governments and property owners on clean water restoration and protection issues in the south and east parts of the state: *Presented clean water strategies information at 9 workshops tours and other events including 6 ""Our Water Our Choices"" workshops led by DNR and attended by 93 people including local officials. *Participated in St. Croix MIDS (Minimal Impact Design Standards) pilot steering committee. This project will help cities establish policies and programs that will give them a path to compliance with and a method for calculating credits for certain state stormwater requirements. *Assisted with funding coordination design or installation of 10 restoration projects including 4 river restoration projects 2 raingardens one wetland restoration two native prairies and a high velocity fish barrier. *Adapted the CD-Rom ""Restore Your Shore"" to an internet-based application that allows users to interactively explore ways that shoreline property owners can create enhance or protect healthy shorelines for habitat and clean water. The website includes step by step instructions for shoreland restoration and an online interactive plant selection tool. * Worked with local governments to provide information guidance and technical assistance to landowners regarding conservation assistance easements and conservation projects. This work resulted in permanently protecting 348.8 acres of riparian land and floodplains through conservation easements. ",,,,,,,,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
3612,"Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection (formerly ""Shoreland Stewardship"")",2010,250000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$250000 the first year and $250000 the second year are for nonpoint source restoration and protection activities. ","In FY10 DNR will provide assistance to local governments and shoreland owners on clean water restoration and protection issues. This work will be done primarily in two areas of the state. In the south DNR a hydrologist will lead the development and presentation of a workshop series ""Our Water Our Choices"" for citizens and local officials and work with local groups on clean water projects. In the St. Croix Basin a hydrologist will work partners and local communities to promote and implemement best management practices for clean water.","In FY10 DNR hydrologists provided assistance to local governments and shoreland owners on clean water restoration and protection issues: * Presented clean water strategies information at 22 workshops tours and other events including 10 ""Our Water Our Choices"" workshops led by DNR and attended by 257 people including local officials. * Worked with partners to design and install 3 raingardens to capture runoff and prevent downstream pollution. *Provided technical assistance and input to local partners on clean water strategies including agricultural best management practices and municipal stormwater infrastructure. * Worked with Crow Organization of Waters on two river restorations near Forest City and Hutchinson. * Coordinated and executed the High Island Lake drawdown in Sibley County with a collaborative of lake association local and federal partners. * Restored two lakeshore lots on Lake Jennie as part of a hands-on shoreline restoration workshop. * Developed and distributed informational materials about shorelines raingardens and agricultural best management practices.",,,,,,,,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with local partners to provide technical assistance on implementation projects and related outreach, resulting in cleaner water through healthier watersheds, shorelands and floodplains. We help partners identify, develop, target, design and/or implement on-the-ground projects that improve water quality, enhance habitat and protect infrastructure. We help design restorations that provide lasting benefits by mimicking features of healthy ecosystems. Land use experts work with communities interested in strengthening local policies that help protect sensitive areas like shorelands and floodplains. ","Healthy watersheds (the area of land that drains to the water body) and healthy shorelands and floodplains (areas where the land meets the water) are critical for clean water in streams and lakes. The shoreland is home to the majority of plants and animals in the lake ecosystem. Trees, shrubs, and deep-rooted native grasses and wildflowers prevent shoreline erosion and trap sediment, excess phosphorus and other pollution, preventing it from entering lakes. Healthy floodplains and streams restored using natural channel design principles help manage increased stream flows, reduce sediment-related pollution and protect aquatic and riparian habitat. However, many of our shoreland and floodplain ecosystems are severely degraded or vulnerable to erosion and damage. We use information from our studies of stream flow, stream stability, streambank erosion, lake levels, and lake biology to work with local partners on enduring solutions that address the root causes of water quality issues, restore or protect habitat and increase the resiliency of land and infrastructure near water (especially at road/river crossings). ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nonpoint-source-restoration-and-protection-formerly-shoreland-stewardship,,,,
9808,"Northeastern Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Habitat Partnership , Phase 3",2013,1340000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(c )","$1,340,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever in cooperation with the Minnesota Sharp Tailed Grouse Society to acquire and enhance lands for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in fee 492 acres of habitat",,300,n/a,1306100,,,.07,"Pheasants Forever with MN Sharp-tailed Grouse Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This sharp-tailed grouse habitat partnership protected 492 acres, primarily brushland, in northeastern Minnesota for addition to the Wildlife Management Area system providing multiple environmental and wildlife benefits.  The partnership between Pheasants Forever, MN Sharp-tailed Grouse Society, and the MN Department of Natural Resources has become a strong and efficient partnership through the Northeastern Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Habitat Partnership appropriations.  The Pomroy Pastures and Gun Lake parcels purchased in this appropriation exemplify how we are working together to protect only strategic habitat critical to improving sharp-tailed grouse populations.  Over the course of the appropriation, we acquired these 2 parcels for a total of 492 acres which exceeded our acre goal of 476 acres by 16 acres (acre goal was amended on October 31st, 2014 to 476 acres).  Of these 492 acres acquired 114.49 of these were wetland acres and 377.51 were upland acres.  All acres were acquired in the Northern Forest region near existing sharp-tail grouse leks.  Even though we exceeded our acre goal we have a balance of $33,900 that will be returned to the Fund. ",,"Final Report: http://www.lsohc.leg.mn/FY2013/accomp_plan/3c.pdf Working in close collaboration with partners, Pheasants Forever acquired 492 acres of strategic habitat that builds onto existing protected lands and/or develops corridors for wildlife. All land acquired has been enrolled into the state Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Program and will be protected and managed in perpetuity by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. We have worked together with federal, state and local partners when acquiring both parcels which will now be celebrated as new WMAs. These new WMAs not only provides access and recreational opportunities for all Minnesotans, but helps address a strong need to provide more secure nesting and brood rearing habitat for sharp-tailed grouse near existing leks. The offers to the landowner were based on fair market values and appraisals. The acquired parcels addressed a backlog of willing sellers that now are helping slow the loss, degradation, and fragmentation of habitat in Minnesota. Parcels were identified in partnership with the MN Sharp-tailed Grouse Society and the MN DNR, ranked, and prioritized on habitat goals and feasibility. Our methods are formed around the principle of accelerating the Wildlife Production Area program in MN by targeting only the best available habitat with willing sellers. We utilize local partner expertise to focus on building a system of interconnected wildlife complexes that create habitat mosaics. We also utilize the latest geospatial layers to help determine factors such as: habitat restoration potential, landscape scale significance, presence of rare features and native habitat, and how these acquisitions fit into other priorities for our partners. Similar to the Sharp-Tailed Grouse Habitat Partnership Phase 2, this proposal was amended and approved by the council to reduce our acre goal. We came to the council to reduce the obligated acres from the original proposal because of the importance of the Gun Lake parcel and the fact that it costs more per acre than anticipated. The council approved these changes because of this parcels wildlife value which includes multiple sharp-tail leks, water mitigation credits, a DNR history of grouse viewing blinds. Gun Lake WMA is a complex of 762 acres of contiguous habitat. All parcels acquired have been restored and/or enhanced to as a high quality as practicable. All agricultural row crops on these parcels have been or will be restored to native grassland/wetland complexes. The grasslands were restored using a broadcast or drill seeded method with a diverse mix of native grasses and forb species. Wetlands were restored using a combination of tile breaking, sediment removal, dike construction, and water control structures. Scattered invasive tree removal and prescribed fire were used where appropriate to enhance existing grassland habitat after protection. ",2012-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society","410 Lincoln Avenue South","South Haven",MN,55382,320-236-7755,esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Kanabec","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northeastern-minnesota-sharp-tailed-grouse-habitat-partnership-phase-3,,,,
2541,"Northeastern Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Habitat Partnership, Phase 2",2012,988000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(d)","$988,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Pheasants Forever in cooperation with the Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Society to acquire and enhance lands for wildlife management area purposes under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan.",,"Protect in fee 834 acres of Habitat",,6700,,945700,,,.15,"Pheasants Forever with Sharp-tailed Grouse Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Sharp-tailed Grouse Habitat Partnership protected 834 acres, primarily brushland, in Kanabec County for addition to the WMA system, providing multiple environmental benefits.",,"Working with partners, Pheasants Forever acquired a strategic 960 acre parcel (834 acres paid for with this appropriation and the balance paid from ML 2012 Northeastern Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Habitat Partnership, Phase III) of land from a willing seller in Kanabec County. This land has been enrolled into the state Wildlife Management Area (WMA) System and will be protected and managed in perpetuity by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In addition, the newly acquired WMA will provide public access and recreational opportunities for ALL Minnesotans, so fundamentally important to our outdoor heritage. The offer to the landowner was based on appraised value and seemed to be competitive with the market at the time. This parcel addressed the loss, degradation and fragmentation of open and brushland habitat within northeastern Minnesota due to natural succession and conversion to other land uses. This has led to a long term decline in the sharp-tailed grouse population and populations of several other wildlife species that use or depend upon these habitats, causing their listing as species of the greatest conservation need. The parcel was identified in conjunction with DNR wildlife professionals and based on criteria in addition to minimum WMA standards that included: habitat restoration potential, landscape scale significance, presence of significant natural communities, future expansion potential, and multiple benefit analysis. In total, $938,190.75 of Outdoor Heritage Funds were matched with $6,766.00 of non-state funding to complete this work. ",2011-07-20,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eran,Sandquist,"Pheasants Forever with MN Sharp-Tailed Grouse Society","410 Lincoln Ave S","South Haven ",MN,55382,320-236-7755,esandquist@pheasantsforever.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Kanabec,"Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northeastern-minnesota-sharp-tailed-grouse-habitat-partnership-phase-2,,,,
9800,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition , Phase 4",2013,1580000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(e)","$1,580,000 in the second year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to acquire land in fee or permanent conservation easements within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan.",,"Protected 769 acres of prairies.",,175500,"TNC, USFWS, NAWCA, and LWCF",1579900,,,1.05,"The Nature Conservancy with USFWS","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This appropriation allowed the permanent protection of 769 acres in western Minnesota.  These properties included 287 acres of remnant native prairie, 112 acres of associated wetland complexes, and 19,500' of stream front.  For this phase, we committed to protecting 500 acres with a minimum of 250 being native prairie.  Both targets were exceeded – 153% of total acres and 115% of native prairie acres.  The lands and easements purchased with this funding by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have been transferred to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and are now units of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge.",,"The Council’s 25-Year Framework identifies protecting Minnesota’s remaining native prairies as a critical priority.  The Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan (Prairie Plan) describes the importance of preserving the cores/corridors/complexes where there are the greatest opportunities for the long-term conservation of these prairies.  The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition (NTP NWR) program shares these goals.  This program is a cooperative, multi-year effort of The Nature Conservancy and the US Fish and Wildlife Service to preserve and protect our remaining prairies and the surrounding habitat that buffer them.  With Outdoor Heritage Fund support, this partnership is working together to advance these goals.  This program’s top criterion for parcel prioritization is the presence of remnant native prairie.  The criteria also ask: 1) Is the project located in an existing complex of habitat and protected lands? and 2) Are rare species and/or communities present?  As a result, the parcels protected often include other valuable native habitat.  In addition to native prairie, the five acquired properties included 112 acres of wetlands, 19,500' of stream front, and 140-acres of high-quality riparian forest.  All of the lands protected were in the priority areas identified in the Prairie Plan.  Data from the Minnesota Biological Survey confirms the conservation value of the lands protected.  329 acres were identified as having significant biodiversity significance, with 2/3 of these ranked as having high or outstanding biodiversity.  The appropriation language and original accomplishment plan for this phase permitted the purchase of either fee title properties or permanent habitat easements.  The final balance of fee and easement work depended on the best conservation opportunities available.  Five projects were completed with funding from this phase.  These included 76 acres of fee title acquisition and 693 acres of permanent conservation easements.  Across multiple phases, the balance between fee and easement acquisition varies.  The ML 2010 phase funded more fee acres.  ML 2011 and 2012 purchased more easements.  The following phase, ML 2014, is on track do significantly more fee than easement work.  This program also includes a relatively small restoration/enhancement component.  The prioritization criteria favor parcels that are in good condition.    Because of the nature of parcel ownership, however, some properties will likely include small areas of converted or degraded lands needing grassland or wetland restoration/enhancement.  This work is completed where needed to get these properties into a sustainable condition for future management.  Restoration/enhancement activity with this round of funding included 6.3 acres of grassland restoration, 46.6 acres of tree and/or dense vegetation removal, and 426.2 acres of scattered vegetation removal.  These acres are not reported as a separate outcome in the Output Tables in order to avoid any possible double-counting.  Two things to note when reviewing the attached Budget Spreadsheet and Output Tables:1) The Request column in the Budget and Cash Leverage Table is out of date.  The figures shown are from the originally approved accomplishment plan.  It does not reflect any later amendments.  This discrepancy resulted from the shift from paper to online reporting during this phase.2) The Output Tables tab shows all of the original Acres and Funding on the Protect in Fee W/O State PILT Liability.  The ‘either/or’ language in the original, paper-based accomplishment plans didn’t carry over when the plan was migrated to the online system.  The new system didn’t allow ‘or’ situations.  The acres all appear under Protect in Fee w/o PILT in the attached Output Tables.",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Richard ",Johnson,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway ",Minneapolis,MN,55415,"(612) 331-0790",rich_johnson@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Pope, Yellow Medicine","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-land-acquisition-phase-4,,,,
2532,"Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Land Acquisition, Phase 3",2012,1720000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(d)","$1,720,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to acquire land or permanent easements within the Northern Tallgrass Prairie Habitat Preservation Area in western Minnesota for addition to the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan.",,"Protected 752 acres of remnant native prairie and 78 acres of associated wetland complexes for a total of 977 acres.",,167200,"The Nature Conservancy Personnel",1715100,,,.41,"The Nature Conservancy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This appropriation allowed the permanent protection of 977 acres in western Minnesota. These properties included 752 acres of remnant native prairie, 78 acres of associated wetland complexes, 8,950' of stream front, and 9,400' of lakeshore. Lands and easements purchased through this program by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) are transferred to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and become units of the Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. These lands are owned and managed by the FWS. ",,"The Council’s 25-Year Framework identifies protecting Minnesota’s remaining native prairies as a critical priority. Only a small portion of this once vast prairie still exists. The Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) identifies approximately 249,000 acres of remaining native prairie. Of these, about half are without permanent protection and at risk of conversion. The Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve, restore, and manage a portion of this remaining prairie and associated habitats. The funding in this appropriation has allowed us to significantly accelerate progress towards these goals. 977 acres in western Minnesota were permanently protected with conservation easements. These properties included 752 acres of remnant native prairie, 78 acres of associated wetland complexes, 8,950' of stream front, and 9,400' of lakeshore. The area protected by the Refuge increased by 18.4%. Data from MBS confirms the conservation value of the lands protected. Of the 977 acres, 811 were classified by the Survey as having Outstanding, High, or Moderate biodiversity significance. Over half, 497 acres, was ranked as Outstanding. The original target for native prairie protection was 744 acres. We exceeded this goal, with 752 acres. The initial goal for total acres-protected was 1,470 acres. This was based on acquiring a mix of lands in Northwest, Central and Southwest Minnesota. Land values vary widely across the state. The highest-quality lands available during this phase were in areas with higher costs. This made it a challenge to accomplish the 1,470 acre goal. In a multi-year program, like this one, individual phases are likely to be over or under the target. It is, however, important that the program can meet-or-exceed its goals over a longer period. Acquisition work with the ML 2010, 2011, and 2012 appropriations is now complete. The acres protected in ML 2010 and 2012 were significantly more than projected. This more than outweighed the shortfall in the ML 2011 phase. Together, the accomplishment plans for the three phases committed to 2,605 acres. A total of 2,796 acres have been protected. Another challenge was the balance between fee and easement acquisition. The appropriation language and original accomplishment plan for this phase permitted the purchase of either fee title properties or permanent habitat easements. The final balance of fee and easement work would depend on the opportunities available. The ‘either/or’ language in the earlier, paper-based accomplishment plans didn’t carry over when the plan was migrated to the online system. The new system didn’t allow ‘or’ situations. The acres all appear under Protect in Fee w/o PILT in the attached Output Tables. In the end, a total of 977 acres of conservation easements were acquired. These were the best conservation opportunities available during this phase. This is borne out by the 744 acres of native prairie protected and the 83% of these lands classified as having significant biodiversity by the Biological Survey. Again, across multiple phases, there is likely to be more balance between fee and easement acquisition. The ML 2010 phase funded more fee acquisition protection. ML 2011 and 2012 purchased more easements. Our current acquisition work, with ML 2014 funding, is doing significantly more fee protection. A couple of additional things to note when reviewing the attached Budget Spreadsheet/Output Tables/Parcel List: First, the Request column in the Budget and Cash Leverage Table is out of date. The figures shown are from the originally approved accomplishment plan. It does not reflect any later amendments. This discrepancy also resulted from the shift from paper to online reporting. Second, the Murray County #3 property on the Parcels tab shows the dollars/acres for only a portion of this parcel. This purchase was split between two appropriations, ML 2010 and 2011. The total cost was $846,225 and the total area was 187 acres. The ML 2010 appropriation paid for $734,623 of this. These costs, and a proportional share of the acres accomplished, were reported with that round. The $111,602 and 25 acres shown here are the remaining amounts.",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Richard,Johnson,"The Nature Conservancy","1101 West River Parkway, Suite 200",Minneapolis,MN,55415,612-331-0790,rich_johnson@tnc.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Big Stone, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Otter Tail, Pope","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northern-tallgrass-prairie-national-wildlife-refuge-land-acquisition-phase-3,,,,
3619,"Online Permitting System",2014,,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$450000 the first year and $450000 the second year are for establishing a Web-based electronic permitting system to capture water appropriation use information.","In FY14 DNR will complete development and testing of the entire system for Water Appropriation Public Waters Work and Dam Safety permits. In addition to applying for new permits the system will also enable users to view and request changes to their existing permits submit annual water use reporting data and pay all permit related fees electronically. DNR anticipates also undertaking a 6-month enhancement phase to incorporate feedback from stakeholders.","In FY14 DNR completed development and testing of the Minnesota DNR Permitting and Reporting System (MPARS) the online system for Water Appropriation Public Waters Work and Dam Safety permits. In addition to applying for new permits the system enables users to view and request changes to their existing permits submit annual water use reporting data and pay all permit related fees electronically. DNR also completed a 6-month enhancement phase to incorporate feedback from staff and public users. More information about MPARS can be found at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mpars/index.html.",,,,446004,,,0.9,,,"This project will establish a web-based permitting system to capture essential water appropriation information. The system will include an online permit application process for water use and other permits. The online system will streamline the permitting process for applicants and significantly reduce staff time correcting and managing permit applications and water use reports that are incomplete or have incorrectly calculated permit fees. The use of technology in the application and reporting process will also eliminate staff time needed to enter data and scan and route documents. Place-based electronic data and reports will be easily accessible for use by internal and external stakeholders for a variety of management purposes in communities throughout Minnesota. ","Minnesota's natural resources are facing increasing pressure from intensive land uses like agriculture and urban development. Many activities, such as taking groundwater or surface water for irrigation, industry, or community domestic uses, require permits under Minnesota Law. Permits for water use, as well as for alterations to shorelines and watercourses (public waters work) and dam safety, help the state ensure the sustainable long term use of Minnesota's water resources. In 2011, The Minnesota Legislature passed and the governor signed House File 1 and Governor's Executive Order 11-04, directing state agencies to accelerate and simplify permitting processes. The web-based permitting system will allow for a more efficient and effective permitting process and provide a more positive experience for stakeholders by reducing the amount of time required to submit permit applications; enabling cost-effective and timely communication with applicants regarding the completeness and status of their application; and allowing applicants to pay permit and water use fees online. A secure, user friendly system will provide greater transparency, improve permitting program performance, and allow agency staff to focus more time on the State's conservation mission. ",,2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Wren,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5143",sarah.wren@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/online-permitting-system,,,,
3619,"Online Permitting System",2013,450000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$450000 the first year and $450000 the second year are for establishing a Web-based electronic permitting system to capture water appropriation use information.","In FY13 DNR will transition from the initial design phase of the project to the build phase. This includes creating the physical database and screen designs programming business rules and process work flows conducting prototype testing with internal staff and external stakeholders and performing data migration/conversion from existing databases. A web page and other communication pieces will announce the transition from a paper-based permitting process to an online system for permit applications permit change requests and annual water use reporting. DNR will train staff and external partners in the use of the site and start using the new system (DNR staff only) by April 2013. The goal is to have the public web application and payment systems rolled out by June 30th 2013.","n FY13 DNR transitioned from the initial design phase of the project to the build phase. This included creating the physical database and screen designs programming business rules and process work flows conducting prototype testing with internal staff and performing data migration/conversion from existing databases. DNR staff were trained in the use of the new database and started using the system to process paper applications on May 6 2013. The goal is to have the public application side of the system rolled out by the February 2014. A web page and other communication pieces were developed to inform stakeholders about the impending transition from a paper-based permitting process to an online system. It was determined that additional time was necessary to build the public-side of the new system to our satisfaction. It is critical that customers have a positive user experience with the online system and a decision was made to defer public release in order to ensure functionality ease-of-use and DNR staff comfort in using the internal side of the new system before rolling out to the public. The additional time has also enabled minor fixes and incorporation of staff-recommended enhancements.",,,,195327,41669,,1.0,,,"This project will establish a web-based permitting system to capture essential water appropriation information. The system will include an online permit application process for water use and other permits. The online system will streamline the permitting process for applicants and significantly reduce staff time correcting and managing permit applications and water use reports that are incomplete or have incorrectly calculated permit fees. The use of technology in the application and reporting process will also eliminate staff time needed to enter data and scan and route documents. Place-based electronic data and reports will be easily accessible for use by internal and external stakeholders for a variety of management purposes in communities throughout Minnesota. ","Minnesota's natural resources are facing increasing pressure from intensive land uses like agriculture and urban development. Many activities, such as taking groundwater or surface water for irrigation, industry, or community domestic uses, require permits under Minnesota Law. Permits for water use, as well as for alterations to shorelines and watercourses (public waters work) and dam safety, help the state ensure the sustainable long term use of Minnesota's water resources. In 2011, The Minnesota Legislature passed and the governor signed House File 1 and Governor's Executive Order 11-04, directing state agencies to accelerate and simplify permitting processes. The web-based permitting system will allow for a more efficient and effective permitting process and provide a more positive experience for stakeholders by reducing the amount of time required to submit permit applications; enabling cost-effective and timely communication with applicants regarding the completeness and status of their application; and allowing applicants to pay permit and water use fees online. A secure, user friendly system will provide greater transparency, improve permitting program performance, and allow agency staff to focus more time on the State's conservation mission. ",,2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Wren,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5143",sarah.wren@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/online-permitting-system,,,,
3619,"Online Permitting System",2012,450000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(f)","$450000 the first year and $450000 the second year are for establishing a Web-based electronic permitting system to capture water appropriation use information.","In FY12 DNR will develop a detailed design for a web-based electronic permitting system.","In FY12 DNR developed a detailed design for a web-based electronic permitting system. A steering committee and several project teams comprised of subject matter experts worked to develop a project definition and scope. A 4-day Kaizen Event (process analysis and improvement) was held to overview and map the current permitting processes. The Kaizen team found inefficiencies in the current permitting process identified improvements and document new standardized processes. The project teams identified requirements for the new online permitting system prepared detailed system design documents (use cases) and formulated standardized application/review procedures. DNR established contracts with MN.IT technical experts to model databases and processes and develop applications. A Communications Plan was developed and monthly project updates were sent to Division staff and interagency partners.",,,,151529,65540,,0.0,,,"This project will establish a web-based permitting system to capture essential water appropriation information. The system will include an online permit application process for water use and other permits. The online system will streamline the permitting process for applicants and significantly reduce staff time correcting and managing permit applications and water use reports that are incomplete or have incorrectly calculated permit fees. The use of technology in the application and reporting process will also eliminate staff time needed to enter data and scan and route documents. Place-based electronic data and reports will be easily accessible for use by internal and external stakeholders for a variety of management purposes in communities throughout Minnesota. ","Minnesota's natural resources are facing increasing pressure from intensive land uses like agriculture and urban development. Many activities, such as taking groundwater or surface water for irrigation, industry, or community domestic uses, require permits under Minnesota Law. Permits for water use, as well as for alterations to shorelines and watercourses (public waters work) and dam safety, help the state ensure the sustainable long term use of Minnesota's water resources. In 2011, The Minnesota Legislature passed and the governor signed House File 1 and Governor's Executive Order 11-04, directing state agencies to accelerate and simplify permitting processes. The web-based permitting system will allow for a more efficient and effective permitting process and provide a more positive experience for stakeholders by reducing the amount of time required to submit permit applications; enabling cost-effective and timely communication with applicants regarding the completeness and status of their application; and allowing applicants to pay permit and water use fees online. A secure, user friendly system will provide greater transparency, improve permitting program performance, and allow agency staff to focus more time on the State's conservation mission. ",,2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Wren,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5143",sarah.wren@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/online-permitting-system,,,,
2554,"Outdoor Heritage Conservation Partners Grant Program - FY2012",2012,5629000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(g)","$5,629,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for a program to provide competitive, matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national organizations for enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. Grants shall not be made for activities required to fulfill the duties of owners of lands subject to conservation easements. Grants shall not be made from appropriations in this paragraph for projects that have a total project cost exceeding $475,000. $319,000 of this appropriation may be spent for personnel costs and other administrative costs. Grantees may acquire land or interests in land. Easements must be permanent. Land acquired in fee must be open to hunting and fishing during the open season unless otherwise provided by state law. The program shall require a match of at least ten percent from nonstate sources for grants of $100,000 or less and a match of at least 15 percent from nonstate sources for grants over $100,000. Up to one-third of the match may be in-kind resources. For grant applications of $25,000 or less, the commissioner shall provide a separate, simplified application process. The criteria for evaluating grant applications over $25,000 must include the amount of habitat restored, enhanced, or protected; local support; encouragement of a local conservation culture; urgency; capacity to achieve multiple benefits; habitat benefits provided; consistency with current conservation science; adjacency to protected lands; full funding of the project; supplementing existing funding; public access for hunting and fishing during the open season; sustainability; degree of collaboration; and use of native plant materials. All projects must conform to the Minnesota statewide conservation and preservation plan. Wildlife habitat projects must also conform to the Minnesota wildlife action plan. Subject to the evaluation criteria and requirements of this paragraph and Minnesota Statutes, the commissioner of natural resources shall give priority to organizations that have a history of receiving or charter to receive private contributions for local conservation or habitat projects when evaluating projects of equal value. If acquiring land or a conservation easement, priority shall be given to projects associated with existing wildlife management areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8; scientific and natural areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033 and 86A.05, subdivision 5; and aquatic management areas under Minnesota Statutes, sections 86A.05, subdivision 14, and 97C.02. All restoration or enhancement projects must be on land permanently protected by a conservation easement or public ownership or in public waters as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 103G.005, subdivision 15. Priority shall be given to restoration and enhancement projects on public lands. Subdivision 9 applies to grants awarded under this paragraph. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015. No less than five percent of the amount of each grant must be held back from reimbursement until the grant recipient has completed a grant accomplishment report by the deadline and in the form prescribed by and satisfactory to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. The commissioner shall provide notice of the grant program in the 2011 game and fish law summaries that are prepared under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.051, subdivision 2.",,"43,525 acres protected, restored or enhanced",,1689500,"Local match",4776300,12000,,2.5,"MN DNR","State Government","The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program is managed by the Department of Natural Resources to provide competitive matching grants to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations, including governments.",,"The Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program (CPL) is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide competitive matching grants of up to $400,000 to local, regional, state, and national non-profit organizations, including governments. Grant activities include the enhancement, restoration, or protection of forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitat for fish, game, or wildlife in Minnesota. A 10% match from non-state sources is required for all grants. Match may be cash or in-kind resources. All match must be identified at the time of application. CPL Program Staff developed a Request for Proposal and Program Manual that incorporated the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council’s (LSOHC) priorities, solicited applications and worked with applicants to submit scorable applications, oversee the grant selection process, prepare and execute grant documents, review expenditure documentation to ensure recipients are only reimbursed for allowable expenses, make reimbursement payments, monitor grant work, assist recipients with closing out their agreements, and prepare reports as required by the LSOHC. MS 97a.056 Subd. 3a directed the LSOHC to establish a conservation partners grant program to encourage and support local conservation efforts. Subsequent session law established additional guidelines and criteria for this program and authorized the DNR to administer it. Applicants describe the location of the work (county and ecological subsection), activity type, and habitat in their application. They also describe how their actions benefit habitat and fish, game and wildlife. For acquisition projects, applicants describe their parcel selection process. All projects address the priorities in the Minnesota Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan, and Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare. Funds for projects under this appropriation were available until June 30, 2015. In administering this program, the DNR complied with the Department of Administration- Office of Grants Management policies. Stakeholders were involved in this proposal as applicants or reviewers (if no conflict of interest exists). There was no known stakeholder opposition to this program. Grant Application Process A Request for Proposal (RFP) and Program Manual (PM) were posted on the CPL website in early August, 2011. These documents contained grant program information, application requirements and scoring criteria, grant reporting requirements, and state agency contacts. The RFP, PM, and all grant agreements incorporated appropriate principles and criteria from the LSOHC’s Call for Funding Requests – 2012 Appropriations and associated legislation. CPL Program Staff explored ways to reduce any real or perceived barriers in the application process. This included a survey(s) and/or discussion groups involving previous applicants and applicants to similar grant programs, and exploring the use of a pre-application system. The results were incorporated into the FY12 application process. Applications were submitted electronically using CPL’s Online Grant Application System (OLGA). All project sites were mapped using OLGA’s mapping tool. OLGA accepted applications beginning in August, 2011, until the deadline for the first round of grants in mid-September, 2011. The application system did not accept applications during the review process. Grants were selected for funding twice. Ungranted funds from the first cycle were available for use in a following cycle, or were distributed to current grantees to assist approved projects. DNR reserved the right to make additional awards under this announcement, consistent with DNR and Outdoor Heritage Fund policy and guidance, if additional funding became available, or if a grantee could not carry out their project as planned. Grant Selection Process CPL Grant Program Staff reviewed applications to make sure they were complete and met grant program requirements. Technical Review Committee(s), selected by the Commissioner of Natural Resources, reviewed and scored applications based on criteria established by the LSOHC, MN State Legislature, and DNR. These committees included representatives from DNR, BWSR, the University of MN, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other appropriate members from government, non-profit organizations, and private businesses. A final ranking committee made up of the Directors of the DNR Divisions of Fish and Wildlife, Ecological Resources/Waters, and Forestry considered TRC, Division and Regional DNR comments, and recommended projects and funding levels to the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The Commissioner made the final decision on the projects funded and funding levels. Projects could be fully or partially funded. Every effort was made to evenly distribute the selected grants by geographic location, activity, and funding level, with an objective of granting 50% of the funds to projects above $125,000, and 50% of the funds to projects below $125,000. CPL Grant Program staff worked with grantees to ensure financial reviews, grant agreements, and any other necessary paperwork was completed. Work did not begin until the grant was executed. Project Reviews and Reporting Project reviews were completed as required by Office of Grants Management Policy 08-10, Grant Monitoring. Grantees submitted annual accomplishment reports on forms provided by CPL staff, based on LSOHC report forms. Reports account for the use of grant and match funds, and outcomes in measures of wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat restored, enhanced, and protected. The report included an evaluation of these results. A final report was required by all grantees within 30 days after the project was complete. CPL Grant Program staff submitted accomplishment reports to the LSOHC as required. Accomplishment information was also posted on the CPL website. CPL Administration Budget Grant administration costs were billed using actual costs. These costs included salary and fringe for grants staff, direct support services, travel, supplies, and expense. An internal Service Level Agreement (SLA) was developed with DNR’s Management Information Systems to update and manage the online grant application system. DNR Land Acquisition Costs Grantees were required to budget for DNR Land Acquisition costs that were necessary to support the land acquisition process for parcels to be conveyed to the DNR. These costs were billed to the grantees on a professional services basis and were paid with either grant or match funds. DNR Technical Support The Division of Fish and Wildlife estimates it provided $70,000 of ongoing technical guidance from Division field staff. This technical guidance helped grantees meet requirements for working on state lands. Grantee Match Grantees were required to provide a 10% match from non-state sources. Match was cash or in-kind resources.",2011-07-20,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Lee,DNR,"500 Lafayette Road N","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-259-5233,jessica.lee@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outdoor-heritage-conservation-partners-grant-program-fy2012,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2024,1667876,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2023,1304696,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","Outreach program to maximize media relations, marketing and promotion, web and social media, and multicultural outreach to help visitors know what to expect; better set visitor expectations for different facilities and experiences. • Signage specialist to develop a comprehensive, user-focused signage strategy and lead the implementation across the system. • Organize digital assets, especially DEI photos, to ensure efficient use. Update legacy digital assets to ensure electronic accessibility for the public.   • Advance Customer Journey mapping and engagement with under-represented communities.   • Build key partnerships with urban and BIPOC audiences--introducing the statewide system to urbanites.   • Provide self-service interpretation at rustic, core and destination parks and trail units. Provide guest speakers at destination and select core parks.   • Wayfinding signage improvement to create a welcoming environment for ALL visitors.   • Promote experiences, programs and activities across diverse markets.   • Digital images of our system no longer reflect current conditions; panoramic, reservation system images, and virtual tours need refresh to stay relevant.   • Provide support for new partnership development program; statewide library program and enhanced volunteer program.   • Utilize non-peak times & locations to promote new programming for diverse audiences.   • Funding to cover about 50 class trips to parks for about 1,500 students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to visit state parks.   • Influencer pilot program to reach new audiences & share their PAT experiences with their own followers. • Focus on BIPOC influencers to reach diverse communities.  DEI Staff Training and Development.  DEI District Partnerships to build relationships with organizations and community leaders to better reach our target markets. ",,,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2022,1374490,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2021,1337154,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2020,1046346,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2019,746301,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2018,646133,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In FY 2018 four touch-screen kiosks provide multi-lingual information about Minnesota state parks state trails and water recreation opportunities. Two kiosks are permanently installed at the Minnesota Zoo and Midtown Global Market. The other two rotate to high-traffic areas frequented by families. Currently they are located at the Rondo Community Center and at the Duluth Library. New monitors were installed and all of the content was updated in 2017. Based on historical use patterns we expect at least 16 000 unique visits at the four kiosk locations in FY18. Two of the original six touch-screen kiosks purchased in 2010 have been retired/recycled due to their age and the cost to update/maintain them.","Pending program information.",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2017,1023887,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","New in FY 2017 a kiosk has been set up at Highland Park Community Center and kiosks are expected to be set up soon at the Edgewater Hotel and Waterpark in Duluth as well as at a hospital in the Twin Cities area. Based on historical use patterns we expect at least 24 000 unique visits at these six locations in FY17. ","DNR kiosks recorded a total of 24 704 unique visits in FY 2017 exceeding the goal of 24 000. There have been more than 210 500 unique visits to the kiosks since 2010 with total pages views totaling more than 2.6 million. Kiosk locations in FY 2017 included •Highland Park Community Center •Edgewater Hotel (Duluth) •Fort Snelling State Park •Maplewood Community Center •Battle Creek Community Center •the Duluth Zoo •the Minnesota History Center •REI store (Roseville) •Midtown Global Market •and the Minnesota Zoo. Languages offered besides English included Hmong Russian Somali Spanish and Vietnamese with Spanish being the most requested. ",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2016,625101,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","New in FY 2016 a kiosk has been set up at Arlington Hills Community Center (in St. Paul) Battle Creek Community Center the Minnesota History Center the Duluth Zoo and the Rochester Children’s Museum. Kiosks remain at Midtown Global Market (Minneapolis) and the Minnesota Zoo. Based on historical use patterns we expect at least 24 000 unique visits at these six location in FY16.","DNR kiosks recorded a total of 29 685 unique visits in FY 2016 up from 28 162 in FY2015 and in excess of the 24 000 goal. Total visits to the kiosks since the first one was installed now top 190 000 with total pages views totaling nearly 2.5 million. Kiosk locations in FY 2016 included Arlington Hills Community Center (in St. Paul) Battle Creek Community Center Cabela’s (Woodbury) the Rochester Children’s Museum the Duluth Zoo Midtown Global Market the Minnesota History Center the New Brighton Community Center Oxford Community Center (in St. Paul) REI store (Roseville) and the Minnesota Zoo. Languages offered besides English included Hmong Russian Somali Spanish and Vietnamese with Spanish being the most requested. ",,,,625101,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2015,742255,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","New locations in FY 2015 have included Maplewood Community Center Oxford Community Center (in St. Paul) and Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota. We did not move the kiosks to any special event this year because the benefit did not seem to outweigh the moving cost (about $300 roundtrip)., The Minnesota State Parks Research Report 2012 shows that Minnesotans want and need vital information so they can better use and enjoy Minnesota state parks (and trails). Connection plans proactively reach people to provide this information. This is especially important in reaching people who are not yet familiar with Minnesota State Parks and Trails. ","DNR kiosks recorded a total of 28 162 unique visits at six locations in excess of the 24 000 goal. Total visits to the kiosks since the first one was installed now top 150 000. New kiosk locations in FY 2015 included Maplewood Community Center Oxford Community Center (in St. Paul) Coffman Memorial Union at the University of Minnesota and New Brighton Community Center. Languages offered besides English included Hmong Russian Somali Spanish and Vietnamese with Spanish being the most requested. , Two connection plans were executed during this time period resulting in Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages being seen/heard 8 807 055 times (each representing a gross impression). The 2014 Minnesota State Parks and Trails Feel the Wow of Fall campaign was highly successful resulting in an increase in visitors as measured by sales of the Minnesota State Parks one-day and year-round permits and occupancy rates during September/October (combined). The Minnesota State Parks Gift Card - Holidays Campaigns 2014 promoted outdoor recreation through increased sales of the Minnesota State Parks gift card for the holiday season. The number of impressions does not include the Minnesota State Parks and Trails For Real Campaign 2015 (advertising interpretive/naturalist programs) as much of it occurred in Fiscal Year 2016. Many impressions cannot be measured for example commercials that stream on radio stations’ websites or other websites. There aren’t reporting services that measure these. ",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2014,760000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","Two new kiosk locations were added in FY 2014: the new Cabela's store in Woodbury and the REI store in Bloomington. Kiosks were also located at Midtown Global Market Rosedale and the Minnesota Zoo. The kiosk also traveled to two special events: the Minnesota State Fair in August and to the Outdoor Adventure Expo at Midwest Mountaineering in November., Minnesota State Parks and Trails is currently in the early implementation stage for connections plans for 2014. ","Now that the novelty of the kiosks is wearing off and we are into our fourth year of seeking host locations we are not getting as much traffic at each kiosk as we did initially. We have been adding brochure racks to the kiosks as we move them around though so they have helped us get brochures into people's hands right at the kiosk rather than requiring them to request the publications via mail or email. Rosedale has been a particularly good location for distributing publications., 10.5 million total advertising impressions have been made in the first half of FY14",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2013,545000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","New kiosk locations in FY 2013 included 3M and Hennepin County Service Center while kiosks remained in place at the Minnesota Zoo Midtown Global Market Brookdale Library and Rosedale. Based on traffic patterns the previous year we stuck with our goal of logging 3 000 unique visits per month or a total of 36 000 unique visits for the year.","Kiosk use at 3M and Hennepin County Service Center was less than anticipated (double digits rather than triple digits each month) and the kiosks logged 29 061 unique visits during the year short of the 36 000 goal. We will continue to move the kiosks around in an effort to reach new people in new locations.",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2012,545000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(1)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Based on the popularity of the kiosks the first year we set a goal of reaching 3 000 new people (or logging at least 3 000 “unique visits”) per month in year two. Locations for the kiosks between July 2011 and June 2012 included the Minnesota Zoo the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (baggage claim area) the Mall of America (near the north entrance to the amusement park) Rosedale Center (food court area) Midtown Global Market—and new in FY 2012—Maple Grove Community Center Shoreview Community Center Brookdale Library and the Hartford. , The Minnesota State Parks Research Report 2007 shows that Minnesotans want and need vital information so they can better use and enjoy Minnesota state parks (and trails). Connection plans proactively reach people to provide this information. This is especially important in reaching people who are not yet familiar with Minnesota State Parks and Trails. ","In FY 2012 alone there were 42 820 unique visits to the kiosks surpassing the goal by 12 820. From August 2010 through June 2012 the kiosks cumulatively logged 69 122 “unique visits” and more than a million page views., Six connection plans were executed during this time period producing 13 385 053 gross impressions (number of times the message was seen/heard). ",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2011,775000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (1)",,"The first kiosk was installed in August 2010 at the IDS Crystal Court. Subsequently kiosks were also installed at the Minnesota Zoo the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (baggage claim area) the Mall of America (near the north entrance to the amusement park) Rosedale Center (food court area) Midtown Global Market. A ""traveling"" kiosk made its debut at the 2010 Minnesota State Fair and then traveled to the Great Hall at the State Capitol. Our target the first year (FY 11) was to reach at least 10 000 new people that we were not currently reaching through existing communication channels. ","Through June 15 2011 the kiosks logged 30 064 “unique visits” (our proxy for “new people”) including more than 10 000 views of the pages in other languages (Spanish Hmong Somali Vietnamese and Russian).",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
