"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"
33531,"2015 Accelerated Implementation Grant- Stormwater",2015,81000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result in stormwater planning options that prioritize, target, and measure the effectiveness of Best Management Practices. ",,,20250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",81000,2707,"Members for Mississippi Headwaters Board are: ",,"Mississippi Headwaters Board","Local/Regional Government","The grant will use local data to develop stormwater planning options that prioritize, target, and measure the effectiveness of Best Management Practices and allow local city officials to make decisions on stormwater Best management Practices that reduce pollutants in the stormwatershed. ",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Terrill,"Mississippi Headwaters Board",,,,,218-824-1189,timt@mississippiheadwaters.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Itasca",,"Leech Lake River, Mississippi River - Brainerd, Mississippi River - Grand Rapids, Mississippi River - Headwaters",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2015-accelerated-implementation-grant-stormwater,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Nicole Clapp ",
36711,"2016 Erosion and Tillage Transect Project",2016,500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(n) ",,"County, watershed, and state wide estimates of soil erosion caused by water and wind ",,,,,500000,,,0.5,"University of Minnesota ","Local/Regional Government","These funds are being used to systematically collect data and produce statistically valid estimates of the rate of soil erosion and tracking the adoption of high residue cropping systems in in the 67 counties with greater than 30% land in agricultural row crop production. Designed to establish a long term program in Minnesota to collect data and produce county, watershed, and state wide estimates of soil erosion caused by water and wind along with tracking adoption of conservation measures to address erosion. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,"Matt ",Drewitz,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(507) 344-2821",matt.drewitz@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen",,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2016-erosion-and-tillage-transect-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Nicole Clapp",No
10024706,"2017 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Clearwater SWCD)",2017,122750,"SWCD Local Capacity Services 2017 - Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(o)","SWCD Local Capacity Services 2017 - [SWCD Local Capacity Services 2017] (o) $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous-year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The second-year appropriation cancels if new buffer requirements are not enacted in 2015.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","Work was completed per the approved work plan and included increasing capacity in the areas of riparian zone managerment, excess nutrients and soil erosion.","Achieved proposed outcomes",22750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",122750,24912,"Members for Clearwater SWCD are: Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",0.15,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas?Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",,,2017-01-05,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 ",Bagley,MN,56621,"218-694-6845 x 4",lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-swcd-local-capacity-services-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
36639,"2017 Ramsey Conservation District Community Partners",2017,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(h)",,"3 tons of sediment/year, 9 lbs of phosphorus/year, and 10 acre-feet of runoff/year","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 7.1517 lbs of phosphorus, 1.129 tons of sediment, and 6.5436 acre-feet per year of water volume.","achieved proposed outcomes",37500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,3,,,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this program is to engage community groups for the installation of community accessible rain gardens and other water quality best management practices in Ramsey County. The goal is to install 6-12 storm water best management projects that will help protect and improve water quality of surrounding lakes. The installed practices will reduce an estimated 10 acre-feet of storm water runoff, 9 pounds of phosphorous, and 3 tons of sediment annually. Significant measurable outputs, with development of long-term partnerships, are primary objectives for this program. ",,,,2020-04-09,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Lochner,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7273,joseph.lochner@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-ramsey-conservation-district-community-partners,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Community Partners pass through, recipient Board unknown at this time ","Marcey Westrick",
36712,"2017 Erosion and Tillage Transect Project",2016,500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(n) ",,"County, watershed, and state wide estimates of soil erosion caused by water and wind ",,,,,500000,,,0.5,"University of Minnesota ","Local/Regional Government","These funds are being used to systematically collect data and produce statistically valid estimates of the rate of soil erosion and tracking the adoption of high residue cropping systems in counties with greater than 30% land in agricultural row crop production. Designed to establish a long term program in Minnesota to collect data and produce county, watershed, and state wide estimates of soil erosion caused by water and wind along with tracking adoption of conservation measures to address erosion. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,"Matt ",Drewitz,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(507) 344-2821",matt.drewitz@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Isanti, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen",,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-erosion-and-tillage-transect-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Nicole Clapp",No
10024729,"2018 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 3 - Technical Service Area)",2018,240000,"Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2018 - FY18-19 CWF: Minnesota Laws of 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(c)","Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2018 - $3,325,000 the first year and $4,275,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, including local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements of supplements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners. ","Funds were used five engineering staff who provided engineering assistance for over 50 member SWCD projects","Achieved proposed outcomes",24000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",240000,,,,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-07-27,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,R.C.,Boheim,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","4215 Enterprise Circle ",Duluth,MN,55811,218-723-4629,rc.boheim@southstlouisswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-3-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024746,"2018 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Kanabec SWCD)",2018,130000,"SWCD Local Capacity Services 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(n) (BWSR SWCD Local Capacity 2018)","SWCD Local Capacity Services 2018 - [SWCD Local Capacity Services 2018] $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","Work was completed per the approved work plan and included increasing capacity in the area of soil erosion.","Achieved proposed outcomes",23032,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",130000,62286,"Members for Kanabec SWCD are: Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",0.64,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas?Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",,,2017-08-31,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 ",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-swcd-local-capacity-services-kanabec-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024762,"2018 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Pine SWCD)",2018,105000,"SWCD Local Capacity Services 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(n) (BWSR SWCD Local Capacity 2018)","SWCD Local Capacity Services 2018 - [SWCD Local Capacity Services 2018] $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","Work was completed per the approved work plan and included increasing capacity in the areas of soil erosion.","Achieved proposed outcomes",5000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",105000,81217,"Members for Pine SWCD are: Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas?Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",,,2017-08-31,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N ",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-swcd-local-capacity-services-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024786,"2018 - Buffer Law (Kanabec SWCD)",2018,10000,"Buffer Law 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e) (BWSR Buffer Law 2018)","Buffer Law 2018 - [Buffer Law 2018] $3,875,000 the first year and $5,875,000 the second year are to restore or preserve permanent conservation on riparian buffers adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, to keep water on the land in order to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. This appropriation may be used for restoration of riparian buffers permanently protected by easements purchased with this appropriation or contracts to achieve permanent protection for riparian buffers or stream bank restorations when the riparian buffers have been restored. Up to $1,920,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","This grant program provided funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities. Funds for 0.08 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",10000,,"Members for Kanabec SWCD are: Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",0.08,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-08-31,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 ",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-law-kanabec-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024790,"2018 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2018,10000,"Buffer Law 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e) (BWSR Buffer Law 2018)","Buffer Law 2018 - [Buffer Law 2018] $3,875,000 the first year and $5,875,000 the second year are to restore or preserve permanent conservation on riparian buffers adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, to keep water on the land in order to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. This appropriation may be used for restoration of riparian buffers permanently protected by easements purchased with this appropriation or contracts to achieve permanent protection for riparian buffers or stream bank restorations when the riparian buffers have been restored. Up to $1,920,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","This grant program provided funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities. Grantee completed work under an approved work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",10000,10000,"Members for Pine SWCD are: Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-08-31,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N ",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-law-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10025610,"2018 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Aitkin SWCD)",2018,126000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (n)","$11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 14.03 lbs of Phosphorus, 14.37 tons of Sediment, 4.45 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",29232,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",126000,45675,"Bob Janzen,Bob Roseberg,Dennis Thompson,Erin Loeffler,Franklin Turnock,Jacob Granfors,Jake Granfors,Janet Smude,Kaysie Maleski,Kyle Fredrickson,Lori Nelson,Samuel Seybold,Stephanie Finch,Thomas Fasteland,Veronica Lundquist,Wayne Anderson",0.46408046,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",2017-08-31,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 ",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-swcd-local-capacity-services-aitkin-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10007031,"2019 Well Sealing Cost-Share, Ramsey County SWCD",2019,100000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(b) ","for grants to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of these funds may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units.","We can quantify the number of wells sealed with grant funds, estimated at 115-140 based on past average costs.","The County provided cost-share funding to permanently sealed 120 wells in targeted areas within Ramsey County. Wells sealed were within the County but outside of the boundaries for the Capitol Region Watershed District and the City of North St. Paul, which operate their own well-sealing cost-share programs. ","achieved proposed outcomes",114538,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",95955,1300,"Members for Ramsey Conservation District are: Gwen Willems, Lena Buggs, Mara Humphrey, Margaret Behrens, Paul Gardner",,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey County SWCD is applying to continue the implementation of its popular and successful well sealing cost-share program to help protect the groundwater, especially in highly vulnerable drinking water supply management areas, by permanently and professionally sealing between 115 and 140 abandoned wells in the county.",,"Projects and Practices 2019",2019-01-01,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andrea,Prichard,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7274,andrea.prichard@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-well-sealing-cost-share-ramsey-county-swcd,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024921,"2019 - Watershed Based Funding Metro (Ramsey County)",2019,44200,"Watershed Based Funding Metro 2019 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(m) (BWSR Soil Erosion and Tillage Transect)","Watershed Based Funding Metro 2019 - (a) $4,875,000 the first year and $4,875,000 the second year are for a pilot program to provide performance-based grants to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","A study that details the number and locations of high, medium, and low-ranking potential project sites for holding and re-using stormwater for irrigation purposes. The study will also identify water quality benefits of reuse projects were applicable.","The funds were used to complete a comprehensive re-use study and tool that achieved a 90% success rate in identifying parcels with re-use potential to generate a prioritized list of potential project areas that are suitable for stormwater reuse irrigation. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",4812,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",44200,3404,,0.49,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-09-11,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street ",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-watershed-based-funding-metro-ramsey-county,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024922,"2019 - Watershed Based Funding Metro (Ramsey-Washington Metro WD)",2019,205606,"Watershed Based Funding Metro 2019 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(m) (BWSR Soil Erosion and Tillage Transect)","Watershed Based Funding Metro 2019 - (a) $4,875,000 the first year and $4,875,000 the second year are for a pilot program to provide performance-based grants to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","This project will reduce phosphorus by 33 pounds per year, total suspended solids by 2 tons per year, and stormwater volume by 26 acre-feet per year to Wakefield Lake. In addition, this project will reduce phosphorus by 1 pound per year, total suspended solids by 0.1 tons per year, and stormwater volume by 0.9 acre-feet per year to Battle Creek Lake and Kohlman Creek.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of38 pounds of Phosphorus, 2 tons of Sediment, and 57 acre-feet of Volume Reduced.","Achieved proposed outcomes",266340,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",205606,,"Members for Ramsey-Washington Metro WD are: Cliff Aichinger, Dianne Ward, Larry Swope, Pamela Skinner, Val Eisele",0.02,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","This project will improve the water quality of lakes in Ramsey and Washington Counties. This will be accomplished by: 1) installation of filtration basins adjacent to Wakefield Lake to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution, and 2) construction of raingardens on private property that filter stormwater runoff thereby reducing sediment and nutrient pollution to Battle Creek Lake and Kohlman Creek. This project is funded through the Ramsey County and Washington County allocations of the Watershed-Based Funding Pilot Program for the Seven County Metropolitan Area.",,,2018-09-11,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Ahlborg,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","2665 Noel Drive ","Little Canada",MN,55117,651-792-7950,paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-watershed-based-funding-metro-ramsey-washington-metro-wd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024925,"2019 - Watershed Based Funding Metro (Vadnais Lake Area WMO)",2019,59039,"Watershed Based Funding Metro 2019 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(m) (BWSR Soil Erosion and Tillage Transect)","Watershed Based Funding Metro 2019 - (a) $4,875,000 the first year and $4,875,000 the second year are for a pilot program to provide performance-based grants to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","This project will reduce total phosphorus by 3-6 pounds per year to Goose Lake.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 4 pounds of Phosphorus. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",59600,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",59039,,"Members for Vadnais Lake Area WMO are: Dan Jones, Ed Prudhon, Marc Johannsen, Marty Long, Rob Rafferty, Robert Uzpen",0.18,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","Local/Regional Government","This project will conduct a subwatershed feasibility study to identify and prioritize project locations for retrofit of stormwater best management practices. The project will also include installation of the highest priority stormwater improvement practice to reduce nutrient pollution to Goose Lake. This project is funded through the Anoka County and Ramsey County allocations of the Watershed-Based Funding Pilot Program for the Seven County Metropolitan Area.",,,2018-09-11,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dawn,Tanner,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","800 East County Road E ","Vadnais Heights",MN,55127,651-204-6070,dawn.tanner@vlawmo.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-watershed-based-funding-metro-vadnais-lake-area-wmo,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024929,"2019 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 3 - Technical Service Area)",2019,240000,"Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2019 - FY18-19 CWF: Minnesota Laws of 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(c)","Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2019 - $3,325,000 the first year and $4,275,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, including local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements of supplements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners. ","Funds were used to maintain qualified engineering staff with appropriate technical ability or certifications to work with landowners to implement conservation practices within Area 3 TSA. Maintain a licensed Conservation Engineer. Provided engineering service to member SWCDs. Employed on P.E., on E.I.T, and three engineering technicians.","Achieved proposed outcomes",24000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",240000,,,,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-09-25,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,R.C.,Boheim,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","4215 Enterprise Circle ",Duluth,MN,55811,218-723-4629,rc.boheim@southstlouisswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-3-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024930,"2019 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area)",2019,240000,"Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2019 - FY18-19 CWF: Minnesota Laws of 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(c)","Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2019 - $3,325,000 the first year and $4,275,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, including local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements of supplements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners. ","Funds were used towards the salary of engineering staff, allowing them to assist member SWCDs with design and implementation of projects.","Achieved proposed outcomes",88519,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",240000,7000,,,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-09-25,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Watson,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","7151 W 190th St Ste 125 ",Jordan,MN,55352,952-492-5425,brian.watson@co.dakota.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-4-metropolitan-swcds-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024931,"2019 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area)",2019,240000,"Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2019 - FY18-19 CWF: Minnesota Laws of 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(c)","Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2019 - $3,325,000 the first year and $4,275,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, including local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements of supplements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners. ","Funds were used for staff hours, Purchased a Trimble R12. This upgraded equipment will assist in carrying out engineering and technical assistance tasks throughout the 11 county work area, provide 3.4 FTE engineering staff, designing and implementing 112 projects","Achieved proposed outcomes",24000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",240000,10000,,2.53,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-09-25,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerad,Bach,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","1160 S Victory Drive ",Mankato,MN,56001,507-345-1051,jerad.bach@blueearthswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-6-south-central-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10025617,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Clearwater SWCD)",2019,118200,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (n)"," $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 592.52 lbs of Nitrogen, 30.93 lbs of Phosphorus, 902.95 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",18200,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",118200,17715,"Alroy Lewis,Brielle Prokosch,Chad Severts,Chester Powell,John Gunvalson,Kaleb Buesing,Lori Buell,Marty Cobenais",0.71743295,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 ",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10025621,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Kanabec SWCD)",2019,102500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (n)"," $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in building local capacity to address soil erosion and water storage and treatment. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",102500,50203,"Darren Mayers,Deanna Pomije,Gene Carda,Jerah Mattson,Jon Sanford,Kevin Belkholm,Kim Johnson,Nick Smetana,Norma Heggernes,Stephanie Paulsen",1.125,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 ",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-kanabec-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10025622,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Pine SWCD)",2019,100000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (n)"," $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 8.75 tons of Sediment, 1.43 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",100000,,"Dan Benzie,Doug Odegard,Erin Loeffler,Gerald Weis,Jake Dale,Jerry Telker,Jill Carlier,Katie Petzel,Kelly Henry,Maggie Kuchenbaker,Megan Lindberg,Paul Swanson,Twyla Hill,Zach Van Orsdel",,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N ",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024843,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Ramsey County)",2019,100000,"SWCD Local Capacity Services 2019 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(n)","SWCD Local Capacity Services 2019 - [SWCD Local Capacity Services 2019] $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in building capacity for Riparian Zone Management and Excess Nutrients resource concerns. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",100000,,,0.93,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government","Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas?Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",,,2018-08-22,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street ",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-ramsey-county,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024863,"2019 - Buffer Law (Brown SWCD)",2019,30000,"Buffer Law 2019 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e)","Buffer Law 2019 - [Buffer Law 2019] $3,875,000 the first year and $5,875,000 the second year are to restore or preserve permanent conservation on riparian buffers adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, to keep water on the land in order to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. This appropriation may be used for restoration of riparian buffers permanently protected by easements purchased with this appropriation or contracts to achieve permanent protection for riparian buffers or stream bank restorations when the riparian buffers have been restored. Up to $1,920,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","This grant program provided funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities. Funds for 0.68 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",60000,5000,"Members for Brown SWCD are: Brandon Anderson, Craig Fischer, Greg Roiger, Jeff Nielsen, Mark Wellner",0.68,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW ","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-brown-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024869,"2019 - Buffer Law (Clearwater SWCD)",2019,20000,"Buffer Law 2019 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e)","Buffer Law 2019 - [Buffer Law 2019] $3,875,000 the first year and $5,875,000 the second year are to restore or preserve permanent conservation on riparian buffers adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, to keep water on the land in order to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. This appropriation may be used for restoration of riparian buffers permanently protected by easements purchased with this appropriation or contracts to achieve permanent protection for riparian buffers or stream bank restorations when the riparian buffers have been restored. Up to $1,920,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","This grant program provided funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities. Funds for 0.08 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",20000,,"Members for Clearwater SWCD are: Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",0.08,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 ",Bagley,MN,56621,"218-694-6845 x 4",lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024890,"2019 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2019,10000,"Buffer Law 2019 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e)","Buffer Law 2019 - [Buffer Law 2019] $3,875,000 the first year and $5,875,000 the second year are to restore or preserve permanent conservation on riparian buffers adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, to keep water on the land in order to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. This appropriation may be used for restoration of riparian buffers permanently protected by easements purchased with this appropriation or contracts to achieve permanent protection for riparian buffers or stream bank restorations when the riparian buffers have been restored. Up to $1,920,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","This grant program provided funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities. Funds for 0.04 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",5740,5740,"Members for Pine SWCD are: Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.04,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N ",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10025616,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Aitkin SWCD)",2019,126000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (n)"," $11,000,000 the first year and $11,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for matching grants to soil and water conservation districts based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 7.15 lbs of Phosphorus, 8.9 tons of Sediment, 5.66 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",26000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",126000,22000,"Bob Janzen,Bob Roseberg,Dennis Thompson,Erin Loeffler,Franklin Turnock,Jacob Granfors,Jake Granfors,Janet Smude,Kaysie Maleski,Kyle Fredrickson,Lori Nelson,Samuel Seybold,Stephanie Finch,Thomas Fasteland,Veronica Lundquist,Wayne Anderson",2.923850575,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-aitkin-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10010662,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Kanabec SWCD)",2020,134492,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (n)","$12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.","This grant invests in building the capacity of local soil and water conservation districts. The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations. Grantee completed an initial request identifying their funding needs and the connection to their state approved, locally adopted plan.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",134492,68601,"Darren Mayers,Deanna Pomije,Gene Carda,Jerah Mattson,Jon Sanford,Kevin Belkholm,Kim Johnson,Nick Smetana,Norma Heggernes,Stephanie Paulsen",1.158045977,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-09-17,2022-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-kanabec-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010688,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Pine SWCD)",2020,125603,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (n)","$12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.","This grant invests in building the capacity of local soil and water conservation districts. The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations. Grantee completed an initial request identifying their funding needs and the connection to their state approved, locally adopted plan.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",125603,125603,"Dan Benzie,Doug Odegard,Erin Loeffler,Gerald Weis,Jake Dale,Jerry Telker,Jill Carlier,Katie Petzel,Kelly Henry,Maggie Kuchenbaker,Megan Lindberg,Paul Swanson,Twyla Hill,Zach Van Orsdel",2.295019157,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-09-17,2022-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010728,"2020 - Buffer Law (Brown SWCD)",2020,30000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (e)","$2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","These grants provide funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",30000,3000,"Alan Gleisner,Bill Eckstein,Brad Augustin,Craig Fischer,Dru Larson,John Shea,Mark Wellner,Melanie Krueger,Nicole Schultz,Rae Runck",0.357279693,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-09-16,2022-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-buffer-law-brown-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010631,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Aitkin SWCD)",2020,139872,"Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, ARTICLE 2, Sec. 7(n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",139872,22860,"Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland, Wayne Anderson",1.836685824,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-12-19,2023-02-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-aitkin-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010645,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Clearwater SWCD)",2020,126341,"Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, ARTICLE 2, Sec. 7(n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"As a result of this grant: - Soil health program implemented on 691 acres and resulted on pollution reduction of 557 tons/year soil loss and 160 lbs/year phosphorous - two forest stewardship plans were provided to landowners 47 acres of Forage and Biomass plantings were installed via no-till drill which provided pollution reductions of 43 tons/year soil loss and 11.8 lbs of Phosphorous - the SWCD also used the funding to hire an additional staff person and increase staff training and education outreach to landowners. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",126341,22791,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",0.783524904,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-12-19,2023-06-21,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-clearwater-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010693,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Ramsey County)",2020,108931,"Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, ARTICLE 2, Sec. 7(n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",108931,,,0.851532567,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-12-04,2023-02-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010778,"2020 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2020,10000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(f)","(f) $4,750,000 the first year and $4,750,000 the second year are to purchase, restore, or preserve riparian land adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, by easements or contracts, to keep water on the land to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. Up to $507,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account. ","These grants provide funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",1883,1883,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.117337165,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-01-31,2023-02-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jill,Carlier,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N Sandstone, MN 55072",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-buffer-law-pine-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010783,"2020 - Buffer Law (Ramsey County)",2020,3000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(f)","(f) $4,750,000 the first year and $4,750,000 the second year are to purchase, restore, or preserve riparian land adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, by easements or contracts, to keep water on the land to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. Up to $507,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account. ","These grants provide funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",3000,600,,0.028735632,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-12-04,2023-01-24,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-buffer-law-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010752,"2020 - Buffer Law (Kanabec SWCD)",2020,10000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(f)","(f) $4,750,000 the first year and $4,750,000 the second year are to purchase, restore, or preserve riparian land adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, by easements or contracts, to keep water on the land to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. Up to $507,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account. ","These grants provide funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",7276,,"Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",0.100095785,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-04-24,2023-02-21,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 Mora, MN 55051",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-buffer-law-kanabec-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010735,"2020 - Buffer Law (Clearwater SWCD)",2020,20000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(f)","(f) $4,750,000 the first year and $4,750,000 the second year are to purchase, restore, or preserve riparian land adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams, and tributaries, by easements or contracts, to keep water on the land to decrease sediment, pollutant, and nutrient transport; reduce hydrologic impacts to surface waters; and increase infiltration for groundwater recharge. Up to $507,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account. ","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",20000,4093,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",0.181034483,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-12-19,2024-02-06,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-buffer-law-clearwater-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022748,"2021 - One Watershed One Plan (Clearwater SWCD)",2021,246586,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(i)","(One Watershed One Plan)(i) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for assistance, oversight, and grants to local governments to transition local water management plans to a watershed approach as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D.","Grantee submitted a detailed project plan and work plan. Key milestones include selection of a plan consultant; establishment of committees, notifications, and an initial planning meeting; creation of a draft plan; formal plan review and public hearing; approval of the plan by BWSR; local adoption; and grant reporting.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",132577,4728,"Members for Clearwater SWCD are: Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"One Watershed One Plan Planning Grants provide funding and assistance for the development of a multi-jurisdictional, watershed-scale water plan.",2021-03-02,2023-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 ",Bagley,MN,56621,,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-one-watershed-one-plan-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022924,"2021 Metro Mississippi East Ramsey-Washington Metro WD",2021,93042,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(a)","(a) $21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for:","This project will result in a Retrofit 2 tree trench systems and 5 raingardens in a commercial parking lot that will treat stormwater runoff before discharging to Kohlman Creek. The practices will annually reduce the volume of stormwater runoff discharging from the parking lot by 16,958 cubic feet (0.34 acre-feet) and capture 1,142 pounds (0.57 tons) of total suspended solids and 6.2 pounds of phosphorous annually. The retrofit will also provide a reduction in impervious surfaces by 6,675 square feet (~40 parking stalls). ","This project has resulted by Installing 2 tree trench systems and 4 raingardens to treat stormwater runoff from 36% (4 acres) of the parking lot area. The practices provided a reduction in the volume of stormwater runoff discharging from the site by 191,228 cubic feet (4.39 acre-feet) annually and capture 6.2 pounds of phosphorous and 1,142 pounds (0.57 tons) of total suspended solids each year. 50 parking stalls were eliminated to construct the practices. One less raingarden was installed than originally proposed due to site constraints in final design, however, the pollution reduction goals for the grant were achieved/exceeded. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",796039,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",93042,,"Members for Ramsey-Washington Metro WD are: Cliff Aichinger, Dianne Ward, Larry Swope, Pamela Skinner, Val Eisele",,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","The Target North St. Paul Stormwater Retrofit project will target phosphorus removal from stormwater runoff. This runoff receives limited treatment before discharging to Kohlman Creek, a waterbody impaired for excess nutrients. This project is one of many efforts RWMWD has undertaken to improve the water quality of Kohlman Lake and the downstream waterbodies. The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is responsible for the protection and restoration of the water quality of 20 lakes and 5 creeks within its boundary. Permit and voluntary cost share programs serve to slowly redevelop the watershed to the benefit of these water bodies. However, additional projects are needed, not only to help meet water quality goals but to implement green infrastructure in areas that need extra restoration and protection. This effort results in one of those projects and also works with a large commercial property in the creation of future stewards of the watershed district that can help to carry on RWMWD?s mission and promote its work. RWMWD is proposing to install 2 tree trench systems and 5 rain gardens and will remove about 40 parking stalls (a reduction of 6,675 sf in impervious area). This project will help reduce stormwater runoff volumes by 16,958 cubic ft, total suspended solid loads by 1,142 pounds per year, and phosphorus loads by 6 pounds per year to Kohlman Creek. ",,,2021-03-10,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Ahlborg,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","2665 Noel Drive ","Little Canada",MN,55117,651-792-7950,paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-mississippi-east-ramsey-washington-metro-wd,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",2
10022933,"2021 Metro Mississippi East - Lower Mississippi River WMO",2021,93042,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(a)","(Watershed Based Implementation Funding)(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","A prioritized project list which identifies the location, extent, cost and pollutant reduction benefits to repair ravine erosion as well as the location, cost, and pollutant reduction benefits of feasible stormwater quality and rate control projects.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Lower Mississippi River WMO are: Chris Hartzell, Jill Smith, Karen Reid, Leslie Stoy, Lyle Hanzal, Mary Jeanne Schneeman, Max Wallin, Richard Williams, Scott Deyo, Sharon Lencowski, Tom Sutton",0.13,"Lower Mississippi River WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Mississippi River is a priority in the overall LMRWMO Watershed Management Plan and is impaired for sediment and nutrients (phosphorus). There are many areas along the Mississippi River that are experiencing stream bank or ravine erosion and resulting a large sediment and phosphorus load to the River. However, the extent of that erosion and highest sources is unknown. This project will study the entirety of the direct drainage watersheds to the Mississippi River within the LMRWMO and identify a comprehensive and ranked water quality improvement project list for future implementation in those subwatersheds, focusing on erosion issues as well as stormwater management projects.",2021-03-10,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joe,Barten,"Lower Mississippi River WMO","4100 220th St W Ste 102 ",Farmington,MN,55024,,joe.barten@co.dakota.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Dakota, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-mississippi-east-lower-mississippi-river-wmo,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022946,"2021 Metro Miss. River East - Vadnais Lake Area WMO",2021,93042,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(a)","(Watershed Based Implementation Funding)(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","Partition 1 (Cost Share): 0.3 lbs of TP reduction annually; construction on average of at least 1 BMP annually. Partition 2 (subwatershed BMP): 0.3 lbs/TP annual loading reduction upon implementation of project. ",,,2386,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Vadnais Lake Area WMO are: Dan Jones, Ed Prudhon, Marc Johannsen, Marty Long, Rob Rafferty, Robert Uzpen",0.22,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"The first partition of the WBIF grant funding will be implemented to provide additional funding to VLAWMO's Landscape Cost Share program to implement at least 1 BMP annually ('21-'23), with an annual reduction of at least 0.3 lbs/TP. The Cost Share partition of the grant will target the Lambert Creek, Goose Lake, and Gem Lake subwatersheds, and will implement newly-updated VLAWMO Cost Share Program policy for 2021, partnering with local partners to target upcoming street and stormwater projects. The second partition of grant funds will be targeting nutrient-impaired waterbodies within 5 subwatersheds, VLAWMO will implement a BMP within the Gilfillan-Tamarack-Black-Wilkinson-Amelia, Birch Lake, or Goose Lake subwatershed. This project will be chosen using completed or future feasibility studies, resulting in a reduction of at least 0.3 lbs/TP per year. ",2021-02-12,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dawn,Tanner,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","800 East County Road E ","Vadnais Heights",MN,55127,,dawn.tanner@vlawmo.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-miss-river-east-vadnais-lake-area-wmo,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022965,"2021 Metro Mississippi East Watershed - Capitol Region Watershed District",2021,93039,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(a)","(a) $21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for:","This project will install 25-curb cut raingardens in priority subwatersheds that will treat stormwater runoff and reduce the phosphorous load discharging to Como and McCarron?s Lakes by 6 pounds/year. Three raingardens will be constructed in the McCarrons subwatershed and 23 in the Como Lake subwatershed. ","This project has resulted by 21 raingardens in total were constructed ? 18 raingardens were installed in the Como Subwatershed which provide treatment stormwater runoff discharging to Como Lake. Three raingardens were constructed in the McCarrons subwatershed, which treat stormwater runoff discharging to McCarron?s Lake. The total annual phosphorous load captured by all raingardens is 6.02 pounds per year. The raingardens also reduce the volume of stormwater runoff discharging to the lakes by 2.8 acre-feet per year. Less raingardens were installed than expected due to landowner interest. However, pollution reductions goals for the grant for this activity were slightly exceeded. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",9304,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",93039,,"Members for Capitol Region WD are: Hawona Sullivan Janzen, Joseph Collins, Mary Texer, Rick Sanders, Shawn Murphy",,"Capitol Region WD","Local/Regional Government","Installation of approximately 25 curb-cut rain gardens in priority subwatersheds. Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Division has completed 90% designs and are incorporating final design modifications based on comments from our partner Cities (St. Paul and Roseville). Three rain gardens are proposed in the McCarrons subwatershed and 23 are proposed in the Como Lake subwatershed. ",,"Installation of approximately 25 curb-cut rain gardens in priority subwatersheds. Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Division has completed 90% designs and are incorporating final design modifications based on comments from our partner Cities (St. Paul and Roseville). Three rain gardens are proposed in the McCarrons subwatershed and 23 are proposed in the Como Lake subwatershed. ",2021-02-12,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Nate,Zwonitzer,"Capitol Region WD","595 Aldine St ","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-644-8888,nzwonitzer@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-mississippi-east-watershed-capitol-region-watershed-district,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10013907,"2021 - Buffer Law (Aitkin SWCD)",2021,8600,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (e)","$2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","These grants provide funding and assistance for buffer law implementation. Eligible activities include assistance to support drainage system mapping and map review, landowner outreach, landowner technical and financial assistance, equipment purchases, and other buffer law implementation activities.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",8600,,"Bob Janzen,Bob Roseberg,Dennis Thompson,Erin Loeffler,Franklin Turnock,Jacob Granfors,Jake Granfors,Janet Smude,Kaysie Maleski,Kyle Fredrickson,Lori Nelson,Samuel Seybold,Stephanie Finch,Thomas Fasteland,Veronica Lundquist,Wayne Anderson",0.06848659,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-09-21,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-aitkin-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013817,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Aitkin SWCD)",2021,139872,"The Laws of Minnesota Session Laws 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",139872,67200,"Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland, Wayne Anderson",1.095306513,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-12-02,2023-12-29,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-aitkin-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013824,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Brown SWCD)",2021,124559,"The Laws of Minnesota Session Laws 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"The grant targets four resource concern areas -Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations. Grantee completed an initial request identifying their funding needs and the connection to their state approved, locally adopted plan. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",124559,10659,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",1.384099617,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-11-12,2023-05-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW Sleepy Eye, MN 56085","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-brown-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013848,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Kanabec SWCD)",2021,134492,"The Laws of Minnesota Session Laws 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",134492,66904,"Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",1.200191571,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-02-01,2023-03-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 Mora, MN 55051",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-kanabec-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013874,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Pine SWCD)",2021,125603,"The Laws of Minnesota Session Laws 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",125603,40954,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",1.322796935,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-05-13,2023-02-07,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jill,Carlier,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N Sandstone, MN 55072",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-pine-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013879,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Ramsey County)",2021,108931,"The Laws of Minnesota Session Laws 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",108931,,,1.043582375,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-03-19,2023-12-04,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013831,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Clearwater SWCD)",2021,126341,"The Laws of Minnesota Session Laws 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (n)","(n) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to one percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",126341,7063,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-12-30,2024-06-10,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-clearwater-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10013914,"2021 - Buffer Law (Brown SWCD)",2021,25800,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (e)","(e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds where used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county. ","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",25800,2500,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",0.307471264,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-11-12,2024-09-27,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW Sleepy Eye, MN 56085","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-brown-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10013921,"2021 - Buffer Law (Clearwater SWCD)",2021,17200,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (e)","(e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",17200,,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",0.176724138,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-12-30,2024-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-clearwater-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10013938,"2021 - Buffer Law (Kanabec SWCD)",2021,8600,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (e)","(e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",3686,,"Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",0.081896552,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-02-01,2024-04-08,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jaren,Peplinski,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 Mora, MN 55051",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,jaren@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-kanabec-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10013964,"2021 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2021,8600,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (e)","(e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",2817,2817,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.097222222,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-05-13,2024-03-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N Sandstone, MN 55072",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-pine-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10013969,"2021 - Buffer Law (Ramsey County)",2021,2580,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (e)","(e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",2580,580,,0.024904215,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-03-19,2024-01-02,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022937,"2021 WBIF - Lower St. Croix Watershed Partners",2021,1264531,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(a)","(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","Cumulative phosphorus load reduction of 915 lb/yr, as measured at priority waterbodies (Structural Ag BMPs: 300 lb/yr; Non-structural Ag/Urban BMPs: 400 lb/yr; Structural Urban BMPs: 200 lb/yr; Wetland Restorations: 15 lb/yr).","This project funded implementation of structural management practices (stream and ravine stabilization, stormwater management, cattle exclusion), cover crops and conservation tillage, and wetland restorations in the Lower St. Croix Watershed. The work resulted in a reduction of 1,922 pounds per year of phosphorus. Funds paid for outreach in the watershed via a dedicated conservation agronomist, shared services educator, and in partnership with the East Metro Water Resources Education Program. Funds also covered costs of staff time to develop an enhanced street sweeping program and analyze lakes and subwatersheds to inform future implementation efforts. Most work was done in priority areas and addressed phosphorus, which is a high priority in the Lower St. Croix comprehensive watershed management plan. Work was completed with a one-year extension to account for staffing changes and to ensure proper vegetation of a stream restoration. The Lower St. Croix Watershed Implementation Partnership reported that over $2,000,000 of non-WBIF funds from local, state, federal, and non-government organization sources were leveraged during the grant period to implement their comprehensive watershed management plan.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",502635,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",1264531,110257,"David Tollberg, Justin Wilson, Lance Petersen, Matt Hardy, Rick Cedergren",4.241858238,"Chisago SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Lower St. Croix (LSC) Partnership will implement projects and practices in order to achieve a cumulative phosphorus reduction of 915 lb/yr to priority waterbodies identified in Table 5-2 and Table 5-3 of the LSC Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP). Projects and practices will include structural agricultural BMPs, structural urban BMPs, non-structural ag and urban BMPs, and wetland restorations. The number of practices/BMPs implemented will be dependent on progress toward measurable outcomes such as phosphorus and total suspended solids load reductions. In order to implement the agricultural practices, the LSC Partnership will hire or contract with an Agronomy Outreach Specialist, who will be a certified agronomist. The LSC Partnership will also hire or contract with a part-time basin-wide Educator who will supplement/help to expand the East Metro Water Resources Education Program. LSC partners will perform targeting analyses in order to target the most cost-effective practices. It will also perform internal phosphorus loading analyses on lakes identified in Table 5-4 of the LSC CWMP. ",2021-03-31,2024-12-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Craig,Mell,"Chisago SWCD","38814 Third Ave North Branch, MN 55056","North Branch",MN,55056,651-674-2333,craig.mell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-wbif-lower-st-croix-watershed-partners,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022925,"2021 Metro Mississippi East - Ramsey County",2021,97693,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(a)","(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","Well Sealing: Seal 20 wells Combines project pollution reduction benefits: 3.9377 lbs TP/year, 1.54 tons TSS/yr, 4.596 ac-ft/yr volume reduction","This project resulted in 22 wells permanently sealed, and pollution load reductions of 5.1 lbs phosphorus/year, 0.69 tons TSS/year, and 1.35 ac-ft of volume/year. TSS and volume reductions were less than originally proposed becuase some funds were shifted from BMPs to a feasibility study and one project could not be completed as proposed (landowner decided not to proceed).","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",135873,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",80409,,,0.057471264,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,"Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation Division (RCSWCD) is prioritizing funding for both groundwater and surface water protection projects. For groundwater protection, unused wells in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas, will be targeted. Landowners will be offered cost share to seal the well - up to 50% of the cost of sealing the well by a licensed well sealer, for a maximum reimbursement of $750. For surface water projects, the RCSWCD will design and install up to four BMPs, which have been identified in SWAs, SLMPs, Feasibility Studies or identified as prioritized projects in qualified water management plans. Eligible practices will be limited to shoreline restorations and rain gardens. Specific projects include the Beaver Lake Shoreline Restoration in Maplewood, White Bear Lake High School rain gardens, BMPs in the Como Lake drainage area and Wilkinson Lake BMP projects. Measurable outcomes include: 20 sealed wells for groundwater and combined project pollution reduction benefits: 3.9377 lbs TP/year, 1.54 tons TSS/yr, 4.596 ac-ft/yr volume reduction for surface water projects. ",2021-03-31,2024-01-19,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-mississippi-east-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10024664,"2022 Metro WBIF - Mississippi East Watershed - Rice Creek WD",2023,150000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(a), and the Laws of Minnesota, 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(a) ","2019: (a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. 2021: (a) $21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementation grants to watershed planning areas with approved plans, including but not limited to Buffalo-Red River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Clearwater River, Des Moines River, Hawk Creek, Lac qui Parle Yellow Bank, Lake of the Woods, Lake Superior North, Le Seuer River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River North, Lower Minnesota River West, Lower Minnesota River South, Lower St. Croix River, Marsh and Wild Rice, Middle Snake Tamarack Rivers, Mississippi East, Mississippi River Headwaters, Mississippi West, Missouri River Basin, Mustinka/Bois de Sioux, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Otter Tail, Pine River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Shell Rock River/Winnebago Watershed, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Thief River, Two Rivers Plus, Vermillion, Watonwan River, Winona La Crescent, Yellow Medicine River, and Zumbro River; (2) seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks; and (3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board may determine whether a planning area is not ready to proceed, does not have the nonstate match committed, or has not expended all money granted to it. Upon making the determination, the board may allocate a grant's proposed or unexpended allocation to another planning area to implement priority projects, programs, or practices.","Completion of two feasibility studies to reducing sediment and nutrient loading to Peltier Lake and Bald Eagle Lake; installation of one physical common carp barrier generating up to 99 pounds TP reduction for Long Lake per year.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Rice Creek WD are: John Waller, Marcie Weinandt, Michael Bradley, Patricia Preiner, Steve Wagamon",0.09,"Rice Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","Rice Creek WD proposes completion of three projects during this WBIF cycle: 1) Clearwater Creek Stabilization Scoping: The portion of the Main Trunk of Anoka Washington Judicial Ditch 3 (AWJD3, also known as Clearwater Creek) downstream of I-35E has a steep grade with heavily scoured and sloughing banks due to high peak flows and channel velocities and unstable sandy soils. Necessary repairs include stabilization of streambanks and construction of best management practices to reduce flow velocities, substantially decreasing sediment and phosphorus delivery to Peltier Lake while improving in-channel habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates. This study would provide a detailed analysis of the extent and severity of the problems, recommend BMPs and engineered solutions, and establish expected resource benefit outcomes. 2) Highway 61 Ponds Improvement Scoping: RCWD operates a pair of wet ponds on Ramsey Washington Judicial Ditch 1 (RWJD1) in White Bear Township that provide sediment capture and general water quality treatment for flows to Bald Eagle Lake. These ponds were constructed in the early 1990's and have received little maintenance since that time. RCWD intends to complete maintenance of the outlet structure and removal of accumulated sediment in the very near future. While planning for this work, RCWD intends to complete this study to evaluate options for improvement of the function and efficiency of the existing facility through retrofit enhancements, expansion, or redesign. 3) Johanna Creek Carp Barrier: RCWD continues its work to reduce the viable population of common carp in the Long Lake - Lino Chain of Lakes system. Management of the primary spawning route through Rice Creek has been successful and monitoring has shown that carp are now migrating through Johanna Creek to a series of wetlands to spawn. Installation of a physical barrier here will effectively block access to this new spawning area and lead to improved water quality in Long Lake. ",,,2022-08-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Kyle,Axtell,"Rice Creek WD","4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE #611",Blaine,MN,55449,763-398-3070,kaxtell@ricecreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-metro-wbif-mississippi-east-watershed-rice-creek-wd,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10024691,"2022 Metro WBIF-Vadnais Lake Area WPA",2023,75000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(a), and the Laws of Minnesota, 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(a) ","2019: (a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. 