3213,"Outreach, public affairs and web",2010,600000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (1)",,"Our goal is to create six accessible multi-lingual touch-screen kiosks that can reach visitors with information about Minnesota state parks and trails., Historically the Division of Parks and Trails had not been able to allocate resources to advertising. The Minnesota State Parks Research Report 2007 shows that Minnesotans want and need vital information so they can better use and enjoy Minnesota state parks (and trails). The goal of the connection plan was to deliver nineteen million impressions; in other words the message would be seen/heard nineteen million times. This goal of nineteen million impressions is a start toward proactively providing this information to motivate the target audience to participate in outdoor recreation. , Another initiative was to establish a new connection point with young children and their parents using a method of receiving information that was highly relevant to them: the Internet. The current DNR website has very little engaging age-appropriate content for young children and the new Minnesota State Parks and Trails kids’ website will break new ground for the agency., One hundred fourteen panoramic virtual tours. Each year an RFP will go to vendors to shoot and package a virtual tour for a specific state park state water trail or state trail. Because a virtual tour may convey multiple seasons and must include peak summer scenes each virtual tour contract typically spans two fiscal years with the contract finalized in one and the final product submitted in the next. ","We contracted with a Minnesota company to design and build the six touch-screen kiosks according to our specifications. None were installed yet by June 30 2010 (thus the quantity of 0 people reached)., Three campaigns were executed in Fiscal year 2010 producing 11 765 784 gross impressions. Results are being seen as witnessed by increased revenue Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit sales and program attendance. It's important to continue building upon this foundation to accomplish the goal of increasing participation in outdoor recreation. Eight campaigns executed in fiscal year 2011 produced 13 422 917 gross impressions. Results are being seen as witnessed by increased revenue Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit sales and program attendance. It's important to continue building upon this foundation to accomplish the goal of increasing participation in outdoor recreation. , A vendor was selected after an RFP process in FY10 and initial development and programming of the standalone Flash-based kids’ site has concluded. The site was in beta testing during the period of 01/01/11-06/30/11 and is expected to launch on the public DNR website during winter 2011. After the new site has been publicly announced we will begin measuring page views and other metrics to track its ongoing success., Twenty seven state parks have standardized virtual tours either posted or ready to post to the division’s website. Eight state parks have virtual tours currently under contract. ",,,,,,,,,,"The Division of Parks and Trails is engaged in critical work to connect people to the outdoors. As part of the work in this project area, the new touch-screen kiosk project will increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities at Minnesota state parks and trails among underrepresented groups by creating and installing accessible, touch-screen kiosks with information in multiple languages, in high-traffic, family-oriented locations. Connection plans deliver Minnesota State Parks and Trails' messages to new audiences. The Division of Parks and Trails establishes partnerships to maximize resources in building participation in outdoor recreation. The kids' interactive website creates interactive, age-appropriate content for children 5-11 years old, motivating children to get outdoors. The virtual tours project provides web visitors with an immersive experience, allowing them to view and hear park, trail, and water trail scenes from 360 degrees or video snippets...the next best thing to actually being there. ","The Division of Parks and Trails is working to increase awareness about outdoor recreation opportunities among groups currently underrepresented at state parks and trails (families with young children, people with disabilities, people whose primary language is not English). Instead of waiting for them to come to us for information (by visiting, calling or going to our website), we are going to them by placing eye-catching kiosks in high-traffic locations that they frequent. By enhancing our children's programming on the website, we are encouraging youth to develop a lifelong interest in and stewardship for state parks and state trails. (It's hard to say no to a child who asks to go to a park or to go camping.) People who are new to state parks or state trails often have a difficult time selecting which to visit and may not be aware of the features that make each park unique. Online virtual tours of each location act as trip planning visual aids, helping people select which park or trail they want to visit and establishing what to expect once they arrive. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Hopper,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5578",rachel.hopper@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/outreach-public-affairs-and-web-0,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2024,100000,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(f)","$722,000 the first year and $645,000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department, the Metropolitan Council, and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2023,100000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$512000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. ","The Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails will provide staff to support the ongoing efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee to champion the Legacy 25 Year Plan during FY23. Minnesota's Great Outdoors website (mn.gov/greatoutdoors) shares information reagarding all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance. FY23 will continue to see website maintenance,  evaluation and promotion of the site, as well consideration for upgrades and improvments to enhance its impact. ",,,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2022,100000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$512000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. ","The Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails will provide staff to support the ongoing efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee to champion the Legacy 25 Year Plan during FY22. , Minnesota's Great Outdoors (mn.gov/greatoutdoors) the website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance launched in June 2018. FY22 will continue to see maintenance evaluation refinement and promotion of the site. ","In FY22, the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee worked with the convening agencies (MN DNR Parks and Trails, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission and Metropolitan Council) to champion the vision of the 25 Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, meeting six times throughout the year.  The Minnesota Great Outdoors website (mn.gov/greatoutdoors) was maintained and promoted as needed throughout FY22. ",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2021,100000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$500000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Minnesota's Great Outdoors (mn.gov/greatoutdoors) the website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance launched in June 2018. FY21 will continue to see maintenance evaluation refinement and promotion of the site., The Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails will provide staff to support the ongoing efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee to champion the Legacy 25 Year Plan during FY21. ",", ",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2020,100000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$500000 the first year and $512000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Minnesota's Great Outdoors (mn.gov/greatoutdoors) the website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance launched in June 2018. FY20 will continue to see maintenance evaluation refinement and promotion of the site., The Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails will provide staff to support the ongoing efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee to champion the Legacy 25 Year Plan during FY20. Specifically in FY20 the Advisory Committee in partnership with DNR Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission will launch a popup kit to be used around the state to share information about the Parks and Trails Legacy Fund with the public. Moreover the DNR Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission will renegotiate the distribution formula of Parks and Trails Legacy Fund dollars through a Funding Work Group. The Funding Work Group will make a funding distribution recommendation to the Legislature by June 2020. Additional assistance to the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee is provided by a Conservation Corps individual placement specialist. ",", ",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2019,150000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$521000 the first year and $548000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Minnesota's Great Outdoors (mn.gov/greatoutdoors) the website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance launched in June 2018. FY19 will see maintenance evaluation and refinement of the site., Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission will continue to cooperate with other partners on developing a website providing the public with access to integrated information on parks and trails of statewide and regional significance. The Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails will provide staff to support the efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee during FY19. Specifically in FY18 the Advisory Committee in partnership with DNR Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission will release the final report summarizing the 10th Anniversary of Legacy regional events held during 2018. ","The Minnesota Great Outdoors website (mn.gov/greatoutdoors) was maintained and promoted as needed throughout FY19. , In FY19 the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee worked with the convening agencies (MN DNR Parks and Trails Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission and Metropolitan Council) to champion the vision of the 25 Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan meeting six times throughout the year. Additionally the committee supported an exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair where fairgoers could learn about the Parks and Trails Legacy Fund and the projects the fund has supported. ",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2018,150000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$521000 the first year and $548000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","The Minnesota DNR Parks and Trails will provide staff to support the ongoing efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee to champion the Legacy 25 Year Plan during FY18. Specifically in FY18 the Advisory Committee in partnership with DNR Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission are holding a series of eight (8) regional events around the state between January and June 2018 on the theme ""What's Your Legacy?"". The purpose of the events is to (1) celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the passage of the Legacy Amendment; (2) provide information and education about what the Legacy Amendment is and what has been accomplished; and (3) gather input from those attending on their views of how to best move forward with Legacy investments in the future. Additional assistance is provided by a Conservation Corps individual placement specialist whose specialty is youth outreach., The website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance launched a beta site in FY18 and conducted additional usability testing with members of the public. Public launch of the site is expected toward the end of FY18.","In FY18 the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee worked with the convening agencies (MN DNR Parks and Trails Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission and Metropolitan Council) to champion the vision of the 25 Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan. Specifically the Advisory Committee planned and held a series of regional public events for FY18 to celebrate and educate about Legacy and to gather input from the public. The events provided information on funded Legacy projects that supplement and provide context for the regular Legacy reporting at the Legislative Coordinating Commission website (where you are reading this text). A report summarizing the activities and findings of the events will be published in FY19. The website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance was launched in FY18 (June 2018). Please visit the site use it and provide feedback there (mn.gov/greatoutdoors)!, The website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance was launched in FY18 (June 2018). Please visit the site use it and provide feedback there (mn.gov/greatoutdoors)!",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2017,200000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$536000 the first year and $555000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. Of this amount $260000 the first year shall be used for a grant to the University of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes to complete a legacy tracking project and to implement a survey on use patterns user needs and perceptions related to parks and trails in Minnesota. The tracking project and survey work must be done in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.","MN DNR Met Council and Greater MN will continue to cooperate with other partners on developing a website providing the public with access to integrated information on parks and trails of statewide and regional significance., The MN DNR will provide staff to support the efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee during FY17. Additional assistance is provided by a Conservation Corps individual placement specialist whose specialty is youth outreach.","The website of all Legacy-eligible parks and trails of state and regional significance made major strides forward in FY17 with the development of a working prototype usability testing with members of the public and ongoing gathering of data from many disparate sources to form a seamless whole. The site will launch in FY18., In FY17 the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee worked with the convening agencies (MN DNR Parks and Trails Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission and Metropolitan Council) to champion the vision of the 25 Year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan. Specifically the Advisory Committee led the effort to review the progress of the agencies in advancing the vision of the 25 Year Plan. The committee then began planning a series of regional public events for FY18 to celebrate and educate about Legacy and to gather input from the public. Additionally the committee worked with the agencies to plan a new annual Shared Outcomes Report to supplement and provide context for the regular Legacy reporting at the Legislative Coordinating Commission website (where you are reading this text).",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2016,226000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(e)","$536000 the first year and $555000 the second year are for coordination and projects between the department the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; enhanced Web-based information for park and trail users; and support of activities of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee. Of this amount $260000 the first year shall be used for a grant to the University of Minnesota Center for Changing Landscapes to complete a legacy tracking project and to implement a survey on use patterns user needs and perceptions related to parks and trails in Minnesota. The tracking project and survey work must be done in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.","MN DNR Met Council and Greater MN will cooperate on developing a website providing the public with access to integrated information on parks and trails of statewide and regional significance., The MN DNR will provide staff to support the efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee during FY16. Additional assistance is provided by a Conservation Corps individual placement specialist whose specialty is youth outreach.","MN DNR Met Council and Greater MN cooperated with Explore Minnesota Tourism on developing a website providing the public with access to integrated information on parks and trails of statewide and regional significance. In F16 a contract with the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MNGeo) was executed and work progressed. The site is expected to launch at the end of FY17., The MN DNR successfully provided staff to support the efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee during FY16. Additional assistance was provided by a Conservation Corps individual placement specialist whose specialty is youth outreach.",,,,226000,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2015,104000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(d)","$200000 the first year and $207000 the second year are for enhanced integrated and accessible Web-based information for park and trail users; joint marketing and promotional efforts for all parks and trails of regional or statewide significance; and support of activities of a parks and trails legacy advisory committee. Of this amount $100000 the first year and $103000 the second year are for Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission capacity building","The MN DNR is directed to support the efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Supported by DNR staff The Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee (LAC) met every other month during FY15 and continue to make progress to coordinate among partners including DNR Metropolitan Council and implementing agencies and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. Current Legacy Advisory Committee efforts include continuing focus on measuring progress toward the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan involving youth and young adults (12-24 years of age) and developing an integrated website to enhance outdoor recreation access to Minnesota citizens.",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2014,100000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(d)","$200000 the first year and $207000 the second year are for enhanced integrated and accessible Web-based information for park and trail users; joint marketing and promotional efforts for all parks and trails of regional or statewide significance; and support of activities of a parks and trails legacy advisory committee. Of this amount $100000 the first year and $103000 the second year are for Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission capacity building","The MN DNR is directed to support the efforts of the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.","Supported by DNR staff The Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee (LAC) met every other month during FY14 and continue to make great progress to coordinate among partners including DNR Metropolitan Council and Greater Minnesota. Current Legacy Advisory Committee efforts include a focus on measuring progress toward the 25-year Parks and Trails Legacy Plan involving youth and young adults (12-24 years of age) and developing a website to enhance communications with Minnesota citizens. The LAC also supports ongoing work among DNR Metropolitan Council and implementing agencies and the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to develop user-friendly web-based information for park and trail users. ",,,,90000,10000,,0.08,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2013,185000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(4)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
18218,"Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee and Integrated Website",2012,185000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(4)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The 17 member advisory committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater a MN Regional Parks and Trails Commission. ","The 17-member Advisory Committee meets every other month. The group has begun work on promoting and coordinating implementation of the Parks and Trails Legacy Plan and assessing progress towards achievement of the five year priorities in the Legacy Plan. ",,,,,,,,,,"The 17 member Park and Trail Legacy Advisory Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, the Chair of the Metropolitan Council and the Chair of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission. The mission of the committee is to champion the 25 year ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" by providing recommendations to enhance promotion, coordination, and accountability throughout implementation of the plan. The integrated website will provide the public with a seamless gateway to information about the offerings of the many providers of outdoor recreation in the state of Minnesota at regional and state scales. ","The ""Parks and Trails Legacy Plan"" recommended formation of an advisory committee to encourage the coordinated development of a network of regional and state parks and trails. The plan also recommended that the committee promote and monitor the implementation of the Legacy Plan. ",,2011-07-25,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Preus,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5639",laura.preus@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-advisory-committee-and-integrated-website,,,,
6164,"Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - DNR managed",2015,4078000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(b)","$3533000 the first year and $4078000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.","The target is to develop or create 7.5 miles of new trail., The target is to acquire 66 acres of park land.","New trail developed or created: Grant recipients have up to 3 years to complete their work. If a project receives federal funding the time period of the grant is extended to equal the availability of the federal funding. Measurable outcomes will be reported once all grants originating from fiscal year 2015 are closed., 66 acres of park land were acquired ",,,,3914880,163120,,,,,"To provide grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008. For funding beginning July 1, 2015 or later, please the related program ""Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - GMRPTC managed."" (Beginning July 1, 2015 (fiscal year 2016), the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) assumed management of these grants. That is, they became 'pass-through' grants with DNR staff providing administrative support to GMRPTC only.) ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-grant-program-dnr-managed,,,,
6164,"Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - DNR managed",2014,3533000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(b)","$3533000 the first year and $4078000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.","The target is to develop or rehabilitate 1 parks., The target is to restore or improve 0.25 miles of trail., The target is to acquire 2.85 miles of trail., The target is to acquire 248 acres of park land.","One park was developed or rehabilitated. , 0.25 miles were restored or improved. , Miles of trail acquired: Grant recipients have up to 3 years to complete their work. If a project receives federal funding the time period of the grant is extended to equal the availability of the federal funding. Measurable outcomes will be reported once all grants originating from fiscal year 2014 are closed., 248 acres of park land were acquired. ",,,,3391680,141320,,,,,"To provide grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008. For funding beginning July 1, 2015 or later, please the related program ""Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - GMRPTC managed."" (Beginning July 1, 2015 (fiscal year 2016), the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) assumed management of these grants. That is, they became 'pass-through' grants with DNR staff providing administrative support to GMRPTC only.) ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-grant-program-dnr-managed,,,,
6164,"Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - DNR managed",2013,7686000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.","The target is to develop or rehabilitate 4 parks., The target is to restore or improve 6.16 miles of trail., The target is to develop or restore 1 trail bridge/culvert., The target is to develop or create 12.5 miles of new trail., The target is to acquire 295 acres of park land., The target is to acquire 12.65 miles of trail.","4 parks were developed or rehabilitated., 6.16 miles were restored or improved. , 1 Bridge/culvert was developed or restored., New trail developed or created: Grant recipients have up to 3 years to complete their work. If a project receives federal funding the time period of the grant is extended to equal the availability of the federal funding. Measurable outcomes will be reported once all grants originating from fiscal year 2013 are closed., 296 acres of park land was acquired., Miles of trail acquired: Grant recipients have up to 3 years to complete their work. If a project receives federal funding the time period of the grant is extended to equal the availability of the federal funding. Measurable outcomes will be reported once all grants originating from fiscal year 2013 are closed.",,,,7493850,192150,,,,,"To provide grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008. For funding beginning July 1, 2015 or later, please the related program ""Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - GMRPTC managed."" (Beginning July 1, 2015 (fiscal year 2016), the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) assumed management of these grants. That is, they became 'pass-through' grants with DNR staff providing administrative support to GMRPTC only.) ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-grant-program-dnr-managed,,,,
6164,"Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - DNR managed",2012,7331000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.","The target is to develop or create 71.6 miles of new trail., The target is to develop or rehabilitate 7 parks., The target is to acquire 348 acres of park land., The target is to restore or improve 65.1 miles of trail., The target is to develop or restore 1 trail-head facility., The target is to acquire 3 miles of trail.","New trail developed or created: Grant recipients have up to 3 years to complete their work. If a project receives federal funding the time period of the grant is extended to equal the availability of the federal funding. Measurable outcomes will be reported once all grants originating from fiscal year 2012 are closed., 7 parks were developed or rehabilitated., 311 acres of park land was acquired., 65.1 miles were restored or improved., 1 trail-head facility was developed or restored., 3 miles of trail was acquired.",,,,7143350,187650,,,,,"To provide grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008. For funding beginning July 1, 2015 or later, please the related program ""Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - GMRPTC managed."" (Beginning July 1, 2015 (fiscal year 2016), the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) assumed management of these grants. That is, they became 'pass-through' grants with DNR staff providing administrative support to GMRPTC only.) ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-grant-program-dnr-managed,,,,
6164,"Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - DNR managed",2011,4777500,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.","The target is to acquire 99 acres of park land. , The target is to restore or improve 4 miles of trail., The target is to develop or create 10.41 miles of new trail., The target is to develop or rehabilitate 6 parks., The target is to develop or restore 1 trail bridge/culvert.","162 acres of park land was acquired., 2.45 miles were restored or improved., New trail developed or created: Grant recipients have up to 3 years to complete their work. If a project receives federal funding the time period of the grant is extended to equal the availability of the federal funding. Measurable outcomes will be reported once all grants originating from fiscal year 2011 are closed., 6 parks were developed or rehabilitated., 1 Bridge/culvert was developed or restored.",,,,,,,,,,"To provide grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008. For funding beginning July 1, 2015 or later, please the related program ""Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - GMRPTC managed."" (Beginning July 1, 2015 (fiscal year 2016), the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) assumed management of these grants. That is, they became 'pass-through' grants with DNR staff providing administrative support to GMRPTC only.) ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-grant-program-dnr-managed,,,,
6164,"Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - DNR managed",2010,3870750,"M.L 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec 2d & M.S. 85.535.","$3970000 the first year and $4900000 the second year are for grants under new Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to parks and trails recognized as meeting the constitutional requirement of being a park or trail of regional or statewide significance. Grants under this section must be used only for acquisition development restoration and maintenance. Of this amount $500000 the first year and $600000 the second year are for grants for solar energy projects. Up to 2.5 percent of this appropriation may be used for administering the grants.","The target is to develop or restore 1 trail bridge/culvert., The target is to acquire 103 acres of park land., The target is to restore or improve 0.69 miles of trail., The target is to develop or create 102.5 miles of new trail., The target is to develop or rehabilitate 4 parks.","1 Bridge/culvert was developed or restored., 166 acres of park land was acquired., 0.69 miles were restored or improved., 100.7 new trail miles were developed. , 4 parks were developed or rehabilitated.",,,,,,,,,,"To provide grants to local units of government to support parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the seven county metropolitan area. Funding for this grant program is from the Parks and Trails Fund created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment passed by the voters in 2008. For funding beginning July 1, 2015 or later, please the related program ""Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program - GMRPTC managed."" (Beginning July 1, 2015 (fiscal year 2016), the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) assumed management of these grants. That is, they became 'pass-through' grants with DNR staff providing administrative support to GMRPTC only.) ",,,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Audrey,Mularie,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5549",audrey.mularie@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/parks-and-trails-legacy-grant-program-dnr-managed,,,,
3233,"Paved State Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation",2013,160000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Provide expanded state trail safety and efforts to protect the integrity of the paved surfaces. This included erecting larger stop and stop ahead signing to be consistent with national standards. Also included additional crack sealing efforts in a more timely manner, increase effort in mowing to increase user safety, reduce woody vegetation close to the trail and reduce the damage to trail surface caused by root suckering. More mowing and timely mowing also reduces the threat of invasives be spread by seeds by mowing prior to that. Provide additional sweeping or surface cleaning to ensure user safety.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to expand quality outdoor recreational opportunities has been greatly enhanced by this effort. Minnesota state trail system is better signed, making it safer and much more enjoyable. Trail surface is now being preserved in the best possible condition, cracks in the asphalt are being identified and dealt with quickly, surface is being cleaned on a regular basis so it remains safe and enjoyable, edge of the trails are mowed in a timely fashion to reduce the threat of surface damage due to root suckering, preventing invasives from going to seed and spreading until they can be dealt with appropriately and allowing the native vegetation to flourish. This effort provides the public with quality trail opportunities that are mapped, signed and well maintained close to home.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/paved-state-trail-maintenance-and-asset-preservation,,,,
3233,"Paved State Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation",2012,160000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","This program will provide for additional safe paved state trails and make all reasonable efforts to protect the integrity of trail surfaces. This is meant to obtain maximum life from the public's investment in this important public access. This program provides additional opportunities on safe and maintained winter trails close to population centers making it easier and more enjoyable to get outside and participate in winter recreation.","MN DNR Parks and Trails Division was able to provide statewide safe paved state trail opportunities and protected the integrity of trail surfaces. This is protecting the public's investment in this important public access. Actual mileage figures are still being compiled for FY2013 statewide accomplishments.",,,,,,,,,,"Provide expanded state trail safety and efforts to protect the integrity of the paved surfaces. This included erecting larger stop and stop ahead signing to be consistent with national standards. Also included additional crack sealing efforts in a more timely manner, increase effort in mowing to increase user safety, reduce woody vegetation close to the trail and reduce the damage to trail surface caused by root suckering. More mowing and timely mowing also reduces the threat of invasives be spread by seeds by mowing prior to that. Provide additional sweeping or surface cleaning to ensure user safety.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to expand quality outdoor recreational opportunities has been greatly enhanced by this effort. Minnesota state trail system is better signed, making it safer and much more enjoyable. Trail surface is now being preserved in the best possible condition, cracks in the asphalt are being identified and dealt with quickly, surface is being cleaned on a regular basis so it remains safe and enjoyable, edge of the trails are mowed in a timely fashion to reduce the threat of surface damage due to root suckering, preventing invasives from going to seed and spreading until they can be dealt with appropriately and allowing the native vegetation to flourish. This effort provides the public with quality trail opportunities that are mapped, signed and well maintained close to home.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/paved-state-trail-maintenance-and-asset-preservation,,,,
3233,"Paved State Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation",2011,295000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Provide expanded state trail safety and efforts to protect the integrity of the paved surfaces. This included erecting larger stop and stop ahead signing to be consistent with national standards. Also included additional crack sealing efforts in a more timely manner, increase effort in mowing to increase user safety, reduce woody vegetation close to the trail and reduce the damage to trail surface caused by root suckering. More mowing and timely mowing also reduces the threat of invasives be spread by seeds by mowing prior to that. Provide additional sweeping or surface cleaning to ensure user safety.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to expand quality outdoor recreational opportunities has been greatly enhanced by this effort. Minnesota state trail system is better signed, making it safer and much more enjoyable. Trail surface is now being preserved in the best possible condition, cracks in the asphalt are being identified and dealt with quickly, surface is being cleaned on a regular basis so it remains safe and enjoyable, edge of the trails are mowed in a timely fashion to reduce the threat of surface damage due to root suckering, preventing invasives from going to seed and spreading until they can be dealt with appropriately and allowing the native vegetation to flourish. This effort provides the public with quality trail opportunities that are mapped, signed and well maintained close to home.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/paved-state-trail-maintenance-and-asset-preservation,,,,
3233,"Paved State Trail Maintenance and Asset Preservation",2010,295000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"This program will provide safe paved state trails and make all reasonable efforts to protect the integrity of trail surfaces. This is meant to obtain maximum life from the public's investment in this important public access. This program provides additional opportunities on safe and maintained winter trails close to population centers making it easier and more enjoyable to get outside and participate in winter recreation.","601 miles of paved trails and 135 miles of natural surface state trails have been enhanced for summer use. Additional mowing later in the season maintains trail shoulders and reduces potential for invasise by mowing prior to plants going to seed. Increased efforts to seal cracks and remove root suckers will address these issues performed at least one additional time each season. Increased mowing on-paved state trails on upland segments to accommodated summer use. This was completed on the C.J. Ramstad North Shore State Trail and segments of the Taconite State trail. ",,,,,,,,,,"Provide expanded state trail safety and efforts to protect the integrity of the paved surfaces. This included erecting larger stop and stop ahead signing to be consistent with national standards. Also included additional crack sealing efforts in a more timely manner, increase effort in mowing to increase user safety, reduce woody vegetation close to the trail and reduce the damage to trail surface caused by root suckering. More mowing and timely mowing also reduces the threat of invasives be spread by seeds by mowing prior to that. Provide additional sweeping or surface cleaning to ensure user safety.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to expand quality outdoor recreational opportunities has been greatly enhanced by this effort. Minnesota state trail system is better signed, making it safer and much more enjoyable. Trail surface is now being preserved in the best possible condition, cracks in the asphalt are being identified and dealt with quickly, surface is being cleaned on a regular basis so it remains safe and enjoyable, edge of the trails are mowed in a timely fashion to reduce the threat of surface damage due to root suckering, preventing invasives from going to seed and spreading until they can be dealt with appropriately and allowing the native vegetation to flourish. This effort provides the public with quality trail opportunities that are mapped, signed and well maintained close to home.",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/paved-state-trail-maintenance-and-asset-preservation,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2024,442975,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division expects to conduct burns on about 4,000 acres.  Previous 5 years average 4,168 acres/yr.  Vagaries of required weather conditions influence this metric more than others. ",,,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2023,279691,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","The division expects to conduct burns on about 5,000 acres, a return to levels more similar to pre-pandemic program activities. ","The division completed prescribed burns on 4,934 acres of Parks & Trails lands. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2022,274213,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ",,"The division completed prescribed burns on 4,041 acres of Parks & Trails lands. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2021,245544,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2020,241998,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2019,421323,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In 2019 the division is planning to conduct prescribed burns on approximately 6 000 acres.","The division conducted prescribed burns on 6 525 acres of State Park and Trail Division administered lands as of January 2019. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy ENRTF/LCCMR etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2018,293300,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","In 2018 the division is planning to conduct prescribed burns on approximately 7 000 acres.","The division conducted prescribed burns on 6811 acres of State Park and Trail Division administered lands as of January 2018. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy ENRTF/LCCMR etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2017,217563,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will conduct prescribed burns on approximately 7 000 acres.","The division conducted prescribed burns on 7091 acres of State Park and Trail Division administered lands as of January 2017. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy ENRTF/LCCMR etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2016,375000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will conduct prescribed burns on approximately 6 800 acres.","The division conducted prescribed burns on approximately 6 492 acres of State Park and Trail Division administered lands as of January 2016. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy Bonding etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,375000,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2015,199200,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will conduct prescribed burns on approximately 5 000 acres.","The division has conducted prescribed burns on approximately 6 381 acres of State Park and Trail Division administered lands as of January 2015. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy Bonding etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2014,225600,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","The division will conduct prescribed burns on approximately 5 000 acres.","The division has conducted prescribed burns on approximately 4 152 acres of State Park and Trail Division administered lands as of January 2014. This figure includes targets resulting from all sources of natural resource management funding (Legacy Bonding etc.). Legacy funding allows significant acceleration of accomplishments from pre-Legacy years.",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2013,221298,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2012,221298,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","On average PAT has conducted prescribed burns on 11 600 acres per biennium. The division's target for the FY2012-2013 biennium is just over 12 000 acres.","The division has completed prescribed burns on 10 464 acres of state park lands. This is 87% of the target. Vagaries in weather impacted opportunities to burn additional acres. Final FY12-FY13 totals will be available at the end of the 2013 calendar year when field staff provide statewide accomplishment reports.",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2011,150000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (2)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
3218,"Prescribed Burning on State Park Lands",2010,150000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2 (2)",,"On average PAT has conducted prescribed burns on 10 000-13 000 acres per biennium. The division's target for the FY2010-2011 biennium is just over 19 000 acres.","The division has completed prescribed burns on 16 871 of state park lands. The division is well on its way to achieving the goal of 6 000 acres of additional prescribed burns conducted over the biennium (target +AD0- 19 164 acres). ",,,,,,,,,,"This program is to increase prescribed burning on Division of Parks and Trails (PAT) lands in order to meet shortfalls in achieving PAT restoration and management objectives. ","Prescribed burning is necessary to preserve fire-dependent native plant communities such as prairies and oak woodlands. Prescribed burning is also important at periodic intervals to maintain fire dependent native plant communities, stimulate seed production needed for new restoration sites and aid in controlling invasive species. The division's annual prescribed burn acreage will likely increase as the need to maintain additional restored fire dependent communities grows. ",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Edward,Quinn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5597",edward.quinn@state.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prescribed-burning-state-park-lands-0,,,,
2552,"Protecting Sensitive Shorelands in North Central Minnesota, Phase 1",2012,1098000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(e)","$1,098,000 the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for agreements with the Leech Lake Watershed Foundation and the Minnesota Land Trust as follows: $339,000 to the Leech Lake Watershed Foundation; $741,000 to the Minnesota Land Trust; and $18,000 to the Department of Natural Resources to pay for acquisition-related expenses and monitoring costs of donated permanent conservation easements on sensitive shorelands in north central Minnesota. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan. Up to $342,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to subdivision 15. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund.",,"Protected in easement 260 acres of habitat.",,1200,"Operating Budget",337200,,,1.57,"Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation, MN Land Trust and DNR","Local/Regional Government","Landowner-donated conservation easements in Aitkin, Cass, and Crow Wing counties permanently conserved 260 acres and 3.6 miles of critical shorelands for the protection and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat and continued public recreational enjoyment of these aquatic resources. ",,"The deep, cold water lakes of Aitkin, Cass, and Crow Wing counties in North Central Minnesota are considered to be some of the most desirable recreational lakes in Minnesota. These high quality lakes are biologically important systems that support fish, game and wildlife and have high ecological value to Minnesotans for recreation as well as contributing to the sustainability of Minnesota’s $11 billion/year tourism industry. With steady population growth in this region and projected increases of up to 30% by 2030, these lakes are continually threatened by increasing shoreland development. As shorelines are developed and land is cleared, habitat for fish and wildlife is reduced and in turn fish populations and other wildlife that depend on a healthy shoreland zone decline. This project, “Protecting Sensitive Shorelands in North Central Minnesota” permanently protected 260 acres and 18,915 shoreland feet (3.6 miles) of critical fish and wildlife habitat. Willing landowners donated a conservation easement on their property to limit future development and shoreland disturbance. The conservation easements are held and monitored in perpetuity by the easement holder, the Minnesota Land Trust. Not only do the protected lands have critical shoreland habitats, all the protected properties also provide important forested habitats for upland wildlife, and keeping forest lands intact will reduce erosion and runoff to the lakes to help maintain high quality water environments for fish and recreational enjoyment. Participating landowners donated over $800,000 in land value to provide fish and wildlife habitat protection to the public of Minnesota. As a financial incentive for the land donation, the associated transaction costs for closing the easement, such as surveys, title and legal work, and other professional services along with easement stewardship was covered by the Outdoor Heritage Funds appropriated to the project. As further incentive, landowners were provided an IRS-approved appraisal of the conservation easement to use for their charitable donation of conservation value. This project was accomplished through the collaborative efforts of the Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation, a regional land conservation nonprofit who provided project administration and landowner outreach/coordination to point of securing a commitment to donate a conservation easement, and the Minnesota Land Trust, who drafted the easements, holds the easement is perpetuity, and is responsible for easement stewardship. Prior to starting the project, the most important shoreland habitats in the North Central Minnesota region, including Aitkin, Cass, and Crow Wing counties, was identified using science-based strategic planning and evaluation models. The initial criteria for parcel selection was based on the Minnesota DNR’s Sensitive Shoreland Study conducted on 19 lakes in Cass County from 2008-2010, in which they used 13 ecological parameters to determine the most important shoreland for fish and wildlife habitat protection. In Cass County alone, over 83 miles of largely undeveloped and critical shorelands were identified. Through this project, the DNR’s initial work was expanded into a rapid assessment model for other shorelands in the region. The model was then applied to other critical lakes in the region and assessed, in collaboration with the three county local governments, to further identify important shoreland for fish and wildlife habitat protection. The prospective parcels are largely undeveloped shorelines in areas of high-conservation significance as determined by these studies and field surveys. Once parcels were identified, outreach was conducted to specific landowners about the project and its benefits. Several easements were started in this Phase I project but were not completed for various reasons, including access issues, family conflicts, and estate issue among others. An important conclusion of this Phase I project was the realization that future protection work will need to focus primarily on the purchase of easements—either in full or as a partially-donated easement. Through extensive outreach and many landowner conversations, participating landowners were secured for fully-donated easements, but many landowners, though interested, could not participate in that capacity citing impending changes in IRS charitable deduction limits and changing economic conditions as reasons why they could not ultimately fully donate a conservation easement. It is the conclusion of the participating organizations that the low-hanging fruit of landowners willing to donate easements has been exhausted. While there may still be some donated easements in Phase II and beyond, most easements will need to be acquired. Phase II of this project was funded by the Minnesota Legislature in 2014 to continue the important work of fish and wildlife habitat protection on critical shorelands in North Central Minnesota with expansion to Hubbard County. Landowner outreach in Phase I will be utilized to target additional parcels for conservation easements in Phase II. Shoreland disturbance due to development is one of the greatest threats facing Minnesota’s lake resources. Permanently protecting the most critical shorelands is an essential strategy to maintain Minnesota’s fisheries and wildlife habitat; important waterfowl breading and feeding areas; and the overall health of the state’s aquatic resources upon which the public relies for recreational enjoyment and which drive the economic engine sustaining many North Central Minnesota counties. This project achieved permanent conservation of 260 acres and 18,915 shoreland feet (3.6 miles) of critical shoreland fish and wildlife habitats for approximately $18 per shoreland foot and $1300 per acre—all projects costs considered. Given that the shorelands on prime recreational lakes in this region of Minnesota can cost up to $4,000 per shoreland foot to purchase in fee, the state of Minnesota received an excellent return on its investment in protecting and conserving critical shorelands in North Central Minnesota. While the protected properties are still privately owned, the Minnesota public benefits from the habitat and water quality protection achieved. The project achieved the original goal of 3-4 miles of shoreland protected, but fell short on the acreage goal. However, the lessons learned from the project will inform efficient and targeted future aquatic habitat protection work in North Central Minnesota (Phase II and beyond). Plus the unused appropriation can be returned to North Central Minnesota for additional conservation based on lessons applied and continuing opportunities for permanent land conservation to protect some of the most vital and critical fish and wildlife habitat in Minnesota. ",2011-07-20,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paula,West,"Leech Lake Area Watershed Foundation","PO Box 455",Hackensack,MN,56452,218-675-5773,llawf@tds.net,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-sensitive-shorelands-north-central-minnesota-phase-1,,,,
18270,"Quarry Park & Nature Preserve",2013,136000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"Stearns County",,"Develop second swimming quarry to relieve pressure on existing swimming quarry. Construct T-dock access platform, a cantilevered access platform, informational and safety signage, restroom, picnic shelter and landscaping.",,,2013-01-17,2015-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Hiller,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5538",joe.hiller@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/quarry-park-nature-preserve,,,,
2923,"Regional Park, Trail, and Connections Acquisition and Development Grants",2012,1000000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to provide matching grants to local units of government for acquisition and development of regional parks, regional trails, and trail connections. The local match required for a grant to acquire a regional park or regional outdoor recreation area is two dollars of nonstate money for each three dollars of state money. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,1760000,,1000000,,,10.17,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW A vast network of locally managed parks and trails of regional or statewide significance exist outside the seven county Metropolitan area providing outdoor recreational opportunities for the public while preserving green space for wildlife habitat and other natural resource benefits. Through an existing grant program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to partner with local communities around the state to partially finance the acquisition and/or development of approximately 550 acres for new or expanded regional parks, regional trails, or trail connections outside the seven county Metro area.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ronald,Potter,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 52","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5632",ronald.potter@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Grants/Contracts, Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/regional-park-trail-and-connections-acquisition-and-development-grants,,,,
2923,"Regional Park, Trail, and Connections Acquisition and Development Grants",2013,1000000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04d","$1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to provide matching grants to local units of government for acquisition and development of regional parks, regional trails, and trail connections. The local match required for a grant to acquire a regional park or regional outdoor recreation area is two dollars of nonstate money for each three dollars of state money. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1000000,,,10.17,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW A vast network of locally managed parks and trails of regional or statewide significance exist outside the seven county Metropolitan area providing outdoor recreational opportunities for the public while preserving green space for wildlife habitat and other natural resource benefits. Through an existing grant program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to partner with local communities around the state to partially finance the acquisition and/or development of approximately 550 acres for new or expanded regional parks, regional trails, or trail connections outside the seven county Metro area.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Ronald,Potter,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 52","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5632",ronald.potter@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation, Grants/Contracts, Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/regional-park-trail-and-connections-acquisition-and-development-grants,,,,
3228,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trail Bridges",2013,1525000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The Parks and Trails Division set a goal of rehabilitating 6 bridges located along Minnesota's State Trails during FY13.","The Parks and Trails Division was able to rehabilitate 14 state trail bridges during FY13 far exceeding its goal. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Starting in fiscal year 2014, future PAT reporting will not separate bridges from trails outcomes reporting, as they are part of the same system of recreational use.","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures.",,2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trail-bridges,,,,
3228,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trail Bridges",2012,1600000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The Parks and Trails Division has established a target for FY12 to complete the rehabilitation or replacement of 6 state trail bridges determined through structural engineering inspection to require rehabilitation to assure continued user safety and trail continuity.","The Parks and Trails Division has completed the rehabilitation of 15 bridges in FY12.",,,,,,,,,,"This program focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Starting in fiscal year 2014, future PAT reporting will not separate bridges from trails outcomes reporting, as they are part of the same system of recreational use.","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures.",,2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trail-bridges,,,,
3228,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trail Bridges",2011,1811800,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"The Parks and Trails Division set a goal of rehabilitating 3 bridges located along Minnesota's State Trails during FY11.","The Parks and Trails Division was able to rehabilitate 4 state trail bridges during FY11. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Starting in fiscal year 2014, future PAT reporting will not separate bridges from trails outcomes reporting, as they are part of the same system of recreational use.","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures.",,2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trail-bridges,,,,
3228,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trail Bridges",2010,1412000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"The Division of Parks and Trails' goal for FY10 was to complete the rehabilitation or replacement of 3 state trail bridges that require rehabilitation to assure continued user safety and trail continuity.","The Parks and Trails Division has completed the engineering inspections of 10 bridges and the rehabilitation of one bridge. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Starting in fiscal year 2014, future PAT reporting will not separate bridges from trails outcomes reporting, as they are part of the same system of recreational use.","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures.",,2009-07-01,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trail-bridges,,,,
3229,"Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Projects on State Park, Trail, and Forest Facilities",2013,300000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The Parks and Trails Division had a goal of completing four renewable energy or energy conservation projects in FY13., The Parks and Trails Division had a goal of completing renewable energy or energy conservation projects at 4 of its facilities in FY13.","During FY13 the Parks and Trails Division installed 6 solar arrays at its state parks., During FY13 the Parks and Trails Division installed solar arrays at 6 of its state parks.",,,,,,,,,,"This project works to reduce energy consumption and model renewable energy methods on state park, state recreation area, state forest and trail facilities. The DNR Parks and Trails Division is working to increase the use of energy conservation and renewable energy technologies.","Installing renewable energy and energy conservation projects at DNR park, forest and trail facilities provides a great opportunity to educate visitors, including many school groups, about renewable energy and energy conservation. Projects help meet state and DNR energy goals along with reducing operating costs. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stan,Linnell,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5626",stan.linnell@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewable-energy-and-energy-conservation-projects-state-park-trail-and-forest-facilities,,,,
3229,"Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Projects on State Park, Trail, and Forest Facilities",2012,350000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","The Parks and Trails Division has a goal of completing four renewable energy or energy conservation projects in FY12., The Parks and Trails Division had a goal of completing renewable energy or energy conservation projects at 4 of its facilities in FY12.","During FY12 the Parks and Trails Division installed 5 solar arrays at its state parks., During FY12 the Parks and Trails Division installed solar arrays at 3 of its state parks.",,,,,,,,,,"This project works to reduce energy consumption and model renewable energy methods on state park, state recreation area, state forest and trail facilities. The DNR Parks and Trails Division is working to increase the use of energy conservation and renewable energy technologies.","Installing renewable energy and energy conservation projects at DNR park, forest and trail facilities provides a great opportunity to educate visitors, including many school groups, about renewable energy and energy conservation. Projects help meet state and DNR energy goals along with reducing operating costs. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stan,Linnell,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5626",stan.linnell@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewable-energy-and-energy-conservation-projects-state-park-trail-and-forest-facilities,,,,
3229,"Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Projects on State Park, Trail, and Forest Facilities",2011,800240,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"The Parks and Trails Division has a goal of completing four renewable energy or energy conservation projects in FY11.","During FY11 the Parks and Trails Division installed 3 solar arrays at its state parks.",,,,,,,,,,"This project works to reduce energy consumption and model renewable energy methods on state park, state recreation area, state forest and trail facilities. The DNR Parks and Trails Division is working to increase the use of energy conservation and renewable energy technologies.","Installing renewable energy and energy conservation projects at DNR park, forest and trail facilities provides a great opportunity to educate visitors, including many school groups, about renewable energy and energy conservation. Projects help meet state and DNR energy goals along with reducing operating costs. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stan,Linnell,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5626",stan.linnell@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewable-energy-and-energy-conservation-projects-state-park-trail-and-forest-facilities,,,,
3229,"Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Projects on State Park, Trail, and Forest Facilities",2010,501000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"This project works to reduce energy consumption and model renewable energy methods on state park, state recreation area, state forest and trail facilities. The DNR Parks and Trails Division is working to increase the use of energy conservation and renewable energy technologies.","Installing renewable energy and energy conservation projects at DNR park, forest and trail facilities provides a great opportunity to educate visitors, including many school groups, about renewable energy and energy conservation. Projects help meet state and DNR energy goals along with reducing operating costs. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stan,Linnell,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5626",stan.linnell@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewable-energy-and-energy-conservation-projects-state-park-trail-and-forest-facilities,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2024,8632257,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2023,5898561,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2022,6110684,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2021,6947973,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2020,6461909,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. Specifically in the first half of the FY20/21 biennium we plan to: • Complete vault toilet projects at Fort Ridgely SP Judge Magney SP Hayes Lake SP Monson Lake SP and Charles Lindberg SP; • Begin construction on shower buildings at Fort Ridgely SP St. Croix SP and Myre-Big Island SP; • Complete construction of Miners Mountain Road at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area; • Complete construction of the Cedar Hill Campground at Whitewater SP; • Begin design of the shower building at Chase Point in Scenic SP; • Begin design of the Sibley SP Lakeview Campground. • Continue design work of Glendalough SP bike trail extension. • Begin design work of Beltrami State Forest – Clear River OHV campground. • Continue design work on the following projects: Old Mill SP portfolio update the interpretive displays at St. Croix SP Itasca SP Nicollet Court Tettegouche Camp rehabilitation and the Sibley SP amphitheater. ",,,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2019,4451564,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. Specifically in the second half of the FY18/19 biennium we plan to • complete several projects underway in FY18 (see the FY18 accomplishments section) and • do predesign work for replacement of sanitation buildings at Frontenac SP and St Croix SP (Painted Rock Springs campground); • upgrade interpretive displays at St. Croix SP; • predesign a sanitation building replacement at Myre-Big Island SP; • design replacements for two vault toilets and related infrastructure at Ft Ridgely SP (construction in FY20); • design replacements for two vault toilets at Judge Magney SP and three at Hayes Lake SP (construction in FY20); • design campground shower building at Ft. Ridgely SP (construction in FY20).","Specifically in FY19 (the second year of the biennium) we: • Did design work on shower buildings at Frontenac SP Fort Ridgely SP Maplewood SP and Myre-Big Island SP; • Completed design work on vault toilets at Fort Ridgely SP; • Began design work on vault toilets at Hayes Lake SP and Monson Lake SP; • Began the design work on the Old Mill SP portfolio update; • Completed the shower buildings at Buffalo River SP; • Began design work on the upgraded interpretive displays at St. Croix SP; • Began construction of the Temperance River SP Upper Campground shower building; • Completed construction of a shed and bison pond at Minneopa SP; • Began design work at Itasca SP Nicollet Court; • Began design work on Tettegouche Camp rehabilitation project; • Began construction of the Cedar Hill Campground at Whitewater SP; • Began design work of the amphitheater at Sibley State Park; • Completed rehabilitation of the St. Croix SP bike trail and Hay Creek bridge; ",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2018,3582358,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. Specifically in the FY18/19 biennium we plan to -upgrade visitor center display at Whitewater State Park; -rehabilitate the beach area at Sibley SP; -do pre-design work on the Nicollet Court Rehab (equires additional Asset Preservation funding to complete) Fort Ridgely sanitation building and Temperance River Lower Campground makeover; -replace shower building at Buffalo River and Temperance River SPs; -launch a sustainable hiking trails pilot project in selected state parks; -rehab bike trails at St. Croix State Park; -complete the conversion of the Camden State Park manager's residence to lodging; -and more.","Specifically in FY18 (the first year of the biennium) we: • upgraded the visitor center display at Whitewater State Park (in progress); • rehabilitated the beach area at Sibley SP (in progress to be completed in Spring 2019); • did pre-design work on the Itasca SP Nicollet Court building rehabilitation (the rehab component of this project will require additional Asset Preservation funding to complete); • did design work on the Temperance River SP Lower Campground makeover (this project will take several years to complete); • moved forward with replacing shower buildings at Buffalo River SP (underway to be done in FY19) and Temperance River SP (design complete in FY18); • launched a sustainable hiking trails pilot project in selected state parks (Halloway Hill at Maplewood SP and phase one of rehabbing an historic wayside trail Cascade River SP); • began rehabbing bike trails at St. Croix State Park (the trail bridge over Hay Creek is being replaced in FY19 trail repaving will begin in FY19 with completion planned for FY20); • converted the Camden State Park manager's residence to lodging (significant progress in FY18 to be completed early in FY19). • replaced a vault toilet at Schoolcraft SP; and • began planning and design of improvements at Miners Mountain Road at Cuyuna State Recreation Area (will be finished in FY19/20). ",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2017,4735579,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","In FY17 (the second year of the biennium) we completed: -rehab of the historic Savanna Portage trail in Savanna Portage State Park as well as design of trails at Hallaway Hill (Maplewood SP) Chase Point (Scenic SP) and to the pack-in campsites at Afton State Park; -replaced the sanitation building at Cascade River SP; -conducted staff training in sustainable trail development.",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2016,4289555,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","In FY16 (the first year of the biennium) we completed rehab of a bridge providing key snowmobile connection in Itasca State Park and made progress on state park projects such as major interpretive display upgrades at Itasca and Gooseberry state parks and conversion of former residence at Camden State Park into a lodging facility. Many projects begun in FY16 will be completed in FY17 (second year of the biennium).",,,,4289555,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2015,2680018,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","Projects to be completed include repaving the Chapel parking lot at Fort Snelling State Park enhancing ADA accessibility within Gooseberry and Split Rock Lighthouse State Parks converting an historic stone shelter at Flandrau State Park into a lodging facility repairing the failing retaining wall and incorporating ADA parking and walkways at the beach at Sibley State Park designing campground rehabilitation at Whitewater (project to be completed under next year's Legacy funding) replacing the historic railing and incorporating ADA compliant walkways at Minneopa State Park Falls area and changing all lighting at William O'Brien State Park to low energy alternatives.",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2014,2702528,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","Rehabilitation projects include but are not limited to reconstructing a 6 mile stretch of bike trail in Itasca State Park rehabbing several hiking trails in Gooseberry Tettegouche and Split Rock Lighthouse State Parks upgrading electric and water in campgrounds in McCarthy Beach Scenic State Parks and at Thistledew forect recreation area and converting the Bear Paw Store at Itasca State Park into a lodging facility. New picnic tables and accessible fire rings were also purchased for a number of parks. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2013,800000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors., Facility renewal projects to be designed and/or constructed in FY2013","Projects include upgrades to campgrounds and rehabilitating park roads vault toilets water lines and walking trails. Additional projects are in progress., ",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2012,725000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors., Parks and Trails Division will construct 9 projects approved in 2010 for design. Thirty-three designed projects are approved for construction in upcoming years totaling over $4 million dollars., Facility renewal projects that were designed/constructed in FY 2012","Projects include upgrades to campgrounds and rehabilitating park roads vault toilets water lines and walking trails. , , Completed 18 facility renewal projects in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas.",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2011,2119864,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","Projects include upgrades to the River Inn at Jay Cooke State Park complete replacement of the campground at Lake Shetek State Park new pumps for the Flandrau State Park swimming pool and rehabilitating park roads. ",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3211,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Park and Recreation Areas",2010,1904932,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors., All 67 state parks and 7 state recreation areas will receive benefit from renewal and rehabilitation projects.","Projects include replacement of an elevator at the Croft Mine at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area repairing a septic line at Buffalo River State Park and campsite electrification projects at Father Hennepin and Glacial Lakes State Parks., All state parks and recreation areas received improvements as major purchases of new picnic tables and new safer fire rings were distributed in 2010. For 2011 project funding was allocated to 58 projects and the work is primarily in the design phase with construction expected for 9 projects in summer 2012.",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds rehabilitation and renewal of buildings and other recreational facilities in Minnesota State Parks and Recreation Areas. ","For years there were more renewal and maintenance projects identified in state parks and recreation areas than could be completed with available funding sources. The Legacy amendment has provided a much welcomed source of dedicated funds to use for facility renewal. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Stacy,Smith,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5649",stacy.smith@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-park-and-recreation-areas,,,,
3215,"Renewing State Fishing Piers",2015,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Install fishing piers at 20 statewide locations (15 replacements and 5 new) with the goal of improving fishing opportunities especially for people with disabilities, children, elderly and those without a boat.","The fishing pier program was created in 1984. Many of the piers that were installed prior to 1990 are aging beyond repair and need to be replaced or removed. There are also dozens of requests for new fishing pier facilities. Fishing piers provide many benefits to the public including: 1) Providing a safe and convenient place to fish, instead of from bridges, steep rocky embankments or fragile shoreland areas. 2) Enable and encourage anglers of all ages and abilities to fish. 3) Facilitate fishing clinics and derbies which introduces fishing to new participants. 4) Connects people to the outdoors. 5) Can be the heart of a community or main component of a park. ",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewing-state-fishing-piers,,,,
3215,"Renewing State Fishing Piers",2013,165000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","One new fishing pier will be installed with support from this funding area during this time., Four fishing piers that are deteriorating will be replaced with new fishing piers with the support of this fund. ","Parks and Trails installed a new fishing pier at Lake Ozawindib in Itasca State Park, Replacement fishing piers were installed at Lake Calhoun Minneapolis; Moose Lake City of Moose Lake; Lake Ripley City of Litchfield; and Lake Yankton City of Balaton Cass Lake City of Cass Lake",,,,165000,,,,,,"Install fishing piers at 20 statewide locations (15 replacements and 5 new) with the goal of improving fishing opportunities especially for people with disabilities, children, elderly and those without a boat.","The fishing pier program was created in 1984. Many of the piers that were installed prior to 1990 are aging beyond repair and need to be replaced or removed. There are also dozens of requests for new fishing pier facilities. Fishing piers provide many benefits to the public including: 1) Providing a safe and convenient place to fish, instead of from bridges, steep rocky embankments or fragile shoreland areas. 2) Enable and encourage anglers of all ages and abilities to fish. 3) Facilitate fishing clinics and derbies which introduces fishing to new participants. 4) Connects people to the outdoors. 5) Can be the heart of a community or main component of a park. ",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewing-state-fishing-piers,,,,
3215,"Renewing State Fishing Piers",2011,36720,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Install fishing piers at 20 statewide locations (15 replacements and 5 new) with the goal of improving fishing opportunities especially for people with disabilities, children, elderly and those without a boat.","The fishing pier program was created in 1984. Many of the piers that were installed prior to 1990 are aging beyond repair and need to be replaced or removed. There are also dozens of requests for new fishing pier facilities. Fishing piers provide many benefits to the public including: 1) Providing a safe and convenient place to fish, instead of from bridges, steep rocky embankments or fragile shoreland areas. 2) Enable and encourage anglers of all ages and abilities to fish. 3) Facilitate fishing clinics and derbies which introduces fishing to new participants. 4) Connects people to the outdoors. 5) Can be the heart of a community or main component of a park. ",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewing-state-fishing-piers,,,,
3215,"Renewing State Fishing Piers",2010,463910,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"5 new fishing pier facilities will be added creating over 350 fishing pier and shore fishing sites statewide, 15 fishing piers that are deteriorating will be replaced with new fishing piers. ","5 new fishing piers are contracted for construction and installation., 15 fishing piers that are deteriorating have been contracted for replacement. ",,,,,,,,,,"Install fishing piers at 20 statewide locations (15 replacements and 5 new) with the goal of improving fishing opportunities especially for people with disabilities, children, elderly and those without a boat.","The fishing pier program was created in 1984. Many of the piers that were installed prior to 1990 are aging beyond repair and need to be replaced or removed. There are also dozens of requests for new fishing pier facilities. Fishing piers provide many benefits to the public including: 1) Providing a safe and convenient place to fish, instead of from bridges, steep rocky embankments or fragile shoreland areas. 2) Enable and encourage anglers of all ages and abilities to fish. 3) Facilitate fishing clinics and derbies which introduces fishing to new participants. 4) Connects people to the outdoors. 5) Can be the heart of a community or main component of a park. ",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Nancy,Stewart,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5616",nancy.stewart@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewing-state-fishing-piers,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2024,3403420,"M.L. 2023 Regular Session Ch. 40 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$28,572,000 the first year and $25,524,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2023,2810993,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ","FY23 Legacy funding will support the following trail and bridge renewal and rehabilitation: • Minnesota Valley State Trail/Design only for Shakopee segment rehabilitation • Minnesota Valley State Trail /Design only for Shakopee Slope Failure • Blazing Star State Trail/0.25 mile rehabilitation • Casey Jones State Trail/Woodstock Upgrading – Design Only • Gateway State Trail/Westminster St Bridge Replacement ",,,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2022,2417166,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)","$21712000 the first year and $22149000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan ",,"FY22 Legacy funding supported the following trail and bridge renewal and rehabilitation: • Alex LaVeau State Trail/Wrenshall Culvert Replacement • Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail/ADA Intersection Improvements – 9 miles • Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail/Lime Valley Slope Failure repair – 0.25 miles • Blue Ox Trail/Turtle River Bridge rehabilitation • CJ Ramstad-Northshore State Trail/Design Only for Big 39 Creek bridge replacement • CJ Ramstad-Northshore State Trail/Design Only for Beaver River bridge replacement ",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2021,772424,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","TRAILS: Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail requires improvements to provide ADA-compliant public road intersections between Waterville and Faribault final engineering in-progress with construction in anticipated in late FY21 or FY22., BRIDGES: Root River State trail has two historic bridges that require structural rehabilitation; an overhead steel truss bridge and a girder truss bridge. Project engineering and plans completed to replace bridge decks and railings. Funds being sought for construction.",", ",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2020,972812,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","(a) $19819000 the first year and $20777000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. Minnesota state trails meet current needs and provide high-quality recreation opportunities for a variety of visitors with different interests needs and abilities. Priorities are informed by the Parks and Trails System Plan. Specifically in FY20 we plan to use Legacy funds (in whole or part) to: • do engineering work on two to four bridges on one or more of the following: the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail the Taconite State Trail the NorthShore/CJ Ramstad State Trail and the Great River Ridge State Trail; • replace two bridges on the Taconite and Northsore/CJ Ramtsad State Trails with culverts; • rehabilitate the abutments on one bridge of the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail; • complete the structural rehabilitation of two bridges on the Great River Ridge ST; • Complete the final engineering for the stabilization of a large slope failure along the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail;, To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. Minnesota state trails meet current needs and provide high-quality recreation opportunities for a variety of visitors with different interests needs and abilities. Priorities are informed by the Parks and Trails System Plan. In FY20 there is no funding allocated specifically for state trail rehabilitation or renewal. ","BRIDGES: Completed rehabilitation/repair of existing trail bridge damaged by vandalism over Pine River and located on the Mathew Lourey State Trail. Completed preliminary engineering for the replacement of the Arrowhead State Trail bridge over Flint Creek that had to be closed pending replacement. Current bridge has insufficient load capacity for motorized use and to safely conduct routine maintenance. , TRAILS: In FY 21 completed river bank stabilization for a segment of Root River State Trail will complete engineering for culvert replacement on Brown’s Creek State Trail supplemental construction costs provided for the completed rehabilitation of 5.7 mile segment of Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail between Elysian and Waterville.",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2019,2125540,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ",,,,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2018,2140164,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16584000 the first year and $18891000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. Minnesota state trails meet current needs and provide high-quality recreation opportunities for a variety of visitors with different interests needs and abilities. Priorities are informed by the Parks and Trails System Plan. Specifically in FY18 we plan to repave about 2 miles of the Willard Munger State Trail from Beck's Rd to Mile marker 138 (Legacy with federal flood repair $).","FY18 accomplishments: Specifically in FY18 Legacy funds: •repaved about two miles of the Willard Munger State Trail from Beck's Rd to Mile marker 138 (Legacy with federal flood repair $); •repaired a quarter mile of the Gitchi-Gami State Trail in Temperance SP (ground water problems/ADA improvements). ",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2017,2057941,"M.L. 2015, First Special Session, Ch. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17,237,000 the first year and $18,067,000 the second year are for state parks, recreation areas, and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe  unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. In FY17 large culvert on the Paul Bunyan State Trail will be replaced., To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe  unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors. Minnesota state trails meet current needs and provide high-quality recreation opportunities for a variety of visitors with different interests  needs and abilities.Specifically  in FY17 we plan to repave about four miles of the Root River State Trail from Peterson to Rushford  and about six miles of the Glacial Lakes State Trail from Willmar to Spicer. ","Repaving work: In FY 17 we repaved four (4) miles of the Root River State Trail from Peterson to Rushford (all Legacy) and about six (6) miles of the Glacial Lakes State Trail from Willmar to Spicer (80% Legacy leveraging 20% FRTP $); repaved about three (3) miles of the Willard Munger ST in Duluth between Grand Ave and Becks Rd (10% Legacy); repaved two (2) miles of the Douglas ST (100%) Legacy; repaved over six (6) miles of the Sakatah ST from Mankato to Madison Lake (100%) Legacy. Additionally about 1000 feet of the Gitchi Gami ST in Temperance River SP was rehabbed to meet ADA standards for grade. Bridge and culvert work: in FY17 we replaced four (4) culverts on the Willard Munger ST and one (1) culvert on the Paul Bunyan ST (Culvert inspection and inventory had been funded by Legacy in earlier years making this work possible). Additionally 14 bridges (one on the Root River and 13 on the Great River Ridge) were inspected and inventoried and four (4) bridges on the Root River ST were replaced with culverts greatly reducing future operations maintenance and rehab costs at those locations. ",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2016,2162750,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$17237000 the first year and $18067000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","FY16 bridge and culvert work included completion of the Blue Ox Big Falls bridge rehab replacement of bridge #4 on the Root River Trail with a culvert erosion control on Root River bridge 47 and completion of assessment of culvert needs on the Willard Munger State Trail.",,,,2162750,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2015,2032534,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","Projects included repairs on the the Gitchi Gami Paul Bunyan Willard Munger and Taconite State Trails.",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2014,1958472,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","$16821000 the first year and $16953000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1) connect people to the outdoors; (2) acquire land and create opportunities; (3) maintain existing holdings; and (4) improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan. ","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","In FY13 21.6 miles of state trail was repaved including segments along the Willard Munger and Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trails.",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2013,935000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","Rehabilitation included repaving 3.6 miles of trail on the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail. ",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2012,1600000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","In FY11 the Parks and Trails Division rehabilitated 8.2 miles of state trail including segments along the Willard Munger and Paul Bunyan State Trails.",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2011,2016900,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"To rehabilitate facilities to preserve our cultural resources and create safe unforgettable recreation experiences for visitors.","Through 1 October 2011 The Parks and Trails Division initiated the reconstruction of approximately 5 miles of trail on the Heartland ~5 miles on the Paul Bunyan and 1 mile on the Willard Munger State Trails.",,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
3224,"Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails and Bridges",2010,1944490,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Renewal of existing State Trail surfaces, parking areas, and trail wayside areas, improving accessibility, enhancing user safety and implementing current best management practices. MNDNR Parks and Trails Division has a identified approximately 85 miles of existing state trail in need of rehabilitation and upgrading. This program also focuses on the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state trail bridges, including structural engineering inspections of all trail bridges . Of the more than 300 existing bridges on State Trails, the majority are wood or masonry former railroad structures of which more than 1/3 exceed 100 years old. Previous PAT Legacy reporting separated bridges from trails, which is no longer the division's reporting strategy as they are part of the same system of recreational use. ","The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail renewal efforts are focused on the rehabilitation of existing state trails and state trail facilities, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing infrastructure. The Parks and Trails Division's State Trail Bridge efforts are focused on the comprehensive inspection of existing state trail bridges and the rehabilitation or replacement of existing state bridges, to enhance user safety, improve accessibility and repair or replace damaged or deteriorated existing structures. Priorities are informed by the DNR Parks and Trails System Plan. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Kent,Skaar,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5636",kent.skaar@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/renewal-and-rehabilitation-state-trails-and-bridges-0,,,,
18163,"Restoration Evaluations (Parks and Trails)",2014,,,,"Complete two restoration site evaluations and present them in the FY-14 restoration evaluation reports. ","Two site assessments of Parks and Trails Fund restoration projects were conducted in the summer of 2014. Two projects were reviewed by the evaluation Panel and will be presented in the Fiscal Year 2014 report. The Fiscal Year 2014 report was delivered to the Legislature and applicable governing bodies March 2015. ",,,,,,,,,,"State law (M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6) directs restoration evaluations to be conducted on habitat restoration projects completed with funds from the Parks and Trails Fund (M.S. 85.53). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for convening a Restoration Evaluation Panel containing at least five technical experts who will evaluate a sample of up to 10 habitat restoration projects annually. The Panel will evaluate the restorations relative to the law, current science, stated goals and standards in the restoration plans, and applicable guidelines. Annual reports will be provided to the legislature and governing councils on the findings of the panel, determining whether restorations are meeting planned goals, identifying problems with implementation of restorations and, if necessary, providing recommendations on improving restorations. The law provides for the use of up to one-tenth of one percent of forecasted receipts from the fund to support this work.","Passage of the Legacy Amendment reinforces the state’s continuing efforts to conserve the diversity of lands, waters, and fish and wildlife that provide the foundation for Minnesota’s high quality of life and also brings strong expectations for a greater level of transparency and accountability in the use of these public funds. The restoration evaluation program intends to increase accountability and transparency in the use of Legacy Funds by formalizing and elevating the process of assessing project performance and reporting findings to stakeholders. Site assessment teams will use project appropriate assessment measures to ensure established science based best practices are being applied on the ground in selected Legacy Fund restoration projects. This level of assessment goes beyond standard reporting requirements and exceeds operational capacity of most programs. This program also increases the communication of specific project outcomes and lessons learned from restoration implementation. Reports will focus on improving future restorations by providing feedback to practitioners regarding challenging situations and viable solutions. Creation of this continuous learning environment provides an important tool for improving restoration practice throughout the state. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Wade,Johnson,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5075",wade.a.johnson@state.mn.us,Assessment/Evaluation,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-evaluations-parks-and-trails,,,,
18163,"Restoration Evaluations (Parks and Trails)",2013,38000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 & M.S. 85.53 Subd. 5",,"Complete two restoration site evaluations and present them in the FY-13 restoration evaluation reports. ","Two site assessments of Parks and Trails Fund restoration projects were conducted in the summer of 2013. Two projects were reviewed by the evaluation Panel presented in the Fiscal Year 2013 report. The Fiscal Year 2013 report was delivered to the Legislature and applicable governing bodies November 2014. http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2014/mandated/141181.pdf",,,,,,,0.23,,,"State law (M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6) directs restoration evaluations to be conducted on habitat restoration projects completed with funds from the Parks and Trails Fund (M.S. 85.53). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for convening a Restoration Evaluation Panel containing at least five technical experts who will evaluate a sample of up to 10 habitat restoration projects annually. The Panel will evaluate the restorations relative to the law, current science, stated goals and standards in the restoration plans, and applicable guidelines. Annual reports will be provided to the legislature and governing councils on the findings of the panel, determining whether restorations are meeting planned goals, identifying problems with implementation of restorations and, if necessary, providing recommendations on improving restorations. The law provides for the use of up to one-tenth of one percent of forecasted receipts from the fund to support this work.","Passage of the Legacy Amendment reinforces the state’s continuing efforts to conserve the diversity of lands, waters, and fish and wildlife that provide the foundation for Minnesota’s high quality of life and also brings strong expectations for a greater level of transparency and accountability in the use of these public funds. The restoration evaluation program intends to increase accountability and transparency in the use of Legacy Funds by formalizing and elevating the process of assessing project performance and reporting findings to stakeholders. Site assessment teams will use project appropriate assessment measures to ensure established science based best practices are being applied on the ground in selected Legacy Fund restoration projects. This level of assessment goes beyond standard reporting requirements and exceeds operational capacity of most programs. This program also increases the communication of specific project outcomes and lessons learned from restoration implementation. Reports will focus on improving future restorations by providing feedback to practitioners regarding challenging situations and viable solutions. Creation of this continuous learning environment provides an important tool for improving restoration practice throughout the state. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Wade,Johnson,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5075",wade.a.johnson@state.mn.us,Assessment/Evaluation,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-evaluations-parks-and-trails,,,,