2021: (a) $21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementation grants to watershed planning areas with approved plans, including but not limited to Buffalo-Red River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Clearwater River, Des Moines River, Hawk Creek, Lac qui Parle Yellow Bank, Lake of the Woods, Lake Superior North, Le Seuer River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River North, Lower Minnesota River West, Lower Minnesota River South, Lower St. Croix River, Marsh and Wild Rice, Middle Snake Tamarack Rivers, Mississippi East, Mississippi River Headwaters, Mississippi West, Missouri River Basin, Mustinka/Bois de Sioux, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Otter Tail, Pine River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Shell Rock River/Winnebago Watershed, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Thief River, Two Rivers Plus, Vermillion, Watonwan River, Winona La Crescent, Yellow Medicine River, and Zumbro River; (2) seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks; and (3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board may determine whether a planning area is not ready to proceed, does not have the nonstate match committed, or has not expended all money granted to it. Upon making the determination, the board may allocate a grant's proposed or unexpended allocation to another planning area to implement priority projects, programs, or practices.","Reduce total phosphorus by 0.3 pounds annually after BMP project completion.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Vadnais Lake Area WMO are: Dan Jones, Ed Prudhon, Marc Johannsen, Marty Long, Rob Rafferty, Robert Uzpen",0.04,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","Local/Regional Government","Implementation of Vadnais Lake Area WMO (VLAWMO)'s existing Landscape Level 2 Grant Program to install at least 1 BMP project between 2023-2025 to make progress on water quality impairments within four priority subwatersheds: Lambert Creek, Goose, Birch, and Gilfillan-Tamarack-Black-Wilkinson-Amelia. Eligible BMPs include project types identified in the Board-approved Landscape Level 2 Grant Policy. The anticipated outcome is a reduction in phosphorus by at least 0.3 pounds annually. This activity will also result in strengthened partnerships with Vadnais Lake Area WPA communities. ",,,2022-10-19,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lauren,Sampedro,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","800 East County Road E","Vadnais Heights",MN,55127,651-204-6070,lauren.sampedro@vlawmo.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-metro-wbif-vadnais-lake-area-wpa,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10022673,"2022 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2022,8500,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(e)","(Buffer Law)(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Pine SWCD are: Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.09,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The buffer initiative, signed into law in 2015, establishes new perennial vegetation buffers of up to 50 feet along rivers, streams, and ditches that will help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment. The law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. These grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law. ",2021-10-07,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N ",Sandstone,MN,55072,,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022699,"2022 - Buffer Law (Kanabec SWCD)",2022,8500,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(e)","(Buffer Law)(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Kanabec SWCD are: Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",0.08,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The buffer initiative, signed into law in 2015, establishes new perennial vegetation buffers of up to 50 feet along rivers, streams, and ditches that will help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment. The law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. These grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law. ",2021-10-07,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 ",Mora,MN,55051,,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-kanabec-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022716,"2022 - Buffer Law (Clearwater SWCD)",2022,17000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(e)","(Buffer Law)(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Clearwater SWCD are: Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",0.11,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The buffer initiative, signed into law in 2015, establishes new perennial vegetation buffers of up to 50 feet along rivers, streams, and ditches that will help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment. The law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. These grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law. ",2021-10-07,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 ",Bagley,MN,56621,,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022723,"2022 - Buffer Law (Brown SWCD)",2022,25500,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(e)","(Buffer Law)(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Brown SWCD are: Brandon Anderson, Craig Fischer, Greg Roiger, Jeff Nielsen, Mark Wellner",0.31,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The buffer initiative, signed into law in 2015, establishes new perennial vegetation buffers of up to 50 feet along rivers, streams, and ditches that will help filter out phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment. The law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. These grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law. ",2021-10-07,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW ","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-brown-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022731,"2022 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB)",2022,242500,"Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2022","Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2022","Grant will follow an approved workplan, with activities focused on increasing the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",92089,31152,,1.26,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","Local/Regional Government",,,"This non-competitive CWF grant program invests in building the capacity of Nonpoint Engineering Assistance (Technical Service Area) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",2021-08-09,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Barrick,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","322 Laurel St Suite 22",Brainerd,MN,56401,,melissa@cwswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-8-north-central-mn-swcds-jpb,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022735,"2022 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area)",2022,242500,"Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2022","Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2022","Grant will follow an approved workplan, with activities focused on increasing the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,1.35,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,"This non-competitive CWF grant program invests in building the capacity of Nonpoint Engineering Assistance (Technical Service Area) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",2021-08-09,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Watson,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","7151 W 190th St Ste 125 ",Jordan,MN,55352,,brian.watson@co.dakota.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-4-metropolitan-swcds-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022823,"2022 Ramsey County Well Sealing Program",2022,115500,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(b)","(Projects and Practices Drinking Water) (b) $10,762,000 the first year and $11,504,000 the second year are for grants to local government units to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. Up to 20 percent of this appropriation is available for land-treatment projects and practices that benefit drinking water.","We estimate to seal between 120-140 wells based on past grant success and past average cost to seal a well. Each abandoned well sealed is the elimination of one potential conduit of contamination to groundwater and drinking water supply.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,0.14,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,"In an effort to protect source drinking water and groundwater, the Ramsey County Soil & Water Conservation Division is proposing to continue the implementation of its successful well sealing cost-share program. The goal is to permanently and professionally seal between 120-140 unused/abandoned wells in Ramsey County by certified well sealers, within the grant period. When contaminants drain into abandoned and unused well shafts, it threatens the health of residents who depend on groundwater as a potable water source. Due to the reliance of many cities on groundwater for drinking water, numerous Ramsey County cities and water management organizations have prioritized well sealing activities in their plans. To further reduce the risk of drinking water supply contamination, this project will target wells located in the highest vulnerability areas of the Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMA) and prioritize applicants throughout the DWSMA. Our requested funds will help seal 120-140 wells and compensate administrative time reviewing applications, processing cost-share reimbursements and mapping sealed wells.",2022-01-14,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division",Maplewood,MN,55109,,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-ramsey-county-well-sealing-program,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022902,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Clearwater SWCD)",2022,124321,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(q)","(SWCD Local Capacity Services)(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Clearwater SWCD are: Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The SWCD Local Capacity Services grant program provides funds to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",2021-10-07,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 ",Bagley,MN,56621,,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022916,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Aitkin SWCD)",2022,133906,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(q)","(SWCD Local Capacity Services)(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Aitkin SWCD are: Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland, Wayne Anderson",0.95,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The SWCD Local Capacity Services grant program provides funds to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",2021-10-07,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Hughes,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216",Aitkin,MN,56431,,hughes.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-aitkin-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022730,"2022 - Buffer Law (Aitkin SWCD)",2022,8500,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6 (e)","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",8500,8500,"Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland, Wayne Anderson",0.074233716,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-12-09,2023-02-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-aitkin-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022639,"2022 - Buffer Implementation Supplemental (Brown SWCD)",2022,20000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Regular Session, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e) & The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(e)","(e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements. & (e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",18530,2000,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",0.245689655,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-12-28,2023-10-18,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW Sleepy Eye, MN 56085","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-implementation-supplemental-brown-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022736,"2022 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 3 - Technical Service Area)",2022,242500,"Laws of Minnesota 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 2, Section 6 (c)","(c) $4,841,000 the first year and $4,841,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.","Four full-time TSA staff conducted 68 site visits as well as provided technical support on 41 developing projects. 33 sets of plans were completed. 12 projects were constructed with an estimated value of $2,481,000.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",24250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",242500,16500,,2.058908046,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-02-25,2024-03-27,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,R.C.,Boheim,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","4215 Enterprise Circle Duluth, MN 55811",Duluth,MN,55811,218-723-4867,rc.boheim@southstlouisswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-3-technical-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022733,"2022 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area)",2022,242500,"Laws of Minnesota 2021, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 2, Section 6 (c)","(c) $4,841,000 the first year and $4,841,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.","Technical assistance was provided throughout the 11 county area of TSA 6.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",24250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",242500,12539,,1.954022989,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-12-28,2024-04-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerad,Bach,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","1160 S Victory Drive Mankato, MN 56001",Mankato,MN,56001,507-345-1051,jerad.bach@blueearthswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-6-south-central-technical-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022909,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Brown SWCD)",2022,131358,"The Laws of Minnesota - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6(q)","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",131358,6358,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",1.873563218,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-12-28,2024-07-09,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW Sleepy Eye, MN 56085","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-brown-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022885,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Kanabec SWCD)",2022,124406,"The Laws of Minnesota - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6(q)","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",124406,70685,"Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",1.098659004,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-12-09,2024-03-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jaren,Peplinski,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 Mora, MN 55051",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,jaren@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-kanabec-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022859,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Pine SWCD)",2022,130365,"The Laws of Minnesota - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6(q)","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",130365,30738,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",1.374521073,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-03-02,2024-05-14,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N Sandstone, MN 55072",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-pine-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022854,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Ramsey County)",2022,110934,"The Laws of Minnesota - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6(q)","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",110934,,,0.862068966,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-31,2024-07-10,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022668,"2022 - Buffer Law (Ramsey County)",2022,2500,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6 (e)","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county. ","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",2500,,,0.02394636,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-31,2024-08-08,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022754,"2022 - One Watershed One Plan (Pine County)",2022,194434,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(i)","(i) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for assistance, oversight, and grants to local governments to transition local water management plans to a watershed approach as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D.","Grantee submitted a detailed project plan and work plan. Key milestones include selection of a plan consultant; establishment of committees, notifications, and an initial planning meeting; creation of a draft plan; formal plan review and public hearing; approval of the plan by BWSR; local adoption; and grant reporting.","The Kettle River and Upper St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan was completed and approved by the BWSR Board in July 2024.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",149669,26211,,,"Pine County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-02-22,2024-12-05,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Schroeder,"Pine County"," 635 Northridge Drive NW Suite 240 Pine City, MN 55063","Pine City",MN,55063,320-216-4220,kelly.schroeder@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-one-watershed-one-plan-pine-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022753,"2022 - One Watershed One Plan (Aitkin SWCD)",2022,226600,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(i)","(i) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for assistance, oversight, and grants to local governments to transition local water management plans to a watershed approach as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D.","Grantee submitted a detailed project plan and work plan. Key milestones include selection of a plan consultant; establishment of committees, notifications, and an initial planning meeting; creation of a draft plan; formal plan review and public hearing; approval of the plan by BWSR; local adoption; and grant reporting.","The grantee met all grant requirements and completed an approved 1W1P plan.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",225834,38186,"Bob Janzen, Dan Gravley, Francis Dierickx, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland",0.334291188,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-03-02,2024-12-04,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-one-watershed-one-plan-aitkin-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10029422,"2023 - WBIF - Lower Mississippi River WMO",2023,118385,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(a), and The Laws of Minnesota, 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(a) ","(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. & (a) $21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: reference The Laws of Minnesota, 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(a)","A volume reduction and water quality improvement project priority list of 10+ projects for the priority level 1A watersheds. Models to help identify, prioritize, design, and implement water quality improvement projects in level 1A watersheds.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Chris Hartzell, Jill Smith, Karen Reid, Leslie Stoy, Lyle Hanzal, Mary Jeanne Schneeman, Max Wallin, Richard Williams, Scott Deyo, Sharon Lencowski, Tom Sutton",0.120689655,"Lower Mississippi River WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"The LMRWMO will create a volume reduction and water quality improvement project priority list for the priority level 1A lake watersheds (Thompson Lake, Rogers Lake, Seidls Lake). The LMRMWO will create watershed models to help identify, prioritize, design, and implement water quality improvement projects in priority level 1A watersheds. ",2023-02-23,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joe,Barten,"Lower Mississippi River WMO","4100 220th St W Ste 102",Farmington,MN,55024,651-480-7784,joe.barten@co.dakota.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Dakota, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-wbif-lower-mississippi-river-wmo,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024684,"2023 Metro Watershed Based Implementation- Capitol Region Watershed District ",2023,77618,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(a), and the Laws of Minnesota, 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(a) ","2019: (a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. 2021: (a) $21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementation grants to watershed planning areas with approved plans, including but not limited to Buffalo-Red River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Clearwater River, Des Moines River, Hawk Creek, Lac qui Parle Yellow Bank, Lake of the Woods, Lake Superior North, Le Seuer River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River North, Lower Minnesota River West, Lower Minnesota River South, Lower St. Croix River, Marsh and Wild Rice, Middle Snake Tamarack Rivers, Mississippi East, Mississippi River Headwaters, Mississippi West, Missouri River Basin, Mustinka/Bois de Sioux, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Otter Tail, Pine River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Shell Rock River/Winnebago Watershed, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Thief River, Two Rivers Plus, Vermillion, Watonwan River, Winona La Crescent, Yellow Medicine River, and Zumbro River; (2) seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks; and (3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board may determine whether a planning area is not ready to proceed, does not have the nonstate match committed, or has not expended all money granted to it. Upon making the determination, the board may allocate a grant's proposed or unexpended allocation to another planning area to implement priority projects, programs, or practices.","1.2 lb TP reduction annually",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Capitol Region WD are: Hawona Sullivan Janzen, Joseph Collins, Mary Texer, Rick Sanders, Shawn Murphy",,"Capitol Region WD","Local/Regional Government","Installation of approximately 8 curb-cut rain gardens in St. Paul right-of-way to reduce phosphorus loads by approximately 1.2 pounds annually. Adjacent property owners will be engaged throughout the process and will be responsible for long-term maintenance. Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Division will be completing designs which will be approved by City of St. Paul. Approximately six of these gardens will be installed in high priority areas as defined in CRWD's 2021-2030 Watershed Management Plan. ",,,2022-11-07,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Rachel,Funke,"Capitol Region WD","595 Aldine St","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-644-8888,rfunke@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-metro-watershed-based-implementation-capitol-region-watershed-district,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10024686,"2023 WBIF - Lower St. Croix Watershed Partners",2023,1278579,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(a), and the Laws of Minnesota, 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(a) ","2019: (a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. 2021: (a) $21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementation grants to watershed planning areas with approved plans, including but not limited to Buffalo-Red River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Clearwater River, Des Moines River, Hawk Creek, Lac qui Parle Yellow Bank, Lake of the Woods, Lake Superior North, Le Seuer River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Lower Minnesota River North, Lower Minnesota River West, Lower Minnesota River South, Lower St. Croix River, Marsh and Wild Rice, Middle Snake Tamarack Rivers, Mississippi East, Mississippi River Headwaters, Mississippi West, Missouri River Basin, Mustinka/Bois de Sioux, Nemadji River, North Fork Crow River, Otter Tail, Pine River, Pomme de Terre River, Red Lake River, Redeye River, Root River, Rum River, Sauk River, Shell Rock River/Winnebago Watershed, Snake River, South Fork Crow River, St. Louis River, Thief River, Two Rivers Plus, Vermillion, Watonwan River, Winona La Crescent, Yellow Medicine River, and Zumbro River; (2) seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks; and (3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board may determine whether a planning area is not ready to proceed, does not have the nonstate match committed, or has not expended all money granted to it. Upon making the determination, the board may allocate a grant's proposed or unexpended allocation to another planning area to implement priority projects, programs, or practices.","Cumulative phosphorus load reduction of 381 lb/yr, as measured at priority waterbodies (Structural Ag BMPs: 100 lb/yr; Non-structural Ag/Urban BMPs: 100 lb/yr; Structural Urban BMPs: 100 lb/yr; Wetland Restorations: 81 lb/yr).",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Chisago SWCD are: Craig Mold, David Tollberg, James Birkholz, Justin Wilson, Roland Cleveland",3.77,"Chisago SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Lower St. Croix (LSC) Partnership will implement projects and practices in order to achieve a cumulative phosphorus reduction of 381 lb/yr to priority waterbodies identified in Table 5-2 and Table 5-3 of the LSC Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP). It will also implement practices in order to protect groundwater, particularly in areas identified in CWMP Figure 5-1 Vulnerable Groundwater in Agricultural Areas. Projects and practices will include structural agricultural BMPs, structural urban BMPs, non-structural ag and urban BMPs, and wetland restorations. The number of practices/BMPs implemented will be dependent on progress toward measurable outcomes such as phosphorus and total suspended solids load reductions. In order to implement the agricultural practices, the LSC Partnership will continue to work with the Agronomy Outreach Specialist UMN Extension Agent. The LSC Partnership will also continue to work with the basin-wide Shared Services Educator who will supplement/help to expand the East Metro Water Resources Education Program. LSC partners will perform targeting analyses in order to target the most cost-effective practices. It will also perform internal phosphorus loading analyses on lakes identified in Table 5-4 of the LSC CWMP. ",,,2022-11-07,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Craig,Mell,"Chisago SWCD","38814 Third Ave","North Branch",MN,55056,651-674-2333,craig.mell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-wbif-lower-st-croix-watershed-partners,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10027384,"2023 - CREP Outreach and Implementation Continuation (Brown SWCD)",2023,70049,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6 (k)","(k) $1,771,000 the first year and $3,829,000 the second year are to purchase and restore permanent conservation sites via easements or contracts to treat and store water on the land for water quality improvement purposes and related technical assistance. This work may be done in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture with a first-priority use to accomplish a conservation reserve enhancement program, or equivalent, in the state. Up to $280,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028.",,"Grant funds were used as proposed in the work plan, ensuring staff capacity to provide technical assistance to deliver the MN CREP. 1,751.5 hours were spent providing technical assistance. 