18163,"Restoration Evaluations (Parks and Trails)",2012,38000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 & M.S. 85.53 Subd. 5",,"Complete two restoration site evaluations and present them in the FY-12 restoration evaluation reports. ","Two site assessments of Parks and Trails Fund restoration projects were conducted in the summer of 2012. Two projects were reviewed by the evaluation Panel and presented in the Fiscal Year 2012 report. The Fiscal Year 2012 report was delivered to the Legislature and applicable governing bodies December 2012. http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2012/mandated/121281.pdf",,,,,,,0.23,,,"State law (M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6) directs restoration evaluations to be conducted on habitat restoration projects completed with funds from the Parks and Trails Fund (M.S. 85.53). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for convening a Restoration Evaluation Panel containing at least five technical experts who will evaluate a sample of up to 10 habitat restoration projects annually. The Panel will evaluate the restorations relative to the law, current science, stated goals and standards in the restoration plans, and applicable guidelines. Annual reports will be provided to the legislature and governing councils on the findings of the panel, determining whether restorations are meeting planned goals, identifying problems with implementation of restorations and, if necessary, providing recommendations on improving restorations. The law provides for the use of up to one-tenth of one percent of forecasted receipts from the fund to support this work.","Passage of the Legacy Amendment reinforces the state’s continuing efforts to conserve the diversity of lands, waters, and fish and wildlife that provide the foundation for Minnesota’s high quality of life and also brings strong expectations for a greater level of transparency and accountability in the use of these public funds. The restoration evaluation program intends to increase accountability and transparency in the use of Legacy Funds by formalizing and elevating the process of assessing project performance and reporting findings to stakeholders. Site assessment teams will use project appropriate assessment measures to ensure established science based best practices are being applied on the ground in selected Legacy Fund restoration projects. This level of assessment goes beyond standard reporting requirements and exceeds operational capacity of most programs. This program also increases the communication of specific project outcomes and lessons learned from restoration implementation. Reports will focus on improving future restorations by providing feedback to practitioners regarding challenging situations and viable solutions. Creation of this continuous learning environment provides an important tool for improving restoration practice throughout the state. ",,2011-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Wade,Johnson,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5075",wade.a.johnson@state.mn.us,Assessment/Evaluation,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-evaluations-parks-and-trails,,,,
18272,"River Bluffs Regional Park",2013,580000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"City Of St. Cloud",,"Acquisition of 34.75-acre addition to existing 140-acre River Bluffs Regional Park.",,,2013-01-17,2015-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Hiller,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5538",joe.hiller@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/river-bluffs-regional-park-0,,,,
9490,"Rockville County Park & Nature Preserve",2012,500000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"Stearns County",,"Develop parking area, rest room, bridge, observation deck, open play field, trails and horseback riding facilities.",,,2012-02-07,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Hiller,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5538",joe.hiller@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rockville-county-park-nature-preserve,,,,
9487,"Rocori Trail Phase 1",2012,500000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"Rocori Trail Construction Board",,"to acquire 3 miles of the Rocori Trail, connecting the cities of Richmond and Cold Spring, and eventually connecting to the Glacial Lakes State Trail",,,2012-02-13,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rocori-trail-phase-1,,,,
2917,"Saint Croix Basin Conservation Planning and Protection",2012,60000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$60,000 the first year and $60,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the St. Croix River Association to develop an interagency plan to identify and prioritize critical areas for project implementation to improve watershed health. This appropriation must be matched by $120,000 of nonstate cash or qualifying in-kind funds. Up to $10,000 may be retained by the Department of Natural Resources at the request of the St. Croix River Association to provide technical and mapping assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,60000,,,1.3,"St. Croix River Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Portions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plants, and animal communities are increasingly threatened by development pressures. Up until now, conservation efforts in the St. Croix Basin have often been lacking focus and coordination between jurisdictions has been inadequate. Through this appropriation, the St. Croix River Association is establishing and coordinating a partnership effort between local, state, and federal government units and non-profits to develop a joint plan that will identify and prioritize areas for conservation implementation and guide efforts over time to improve overall watershed health in the St. Croix Basin. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSPortions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plant, and animal communities are threatened by development pressures. Multi-jurisdictional conservation efforts are complex and often lack focus and coordination in the St. Croix Basin. This project was a means to streamline and focus conservation efforts on areas with the most critical need within the Basin. By linking local, state and federal governmental units, citizen-led non-profits, and design & technical expertise in an effective, well-coordinated partnership, this project set water quality, habitat, and recreational priorities; identified specific management practices in priority locations; and implemented on-the-ground projects to promote land and water stewardship to enhance and protect the very special place the St. Croix River Basin is to live, recreate, and work. The St. Croix Action Team, consisting of multiple partnerships throughout the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River Basin, worked diligently throughout the life of the project to produce a strategic prioritization of resources based on water quality, habitat, and recreation. The final products include:Identification of priority subwatersheds for resource management objectives in the St. Croix Basin (MN side) based on multiple benefits through an integrative modeling application.A protocol to assist in identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) within priority subwatersheds.An expansive list of 188 BMP prescriptions for Chisago, Kanabec and Washington counties for water quality protection and habitat restoration.A cost benefit analysis of each practice to help determine the most cost effective management options for the benefit received from the practice.Six BMPs on the ground located in priority areas that demonstrate the use of an effective protocol and cost benefit analysis for resource protection and management.This project was vital to create a well-coordinated procedure that identified areas of greatest resource concern and strategic, most cost-effective measures of protecting those resources.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION As a part of this project, Chisago, Kanabec, and Washington counties each constructed a master list of priority conservation activities to use in their work plans, build future funding strategies, and perform outreach activities to landowners for implementation. Project information has been shared with additional Basin partners, including those across the river on the Wisconsin side, through the annual St. Croix Basin Conference, Basin Team meetings, and SCRA newsletters and website.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Ryun,"St Croix River Association","119 N Washington St","St Croix Falls",MN,54024,"(715) 483-3300",debryun@scramail.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-croix-basin-conservation-planning-and-protection,,,,
2917,"Saint Croix Basin Conservation Planning and Protection",2013,60000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03o","$60,000 the first year and $60,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the St. Croix River Association to develop an interagency plan to identify and prioritize critical areas for project implementation to improve watershed health. This appropriation must be matched by $120,000 of nonstate cash or qualifying in-kind funds. Up to $10,000 may be retained by the Department of Natural Resources at the request of the St. Croix River Association to provide technical and mapping assistance. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,60000,,,1.29,"St. Croix River Association","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Portions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plants, and animal communities are increasingly threatened by development pressures. Up until now, conservation efforts in the St. Croix Basin have often been lacking focus and coordination between jurisdictions has been inadequate. Through this appropriation, the St. Croix River Association is establishing and coordinating a partnership effort between local, state, and federal government units and non-profits to develop a joint plan that will identify and prioritize areas for conservation implementation and guide efforts over time to improve overall watershed health in the St. Croix Basin. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTSPortions of the St. Croix River Basin are now on the impaired waters list and rare landscapes, plant, and animal communities are threatened by development pressures. Multi-jurisdictional conservation efforts are complex and often lack focus and coordination in the St. Croix Basin. This project was a means to streamline and focus conservation efforts on areas with the most critical need within the Basin. By linking local, state and federal governmental units, citizen-led non-profits, and design & technical expertise in an effective, well-coordinated partnership, this project set water quality, habitat, and recreational priorities; identified specific management practices in priority locations; and implemented on-the-ground projects to promote land and water stewardship to enhance and protect the very special place the St. Croix River Basin is to live, recreate, and work. The St. Croix Action Team, consisting of multiple partnerships throughout the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River Basin, worked diligently throughout the life of the project to produce a strategic prioritization of resources based on water quality, habitat, and recreation. The final products include:Identification of priority subwatersheds for resource management objectives in the St. Croix Basin (MN side) based on multiple benefits through an integrative modeling application.A protocol to assist in identifying Best Management Practices (BMPs) within priority subwatersheds.An expansive list of 188 BMP prescriptions for Chisago, Kanabec and Washington counties for water quality protection and habitat restoration.A cost benefit analysis of each practice to help determine the most cost effective management options for the benefit received from the practice.Six BMPs on the ground located in priority areas that demonstrate the use of an effective protocol and cost benefit analysis for resource protection and management.This project was vital to create a well-coordinated procedure that identified areas of greatest resource concern and strategic, most cost-effective measures of protecting those resources.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION As a part of this project, Chisago, Kanabec, and Washington counties each constructed a master list of priority conservation activities to use in their work plans, build future funding strategies, and perform outreach activities to landowners for implementation. Project information has been shared with additional Basin partners, including those across the river on the Wisconsin side, through the annual St. Croix Basin Conference, Basin Team meetings, and SCRA newsletters and website.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Ryun,"St Croix River Association","119 N Washington St","St Croix Falls",MN,54024,"(715) 483-3300",debryun@scramail.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saint-croix-basin-conservation-planning-and-protection,,,,
9489,"Sauk River Park",2012,500000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"City of Sartell",,"Acquire approximately 44 acres along the Sauk River for a regional park to provide nature-based outdoor recreation including nature trails, canoe access, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. ",,,2012-01-20,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Hiller,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5538",joe.hiller@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Stearns,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sauk-river-park,,,,
2924,"Scientific and Natural Areas Acquisition and Restoration",2012,820000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$820,000 the first year and $820,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire lands with high-quality native plant communities and rare features to be established as scientific and natural areas as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5, restore parts of scientific and natural areas, and provide technical assistance and outreach. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,820000,,,17.47,"MN DNR","State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) Program is an effort to preserve and perpetuate the state's ecological diversity and ensure that no single rare feature is lost from any region of the state. This includes landforms, fossil remains, plant and animal communities, rare and endangered species, and other unique biotic or geological features. These sites play an important role in scientific study, public education, and outdoor recreation. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to conduct restoration activities on approximately 1,800 acres in existing SNAs, to acquire an additional 80 acres to be added to the SNA system, and to increase citizen and student knowledge and skills pertaining to ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation through engagement with SNAs. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The biologically significant 900-acre Badoura Jack Pine Forest SNA was acquired in part through appropriation. Twenty-two conservation easement baseline property reports at 11 SNAs are completed. The SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan has been completed which prioritizes places of ecological importance for protection as SNAs and by partners. Habitat restoration and enhancement actions are increasing the quality of habitat on SNAs through achieving: restoration of about 30 acres at 4 SNAs; woody invasive species control on 610 acres at 19 SNAs, herbaceous invasive species treatment on 487 acres at 33 SNAs, and installation of invasives control bootbrush kiosks at 6 SNAs; about 36 miles of burn breaks at 21 SNAs and completion of 1,190 acres of prescribed burns at 25 SNAs; and site development work (e.g. entry and boundary signs, new gates, and site cleanup) at 35 SNAs. Conservation Corps Minnesota was involved in 51 of these projects. Substantial monitoring was completed of pollinators at 10 SNAs, of snakes at 1 SNA, and of native plant communities at 2 SNAs. The public's and youth involvement in SNAs and their knowledge and skills about biodiversity conservation has significantly increased through the SNA Outreach Initiative started through this appropriation. About 188 SNA events were held with 2,745 participants and 124 volunteer site stewards have committed to help care for SNAs. A broad range of communications tools have engaged people in sharing information about SNAs. Electronic communications achievements include: a new quarterly electronic newsletter with over 2600 subscribers and a significantly improved new SNA webpage. Print communications created and distributed include: a statewide map with location and directions to SNAs, a new North Shore SNA guide, 3 series of pocket cards, and site-specific factsheets. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Dissemination is primarily achieved through the upgraded SNA webpage on the DNR website: http://www.mndnr.gov/snas. The SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan is also disseminated through this website: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/sna/plan.html. All volunteer events are listed at the webpage. Volunteer site stewards submit periodic reports via a generic SNA email address sna.dnr@state.mn.us created through this appropriation for a broad variety of constituent communications. Through this appropriation, the quarterly electronic Nature Notes newsletter was initiated and 8 of 10 issues were emailed through govdelivery - with over 2600 current subscribers. A statewide color map locating all SNAs (with directions to all sites and ENRTF acknowledgement on the back) has been designed, 5000 copies printed, and nearly all copies distributed through the DNR Information Center, at DNR region and area offices and state parks, at the State Fair, and through SNA event co-sponsors - with primary emphasis on facilities/organizations that are near SNAs and are cooperating on sponsoring SNA events. A color poster-booklet on ""The Ten Best Places of the North Shore: A Visitor's Guide to North Shore Scientific and Natural Areas"" was printed and distributed through a combination of this appropriation and federal Coastal Zone Management funding. Each year series of new business card-size ""pocket cards"" each featuring 1 SNA (and incorporating a QR code through which a smart phone with camera can directly connect to the SNA web) have been printed and almost all cards for the 32 SNAs produced to date have been distributed through the State Fair, DNR Info Center, and many DNR events.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Peggy,Booth,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5088",peggy.booth@state.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scientific-and-natural-areas-acquisition-and-restoration,,,,
2924,"Scientific and Natural Areas Acquisition and Restoration",2013,820000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04e","$820,000 the first year and $820,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire lands with high-quality native plant communities and rare features to be established as scientific and natural areas as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 5, restore parts of scientific and natural areas, and provide technical assistance and outreach. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. Land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,820000,,,17.47,"MN DNR","State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Minnesota's Scientific and Natural Areas (SNA) Program is an effort to preserve and perpetuate the state's ecological diversity and ensure that no single rare feature is lost from any region of the state. This includes landforms, fossil remains, plant and animal communities, rare and endangered species, and other unique biotic or geological features. These sites play an important role in scientific study, public education, and outdoor recreation. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to conduct restoration activities on approximately 1,800 acres in existing SNAs, to acquire an additional 80 acres to be added to the SNA system, and to increase citizen and student knowledge and skills pertaining to ecological restoration and biodiversity conservation through engagement with SNAs. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The biologically significant 900-acre Badoura Jack Pine Forest SNA was acquired in part through appropriation. Twenty-two conservation easement baseline property reports at 11 SNAs are completed. The SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan has been completed which prioritizes places of ecological importance for protection as SNAs and by partners. Habitat restoration and enhancement actions are increasing the quality of habitat on SNAs through achieving: restoration of about 30 acres at 4 SNAs; woody invasive species control on 610 acres at 19 SNAs, herbaceous invasive species treatment on 487 acres at 33 SNAs, and installation of invasives control bootbrush kiosks at 6 SNAs; about 36 miles of burn breaks at 21 SNAs and completion of 1,190 acres of prescribed burns at 25 SNAs; and site development work (e.g. entry and boundary signs, new gates, and site cleanup) at 35 SNAs. Conservation Corps Minnesota was involved in 51 of these projects. Substantial monitoring was completed of pollinators at 10 SNAs, of snakes at 1 SNA, and of native plant communities at 2 SNAs. The public's and youth involvement in SNAs and their knowledge and skills about biodiversity conservation has significantly increased through the SNA Outreach Initiative started through this appropriation. About 188 SNA events were held with 2,745 participants and 124 volunteer site stewards have committed to help care for SNAs. A broad range of communications tools have engaged people in sharing information about SNAs. Electronic communications achievements include: a new quarterly electronic newsletter with over 2600 subscribers and a significantly improved new SNA webpage. Print communications created and distributed include: a statewide map with location and directions to SNAs, a new North Shore SNA guide, 3 series of pocket cards, and site-specific factsheets. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Dissemination is primarily achieved through the upgraded SNA webpage on the DNR website: http://www.mndnr.gov/snas. The SNA Strategic Land Protection Plan is also disseminated through this website: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/sna/plan.html. All volunteer events are listed at the webpage. Volunteer site stewards submit periodic reports via a generic SNA email address sna.dnr@state.mn.us created through this appropriation for a broad variety of constituent communications. Through this appropriation, the quarterly electronic Nature Notes newsletter was initiated and 8 of 10 issues were emailed through govdelivery - with over 2600 current subscribers. A statewide color map locating all SNAs (with directions to all sites and ENRTF acknowledgement on the back) has been designed, 5000 copies printed, and nearly all copies distributed through the DNR Information Center, at DNR region and area offices and state parks, at the State Fair, and through SNA event co-sponsors - with primary emphasis on facilities/organizations that are near SNAs and are cooperating on sponsoring SNA events. A color poster-booklet on ""The Ten Best Places of the North Shore: A Visitor's Guide to North Shore Scientific and Natural Areas"" was printed and distributed through a combination of this appropriation and federal Coastal Zone Management funding. Each year series of new business card-size ""pocket cards"" each featuring 1 SNA (and incorporating a QR code through which a smart phone with camera can directly connect to the SNA web) have been printed and almost all cards for the 32 SNAs produced to date have been distributed through the State Fair, DNR Info Center, and many DNR events.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Peggy,Booth,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5088",peggy.booth@state.mn.us,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Land Acquisition, Monitoring, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/scientific-and-natural-areas-acquisition-and-restoration,,,,
2547,"Shallow Lake Shoreland Protection: Wild Rice Lakes",2012,1891000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$1,891,000 the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to acquire wild rice lake shoreland habitat in fee and as permanent conservation easements as follows: $500,000 to the Department of Natural Resources; $1,100,000 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources; and $291,000 to Ducks Unlimited. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment 10.1 plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan. Up to $18,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to subdivision 15. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund.",,"Protected 1,210 acres of wild rice lake shoreland habitat",,11800,"DU private in-kind staff funds",1640800,600,,1.2,"DNR, Ducks Unlimited and BWSR","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This pilot program protected 1,210 acres of wild rice lake shoreland habitat in the Northern Forest Section by securing 14 permanent RIM conservation easements and four fee-title acquisitions, surpassing our goal of 700 acres, and doing so $250,202 under budget.",,"This initial Phase 1 program was intended to protect sensitive wild rice lake shorelands and prevent shoreline development that could degrade wild rice lake ecology. The keystone feature of this initial pilot program was the launch a new state RIM easement program for wild rice lake shoreland properties intended to buffer and protect sensitive wild rice lake shorelines and limit development. Also, this initial program featured a unique partnership among local, county, state and federal agencies all working together to protect key parcels through a combination of conservation easements and fee-title land acquisitions. The Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) worked closely with northeastern Minnesota County Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) to develop and implement the new RIM conservation easement program for wild rice lakes, which secured 14 RIM easements and protected 821 acres. Due to several landowners canceling their RIM easement applications after the appropriation adjustment availability date, $98,044 of easement acquisition funding, $2,000 of easement stewardship funding, and $112 of personnel money was unspent by BWSR at the end of the project, and BWSR returned $100,156 to the OHF. However, this new RIM easement program for wild rice lakes was successfully launched and is now fully programmatic and ongoing, and has received additional OHF funding since this initial pilot phase. DU also attempted to purchase conservation easements on two parcels of land on wild rice lakes too, but those efforts did not succeed due to landowner unwillingness to continue with the DU easement process. Therefore, DU amended the grant budget to move easement grant funds to fee-title land purchase, and successfully appraised and purchased a 28-acre parcel of land on Moose Lake in St. Louis County in fee-title. This key parcel was then transferred it to the U.S. Forest Service for inclusion in the Superior National Forest and long-term management and public outdoor recreational use. DU also coordinated this pilot program and submitted all grant status reports. DU spent $143,262 but left $147,738 unspent to be returned to the OHF. Minnesota DNR successfully purchased a key 286-acre parcel in fee-title on Yaeger Lake in Wadena County for inclusion in the Yaeger state Wildlife Management Area (WMA). DNR also subawarded OHF grant funds to Cass County to purchase two parcels of 35 acres on Lake George and 40 acres on Lower Hand Lake that were for sale and were appropriate additions to county land holdings in the area and help consolidate Cass County forest management and land ownership. Together, DNR and Cass County purchased 361 acres in fee-title, spent $497,691, and turned back $2,309 to the OHF. Overall, 14 RIM easements were secured that protect 821 acres, and four key parcels of land for sale totaling 389 acres were purchased in fee-title where RIM easements were not of interest to private landowners, for a total of 1,209 acres protected including about four miles of shoreline protected through this initial pilot grant to protect wild rice lake shoreland. This 1,210-acre land protection achievement far surpasses our goal of 700 acres, and was accomplished well-under under budget. Collectively, partners spent $1,640,798 of the $1,891,000 appropriated for this initial phase of the program, and turned back $250,202 to the OHF. This new wild rice lake protection partnership program continues today, with the Minnesota BWSR working closely with SWCDs to assist private landowners and implement additional RIM easements on wild rice lakes with subsequent OHF grants and phases of this initial program. Partners also routinely discuss other land protection needs around wild rice lakes with Minnesota DNR field staff, and work together to ensure efforts are make to purchase key tracts on important wild rice lakes when they come up for sale and are appropriate for public land ownership and management.",2011-07-20,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Schneider,"Ducks Unlimited","311 East Lake Geneva Road",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-762-9916,jschneider@ducks.org,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, St. Louis, Wadena","Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/shallow-lake-shoreland-protection-wild-rice-lakes,,,,
2918,"Species of Concern; Investigations",2012,500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03p","$500,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for investigating species of concern.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,500000,,,7.50,"MN DNR","State Government","Part A: Minnesota Common Loons and American White Pelicans - PROJECT OVERVIEW Over a three month period in 2010, approximately five million barrels of oil was spilled into the Gulf of Mexico causing extensive damage to marine and wildlife habitats and resulting in significant losses in fish and wildlife populations. A number of Minnesota's migratory bird species spend parts of their lives in the areas impacted by the spill and impacts on their populations in the state could become evident over time. Impacts could result from immediate losses of birds that were present at the time of the spill or from cumulative negative effects resulting from contamination of the food chain by petroleum chemicals and the dispersants used on the oil. The two Minnesota species that are potentially most vulnerable are the common loon and the American white pelican - some of their young would have been present in the Gulf at the time of the spill and their behavior and feeding patterns put them at greater risk of exposure to chemicals from the spill persisting in the environment. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to determine whether or not common loon or American white pelican populations in Minnesota have been impacted by the Gulf oil spill. Besides population declines in the two species, other impacts that could occur as a result of chemical contamination in the food chain include changes in behavior, migratory abilities, reproductive success, or longevity. If a link is documented Minnesota may be eligible for remediation funds from the Federal Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process currently underway, and those funds could be used to help restore the populations of these two species. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS - PART A: Minnesota Common Loons and American White Pelicans Concerns about impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Minnesota loons and white pelicans led to the need for an assessment of the extent to which pelicans and loons were exposed to impacts by PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) petroleum contaminants, which are carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic, and DOSS (dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate) contaminants that cause respiratory, nervous system, liver, kidney, and blood disorders, cancer, and hormone disruption. A statewide pelican count in 2012 showed an increase of 16-19% since 2010 to a level of 22,000 nesting pairs. Pelican egg and bill knob analysis revealed that 58 of 99 pelican eggs had PAH. For bill knobs, 29 of 37 had PAH. DOSS was found in 27 of 48 eggs in 2011 but no DOSS was found in 2012. Fourteen of 37 bill knobs had DOSS. In Phase 2 of this project, pelican eggs will continue to be tested, and a statewide pelican survey in 2015 will include population trend analysis and determination of the ratio of young birds to adults as an indicator of reproductive success. Loon research included satellite telemetry on 13 loons and geolocator research on 42 loons. This work revealed migration phenology and routes, wintering sites, diving behavior, and on the extent to which PAH and DOSS have been accumulated by loons. Loon eggs (6 of 27), fat (5 of 29), blood (20 of 52), and feathers (5 of 35) had PAH present. PAH and DOSS contaminants picked up in the Gulf of Mexico could cause long-term sublethal effects. Phase 2 of this project will involve assessment of egg hatchability and chick survival. This information will be used to develop a federal NRDAR court case to recover damages to Minnesota loons from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. LCCMR-funded research (phase 2 and 3) will continue through 2017. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION - PART A: Minnesota Common Loons and American White Pelicans In summer of 2012 Ron Schara's photography team covered the capture and banding with geolocators the loons on Lake George in Anoka County. That story was featured on Minnesota Bound on September 1 and 7, 2013 on KARE-TV. An article was published in the 2013 January-February issue of the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine. Editor Kathleen Weflen devoted two pages of introduction to this study and reflecting concerns for protecting Minnesota's loons and water quality. The 12-page article ""Flying with the Loons"" by Adele Porter covered the work by Kevin Kenow and his staff from the US Geological Survey as they have studied Minnesota's loons over the past two years, and cited credits to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for financial support of this work. Outdoor reporter Dennis Anderson accompanied the loon capture crew on July 16 and wrote an article in the Star Tribune on July 21, 2013, about this loon research project. We have received recent requests from the media for updates on this study, but we have been deferring response until we have a more comprehensive analysis of the project results. We are also reluctant to release too much information at this point because BP has hired a person from Maine to find out what we are doing in regard to the loon study. Subsequently, their lawyers may try to use that information to minimize concerns or effects on Minnesota loons and pelicans related to the future NRDAR settlement from BP to the State of Minnesota for damages to the state's loon and pelican population due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Part B: Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas - PROJECT OVERVIEW A state Breeding Bird Atlas is a comprehensive systematic field survey of the occurrence, distribution, diversity, and breeding status of bird species within the state. Atlases are used to set conservation priorities, develop conservation plans, and guide habitat protection and restoration efforts. Minnesota is one of only seven states in the country that has yet to complete a Breeding Bird Atlas. Audubon Minnesota will use this appropriation to complete the Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas and create related publications, including a book and online atlas with distribution maps, breeding status, and historical species information. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS - PART B: Breeding Bird Atlass The Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas project represents the most detailed, comprehensive assessment of the breeding distribution of Minnesota's birds ever undertaken. It is a multi-partner project which included: Audubon Minnesota, MN DNR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Minnesota Ornithologists' Union, individuals from the University of Minnesota, and many others. Representatives from these organizations made up a Steering Committee which helped oversee and advise the project. All field data collection was completed in August 2013 with incidental reports from volunteers coming into the database through September. The project recorded 372,172 bird sightings during the 5-years from 2009 - 2013 all of which are in our database. These sightings report 250 species, 232 of which we consider confirmed breeders. Data was collected from each of the 2,339 priority blocks which represent every Township in Minnesota. Additional point count data was collected from 99.5% of the Townships in Minnesota. Following the completion of our field data collection we reviewed, and reformatted 24 external datasets representing 20,000 records which were added to the database. An extensive quality control program was applied to the data involving species experts, regional reviewers from around the state and a verification committee. The number of registered volunteers in the project totaled 1,144 and they reported driving over 100,000 miles and spending 33,000 hours of contributed effort, which is an underestimate of their contribution since our data relies on self-reporting and we know many volunteers did not report this information. Our website, mnbba.org, which allowed volunteers to report their findings, provide county and species maps and a searchable database continues to provide information to the public. Data analysis and results dissemination will occur over the next 2 - 3 years. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION - PART B: Breeding Bird Atlas Preliminary data has been available on the mnbba.org website since the first year of the project. This website provides general information on the project, its methodology, and purpose. Through it data on specific species can be queried and mapped. We will continue to use this url as we migrate data analysis and information to a new format over the next 2 years. We are developing plans to store the data in the Avian Knowledge Network. Publications using BBA data have included the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer and presentations at the Midwest Bird Conservation and Monitoring Network meetings, the Minnesota Chapter of the Wildlife Society, and the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union meetings.","The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had widespread impacts on resident wildlife in the affected areas, many of which will not be fully understood for many years to come. In particular is the potential loss or long term impact on migratory bird populations from central and eastern North America that spend part of their life cycles in the affected areas. In addition to the immediate impacts on birds that were in the Gulf at the time of the spill, there are also long term impacts to consider, such as impacts on behavior, migratory abilities, reproductive success, or longevity from contamination of the food chain by petroleum chemicals or derivatives of the dispersants used on the oil. The two Minnesota species identified to be the most potentially vulnerable to impacts from the oil spill are the Common Loon and the American White Pelican. Long term monitoring is needed to determine if population levels of these two species in Minnesota have declined since the spill and if any declines are attributable to the spill.","FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Carrol,Henderson,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5104",carrol.henderson@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Inventory, Mapping, Monitoring, Research","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","2011-3p-14, 2011-3p-9, 2011-3p-4, 2011-3p-8, 2011-3p-3, 2011-3p-13, 2011-3p-12, 2011-3p-11, 2011-3p-2, 2011-3p-1, 2011-3p-7, 2011-3p-6, 2011-3p-10, 2011-3p-5",Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/species-concern-investigations,,,,
9453,"Spur Line - Buffalo Hills Park - Kiwanis Park Trail",2012,425000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(c) (1) & M.S. 85.535","$7331000 the first year and $7686000 the second year are for grants under Minnesota Statutes section 85.535 to acquire develop improve and restore parks and trails of regional or statewide significance outside of the metropolitan area as defined in Minnesota Statutes section 473.121 subdivision 2.",,,,,,,,,,"City Of Brainerd",,"to construct 3.8 miles of 10 foot wide asphalt multi-use trail connecting Buffalo Hills Park and Kiwanis Park to the Spur Line Trail, the Cuyuna Lakes State Trail and the Paul Bunyan State Trail",,,2012-08-03,2014-06-30,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Vibo,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5619",traci.vibo@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Crow Wing",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spur-line-buffalo-hills-park-kiwanis-park-trail,,,,
19180,"State Park Group Camp Development",2013,800000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Group camps provide an opportunity for groups to camp together outside the traditional campground. Group camps are used by scout groups, church groups, social groups, and families. A need has been identified to add amenities to rustic group camps, such as electrical hookups, a picnic shelter, and in some instances, modern sanitation facilities.",,,2012-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-group-camp-development,,,,
19180,"State Park Group Camp Development",2012,80000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(2)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Group camps provide an opportunity for groups to camp together outside the traditional campground. Group camps are used by scout groups, church groups, social groups, and families. A need has been identified to add amenities to rustic group camps, such as electrical hookups, a picnic shelter, and in some instances, modern sanitation facilities.",,,2012-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-group-camp-development,,,,
3237,"State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal",2013,60000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Provide trail rehabilitation and renewal on state park and forest trails, these are primarily non-motorized trails which due to funding priorities, have not had any significant maintenance for many years. This effort has provided a means to start addressing these trail needs and in doing so working on the most critical first. This has resulted in trail renewal work in 19 state forests and 15 state parks providing for more sustainable trails and better public safety and enjoyment.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to provide quality recreational trail opportunities close to all of the citizens of Minnesota means an expand trail renewal effort at all of the state parks, recreation areas and state forests. Recreational demands have changed in recent years and the trail systems in the parks and forests have not kept up with these change in demands. Demands have increased for quality equestrian and mountain bike trails. Quality trail for these enthusiasts is not a forest road but rather a technical, narrow trail that uses the natural contour of the land and is sustainable. As these types of facilities are provided, recreational use increases and often within the target market of younger users and a variety of ethnic backgrounds. This also creates a positive trail experience which will encourage repeat use, added outdoor recreation, an increased appreciation for these natural setting trails and a healthier population resulting from more exercise. These efforts will also provide these opportunities close to home which tends to mean they will be used more often.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-and-state-forest-trail-renewal,,,,
3237,"State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal",2012,60000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan",,,,,,,,,,,,"Provide trail rehabilitation and renewal on state park and forest trails, these are primarily non-motorized trails which due to funding priorities, have not had any significant maintenance for many years. This effort has provided a means to start addressing these trail needs and in doing so working on the most critical first. This has resulted in trail renewal work in 19 state forests and 15 state parks providing for more sustainable trails and better public safety and enjoyment.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to provide quality recreational trail opportunities close to all of the citizens of Minnesota means an expand trail renewal effort at all of the state parks, recreation areas and state forests. Recreational demands have changed in recent years and the trail systems in the parks and forests have not kept up with these change in demands. Demands have increased for quality equestrian and mountain bike trails. Quality trail for these enthusiasts is not a forest road but rather a technical, narrow trail that uses the natural contour of the land and is sustainable. As these types of facilities are provided, recreational use increases and often within the target market of younger users and a variety of ethnic backgrounds. This also creates a positive trail experience which will encourage repeat use, added outdoor recreation, an increased appreciation for these natural setting trails and a healthier population resulting from more exercise. These efforts will also provide these opportunities close to home which tends to mean they will be used more often.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-and-state-forest-trail-renewal,,,,
3237,"State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal",2011,650000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"Provide trail rehabilitation and renewal on state park and forest trails, these are primarily non-motorized trails which due to funding priorities, have not had any significant maintenance for many years. This effort has provided a means to start addressing these trail needs and in doing so working on the most critical first. This has resulted in trail renewal work in 19 state forests and 15 state parks providing for more sustainable trails and better public safety and enjoyment.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to provide quality recreational trail opportunities close to all of the citizens of Minnesota means an expand trail renewal effort at all of the state parks, recreation areas and state forests. Recreational demands have changed in recent years and the trail systems in the parks and forests have not kept up with these change in demands. Demands have increased for quality equestrian and mountain bike trails. Quality trail for these enthusiasts is not a forest road but rather a technical, narrow trail that uses the natural contour of the land and is sustainable. As these types of facilities are provided, recreational use increases and often within the target market of younger users and a variety of ethnic backgrounds. This also creates a positive trail experience which will encourage repeat use, added outdoor recreation, an increased appreciation for these natural setting trails and a healthier population resulting from more exercise. These efforts will also provide these opportunities close to home which tends to mean they will be used more often.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-and-state-forest-trail-renewal,,,,
3237,"State Park and State Forest Trail Renewal",2010,405000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"This program funding will provide sustainable trails that are safe and meet trail enthusiast expectations in all 72 state parks and recreational areas. ","Renewed existing trails in most state parks and recreation areas dealing with the most critical first. This provided a very important start to ensuring that all trails within state parks and recreation areas are safe sustainable and enjoyable for the trail users. ",,,,,,,,,,"Provide trail rehabilitation and renewal on state park and forest trails, these are primarily non-motorized trails which due to funding priorities, have not had any significant maintenance for many years. This effort has provided a means to start addressing these trail needs and in doing so working on the most critical first. This has resulted in trail renewal work in 19 state forests and 15 state parks providing for more sustainable trails and better public safety and enjoyment.","The Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division efforts to provide quality recreational trail opportunities close to all of the citizens of Minnesota means an expand trail renewal effort at all of the state parks, recreation areas and state forests. Recreational demands have changed in recent years and the trail systems in the parks and forests have not kept up with these change in demands. Demands have increased for quality equestrian and mountain bike trails. Quality trail for these enthusiasts is not a forest road but rather a technical, narrow trail that uses the natural contour of the land and is sustainable. As these types of facilities are provided, recreational use increases and often within the target market of younger users and a variety of ethnic backgrounds. This also creates a positive trail experience which will encourage repeat use, added outdoor recreation, an increased appreciation for these natural setting trails and a healthier population resulting from more exercise. These efforts will also provide these opportunities close to home which tends to mean they will be used more often.",,,,"Parks & Trails Fund","In Progress",,,Ron,Potter,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","St. Paul, MN",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5362",Ron.Potter@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-and-state-forest-trail-renewal,,,,
2920,"State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2012,1500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire state trails and critical parcels within the statutory boundaries of state parks. State park land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1500000,,,11.5,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEWPrivately owned lands exist within the designated boundaries of state parks throughout Minnesota. Purchase of these lands from willing landowners for addition to the state park system makes them permanently available for public recreation and enjoyment and facilitates more efficient management. Additional benefits include preserving contiguous wildlife corridors, facilitating preservation and restoration of native plant communities and cultural resources, reducing impacts of future development, and providing riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks, and lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to partially fund the acquisition of approximately 120 acres, which includes:64 acres for 6.5 miles of the Brown's Creek Segment of the Willard Munger State Trail in Washington County75 acres for Mille Lacs Kathio State Park in Mille Lacs County3 acres for Crow Wing State Park in Cass County48 acres for Tettegouche State Park in Lake County20 acres for Nerstrand Big Woods State Park in Rice County",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