14 landowners were contacted regarding CREP. Provided technical assistance and outreach to landowners about CREP, submitted applications, and assisted Engineering staff on wetland restorations. Two contracts were enrolled on 91.16 acres and two contracts were submitted for funding on 131.07 acres.","achieved proposed outcomes",7008,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",70049,,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",0.915708812,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-06-28,2023-08-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW Sleepy Eye, MN 56085","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-crep-outreach-and-implementation-continuation-brown-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027194,"2023 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 3 - Technical Service Area)",2023,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","c) $4,841,000 the first year and $4,841,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,1.965517241,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-07-28,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,R.C.,Boheim,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","4215 Enterprise Circle",Duluth,MN,55811,218-723-4867,rc.boheim@southstlouisswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-3-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027195,"2023 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area)",2023,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","c) $4,841,000 the first year and $4,841,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-07-28,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Troy,Kuphal,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","7151 W 190th St Ste 125",Jordan,MN,55352,952-492-5425,tkuphal@scottswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-4-metropolitan-swcds-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027197,"2023 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area)",2023,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","c) $4,841,000 the first year and $4,841,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,2.198275862,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-07-28,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerad,Bach,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","1160 S Victory Drive",Mankato,MN,56001,507-345-1051,jerad.bach@blueearthswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-6-south-central-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027199,"2023 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB)",2023,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","c) $4,841,000 the first year and $4,841,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",20092,,,2.08908046,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-07-28,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Barrick,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","322 Laurel St Suite 22",Brainerd,MN,56401,218-828-6197,melissa@cwswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-8-north-central-mn-swcds-jpb,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027201,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Aitkin SWCD)",2023,132863,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Wayne Anderson, Thomas Fasteland, Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock",1.043582375,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-aitkin-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027208,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Brown SWCD)",2023,124344,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Brad Augustin, Bill Eckstein, Craig Fischer, Rae Runck, Mark Wellner",1.278256705,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-brown-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027215,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Clearwater SWCD)",2023,124303,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Marty Cobenais, John Gunvalson, Alroy Lewis, Paul Rydeen, Harlan Strandlien",,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027232,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Kanabec SWCD)",2023,118184,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Kevin Belkholm, Gene Carda, Norma Heggernes, Kim Johnson, Jon Sanford",0.981800766,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 ",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-kanabec-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027263,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Ramsey County)",2023,110934,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,0.957854406,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-ramsey-county,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027298,"2023 - Buffer Law (Brown SWCD)",2023,25500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Brad Augustin, Bill Eckstein, Craig Fischer, Rae Runck, Mark Wellner",0.308429119,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW ","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-brown-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027305,"2023 - Buffer Law (Clearwater SWCD)",2023,17000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Marty Cobenais, John Gunvalson, Alroy Lewis, Paul Rydeen, Harlan Strandlien",0.190613027,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 ",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027322,"2023 - Buffer Law (Kanabec SWCD)",2023,8500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Kevin Belkholm, Gene Carda, Norma Heggernes, Kim Johnson, Jon Sanford",,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-kanabec-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027348,"2023 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2023,8500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Dan Benzie, Kelly Henry, Doug Odegard, Jerry Telker, Gerald Weis",0.11302682,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jill,Carlier,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027353,"2023 - Buffer Law (Ramsey County)",2023,2500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,0.02394636,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street ",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-ramsey-county,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027258,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Pine SWCD)",2023,131918,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(q)","(q) $12,000,000 the first year and $12,000,000 the second year are for payments to soil and water conservation districts for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, sections 103C.321 and 103C.331. From this appropriation, each soil and water conservation district shall receive an increase in its base funding of $100,000 per year. Money remaining after the base increase is available for grants to soil and water conservation districts as determined by the board based on county allocations to soil and water conservation districts and the amount of private land and public waters. The board and other agencies may reduce the amount of grants to a county by an amount equal to any reduction in the county's allocation to a soil and water conservation district from the county's previous year allocation when the board determines that the reduction was disproportionate. The board may use up to two percent for the administration of payments.","The grant targets four resource concern areas - Soil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients - and supports increased capacity by funding expenses in the following categories: Staffing, Cost Share/Incentives, Technology/Capital Equipment, and Operations.","This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",131918,24989,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",1.675287356,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-02-10,2024-08-16,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N Sandstone, MN 55072",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-pine-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027291,"2023 - Buffer Law (Aitkin SWCD)",2023,8500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(e) $1,936,000 the first year and $1,936,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",8500,8500,"Bob Janzen, Dan Gravley, Francis Dierickx, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland",,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-11-17,2024-02-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-aitkin-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10029448,"2024 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 3 - Technical Service Area)",2024,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,1.781609195,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-10-18,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,R.C.,Boheim,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","4215 Enterprise Circle",Duluth,MN,55811,218-723-4867,rc.boheim@southstlouisswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-3-technical-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029449,"2024 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area)",2024,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,1.451149425,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-12-01,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Troy,Kuphal,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","7151 W 190th St Ste 125",Jordan,MN,55352,952-492-5425,tkuphal@scottswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-4-metropolitan-swcds-technical-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029451,"2024 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area)",2024,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,2.322796935,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-11-29,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerad,Bach,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","1160 S Victory Drive",Mankato,MN,56001,507-345-1051,jerad.bach@blueearthswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-6-south-central-technical-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029453,"2024 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB)",2024,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,2.158524904,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-10-09,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Barrick,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","322 Laurel St Suite 22",Brainerd,MN,56401,218-828-6197,melissa@cwswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-8-north-central-mn-swcds-jpb,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029454,"2024 - Buffer Law (Aitkin SWCD)",2024,10000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland, Wayne Anderson",0.081417625,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-10-05,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-aitkin-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029460,"2024 - Buffer Law (Brown SWCD)",2024,25000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",0.25862069,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-10-09,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-brown-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10030984,"2024 - Buffer Law (Clearwater SWCD)",2024,20000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-01-10,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-clearwater-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10030986,"2024 - Buffer Law (Kanabec SWCD)",2024,10000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",0.095785441,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-01-30,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Deanna,Pomije,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-kanabec-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10030988,"2024 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2024,10000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.105363985,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-02-12,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jill,Carlier,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-pine-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10029508,"2024 - Buffer Law (Ramsey County)",2024,2500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county. ","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",52150,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",2500,,,,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-12-28,2024-08-08,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-ramsey-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10033681,"2025 Wild Rice Marsh 1w1p WBIF",2025,1993181,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (a)","(a) $39,500,000 the first year and $39,500,000 the second year are for grants to implement state-approved watershed-based plans. The grants may be used to implement projects or programs that protect, enhance, and restore surface PreviouswaterNext quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking PreviouswaterNext sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan program and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementing state-approved plans, including within the following watershed planning areas (see Chapter 40 Article 2 Section 6(a) (2) for the list of watershed planning areas: seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks; and(3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board must establish eligibility criteria and determine whether a planning area is ready to proceed and has the nonstate match committed.","Reduce sediment; reduce phosphorous; implement soil health practices; Reduce runoff volume; Reduce Flood Damages; Stabilization of Ditch Banks and Outlets; improve stream channel integrity; enhance stream corridor habitat quality; increase grass-based agriculture and perennial grassland vegetation; maintain forest cover; stabilize riparian shoreland on priority lakes; implement bacteria management projects; protect groundwater; protect wild rice / Manoomin.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Curt Ballard, Eugene Pavelko, Michelle Andresen, Tony Beck, Travis Schauer",3.66,"Becker SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The request for funds will go toward the continuation of implementing the conservation practices outlined in the Wild Rice Marsh 1w1p.",,,2024-09-25,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Malone,"Becker SWCD","809 8th St SE Detroit Lakes, MN 56501","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,218-846-7360,bryan.malone@co.becker.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-wild-rice-marsh-1w1p-wbif,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033763,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Pine SWCD)",2025,40000,"Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(o). ","$6,039,000 the first year and $6,038,000 the second year are for financial and technical assistance to enhance adoption of cover crops and other soil health practices to achieve water quality or drinking water benefits. The board may use grants to local governments and agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, AgCentric at Minnesota State Center for Excellence, and other practitioners and partners to accomplish this work. Up to $450,000 is for an agreement with the University of Minnesota Office for Soil Health for applied research and education on Minnesota's agroecosystems and soil health management systems; and","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.05,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-10-04,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N Sandstone, MN 55072",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033702,"2025 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 3 - Technical Service Area)",2025,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,1.64,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-08-27,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,R.C.,Boheim,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","4215 Enterprise Circle Duluth, MN 55811",Duluth,MN,55811,218-723-4867,rc.boheim@southstlouisswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-3-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033703,"2025 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area)",2025,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,1.43,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-09-04,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Troy,Kuphal,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","7151 W 190th St Ste 125 Jordan, MN 55352",Jordan,MN,55352,952-492-5425,tkuphal@scottswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-4-metropolitan-swcds-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033705,"2025 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area)",2025,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,2.32,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-11-18,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerad,Bach,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","1160 S Victory Drive Mankato, MN 56001",Mankato,MN,56001,507-345-1051,jerad.bach@blueearthswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-6-south-central-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033707,"2025 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB)",2025,242500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(c)","(c) $5,500,000 the first year and $5,500,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting or technology tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,0.5,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-11-21,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Barrick,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","322 Laurel St Suite 22 Brainerd, MN 56401",Brainerd,MN,56401,218-828-6197,melissa@cwswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Wadena",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-8-north-central-mn-swcds-jpb,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033709,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Aitkin SWCD)",2025,20000,"Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(o). ","$6,039,000 the first year and $6,038,000 the second year are for financial and technical assistance to enhance adoption of cover crops and other soil health practices to achieve water quality or drinking water benefits. The board may use grants to local governments and agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, AgCentric at Minnesota State Center for Excellence, and other practitioners and partners to accomplish this work. Up to $450,000 is for an agreement with the University of Minnesota Office for Soil Health for applied research and education on Minnesota's agroecosystems and soil health management systems; and","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland, Wayne Anderson",0.03,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-08-23,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-aitkin-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033715,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Brown SWCD)",2025,80000,"Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(o). ","$6,039,000 the first year and $6,038,000 the second year are for financial and technical assistance to enhance adoption of cover crops and other soil health practices to achieve water quality or drinking water benefits. The board may use grants to local governments and agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, AgCentric at Minnesota State Center for Excellence, and other practitioners and partners to accomplish this work. Up to $450,000 is for an agreement with the University of Minnesota Office for Soil Health for applied research and education on Minnesota's agroecosystems and soil health management systems; and","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",0.82,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-09-26,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW Sleepy Eye, MN 56085","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-brown-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033722,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Clearwater SWCD)",2025,40000,"Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(o). ","$6,039,000 the first year and $6,038,000 the second year are for financial and technical assistance to enhance adoption of cover crops and other soil health practices to achieve water quality or drinking water benefits. The board may use grants to local governments and agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, AgCentric at Minnesota State Center for Excellence, and other practitioners and partners to accomplish this work. Up to $450,000 is for an agreement with the University of Minnesota Office for Soil Health for applied research and education on Minnesota's agroecosystems and soil health management systems; and","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-08-14,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033844,"2025 - Buffer Law (Pine SWCD)",2025,10000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.08,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2025-01-09,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N Sandstone, MN 55072",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4240,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-pine-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033848,"2025 - Buffer Law (Ramsey County)",2025,2500,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,0.02,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2025-01-14,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-ramsey-county,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033768,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Ramsey County)",2025,15000,"Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(o). ","$6,039,000 the first year and $6,038,000 the second year are for financial and technical assistance to enhance adoption of cover crops and other soil health practices to achieve water quality or drinking water benefits. The board may use grants to local governments and agreements with the United States Department of Agriculture, AgCentric at Minnesota State Center for Excellence, and other practitioners and partners to accomplish this work. Up to $450,000 is for an agreement with the University of Minnesota Office for Soil Health for applied research and education on Minnesota's agroecosystems and soil health management systems; and","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,0.03,"Ramsey County","Local/Regional Government",,,,2025-01-14,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Ann,WhiteEagle,"Ramsey County","2015 Van Dyke Street Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Department Soil & Water Conservation Division Maplewood, MN 55109",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-266-7270,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-ramsey-county,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033794,"2025 - Buffer Law (Aitkin SWCD)",2025,10000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland, Wayne Anderson",0.08,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-12-18,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-aitkin-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033800,"2025 - Buffer Law (Brown SWCD)",2025,25000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Bill Eckstein, Brad Augustin, Craig Fischer, Mark Wellner, Rae Runck",0.26,"Brown SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-09-26,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melanie,Krueger,"Brown SWCD","300 2nd Avenue SW Sleepy Eye, MN 56085","Sleepy Eye",MN,56085,507-794-2553,melanie.krueger@brownswcdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-brown-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033807,"2025 - Buffer Law (Clearwater SWCD)",2025,20000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(e)","$2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",0.16,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2025-01-15,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-clearwater-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033676,"25 Clearwater River WBIF",2025,1485882,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (a)","(a) $39,500,000 the first year and $39,500,000 the second year are for grants to implement state-approved watershed-based plans. The grants may be used to implement projects or programs that protect, enhance, and restore surface PreviouswaterNext quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking PreviouswaterNext sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan program and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementing state-approved plans, including within the following watershed planning areas (see Chapter 40 Article 2 Section 6(a) (2) for the list of watershed planning areas: seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks; and(3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board must establish eligibility criteria and determine whether a planning area is ready to proceed and has the nonstate match committed.","Structural Ag- Install 10+ SWI's and WASCOBS's in priority areas - Estimates 200 tons/year sediment and 200lbs/year phosphorus Non-structural - Implement 1500 acres of soil health practices and 350 acres of Forest Protection - Estimates 1200 tons/year sediment 345lbs/year phosphorus Streambank/shoreline stabilization- Install top priority ranked streambank and channel stabilization projects - estimates 900tons/year sediment 900lbs/year phosphorus",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",2.42,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Red Lake Watershed District, Clearwater, East Polk, Pennington, Red Lake County SWCD's have agreed to work Collectively via MOA to implement water quality projects throughout the Clearwater River Watershed. Implementation efforts are priorities following the guidance of the Comprehensive watershed plan completed in spring of 2023. FY25 funds will be used to continue the implementation of projects identified and/or developed over the FY23 timeframe to continue to meet the goals highlighted in the comprehensive watershed plan. ",,,2024-08-20,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Lori,Buell,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3 Bagley, MN 56621",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,lori.buell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/25-clearwater-river-wbif,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
19007,"Aitkin County Partnerships for Clean Water",2013,35475,"111 006 02 07G 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","5 Community Partners Grant Projects","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 8 tons of sediment per year and 8 lb. of phosphorus per year ",,8900,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",35475,1575,"Mike Lentz, Roger Vogt, Bob Janzen, Bob Roseberg, Frank Turnock ",0.1,"Aitkin County Soil & Water ","Local/Regional Government","The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District will partner with the Aitkin County Lakes and Rivers Association, Lake Associations, as well as other eligible community partners to reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff and keep water on the land. A mini-grant program to install rain gardens and native vegetation buffers along shorelines of lakes with a completed ""Lake Assessment"" supported by previous BWSR funding or a TMDL Implementation Plan will be implemented. These practices will utilize deep rooted native vegetation that will filter runoff, promote infiltration, and control stormwater runoff and soil erosion, while building the capacity of local partners to address their own priority water quality improvement projects. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Janet ",Smude,"Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District","130 Southgate Drive","Aitkin ",MN,56431,"(218) 927-6565",smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aitkin-county-partnerships-clean-water,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Mike Lentz - Chair, Roger Vogt - Vice Chair, Bob Janzen - Treasurer, Bob Roseberg - Secretary, Frank Turnock - Reporter ","Nicole Clapp",No
1423,"Aladdin Street BioInfiltration Basin Retrofit Installation",2010,32000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (b)","(d) $695,000 the first year and $1,570,000 the second year are for research, pilot projects, and technical assistance related to ways agricultural practices contribute to restoring impaired waters and assist with the development of TMDL plans.",,"The finished project consists of a main bio-infiltration cell and a second basin to hold runoff before it enters the wetland complex. This bio-infiltration basin will annually remove an estimated 864 pounds of sediment, 2.5 pounds of phosphorous, and 10.88 pounds of nitrogen. ",,,,,,,,"Grass Lake Watershed Management Organization","Local/Regional Government","At 410 acres, Lake Owasso is the largest lake in the Grass Lake Water Management Organization (GLWMO) and one of the most pristine. Maintaining the lakes water quality is a priority for the GLWMO. A long urbanized area along Aladdin Street in Roseville currently lacks stormwater features to remove pollutants and reduce water volume. The rainwater from this area drains directly to a wetland which is hydrologically connected to Lake Owasso. Adjacent to the residential area is a 0.5 acre parking lot which drains into a ditch which eventually enters the same wetland. The rainwater that runoffs from the parking lot also lacks treatment facilities, and due to an extreme change in grade, is causing major erosion problems. In a cooperative effort, the Grass Lake Watershed Management Organization, Ramsey Conservation District and City of Roseville came up with a solution. The parking lot runoff will be re-routed so it enters the adjacent residential stormwater conveyance system. A bio-infiltration basin will then be installed to capture and treat the combined rainwater runoff from both sites. This bioinfiltration basin will annually remove an estimated 864 lbs of sediment, 2.5 lbs of phosphorous, and 10.88 lbs of nitrogen, which would have otherwise entered the wetland. The project is scheduled to be completed during the 2011 construction season.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aladdin-street-bioinfiltration-basin-retrofit-installation,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
14351,"It's All in the Timing: Expanding Lake Protection Screening Reports",2012,8000,"Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(b) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for targeted local resource protection and enhancement grants. The board shall give priority consideration to projects and practices that complement, supplement, or exceed current state standards for protection, enhancement, and restoration of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams or that protect groundwater from degradation. Of this amount, at least $1,500,000 each year is for county SSTS implementation. ","Completion of a Lake Protection Screening Report for Bagley Lake, which is in the Clearwater River Watershed. Completion of a Lake Protection Screening Report for Long Lost Lake. Completion of a Lake Protection Screening Report for Long Lake, a trout lake. Update, print and distribution of Clearwater County Shore owner Homeowners Guide to Lake Stewardship.","Lake protection reports were completed, and updates were made to the ""Clearwater County Shoreland Homeowners Guide to Lake Stewardship"". ",,2000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",8000,360,,0.15,"Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Clearwater County's lakes provide significant environmental, economic and recreational benefits . This project will assist local water management planning efforts by collecting and analyzing available lake water quality information and watershed characteristics for Bagley, Long Lake and Long Lost Lakes. Bringing the available water quality information that has been gathered and presenting it in a manner that is understandable to lake residents and other citizens is the goal of the project. The data analysis will help local citizens and resource managers map out a watershed strategy to address areas of greatest water quality concern within the watershed. Actions to address those strategies will be developed and implemented over time. Long-term water quality protection is the goal for these lakes. In addition, this grant will fund needed revisions, printing and distribution of the ""Clearwater County Shoreland Homeowner's Guide to Lake Stewardship."" Getting an updated version of this guide into the hands of lakeshore homeowners, lake associations and area realtors will expand the reach of valuable conservation information. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Rasch,"Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District","312 Main Ave N, Suite 3",Bagley,MN,56621,"(218) 694-6845",kathy.rasch@mn.nacdnet.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/its-all-timing-expanding-lake-protection-screening-reports,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ","Nicole Clapp",No
27988,"Ann River Watershed - Restoration Project ",2014,165590,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","Based on averages calculated from recently constructed WASCOBs in the West Central Area II these WASCOBs have the potential to reduce sediment load by 1,121 T/yr, and 960 lbs/yr of total phosphorus. This project will also result in meeting a total reduction of 15% of the 35% TMDL goal needed to delist Lake Emily completely. ","This project has resulted in an estimated reduction of 159 lbs of phosphorus and 158 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",71875,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",287500,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.18,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Ann River Watershed is a sub-watershed of the Snake River Watershed located within the St. Croix River Basin. The Ann River watershed includes Ann Lake, Fish Lake, Ann River and its tributaries. This project will focus on watershed load reductions. Based on the strategies found in the Implementation Plan, the first priority will be to target the animal and cropland - agricultural areas on the Ann River and its tributaries. The second priority will be to target the lake shore and streambank areas in the non-agricultural areas. The estimated pollutant reductions in this project include 694 tons/year of sediment, 3,839 pounds/year of phosphorus, and 250 pounds/year of nitrogen. ",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Osterdyk,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St Ste 3",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-3982,kelly.osterdyk@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,"Rum River, Snake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ann-river-watershed-restoration-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
3944,"Anoka Conservation District - Legislative Directed Funds - 2010",2010,400000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172,Article 2, Section 6 (d)",,"Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy. ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 236 lb. phosphorus/year, 1,410 tons of sediment/year, 41 acre-feet of stormwater volume, and 2 fewer tons of soil loss annually",,980480,,,,,,"Anoka Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","A direct appropriation of $400,000 in FY 2010 for the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is for the metropolitan landscape restoration program for water quality and improvement projects in the seven-county metro area (the law also provides $600,000 for this purpose in FY2011). The goal of the program is to improve water quality in locally identified high-priority water resources. ACD will work with other metro-area local government units to fully utilize program cost-share funds and to leverage local funds to install the most cost-effective practices available to treat stormwater runoff. Assessments developed as part of this program will include identifying site-specific best management practices for pollutant and stormwater volume load reduction estimates, installation cost estimates, and long-term operation and maintenance cost estimates. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chris,Lord,"Anoka SWCD",,,,,"(763) 434-2030",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/anoka-conservation-district-legislative-directed-funds-2010,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