2920,"State Parks and Trails Land Acquisition",2013,1500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04b","$1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to acquire state trails and critical parcels within the statutory boundaries of state parks. State park land acquired with this appropriation must be sufficiently improved to meet at least minimum management standards, as determined by the commissioner of natural resources. A list of proposed acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1500000,,,11.5,"MN DNR","State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEWPrivately owned lands exist within the designated boundaries of state parks throughout Minnesota. Purchase of these lands from willing landowners for addition to the state park system makes them permanently available for public recreation and enjoyment and facilitates more efficient management. Additional benefits include preserving contiguous wildlife corridors, facilitating preservation and restoration of native plant communities and cultural resources, reducing impacts of future development, and providing riparian buffers along wetlands, creeks, and lakes. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is using this appropriation to partially fund the acquisition of approximately 120 acres, which includes:64 acres for 6.5 miles of the Brown's Creek Segment of the Willard Munger State Trail in Washington County75 acres for Mille Lacs Kathio State Park in Mille Lacs County3 acres for Crow Wing State Park in Cass County48 acres for Tettegouche State Park in Lake County20 acres for Nerstrand Big Woods State Park in Rice County",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jennifer,Christie,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5633",jennifer.christie@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-parks-and-trails-land-acquisition,,,,
3221,"State Park Buildings and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance",2013,400000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Every year MNDNR Parks and Trails dedicates funds for emergency repairs and unpredictable facility maintenance needs. The target is to provide increased support to 67 state parks and 7 state recreation areas. ","Measurable outcomes for FY2013 are currently being compiled available in late November.",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds unpredictable maintenance expenditures in State Parks such as storm damage, waterline repair, electrical system repair, erosion repair, utility system repair, and small site improvements. ","Accelerated maintenance funding for state parks allows the system to quickly respond to unforeseen events such as severe storms, flooding, and utility system failures that impact park users. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-buildings-and-facilities-emergency-repair-and-maintenance,,,,
3221,"State Park Buildings and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance",2012,392850,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 3 Sec. 3(a)(3)","Sec. 3. Department of Natural Resources (a)$14262000 the first year and $14603000 the second year are for state parks recreation areas and trails to: (1)Connect people to the outdoors; (2)Acquire land and create opportunities; (3)Maintain existing holdings; and (4)Improve cooperation by coordinating with partners to implement the 25-year long-range parks and trails legacy plan","Every year MNDNR Parks and Trails dedicates funds for emergency repairs and unpredictable facility maintenance needs. The target is to provide increased support to state parks and state recreation areas.","Facilities at 49 State Parks and State Recreation Areas received critical Improvements and/or repairs in FY2013 in the following locations: Big Bog Buffalo River Garden Island Glacial Lakes Glendalough Hayes Lake Itasca Lake Bemidji Lake Bronson Lake Carlos LaSalle Maplewood Old Mill Zippel Bay Afton Beaver Creek Valley Buffalo River Charles Lindbergh Crow Wing Forestville/Mystery Cave Jay Cooke Lake Bronson Lac Qui Parle Nerstrand Big Woods Rice Lake Saint Croix Schoolcraft Wild River.",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds unpredictable maintenance expenditures in State Parks such as storm damage, waterline repair, electrical system repair, erosion repair, utility system repair, and small site improvements. ","Accelerated maintenance funding for state parks allows the system to quickly respond to unforeseen events such as severe storms, flooding, and utility system failures that impact park users. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-buildings-and-facilities-emergency-repair-and-maintenance,,,,
3221,"State Park Buildings and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance",2011,889116,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,,,,,,,,,,,,"This program funds unpredictable maintenance expenditures in State Parks such as storm damage, waterline repair, electrical system repair, erosion repair, utility system repair, and small site improvements. ","Accelerated maintenance funding for state parks allows the system to quickly respond to unforeseen events such as severe storms, flooding, and utility system failures that impact park users. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-buildings-and-facilities-emergency-repair-and-maintenance,,,,
3221,"State Park Buildings and Facilities Emergency Repair and Maintenance",2010,620884,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 2(3)",,"Every year MNDNR Parks and Trails dedicates funds for emergency repairs and unpredictable facility maintenance needs. The target is to provide increased support to 66 state parks and state recreation areas. ","2010 funds were fully distributed and expended to repair broken water lines clean up storm and flood damage and replace failing sewer systems. 2011 funds have been distributed at individual state parks and regional offices.",,,,,,,,,,"This program funds unpredictable maintenance expenditures in State Parks such as storm damage, waterline repair, electrical system repair, erosion repair, utility system repair, and small site improvements. ","Accelerated maintenance funding for state parks allows the system to quickly respond to unforeseen events such as severe storms, flooding, and utility system failures that impact park users. ",,2009-07-01,,"Parks & Trails Fund",Completed,,,Deb,Boyd,"MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails","500 Lafayette Rd","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5595",deb.boyd@state.mn.us,"Capital Development/Rehabilitation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/state-park-buildings-and-facilities-emergency-repair-and-maintenance,,,,
3621,"Stream Monitoring Database",2015,50000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY15 the DNR will continue cooperative work with PCA to create the IBI scoring tool that will facilitate data sharing between the agencies with a useable tool planned for completion by the end of FY15. PCA will be exploring their options for future storage of aquatic life data from streams and the DNR will continue to be involved in that process so that the potential for data sharing between agencies can be enhanced. We will continue work on our database structure and test-versions of user interface application screens with a version ready for field testing by spring of 2015 that allows for entry of all components of the MN DNR Stream Survey Manual.","In FY15 the DNR started using the new database for storing stream fish data. We worked on creating the sections for geomorphology and connectivity information and added features to store attachments (photos maps etc.) in the database. We also started work on a tool to calculate stream Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) scores.",,,,28467,2096,,0.0,,,"The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) each collect similar information on streams in Minnesota such as water quality, fish species presence, or the quality of fish habitat. For example, the DNR might sample stream fish to assess whether the agency’s management activities such as fishing regulations or stocking are creating good angling opportunities for the public, while MPCA might sample fish to assess whether a stream meets regulatory standards for a healthy fish community. Even though the reasons for collecting information between agencies may differ, the information collected by each agency could help the other to better fulfill its mission without needing collect it themselves. However, at present the MPCA has its own database for storing stream information, while the DNR has no central location to store information. This project will develop a database that will store DNR's stream data, and will use a format that facilitates sharing of stream information between the agencies. A further goal is to increase public access to information by eventually developing of a webpage similar to the DNR’s Lakefinder that will allow easy access to stream information from multiple agencies. Because each program often has different reasons or methods for collecting and information on streams, the project must account for each program’s needs while maintaining a structure where data can be shared. When complete, the new database and data sharing capability will allow for better access to available data on streams that will better inform stream and watershed management decisions by the DNR, the MPCA, other potential partners, and the public.","State agencies collect stream monitoring data for a variety of different purposes in carrying out their mission. However, monitoring data held by each program that could be used by others to better manage streams is located in multiple places that are not easily accessible from outside the agency or program that collected the data, making it difficult to know what data is available and how to access it. A common format and means for information sharing that serves multiple programs will help to ensure more efficient and effective use of stream data by making information readily available to more potential users.",,2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Brian ",Nerbonne,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resrouces","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-monitoring-database,,,,
3621,"Stream Monitoring Database",2014,50000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY14 DNR will work with partners to create the physical bio-monitoring database tables and prototype user interface application screens for entering data using the business object model created in FY13 and they will develop a prototype ready for testing by spring of 2014 that allows for entry of all components of the MN DNR Stream Survey Manual.","In FY14 progress was slower than expected due to other information technology projects competing for the time of key staff so that a prototype database is not yet available for testing. Progress was made in modifying the DNR’s existing Survey Database to allow entry and storage of some types of stream data. Parts of the database and screens for data entry of fish surveys are complete and work was begun but is not yet complete on water quality and connectivity data. Progress was also made on choosing a format for storage of stream geomorphology data (i.e. the physical characteristics of the stream such as slope width depth). The DNR and PCA are exploring development of a shared tool for creating Index of Biotic Integrity scores that will also serve as a common location for DNR and PCA streams data. Discussions between DNR and PCA concluded that a shared database would be difficult to implement but that potential options for data sharing between the agencies should be enhanced through use of formats in our respective databases that allows for sharing information across agencies.",,,,30000,19436,,0.0,,,"The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) each collect similar information on streams in Minnesota such as water quality, fish species presence, or the quality of fish habitat. For example, the DNR might sample stream fish to assess whether the agency’s management activities such as fishing regulations or stocking are creating good angling opportunities for the public, while MPCA might sample fish to assess whether a stream meets regulatory standards for a healthy fish community. Even though the reasons for collecting information between agencies may differ, the information collected by each agency could help the other to better fulfill its mission without needing collect it themselves. However, at present the MPCA has its own database for storing stream information, while the DNR has no central location to store information. This project will develop a database that will store DNR's stream data, and will use a format that facilitates sharing of stream information between the agencies. A further goal is to increase public access to information by eventually developing of a webpage similar to the DNR’s Lakefinder that will allow easy access to stream information from multiple agencies. Because each program often has different reasons or methods for collecting and information on streams, the project must account for each program’s needs while maintaining a structure where data can be shared. When complete, the new database and data sharing capability will allow for better access to available data on streams that will better inform stream and watershed management decisions by the DNR, the MPCA, other potential partners, and the public.","State agencies collect stream monitoring data for a variety of different purposes in carrying out their mission. However, monitoring data held by each program that could be used by others to better manage streams is located in multiple places that are not easily accessible from outside the agency or program that collected the data, making it difficult to know what data is available and how to access it. A common format and means for information sharing that serves multiple programs will help to ensure more efficient and effective use of stream data by making information readily available to more potential users.",,2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Brian ",Nerbonne,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resrouces","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-monitoring-database,,,,
3621,"Stream Monitoring Database",2013,40000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY13 DNR will work with multiple PCA and DNR programs to develop a pilot version of a stream monitoring database. Development will include a prototype interface program for users to enter data.","In FY13 DNR worked with multiple PCA and DNR program staff on developing a common stream biomonitoring database. A model outlining the structure of the database was completed during FY13 laying the groundwork for database construction in FY14. Development of the physical database tables and user interface application was delayed during 2013 by a thorough business analysis modeling of PCA database tables and by PCA staff and MN IT @ DNR staff time limitations due to other project priorities. ",,,,44760,3880,,0.0,,,"The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) each collect similar information on streams in Minnesota such as water quality, fish species presence, or the quality of fish habitat. For example, the DNR might sample stream fish to assess whether the agency’s management activities such as fishing regulations or stocking are creating good angling opportunities for the public, while MPCA might sample fish to assess whether a stream meets regulatory standards for a healthy fish community. Even though the reasons for collecting information between agencies may differ, the information collected by each agency could help the other to better fulfill its mission without needing collect it themselves. However, at present the MPCA has its own database for storing stream information, while the DNR has no central location to store information. This project will develop a database that will store DNR's stream data, and will use a format that facilitates sharing of stream information between the agencies. A further goal is to increase public access to information by eventually developing of a webpage similar to the DNR’s Lakefinder that will allow easy access to stream information from multiple agencies. Because each program often has different reasons or methods for collecting and information on streams, the project must account for each program’s needs while maintaining a structure where data can be shared. When complete, the new database and data sharing capability will allow for better access to available data on streams that will better inform stream and watershed management decisions by the DNR, the MPCA, other potential partners, and the public.","State agencies collect stream monitoring data for a variety of different purposes in carrying out their mission. However, monitoring data held by each program that could be used by others to better manage streams is located in multiple places that are not easily accessible from outside the agency or program that collected the data, making it difficult to know what data is available and how to access it. A common format and means for information sharing that serves multiple programs will help to ensure more efficient and effective use of stream data by making information readily available to more potential users.",,2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Brian ",Nerbonne,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resrouces","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-monitoring-database,,,,
3621,"Stream Monitoring Database",2012,40000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY12 DNR will lead a multi-agency effort to develop a data management structure for storing and sharing stream and river data.","In FY12 DNR hired a consultant to assist in creating a framework for a stream monitoring database. A key part of the process was identifying programs within DNR and MPCA that collect similar types of data which will become candidates for inclusion in the database. Working with DNR staff the consultant developed a draft structure for a stream monitoring database.",,,,40000,,,0.0,,,"The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) each collect similar information on streams in Minnesota such as water quality, fish species presence, or the quality of fish habitat. For example, the DNR might sample stream fish to assess whether the agency’s management activities such as fishing regulations or stocking are creating good angling opportunities for the public, while MPCA might sample fish to assess whether a stream meets regulatory standards for a healthy fish community. Even though the reasons for collecting information between agencies may differ, the information collected by each agency could help the other to better fulfill its mission without needing collect it themselves. However, at present the MPCA has its own database for storing stream information, while the DNR has no central location to store information. This project will develop a database that will store DNR's stream data, and will use a format that facilitates sharing of stream information between the agencies. A further goal is to increase public access to information by eventually developing of a webpage similar to the DNR’s Lakefinder that will allow easy access to stream information from multiple agencies. Because each program often has different reasons or methods for collecting and information on streams, the project must account for each program’s needs while maintaining a structure where data can be shared. When complete, the new database and data sharing capability will allow for better access to available data on streams that will better inform stream and watershed management decisions by the DNR, the MPCA, other potential partners, and the public.","State agencies collect stream monitoring data for a variety of different purposes in carrying out their mission. However, monitoring data held by each program that could be used by others to better manage streams is located in multiple places that are not easily accessible from outside the agency or program that collected the data, making it difficult to know what data is available and how to access it. A common format and means for information sharing that serves multiple programs will help to ensure more efficient and effective use of stream data by making information readily available to more potential users.",,2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Brian ",Nerbonne,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resrouces","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5205",brian.nerbonne@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-monitoring-database,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2025,2550000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(a)","$2,550,000 the first year and $2,550,000 the second year are for streamflow monitoring. ","In FY25 the DNR will maintain the stream monitoring network by upgrading 35 gages with new equipment. We will collect approximately 1,100 stream flow measurements and compile over 80 records at continuous gage sites. We will contract with the USGS to collect stream flow measurements at 30 sites.  Plans also include continued website upgrades to update all hydrologic websites to have the same look and ability to download multiple types of data for more than 5 stations at a time. ",,,,,,,,,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2024,2550000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(a)","$2,550,000 the first year and $2,550,000 the second year are for streamflow monitoring. ","In FY24 the DNR will maintain the stream monitoring network by upgrading 20 gages with new equipment. We will collect approximately 1,160 stream flow measurements and compile over 80 records at continuous gage sites. We will contract with the USGS to collect stream flow measurements at 30 sites.  Plans also include website upgrades to provide additional flow and water quality information and functionality of data downloads at the existing stream gages across the state. ","In FY24 the DNR improved the stream monitoring network by upgrading equipment at 18 locations. We collected almost 1,100 stream flow measurements and compiled records for approximately 80 continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the USGS collected stream flow measurements at 30 sites. We continued work to upgrade the website that provides stream flow information for gages across the state and continuous water quality data collected by MPCA are now available on our Cooperative Stream Gaging website. ",,,,2094641,359526,,14.6,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2023,2000000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for streamflow monitoring ","In FY23 the DNR will maintain the stream monitoring network by upgrading three gages with new equipment. We will collect approximately 1,150 stream flow measurements and compile over 80 records at continuous gage sites. We will contract with the USGS to collect stream flow measurements at 30 sites.  Plans also include website upgrades to provide additional flow and water quality information at the existing stream gages across the state. ","In FY23 the DNR improved the stream monitoring network by upgrading equipment at five locations. We collected almost 1,190 stream flow measurements and compiled records for approximately 80 continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the USGS collected stream flow measurements at 30 sites. We continued work to upgrade the website that provides stream flow information for gages across the state. ",,,,1762341,301473,,14.8,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2022,2000000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for streamflow monitoring ","In FY22 the DNR will maintain the stream monitoring network by upgrading four gages with new equipment. We will collect approximately 1,300 stream flow measurements and compile over 80 records at continuous gage sites. Plans also include website upgrades to provide additional flow and water quality information at the existing stream gages across the state. ","In FY22 the DNR improved the stream monitoring network by upgrading equipment at four locations. We collected almost 1,180 stream flow measurements and compiled records for approximately 80 continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the USGS collected stream flow measurements at 30 sites. We continued work to upgrade the website that provides stream flow information for gages across the state. ",,,,1704137,237200,,13.95,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2021,2000000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring. ","In FY21 the DNR will maintain the stream monitoring network by upgrading 4 gages with new equipment. We will collect approximately 1100 stream flow measurements and compile over 80 records at continuous gage sites. We will continue contracting with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to develop regional bedload and suspended-sediment datasets from the sediment samples taken at 50 sites between 2007-2020. Plans also include website upgrades to provide higher-resolution flow information at the existing stream gages across the state. ","In FY21 the DNR improved the stream monitoring network by upgrading equipment at three locations. We collected 1140 stream flow measurements and compiled records for approximately 80 continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the USGS finished their bedload sediment transport project and wrote the final report. We continued work to upgrade the website that provides stream flow information for gages across the state including adding additional map layers such as the US Drought Monitor and additional parameters such as water quality collected by our partners at MPCA. ",,,,1777467,224390,,15.2,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2020,2000000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring. ","In FY20 the DNR will maintain the stream monitoring network by upgrading 12 gages with new equipment. We will collect approximately 1300 stream flow measurements and compile over 80 records at continuous gage sites. We will continue contracting with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to collect up to 30 sediment samples at the 50 sites sampled between 2007-2019 to fill gaps needed to assess bedload sediment transport. Plans also include website upgrades to provide higher-resolution flow information at the existing stream gages across the state. ","In FY20 the DNR improved the stream monitoring network by upgrading equipment at 8 locations. We collected 1257 stream flow measurements and compiled records for approximately 80 continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the USGS collected sediment at 30 sites to assess bedload sediment transport. We continued work to upgrade the website that provides stream flow information for gages across the state. ",,,,1734450,242562,,15.4,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2019,1950000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$1950000 the first year and $1950000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring.","In FY19 the DNR will expand the stream monitoring network with one additional gage and upgrade 10 gages with new equipment. We will collect approximately 1 300 stream flow measurements and compile over 80 records at continuous gage sites. We will continue contracting with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to collect sediment in seven streams to assess bedload sediment transport. Plans also include website upgrades to provide higher-resolution flow information at the existing stream gages across the state.","In FY19 the DNR improved the stream monitoring network by adding 1 additional gage and upgrading equipment at 16 locations. We collected 1 349 stream flow measurements and compiled records for approximately 80 continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the USGS collected sediment in 7 streams to assess bedload sediment transport. We continued work to upgrade the website that provides stream flow information for gages across the state.",,,,1665825,221621,,15.5,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2018,1950000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$1950000 the first year and $1950000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring.","In FY18 the DNR will upgrade the stream monitoring network by adding new equipment to three gages. We will collect approximately 1 300 stream flow measurements and compile over 200 records at continuous stream gage sites for use in watershed assessments throughout the state. We will continue to contract with the US Geological Survey (USGS) to collect sediment in 11 streams to assess bedload sediment transport. Finally as part of an overall upgrade to our cooperative data system we will continue to transition to a new more efficient database to house all of our stream flow and groundwater data.","In FY18 the DNR improved the stream monitoring network by upgrading nine existing locations. We collected 1 511 stream flow measurements and compiled records for 60 continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. The transition to a new more efficient database in FY18 resulted in fewer records compiled than the previous year. The transition is complete and the new cooperative data system holds all of our stream flow and groundwater data. Under contract with the DNR the USGS collected sediment in 11 streams to assess bedload sediment transport.",,,,1875551,221437,,15.7,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2017,2000000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","(a) $2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring.","In FY17 the DNR will expand the stream monitoring network by adding five new gages. We will collect approximately 1 335 stream flow measurements and compile over 200 records at continuous stream gage sites for use in watershed assessments throughout the state. We will continue to contract with the US Geological Survey (USGS) to collect sediment in streams to assess bedload sediment transport. As part of an overall upgrade to our cooperative data system we will transition to a new more efficient database to house all of our stream flow and groundwater data.","In FY17 the DNR expanded the stream monitoring network with one additional stream gages and upgraded nine existing locations. We collected 1 345 stream flow measurements and compiled approximately 200 records at continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the US Geological Survey (USGS) collected sediment in streams at 11 sites to assess bedload sediment transport.",,,,1842779,183087,,16.1,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2016,2000000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","(a) $2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring.","In FY16 the DNR will continue to expand the stream monitoring network by adding 11 new gages. We will collect 1300 stream flow measurements and compile 180 records for continuous real time gage sites for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. We will also contract with the USGS to collect sediment in streams at 10 sites to assess bedload sediment transport. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website will be upgraded to provide more features and easier access including a mobile platform and additional data.","In FY16 the DNR expanded the stream monitoring network with five additional stream gages and upgraded six existing locations. We collected 1 255 stream flow measurements and compiled 220 records at continuous stream gage sites to aid watershed assessments throughout the state. Under contract with the DNR the US Geological Survey (USGS) collected sediment in streams at 11 sites to assess bedload sediment transport.",,,,1706951,184191,,16.2,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2015,2000000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring including the installation of additional monitoring gauges and monitoring necessary to determine the relationship between stream flow and groundwater. ","In FY15 the DNR will continue to expand the stream monitoring network by adding 30 new gages. Scientists will collect 950 stream flow measurements and compile 180 records for continuous real time gage sites for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. The DNR will also contract with the USGS to collect sediment in streams at 13 sites to assess bedload sediment transport.","In FY15 DNR scientists installed or upgraded 22 new gages as part of ongoing work to establish and maintain a stream gage network that takes automated continuous measurements at sites across the state. Many of these sites now have telemetry equipment to access real-time data remotely. We installed fewer gages than proposed because of difficulty accessing some sites because fewer new gages are needed in some watersheds. We collected 1 173 stream flow measurements to calibrate stream gages that are used in in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. We compiled 116 annual daily flow quantity records for DNR-operated permanent gage locations for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. We compiled fewer records than proposed because we had fewer trained staff to do the work. New staff are now trained are working on reviewing and compiling the backlogged records. This work is done in cooperation with MPCA; stream flow data are used to determine pollutant loading for identifying impaired waters. We also contracted with the USGS to collect 258 samples of sediment in streams from 13 sites to assess bedload and suspended sediment transport and we provided hydrologic analyses of historical data and modeling for seven watersheds. This information helps evaluate surface water and ground water quantities over time.",,,,2072048,192587,,13.2,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2014,2000000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$2000000 the first year and $2000000 the second year are for stream flow monitoring including the installation of additional monitoring gauges and monitoring necessary to determine the relationship between stream flow and groundwater. ","In FY14 DNR will continue to expand the stream monitoring network by adding 30 new gages. Scientists will collect 1 000 stream flow measurements and compile 130 records for continuous real-time gage sites for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. DNR will also contract with the USGS to collect sediment in streams at 20 sites to assess bedload sediment transport.","In FY14 DNR scientists installed or upgraded 36 new gages to continue establishing and maintaining a stream gage network that takes automated continuous measurements at sites across the state. Many of these sites now have telemetry equipment to access real-time data remotely. Scientists collected 853 stream flow measurements to calibrate stream gages for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. Staff compiled 163 annual daily flow quantity records for DNR-operated permanent gage locations for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. DNR also contracted with the USGS to collect 126 samples of sediment in streams to assess bedload sediment transport. Staff also provided hydrologic analyses of historical data for three major watersheds. This information aids in evaluating surface water and ground water quantities through time and the potential causes for these changes. This work is done in cooperation with MPCA; stream flow data are used to determine pollutant loading for identifying impaired waters.",,,,1738591,148338,,13.2,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2013,1825000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$1825000 the first year and $1825000 the second year are for the continuation and expansion of stream flow monitoring.","In FY13 DNR will continue to grow the stream monitoring network by adding 20 new gages. Scientists will collect 1080 stream flow measurements and compile 150 records for continuous real time gage sites for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds.","In FY13 DNR scientists installed or upgraded 19 new gages to continue establishing and maintaining a stream gage network that takes automated continuous measurements at sites across the state. All of these sites now have telemetry equipment to access real-time data remotely. Field staff collected 710 stream flow measurements to calibrate stream gages for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. Hydrologists compiled 116 annual daily flow quantity records for DNR - operated permanent gage locations for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. DNR also contracted with the USGS to collect 127 samples of sediment in streams to assess bedload sediment transport. The number of records and samples is significantly smaller than proposed because of a drought that caused low or zero flow conditions. This work is done in cooperation with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; stream flow data are used to determine pollutant loading for establishment of impaired waters.",,,,1407259,172634,,8.0,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2012,1825000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(a)","$1825000 the first year and $1825000 the second year are for the continuation and expansion of stream flow monitoring.","In FY12 DNR will continue to grow the stream monitoring network by adding 22 new gages. An additional 330 stream flow measurements will be collected 30 records will be compiled for continuous real time gage sites for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. This work is done in cooperation with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; stream flow data are used to determine pollutant loading for establishment of impaired waters. DNR will also coordinate with MPCA’s lake monitoring to install lake level gages on priority lakes and continue to ensure stream gage and flow measurement data are available for critical flood forecasting if needed.","In FY12 DNR scientists installed 8 new gages to continue establishing and maintaining a stream gage network that takes automated continuous measurements at sites across the state. Some of these sites have telemetry equipment to access real-time data remotely. Field staff collected 919 stream flow measurements to calibrate stream gages for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds and compiled 131 annual daily flow quantity records for DNR - operated permanent gage locations for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds.",,,,973186,263700,,6.0,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2011,865000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","* Maintain existing network of 65 stream gages used for TMDL studies * Install calibrate stream 11 new streamflow gages with satellite telemetry for real time data access * Hydrology/hydraulic analysis of lake outlets at 10 lakes to support TMDL work * Develop interagency Monitoring Plan for surface and groundwater","In FY11 DNR scientists installed 2 new gages to continue establishing and maintaining a stream gage network to allow automated continuous measurements to be taken at sites across the state. Some of these sites have telemetry equipment to access real-time data remotely. This is in addition to the 4 new gages and 4 upgraded gages installed in FY10. Field staff collected 334 stream flow measurements to calibrate stream gages for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds and compiled 30 annual daily flow quantity records for DNR - operated permanent gage locations for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. In FY10 field staff collected 323 stream flow measurements and compiled 28 annual daily flow quantity records. This work is done in cooperation with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; stream flow data are used to determine pollutant loading for establishment of impaired waters.",,,,,,,,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
3623,"Stream Flow Monitoring",2010,645000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.",,"In FY 10 DNR scientists installed 4 new gages and upgraded 4 gages in a stream gage network to allow automated continuous measurements to be taken across the state. Field staff collected 323 stream flow measurements to calibrate stream gages for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds and compiled 28 annual daily flow quantity records for DNR - operated permanent gage locations for use in statewide assessment of Minnesota's major watersheds. This work is done in cooperation with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; stream flow data are used to determine pollutant loading for establishment of impaired waters.",,,,,,,,,,"Stream flow information is essential for understanding the state of Minnesota's waters. Clean water funding has allowed the DNR to expand a network of stream gages that support planning and implementation for clean water protection and restoration. These gages are also used as part of the interagency Flood Forecasting/Warning System. This expanded stream gaging network has also significantly increased the real time data available to recreational water enthusiasts via the internet. Funds are used to install/upgrade and calibrate stream gages and to collect, compile, analyze and distribute data collected at gage stations. The Cooperative Stream Gaging Website provides a portal for agencies and the public to see stream flow data, site photos, water quality information and links to other information. In addition, a Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report provides general trend information on water resources using climatic data, lake and river gages, and groundwater monitoring information. The stream flow information collected from these gage stations is used by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and local watershed organizations to determine the health of a water resource. Specifically, stream flow data are needed to calculate pollution loads for Total Maximum Daily Load studies and pollution reduction plans. They are also used to evaluate trends in base flow conditions, determine the frequency and magnitude of floods and low flows, assist in assessing changes in land use and watershed conditions and the potential effects of climate change. Through the Legacy Amendment the DNR will continue to maintain at least one stream gage each of the 81 major watersheds to provide water quantity information in support of the State's long term water quality trend monitoring efforts. ","Water constantly moves among air, lakes, streams, soil, and aquifers. Natural and human alterations of this cycle can result in problems such as rapid runoff, high lake levels, altered subsurface water levels, and changes in water supply. A quality hydrologic monitoring network informs decision-making that fosters a healthy economy, environment, and communities. More accurate and timely data improve flood warning and response, water supply management, clean water, and many other decisions that affect quality of life in Minnesota. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joy,Loughry,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","325 Randolph Ave, Suite 500","Saint Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 539-2109",joy.loughry@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Monitoring","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stream-flow-monitoring,,,,
2967,"Supporting Community-Driven Sustainable Bioenergy Projects",2012,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 07","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Dovetail Partners, Inc., in cooperation with the University of Minnesota to assess feasibility, impacts, and management needs of community-scale forest bioenergy systems through pilot studies in Ely and Cook County and to disseminate findings to inform related efforts in other communities.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,0.98,"Dovetail Partners, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Small scale community bioenergy systems hold significant promise for increasing energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to local economies. These types of systems rely on materials such as wood and grasses sourced from the surrounding area as fuel sources for local energy production. However, many questions still remain about how to effectively and sustainably implement these types of community bioenergy systems. Dovetail Partners is piloting an effort with the City of Ely and Cook County to develop the information and tools necessary for communities to assess the viability of these types of energy systems based on the resources available within their own regions. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project helps guide development of sustainable community-scale forest bioenergy programs in Northeast Minnesota and provides examples from the region to assist communities statewide considering similar projects. Locally produced, community-based renewable energy systems hold significant promise for increasing energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to local economies. The goals of this project were to develop and share information and tools that address key questions about the viability of community bioenergy systems. During the first phase, existing models and planning tools were adapted to evaluate feasibility, impacts, and management needs for community-scale and other small bioenergy applications being proposed in Ely and Cook County. During the second phase of the project, the information and tools developed in Ely and Cook County were shared with communities, land managers, policymakers, investors, and others interested in the long-term prospects and viability of locally produced bioenergy. The results of the project indicate that there are abundant potential biomass supplies that could meet the needs of the community-scaled biomass energy projects being considered. The financial analysis illustrates that a number of the projects being considered have reasonable potential payback periods and other positive indications of financial feasibility. The environmental review reports summarize major considerations that were identified in interviews with local stakeholders and provide information about the mitigations that are in place to manage risk (e.g., Minnesota""s use of biomass harvesting guidelines, third-party forest certification and ecological monitoring). At this time, the community of Ely is considering options for moving forward with a biomass system or systems that could serve the community college, hospital, school and/or other facilities. The community of Grand Marais has completed additional engineering analysis for a potential district heating system that could serve a number of public buildings and private businesses that represent the major potential customers for the system. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The study team has prepared and made publicly available the final reports and fact sheets from the project that address the estimates of available fuel supplies for biomass facilities in Ely and Cook County and evaluations of potential environmental impacts and available mitigations. An additional report, ""Community-Driven Biomass Energy Opportunities - A Northern Minnesota Case Study"" has been prepared and made publicly available. The report highlights the findings from the projects and also describes the approach and community-driven structure of the project, conclusions and recommendations that can assist other communities facing similar questions and decisions about renewable energy. The fact sheets, complete reports and the executive summary report are available at the project website (http://www.dovetailinc.org/content/lccmr-supporting-community-driven-sustainable-bioenergy-projects). Community meetings were held in Grand Marais and Ely throughout the project to engage community input and present project findings to community members. Presentations about the project have been made to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council, Minnesota Forest Resources Partnership, and attendees of the Heating the Midwest Conference held in Carlton, Minnesota. Project information, products and results have been shared through the webpages that have been maintained throughout the project. These pages have shared the fact sheets, reports, and materials distributed at public meetings (e.g., presentation slides). News releases have also been distributed during the project, including radio interviews and newspaper articles in Ely and Grand Marais as well as statewide media engagement (e.g., Midwest Energy News). The activities of the project also included meetings with diverse partner groups, including staff of CERTs, landowner and land managers, loggers and forest product industry representatives, environmental and conservation organizations, local residents and other Minnesota citizens.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Kathryn,Fernholz,"Dovetail Partners Inc","528 Hennepin Ave, Ste 202",Minneapolis,MN,55429,"(612) 333-0430",katie@dovetailinc.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/supporting-community-driven-sustainable-bioenergy-projects,,,,