3946,"Anoka Conservation District - Legislative Directed Funds - 2011",2011,600000,,,"Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy. ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 108 lb. nitrogen/year, and 22 lb. phosphorus/yr, as well as significantly reducing the number of bacteria entering the water resource of concern.",,,,,,,,"Anoka Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","A direct appropriation of $400,000 in FY 2010 and $600,000 in FY2011 for the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is for the metropolitan landscape restoration program for water quality and improvement projects in the seven-county metro area. The goal of the program is to improve water quality in locally identified high-priority water resources. ACD is working with other metro-area local government units to fully utilize program cost-share funds and to leverage local funds to install the most cost-effective practices available to treat stormwater runoff. Assessments developed as part of this program will include identifying site-specific best management practices for pollutant and stormwater volume load reduction estimates, installation cost estimates, and long-term operation and maintenance cost estimate. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chris,Lord,"Anoka SWCD",,,,,"(763) 434-2030",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/anoka-conservation-district-legislative-directed-funds-2011,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
27926,"Area GIS Technician for Targeting BMPs",2014,250000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Funds will be used to hire a GIS technician.",,,64380,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",250000,,"Members for Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area are: Carol Krosch, Emily Javens, John Rollings, John Shanahan, William Gardner",0.26,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government","South Central Technical Service Area (SCTSA) will use this Clean Water Fund grant to provide Soil and Water Conservation Districts and other local organizations in its eleven-county area with a Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician to assist in using available GIS information to target specific locations where Best Management Practices (BMPs) can be installed to help improve water quality. The GIS Technician will help to identify potential project locations, prioritize projects based on projected outcomes, and assist SCTSA and SWCD staff in preparing cost estimates and answering landowner questions. The GIS Technician will also be available to assist SCTSA staff in collecting survey data at sites, preparing construction plans, and overseeing construction of BMPs. In addition, GPS equipment will be purchased to increase capacity to survey, design and inspect the construction of additional BMPs. The GPS survey equipment will allow one staff to collect site survey information instead of two. By allowing wider use of LiDAR data, the GPS survey equipment will also help increase the efficiency of the design process by correlating with LiDAR elevation data, allowing more practices to be designed. ",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerad,Bach,"Area 6 - South Central Technical Service Area","1160 Victory Dr Ste 3",Mankato,MN,560015307,507-345-4744,jerad.bach@blueearthswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Renville, Sibley, Waseca, Watonwan",,"Minnesota River - Mankato",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/area-gis-technician-targeting-bmps,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
10007032,"Bald Eagle Lake Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter",2019,392000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(b) ","for grants to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of these funds may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units.","The RCWD engineer estimates that this project will result in an average annual total phosphorus (TP) reduction of 43 pounds and an average annual total suspended sediment (TSS) reduction of 1.4 tons.","This project has resulted by installing a wet pond and iron-enhanced sand filter to achieve an average annual total phosphorus (TP) reduction of 43 pounds and an average annual total suspended sediment (TSS) reduction of 1.4 tons to Bald Eagle Lake.","achieved proposed outcomes",107911,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",392000,,"Members for Rice Creek WD are: Barbara Haake, John J Waller, Michael J. Bradley, Patricia Preiner, Steve P. Wagamon",,"Rice Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is proposing to improve the water quality of stormwater runoff to Bald Eagle Lake through installation of a new wet pond and iron-enhanced sand filter (IESF) on Ramsey County Ditch #11. In partnership with White Bear Township, this project will remove approximately 43 pounds of phosphorus from runoff annually and builds upon the extensive work undertaken by the RCWD to improve water quality in Bald Eagle Lake.",,"Projects and Practices 2019",2019-01-01,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kyle,Axtell,"Rice Creek WD","4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE #611; 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 611",Blaine,MN,55449,763-398-3072,kaxtell@ricecreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bald-eagle-lake-iron-enhanced-sand-filter,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10002092,"Birch Lake Hot Spot Remediation",2018,97000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(b) (BWSR Projects and Practices 2018)","$6,882,000 the first year and $12,618,000 the second year are for grants to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of these funds may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units.","Capture 8.1 lbs/yr of Total Phosphorus annually from a targeted subwatershed of Birch Lake through a retrofitted iron-enhanced sand filter and detention system.","Project was completed as proposed. Funds were used for education and outreach to adjacent landowners, engineering and technical assistance, and installation of an iron-enhanced sand filter and detention structure retrofitted at the outlet of an existing wetland.","achieved proposed outcomes",30000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",97000,21,,,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"An existing wetland in the northeast subwatershed for Birch Lake has been identified as a source of phosphorus to the lake. This project will modify the outlet of the wetland. This will provide extended detention to minimize impacts to upland vegetation and provide more bounce and filtration capacity. Additionally, an installed iron-enhanced sand filtration system will result in an annual phosphorus reduction of 8 pounds. ",2018-01-01,2020-12-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Jenson,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","800 East County Road E","Vadnais Heights",MN,55127,651-204-6074,kristine.jenson@vlawmo.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/birch-lake-hot-spot-remediation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",2
33516,"Brown County Drainage Inventory and Inspection Database 2014",2015,34200,,"Soil Erosion and Drainage Law Compliance 2015","This project will result in an estimated phosphorus load reduction of 78 lbs/yr into Keller Lake. ","District acquired Drainage DB database, allowing Drainage Authorities to store information on their ditches, track maintenance and conduct inspections. Four highest priority sites identified and feasibility completed. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",482000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",398000,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.02,"Brown County","Local/Regional Government","Currently, over 235 miles of open ditch are under the jurisdiction of the Brown County Ditch Authority. A majority of Brown County public ditches drain into large, impaired rivers including the Minnesota River (Turbidity), Cottonwood River (Turbidity/Fecal Coliform), Little Cottonwood River (Turbidity/Fecal Coliform) and Watonwan River (Turbidity/Fecal Coliform). Thus far the Brown County Drainage Authority has been inventorying ditches as requested for repair by residents in the ditch system. Brown County would like to become proactive in inventorying and inspecting ditches to pinpoint problem areas along the open ditches that could result in a major impact in reducing soil erosion and nutrient loads. As part of the current re-determination process Brown County is participating in, we will be incorporating the one-rod buffer, which will significantly reduce overland runoff and protect the slope of the ditch banks. Brown County wants to upgrade the current manual operations to a one-stop web based drainage portal. This Houston Engineering software will allow the county to manage work flows, processes and proceedings. The software will integrate with our current GIS software and the new inspections and inventorying being done. With a combination of efforts inventorying and identifying ditch concerns and making that information readily available we will make strides in reducing soil erosion and nutrient load concerns to our waters. This grant would provide the bridge between the County inspection program and our water resources.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jean,Prochniak,"Brown County",Auditor/Treasurer,"New Ulm",MN,56073,507.233.6616,jean.prochniak@co.brown.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Brown,,"Cottonwood River, Minnesota River - Mankato, Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/brown-county-drainage-inventory-and-inspection-database-2014,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
23906,"Camp Ripley Partnership, Phase IV",2015,1200000,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 3(g)","$1,200,000 in the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with the Morrison County Soil and Water Conservation District to acquire permanent conservation easements within the boundaries of the Minnesota National Guard Compatible Use Buffer to protect forest wildlife habitat. Up to $45,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation - Establishing easements and buffering WMAs will sustain large tracts of green space/forested land. Easements are targeted towards high value forested lands.. Increased availability and improved condition of riparian forests and other habitat corridors - Currently we target parcels adjacent to one another to create habitat corridors consistent with natural resource management.. Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species - Currently Camp Ripley has 65 species of greatest conservation need. This program helps protect 53,000 acre state game refuge. (Camp). Greater public access for wildlife and outdoors-related recreation - Two of the project areas are buffering WMAs on the Gull/ Nokasippi Rivers ensuring the WMAs continue to function allowing public access.. Water is kept on the land - Lands under easement do not allow additional drainage and allows us to enhance the properties with conservation practices to improve land management.. Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need - Camp Ripley lies along 18 miles of the Mississippi, and 8 miles along the Crow Wing River which are critical habitat for waterfowl and SGCN.. A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need. ",,1000000,"DoD ",1165100,,,0.67,"BWSR with Morrison County SWCD","State Government","This phase protected, under easement, 946 acres (130% of the goal of 720 acres)  of high quality habitat a for fish, game, and wildlife. ",,"The purpose of this initiative was to protect fish, migratory birds, big game, and oak habitat along the Crow Wing, Gull, Nokasippi, and Mississippi Rivers via conservation easements. These river corridors are very vulnerable to habitat degradation due to the potential for development. The Camp Ripley military training center is located immediately adjacent to the confluence of the Crow Wing and Mississippi Rivers. Camp Ripley contains 19 miles of Mississippi River frontage and 8 miles of Crow Wing River frontage that provide habitat for many species including 45 Species of Greatest Conservation Need. This project built upon past Camp Ripley partnership success with the Army Compatible Use Buffer program (ACUB). This federal program provided funds to protect adjacent lands from encroaching development and in the process protects the training center, water quality and wildlife habitat. Fifteen easements were secured totaling 946 acres which was 130% over our gaol of 720 acres. The largest easement was 278 acres with two others that were approximately 100 acres. The average easement size was 63 acres. These parcels are primarily forested with some wetlands. As of this writing the ACUB program has protected over 25,000 acres through conservation easements and fee title including 204 RIM easements totaling over 22,000 acres. In 2014 alone BWSR leveraged $1,000,000 in National Guard Bureau and Department of Army ACUB funds for easement acquisition. As of this writing, during the life of the ACUB program, over $33,000,000 from National Guard Bureau and Department of Army funds have been directed to BWSR for easement acquisition.  Camp Ripley is home to one of the southern-most wolf populations in Minnesota and 65 species of Greatest Conservation Need including the state’s highest population of red shouldered hawks. Red-shouldered Hawks are forest dependent species and the parcels protected in this grant help to ensure that a viable population remains in the Camp Ripley area. Likewise, wolves in Minnesota, are primarily forest species and need rather large areas to maintain pack integrity and reduce competition with neighboring packs and humans. Again, these parcels help to protect this species.       This project utilized Camp Ripley’s partnerships with the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR),The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Morrison Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to solicit applications and to score and rank applications. The partnership uses a variety of methods to generate landowner interest and solicit applications including; mailings, open houses, direct contact with landowners and special Camp Ripley events. Applications are sorted into agricultural easements (Non-OHF) and riparian and forested lands easements (OHF). They are then scored and ranked against a GIS based system that ranks parcels based upon a number of factors including habitat quality and proximity to Camp Ripley. Applications are then funded in priority order from appropriate funding sources until all funds are used up. The application process is continuous and there is generally a considerable backlog of interested landowners at any specific point in time. Once a funding decision has been made Morrison SWCD and BWSR work together to accomplish the standard RIM easement acquisition process and the easement becomes part of the RIM portfolio.  ",2014-07-01,2018-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Helen,McLennan,"Morrison SWCD","16776 Heron Rd ","Little Falls",MN,56345,"(320) 616-2479",helen.mclennan@mn.nacdnet.net,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison, St. Louis, Wadena","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/camp-ripley-partnership-phase-iv,,,,
27945,"Casey Lake Neighborhood Stormwater Retrofit",2014,200000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","Impaired for Excess Nutrients-Phosphorus","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 4 lb. of phosphorus per year and 1 ton of sediment per year",,50000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",200000,,"Members for Ramsey-Washington Metro WD are: Jen Oknich, Marj Ebensteiner, Pamela Skinner, Paul Ellefson, Robert Johnson",0.28,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) will improve water quality in Casey Lake and ultimately Kohlman Lake through the installation of approximately 25 rain gardens on priority properties identified as part of the Casey Lake Urban Stormwater Retrofit Assessment completed by Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) in 2011. Capturing and filtering stormwater through rain garden installation within the 208 acre Casey Lake Neighborhood will provide a unique opportunity to target a significant source of phosphorus to one of Minnesota's impaired waters while educating residents on the importance of the role they share in improving stormwater quality. Despite its name, Casey Lake is actually a 15.2 acre lacustrine wetland and is part of the Kohlman Creek Subwatershed which drains to Kohlman Lake. Kohlman Lake, which is the headwater of the Phalen Chain of Lakes, is currently listed on the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's (MPCA) 2012 Impaired Waters List for excess phosphorus. This project will help to meet the phosphorus reduction goals laid forth in the Kohlman Lake Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plan. ",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Ahlborg,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD",,,,,651-792-7964,paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Big Fork River, Leech Lake River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/casey-lake-neighborhood-stormwater-retrofit,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
4013,"Cedar/Farm Island Lakes",2011,108011,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (c)","(c) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for nonpoint source pollution reduction and restoration grants to watershed districts, watershed management organizations, counties, and soil and water conservation districts for grants in addition to grants available under paragraphs (a) and (b) to keep water on the land and to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams, and to protect groundwater and drinking water. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2011 - Clean Water Assistance)","This project funds the design and installation of rain gardens, shoreland revegetation, and water diversions. These projects all reduce the rate of runoff to lakes and streams.","15 shoreland revegetation projects and one rain garden were installed. ",,36000,,,,,,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Cedar and Farm Island are large recreational lakes located in the Aitkin/Brainerd Lakes area. Both lakes are showing significant downward trends in water clarity. The trend coincides with watershed development that increases water runoff. This project seeks to reverse that trend before these lakes degrade further and become impaired. Changing land uses now through incentives is a very cost-effective way to manage these lakes. The consequence of delaying funding for these lakes is a much higher future cost and the possibility that some of their environmental and social values will be lost forever.This project funds the design and installation of rain gardens, shoreland revegetation, and water diversions. These projects all reduce the rate of runoff to lakes and streams. Reducing the runoff will lower the amount of nutrients, especially phosphorus, that increases algae growth. Some additional forest stewardship assistance in the watersheds further slow runoff and nutrient transport.",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"Cedar/Farm Island Lakes",Steven,Hughes,"Aitkin SWCD",,,,,"(218) 927-6565",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cedarfarm-island-lakes,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
14307,"Central Middle School Swale Restoration",2012,55800,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(a) $13,750,000 the first year and $13,750,000 the second year are for pollution reduction and restoration grants to local government units and joint powers organizations of local government units to protect surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) projects and stream bank, stream channel, and shoreline restoration projects. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans.","Central Middle School Swale Installation - Lambert Creek Proposed Reductions: 3 acre-feet Hydrology , 2 lbs/year Phospohrus and ~1 ton/year Sediment","A swale, approximately 350 long, was re-engineered to function more effectively. In order to allow for more stormwater infiltration, an underground storage chamber was installed in the northern half of the swale and a large pre-treatment basin was installed at the northern end as well. Additional smaller pre-treatment catch basins were installed via curb cuts along the western side of the swale. Compacted soils were removed throughout the entire swale area and it was then regraded. Compost and mulch were installed along with Minnesota native plants. Two pathways were put in place to keep people from trampling the plants (and this seems to be working well). Maintenance is provided by the initial contractor for the first two years and the School District has been extremely helpful and eager to keep this project looking good and functioning well. The City of White Bear Lake has agreed to vacuum out the storage chamber as needed. Thus, this project has been a great cooperative effort and arrangement between VLAWMO, the White Bear Lake School District, and the City of White Bear Lake. An educational sign was installed this year at the site and VLAWMO staff will coordinate with the school to provide educational opportunities for the students about the project and water resource protection.",,18600,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",55800,3200,,0.11,"Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization","Local/Regional Government","Lambert Creek discharges into Vadnais Lake, the final impoundment reservoir containing the potable water supply for the city of St. Paul and eight nearby suburbs. Monitoring data indicates high nutrient levels and the creek is listed by the State as having high bacterial levels. In-stream work along Lambert Creek has been maximized with restoration improvements achieving nutrient load reduction. The next step to further improve water quality is to concentrate on restoration efforts on a subwatershed level. A 2010 subwatershed retrofit study was conducted and targeted the most cost-effective means to reduce excess phosphorus levels. As a result of the assessment, the restoration of the Central Middle School swale was identified as a priority. The swale currently is not functioning as intended and has limited water quality treatment benefits. In addition to providing water quality treatment, this project will also provide educational opportunities for students and staff at the school. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Jenson,"Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization","800 East County Road E. ","Vadnais Heights","MN ",55127,"(651) 204-6074",kristine.jenson@vlawmo.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/central-middle-school-swale-restoration,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ","Nicole Clapp",No
10002098,"Cherokee Heights Stormwater Management and Ravine Stabilization Project",2018,700000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(b) (BWSR Projects and Practices 2018)","$6,882,000 the first year and $12,618,000 the second year are for grants to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of these funds may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units.","This project is estimated to reduce sediment loading by 17 to 41 tons/year and TP loading by 17-41 lbs/year. This represents about 37%-89% of the 46 lbs/year TP load reduction from watershed sources recommended in preliminary drafts of the Pickerel Lake TMDL.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 19 pounds of Phosphorus and 17.3 tons of Sediment. ","achieved proposed outcomes",168444,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",673778,7463,"Members for Lower Mississippi River WMO are: Anne Weber, Bob Bullard, Chelsea Skog, Edward (Hunter) Blaeser, Jayne Hager Dee, Jill Smith, Johnson Bruce, Kevin Chamberlain, Laura Zanmiller, Marilyn Lundberg, Mary Jeanne Schneeman, Molly Park, Richard Williams, Scott Deyo, Sharon Lencowski, Tom Seaberg",,"Lower Mississippi River WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Cherokee Heights Ravine receives untreated stormwater runoff from a 70-acre residential area. The ravine is at the upstream end of Lilydale Regional Park. High flow rates and velocities of untreated stormwater through the Cherokee Heights Ravine has caused severe erosion contributing to the instability of the adjacent banks and resulting in sediment and phosphorus loading to downstream Pickerel Lake. The project will reduce pollutant loading by treating stormwater and stabilizing the approximately 300 foot long Upper Cherokee Heights Ravine. The project will be conducted in partnership with St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and West St. Paul and is estimated to reduce annual sediment and phosphorus loading by 17 to 41 tons and 17 to 41 pounds respectively. This represents about 37%-89% of the needed load reduction for Pickerel Lake.",2018-01-01,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Barten,"Lower Mississippi River WMO","4100 220th Street W, Suite 102",Farmington,MN,55024,651-480-7784,joe.barten@co.dakota.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Dakota, Ramsey",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cherokee-heights-stormwater-management-and-ravine-stabilization-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Annie Felix-Gerth",2
18964,"City of Sturgeon Lake Wellhead Protection Plan Implementation Project",2013,115000,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","This project will seal between 75-100 unused well within the city's Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA).","This project resulted in a count of 22 wells sealed",,28750,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",115000,10000,"Skip Thomson, Doug Odegard, Tom Swaim, Joe Luedtke, Jerry Telker",0.2,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Pine Soil and Water Conservation District is partnering with the City of Sturgeon Lake to seal over 50% of the unused wells in the city limits. The City of Sturgeon Lake recently installed a municipal water supply system, and completed a Minnesota Department of Health approved Wellhead Protection Plan. Residents have connected to the new public water supply system and need to seal their unused wells. This project will provide 50% cost-share funds for well sealing to residents already connected to the municipal water supply on a first-come-first-serve basis. This project will seal between 75-100 unused wells, focusing on wells within the Drinking Water Supply Management Area (DWSMA) according to the City's Wellhead Protection Plan. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jill,Carlier,"Pine SWCD","1602 Hwy 23 N","1602 Hwy 23 N",MN,55072,"(320) 216-4241",jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/city-sturgeon-lake-wellhead-protection-plan-implementation-project,,"Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
33547,"City of Mora Stormwater and Mora Lake BMP Assessment",2015,30072,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"The goal of the Lake Volney Targeted Restoration project is to improve the water quality draining to Lake Volney. The project consists of 8 priority areas that will have 14 Best Management Practices installed. ","A subwatershed retrofit analysis for the City of Mora has been completed.","Achieved proposed outcomes",81335,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",325240,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",2.34,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government","With a population of approximately 3,500, the City of Mora is the largest municipality in the Snake River watershed. Monitoring indicates the city's Lake Mora has high levels of total phosphorus, total suspended solids, and other pollutants. This project will develop a plan that identifies several stormwater best management practices (BMPs) for the City of Mora and surrounding rural areas to address these impairments. Modeling and analysis will be used to target projects where they can provide the most benefit. Implementation of these BMPs will improve water quality in Mora Lake and the Snake River downstream of the City of Mora.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Osterdyk,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany Street, Ste. 3",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-3982,kelly.osterdyk@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Kanabec,,"Snake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/city-mora-stormwater-and-mora-lake-bmp-assessment,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
28000,"Commercial Site Assessment for BMP Retrofit",2014,58515,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Targeted Watershed Analysis",,,16428,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",58515,,"Members for Ramsey-Washington Metro WD are: Jen Oknich, Marj Ebensteiner, Pamela Skinner, Paul Ellefson, Robert Johnson",0.26,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (District) has determined that large impervious sites (like churches, commercial sites, and schools) are more economical for stormwater management retrofit projects than distributed small projects along roadways. The District began assessing church sites for retrofit opportunities in 2013 and will continue this effort in 2014. Church congregations have been receptive to partnering with the watershed district. Commercial and school property owners, however, are often harder to access, and can also be harder to motivate into partnerships that result in implementation of stormwater management Best Management Practices (BMPs). This grant will assist the District in identifying and assessing commercial retail centers and strip malls in high priority drainage areas for retrofit opportunities that will assist the District in meeting stormwater volume and nutrient reduction goals. This project will not only identify promising sites for retrofit BMPs on commercial sites with large impervious areas, but involve a series of conversations with commercial property owners about the potential for partnering on project implementation, now and in the future. An important part of this project involves interaction with commercial property owners to introduce the District and its goals, determine their willingness to partner with the District, identify barriers to installation and maintenance of stormwater BMPs, identify ways to reduce or eliminate barriers, and to generally lay the groundwork for the District to effectively work with commercial property owners into the future.",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Ahlborg,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD",,,,,651-792-7964,paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/commercial-site-assessment-bmp-retrofit,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
14370,"Community Blue: Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization Partner Conservation Program",2012,105200,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(g) $1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for community partners grants to local units of government for: (1) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (2) installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Local government unit staff and administration costs may be used as a match.","Project Outputs: 7-10 BMP Installations with the Goose Lake Subwatershed & Lambert Creek Subwatershed 16.6 acre-feet/year hydrology 12 lbs/year of phosphorus 3.5 tons/year sediment. Develop a minimum of 10 new long-term community partnerships ","This Community Partners Conservation Program grants has yielded an estimated 3 lbs/yr phosphorus reduction, 1 ton/yr sediment reduction (TSS), and 4,348 acre-feet/yr stormwater runoff reduction.",,35100,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",105200,4400,"Marc Johannsen (Vadnais Heights); Dan Jones(White Bear Lake); Bill Mample (White Bear Township); Robert Uzpen (Gem Lake); Rob Rafferty (Lino Lakes); Marty Long (North Oaks). All Board members are City Council Representatives for the cities in the parentheses next to their names.",0.29,"Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization","Local/Regional Government","Lambert Creek is wholly within the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Area. Vadnais Lake is the drinking water reservoir for the City of St. Paul and surrounding communities. Lambert Creek has elevated bacteria and nutrient levels and water quality in Vadnais Lake will not improve unless there is a reduction in the phosphorus loading from Lambert Creek. The Community Blue partnership program will be a unique program with a focus on engaging citizens through the installation of exceptionally visible and community accessible raingardens, shoreline restorations, and tree trenches. Significant, measurable outputs with development of long-term partnerships are primary objectives for this program. The program aims to install 7-10 conservation practices targeted within the Lambert Creek subwatershed and Goose Lake drainage area. These projects are anticipated to capture almost 5.5 million gallons of stormwater runoff annually, and reduce the phosphorus load into Lambert Creek by approximately 12 lbs/year. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kristine,Jenson,"Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization","800 East County Road E","Vadnais Heights",MN,55127,"(651) 204-6074",kristine.jenson@vlawmo.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-blue-vadnais-lake-area-watershed-management-organization-partner-conservation-pro,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service;","Nicole Clapp",No