2967,"Supporting Community-Driven Sustainable Bioenergy Projects",2013,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 07","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Dovetail Partners, Inc., in cooperation with the University of Minnesota to assess feasibility, impacts, and management needs of community-scale forest bioenergy systems through pilot studies in Ely and Cook County and to disseminate findings to inform related efforts in other communities.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,0.97,"Dovetail Partners, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","PROJECT OVERVIEW Small scale community bioenergy systems hold significant promise for increasing energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to local economies. These types of systems rely on materials such as wood and grasses sourced from the surrounding area as fuel sources for local energy production. However, many questions still remain about how to effectively and sustainably implement these types of community bioenergy systems. Dovetail Partners is piloting an effort with the City of Ely and Cook County to develop the information and tools necessary for communities to assess the viability of these types of energy systems based on the resources available within their own regions. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project helps guide development of sustainable community-scale forest bioenergy programs in Northeast Minnesota and provides examples from the region to assist communities statewide considering similar projects. Locally produced, community-based renewable energy systems hold significant promise for increasing energy security, reducing carbon emissions, and contributing to local economies. The goals of this project were to develop and share information and tools that address key questions about the viability of community bioenergy systems. During the first phase, existing models and planning tools were adapted to evaluate feasibility, impacts, and management needs for community-scale and other small bioenergy applications being proposed in Ely and Cook County. During the second phase of the project, the information and tools developed in Ely and Cook County were shared with communities, land managers, policymakers, investors, and others interested in the long-term prospects and viability of locally produced bioenergy. The results of the project indicate that there are abundant potential biomass supplies that could meet the needs of the community-scaled biomass energy projects being considered. The financial analysis illustrates that a number of the projects being considered have reasonable potential payback periods and other positive indications of financial feasibility. The environmental review reports summarize major considerations that were identified in interviews with local stakeholders and provide information about the mitigations that are in place to manage risk (e.g., Minnesota""s use of biomass harvesting guidelines, third-party forest certification and ecological monitoring). At this time, the community of Ely is considering options for moving forward with a biomass system or systems that could serve the community college, hospital, school and/or other facilities. The community of Grand Marais has completed additional engineering analysis for a potential district heating system that could serve a number of public buildings and private businesses that represent the major potential customers for the system. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The study team has prepared and made publicly available the final reports and fact sheets from the project that address the estimates of available fuel supplies for biomass facilities in Ely and Cook County and evaluations of potential environmental impacts and available mitigations. An additional report, ""Community-Driven Biomass Energy Opportunities - A Northern Minnesota Case Study"" has been prepared and made publicly available. The report highlights the findings from the projects and also describes the approach and community-driven structure of the project, conclusions and recommendations that can assist other communities facing similar questions and decisions about renewable energy. The fact sheets, complete reports and the executive summary report are available at the project website (http://www.dovetailinc.org/content/lccmr-supporting-community-driven-sustainable-bioenergy-projects). Community meetings were held in Grand Marais and Ely throughout the project to engage community input and present project findings to community members. Presentations about the project have been made to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council, Minnesota Forest Resources Partnership, and attendees of the Heating the Midwest Conference held in Carlton, Minnesota. Project information, products and results have been shared through the webpages that have been maintained throughout the project. These pages have shared the fact sheets, reports, and materials distributed at public meetings (e.g., presentation slides). News releases have also been distributed during the project, including radio interviews and newspaper articles in Ely and Grand Marais as well as statewide media engagement (e.g., Midwest Energy News). The activities of the project also included meetings with diverse partner groups, including staff of CERTs, landowner and land managers, loggers and forest product industry representatives, environmental and conservation organizations, local residents and other Minnesota citizens.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Kathryn,Fernholz,"Dovetail Partners Inc","528 Hennepin Ave, Ste 202",Minneapolis,MN,55429,"(612) 333-0430",katie@dovetailinc.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,"Cook, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/supporting-community-driven-sustainable-bioenergy-projects,,,,
2907,"Updating National Wetland Inventory for Minnesota - Phase III",2013,1500000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03d","$1,500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources to continue the update of wetland inventory maps for Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1500000,,,18.74,"MN DNR","State Government",,,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"MN DNR","500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 296-1811",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Mapping, Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access, Analysis/Interpretation","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/updating-national-wetland-inventory-minnesota-phase-iii,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2024,,,,"In FY24, the DNR has sunset its CWF watershed modeling activities. Instead, program staff will primarily be focusing on the culvert replacement incentive program funded by the CWF. The Cascade Creek hydrology study will be completed under the nonpoint technical assistance program. Outcomes from this effort will be reported in that section of the report. ",,,,,,,,,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2023,,,,"In FY23 DNR will complete the water storage sensitivity analysis for cover crops using at least two existing watershed models. The goal is to provide local watershed planning groups with a simple approach to estimate water storage benefits from different levels of cover crop adoption. The DNR is also initiating a second effort to provide guidance on water storage benefits that looks at the benefits of channel restoration and reconnecting them to their floodplains. ","The DNR initiated a study on the Cascade Creek restoration project with the aim to quantify the hydrologic benefit of providing water storage through channel restoration and reconnecting floodplains. DNR completed modeling analysis of water storage benefits of cover crops and presented this work at the Minnesota Water Resources Conference as well as at several other internal and external venues. Data from the watershed modeling effort was provided to the USACE Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), to incorporate into their research efforts. ",,,,,,,,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2022,,,,"Program priorities in FY22 include technical support for geomorphic design of stream crossings and expanded analysis and dissemination of the results from the evaluation of hydrologic change. Specific projects for this geomorphic design of stream crossings will include Dry Creek and Gorman Creek. DNR will continue to develop methods and tools to improve efficiency of the analysis and design process. We will also seek additional opportunities to enhance and expand this effort by collaborating with other agencies and organizations. DNR will also assist with the ongoing statewide analysis of hydrologic change including the synthesis of results into statewide maps depicting patterns in climate and stream flow. Help develop watershed hydrology report cards to improve the communication of these results to local partners and other state agencies involved in watershed planning efforts. ","The DNR was expanded upon previous watershed modeling efforts. Modeling for the Dobbins Creek Watershed was completed in the previous year to help Mower County SWCD quantify the benefits of their best management practices. This year, the results from this were incorporated into a document and presented as a case study for a two-day hydrology workshop. In addition, program staff initiated a new effort to use existing models to conduct a sensitivity analysis on the water storage benefits of cover crops. When complete, this work will be useful a useful guide for local watershed when developing the water storage strategy required as part of One Watershed One Plan. ",,,,72509,6760,,0.5,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2021,165000,,,"In FY21 program staff will continue efforts to expand modeling capabilities. One area of interest is exploring options for incorporating downscaled climate model results into GSSHA to simulate climate change impacts. Staff are participating in the project funded by the Water Research Foundation to look at innovative approaches for flood mitigation planning and under extreme wet weather events. We will also continue to engage with watershed modelers at the University of Minnesota to improve our processes. This will include exploring the applications of machine learning to predict watershed hydrological changes under the impacts of climate and land use changes. Clean Water modeling applications for FY 21 include completing the analysis of Dobbins Creek watershed and a report evaluating best management practices and a second report evaluating impact of agricultural drainage tile. We also anticipate using the model develop the Dry Creek (Olmsted County) to study land-use scenarios climate change and effects of various stressors on floodplain and channel connectivity. Finally staff will continue to provide technical support for the evaluation of hydrologic change analysis for the remaining gaged watersheds and assist with report.","DNR watershed modeling staff completed a report for Dobbins Creek watershed on the effectiveness of BMPs to address water quality and flooding issues. A separate report was completed that analyzed the effect of drain tiles and cover crops. Results from these reports were shared with state and local partners through presentations and factsheets. DNR provided technical support for stream channel stability and geomorphic design for potential culvert replacement projects. This program promotes a natural design approach for stream crossings to reduce flooding and erosion as well as improve fish passage. As part of this effort DNR developed a model for Dry Creek to assess hydrology and sediment transport. DNR is involved in several other potential stream crossing design projects throughout southern and central Minnesota. DNR also continued to play a key role in implementing a standardized approach for evaluating altered stream hydrology. The evaluation of hydrologic change was completed for 63 stream gages across Minnesota. DNR is using this information to develop plain language communications aimed at participants in local watershed planning efforts.",,,,131364,6473,,0.8,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2020,170000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$700000 the first year and $700000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY20 DNR watershed modelers will: -Continuing to work with the Minnesota Supercomputer Institute to adapt GSSHA for the supercomputer in order to increase modeling program capacity. -Explore potential collaboration with the University of Minnesota using machine learning to improve watershed modeling and management. -Run additional scenarios for Shakopee Creek tributary model. -Run drain tile scenario and additional land use scenario for Shakopee Creek parent model. -Finish calibration and validation of Huse Creek model. -Develop and run model scenarios for Dobbins Creek to assess effectiveness of proposed management activities on reducing peak flow. -Help finalize the methods guidance document for altered hydrology tools and assist with staff training on procedures. ","Clean Water modeling program staff continued to explore avenues for expanding modeling capacity. Staff participated in a symposium hosted by the University of Minnesota focused on using machine learning to improve watershed modeling and management. Program staff extended existing modeling applications for Dobbins Creek GSSHA (Mower County) model to analyze water quality and flooding issues. Staff developed and ran model scenarios to assess effectiveness of proposed management activities on reducing peak flow. Additional scenarios were run to evaluate the impact of agricultural drainage tiles and perennial cover on hydrology. Program staff also played a key role in developing a comprehensive standardized approach to evaluate altered hydrology for streams. Staff provided technical support for method development developed programming scripts to automate the analysis assisted with training and helped write the documentation. In addition staff assisted with a pilot project to implement these analysis methods.",,,,84437,16527,,0.8,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2019,165000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY19 DNR watershed modelers will: • Work with the Cedar River Watershed District to model the effect of adopted and proposed land use practices on flood flows and water quality. • Finalize and provide report to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACE) on a Shakopee Creek tributary report assessing the effect of six land use scenarios on hydrology and sediment transport. • Help refine the DNR’s approach to evaluating watershed hydrologic change. Help review altered hydrology assessment techniques and train staff to do the assessments. • Collaborate with the University of Minnesota Supercomputing Institute and the ACE on developing steps to use the supercomputer to simulate how land use changes may alter hydrology sediment and nutrient processes to better address clean water initiatives. This will result in faster more efficient simulations `and more representative presentations.",,,,,84437,16527,,0.8,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2018,176762,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY18 DNR watershed modelers will: • Finalize a report on the Discovery Farms modeling project in Goodhue County and present key findings at the 2017 MN Water Resources Conference. • Continue to collaborate with modeling experts at the University of MN and the Army Corp of Engineers to evaluate and improve limitations in the current suite of models including developing and evaluating values for sediment transport parameters. • Collaborate with the MN Pollution Control Agency in using the larger Shakopee Creek Watershed model developed in FY17 to help evaluate water quality benefits for the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR)’s Working Lands Watershed Restoration Program. • Continue to collaborate with Mower County Soil & Water Conservation District on how to use watershed models to help document measureable improvements as on-the-ground projects are implemented. • Finalize a report on previous years’ Shakopee Creek modeling efforts for the MN River Integrated Watershed Study. • Incorporate results from watershed modeling studies into a DNR report on altered hydrology at the request of the interagency Drainage Management Team led by BWSR. • Work with the Discovery Farm Program’s technical team to identify additional modeling priorities and next steps. • Gain access to a University of MN supercomputer to reduce model run times.","In FY18 DNR watershed modelers: • Provided final report to the Discovery Farm in Goodhue County describing the modeled results relating the effect of existing land use practices and proposed best management practices on the hydrologic sediment and nutrient processes. • Provided the final report on the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Working Lands Shakopee Creek project to BWSR and presented results at the 2018 MN Water Resources Conference. Simulated the effect of BWSR and DNR recommended land use changes on hydrologic sediment and nutrient processes. • Provided technical assistance on hydrology sediment and nutrient -process modeling in the GSSHA model to a University of Minnesota researcher.",,,,114407,47765,,1.1,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2017,202000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY17 the DNR will: • Complete Shakopee Creek modeling and summarize the results in a detailed report on land management scenarios for local watershed initiatives and decision-support products being developed by the Minnesota River Integrated Watershed Study partnership. • Work with the Cedar River Watershed District to evaluate one or more BMP strategies review BMP effectiveness and complete a report on project outcomes. • Sponsor a University of Minnesota research project to compare the ability of existing GSSHA vs. SWAT models for Dobbins Creek to predict rates of nutrient loss. • Expand modeling at existing Discovery Farm sites to add nutrient loss rates and sediment erosion to BMP evaluations. • Develop a fine-scale GSSHA model to test its capacity to help inform decisions on proposed drainage improvement projects and selection of associated BMPs. • Present modeling results at an International Drainage Symposium hosted by the University of Minnesota. • Continue to provide technical expertise to drainage-related technical and policy workgroups and issues in various forums. ","In FY17 DNR watershed modelers: • Collaborated with modeling experts at the University of MN and the Army Corp of Engineers to evaluate the capacity to model nutrient loss rates identify modeling limitations and discuss potential solutions. • Completed a modeling project with Discovery Farms Program (Goodhue County site); expanded the model to include sediment transport and nutrient loss estimates; examined water quality benefits associated with practices that increase soil organic content; completed a draft report and presented the results. • Gave four presentations at a University of MN International Drainage Symposium highlighting key areas of learning from the DNR’s watershed modeling work. • Finished Shakopee Creek modeling runs of six alternative land management scenarios to help inform local watershed initiatives and decision-support products being developed by the MN River Integrated Watershed Study partnership. Presented the results at several forums. • Collaborated with Mower County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) to complete a model predicting the reduction in sediment erosion and hydrologic flow when all projects in the Cedar River Watershed District’s Targeted Watershed grant project are implemented. Presented the results to SWCD staff and discussed how to track future implementation success. • Continued to provide technical expertise to drainage-related technical and policy workgroups. • Developed a GSSHA model for the larger Shakopee Creek Watershed to enhance comparisons with MPCA’s modeling products. ",,,,10622,44566,,1.4,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2016,202000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY16 the DNR will collaborate with the Army Corps of Engineers and other partners of the Minnesota River Integrated Watershed Study to complete fine-scale modeling and translate products into guidance for selecting best management practices at the basin scale. We will complete model scenarios for Shakopee Creek case studies and start developing “scaling” rules to help translate field-research findings on BMP effectiveness into decision-support guidance for restoration and protection efforts throughout the Minnesota River Basin. We will continue the Discovery Farms research by further developing the field-scale GSSHA models of selected research plots using data collected during edge of field monitoring. The model format for Discovery Farms data is designed to help the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center evaluate how well BMPs work over a wider range of climatic conditions compared to the actual period the practices were monitored. We will also support a Cedar River Watershed District (CRWD) watershed restoration initiative by refining an existing GSSHA model for Dobbins Creek to evaluate one or more BMP implementation strategies identified by the CRWD. We will continue to work with MPCA’s HSPF model on the St. Louis River Watershed. We will adapt the Swedish RIM “RIM” model or “Riparian Profile Flow-Concentration Model ” for use with HSPF to model a number of parameters in the St. Louis River (dissolved organic carbon total mercury methylmercury iron and sulfate concentrations). We will incorporate an extensive set of chemical and flow data collected in 2013 by the DNR into the model. This involves extending MPCA’s initial hydrologic calibration from 2012 to 2014","In FY16 the DNR used fine-scale GSSHA modeling results to support several projects and partnerships to improve the selection placement and design of agricultural best management practices (BMPs) in southern Minnesota. Specifically we: -Continued collaborating with the Army Corps of Engineers and other Minnesota River Integrated Watershed Study partners to complete fine-scale modeling in the Shakopee and Seven-Mile Creek subwatersheds and develop products to guide the selection of BMPs at the basin scale. -Developed and delivered modeling results to the Chippewa River Board and stakeholders to guide planning efforts to reestablish shallow lakes that were previously drained. -Assembled a video for the Smithsonian WaterWays Exhibit showing how hydrologic models can help guide management decisions to protect important recreational lakes in the Shakopee Creek system. -Completed models for two Discovery Farm sites that will be used by the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center and partnering farmers. The models indicate that changes in soil organic matter content and modifications to tile drainage practices will reduce runoff and soil erosion and increase soil water availability. -Completed three models at different scales for the Dobbins Creek Watershed to help the Cedar River Watershed District decide which BMPs to implement as part of the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR)’s Targeted Watershed Grant Program. -Continued providing technical expertise to drainage-related technical and policy workgroups and issues in various forums. Staff in the DNR Division of Lands & Minerals collaborated with MPCA staff to write a peer-reviewed paper published in the Journal of Environmental Management about the St. Louis River research described in the proposed outcomes above for FY16.",,,,277403,44144,,2.4,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2015,185000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY15 the DNR will collaborate with the Army Corps of Engineers and other Minnesota River Integrated Watershed Study partners to complete fine-scale modeling and translate products into best management practice (BMP) guidance at the basin scale. Staff will complete model scenarios for Shakopee Creek case studies and start developing “scaling” rules to help translate field-research findings on BMP effectiveness into decision-support guidance for restoration and protection efforts throughout the Minnesota River Basin. In coordination with the MN Agricultural Water Resource Center and MN Department of Agriculture modelers will aid Discovery Farms research by developing field-scale GSSHA models of selected research plots to help evaluate BMP effectiveness and reduce uncertainty in interpreting the monitored data. A model format for Discovery Farms data will help evaluate BMP effectiveness over a wider range of climatic conditions than occurred during the monitoring period and improve site-to-site comparisons. Staff will also support a Cedar River Watershed District (CRWD) watershed restoration initiative by refining an existing GSSHA model for Dobbins Creek to incorporate drainage tile so the effects of tile drainage practices can be accurately evaluated together with other BMPs. The results will help refine BMPs recommendations. The DNR will continue collaborating with soil scientists to understand and model soil health management to support drainage and water quality goals. Staff will compile soil health research from multiple sources to ensure the best science is used to explain how soil characteristics change in response to changing tillage practices and other BMPs and accurately incorporate soil physics into reliable model parameters. Staff will continue to coordinate with the Drainage Work Group and provide technical support for the Drainage Management Team as they review Minnesota’s drainage policies and code.","In FY15 the DNR continued to work with the Army Corps of Engineers and other Minnesota River Integrated Watershed Study (MRIWS) partners. The goal is to improve the predictions these models make about the effectiveness of potential watershed restoration activities. We developed a tool that will help combine land use land cover and crop management practices with soil type in the model which will estimate differences in water flow as these relationships change. Maps showing locations for targeted BMPs that will significantly reduce sediment loading are being used by local SWCDs to work with individual landowners. The use of detailed maps at a fine scale in this targeting exercise demonstrates the value of the GSSHA modeling in identifying the effectiveness of BMP implementation at both field and watershed scales. We worked with the Discovery Farms research team to develop a field-scale GSSHA model based on actual monitoring data. The model gives a detailed summary of water balance with and without a pattern tile drainage system for both corn and soybean rotations helping evaluate BMP effectiveness and interpret monitoring data in a pattern tiled field. The DNR’s mining hydrologists worked with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to enhance their HSPF (Hydrologic Simulation Program Fortran) model for the St. Louis River watershed by: 1) improving the mining discharge information in the model and; 2) developing user input files that incorporate “chemical tracers” to mine waters so that impacts from mining and other activities can be evaluated more quickly and accurately. This work will help better identify sources of pollution problems make mine permitting decisions and target restoration plans.",,,,170831,41287,,1.9,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2014,185000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY14 the DNR watershed modeling team will continue its work with the Cannon River stakeholders and use the modeling experience developed for the Maple Creek Subwatershed to evaluate how to target and select BMPs for the adjacent Turtle Creek Subwatershed. The DNR watershed modeling team will complete the Shakopee Creek case studies (JD 27 and JD29) as well as third subwatershed (Huse Creek) which will serve as a reference watershed. The DNR will combine the results of the Shakopee Creek case studies with those of the Army COE modelers (who are modeling 7-Mile Creek) to address historical impacts of wetland loss and drainage in the Minnesota River Basin and to help develop a watershed strategy to address TMDL goals. The DNR’s Drainage Engineer will continue to coordinate with the Drainage Work Group on drainage policy and reshaping state drainage code. The modeling team will work cooperatively with University of Minnesota researchers and others to increase our understanding on how BMPs change soil properties that are used in models to interpret hydrologic response. The modeling team will also cooperate with University of Minnesota researchers on a pilot project that will help evaluate how drainage alters the value of land. This project may lead to improvements in determining the benefits and impacts from drainage and who should pay for maintenance of drainage systems and drainage system improvements that may benefit others than the landowners where the improvements are made.","In FY14 the DNR continued to work with the Army Corps Of Engineers and other partners involved in the Minnesota River Integrated Watershed Study (MRIWS). DNR’s three modeling case studies in the Shakopee Creek watershed were not completed. Instead effort was focused on stakeholder meetings and MRIWS team meetings to identify the specific series of landscape conditions (model scenarios) that need to be evaluated. Because improved soil health management will be a critical component of water restoration and protection strategies existing research on soil physics was carefully reviewed to insure that our models accurately represent those processes. Significant effort was also invested in FY14 to improve how climate and rainfall data are incorporated into our models. Climatic parameters are key drivers of how water (and pollutants) moves across and through landscapes. Accurately incorporating this information is critical if our modeling efforts are going to simulate physical processes in the landscape and provide reliable decision-support guidance. A guidance document on radar precipitation estimation was prepared. The DNR’s Drainage Engineer continued to provide expert technical input into the effort being led by the Board of Water and Soil Resources to review Minnesota’s drainage policy and code. Input was provided to both the Drainage Work Group (DWG) and the Drainage Management Team (DMT). The DNR continued to participate on the Interagency Clean Water Research Sub-Team led that prioritizes and guides research studies paid for by the clean water fund. These studies are designed to improve understanding of BMP effectiveness and develop guidance for targeting and installation of these beneficial practices. The Cannon River/Straight River GSSHA pilot study with the MPCA and Cannon River stakeholders is on hold after the lead modeler left state service. ",,,,122059,32439,,1.3,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2013,230000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY13 the DNR watershed modeling team will work with the Cannon River stakeholders to complete the Straight River prioritization of Management Zones (PMZs) in support of TMDL implementation strategies. A report summarizing this effort will be completed. The Shakopee Creek case studies will be completed to address impacts of wetland loss and drainage impacts with assessments reflecting historic land use changes. Coordination with the MRIWS team will help identify additional watershed assessment needs to begin the development of a strategy for targeting BMPs that will support the framework for a Decision Support System (DSS). A draft report of modeling outcomes will be prepared. CW Modeling Team will work with the States’ CW team to coordinate other critical modeling needs that can be initiated in FY13. The CW Drainage Engineer will continue to coordinate with the DWG and others doing drainage research to identify critical gaps in this research. ","In FY13 the DNR watershed modeling team worked with stakeholders in the Cannon River watershed to target and prioritize the placement of best management practices (BMPs) in the Maple Creek Subwatershed (part of the Straight River watershed). The analysis predicted that a combination of the most effective BMPs would reduce suspended sediment by up to 40% and reduce peak storm flows by up to 6% if implemented at realistic landowner adoption rates. The results provided information based on the specific characteristics of the Maple Creek subwatershed on how to target the types and locations of BMPs to maximize improvements in runoff quality and quantity. A draft report summarizing this effort was completed and is available to the partners for their inclusion in the development prioritized and targeted implementation activities. The Shakopee Creek case studies were not completed as scheduled in FY13 because the overall project is behind schedule due to reduced levels of federal funding. DNR’s watershed modeling team began establishing a process for incorporating radar derived precipitation estimates into the model so the model better represents that local rainfall conditions resulting in a more accurately calibrated model. DNR’s Drainage Engineer continues to coordinate with the Drainage Work Group and others doing drainage research to identify critical gaps in our knowledge and decision-support capacity. Coordination with the team developing the Agricultural Certification Pilot in Minnesota identified opportunities for using the GSSHA model to help document the effectiveness of that program to deliver desired outcomes and progress toward meeting TMDL goals. ",,,,266359,37517,,1.3,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2012,230000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY12 DNR hydrologists will apply the ""Gridded Subsurface Surface Hydrologic Analysis"" (GSSHA) model to evaluate BMP alternatives for clean water restoration and protection studies and will participate in Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team meetings to help identify research needs and shortcomings in outdated State Drainage Code language Modeling: * Calibrate Shakopee Creek wetland and lake restoration GSSHA models to support restoration and BMP prioritization efforts in Chippewa River Basin. * Finalize Straight River (Cannon River Watershed) GSSHA Model Calibrations for TSS and work with CRWP on Prioritizing Management Zones in Straight River Watershed in support of TMDL implementation.","In FY12 DNR watershed modelers updated data inputs for GSSHA models in Shakopee Creek and the Straight River to reflect more precise watershed characteristics now available with the release of detailed LiDAR digital terrain data. This improvement will result in improved modeling of BMP alternatives. Support for the Straight River TMDL implementation is under way. The Turtle Creek model has been calibrated and preliminary BMP targeting in the Maple Creek Watershed is being coordinated with our partners in the Cannon River Watershed. Work continues on the Minnesota River Integrated Watershed Study (MRIWS). Watershed modelers met to prioritize where case studies will be performed and to determine what issues are critical outcomes of these case studies. Work continues with the stakeholders in Shakopee Creek to determine critical outcomes from this case study and how this information will support the MRIWS. Desired outcomes will include wetland restoration benefits and impacts of lost storage due to drainage of shallow lakes. The Clean Water Drainage Engineer attended all Drainage Work Group (DWG) meetings in addition to supporting the CW research committee in reviewing grant applications for BWSR and MDA CW research. ",,,,107171,38473,,1.2,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2011,95000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","In FY11 DNR hydrologists will apply ""Gridded Subsurface Surface Hydrologic Analysis"" (GSSHA) model to evaluate BMP alternatives for clean water restoration and protection studies: * Shakopee Creek wetland and lake restoration GSSHA analysis * Straight River (Cannon River Watershed) GSSHA Model Calibrations","In FY11 DNR hydrologists participated in all Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team meetings. Modeling: * Shakopee Creek: continued work with national science team to review model options that will provide the best framework for a decision support system that will give data access and guidance to stakeholders. * Prepared preliminary report on GSSHA model calibrations in the Straight River. Models will be used to better identify sources of sediment in the watershed for support of a clean water restoration (Total Maximum Daily Load) study.",,,,,,,,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
25359,"Watershed Modeling",2010,85000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","In FY10 DNR will apply the ""Gridded Subsurface Surface Hydrologic Analysis"" (GSSHA) model to evaluate BMP alternatives for clean water restoration and protection studies: * Cedar River culvert sizing * Shakopee Creek wetland and lake restoration * Straight River (Cannon River Watershed)","In FY10 DNR hydrologists participated in all Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Tram meetings. Modeling: * Finalized Cedar River culvert sizing analysis. Presented model results to local governments and watershed science peers. * Shakopee Creek: worked with national science team to review model options that will provide the best framework for a decision support system that will give data access and guidance to stakeholders. * Worked on GSSHA model calibration and refinement to better identify sources of sediment in the watershed for support of a clean water restoration (Total Maximum Daily Load) study.",,,,,,,,,,"The DNR provides technical support related to the causes of altered hydrology and watershed management solutions. We use state-of-the-art models and statistical methods to look at cumulative impacts of drainage and land-use practices and determine the benefits of best management practices. This involves collaboration with multiple partners at multiple scales. For example, we partnered with Discovery Farms Minnesota and the MN Department of Agriculture to help evaluate on-farm water quality management practices and we worked with Mower SWCD on a model to evaluate how implementation projects are moving the county toward its flood and nutrient reduction goals. ","Understanding the impacts of land use on drainage is critical to our ability to protect and restore clean water. Since European settlement, native landscapes - which allow water to filter through healthy vegetation and soils to replenish aquifers - have been replaced by agriculture and urban development with constructed drainage systems designed to move water off the land as quickly as possible. These alterations to the way water flows across the land as well as practices that reduce the capacity for soils to hold water contribute to widespread erosion and habitat loss, as well as increased sediment loading, excess nutrients, bacteria, and other pollution reaching Minnesota's lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. ",,2009-07-01,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Kloiber,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,,MN,,"(651) 259-5155",steve.kloiber@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Modeling, Planning, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-modeling-0,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2025,1650000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(d)","$2,150,000 the first year and $2,150,000 the second year are for developing targeted, science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies and for technical assistance for local governments. ","In collaboration with the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local partners, continue contributing geomorphic survey and related data, analyses and reports, as well as hydrologic change information from DNR Evaluation of Hydrologic Change (EHC) technical summaries, to aid stressor identification, watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) development, Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) development and implementation under the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) program, and other implementation efforts. Fully populate the stream geomorphology survey database that we finished developing in FY24 and complete a public web app to expand access to this information. Continue developing regional curves to help stream practitioners accelerate and validate analyses and design restoration projects.   These information resources will continue to enhance watershed partners’ understanding of biological and water quality impairments, improve pollutant load calculations, and help teams identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience (see Nonpoint Restoration and Protection). ",,,,,,,,,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2024,1650000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(d)","$2,150,000 the first year and $2,150,000 the second year are for developing targeted, science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies and for technical assistance for local governments. "," Stream data and related information: In FY24, DNR will continue contributing geomorphic survey and related data, analyses and reports in collaboration with the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local partners to aid stressor identification, watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) development, and Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) development and implementation under the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) program. We anticipate completing and populating the statewide DNR geomorphology survey database built in FY23 to house and organize stream survey data and reports, and starting if not also completing an associated public webmap to expand access to this information. We will continue developing regional curves to help accelerate and validate stream analyses and design stream restoration projects. Evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC): We will complete and publish the 25 EHC technical summaries nearly completed in FY23, making the full series (one technical summary for each of 47 major watersheds evaluated) discoverable and searchable in the MN Water Research Library. We plan to publish the statewide EHC meta-analysis completed in FY22 and anticipate completing and posters for at least 20 northwestern Minnesota watersheds begun in FY23 that integrate EHC findings with other information to communicate watershed health conditions, trends, potential impacts and management implications to local watershed managers in plain language and graphics. All of the above types of information will continue to enhance watershed partners’ understanding of biological and water quality impairments, improve pollutant load calculations, and identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience (see Nonpoint Restoration and Protection). ","Generated information products in the following two categories to help watershed partners understand water quality impairments, improve pollutant load calculations, and identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience. Stream geomorphology and connectivity data and information: Worked on at least 31 stream geomorphology surveys (some involving multiple sites) in 19 major watersheds, to aid MPCA water quality stressor analysis, WRAPS report updates, regional curve development, and implementation projects. Finished developing a database to house, organize and improve practitioner and public access to stream survey data, summaries and reports. Continued developing sediment rating, bank erosion and other types of regional curves to help practitioners better predict stream channel sediment loads, validate stream analyses, and design restoration projects. Began culvert inventories in four major watersheds, in subwatersheds selected by local partners; the data will be added to the DNR Culvert Inventory Database. Evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC): Finished publishing the 47 EHC watershed technical summaries completed the previous year (see report series in Minnesota Water Research Digital Library). Completed precipitation analyses for 12 major watersheds in northwestern Minnesota to help interpret and communicate EHC findings. Completed posters for at least 20 major watersheds in northwestern Minnesota, integrating EHC findings with other information to communicate watershed health conditions, trends, impacts and management implications to local watershed managers, in plain language and graphics.   ",,,,1530779,264356,,11.4,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2023,1435000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. ","Stream data and related information: In FY23, DNR will continue contributing geomorphic survey and related data, analyses and reports in collaboration with the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local partners to aid stressor identification, watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) development, Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) development and implementation under the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) program, and the development of regional curves. We will continue developing the statewide DNR geomorphology web map piloted in FY20 to house, organize and improve access to the above data and information. We will continue developing regional curves to help accelerate and validate stream analyses and design stream restoration projects. Evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC): We will complete and publish DNR EHC technical summaries for all 47 of the watersheds evaluated in FY21. Staff will begin using the summaries to disseminate key findings to MPCA staff working on WRAPS updates, local 1W1P partnerships engaged in developing or implementing CWMPs, and other watershed partners. Watershed posters: Staff will continue developing watershed posters and/or similar tools to help integrate EHC and stream geomorphology study findings with other information, identify key takeaways and communicate watersheds conditions and trends as well as potential impacts and management implications to local watershed managers, in plain language and graphics. All of the above types of information will continue to help the MPCA and other watershed partners better understand biological and water quality impairments, improve pollutant load calculations, and identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience (see Nonpoint Restoration and Protection). "," Stream data and information: Worked on 32 stream surveys (of which we completed 13) in 20 major watersheds. Worked on 12 geomorphology studies, summaries or reports (of which 6 we completed 6) in 6 major watersheds; 5 are intensive subwatershed stream sediment studies. Completed culvert inventories in several subwatersheds. Continued developing sediment rating and other regional curves to help practitioners better predict stream channel sediment loads, validate stream analyses, and help design restoration projects. Built a database to house, organize and improve practitioner and public access to stream survey data and reports, as part of the effort begun in FY21 to centralize and publicize this information. Evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC): Completed 22 technical summaries and nearly completed the other 25 for 47 major watersheds evaluated in FY21. Published most of the completed summaries in the MN Water Research Library (publishing was temporarily stalled as the library moved to a new platform). Began using the summaries to disseminate key findings to watershed partners including MPCA staff working on WRAPS updates and local 1W1P partnerships developing or implementing watershed management plans. Started developing posters for at least 20 major watersheds in northwestern Minnesota, integrating EHC findings with other information to communicate watershed health conditions, trends, potential impacts and management implications to local watershed managers in plain language and graphics. All of the above information products helped enhance watershed partners’ understanding of biological and water quality impairments, improve pollutant load calculations, and identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience. ",,,,1216245,225000,,9.7,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2022,1440000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. "," In FY22 DNR will continue contributing geomorphic survey data analyses and reports in collaboration with the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local partners to aid stressor identification watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) development and Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan development and implementation. We will further develop and populate the statewide DNR geomorphology survey data web map piloted in FY20. In FY22 we will develop a template for DNR evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC) technical summaries. We will start and aim to finish producing summaries for all 47 watersheds for which we previously completed an EHC analysis. We will also complete and summarize a statewide meta-analysis and use the results to give statewide and regional context to the watershed-specific evaluations. In FY22 we will complete a project to pilot the interpretation of DNR EHC data by field staff culminating in a graphically designed poster for at least four watersheds. Staff will use the posters to help communicate EHC results together with data from DNR stream geomorphology studies and other information. The posters will help staff use pictures and plain language to describe key facets of watershed health to local watershed planning groups. In FY22 we will continue developing regional sediment rating curves to help accelerate and validate stream analyses and design stream restoration projects. All of the above types of information help MPCA and other watershed partners better understand biological and water quality impairments, improve pollutant load calculations, and identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience. ","Stream data and information: Worked on 29 stream surveys (of which we completed 14) in 22 major watersheds. Worked on 14 geomorphology studies, summaries or reports, summaries or reports (of which we completed 7) in 10 major watersheds. The latter 14 included 4 intensive subwatershed stream sediment studies and a catchment-scale sediment reduction plan based on one of these studies. Made significant progress on developing the statewide geomorphology web map piloted in FY20 to house, organize and improve access to the above types of data and information. Continued developing sediment rating and other regional curves to help practitioners better predict stream channel sediment loads for Minnesota streams, validate stream analyses, and help design stream restoration projects. Evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC): Completed a template for EHC technical summaries and started compiling summaries for each of the 47 watersheds evaluated in FY21. Completed a statewide meta-analysis, the results of which are being incorporated into the watershed technical summaries to provide regional and statewide context. Watershed posters: Completed a pilot project to help staff practice interpreting EHC results for watershed partners, resulting in posters for 4 watersheds and leading staff to start developing posters for 5 other watersheds, of which they completed 2. The posters help staff integrate EHC and stream geomorphology study findings with other information, identify key takeaways, and communicate watersheds conditions, trends, potential impacts and management implications to local watershed managers, in plain language and graphics. All of the above data and information products continued to help the MPCA and other watershed partners better understand biological and water quality impairments, improve pollutant load calculations, and identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience. ",,,,1430388,200647,,11.9,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2021,1475000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. ","In FY21 DNR will continue contributing geomorphic survey data analyses and reports in collaboration with the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local partners primarily to aid stressor identification and watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) development. We will continue to populate the channel assessment web map developed in FY20. In FY21 we will complete a consistent repeatable evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC) for every major watershed that has the necessary streamflow gauge data (besides those piloted in FY20)?about 50 evaluations in all?and analyze the results statewide. In four (4) major watersheds we will pilot approaches to help staff interpret and effectively communicate EHC results to local partners especially those who are developing Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans. In FY21 we will continue developing regional sediment rating curves to help accelerate and validate stream analyses and design stream restoration projects. ","Contributed stream geomorphology information for MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) WRAPS updates and local watershed planning and implementation: Worked on 38 stream surveys (completing 21 of these) in 16 major watersheds mostly for MPCA stream stressor identification. Worked on 16 stream geomorphology studies (completing three of these) in 11 major watersheds including eight intensive subwatershed stream sediment studies. Completed standardized evaluation of hydrologic change (EHC) analyses for 59 USGS streamflow gages in 41 major watersheds building on those completed in FY20 for a final total of 65 gages evaluated (every gage that had the necessary data) in 47 watersheds. Completed or worked on six EHC watershed summaries. Began a pilot project in four watersheds to help DNR hydrologists and clean water specialists practice interpreting and communicating EHC watershed analysis results to watersheds partners especially those engaged in local watershed planning. Continued developing regional rating curves to predict stream channel sediment loads for Minnesota streams validate stream analyses and help design stream restoration projects. ",,,,1324021,179580,,12.6,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2020,1478815,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. ","In FY20 DNR will continue working with state and local partners in watersheds where the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local governments are developing or updating Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS). We will finish developing and start deploying new methods of analysis to streamline and enhance the hydrology and stream geomorphology information we contribute. Specifically we will evaluate hydrologic change for at least two major watersheds continue subwatershed-scale stream stability and