19008,"St. Croix River Community Low Impact Development ",2013,35000,"111 006 02 07G 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7 ","Two Community Partners Grant Projects ",,,14100,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",35000,2050,"Skip Thomson, Doug Odegard,Tom Swaim, Joe Luedtke, Jerry Telker,",0.1,"Pine Soil and Water ","Local/Regional Government","These projects will improve water quality by reducing the sediment and phosphorus delivery to the Kettle and St. Croix River Watersheds and engage and educate municipalities and the public regarding the water quality benefits of shoreline buffers and rain gardens. Phosphorus and sediment delivery to the Kettle River from stormwater runoff at Robinson Park in the City of Sandstone will be reduced by the establishment of a native buffer and repair of the river bank by installing soil wraps implanted with deep rooted native species. A local match will be used to conduct a rain garden design and demonstration planting workshop in the City of Askov engaging public community participation through instruction on rain garden design and public participation in planting the demonstration rain garden. The demonstration rain garden will be installed in the Bear Creek Watershed, a tributary of the St. Croix River. The rain garden will manage un-treated storm water runoff in the City of Askov. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Jill ",Carlier,"Pine Soil & Water Conservation District","1602 Highway 23 North",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4241,jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/st-croix-river-community-low-impact-development,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; ","Skip Thomson - Chair, Doug Odegard - Vice Chair,Tom Swaim - Treasurer, Joe Luedtke - Secretary, Jerry Telker - Public Relations ","Nicole Clapp ",
33575,"St. Croix River Watershed Phosphorus Reduction and Forestry Re-establishment Project",2015,63400,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result in a forest stewardship program targeting watersheds with the highest risk of impacts on water quality. ",,,15850,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",63400,1669,"Members for Pine SWCD are: Douglas Odegard, Jerry Telker, Joseph Luedtke, Skip Thomson, Tom Swaim",0.64,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This project will address impairments in the St. Croix, Kettle and Snake River Watersheds by reducing sediment and phosphorus delivery by encouraging private forest landowners within the St. Croix River Watershed in Pine County to re-establish riparian forest buffers, maintain existing riparian buffers and plant de-forested areas. It will develop a forest stewardship program and write forest stewardship plans in watersheds with the highest risk of impacts on water quality as listed by the Minnesota Forest Resources Council. This project will implement measures to achieve the St. Croix Basin TMDL goal of 20% reduction of phosphorus by 2020. ",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jill,Carlier,"Pine SWCD","1602 Hwy 23 N",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4241,jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,"Kettle River, Lower St. Croix River, Snake River, Upper St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/st-croix-river-watershed-phosphorus-reduction-and-forestry-re-establishment-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Nicole Clapp ",
33618,"St. Croix River Watershed Agricultural Runoff Reduction Project",2015,48800,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result an inspection database for 103E ditches. The project will also develop a process for completing the annual inspection and reporting requirements under Statue 103E. ","A district forester was hired, and obtained certification to write Forest Stewardship Plans. In 2016 the forester completed 11 plans for a total of 1,826 acres. The forester worked with DNR officials to diagnose Oak Wilt in Pine County, and is planning a landowner workshop for the spring of 2017. In 2017, 30 plans have been completed as of 10/26/17. A drill was purchased, and several workshops and meeting with landowners were held to answer questions about the drill. 2015: 22 farmers rented the drill seeding a variety of regular and cover crops 2016: 22 farmers rented the drill seeding a variety of regular crops and cover crops. 2017: 19 farmers rented the drill, putting on more acres in than 2015 or 2016.","Achieved proposed outcomes",8550,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",34200,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.1,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This project will improve water quality, reducing phosphorus annually by 1,842 in the St. Croix, Kettle and Snake River Watersheds in Pine County by establishing cover crops to reduce erosion and phosphorus/fertilizer applications, increase soil fertility, permeability, and microbe activity. A no-till drill will be purchased for use by agricultural producers for installing cover crops as a means of decreasing soil erosion, reducing phosphorus and fertilizer applications and increasing soil health. Outreach tools will be developed to annually contact and encourage agricultural producers to install 1,600 acres of cover crops a year for a period of 10 years. A partnership with NRCS will provide in-kind staff time match throughout the project with landowner contacts, cover crop plans, and implementing cover crop installations with financial match through USDA programs. A demonstration project will be conducted late summer or fall of 2017 to inform agricultural producers of the benefits of cover crops and encourage participation in the program.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jill,Carlier,"Pine SWCD","1602 Hwy 23 N",Sandstone,MN,55072,320-216-4241,jill.carlier@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,"Kettle River, Lower St. Croix River, Snake River, Upper St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/st-croix-river-watershed-agricultural-runoff-reduction-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
34236,"Engaging Schools in Retrofit BMPs",2016,150000,"Laws of MN 2015 1st Special Session Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7","Community Partners 2016: Laws of MN 2015 First Special Session Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 7","""It is estimated that six projects will be completed resulting in the collective removal of an estimated 611 tons sediment and 7 pounds of phosphorus being reduced each year. In addition, the annual volume of water retained on these sites is estimated to be 6.3 acre-ft per year."" ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 6 lb. of phosphorus per year, 1 ton of sediment per year, and 3 acre-feet of stormwater per year",,353000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,,"Members for Ramsey-Washington Metro WD are: ",,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is responsible for the protection and restoration of the water quality of 20 lakes and 5 creeks within its boundary. Permit and voluntary cost share programs serve to slowly redevelop the watershed to the benefit of these water bodies. However, additional projects are needed- not only to implement green infrastructure in areas that need extra restoration and protection, but also to foster new relationships between citizens and the RWMWD to rally together in a common goal to the benefit of their water resources. This effort results in projects, but also in the creation of future stewards of the watershed district that can help to carry on the RWMWD's mission, and promote its work. The RWMWD has identified schools as a primary target for stormwater management because of their large impervious surface areas with little or no stormwater treatment on site. During the last year and a half the District has inventoried and assessed its schools though a CWF Accelerated Implementation Fund grant to identify high priority sites where stormwater volume and pollution reduction projects can be most cost effective. Communication with principals, school district grounds staff and educators indicates that they have a strong interest in partnering with RWMWD to address water quality goals, but they do not have the budget to cover the costs of constructing BMPS. This project will offer grant funds to schools for BMP retrofit projects that will intercept, treat and infiltrate or filter runoff that will reduce total phosphorus (TP) and total suspended solids (TSS) loads to high priority areas water bodies within RWMWD. The goals of this project are to collaborate with and empower school districts, reduce barriers to the implementation of BMP projects and develop long-term partnerships to ensure that the Watershed District can continue to work with schools into the future to reduce stormwater run-off from their sites.",,,2016-01-22,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Ahlborg,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD",,,,,651-792-7964,paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/engaging-schools-retrofit-bmps,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
18937,"Evergreen Park Drainage and Water Quality Improvements",2013,359100,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 24 pounds/year, Sediment by 4 tons/year and runoff volume by 5 acre-feet/year.",,,90000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",359100,4200,"Mayor Dan Roe, Jason Etten, Lisa Laliberte, Tammy McGehee, Robert Willmus",0.1,"City of Roseville","Local/Regional Government","The Fairview Avenue storm sewer system is under capacity and stormwater runoff reaches the pipe faster than the pipes can convey the water downstream. This causes the system to surcharge, causing arterial street flooding, local street flooding, inundation of open spaces, as well as private property damage. This storm sewer system is directly connected to several significant regional water bodies. The proposed improvements at Evergreen Park will consist of an underground storage chamber and a storm water re-use system to irrigate the ball fields. This will reduce the volume of water in the storm sewer system, improve water quality and provide an opportunity for stormwater re-use for irrigation. Above ground bioretention basins will also be constructed to provide additional improvement to water quality and volume reduction, and also serve as an educational area in the park that can be utilized by both Roseville Parks and Recreation programs as well as Brimhall Elementary School. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Giga,"City of Roseville","2660 Civic Center Drive",Roseville,MN,55113,"(651) 792-7048",kristine.giga@ci.roseville.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/evergreen-park-drainage-and-water-quality-improvements,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
3933,"Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant Program - 2010",2010,1234350,,,"Evaluation and Outcome Plan Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy.",,,1465397,,,,,,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Currently, there are approximately 5,050 feedlots with fewer than 300 animal units that need to come into compliance with State feedlot rules. Clean Water Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant funds are being used to provide financial assistance to landowners with feedlot operations less than 300 animal units in size and located in a riparian area or impaired watershed. A variety of practices are commonly used to reduce the pollution potential from a feedlot site. Each situation is unique and may require capital improvements such as ag waste storage systems or more modest improvements such as clean water diversions, rain gutters on roofs, grass filter strips, or fencing. Technical staff and engineers from local government units and private contractors work with the landowner to develop and implement a pollution control system that protects the environment and maintains the economic viability of the farm. 41 projects totaling $1,234,350 were awarded in FY2010. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant Program - 2010",,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Benton, Dodge, Douglas, Fillmore, Goodhue, Morrison, Renville, Stearns, Waseca, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/feedlot-water-quality-management-grant-program-2010,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
3935,"Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant Program - 2011",2011,2436888,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (f)",,"Evaluation and outcome plans are required as a part of the grant agreement between BWSR and the grantee. These required plans consist of verifying project installation and creating operation and maintenance plans to ensure the project is functioning as designed. Funded projects meet locally identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. Projects reduce pollutant loads aimed at improving watershed health over time. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy",,,2522551,,,,,,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Currently, there are approximately 5,050 feedlots with fewer than 300 animal units that need to come into compliance with State feedlot rules. Clean Water Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant funds are being used to provide financial assistance to landowners with feedlot operations less than 300 animal units in size and located in a riparian area or impaired watershed. A variety of practices are commonly used to reduce the pollution potential from a feedlot site. Each situation is unique and may require capital improvements such as ag waste storage systems or more modest improvements such as clean water diversions, rain gutters on roofs, grass filter strips, or fencing. Technical staff and engineers from local government units and private contractors work with the landowner to develop and implement a pollution control system that protects the environment and maintains the economic viability of the farm. 39 projects totaling $2,436,888 were awarded in FY2011. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Feedlot Water Quality Management Grant Program - 2011",,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Brown, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Lyon, Mower, Nobles, Olmsted, Pope, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/feedlot-water-quality-management-grant-program-2011,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10024621,"FY22 LSC Soil Health Grant",2022,200000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(p)","(p) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for grants to farmers who own or rent land to enhance adoption of cover crops and other soil health practices in areas where there are direct benefits to public water supplies. Up to $400,000 is for an agreement with the University of Minnesota Office for Soil Health for applied research and education on Minnesota's agroecosystems and soil health management systems.","Ag practices: nitrate reduction goals of 41,600lbs on 328 ac and 56% reduction (6) on 900 ac. Non-Structural practices: nitrate reduction goals of 20,000lbs on 1,000 ac, 85% reduction (10) on 210 ac, and 32% reduction (7) on 1,200 ac. See section 3b.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Chisago SWCD are: Craig Mold, David Tollberg, James Birkholz, Justin Wilson, Roland Cleveland",0.06,"Chisago SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Lower St. Croix Watershed (LSCW) consists of an abundance of natural resources making it conducive for both agricultural production and urban areas. The watershed also contains various geologic features rendering substantial areas of the watershed to have vulnerable groundwater including DWSMA vulnerability, pollution sensitivity to wells, pollution sensitivity to near surface materials, karst features, and well testing show ? 5 mg/L nitrate. Adequate supplies of high-quality groundwater are needed for the region's residents, as 100% of the drinking water in the watershed is derived from groundwater. As part of this project, LSCW partners will provide technical and financial assistance to agricultural landowners in these vulnerable groundwater areas to increase the long term implementation of soil health practices where there are direct benefits to public water supplies. Activities would include agricultural and nonstructural practices, such as conservation cover, conservation crop rotation, cover crop, forage and biomass planting, nutrient management, prescribed grazing, and residue management (no-till/strip till). LSCW partners will work toward implementing agricultural practices on 1,228 acres and nonstructural practices on 2,410 acres within the project area, and reach over 45,891 community members through education and engagement in soil health activities. Partners on this project include, but are not limited to, LSCW Partnership members (Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, and Washington Counties; Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, and Pine Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Washington Conservation District; Brown's Creek, Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix, Comfort Lake-Forest Lake, South Washington, and Valley Branch Watershed Districts), National Resources Conservation Service, University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Health, local cities/townships, and local landowners and farmers who own or rent land. ",,,2022-09-16,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Craig,Mell,"Chisago SWCD","38814 Third Ave","North Branch",MN,55056,651-674-2333,craig.mell@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Chisago, Isanti, Pine, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy22-lsc-soil-health-grant,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10033684,"FY25 RRWP WBIF",2025,1331559,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (a)","(a) $39,500,000 the first year and $39,500,000 the second year are for grants to implement state-approved watershed-based plans. The grants may be used to implement projects or programs that protect, enhance, and restore surface PreviouswaterNext quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking PreviouswaterNext sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan program and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementing state-approved plans, including within the following watershed planning areas (see Chapter 40 Article 2 Section 6(a) (2) for the list of watershed planning areas: seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks; and(3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board must establish eligibility criteria and determine whether a planning area is ready to proceed and has the nonstate match committed.","The completed work plan will result in the installation of a combination of up to 15 agricultural and residential Best Management Practices or a 64-pound reduction of total phosphorus to priority waters, 10 acres of wetland restorations, 100 acres of soil health practices, four sealed wells, five plans consisting of a combination of subwatershed assessments and woodland stewardship plans, and ten conservation easements completed or in-progress. Upon implementation, phosphorus reduction calculations will be made for each practice, where appropriate, to help determine overall progress toward restoration and protection.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,5.03,"Rum River Watershed Partnership","Local/Regional Government","The Rum River Watershed Partnership will implement Priority Level A and B Actions. While not explicitly called out, actions that obtain multiple benefits to other Level B and C priority issues, such as Natural Resources?Protection, Management, and Restoration of Upland Habitat, a Level B issue, will be given priority. The work plan targets Tier 1-3 waters identified in the CWMP. Funding as follows: Outreach and Engagement were identified as the key to the success of the entire Rum River Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (RRWCMP). Specifically, the RRWCMP calls for hiring and maintaining the positions detailed in the outreach plan. The FY25 WBIF work plan continues the progress made with previous WBIF funding by 1) continuing funding to coordinate watershed-wide Type A outreach, raising awareness and behavioral change. Type A outreach will be completed by existing outreach staff from Isanti SWCD. 2) continuing efforts for Type-B outreach, community organizing, and buy-in by continuing to fund the Full-time Watershed Organizer employed by Mille Lacs SWCD. The SWCDs hosting Type A and B outreach will work across the basin with other parties to the Joint Powers Entity to provide outreach services. The project development line item includes outreach Type C (technical outreach). An outreach and education subcommittee will develop a detailed work plan that coordinates outreach and engagement activities based on priorities identified in this annual plan throughout the watershed. Surface Water Restoration and Protection will focus on structural and non-structural projects targeted at all priority waters described in the RRWCMP. Due to the diverse nature of the watershed, members will implement an assorted set of practices, including agricultural structural and non-structural projects, urban/residential projects, and forestry and soil health practices. As part of planning for future years, this work plan also includes completing approximately five studies to prioritize locations and projects and woodland stewardship plans to help use funding wisely. The RRWP project policy document will be updated to guide the project selection process. Groundwater and Drinking Water Quality Members will address groundwater quality by sealing wells within the watershed boundary. This action was initiated with FY23 WBIF Supplemental funding. We anticipate sealing four wells and will continue seeking additional funding to keep the momentum. Due to the lack of reliable local and state funding, funding for administration, project development and technical assistance are included in the work plan and is necessary for effective plan implementation. The required 10% match will come from a variety of non-state sources such as project match per the Projects Policy adopted by the RRWP board and staff time, billed at the BWSR billable rates, for staff and board member attendance at JPE, IPC, Outreach office hours, and Planning Team meetings. ",,,2024-10-09,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tiffany,Determan,"Rum River Watershed Partnership","635 2nd Street St",Milaca,MN,56353,320-983-2160,tiffany.determan@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Sherburne",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy25-rrwp-wbif,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10024623,"GBERBA Soil Health Implementation Grant",2022,312100,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(p)","(p) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for grants to farmers who own or rent land to enhance adoption of cover crops and other soil health practices in areas where there are direct benefits to public water supplies. Up to $400,000 is for an agreement with the University of Minnesota Office for Soil Health for applied research and education on Minnesota's agroecosystems and soil health management systems.","In 3 years, 5,400 acres of conservation farming practices would be implemented, and 300 acres of perennial conservation cover preventing 33,021 pounds of nitrogen, 1,908 pounds of phosphorus, 159 tons of sediment from entering the watershed.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,0.21,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government","The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) is a joint powers organization consisting of ten member Counties and SWCDs encompassing the Blue Earth, Le Sueur and Watonwan Watersheds. Our mission is to lead in the implementation and promotion of economically viable watershed activities through the combined efforts of local partners. We have identified two target areas in the GBERB (Greater Blue Earth River Basin) where high levels of nitrates directly affect public water supply. These areas have been identified as high priority for groundwater protection in the Watonwan River Watershed Comprehensive Management Plan, Le Sueur WRAPS and outlined in the MPCA Watershed Pollutant Load Reduction Calculator. Our proposed activities through new conservation farming adopters will add 1,800 acres of cover crops, 1,800 acres of strip-till/no-till, and 1,800 acres of strip-till/no-till that incorporate manure injection technology, and 300 acres of new CRP resulting in 33,021 pounds of nitrogen from entering high priority groundwater protection areas in GBERB watersheds. Adopting cover crops, or other soil health practices, is a fundamental shift for most landowners and takes substantial consideration in changing their farming practices. We aim to gather economic and crop yield data through our contracted acres and develop an interactive, online map site for producers in southern Minnesota to reference who are actively transitioning from conventional farming methods. We also plan on organizing demonstration and workshop days that will highlight local producer success and challenges during their transition to conservation farming methods. Farmers at the demonstrations and workshops will be able to see first-hand the yield and cost benefits of cover cropping and reduced tillage, along with new equipment and technology to further increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness. ",,,2022-09-16,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th Street",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.gross@co.cottonwood.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gberba-soil-health-implementation-grant,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10010597,"Goose Lake Alum Treatment 2020",2020,190000,"Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, ARTICLE 2, Sec. 7(b)","(b) $16,000,000 the first year and $16,000,000 the second year are for grants to local government units to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of this money may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units. Up to 20 percent of this appropriation is available for land-treatment projects and practices that benefit drinking water. (Projects and Practices 2020)","An annual reduction of 800 lbs of phosphorus per year during treatment is projected in East Goose Lake with a lifespan of 10-15 years. Monitoring will be conducted twice per month, May through Sept. Long-term monitoring has been in place since 2007. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",190000,,"Members for Vadnais Lake Area WMO are: Dan Jones, Ed Prudhon, Marc Johannsen, Marty Long, Rob Rafferty, Robert Uzpen",,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"East Goose Lake (62-0034) in White Bear Lake, MN, is a listed impaired waterbody (303(d) Impaired Waters) for nutrient levels for recreational use. East Goose Lake total phosphorus (TP) and Chlorophyll-a levels average nearly 4 times shallow lake State standards. High nutrient levels have resulted in a lake that is devoid of vegetation and dominated by algae, including blue-green algae. VLAWMO seeks funding to perform a 2-phase alum treatment on East Goose Lake, as the most cost-effective means to remove biologically available phosphorus from the water column in East Goose and also improve the unnamed wetland, locally referred to as West Goose, located directly downstream (62'0126). Studies conducted on East Goose Lake show that 88% of East Goose Lake's phosphorus loading is internal. Reports that provide more detail include the TMDL (Wenck, 2014) and feasibility study (Barr, 2018). A 91% overall reduction in phosphorus is needed to meet the MPCA TP standard for shallow lakes (Wenck, 2014). Historical accumulated inputs combined with external inputs led to the current internal load. East Goose Lake was the discharge point for the White Bear Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant from the 1930s to the 1960s. Addressing problems in East Goose lake are important because it is part of the headwaters of Lambert Creek, tributary to East Vadnais Lake, which is the drinking water reservoir for more than 430,000 St. Paul residents. This area is also identified by the MDA Source Water Protection Area Map as High Priority (See attachments). External loading has been and continues to be reduced in the subwatershed. Best management practices (BMPs) have been completed including stormpond additions (N = 7), a network of raingardens on County Rd. F, and major redevelopment BMPs. In 2019, Barr Engineering completed hydraulic/hydrologic modeling to identify and provide preliminary designs of 3 projects (WBF Grant P19-3281). One of these projects will be implemented spring 2020. ",2020-02-03,2022-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Dawn,Tanner,"Vadnais Lake Area WMO",,,,,612-859-2925,tann0042@umn.edu,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/goose-lake-alum-treatment-2020,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Kari Keating",No
3320,"Grade Stabilization above the Thief River",2011,187974,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (b); Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (g)","(b) $2,800,000 the first year and $3,124,000 the second year are for grants to watershed districts and watershed management organizations for: (i) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants or to leverage federal funds for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (ii) the installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Watershed district and watershed management organization staff and administration may be used for local match. Priority may be given to school projects that can be used to demonstrate water retention practices. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2011 - Runoff Reduction); (g) $2,330,000 the first year and $1,830,000 the second year are for grants to implement stream bank, stream channel, and shoreline protection, and restoration projects to protect water quality. Of this amount, $330,000 the first year and $330,000 the second year may be used for technical assistance and grants to establish a conservation drainage program in consultation with the Board of Water and Soil Resources and the Drainage Work Group that consists of pilot projects to retrofit existing drainage systems with water quality improvement practices, evaluate outcomes, and provide outreach to landowners, public drainage authorities, drainage engineers and contractors, and others. Of this amount, $500,000 the first year is for a grant to Hennepin County for riparian restoration and stream bank stabilization in the ten primary stream systems in Hennepin County in order to protect, enhance, and help restore the water quality of the streams and downstream receiving waters. The county shall work with watershed districts and water management organizations to identify and prioritize projects. To the extent possible, the county shall employ youth through the Minnesota Conservation Corps and Tree Trust to plant trees and shrubs to reduce erosion and stabilize stream banks. This appropriation must be matched by nonstate sources, including in-kind contributions (2011 - Shoreland Improvement)","This project will help bring the Thief River closer to meeting the turbidity standard by reducing sediment on average by over 400 tons each year.","Six grade stabilization structures were installed. There was enough funding to expand the side water inlet installation further upstream. A total of 18 side water inlet structures were also installed. A section of eroding stream bank was also stabilized and armored with rock rip-rap. Together, the parts of this project should be reducing sediment in the Thief River by 386 tons per year and phosphorus by 414 pounds per year. ",,47075,,,,,,"Red Lake Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Thief River is the source of drinking water for the City of Thief River Falls. The river's other designated uses also include recreation and aquatic life. Water quality monitoring conducted by local agencies discovered that the Thief River is not meeting state water quality standards for both turbidity (muddiness) and dissolved oxygen. Each year, approximately 12,376 tons of sediment is deposited into the Thief River Falls reservoir by the Thief River. That is the equivalent of over 1,200 dump trucks full of dirt. This excessive amount of sediment increases the potential of harmful byproducts getting into the city's drinking water, increases water treatment cost, and degrades the fish habitat. Marshall County Ditch 20 (CD20) is a drainage system that flows into the Thief River 7.5 miles northeast of Thief River Falls. The deepening of CD20 by erosion has been identified as a major contributor to the sedimentation problems in the Thief River and has exacerbated gully formation in fields along its course. Project partners will collaborate to implement grade stabilization and erosion control strategies along the lower 2.5 miles of CD20. Specifically, a series of rock riffle grade stabilization structures will be used to reduce the head cutting and sloughing along CD20 and side water inlets will be used to halt the gully erosion on adjacent field ditches. This project will help bring the Thief River closer to meeting the turbidity standard by reducing sediment on average by over 400 tons each year. Reducing sediment and nutrients will reduce the amount of water treatment that is need for the City of Thief River Falls and will also improve habitat for aquatic life within the river. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Myron,Jesme,,,,,,"(218) 681-5800",jesme@wiktel.com,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grade-stabilization-above-thief-river,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
3321,"Grand Marais Creek Cut Channel Stabilization",2011,662000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (b)","(b) $2,800,000 the first year and $3,124,000 the second year are for grants to watershed districts and watershed management organizations for: (i) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants or to leverage federal funds for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (ii) the installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Watershed district and watershed management organization staff and administration may be used for local match. Priority may be given to school projects that can be used to demonstrate water retention practices. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants. (2011 - Runoff Reduction)",,"This project has yielded an estimated phosphorus reduction of 998 lbs/yr and sediment (TSS) reduction of 1699 tons/yr.",,308000,,,,,,"Red Lake Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","In the early 1900s, a joint State and County drainage project constructed a 1 mile outlet channel to Grand Marais Creek to provide a shorter outlet to the Red River and effectively abandoned the lower 6 miles of the natural channel. In recent times, the ditch has eroded from its original shape to a channel of steep gradients and unstable banks. This has resulted in head cutting of the channel and nearly continuous channel erosion and bank sloughing with the effect of depositing up to an estimated annual average of 700 tons of sediment into the Red River. With a grant from the Clean Water Fund, the Red Lake Watershed District proposes to construct a project to stabilize the outlet channel. Drop structures/spillways will be used to flatten the channel profile to non-erosive velocities thereby eliminating the head cutting, bank sloughing and transport of sediments to the Red River. The cross section of the channel will be reestablished and critical areas will be armored to prevent future bank cutting. These repairs should reduce the turbidity impairments in the Red River. This project is a component of a larger plan for the Grand Marais watershed that also includes restoration of the original Grand Marais Channel. This larger plan would divert flows from the outlet channel, further reducing the potential for erosion. Re-establishing flows to the original Grand Marais channel will enhance wildlife and aquatic habitats for an approximate 6 mile stretch of natural channel. ",,,2011-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Myron,Jesme,,,,,,"(218) 681-5800 0",jesme@wiktel.com,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grand-marais-creek-cut-channel-stabilization,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
1417,"Green Infrastructure for the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project ",2010,665000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (b)","(b) $2,800,000 the first year and $3,124,000 the second year are for grants to watershed districts and watershed management organizations for: (i) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants or to leverage federal funds for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (ii) the installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Watershed district and watershed management organization staff and administration may be used for local match. Priority may be given to school projects that can be used to demonstrate water retention practices. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2010 - Runoff Reduction)",,"Eight biorention basins and three infiltration trenches were installed. An estimated reduction of 9.05 tons/yr of sediment, 134.141 acre-ft/yr of stormwater runoff, and 108.7 lbs/yr of phosphorus was achieved.",,4449865,,,,,,"Capitol Region Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","From 2011 to 2013, the full reconstruction of University Avenue in Saint Paul for the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (CCLRT) presents a unique opportunity to improve the quality of stormwater runoff from the Corridor that will not be seen again. Assistance from the Clean Water funds will augment large investments being made by Capitol Region Watershed District, Saint Paul, Ramsey County, and Metropolitan Council implementing highly visible, green infrastructure practices in this transportation corridor to achieve significant stormwater volume reduction and water quality improvements. Other environmental benefits include improved aesthetics, better air quality, and reduced air temperatures. The Corridor is highly urbanized and comprised of primarily commercial and industrial land uses with a small amount of residential property. The existing drainage system conveys untreated stormwater runoff from paved surfaces to the Mississippi River, which is impaired for turbidity, nutrients, and bacteria. Four categories of green infrastructure practices will be constructed to achieve the runoff reduction and water quality goals of the project. These are: integrated tree trench system, stormwater planters, rain gardens, and infiltration trenches. The integrated tree trench system will be constructed on both sidewalks along 5.2 miles of University Avenue. Street runoff will be directed to infiltration trenches while runoff from sidewalks will go to pervious pavers and structural soils. The structural soils will support the trees that provide evapotranspiration, infiltration, and nutrient uptake. Ten additional green infrastructure practices will be constructed on adjacent streets to University Avenue to further green this Corridor.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"Green Infrastructure for the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Project - Fact Sheet",Mark,Doneux,"Capitol Region Watershed District",,,,,651-644-8888," mark@capitolregionwd.org",Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/green-infrastructure-central-corridor-light-rail-transit-project,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
33514,"Improving Water Quality, Soil Health and Pasture/Hayland production With No-Till",2015,89845,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result in the implementaion of a no-till drill program. ",,,42344,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",89845,559,"Members for Clearwater SWCD are: Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, John Gunvalson, Marty Cobenais, Paul Rydeen",,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Pasture and hayland account for 62% of the agricultural land use in Clearwater County. In 2012, it was the 12th largest producer of beef cattle in Minnesota. In a county where 22% of pasture/hayland acres are within 300 feet of riparian areas, management practices need to be introduced that enhance rather than restrict the farm operations that use these zones for their livelihood. Clearwater County's Silver Creek and Ruffy Brook are currently listed as impaired by fecal coliform. Working to address these impairments, the Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District will implement a pasture/hayland management program that benefits water quality and landowner alike. Management practices such as no-till pasture and hayland renovation, flash grazing and rotational grazing will result in increased forage quality and yield, improved ground cover and improved soil health. This will result in lowered run-off and enhance the ability to filter pollutants and stabilize riparian slopes. ",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Nathan,Nordlund,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N Ste 3",Bagley,MN,56621,218-694-6845,nathan.nordlund@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,"Clearwater River, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/improving-water-quality-soil-health-and-pasturehayland-production-no-till,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Nicole Clapp ",
27983,"Increased Engineering Capacity in NE Minnesota",2014,250000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Funds will be used to hire an engineer.",,,62500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",250000,,"Members for Area 3 - Technical Service Area are: Albert Moline, David Davis, Debra Taylor, Hartley Sandstrom, Marcia Stromgren",2.56,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government","Demand for Engineering services in Northeast Minnesota's nine-county Area III Technical Service Area is exceeding the capacity to deliver the needed services. There are increased requests from Soil and Water Conservation Districts for engineering needed to design and install Best Management Practices in part due to requests related to Clean Water Fund projects. These funds will be used to hire an engineer, which will increase engineering capacity and result in the completion of at least five additional projects per year.",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,R.C.,Boheim,"Area 3 - Technical Service Area","215 No 1st Ave E Rm 301",Duluth,MN,55802,218-723-4867,rc.boheim@southstlouisswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis",,"St. Louis River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/increased-engineering-capacity-ne-minnesota,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
10022802,"Island Lake Water Quality Protection",2022,128000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 6(b)","(Projects and Practices)(b) $10,762,000 the first year and $11,504,000 the second year are for grants to local government units to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. Up to 20 percent of this appropriation is available for land-treatment projects and practices that benefit drinking water.","We expect to see a reduction of 18.42 lbs/yr of phosphorous and 52.8 tons/yr of soil erosion upon project completion. We plan to install 5 structural and 10 non-structural projects as well as 20 rain barrels.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Pine SWCD are: Dan Benzie, Doug Odegard, Gerald Weis, Jerry Telker, Kelly Henry",0.37,"Pine SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Island lake of the Kettle River Watershed, located in the northern end of Pine County, provides landowners and countless visitors the opportunity to experience high quality recreation within a day?s trip from the Twin Cities. Island Lake falls under the purview of Windemere Lakes and Landowners Association. Of the lakes in the township, only two are impaired (Hg), however Island Lake has the third highest phosphorous sensitivity significance in the Kettle River Watershed according to the state?s 2021 LPSS information. The goal of this project is to protect Island Lake from impairment through the targeted use of shoreland stabilizations, shoreland buffers, rain barrel installation, and other site-appropriate structural vegetative BMPs, as outline in the Island Lake Report created by RMB Labs in 2019. Island Lake, while not currently listed as impaired, does exceed the threshold for total phosphorous and chlorophyll. Improving Island Lake will also benefit another high priority lake identified in the LPSS, that being Sand Lake into which Island Lake flows. In recent years, the failing outlet of Island Lake has unnaturally held water levels at least 1 foot above OHW causing erosion and bank instability that was not seen prior. As a result, Pine County SWCD has not undertaken any projects Island Lake due to a lack of assurance that projects would succeed given the ever-changing conditions. Restoration on the outlet structure was completed in early fall 2019, stabilizing the lake?s water level. There is a large backlog of interested landowners and now that the outlet is repaired, they are eager to protect and restore their properties. With funding, projects can begin spring 2022. It is expected that BMPs will be installed on 15 parcels and approximately 1600 feet of shoreline will be addressed. These proposed amounts will decrease the annual phosphorus loading by 18.42 lbs/year and decrease sediment entering the lake by 52.8 tons/year. ",2022-01-14,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paul,Swanson,"Pine SWCD","1610 Hwy 23 N ",Sandstone,MN,55072,,paul.swanson@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,"Kettle River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/island-lake-water-quality-protection,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022773,"Kanabec - Knife River Clean Up",2021,70000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(b)","(b) $16,000,000 the first year and $16,000,000 the second year are for grants to local government units to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of this money may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units. Up to 20 percent of this appropriation is available for land-treatment projects and practices that benefit drinking water.","Our estimated pollution reduction goals with the implementation of the identified 4-6 BMPs are a soil savings of 8 Tons of soil / year and 40 pounds of Phosphorus saved / year. ","As a result of the grant, work has achieved an annual reductions of 1,338 lbs of phosphorus and nitrogen ","achieved most of the proposed measurable outcomes",18471,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",19690,1254,"Gene Carda, Jon Sanford, Kevin Belkholm, Kim Johnson, Norma Heggernes",0.375,"Kanabec SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Knife River Watershed, upstream of our popular Knife Lake has a water quality impairment for aquatic macroinvertebrates. Our goal in this grant application is to remove this impairment through implementing conservation practices. We plan to complete 4-6 Best Management Practices (BMPs) on the Knife River, which outlets into the Knife Lake. Projects targeted for implementation include pasture management practices, as identified in the Snake River Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) report and streambank erosion protection practices. The pasture management practices may include livestock fencing exclusions with the option of providing alternative watering facilities and/or enhancing buffer strips in pasture stream corridors. Other projects may include streambank erosion protection projects. Sedimentation control project are well supported by the members of the Knife Lake Sportsman's Club and the Knife Lake Improvement District. By completing these projects; our estimated pollution reduction numbers are 8 Tons of soil saved per year and 40 pounds of Phosphorus per year in the Knife River Watershed upstream of the popular Knife Lake. Our ultimate goal is to remove the aquatic macroinvertebrate impairment on the Knife River by targeting the sedimentation sources upstream. The Knife River outlet sedimentation into Knife Lake is a concern for the lake residence. By installing soil saving practices we are helping to clean-up of the impaired Knife Lake. Knife lake is impaired for nutrients and biological indicators. Total grant request: $70,000 The Kanabec SWCD does not have any competitive CWF grants with the exception of the Snake One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) CWF grant (",2021-03-10,2024-03-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jaren,Peplinski,"Kanabec SWCD","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3 Mora, MN 55051",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,jaren@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Kanabec, Mille Lacs",,"Snake River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kanabec-knife-river-clean,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10033686,"Kettle & Upper St. Croix Watershed Based Implementation",2025,1412047,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (a)","(a) $39,500,000 the first year and $39,500,000 the second year are for grants to implement state-approved watershed-based plans. The grants may be used to implement projects or programs that protect, enhance, and restore surface PreviouswaterNext quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking PreviouswaterNext sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan program and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementing state-approved plans, including within the following watershed planning areas (see Chapter 40 Article 2 Section 6(a) (2) for the list of watershed planning areas: seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks; and(3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board must establish eligibility criteria and determine whether a planning area is ready to proceed and has the nonstate match committed.","In the first biennium, we estimate to reduce Phosphorus by 31lbs/yr, 4,000acres of forest protection, 20acres of wetland restored, 1 livestock waste management project, and 6 groundwater protection projects.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",54187,1570,,5.85,"Pine County","Local/Regional Government","After completing the One Watershed One Plan planning process for the Kettle & Upper St. Croix Watershed, and having the Kettle & Upper St. Croix Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (KUSC CWMP) approved by BWSR, the local partners of the watershed will use the implementation funds to complete the actions in the plan. These actions will help complete the 10-year goals that are laid out in the plan. This in turn will help protect and restore water and soil resources in the Kettle & Upper St. Croix watersheds. In the first biennium, we estimate to reduce Phosphorus by 31lbs/yr, 4,000acres of forest protection, 20acres of wetland restored, 1 livestock waste management project, and 6 groundwater protection projects. Due to the increase workload brought on by this plan, funds have been allocated to staffing to reach adequate levels to accomplish the goals identified in the KUSC CWMP. While some of these goals are focused on restoration activities, a major portion of goals are focused on protective activities due the large areas of the watershed having intact, natural land cover.",,,2024-08-19,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Kelly,Schroeder,"Pine County"," 635 Northridge Drive NW Suite 240 Pine City, MN 55063","Pine City",MN,55063,320-216-4220,kelly.schroeder@co.pine.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Carlton, Cass, Kanabec, Koochiching, Pine, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kettle-upper-st-croix-watershed-based-implementation,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
18972,"Lambert Creek Stream Bank and Buffer Restoration Project",2013,57420,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 6 pounds/year and Sediment by 7 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 6 lb. of phosphorus per year, 7 tons of sediment per year, and 7 tons of soil lost per year",,15000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",57420,3080,"Janelle Anderson, Gwen Willems, Mara Humphrey, Carrie Wasley, Margaret Behrens",0.1,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Lambert Creek is wholly within the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (VLAWMO) and is located in northeastern Ramsey County. Lambert Creek is surrounded by mainly residential land use and flows through three communities before discharging into East Vadnais Lake, which is the final impoundment reservoir containing the water supply that the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) treats and then distributes to thirteen municipalities including the city of St. Paul. Streambank erosion and degraded buffers are factors that have contributed to the degradation of Lambert Creek and the increase of nutrient loading. Invasive vegetative species, overland flow and steep cut banks has lead to erosion. The VLAMWO has completed several ground surveys along the creek to identify degraded streambank and buffer areas for restoration. The section of Lambert Creek that was targeted as a high priority for streambank and buffer restoration is located downstream of one of VLAWMO's permanent water monitoring station and flume. The restoration of this area would include the removal of invasive species, stabilization and native vegetation planting, and redirection of creek flow. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Goodnature,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,"(651) 266-7274",mike.goodnature@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lambert-creek-stream-bank-and-buffer-restoration-project,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
33620,"Lambert Creek Stream Bank Restoration Project 2015",2015,59766,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"Lambert Creek discharges into East Vadnais Lake, which is the final impoundment reservoir containing the water supply that the Saint Paul Regional Water Services treats and then distributes to thirteen municipalities including the city of St. Paul. The restoration of this area will lead to a decrease of phosphorus by 8 pounds per year and sediment by 9 tons per year from entering the creek. ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 7 lb. of phosphorus per year and 6 tons of sediment per year",,15000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",59766,,"Members for Ramsey Conservation District are: Carrie Wasley, Gwen Willems, Janelle Anderson, Mara Humphrey, Margaret Behrens",0.02,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Past and current monitoring data has shown Ramsey County's Lambert Creek has high levels of total phosphorus (TP), anywhere from 0.14 mg/L to 0.30 mg/L, which is above the proposed State standard of 0.10 mg/L for streams in the Central Region. The Creek, on the state impaired waters list for bacteria, is surrounded by mainly residential land use and flows through three communities before discharging into East Vadnais Lake, which is the final impoundment reservoir containing the water supply that the Saint Paul Regional Water Services treats and then distributes to thirteen municipalities including the city of St. Paul. Streambank erosion and degraded buffers have contributed to the degradation of Lambert Creek and the increase of nutrient loading. A section of Lambert Creek that was targeted as a high priority for streambank and buffer restoration, which will include the removal of invasive species, stabilization, and a native vegetation planting which will lead to a decrease of TP by 8.04 pounds per year and keep 9.46 tons of sediment per year from entering the creek. ",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Whiteeagle,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7271,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lambert-creek-stream-bank-restoration-project-2015,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Nicole Clapp ",
10007046,"Lauderdale Stormwater Improvements",2019,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(b) ","for grants to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of these funds may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units.","The proposed project will remove an estimated 1.64 tons of TSS and 8.5 lbs of TP annually, increasing the performance of the pond by at least 20%. Flooding will also be reduced by containing the 10-year design storm event.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 10.3 pounds of Phosphorus and 2.26 tons of Sediment. ","achieved proposed outcomes",256274,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,,"Members for Capitol Region WD are: Joseph Collins, Mary Texer, Michael Thienes, Seitu Jones, Shirley Reider",,"Capitol Region WD","Local/Regional Government","Capitol Region Watershed District and the City of Lauderdale seek to improve water quality and flood control functions of Seminary Pond in Lauderdale. The project partners propose improvements to the pond including: 1) expansion of the pond?s storage area and 2) construction of an iron-enhanced sand filter. These improvements were identified as being the most cost-effective and will remove an estimated additional 2 tons of sediment and 9 pounds of phosphorus annually.",,"Projects and Practices 2019",2019-01-01,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Anna,Eleria,"Capitol Region WD","1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4; 595 Aldine Street","St Paul; St. Paul",MN,55108,651-644-8888,anna@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lauderdale-stormwater-improvements,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Annie Felix-Gerth",2
14316,"Lost River Watershed Runoff Reduction",2012,32260,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(a) $13,750,000 the first year and $13,750,000 the second year are for pollution reduction and restoration grants to local government units and joint powers organizations of local government units to protect surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) projects and stream bank, stream channel, and shoreline restoration projects. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans.","Proposed Reductions: 45 lbs/year Phosphorus and 22 tons/year Sediment","Estimated pollution reductions: 29 lbs/yr phosphorus, 34 tons/yr sediment (TSS), 24 tons/yr soil loss reduction",,11625,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",32260,1080,,0.1,"Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The Lost River requires ongoing protection efforts to reduce harmful runoff entering the watershed. A primary element of this project involves providing project development and technical assistance to a producer who owns approximately 1/3 mile of Lost River frontage. Severe erosion and feedlot conditions compromise water quality in this area. The restoration of this jeopardized area will be accomplished through buffers, streambank restoration and livestock exclusion. The next segment of this project will reduce erosion and nutrient concerns in cropland areas. Through the installation of side inlets, water will be temporarily retained and runoff reduced. The final component of the project involves the implementation of buffers along the highly developed shore of Pine Lake. This lake is central to the Lost River Watershed and is the county's major recreational lake. Through an active relationship with the Pine Lake Association and interested lake shore owners, buffers and other conservation practices will strengthen and further restore lake health. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,"Rasch ","Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District","312 Main Ave N, Suite 3",Bagley,MN,56621,"(218) 694-6845",kathy.rasch@mn.nacdnet.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lost-river-watershed-runoff-reduction,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ","Nicole Clapp",No
10007049,"Lower Rice Creek Stabilization Project",2019,568104,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (b)","$6,882,000 the first year and $12,618,000 the second year are for grants to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of these funds may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units.","The Lower Rice Creek Stabilization Project will decrease bank erosion by 4,721 cubic yards per year, reduce sediment deposition in Locke Lake by 2,874 tons per year, prevent a new TSS impairment, and improve habitat for fish and invertebrates.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 2874 lbs of Phosphorus, 2874 tons of Sediment, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",144725,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",522946,25088,"Ali Chalberg,Anna Grace,Ashlee Ricci,Catherine Nester,John Waller,Kelsey White,Kendra Sommerfeld,Marcie Weinandt,Matthew Kocian,Michael Bradley,Michelle Jordan,Mitch Sommers,Molly Nelson,Nick Tomczik,Patricia Preiner,Patrick Hughes,Ron Leaf,Steve Wagamon,Terrence Chastan-Davis,Theresa Stasica,Tom Schmidt",0.090996169,"Rice Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","The Rice Creek Watershed District is proposing to improve water quality and habitat in Locke Lake and Lower Rice Creek by stabilizing stream banks and bluffs on Lower Rice Creek, reducing in-stream erosion and sediment delivery to Locke Lake, and improving in-stream habitat complexity for fish and invertebrates. Eleven bank stabilization practices would be installed over a continuous 5,400-foot reach in Lower Rice Creek. The anticipated outcome of this project is the prevention of 2,874 tons per year of sediment, which is 58% of the sediment reduction goals for Lower Rice Creek.",,"The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is proposing to improve water quality and habitat in Locke Lake (02-0077) and Lower Rice Creek. We would achieve this outcome by stabilizing stream banks and bluffs on Lower Rice Creek, reducing in-stream erosion and sediment delivery to Locke Lake, and improving in-stream habitat complexity for fish and invertebrates. We propose to construct a variety of stream stabilization practices, each selected to target the specific cause of the instability at individual sites. Eleven bank stabilization practices would be installed over a continuous 5400-foot reach in Lower Rice Creek. Bank stabilization practices would include vegetation restoration, tree and boulder resentment, and rock barbs with live-stakes. Diagnostic and feasibility studies for Locke Lake and Lower Rice Creek have shown that most of the sediment entering the lake is from unstable and eroding streambanks and bluffs along the Lower Rice Creek corridor. Stabilizing the streambanks was found to be the most feasible and cost-effective option for addressing the root cause of the problem. The eroding streambanks have been prioritized based on measured erosion rates, and the feasibility of conceptual designs have been selected to work towards meeting the sediment reduction goal of 80%. The stabilization practices proposed in this grant application are located in the top priority reach and will provide the biggest reduction of any on the reaches considered from restoration/stabilization. The anticipated outcome of this project is a reduction in bank erosion by more than 4,721 cubic yards per year and the prevention of 2,874 tons/year of sediment deposition in Locke Lake. The total project cost is $710,130 and will achieve 58% of our erosion reduction goals for Lower Rice Creek. ",2019-02-01,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Nick,Tomczik,"Rice Creek WD","4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE #611",Blaine,MN,55449,763-398-3070,ntomczik@ricecreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Ramsey",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-rice-creek-stabilization-project,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