sediment supply studies (important for addressing sediment impairments) in at least five major watersheds and communicate the findings to watershed partners. Faster progress is anticipated in future years as staff gain experience with the new methods. We will also continue to develop regional curves to speed up and validate stream analyses and to help design stream restoration projects. ","Contributed stream geomorphology and connectivity information primarily for watersheds where the MPCA and local partners were developing or updating WRAPS: Conducted at least 41 stream surveys in 15 watersheds and started making the data available in a statewide web map and in story maps such as this one. Collected culvert inventory data in three (3) watersheds to be added to a statewide GIS layer. Completed at least 21 and worked on at least 16 more stream geomorphology analyses or reports in 20 watersheds. Seven (7) of these analyses are intensive subwatershed studies that distinguish stream sources from other sources of sediment in impaired streams to help partners identify catchments where upland restoration efforts stream restoration efforts or a combination will be most effective. Collaborated with MPCA and local partners on the above. MPCA and partners use the information to better understand biological and water quality impairments improve pollutant load calculations and help identify enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience. Completed a major project to standardize streamline and enhance DNR hydrology and stream geomorphology contributions: Finished developing a consistent repeatable method of evaluation to quantify the degree of hydrologic change in a watershed and related impacts to flooding channel-forming flows and biological community health. Staff piloted the evaluation in six (6) major watersheds. In five (5) other major watersheds staff applied a new consistent and repeatable process developed in FY19 to identify subwatersheds where an intensive study of stream stability and sediment supply would be most fruitful for discussion with local partners. Continued developing regional rating curves to predict stream channel sediment loads for Minnesota streams validate stream analyses and help design stream restoration projects. ",,,,1291321,202433,,12.8,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2019,1549694,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1886000 the first year and $1886000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY19 DNR field staff will continue working with state and local partners in watersheds where Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) are under way. DNR regional staff will continue to provide information and analysis that helps improve watershed assessments and identify effective and lasting restoration and protection strategies. Measurable outcomes will be similar to those for FY18.","• Contributed hydrology stream geomorphology and connectivity information for 47 watersheds where the MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local partners were developing or updating WRAPS. Gathered and analyzed data for 39 of these—including but not limited to stream studies in 25 watersheds; streamflow precipitation climate and/or lake hydrology data for 28 watersheds; and culvert inventory data or analysis in at least 14 watersheds. Five of the stream studies are multi-year subwatershed-scale stream stability and sediment supply studies essential for addressing sediment impairments. MPCA and partners use this information in several parts of the WRAPS process especially stressor identification to better understand biological and water quality impairments improve pollutant load calculations and identify solutions. • Used the above information to recommend enduring multiple-benefit solutions that address root causes and promote watershed health and resilience in 40 of the 47 watersheds noted above. (See Nonpoint Source Restoration and Protection.) Participated in WRAPS meetings in most of the watersheds and reviewed several draft WRAPS reports. • Continued an effort begun in FY18 to streamline and enhance the hydrology and geomorphology information we contribute by developing consistent processes for evaluating hydrologic change at the major watershed scale and identifying subwatersheds where intensive stream stability and sediment supply studies would be worthwhile. • Continued developing regional curves for Minnesota to enable certain stream characteristics to be inferred based on drainage area and ratings for similar streams. Regional curves are used to validate stream analyses and help design stream restoration projects. In FY19 this involved stream surveys ongoing coordination with the US Geological Survey on sediment sampling in streams and new collaborative work to develop data collection standards for regional streambank erosion curves. ",,,,1291321,202433,,12.5,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2018,1567393,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1886000 the first year and $1886000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY18 the DNR will continue working with state and local partners in watersheds where the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) process is active. DNR regional staff will continue to provide information and analysis that helps improve watershed assessments and identify effective and lasting restoration and protection strategies. Measurable outcomes of this work will be similar to those stated for FY17.","In FY18 DNR field staff continued to provide information and analysis to state and local agencies to help identify pollution problems and develop lasting solutions. Staff gathered and analyzed data and information for 35 of the state’s 80 major watersheds including but not limited to 133 stream studies and 7 Total Maximum Daily Load studies. DNR staff synthesize and deliver this information to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local government and community partners to help inform key stages of the WRAPS process – from sample site selection to stressor identification to identifying and targeting implementation strategies. For example the MPCA uses some of this information to help identify pollution sources and refine watershed models used to calculate pollutant loads. In the strategy development stage of the WRAPS process DNR staff use information they gathered and analyzed earlier to help partners identify multiple-benefit strategies that address the root causes of pollution problems. In FY18 they helped WRAPS partners identify these types of strategies in 47 watersheds.",,,,1393491,220382,,15.3,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2017,1638038,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","(d) $1940000 the first year and $1940000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY17 the DNR will continue working with state and local partners to provide information and analysis that helps improve watershed assessments and identify effective and lasting restoration and protection strategies. Numeric measures of this work will be similar to the outcomes stated for FY16. ","In FY17 DNR regional staff continued to provide information and analysis to state and local agencies to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. Staff gathered and analyzed data and information for 52 major watersheds. This included but was not limited to 175 stream studies in 33 watersheds and 5 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies. DNR staff synthesize and deliver this information to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and local government and community partners to help inform key stages of the WRAPS process – from sample site selection early in the process to stressor identification to identifying and targeting implementation strategies. For example the MPCA uses some of this information to help identify and locate sources of pollution and refine watershed models used to calculate pollutant loads. When a watershed reaches the strategy development stage of the WRAPS process DNR regional staff use information they gathered and analyzed earlier in the process to help partners identify and develop multiple-benefit strategies that address the root causes of pollution problems. In FY17 they helped WRAPS partners identify these types of strategies in 40 watersheds. ",,,,1450406,209455,,16.6,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2016,1624000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","(d) $1940000 the first year and $1940000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY16 the DNR will continue to work with state and local partners providing information and analysis to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. Work will be a continuation of the outcomes stated for FY15. We will continue to participate in multi-agency partnerships to improve the process of assessing watersheds and recommending watershed restoration and protection strategies. Finally we will participate in multi-agency review of state grants for Clean Water Funded work.","In FY16 DNR field staff continued to provide information and analysis to state and local agencies to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. Staff gathered and analyzed data for 55 major watersheds. This included more than 200 studies involving field surveys and analysis of hydrology stream stability and/or culvert inventory data. It also included assistance with 23 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) studies. The resulting information helps the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) identify and locate sources of pollution and develop and improve watershed models for calculating pollutant loads. The information contributed by the DNR also helps provide a foundation for identifying and targeting restoration and protection strategies and actions. In FY16 DNR field staff helped state and local partners identify and develop restoration and protection strategies in 39 watersheds. Our participation helps teams identify strategies that target the root causes of pollution problems and provide multiple environmental benefits. As in previous years DNR staff participated in the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources’ multi-agency review of Clean Water Fund competitive grant proposals for water quality implementation projects by local governments and community partners. ",,,,1708915,205194,,18.0,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2015,1591245,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1850000 the first year and $1850000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies including regional technical assistance for TMDL plans and development of a watershed assessment tool in cooperation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. By January 15 2016 the commissioner shall submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources policy and finance providing the outcomes to lakes rivers streams and groundwater achieved with this appropriation and recommendations. ","In FY 15 the DNR will continue to work with state and local partners providing information and analysis to identify pollution problems and clean water restoration and protection strategies. Work will be a continuation of the outcomes stated for FY14. DNR staff will continue to participate in multi-agency partnerships to improve the process of assessing watersheds and recommending watershed restoration and protection strategies. Finally DNR staff will participate in multi-agency review of state grants for Clean Water Funded work.","In FY15 DNR hydrologists and clean water specialists provided information and analysis to local and state agencies to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. The DNR’s data and expertise in stream and lake biology geomorphology and hydrology are instrumental in identifying and locating sources of pollution and developing watershed models for calculating pollutant loads. This provides a foundation for targeting water quality restoration and protection work. We gathered and analyzed existing data for 57 to provide information that enhances our understanding of how water and pollutants move through watersheds. The data and analysis also provides a foundation for targeting restoration and protection efforts. This work included 161 stream geomorphology and hydrology field surveys. We also assisted with 18 TMDL studies. The DNR participated with interagency teams to develop watershed restoration and protection strategies in 45 watersheds. Our participation helps teams identify strategies that target the root causes of pollution problems and provide clean water and other ecosystem benefits. DNR staff also participated in multi-agency review of 100 state Clean Water Fund grant proposals for water quality projects that are administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources.",,,,1414231,227305,,16.3,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2014,1750000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1850000 the first year and $1850000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies including regional technical assistance for TMDL plans and development of a watershed assessment tool in cooperation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. By January 15 2016 the commissioner shall submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources policy and finance providing the outcomes to lakes rivers streams and groundwater achieved with this appropriation and recommendations. ","In FY 14 DNR will continue to work with state and local partners providing information and analysis to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. Work will be a continuation of the outcomes stated for FY13. DNR staff will continue to participate in multi-agency partnerships to improve the process of assessing watersheds and recommending watershed restoration and protection strategies. Finally DNR staff will participate in multi-agency review of applications for Clean Water Fund implementation grants.","In FY14 DNR staff provided information and analysis to local and state agencies to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. DNR’s data and expertise in stream and lake biology geomorphology and hydrology are instrumental in identifying and locating sources of pollution and developing watershed models for calculating pollutant loads. This provides a foundation for targeting water quality restoration and protection work. Field staff gathered and analyzed information in 34 watersheds and conducted 211 studies of stream geomorphology and hydrology plus a detailed study of proper culvert design for stream stability. This information results in improved models and enhanced understanding of how water and pollutants move through watersheds. DNR participated with interagency teams to develop watershed restoration and protection strategies in 37 major watersheds and 30 TMDL studies not associated with a major watershed project. DNR’s participation results in strategies that target the root causes of pollution problems and provide clean water and other ecosystem benefits. DNR staff also participated in multi-agency review of over 180 state Clean Water Fund grant proposals for water quality projects.",,,,1287551,255250,,15.6,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2013,1630000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1730000 the first year and $1730000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved impaired waters list in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D and for development of a watershed assessment tool.","In FY 13 DNR will continue to work with state and local partners providing information and analysis to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. This work includes the following tasks: 1)Gathering analyzing and sharing existing information. DNR has a wealth of information on stream flows water levels climatology fisheries habitats rare species watershed boundaries and more which is used in planning watershed assessments identifying pollution types and sources and developing watershed protection and restoration strategies that provide clean water and other ecological benefits. 2)Conducting technical watershed studies. This is generally field reconnaissance and collecting data about stream features (width depth bank erosion) that helps scientists develop computer models to predict pollution sources and amounts as well as inform findings about the causes of water impairments and the best approaches for watershed restoration. The stream measurements - known as stream geomorphology - are also being used in more detailed studies of sediment movement in watersheds and floodplain mapping and analysis. 3)Developing Major Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. With agency and local partners DNR staff will participate in a process that uses model results data synthesis local input and professional knowledge to recommend protection and restoration options that will be implemented locally for a given major watershed. DNR staff will also participate in multi-agency partnerships to continually improve the process of assessing watersheds and recommending watershed restoration and protection strategies. Finally DNR staff will participate in multi-agency review of state and federal grants for Clean Water work.","In FY13 DNR staff provided information and analysis to local and state agencies to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. DNR’s data and expertise in stream and lake biology geomorphology and hydrology are instrumental in identifying and locating sources of pollution and developing watershed models for calculating pollutant loads. The result is a foundation for targeting of water quality restoration and protection work. Field staff gathered and analyzed information in 30 watersheds and conducted 113 geomorphology studies plus a detailed study of proper culvert design for stream stability. This information results in improved models and enhanced understanding of how water and pollutants move through watersheds. DNR participated with interagency teams to develop watershed restoration and protection strategies in 23 major watersheds and 17 TMDL studies not associated with a major watershed project. DNR’s participation results in strategies that target the root causes of pollution problems and provide clean water and other ecosystem benefits. DNR staff also participated in multi-agency review of over 162 state Clean Water Fund grant proposals for water quality projects.",,,,995643,176930,,11.0,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2012,1630000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1730000 the first year and $1730000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved impaired waters list in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D and for development of a watershed assessment tool.","In FY 12 DNR will continue to partner with federal and state agencies as well as local communities to provide technical assistance to development of clean water restoration and protection strategies. This work includes the following tasks: 1) Gathering analyzing and sharing existing information. DNR has a wealth of information on stream flows water levels climatology fisheries habitats rare species watershed boundaries and more which is used in planning watershed assessments identifying pollution types and sources and developing watershed protection and restoration strategies that provide clean water and other ecological benefits. 2) Conducting technical watershed studies. This is generally field reconnaissance and collecting data about stream features (width depth bank erosion) that helps scientists develop computer models to predict pollution sources and amounts as well as inform findings about the causes of water impairments and the best approaches for watershed restoration. The stream measurements - known as stream geomorphology - are also being used in more detailed studies of sediment movement in watersheds. 3) Developing Major Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. With agency and local partners DNR staff will participate in a process that uses model results data synthesis local input and professional knowledge to recommend protection and restoration options that will be implemented locally for a given major watershed. DNR staff will also participate in multi-agency partnerships to continually improve the process of assessing watersheds and recommending watershed restoration and protection strategies. Finally DNR staff will participate in multi-agency review of state and federal grants for Clean Water work. ","In FY12 DNR staff provided information and analysis to local and state agencies to identify pollution problems and develop clean water restoration and protection strategies. DNR’s data and expertise in stream and lake biology geomorphology and hydrology are instrumental in identifying and locating sources of pollution and developing watershed models for calculating pollutant loads. The result is a foundation for targeting of water quality restoration and protection work. Field staff gathered and analyzed information in 18 watersheds and conducted 30 geomorphology studies. This information results in improved models and enhanced understanding of how water and pollutants move through watersheds. DNR participated with interagency teams to develop watershed restoration and protection strategies in 30 major watersheds and 36 TMDL studies not associated with a major watershed project. DNR’s participation results in strategies that target the root causes of pollution problems and provide clean water and other ecosystem benefits. DNR staff also participated in multi-agency review of over 200 state Clean Water Fund grants for water quality projects.",,,,846187,337915,,9.0,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2011,1182500,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(c)","$1050000 the first year and $1050000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved Impaired Waters List in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D.","In FY11 DNR will work with state and local partners to provide technical assistance for development of clean water restoration and protection strategies. The number of watershed strategies being developed are decreasing as MPCA has moved to larger scale watershed projects. However the quality and depth of the technical assistance will increase and will result in more detailed and prioritized plans. ","In FY11 DNR provided technical assistance to 52 clean water strategy efforts. This assistance included participation in pollution studies focused on impaired lakes and river reaches as well as larger watershed-scale Major Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies. This technical assistance consisted of collaboration with state and local agencies in study and planning sessions designing and conducting field reconnaissance work on fish passage geomorphology stressor identification and Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) to review enhance or guide the design of watershed studies and restoration options. DNR staff also participated in multi-agency review and evaluation of 184 grant proposals for 3 grant funding sources (Clean Water Partnership Nonpoint Source Grant and Clean Water Fund) and did technical reviews on 41 other clean water studies or plans.",,,,,,,,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
3620,"Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (formerly ""Regional Technical Assistance and Statewide Coordination"")",2010,689000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(c)","$1050000 the first year and $1050000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved Impaired Waters List in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D.","In FY10 DNR will work with state and local partners to provide technical assistance for development or implementation of clean water restoration and protection strategies.","In FY10 DNR provided technical assistance to 63 TMDL (Total Maxiumum Daily Load) or watershed planning efforts. This assistance included: - work on over 20 technical studies by assisting in design and conducting field reconnaissance work on fish passage geomorphology stressor identification and Index of Biotic Integrity (IBI) to review enhance or guide the design of TMDL studies and restoration options. - review and evaluation of 50 Clean Water Partnership 122 Nonpoint Source Grant and 318 Clean Water Fund Grant proposals.",,,,,,,,,,"DNR regional clean water specialists and area hydrologists work with regional staff from other state agencies and with local partners to help identify the causes of pollution problems and determine the best strategies for fixing them. We collect and analyze stream channel stability and streambank erosion data to help identify root causes of certain water quality impairments in streams. We analyze stream flow, precipitation and climate data to evaluate and quantify changes in watershed hydrology and related impacts on flooding, stream stability and the health of plant, fish and other life in and around streams. We study lake hydrology to help address shoreland erosion and related impacts on habitat, recreation and infrastructure. Information from these studies helps point to enduring, multiple-benefit solutions to water quality and erosion problems. ","Minnesota's state and local agencies work together to measure the health of the state's waters and to develop restoration plans for polluted waters and protection plans for healthy waters. In order to select the protection and restoration practices that will be the best investment for clean water, local resource managers need a robust understanding of how streams and lakes interact with the land that drains to them and how climate and land use impact water health. DNR specialists help bridge gaps in understanding watersheds and specialized aspects of stream and lake ecosystems. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Barbara,Weisman,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5147",Barbara.Weisman@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Modeling, Planning, Preservation, Research, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-restoration-and-protection-strategies-formerly-regional-technical-assistance-and,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2025,500000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(d)","$2,150,000 the first year and $2,150,000 the second year are for developing targeted, science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies and for technical assistance for local governments. ","The WHAF website will be reorganized for consistent language, conceptual alignment and improved navigation to the WHAF Suite of Applications. Steps to migrate the WHAF: Explorer application to an updated IT infrastructure will continue with assistance from MNIT staff. Health scores and data layers in WHAF: Explorer will be updated to deliver the latest land cover and impairment data. WHAF research staff will coordinate with MPCA to deliver annual updates to the Stream Protection Priorities data layer and Impaired Waters data. WHAF: Lakes will be updated annually to align with data collection and analysis updates by the DNR Lake Ecology Unit. The updated Climate Normals and Departure data calculated by WHAF staff will be delivered in the WHAF: Explorer and the data will be publicly available for download from the Minnesota Geospatial Commons. Additional data layers showing restoration management actions will be added to the WHAF: Explorer. Other data layers will be evaluated for addition when requested by partner agencies and organizations. Additional priority Watershed Health Scores will be updated with best available data and best science approach. The calculation process will be scripted for repeatability. Online documentation for health scores will be updated to align with new scoring analyses. WHAF Major Watershed Reports will be prioritized for revision and new interactive delivery options considered. The WHAF team will publish a chapter in the science book series, ‘Smart Technology for Water Resources’ to document the WHAF approach and share technical details with partners and other audiences. Training will be provided for DNR and agency partners and outreach opportunities will continue to build support for the use of the WHAF Suite of Applications. Quarterly newsletter will continue to provide updates on advancements in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework to nearly 7000 subscribers.        ",,,,,,,,,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2024,500000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(d)","$2,150,000 the first year and $2,150,000 the second year are for developing targeted, science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies and for technical assistance for local governments. ","In FY24, MNIT will hire a new programmer and the WHAF Team will begin updating the WHAF Map application to align with new data storage and delivery protocols. New analysis features and functions will be incorporated into the map application. GIS staff will coordinate with MPCA to annually deliver an update to the Stream Protection Priorities data layer.  Health scores and data layers derived from the latest National Land Cover Data release will be updated. GIS staff will support DNR efforts to deliver analyzed Climate Projection data and update Groundwater Areas of Concern for water availability. Priority Watershed Health Scores will be updated to new watershed boundaries. Data layers showing implemented management actions will be added and other data layers will be evaluated for addition when requested by partner agencies and organizations. Online documentation for health scores will be updated to align with new scoring analyses. WHAF analyses and reports will be prioritized for revision based on the updated Watershed Boundary data set. Training will be provided for DNR and agency partners and outreach opportunities will continue to build support for the use of the WHAF map and tools. Quarterly newsletter will continue to provide updates on advancements in the Watershed Health Assessment Framework. ","In FY24, MNIT hired a new WHAF application developer, and the project staff began updating the WHAF data infrastructure to align with new data storage and delivery protocols. Some health score calculations were updated to incorporate new input data and to automate score generation for moving health scores to new watershed boundary data. Health scores, data layers and the WHAF: Land Cover application was updated to align with the latest National Land Cover Data and Cropland Data releases. WHAF research staff summarized historic climate data to provide an updated 30-year climate ‘normal’ and departures from historic patterns for temperature, annual and seasonal precipitation. WHAF research staff coordinated with MPCA to deliver the annual updates to the Stream Protection Priorities data layer and to deliver MPCA 2024 impairment/assessments data. Staff participated in analyses for ground water availability and helped expand reporting of stream restoration projects. The WHAF: Explorer map delivered 180 data layers including 3 new data layers showing implemented management actions, as well as a suite of 41 health scores online and an additional 36 scores available for download. In FY24, WHAF staff enhanced the WHAF: Lakes application improving the way that it shares lake health data, health scores and grades for 3,000 lakes. The new application continued to drive additional online users with annual use of WHAF applications reaching more than 34,000 sessions. WHAF training and support was provided upon request by agency partners, including presentations to Clean Water staff at DNR and MPCA, as well as direct inquiries from individual users. Additional outreach included a quarterly newsletter sent to more than 6400 subscribers. Online documentation for health scores was updated to align with new scoring analyses and web navigation was improved.   ",,,,253145,43125,,2,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2023,465000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. ","In FY23 DNR will continue to enhance the WHAF 2.0 Map and will also publish the WHAF for Lakes map application. New data layers will be added to the map when it advances watershed understanding and builds our partnership with other organizations and agencies. Data regarding the implementation of management actions will be evaluated for inclusion in the WHAF. GIS staff will coordinate with MPCA to annually deliver an update to the Stream Protection Priorities data layer. WHAF staff will coordinate with MPCA to explore prioritization methods and delivery options for nutrient reduction strategies. The suite of WHAF Health Scores will be reviewed and prioritized for updating. Priority Health Score updates will be implemented and supporting online documentation will be updated. WHAF analysis and reporting products will be prioritized for revision based on the updated Watershed Boundary data set (anticipated, FY 23). Training will be provided for DNR and agency partners and outreach opportunities will be utilized for building additional support for the use of the WHAF map and tools. "," In FY23 DNR completed and delivered the WHAF for Lakes application that shares lake health data, health scores, health grades, and a scalable map for 3,000 lakes. The new application brought 2,500 online users in one month and increased annual use of WHAF applications to nearly 20,000 sessions. GIS staff coordinated with MPCA to deliver the annual updates to the Stream Protection Priorities data layer. Map data layers were added or updated as requested, with a total of 201 layers now available. WHAF staff reviewed final changes to the pending watershed boundary data update. WHAF training and support was provided upon request by agency partners, including presentations to Clean Water staff at DNR, MPCA and BWSR, as well as direct inquiries from individual users. Additional outreach included a quarterly newsletter sent to 5500 subscribers.   ",,,,292038,46891,,2,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2022,460000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. ","In FY22 DNR will enhance WHAF 2.0 with additional analytic tools. New data layers will be added to the map when it advances watershed understanding and builds our partnership with other organizations and agencies. GIS staff will coordinate with MPCA to annually deliver new streams added to the Stream Protection Priorities data layer. The project with the Lake Ecology Unit will develop summary charts that deliver key lake conditions within a watershed context. Additional user guidance with applied examples will be delivered. WHAF will begin steps to adjust health scores watershed reports and analysis to reflect the new watershed boundaries scheduled to be published in 2022. Analysis of climate projection data will be coordinated with Minnesota State Climatology office. Training will be provided for DNR and agency partners and outreach opportunities will be utilized for building additional support for the use of the WHAF map and tools. ","In FY22 DNR enhanced the WHAF Map with new data including the Stream Gage network. GIS staff coordinated with MPCA to deliver the annual updates to the Stream Protection Priorities data layer. User support added 14 new Use Examples and improved Map Help. The WHAF for Lakes project was coordinated with the Lake Ecology Unit to prepare a suite of lakes data and data summaries, including a Lake Health Score. Lake clarity data was acquired from the U of MN and a draft application to deliver the Lakes data was completed. WHAF staff prepared data products for the anticipated watershed boundary data update (boundary data publication delayed until FY23). The WHAF online application had 4500 users access the platform 6500 times. WHAF training and support was provided remotely upon request by DNR and agency partners, including the seventh year of U of MN classroom support and a joint training with MN Dept. of Health on drinking water risks. Additional outreach included a quarterly newsletter sent to 4900 subscribers. Two WHAF Team positions were filled after long vacancies, impacting accomplishments in FY22. ",,,,311468,24693,,1.36,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2021,425000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. ","In FY21 DNR will enhance WHAF version 2.0 with additional analytic tools. New data layers will be added to the map when it advances watershed understanding and builds our partnership with other organizations and agencies. GIS staff will coordinate with MPCA to double the number of streams included in the Stream Protection Priorities data layer. The historic land use analysis will be delivered as interactive land use charts at different watershed scales. Data analysis to summarize and deliver charts of wetland and lake conditions will be developed. Additional user guidance with applied examples will be delivered. WHAF products will sync to the new watershed boundary dataset when that data is published. Analysis of climate projection data will be coordinated with Minnesota State Climatology office. Training will be provided for DNR and agency partners and outreach opportunities will be utilized for building additional support for the use of the WHAF map and tools. ","In FY21 the DNR enhanced WHAF 2.0 with additional analytic tools and data including links to stream and groundwater monitoring networks and 'change over time' for three health scores. GIS staff coordinated with MPCA to double the number of streams in the Stream Protection Priorities data layer. The Land Use application was added to deliver current and historic land use cropping and water use as interactive charts at different watershed scales. The WHAF online application had 5000 users access the platform 7300 times. Additional user guidance and applied use examples were added to the WHAF map and the WHAF website. A project with the Lake Ecology Unit was initiated to deliver summary charts of lake conditions within a watershed context. WHAF training and support was provided remotely upon request by DNR staff and agency partners including University of Minnesota classroom support for the sixth consecutive year. Additional outreach included a quarterly newsletter sent to 4100 subscribers. ",,,,393883,55386,,2,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2020,421185,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1900000 the first year and $1900000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies. ","In FY20 DNR will enhance WHAF version 2.0 with additional tools; advanced location searches map sharing and use guides with applied examples. A tool will be developed to deliver interactive land use charts at different watershed scales. The programming code will be designed as a template for future tools. WHAF products will be prepared to sync with the new watershed boundary dataset when that data is published. Additional data for forest harvest and lake conditions will be added to the WHAF map. Analysis of climate projection data will be coordinated with Minnesota State Climatology office. Training will be provided for DNR and agency partners and outreach opportunities will be utilized for building additional support for the use of the WHAF map and tools. ","In FY20 the DNR enhanced the WHAF Map version 2.0 with improved location searches map sharing and watershed size at all spatial scales. The map delivers more than 180 GIS data layers. WHAF staff added 10 new data layers to the map including forest harvest lake conditions climate departures and drinking water concerns. A Map Tool Reference Guide and Map Process Guide were added to support users. A special IT project to analyze historic land use data was completed. WHAF products are prepared to sync with the new watershed boundary dataset when that data is published. Analysis of climate projection data was postponed pending additional data analysis by the Minnesota State Climatology office. WHAF training and support was provided remotely when request by DNR staff and agency partners. Quarterly newsletters were sent to 3200 subscribers that use the WHAF map and tools. ",,,,380165,44986,,2,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2019,336306,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1886000 the first year and $1886000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY19 DNR will complete the transition to version 2.0 of the Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) interactive web map. The watershed health scores website and map will be synced to match updated watershed boundaries. The 80 watershed health report cards will be updated and delivered online. Staff will complete four special projects: A project with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to prioritize streams for protection with the results delivered in the WHAF; A decision support tool in the WHAF to help DNR staff and local partners prioritize and target more intensive stream erosion studies; Integrating more groundwater and drinking water data in WHAF in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Health; and collaborating with the State Climatology Office to determine appropriate climate change data to deliver in the WHAF. Staff will continue to support WHAF users via direct email trainings and presentations; and a quarterly newsletter.","In FY19 the DNR transitioned to version 2.0 of the Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) interactive web map. Preliminary work to incorporate new watershed boundaries was completed additional work to sync products will occur when the watershed boundary dataset is published by MNIT. Other updates to WHAF website content were completed and included accessibility compliance. WHAF staff worked with interagency partners on several projects. DNR-MPCA Stream Protection Priorities were published and updated in the WHAF Map; a ‘Target’ tool was added to prioritize stream erosion studies; the State Climatology Office and WHAF staff coordinated to publish 81 Climate Summary reports for each major watershed and one statewide report. Each report summarizes the historic climate record for precipitation and temperature (1895-2018). New data was added to the WHAF online map including MPCA 2018 water quality impairments; MDH data related to drinking water; Bonanza Valley Groundwater Management Area project data; and climate trend data. WHAF staff provided direct user support trainings presentations and a quarterly newsletter reaching 2800 subscribers.",,,,322267,43667,,2,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2018,318607,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1886000 the first year and $1886000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY18 Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) staff will update and re-organize the WHAF website for a more intuitive user experience and to meet accessibility requirements. We will update WHAF Watershed Context Reports for all major watersheds and deliver them online. We will recalculate all average WHAF health index scores and update biology health scores. We will continue to coordinate on water quality analyses with the MN Pollution Control Agency and finalize our work on protection strategies for streams. We will develop and test the new WHAF 2.0 map application. We will update user support materials to reflect changes to the WHAF map. We will add modules for the Decision Support System to the WHAF 2.0 map. We will add WHAF use cases and user guidance documents. We will continue to assist Clean Water Fund-supported staff through training and outreach events. The interagency WHAF cohort group formed in FY17 will meet up to three times in FY18. We will continue publishing a quarterly WHAF Newsletter to support our growing subscriber list of public and private partners. ","In FY18 DNR reorganized the Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) website to improve the user experience and accessibility. WHAF 2.0 has new tools including one-click watershed delineation updated land cover charts and the ability to quickly see watershed health scores for any location. The 80 major watershed context reports were updated for accessibility and posted online. Six combined health scores were updated and a new score was added for ‘Steep Slopes near Streams.’ Coordination with MPCA allowed delivery of 2018 water quality impairment and assessment data and development of an interagency process to prioritize streams for protection. WHAF staff supported users with five training and outreach events collected feedback and responded to many requests for technical assistance. Staff continued publishing a quarterly newsletter with more than 2 400 public and private sector subscribers.",,,,297495,21112,,2.0,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2017,301962,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","(d) $1940000 the first year and $1940000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY17 we will continue to update health index scores to incorporate new data. Updates are planned for the Terrestrial Habitat Quality Groundwater Contamination Susceptibility and Species Richness health scores. We will coordinate with DNR Climate Change staff to add new data for climate vulnerability work. We will coordinate with MPCA to share water quality data and model results in the WHAF map. We will enhance the WHAF map to include saving and printing of individual health explorations. We will support agency staff working on WRAPS and 1W1P as requested. The WHAF will provide inputs for standard deliverables as part of a larger DNR effort to support WRAPS development. We will continue to bring additional modules of the Decision Support System online including guides for users as they evaluate watershed health and analyze trade-offs for decision making. We will continue to develop products that build a shared understanding of watershed health concepts including: updating and expanding three to five WHAF web pages with new content; training other DNR staff and key audiences; and publishing a quarterly WHAF newsletter to communicate with a growing user base.","In FY17 WHAF staff updated several health index scores and revised the Groundwater Susceptibility index using new groundwater data. Staff continued on biology health scores and climate change and made the MN Wildlife Action Plan available in online maps. They coordinated with the MN Pollution Control Agency to provide GIS analysis of watershed characteristics for a nutrient study and prioritization of streams for the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies process. They developed and distributed to DNR staff a GIS toolbox for custom land cover charts. Staff created a web platform that allows advanced WHAF users to view the statistical relationship between WHAF health scores and the quality of aquatic communities in Minnesota streams. A new web programmer on the WHAF staff improved map functions compliance with accessibility requirements and guidelines and the overall stability of the application. Upgraded LiDAR-based topography was added to the online map. Staff developed and tested additional modules of the WHAF Decision Support System including beta testing of an online interface. Staff provided support to WHAF users by presenting at 10 training and outreach events and with one-on-one assistance. One training session was attended by 15 Clean Water Fund-supported staff from multiple state agencies. We formed a cohort of Clean Water Fund-supported staff from three agencies to guide WHAF development. We developed a story map explaining watershed concepts. We reorganized and updated content and navigation for our web pages to be implemented in FY18. We continued to publish a quarterly WHAF newsletter to communicate with 1 900 subscribers.",,,,271849,30086,,2.0,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2016,316000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","(d) $1940000 the first year and $1940000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies.","In FY16 we will continue to refine and expand the suite of health index scores: update the non-point source and water quality assessments indices; add a metric of phosphorus risk; update the stream species index with current MPCA data; and calculate index trends over time. We will publish watershed health report cards for the 81 major watersheds. We will enhance the online WHAF site and map application with new functions to include: access to major watershed health report cards; health score trends over time; user selected health score comparisons; user map views that can be stored and shared; and watershed ecological context reports. We will work directly with DNR and MPCA staff working on WRAPS and watershed plans as requested and the WHAF will be used to provide inputs for standard deliverables as part of a larger DNR effort to systematically support WRAPS development. We will make the online Decision Support System live including guides that will walk users through an analysis of watershed health and provide a framework for decision making. We continue developing products that build a shared understanding of watershed health including: updating and expanding three to five WHAF web pages with new content; training other DNR staff and key audiences; and publishing a quarterly WHAF newsletter to communicate with a growing user base. ","In FY16 we refined and expanded the suite of health index scores. The work included updates to: Non-Point Source Index and Metric of Phosphorus Risk; Localized Pollution Source Index and six Pollution Metric Scores; Water Quality Assessment Index; Stream Species Quality Index and Metrics for Fish Macroinvertebrates and Mussels; Loss of Hydrologic Storage Index and Loss of Wetland Storage Metric. We provided access to GIS data layers related to each health score. We published watershed health report cards and ecological context reports for Minnesota’s 81 major watersheds. We enhanced the WHAF map so users can store and share map views and create a slideshow of maps. We worked with DNR and MPCA staff on WRAPS protection strategies and 1W1P pilot projects as requested. We participated in development of standard deliverables as part of a DNR effort to support WRAPS development. We enhanced watershed specific information such as land use summaries google earth flyovers and health summaries including expanded guidance to assist users. We completed a beta version of an online Decision Support System available for preliminary use by DNR staff. Three modules of the DSS will move to the WHAF website in FY17 based on hiring a new web programmer. Additional DSS modules will continue in development in FY17 to facilitate input and review by Subject Matter Experts. We continued developing products that build a shared understanding of watershed health including expanded WHAF web content; training other DNR staff and key audiences; and published a quarterly WHAF newsletter for our subscriber list of more than 1400 users.",,,,201865,24165,,2.0,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2015,258755,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1850000 the first year and $1850000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies including regional technical assistance for TMDL plans and development of a watershed assessment tool in cooperation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. By January 15 2016 the commissioner shall submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources policy and finance providing the outcomes to lakes rivers streams and groundwater achieved with this appropriation and recommendations. ","In FY15 the WHAF team will review all 18 of the WHAF Health index scores add at least two new indices and update four to six indices using new data. Trends in health over time will be generated at the watershed and catchment scale and a web-based delivery mechanism will be designed. A decision support system for applying the Watershed Health Assessment Framework by diverse resource managers will be delivered online. Ongoing direct outreach using the WHAF to support clean water work by the DNR and agency partners will continue. WHAF program staff will coordinate with Information Technology staff to deliver updated watershed health information when new input data becomes available.","In FY15 the WHAF team added five new index scores in the water quality component ad updated five watershed health index scores with new data and improved analysis. We made index updates available to the public through the WHAF online map. The updated index scores are also available as GIS data directly for use by DNR staff and for the public via download from MN Geospatial Commons. We calculated trends over time for land use and crop trends over time (2001 2006 and 2011) and designed a way to show those trends for any watershed the user selects. The trend data is also available for download from the MN Geospatial Commons. We re-designed the WHAF online map to improve the user interface and to add new features including buttons for navigating between watershed scales. We created narrated instructional videos and other guides to help WHAF users tap into the WHAF’s new features. We also started a WHAF newsletter which now has over 1000 subscribers. We designed a preliminary Decision Support System (DSS) which is not yet ready to go online. Some products that support the DSS (including the land use summary charts and enhanced access to additional data and web services) have been developed and are available now. Members of our team took training on Structured Decision Making which provides a framework for designing the DSS. This training slowed our delivery timeline but will make the final product more rigorous and consistent. We directly supported WRAPS work by the DNR and our agency partners and the WHAF was used without direct support in a number of WRAPS – one example is DNR and MPCA staff involved in Stressor ID using the WHAF together to diagnose problems where the fish community indicates poor stream health. We also helped DNR staff use WHAF for One Watershed One Plan pilot planning efforts in the North Fork Crow River Yellow Medicine and Root River watersheds.",,,,226481,1220,,1.8,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2014,100000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1850000 the first year and $1850000 the second year are for developing targeted science-based watershed restoration and protection strategies including regional technical assistance for TMDL plans and development of a watershed assessment tool in cooperation with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. By January 15 2016 the commissioner shall submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees and divisions with jurisdiction over environment and natural resources policy and finance providing the outcomes to lakes rivers streams and groundwater achieved with this appropriation and recommendations. ","In FY14 new outreach tools will help users apply health index scores and principles to planning and decision making. Explanatory video text and graphics will explain healthy watershed principles at multiple scales. Outreach materials will be available to help users apply health assessments at various scales from statewide to major river basin major watershed and local projects. Health trend data will be developed for several health indices to show changes in the health of Minnesota’s watersheds over time. Staff will participate directly with DNR and PCA staff in applying healthy watershed principles for 3 to 5 projects.","In FY14 the Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) online web application was introduced to diverse citizen and agency audiences. This resulted in the WHAF being used for: training of civic leaders involved in watershed issues; internal DNR projects and processes; coordination with MPCA and other agency partners; and reporting watershed health status by a variety of agency and citizen watershed organizations. Resources were added to the WHAF website to ensure ease of use. Instructional videos were posted at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/whaf/explore/index.html to help users apply health assessments at various scales from statewide to major river basin major watershed and local projects. Staff started updating health scores based on the new (2011) National Land Cover Data. Changes in health scores over time are currently in review and developers are working on delivering health trends through the web application. Three additional health indices were downscaled and/or improved in FY 14 including Hydrologic Storage Terrestrial Habitat Quality and Stream Species Quality. Staff worked with MPCA to apply healthy watershed principles to stressor identification reports Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies DNR planning processes (Groundwater Management Areas Parks and Trails Whitewater Watershed Learning Center Park Plan Update Process) and water quality work for the Snake River Pomme de Terre Lower Minnesota River and Pine River watersheds.",,,,81502,1219,,1.0,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2013,100000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1730000 the first year and $1730000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved impaired waters list in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D and for development of a watershed assessment tool.","In FY 13 DNR will deliver Watershed Health Assessment scores and to a smaller watershed (catchment) scale to support the exploration of watershed systems at more local level. Guidance Documents will lead users through a consistent approach for applying Watershed Health Assessment Framework products. A new web interface is in development that will enhance the exploration of complex systems information for resource managers and interested citizens.","In FY 13 half of the watershed health index scores (9 of 18) were calculated statewide to the subwatershed (catchment) scale providing health scores for more than 10 000 individual catchments. A newly designed web interface released at the end of the FY13 allows users to explore health assessment scores and 30 additional GIS data layers at multiple scales. An additional online tool uses MN DNR watershed delineations to instantly identify the upstream area for a selected catchment providing summary information about land use in the upstream area. The WHAF team also completed new health assessment work using data collected by MN DNR Statewide Mussel Survey MPCA Stream Survey IBI Data State Water Use Data and USGS Stream Flow Data.",,,,144058,924,,1.0,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2012,100000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(d)","$1730000 the first year and $1730000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved impaired waters list in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D and for development of a watershed assessment tool.","In FY12 DNR will deliver a Decision Support Tool to assist managers in applying the watershed health scores to strategic planning and decision making. The GIS Data used for health scores will be readily available to users. Innovative outreach products will bring a systems perspective to a broad audience. Data access will improve the coordination of efforts to improve watershed health. ","In FY12 DNR completed web delivery of Watershed Health Assessment scores and explanatory text. The Watershed Health Assessment Framework was delivered in a series of workshops to assist DNR managers in applying the watershed health scores to strategic planning and decision making. The GIS Data used for health scores is readily available to users. Innovative outreach products are in development that will bring a systems perspective to a broad audience. Data access will improve the coordination of efforts to improve watershed health.",,,,74542,21159,,1.0,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2011,118000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(c)","$1050000 the first year and $1050000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved Impaired Waters List in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D.","In FY 11 DNR will deliver Watershed Health Scores for all 81 major watersheds available through the DNR website including a map interface for scores supporting explanatory text and downloadable products. Products will inform managers and citizens using a systems framework to compare watershed health across Minnesota.","In FY 11 DNR delivered Watershed Health Scores for all 81 major watersheds on the DNR website. A map interface supporting explanatory text and downloadable products are available to managers and citizens. The WAT is being used by resource managers and others to apply an ecological systems approach to understand and address health challenges in our watersheds.",,,,,,,,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25358,"Watershed Health Assessment Framework",2010,110500,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(c)","$1050000 the first year and $1050000 the second year are for TMDL development and TMDL implementation plans for waters listed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved Impaired Waters List in accordance with Minnesota Statutes chapter 114D.","In FY10 DNR will develop health scores for all 81 major watersheds in Minnesota web-based delivery and interpretation of scores 5 year cycle of score generation for monitoring trends implementation plans based on scoring.","In FY 10 DNR completed health scores for all major watersheds. The scores were prepared for release and a basic web map interface was completed. Project staff also drafted text for the Watershed Assessment Tool website and compiled an extensive literature review and supporting documentation in a database.",,,,,,,,,,"The Watershed Health Assessment Framework (WHAF) is a web-based tool for resource managers and others interested in the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. The framework uses five ecological components to organize and deliver information about watershed health conditions in Minnesota. The five components are hydrology, connectivity, biology, geomorphology, and water quality. Statewide GIS data from DNR and partner agencies are used to calculate health scores that reveal similarities and differences between watersheds. Patterns at the major watershed and sub-watershed (catchment) scale help resource managers identify vulnerabilities and target efforts for the greatest benefit. The WHAF website provides details about each health score and key concepts for understanding watershed systems. The WHAF Watershed Map makes complex issues easier to visualize. Developed in 2012, this interactive map now delivers 41 health scores organized by the five components of watershed health, together with over 200 related data layers. A matrix tool summarizes the health scores as an interactive table, and a land cover tool summarizes landscape and water use change over time.The WHAF also delivers downloadable Major Watershed reports; the Watershed Context Report, Watershed Climate Summary, and Watershed Health Report Card. The Stream Protection Priorities for WRAPS data layer (an interagency product) is now updated annually in the WHAF Map. A new WHAF for Lakes application provides health scores, maps, and data summaries for different aspects of lake health. WHAF trainings, presentations, online use guides and a quarterly newsletter support those working in the evolving field of watershed science. WHAF Watershed Health Scores and WHAF Lake Health Scores are also available through Minnesota's GeoCommons for use in GIS analysis. ","The DNR and agency partners have been charged with creating Healthier Watersheds for Minnesota. The Watershed Health Assessment Famework (WHAF) creates health scores that compare the ecological health of Minnesota's watersheds. This baseline assessment is important for organizing efforts to improve the ecological health of Minnesota. Following health trends over time will help managers adapt to the complex ecological relationships that interact to create healthy watersheds. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Knudsen,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","801 South Oak Street","Lake City, MN",MN,55041,651-299-4022,beth.knudsen@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-health-assessment-framework-0,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2025,350000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(g)","$650,000 the first year and $650,000 the second year are for applied research and tools, including maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries, streams, and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data and for assessing the effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","In FY25 MNIT staff at DNR EWR will continue their stewardship role for Minnesota’s authoritative lidar data and watershed data, which will include: Continuing research and development on Minnesota’s new second generation, high-density lidar data. Working with the Minnesota Geospatial Information Office (MnGeo) to develop a hierarchical and seamless statewide data architecture that will provide organized data management of the new lidar and efficient dissemination of products to the public. Creation of new workflows for development of official lidar- derived 3D digital elevation products.  Key products from this work will include digital elevation models (DEM), topographic contours, and high-density Hydrographic Position Index (HPI).  These data products will serve watershed modeling needs such as hydro-terrain and landscape applications, hydraulic and hydrologic design projects, and flood prediction and reduction models. Watershed delineation updates using lidar-derived data. Ongoing collaboration and development of digital dam breachline datasets.  This work consists of management of existing data and creating new breachlines where the data doesn’t exist.   Collaboration with agencies and committees at the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR), DNR, MPCA, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Geospatial Advisory Council.   Continued leadership of 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo), 3DGeo Workgroups, and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team. MNIT staff at DNR EWR will also continue to provide subject matter expertise in research and development of foundational digital hydrography data products and applications of the data for government agencies, watershed partners, and public end users.  The focus of this work will be lidar-derived hydrography.  These data are used in water quality and quantity projects to promote watershed health, landscape resiliency, environmental planning and decision making, and hydrologic modeling across Minnesota.   ",,,,,,,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2024,350000,"M.L. 2023, Ch. 40, Article 2, Section 5(g)","$650,000 the first year and $650,000 the second year are for applied research and tools, including maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries, streams, and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data and for assessing the effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","In FY24 MNIT staff at DNR EWR will continue their data stewardship role for Minnesota’s authoritative lidar and watershed data. The updated watershed delineation dataset completed in FY23 will be published for public use as the DNR Watershed Suite. Staff will also publish a report on the results from the FY23 pilot project that explored the value and efficacy of Clean Water funded digital elevation model (DEM) breachlines in new high-resolution lidar DEMs. Research and development will continue to explore new workflows to create authoritative lidar-derived DEMs, topographic contours, and high-density Hydrographic Position Index (HPI) from new lidar data. DNR MNIT Staff will continue their lidar and watershed collaboration and leadership roles with teams at the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR), DNR EWR, the Geospatial Advisory Council 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo) Workgroups, and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team. The data stewardship and leadership roles of MNIT staff at DNR EWR provides subject matter expertise in development of foundational data products and application of the data for government agencies, citizens, and other watershed partners. These data are used in water quality and quantity projects to promote watershed health, resilience, and modeling across Minnesota. ","In FY24 MNIT staff at DNR continued their watershed and lidar data stewardship roles. This work included data research and development and stakeholder collaboration.  The staff served as subject matter advisors on Clean Water Fund projects with BWSR and DNR EWR. They also served in leadership roles on many teams of the MN Geospatial Advisory Council - 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo) and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team (DNR GeoWRT). This collaborative work ensures watershed and lidar related data meets the needs of federal, state, and local governments for prioritizing and targeting implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. MNIT staff at DNR published the updated watershed delineation dataset for public use.  This product known as the DNR Watershed Suite serves as Minnesota’s official watershed map, which serves thousands of watershed projects across the state.  Staff also published a report on the results from the FY23 pilot project that explored the value and efficacy of Clean Water funded Digital Dam Breachline applications in Minnesota’s new high-resolution second generation lidar DEMs.  These results were presented at the annual Esri User Conference in California and the Minnesota GIS/LIS Conference. The 3DGeo Culvert Data Standard Subgroup continued to work and hold quarterly meetings for the establishment of a culvert data standard.  When complete the standard will guide culvert inventories with standardized attributes for systematic data sharing.  DNR MNIT staff continued to provide subject matter expertise in lidar data acquisition and the creation of lidar deliverables such as DEMs, contours, and Hydrographic Position Index (HPI). These authoritative lidar products will serve watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) development, and One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) programs, hydrologic modeling initiatives, and Clean Water projects.   ",,,,282992,,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2023,280000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$535000 the first year and $530000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","In FY23 MNIT staff at DNR will continue the role of stewardship for state lidar data, digital elevation models (DEM), the MnTOPO website, and watershed data. Staff will continue collaboration with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR), the Geospatial Advisory Council 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo), and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team (DNR GeoWRT). The Watershed Delineation dataset will be published for public use following DNR EWR approval of changes that impact authoritative and regulatory applications. The Culvert Data Standard Workgroup will hold a kickoff meeting to launch the team, followed by regular monthly meetings. The Standard will help facilitate Clean Water and hydrologic modeling initiatives. The DEM Hydro-modification Subgroup will continue to develop methodologies and processes related to hydro-modification of high resolution lidar-derived DEMs. The Subgroup will research new techniques and tools for identifying culvert locations and developing new hydrography from DEMs derived from MN’s new high-density lidar. This work will inform MN’s future hydrography development projects as well as the USGS 3D Hydrography program. Staff will collaborate with 3DGeo on implementation of the new statewide Tile Indexing Scheme in support of storage and maintenance of MN’s lidar holdings and dissemination through MNTOPO. The Tile Indexing Scheme will be published to the MN Geospatial Commons. With new lidar data becoming available in FY23 and beyond, MNIT staff will participate in reviewing 3DGeo lidar data deliverables for completeness and identification of concerns. They will serve as subject matter experts in the creation of lidar deliverables such as DEMs, contours, and HPI. The review of these data support research and development of new workflows for integration into software platforms and Clean Water programs. Solutions are being identified, documented, and shared with partners to better assist them with working with these high-density datasets. "," In FY23 MNIT staff at DNR continued their data stewardship roles. This work includes data development and collaboration. The staff served as subject matter advisors on Clean Water Fund projects with BWSR and DNR EWR. They also served in leadership roles on many teams of the MN Geospatial Advisory Council - 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo) and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team (DNR GeoWRT). This collaborative work ensures watershed and lidar related data meets the needs of federal, state, and local governments for prioritizing and targeting implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. MNIT staff at DNR held several meetings with DNR EWR and other state and federal agency staff to review watershed outlet locations and naming conventions resulting in agency approved authoritative watershed boundaries. The 3DGeo Culvert Data Standard Subgroup held a kickoff meeting to launch this new team and followed that by hosting quarterly meetings. The work on the Culvert Standard is ongoing, when complete it will help facilitate Clean Water and hydrologic modeling initiatives. With guidance and expertise provided by the DNR MNIT staff, the DEM Hydro-modification Subgroup completed the pilot project that reviewed the role of existing data developed with Clean Water Funds for use with new high resolution lidar-derived DEMs. Results were compiled and a report is in development. This work will inform Minnesota’s future hydrography development projects and the USGS 3D Hydrography Program.  DNR MNIT staff continued to provide subject matter expertise in lidar data acquisition and the creation of lidar deliverables such as DEMs, contours, and Hydrographic Position Index (HPI). The 3DGeo Tile Indexing Scheme was implemented into the lidar data and published to the MN Geospatial Commons for public use. These authoritative lidar products will serve watershed restoration and protection strategy (WRAPS) development, and One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) programs. ",,,,294302,7388,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2022,285000,"M.L. 2021 First Special Session Ch. 1 Art. 2 Sec. 5(g)","$535000 the first year and $530000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality. ","In FY22 MNIT staff at DNR will continue their role of stewardship for state lidar data the MnTOPO website and watershed data. Staff will continue collaboration with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) the Geospatial Advisory Council 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo) and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team. The Watershed Delineation dataset will be published for public use. The initial Culvert Data Standard Workgroup will hold their first meetings. Comprised of interested parties who have current culvert datasets this knowledge base will inform development of the Culvert Data Standard. Metadata and supporting documentation for the DNR Travel Time tool will be completed and the tool will be made available to the public. The DEM Hydro-modification Subgroup will continue to develop methodology and processes related to hydro-modification of high resolution lidar-derived digital elevation models. This research and its practical applications will be documented to inform watershed delineation processes into the future. ","In FY22 MNIT staff at DNR continued collaborating with BWSR as subject matter advisors on Clean Water Fund projects, served on the MN Geospatial Advisory Council - 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo), and served lead roles on the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team (DNR GeoWRT). This collaborative work ensures consistent utilization of hydrography related data needed by local governments for prioritizing and targeting implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. Progress was made on the Watershed Boundary Dataset but was not published as planned. MNIT Staff worked with DNR EWR to incorporate and approve updates that impact authoritative and regulatory applications of the dataset. Research and development explored applying new workflows to create high-density Hydrographic Position Index (HPI) from new lidar data. Work continues on establishing the State Culvert Standard and exploring the ability of new lidar to identify culverts. This initiative was strengthened by MNIT staff establishing a Workgroup comprised of members from counties, SWCDs, and state agencies. MNIT staff led the 3DGeo DEM Hydro-modification Subgroup in collection of existing breachline datasets for use in MN’s new high-resolution lidar-derived digital elevation models (DEM).  This assessment determined the effort required to digitize new breachlines or modify existing breachline geometry for proper hydrologic connectivity. Staff also worked with DNR MNIT and BWSR to complete the DNR Travel Time Tool update and published on the MN Geospatial Commons data portal. Staff collaborated with 3DGeo partners to create a new statewide tile indexing scheme for storing, managing, and disseminating lidar data and other geospatial products. Research and development work started on working with new lidar point clouds and high resolution DEM’s. Efficiencies and best practices are being documented and shared with partners to better assist them with working with these high-resolution datasets. ",,,,278558,27041,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2021,285000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$700000 the first year and $700000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY21 MNIT staff at DNR will continue their role of stewardship for state lidar data the MnTOPO website and watershed data. Staff will continue their cross-agency collaboration with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) the Geospatial Advisory Council 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo) and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team. Additionally staff will be working with DNR on the public release of the updated statewide watershed dataset the first major update release since 2011. A new update to the statewide Hydrographic Position Index (HPI) will also be completed for application in water resource tools and visualization assessments of the landscape. Work will begin on writing Minnesota's geospatial culvert data standard to establish a single commonly accepted set of attribute specifications for transferring and aggregating culvert data in Minnesota for a wide variety of water resource applications. Staff will work with BWSR DNR and 3DGeo on the quality control and assessment of digital dam breachline deliverables provided to the state as part of the Tillage and Erosion Survey Program and the updating of DNR's Digital Elevation Model Travel Time Tool. ","In FY21 MNIT staff at DNR continued collaborating with BWSR as subject matter advisors on Clean Water Fund projects served on the Minnesota Geospatial Advisory Council - 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo) and served lead roles on the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team. This collaborative work ensures consistent utilization of hydrography related data needed by local governments for prioritizing and targeting implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. Staff harmonized the federal Watershed Boundary Dataset with DNR Catchment Dataset using the U.S. Geological Survey toolset. Updating existing Hydrographic Position Index (HPI) expanded into research using new lidar data for an updated HPI. Establishing the foundation for a state culvert standard continues current work focused on the ability of new lidar to identify culverts. The quality control of digital dam breachlines started with staff reviewing deliverables for completeness and integration into a digital elevation model that will serve the BWSR Tillage and Erosion Survey Program. Staff also worked with DNR MNIT and BWSR technicians to complete the DNR Travel Time Tool update.",,,,265810,19419,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2020,280000,"M.L. 2019 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$700000 the first year and $700000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY20 MNIT staff at DNR will continue stewardship of state lidar data on the MnTOPO website and watershed data. Staff will continue their cross-agency collaboration with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources two committees of the Geospatial Advisory Council (Standards and 3D Geomatics Committees) and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team working towards publication of state watershed culvert and lidar data standards. These standards ensure consistent utilization of hydrography related data needed by local governments for prioritizing and targeting implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. Staff will complete three special projects: release an update to Minnesota’s authoritative watershed datasets; write technical papers to convey new findings and protocols bringing greater consistency to LiDAR digital elevation models and hydrography data products; participate in the 3D Geomatics Committee led effort to write a Lidar Acquisition Plan that strives to bring new high-density lidar to Minnesota. New lidar will enhance Minnesota's existing digital elevation and watershed data for hydro-terrain analysis tools."," In FY20 MNIT staff at DNR continued stewardship of state lidar data on the MnTOPO website and watershed data. Staff continued their cross-agency collaboration with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) as subject matter advisors on Clean Water Fund projects served on the Minnesota Geospatial Advisory Council - 3D Geomatics Committee (3DGeo) and served lead roles on the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team. This collaborative work ensures consistent utilization of hydrography related data needed by local governments for prioritizing and targeting implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. Staff completed the most recent update to Minnesota’s authoritative watershed dataset. 3DGeo Committee contributions include writing a LCCMR proposal for lidar acquisition and DEM hydro-modification completion of writing the Minnesota Lidar Plan and establishment of Minnesota’s first high definition lidar data collection under the state’s Lidar Plan scheduled for spring 2021. This new lidar data will update Minnesota’s existing digital elevation and watershed data. ",,,,261613,21052,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2019,260000,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY19 Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT) staff at the DNR will continue stewardship of state LiDAR (light detection and ranging) on the MnTOPO website and related watershed delineation data. Staff will continue to collaborate with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) and two committees of the Governor’s Geospatial Advisory Council (Standards Committee and 3D Geomatics Committee) toward publication of a state standard to ensure consistent processing of LiDAR digital elevation data needed by local governments for prioritizing and targeting the implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. The Standards Committee will formally review and publish the standard. Staff will draft technical papers to convey new findings and protocols bringing greater consistency to LiDAR digital elevation models watercourse and watershed hydrography data products. The 3D Geomatics Committee will help disseminate this information to other Minnesota LiDAR and spatial data users. Also in FY19 staff will complete a major watershed delineation update and revision and provide related education and outreach to users.","In FY19 MNIT staff at DNR continued: stewardship of state lidar data on the MnTOPO website and related watershed delineation data; collaboration with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources Minnesota’s Geospatial Advisory Council (Standards Committee and 3D Geomatics Committee) and the DNR Geospatial Water Resource Team; documented protocol for the Watershed Update Project; and assembled digital dam breachline data from state funded projects. This work ensures consistent development and processing of digital elevation models and hydrography data needed by local governments for prioritizing and targeting the implementation projects identified in their watershed management plans. The Watershed Delineation Update project was not completed in FY19 as planned because the project scope expanded; it will be finalized in FY20.",,,,266557,30920,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2018,248238,"M.L. 2017 Regular Session Ch. 91 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; and assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality.","In FY18 Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) staff at the DNR will continue stewardship of Minnesota’s LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and watershed data holdings including making LiDAR data available on the MnTOPO website. Staff plan to publish technical papers finalized in FY17 about standards for hydro-modified digital elevation models (DEMs). Hydro-modified DEMs are needed to run models that help local governments prioritize and target watershed management projects. These efforts will help the DNR and the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) accelerate LiDAR-based data development for local governments engaged in conservation planning and project implementation through the One Watershed One Plan program.","In FY18 Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) staff at the DNR continued stewardship of state LiDAR (light detection and ranging) data accessible on the MnTOPO website and related watershed delineation data. Staff continued collaborating with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) on a state standard for processing LiDAR digital elevation data needed by local governments engaged in watershed planning (One Watershed One Plan) for prioritizing and targeting implementation projects. Staff added key technological advancements and stakeholder feedback to the draft standard but did not publish it in FY18 as planned. ",,,,239009,,,2.0,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2017,223000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY17 Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT) staff at the DNR will continue stewardship of Minnesota’s LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and watershed data holdings. Research and development will continue as staff work toward publishing the digital elevation model (DEM) hydro-modification guidance developed in FY16. This information will continue to support data development for local governments engaged in the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) program. Work will continue to focus on conservation planning and targeting tools that require LiDAR-derived DEMs. Technical papers will convey new findings and protocols to bring greater consistency to Minnesota’s authoritative DEM watercourse and watershed hydrography data products. In FY17 the DNR river ecologist will: (1) Continue statistical validation and improvements in the coding and usability of the geographic information system (GIS) tools created for stream type and valley type classification; and (2) Begin developing a GIS layer showing completed of stream and valley type classification. The layer will be limited to places where GIS and field classifications have been compared. The goal will be to expand this layer statewide in the future.","In FY17 Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) staff at the DNR continued stewardship of Minnesota’s watershed boundary and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) data holdings. Staff continued to manage LiDAR data and make it accessible on the MnTOPO website. Staff also collaborated with the MN Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) toward systematic statewide hydro-modification of LiDAR digital elevation models (DEMs). Hydro-modified DEMs are needed to run models that help local governments prioritize and target watershed management projects. Staff finalized technical papers about standards for hydro-modified DEMs. All of these efforts support planning and project implementation by local governments engaged in the One Watershed One Plan program.",,,,388596,,,2.0,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2016,223000,"M.L. 2015 First Special Session Ch. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","(g) $675000 the first year and $675000the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing a biomonitoring database.","In FY16 the DNR GIS Hydrologist will continue to coordinate the storage accessibility maintenance and use of LiDAR data and watershed data. Work will result in efficiencies in data use tools and training. A major work product will be example hydro-modified digital elevation models and guidance for developing such models so that work with watershed models at the local level will be done consistently and improvements to the state’s LiDAR-based digital elevation model can be shared and used statewide. The DNR River Ecologist will continue comparing GIS to field classifications of stream types and valley types. When the work is done it will be written up in a technical paper. Once the methods have been accepted as statistically valid staff will work on using the new method to create a GIS layer of stream classifications. The initial GIS layer for stream and valley classifications will likely be limited by location of stream comparison reaches (field and GIS) with plans to expand this layer statewide in the future. ","In FY16 Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT) staff at the DNR continued stewardship of Minnesota’s watershed boundary and LiDAR (light detection and ranging) data holdings. Ongoing LiDAR data management and coordination continued in support of data accessibility for Minnesota. Staff collaborated with the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR) toward systematic statewide hydro-modification of LiDAR digital elevation models (DEMs). Hydro-modified DEMs are needed to run models that help local governments prioritize and target watershed management projects. Four technical papers were written and five projects were developed in support of this work including a study to compare the results of different degrees degree of hydro-modification. All of this information will help BWSR support data development for local governments engaged in the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) program. Other key work included continued collaboration with the US Geological Survey along Minnesota’s northern boundary to harmonize US and Canadian watershed datasets. This partnership has led to better information for watershed modeling and targeting of locations for best management practices. In FY16 the DNR river ecologist rebuilt a previously developed geographic information system (GIS) tool to help staff classify stream valley types. The new version enables staff to incorporate regionally specific data which will make the tool work better across Minnesota’s many varying landscapes. Improvements were also made in the processing speed and ease of use of the tool. Staff also began work to ensure the tool is statistically valid and began writing a technical paper about the tool.",,,,231928,,,2.0,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2015,190000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY15 the DNR GIS Hydrologist will continue to manage the effort of coordinating LiDAR data and watershed data as the LiDAR data steward and watershed data steward respectively. Through this work efficiencies in data utilization tool development and training will facilitate water resource management and Clean Water initiatives across Minnesota. Advancements in MnTOPO including map service updates alternative hill shades for topographic viewing and advanced LiDAR-derived products to identify water conveyance features on the landscape will be coordinated and implemented by the GIS Hydrologist. The DNR River Ecologist will determine final stream type and valley type classifications derived from desktop tools as well as compare field surveyed data to these final classifications. Statistical analysis will be used to determine if there is a significant difference between classifications using both methods.","In FY15 the MNiT@DNR Geographic Information System (GIS) Hydrologist continued to serve as Minnesota’s watershed and LiDAR data steward; we collaborated with USGS to harmonize watershed delineations with Canadian data and the federally managed watershed boundary dataset (WBD). Because of this partnership Minnesota has better information for watershed modeling and targeting locations for best management practices. We continued to coordinate storage and availability of LiDAR data for Minnesota. We finished a new product called hydrographic position index; it is now publicly available for use in GIS. We also crafted a plan to support the Board of Water and Soil Resources with terrain analysis data and the use of the new PTMApp planning tool both of which are being used in One Watershed One Plan pilot programs. The DNR River Ecologist researched GIS techniques to classify stream and valley types. Using Minnesota’s LiDAR data set and other data custom programming tools were developed to automate GIS procedures. Classifications made with the automated system were compared to field-based stream classifications at select locations. The next step in the process is a statistical analysis to see if the GIS method gives similar results to the field-based method.",,,,170155,,,2.0,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2014,190000,"M.L. 2013 Ch. 137 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$675000 the first year and $675000 the second year are for applied research and tools including watershed hydrologic modeling; maintaining and updating spatial data for watershed boundaries streams and water bodies and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data; assessing effectiveness of forestry best management practices for water quality; and developing an ecological monitoring database. ","In FY14 the DNR GIS Hydrologist will continue to manage the effort of coordinated LiDAR data and tool development training and its applications for water resource management and Clean Water initiatives. As the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee Chair the DNR GIS Hydrologist will continue developing naming and use standards for LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data products. For example DNR will establish standards for “hydrologic conditioning” (removal of digital dams) for new high resolution digital elevation models. DNR will also conduct training workshops and webinars related to hydrology and the use of LiDAR information. The DNR GIS Hydrologist will produce and make available advanced spatial analysis tools and products to identify water conveyance features on the landscape. These tools will greatly enhance the ability of local watershed managers to “see” landscape features like steep slopes or drainage pathways allowing much better targeting of conservation practices.","In FY14 the DNR GIS Hydrologist continued to serve as Minnesota’s Watershed Data Steward; the DNR collaborated with USGS to harmonize watershed delineations with Canadian data and the federally managed watershed boundary dataset (WBD). Because of this partnership Minnesota has better spatial information for watershed management activities such as locating water quality practices and watershed modeling. As the MN LiDAR data steward and the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee Chair the DNR GIS Hydrologist continued the work of LiDAR coordination for Minnesota. As part of this responsibility the DNR GIS Hydrologist functioned as the lead coordinator in the published release of the internet portal for viewing and downloading LiDAR data known as MnTOPO. Additionally several outreach and education training sessions were conducted to promote MnTOPO and proper LiDAR data usage. The GIS Hydrologist facilitated the development of the LiDAR naming standards for Minnesota which resulted in the recently completed overhaul of the entire LiDAR dataset. This work also advanced the writing of LiDAR standards by developing new LiDAR terminology for use in Minnesota. The DNR GIS Hydrologist defined a suite of terminology that will guide the development and management of digital elevation models intended for hydrologic and water resource applications. Advanced LiDAR derived products to identify water conveyance features on the landscape were not created because additional staff were not available to complete this work. The DNR River Ecologist began developing a procedure for classifying stream types and valley types in Minnesota using LiDAR data. An outline of the proposed process for GIS classification was developed which details the necessary metrics and protocols. Survey data from the Clean Water Legacy Specialists from each DNR region were gathered for future validation analysis.",,,,149268,,,1.7,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2013,235000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY13 DNR will continue the ongoing work of conducting watershed delineations by request and begin to coordinate the use of LiDAR data for development of the next generation of watershed delineations for Minnesota. The DNR GIS Hydrologist will manage the effort of coordinated LiDAR data development training and its applications for water resource management and Clean Water initiatives as the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee Chair. This LiDAR work will include three LiDAR Hydrology training workshops for outstate-Minnesota over the next year. The DNR will produce advanced LiDAR derived products to identify water conveyance features on the landscape that will facilitate CW initiatives dependent on understanding the hydrology of the landscape. Finally DNR will continue its work with the USGS and Natural Resources Conservation Service and International Joint Commission to harmonize watershed delineations along the Canadian border as watersheds get refined to smaller scales for precision conservation and water resource management.","In FY13 the DNR GIS Hydrologist continued to serve as Minnesota’s Watershed Data Steward; the DNR partnered with USGS NRCS and the International Joint Commission to harmonize watershed delineations with Canadian data more accurately reflecting drainage areas coming from Canada. The result is better spatial information for watershed management activities such as locating water quality practices and watershed modeling. As the Minnesota LiDAR Research and Education Committee Chair the DNR GIS Hydrologist coordinated LiDAR data development training and its applications for water resource management across Minnesota. This collaborative work was administered through 12 monthly internet meetings by a team of GIS and LiDAR experts from across the state. Additionally these responsibilities resulted in three LiDAR Hydrology training workshops for outstate-Minnesota and one at the Minnesota GIS/LIS Conference.",,,,99492,24437,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2012,235000,"M.L. 2011 First Special Session Ch. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 6(g)","$1725000 the first year and $1725000 the second year are for shoreland stewardship TMDL implementation coordination providing technical assistance to the Drainage Work Group and Drainage Management Team and maintaining and updating data. Of this amount $235000 each year is for maintaining and updating watershed boundaries and integrating high-resolution digital elevation data with watershed modeling and $40000 each year is for a biomonitoring database. TMDL implementation coordination efforts shall be focused on major watersheds with TMDL implementation plans including forested watersheds.","In FY12 DNR will continue to conduct watershed delineations by request. DNR will broaden the number of people using watershed data and tools for clean water related initiatives. DNR's watershed delineator will continue to update the DNR Catchment data with the last 2 years of tracked changes and coordinate the use of LiDAR data and LiDAR training as the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee Chair. Finally DNR will work with the USGS and Natural Resources Conservation Service and International Joint Commission to harmonize watershed delineation along the Canadian border.","In FY12 DNR GIS Hydrologist Watershed Data Steward completed the delineations of 30 special request watersheds for CW work and hosted the 2012 International Joint Commission’s Transboundary Hydrographic Data Harmonization meeting during February to harmonize watershed delineations along the Canadian border. The DNR GIS Hydrologist promoted the use of LiDAR data and application of the technology for Minnesota as the Chair of the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee. This work included the continuation of LiDAR training for water resource managers in seven workshops across the state.",,,,72703,43561,,0.8,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2011,190000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","In FY11 DNR will work with United States Geological Survey (USGS) to update the watershed boundary datasets with DNR Catchment geometry. Staff will integrate LiDAR data and conduct LiDAR training to facilitate LiDAR data utilization in water-related applications. DNR will also assist the USGS in the completion of the WBD watershed dataset and continue to advance the use of DNR Catchments as core data for the State's clean water initiatives.","In FY11 DNR watershed hydrologists completed work with USGS for Watershed updates and used LiDAR-derived digital elevation models for a detailed delineation of 158 shallow lake watersheds. As the MN LiDAR Research and Education Committee Chair DNR's watershed delineator developed and taught LiDAR training courses and coordinated the implementation of LiDAR for use in the DNR and the State.",,,,,,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,
25360,"Watershed Delineation",2010,180000,"M.L. 2009 Ch. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 5(a)","$1240000 the first year and $2460000 the second year are for assisting in water quality assessments in supporting the identification of impaired waters.","In FY10 DNR will initiate watershed delineations for shallow lakes and 2 500 basins between 50-100 acres and update 10 watershed delineations with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and/or completed Drainage Modernization data. ","In FY10 DNR's watershed delineator mapped drainage areas of 257 shallow lakes in four Major Watersheds and used LiDAR data to complete watershed delineations for two major watersheds. This work was temporarily suspended until technology evolved to more efficiently analyze LiDAR derived products.",,,,,,,,,,"This project delineates and maps watersheds (drainage areas) of lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands for the state of Minnesota and provides watershed maps in digital form for use in geographic information systems. These maps become the basis for clean water planning and implementation efforts. ","A watershed is an area of land that drains to a common body of water. The natural characteristics of a lake, river, stream, or wetland are determined by its watershed's size, shape, vegetation, soils, geology, and topography. Land uses like urban development, agriculture, mining, or logging can contribute increased runoff and pollution from the watershed to the receiving water body. Because the health of a water resource so strongly linked to its watershed, understanding watersheds is key to understanding strategies needed for clean water. ",,2009-07-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sean,Vaughn,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources","800 Oak Savanna Ln SW","Cambridget, MN",MN,55008,"(763) 689-7106",sean.vaughn@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Mapping, Modeling, Planning, Research, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Department of Natural Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watershed-delineation-1,,,,