3899,"Lower Wild Rice River Turbidity Project",2010,175000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (b)","(b) $2,800,000 the first year and $3,124,000 the second year are for grants to watershed districts and watershed management organizations for: (i) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants or to leverage federal funds for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (ii) the installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Watershed district and watershed management organization staff and administration may be used for local match. Priority may be given to school projects that can be used to demonstrate water retention practices. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2010 - Runoff Reduction)","The estimated water quality benefits completed by this project are 12,980 (120 truckloads) tons of soil saved per year, which will assist in reducing turbidity impairments downstream on the LWRR.","This project resulted in the installation of 100 acres of buffer strips saving 800 tons of soil a year. Forty water and sediment control basins were installed, saving 2,100 tons of soil a year. Thirty-six side inlet structures were installed saving 10,080 tons of soil a year.",,71550,,,,,,"Wild Rice Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","This project is designed to reduce sediment in the Wild River River based on a state approved plan (TMDL). The estimated water quality benefits completed by this project are 12,980 (120 truckloads) tons of soil saved per year, which will assist in reducing turbidity impairments downstream on the LWRR. Through this project, activities will primarily be focused on the installation of Best Management Practices (BMP) in Phase 1 upstream sub-watersheds, South Branch of the Wild Rice River, Moccasin Creek and Marsh Creek. Sediment loading reductions in these sub-watersheds will in turn result in sediment load reductions on the LWRR downstream. Priority will be given to BMPs installed within 1 mile of the main stem channel in each sub-watershed or within 1/2 mile of tributaries and within 120 feet of all other man-made ditches. We will work with landowners to install BMPs within targeted locations through existing federal, state and local conservation programs. The conservation practices that will be supported by this project will provide erosion control and reduce sediment properties, which will reduce the sediment load at the LWRR. The water quality and natural resource enhancements of these practices will also provide valuable habitat benefits. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Curtis ",Borchert,"Wild Rice Watershed District",,,,,"(218) 584-516",borchert@arvig.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman",,"Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-wild-rice-river-turbidity-project,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
14302,"Maplewood Mall Stormwater Retrofit Phase 4",2012,625000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(a) $13,750,000 the first year and $13,750,000 the second year are for pollution reduction and restoration grants to local government units and joint powers organizations of local government units to protect surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) projects and stream bank, stream channel, and shoreline restoration projects. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans.","Installation of tree trenches, rainwater gardens and entrance stormwater features throughout the southern half of Maplewood Mall's parking lot. - Kohlman Lake (DNR ID 62-0006)Proposed Reductions: Reduction of 30 to 40 lbs/year Phosphorus","This project resulted in 4,810 linear feet of tree trenches, 19 rain gardens, and 150 feet of permeable pavers being installed in the southern half of the Maplewood Mall parking lot.. This project is estimated to reduce 41 lbs/year of Phosphorus and 3.4 acre-feet/year of stormwater runoff. ",,1515000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",625000,,,,"Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Kohlman Lake nutrient reduction study identified a major source of phosphorus loading from the impervious areas like roads, roofs and parking lots within the watershed.. Within this area, one major land use feature stands out - Maplewood Mall. Retrofitting the Mall parking areas to infiltrate at least one inch of stormwater runoff will result in a large reduction in phosphorus to Kohlman Creek and the lake. This project is a continuation of the 2010 Maplewood Mall Phase II project. This fourth and final phase will include infiltration features such as trees planted in rock trenches, porous pavement and rainwater gardens. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Clifton,Aichinger,"Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District","2665 Noel Drive ","Little Canada","MN ",55117,"(651) 792-7950",cliff@rwmwd.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maplewood-mall-stormwater-retrofit-phase-4,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; "," The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ","Nicole Clapp",No
1393,"Maplewood Mall Stormwater Infiltration Retrofit Project",2010,500000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (b)","(b) $2,800,000 the first year and $3,124,000 the second year are for grants to watershed districts and watershed management organizations for: (i) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants or to leverage federal funds for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (ii) the installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Watershed district and watershed management organization staff and administration may be used for local match. Priority may be given to school projects that can be used to demonstrate water retention practices. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2010 - Runoff Reduction)","The project is estimated to reduce phosphorus loading from 33 to 13 pounds per year and reduce sediment loads from 3.2 to 0.3 tons per year. ","The project was completed in November 2011. The project was completed as designed and within budget. The Phase II project includes tree trenches , rain gardens, cistern porous pavement and educational features at the main entrance to the Mall. The stormwater features were tested and are performing as designed. A Maplewood Mall Stormwater Infiltration Retrofit Project Fact Sheet was also created as part of this project.",,700000,,,,,,"Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Kohlman Lake TMDL calls for the reduction of nutrients from watershed and in-lake loading. A major source of phosphorus loading is from the impervious areas in the District (roads, interstates, roofs, and parking lots). In the analysis of the Kohlman Lake watershed, one major land use feature stands out - Maplewood Mall. The District identified that retrofitting the Mall parking areas to infiltrate at least one inch of runoff would result in a large reduction in phosphorus to Kohlman Creek and the lake. The District began discussions with the Mall in 2008 and implemented a Phase I project of rainwater gardens at each of the Mall entrances. This project was completed with District funds in 2010. Phase II of the project was submitted to the CWF and awarded in 2010. The project has been in the planning and design phase with construction slated for summer 2011. The project goal is to infiltrate or filter the runoff from the northeast quadrant of the mall parking lot by using primarily tree trenches. Other practices will include rain garden and planter areas, porous pavement, and a cistern. The project will also include an educational and interpretive element which will include public art, signage, and exhibits. The project is estimated to reduce phosphorus loading from 33 to 13 pounds per year and reduce sediment loads from 3.2 to 0.3 tons per year. The District is making plans to cooperatively address the remainder of the Mall lots within the next 3 years. The District has received a federal grant for the northwest quadrant of the mall parking lot. This construction will also take place in 2011. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"Maplewood Mall Stormwater Infiltration Retrofit Project - Fact Sheet",,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maplewood-mall-stormwater-infiltration-retrofit-project,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10024641,"McMurray Fields Stormwater Treatment and Reuse",2023,950000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(b)","(b) $10,762,000 the first year and $11,504,000 the second year are for grants to local government units to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. Up to 20 percent of this appropriation is available for land-treatment projects and practices that benefit drinking water.","The project will provide stormwater storage of 4.9 acre-feet, remove an estimated 55 lbs of TP and 14.8 tons of TSS per year, reduce stormwater inputs to Como Lake by 89.7 acre-feet through reuse and infiltration, and meet 92% of the irrigation needs",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Capitol Region WD are: Hawona Sullivan Janzen, Joseph Collins, Mary Texer, Rick Sanders, Shawn Murphy",,"Capitol Region WD","Local/Regional Government","Capitol Region Watershed District and the City of St. Paul seek to improve the water quality of stormwater runoff to Como Lake in St. Paul and reuse stormwater to displace potable water use at the McMurray Fields complex within Como Regional Park. The project partners propose the construction of a stormwater reuse and infiltration system that will treat the stormwater volume equivalent of 1.1 inches over the impervious surface of the subwatershed, or 4.9 acre-feet. The drainage area to the proposed system is 130 acres, with 54 acres of impervious surfaces. Como Lake is currently impaired for aquatic recreation due to excessive nutrients, namely phosphorus. The Como Lake TMDL and subsequent Como Lake Management Plan have set a target of 60% reduction in phosphorus loading to the lake. The subwatershed in which the project will be sited currently receives very little stormwater treatment. This project will achieve an estimated 56% reduction in phosphorus load from the subwatershed and will achieve an estimated 7.6% (55 pounds) reduction in overall phosphorus loading to the lake from this single practice. A storm sewer diversion structure was constructed as part of a street reconstruction project completed in 2016 in anticipation of a future stormwater treatment practice at McMurray Fields. In 2022 CRWD completed a feasibility study for the site. Complete engineering design is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2023 and construction is anticipated to begin in 2024. The estimated project cost is $5,332,000 which includes engineering, construction, and construction management. CRWD is requesting a $950,000 CWF grant to cover 20% of the estimated $4,619,000 construction cost. ",,,2022-12-15,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Bob,Fossum,"Capitol Region WD","595 Aldine St","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-644-8888,bfossum@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mcmurray-fields-stormwater-treatment-and-reuse,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10007051,"Metro Sub-Watershed Analysis (SWA) 2019",2019,200000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (c)","$3,325,000 the first year and $4,275,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, including local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements of supplements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","This project will result in the preparation of up to 15 SWAs in urban and rural landscapes to identify BMP installation opportunities, estimate BMP installation costs, and rank BMPs by cost effectiveness at achieving target water resource goals.","The TSA reviewed and refined subwatershed assessment protocols to incorporate current methods and models to assist the 11 member soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) in analysis of small rural and urban subwatersheds to determine the best potential locations and the types of best management practices to implement on the landscape, estimate practice installation costs, and rank practice implementation priority by cost-benefit at achieving targeted water resource and water quality improvement goals. Member SWCD staff received training on how to use the protocol, complete the subwatershed analysis, and standardize a report of the results to utilize for further project implementation. TSA member SWCDs completed 16 subwatershed assessments, in urban and rural landscapes that will be used to guide future prioritized and targeted implementation work. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",50000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",200000,6000,"Brian Watson,Chris Lord,Jay Riggs,Shelly Tietz,Steve Christopher,Troy Kuphal",1.465038314,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government","It is critical to train new staff, create modeling protocols for new BMPs, refine and calibrate models, and test ever-advancing modeling applications. The Metro Conservation District?s (MCD) Sub-Watershed Analysis (SWA) program provides these capacity-building services and unites efforts across 11 SWCDs. MCD proposes to analyze an additional 15 subwatersheds. The analyses will identify the location and estimated cost/benefit relationship for BMPs, evolve with new technology, and share discoveries metro-wide.",,"Ensuring natural resource practitioners are applying state-of-the-art approaches is the best way to achieve optimum BMP selection, design, and placement in the landscape, thereby maximizing CWF benefits. To that end, it is critical to train new staff, create modeling protocols for new BMPs, refine and calibrate models, and test ever-advancing modeling applications. The Metro Conservation District's (MCD) Sub-Watershed Analysis (SWA) program provides these capacity-building services and unites efforts across 11 SWCDs. Funding is requested to continue and evolve the SWA program. Recent success illustrates the adaptive nature of this program. WinSLAMM has been employed in urban landscapes to function beyond its design intent by modeling the benefits to receiving water bodies of practices such as iron enhanced sand filters and hydrodynamic separators. Adapted methods are shared among SWCD staff. Efforts are currently underway by metro SWCDs to apply modeling applications such as SWAT to rural landscapes. Although SWAT was not developed to model BMP efficacy, methodologies are rapidly being developed to model practices such as sediment basins, seasonal ponding and tile inlet modifications. The SWA program has had quantifiable impact on water quality improvement efforts. During the first 36 months of funding, this process resulted in 63 analyses that are completed or underway and identified over 4,000 site specific BMPs. Many CWF project grant applications are the result of SWAs propelling cost effective projects onto local priority lists. MCD proposes to analyze an additional 15 subwatersheds that contribute to the degradation of locally identified high priority water resources. The analyses will identify the location and estimated cost/benefit relationship for BMPs, evolve with new technology, and share discoveries metro-wide. ",2019-02-01,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Troy,Kuphal,"Area 4 - Metropolitan SWCDs Technical Service Area","7151 W 190th St Ste 125",Jordan,MN,55352,952-492-5425,tkuphal@scottswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-sub-watershed-analysis-swa-2019,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
14345,"Metro Wide Subwatershed Stormwater Retrofit Analysis",2012,216181,"Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(b) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for targeted local resource protection and enhancement grants. The board shall give priority consideration to projects and practices that complement, supplement, or exceed current state standards for protection, enhancement, and restoration of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams or that protect groundwater from degradation. Of this amount, at least $1,500,000 each year is for county SSTS implementation. ","33 subwatershed stormwater retrofit analyses ",,,91000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",216181,7500,,2.45,"Metro Conservation Districts","Local/Regional Government","Through a long standing partnership, this project will continue to implement a process formalized with a 2010 Clean Water Fund Grant to conduct stormwater sub-watershed assessments. The goal of the sub-watershed assessments is to accelerate water quality improvements by focusing efforts in high priority areas. Specifically, subwatershed assessments are a tool used to identify the most effective urban stormwater conservation practice by location. This project will analyze an additional 33 subwatersheds in the eleven county metro area that contribute to the degradation of locally identified high priority water resources. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jay,Riggs,"Washington Conservation District","1380 W. Frontage Rd. Highway 36",Stillwater,MN,55082,"(651) 275-1136 ext 20",jriggs@mnwcd.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/metro-wide-subwatershed-stormwater-retrofit-analysis,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ","Nicole Clapp ",
36671,"Mille Lacs Lake Watershed and Upper Rum River Watershed Coordinator",2017,268747,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ","$6,000,000 the first year and $6,000,000 the second year are for targeted local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, and training and certification, as well as projects, practices, and programs that supplement or otherwise exceed current state standards for protection, enhancement, and restoration of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams or that protect groundwater from degradation, including compliance.","After engaging in outreach activities and enrolling landowners in the Lake Stewardship Program, there will be greater awareness of the role each landowner and citizen has in protecting the water quality in Mille Lacs Lake and the larger watershed. Such kn","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 8.11 pounds of Phosphorus, 6.22 tons of Sediment, .08 tons of Soil Loss. ","achieved proposed outcomes",69276,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",268747,8000,"Members for Mille Lacs SWCD are: Barbara Eller, Jake Janski, Kathy Stoeckel, Kurt Beckstrom, Robert Hoefert",,"Mille Lacs SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This grant will fund the creation of a new Coordinator position with a primary focus on the Mille Lacs Lake subwatershed. Although not currently impaired, the Lake faces increasing development and land use pressure. Implementation of protection strategies is essential to the Lake's long-term health but current staffing does not allow sufficient time to be spent on project development and outreach to identify interested landowners. The Coordinator's principle activity will be implementation of the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Management Group's Lake Stewardship Program which incentivizes increased water quality protection using recognition and financial assistance. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Susan,Shaw,"Mille Lacs SWCD","Historic Courthouse, 635 2nd Street St",Milaca,MN,56353,320-983-2160,susan.shaw@co.mille-lacs.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs",,"Rum River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mille-lacs-lake-watershed-and-upper-rum-river-watershed-coordinator,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Annie Felix-Gerth",No
35019,"Minnesota Buffers for Wildlife and Water - Phase V",2016,4544000,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(f)","$4,544,000 in the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements to protect and enhance habitat by expanding the clean water fund riparian buffer program for at least equal wildlife benefits from buffers",,"Project selection criteria for the buffer program is designed to compliment historic investments to protect wildlife habitat in the degraded prairie region of the state. Providing connections between and adjacent to these previous habitat investments is a","A total of 1,084 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 1,084 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",8453500,"Clean Water Fund, Clean Water Fund and USDA-FSA-CRP",4363800,33800,,0.625,BWSR,"State Government","The Clean Water Fund (CWF) and Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) were used together to secure easements on buffer areas. 71 easements have been recorded for a total of 1,083.9 acres and are reported in the output tables for the final report (acre total does not include Clean Water Fund acres). The total acreage from both CWF and OHF sources for recorded easements is 2,105.0 acres. Only the OHF acres are being reported in this final report to be consistent with the approved accomplishment plan. ","The sites enrolled were generally farmed sites adjacent to a sensitive water feature or drained and farmed floodplain wetlands and associated upland habitat. Expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts were also enrolled. These sites originally offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. Factors considered during site selection included: linear corridor connectivity, length and width of the filter strip, adjacency to a public water, size of the site offered for enrollment, additional wildlife benefits, highly erodible land or partially highly erodible land, threatened and endangered species, and addressing water quality concerns. MN Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary, federal-state funded natural resource conservation program that uses a science based approach to target environmentally sensitive land in 54 Counties in southern and western Minnesota. This is accomplished through permanent protection by establishing conservation practices via payments to farmers and agricultural landowners. Landowners enrolled in the federally-funded CRP for 14-15 years; CRP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA). It uses agricultural land for conservation benefits, rather than farming or ranching; The same land was also enrolled into a state-funded perpetual conservation easement through the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve program, administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Private ownership continues and the land is permanently restored and enhanced for conservation benefits. The RIM payment rates were consistent throughout most (2018 - 2022) of this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate. The largest easement funded in this project was a floodplain easement in Nobles county (53-01-19-01). The total easement was 209.2 acres (104.6 acres funded with this project) and protects portions of both sides of Kanaranzi Creek and its floodplain areas. This easement is adjacent to an 80.9 acre MN CREP easement funded with ML2016 RIM Buffers Phase VI and a 60.1 acre MN CREP easement funded with ML2017 RIM Buffers Phase VII. These three easements total 350.2 acres of protection along Kanaranzi Creek. ",,2015-07-01,2020-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dusty,Van,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-539-2573,dusty.vanthuyne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Clay, Dodge, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Martin, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stearns, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-buffers-wildlife-and-water-phase-v,,,,
36621,"Multipurpose Drainage Management - Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance",2017,301200,"The Laws of Minnesota 2015 First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Sec 7, (k)","$750,000 the first year and $750,000 the second year are for technical assistance and grants for the conservation drainage program in consultation with the Drainage Work Group, coordinated under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.101, subdivision 13, that includes projects to improve multipurpose water management under Minnesota Statutes, section 103E.015.","69 tons of sediment/year, 84 lbs of phosphorus/year, and 1820 lbs of nitrogen/year","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 3353 lbs of Nitrogen, 913.54 lbs of Phosphorus, 330.74 tons of Sediment, 355.77 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",89505,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",285634,41194,"Becky Buchholz,David Bucklin,Herman Bartsch,Jill Sackett Eberhart,Joshua Votruba,Kari Clouse,Kay Gross,Linda Meschke",0.795977011,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government","The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) along with Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Counties, landowners, and drainage authorities in the ten member counties will install conservation drainage practices to improve water quality. 103E drainage systems with documented sediment or water quality issues are the focus with the goal of installing 52 practices such as improved side inlets (grade stabilization structures), alternative tile inlets, denitrifying bioreactors, saturated buffers, storage wetlands and others. The estimated benefit of these practices are reducing 69 tons of sediment, 84 pounds of phosphorus, and 1,820 pounds of nitrogen per year.",,"The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) along with SWCD's, Counties, landowners, and drainage authorities in the ten member counties will install conservation drainage practices to improve water quality. We have Letters of Intent to Partner from all 10 County drainage authorities. 103E drainage systems with documented sediment or water quality issues are the focus. GBERBA and member staff will be using hydro-conditioned digital elevation models (developed for the Greater Blue Earth River Basin via a FY2016 CWF grant) to model surface water flow through these priority ditch watersheds to efficiently target the locations where multiple practices will work on specific drainage paths. We expect to install an estimated 52 practices such as improved side inlets (grade stabilization structures), alternative tile inlets, denitrifying bioreactors, saturated buffers, storage wetlands and others. GBERBA has been awarded a federal 319 grant for conservation drainage which will assist with matching these CWF dollars, and allow for more efficient cost share use.",2017-01-25,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th Street ",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.gross@co.cottonwood.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,"Blue Earth River, Cannon River, Cedar River, Cottonwood River, Des Moines River - Headwaters, East Fork Des Moines River, Le Sueur River, Lower Des Moines River , Lower Minnesota River , Minnesota River - Mankato, Shell Rock River, Watonwan River, Winnebago River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/multipurpose-drainage-management-greater-blue-earth-river-basin-alliance,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10029408,"Nemadji Watershed Based Implementation Funds Second Biennium",2023,250000,"Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 1, Section 6. (a) ","$21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. ","As many as 16 woodland stewardship plans/forestry plans completed, 5 forestry BMPs installed, 5 agricultural BMPs designed and implemented, 1 wetland restoration completed, and 2 culverts designed.",,,520062,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",292,146,"Barbara Dahl, Bob Fox, Bruce Heikes, Kim Samuelson, Tim Michaelson",43.3908046,"Carlton SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Complete eligible actions identified and prioritized in the Nemadji Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.",2023-06-13,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Melanie,Bomier,"Carlton SWCD","808 3rd St Carlton",Carlton,MN,55718,218-384-3891,melanie.bomier@carltonswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Carlton, Pine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nemadji-watershed-based-implementation-funds-second-biennium,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
3317,"North St. Paul Green Streets ",2011,566000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (b)","(b) $2,800,000 the first year and $3,124,000 the second year are for grants to watershed districts and watershed management organizations for: (i) structural or vegetative management practices that reduce storm water runoff from developed or disturbed lands to reduce the movement of sediment, nutrients, and pollutants or to leverage federal funds for restoration, protection, or enhancement of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water; and (ii) the installation of proven and effective water retention practices including, but not limited to, rain gardens and other vegetated infiltration basins and sediment control basins in order to keep water on the land. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Watershed district and watershed management organization staff and administration may be used for local match. Priority may be given to school projects that can be used to demonstrate water retention practices. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants. (2011 - Runoff Reduction)",,"This grant was originally approved to fund a North St. Paul Living Street demonstration project. After the project began, the North St. Paul City Council decided not to continue with the improvements. The Ramsey Washington District staff approached the City of Maplewood to see if the City would incorporate the Living Street objectives into their 2012 improvement project. The City approved the proposal and worked the Living Street objectives in Bartelmy-Meyer Project. As a result, 33 rain gardens were installed which will reduce 11.6 lbs. of phosphorus per year in addition to a annual volume reduction of .35 acre-feet per year. ",,500000,,,,,,"Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","This project will replace a conventional 32 foot wide neighborhood street with a narrowed 22 -24 foot wide street that will include rain gardens, sidewalk, and boulevard trees. North St. Paul is using the term Living Streets to describe a new type of street that will eventually replace most of the city's existing streets. Living streets are narrower and have less pavement than existing streets. Reducing the width of existing streets reduces construction costs and assessments to residents. It allows room for the installation of rainwater gardens to treat stormwater. Where there is a need, bike trails and sidewalks may be installed. Unlike existing streets that are only designed for cars, living streets are designed with rainwater gardens and street-side trees to remove pollutants from stormwater before the water enters area lakes. Narrower streets and street-side trees also slow traffic, creating a safe environment for everyone. Bike trails and sidewalks make it easy for all residents to exercise and connect with neighbors. The Living Streets approach will result in dramatic reductions in stormwater runoff volume and nutrient loading for downstream water resources. The demonstration project will provide a local example of the street design intended to be used throughout the street replacement program in North St. Paul over the next 30 years. The District hopes this demonstration project will also encourage additional cities in the District to adopt this approach. Construction is intended to begin in June, 2011 and be substantially completed in October, 2011 with final restoration in spring of 2012. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Clifton,Aichinger,,,,,,"(651) 792-7957",cliff@rwmwd.org,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-st-paul-green-streets,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10003510,"Northeast Minnesota White Cedar Restoration - Phase 2",2015,335000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 06d","$335,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to continue an assessment of the decline of northern white cedar plant communities in northeast Minnesota, demonstrate restoration techniques, and provide cedar restoration training to local units of government. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2017, 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.",,,,335000,,,4.3,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","Northern white cedar wetland plant communities provide unique ecological, economic, and wetland functions, including high value timber, long-term carbon storage, winter refuge for deer and other wildlife, wildlife habitat, and thermal buffering for brook trout streams. However, these plant communities have been declining in Minnesota for decades mostly as a result of development impacts. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is using this appropriation to continue efforts aimed at improving the quantity and quality of white cedar wetland plant communities in Minnesota. Efforts will include assessing existing white cedar communities to prioritize sites for restoration and then providing training and demonstration of restoration and re-vegetation techniques for local natural resource managers.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_06d.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Krystosek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","403 4th Street NW, Ste 200",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-2603",dale.krystosek@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northeast-minnesota-white-cedar-restoration-phase-2-0,,,,
2956,"Northeast Minnesota White Cedar Plant Community Restoration",2012,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04r","$125,000 for the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to assess the decline of northern white cedar plant communities in northeast Minnesota, prioritize cedar sites for restoration, and provide cedar restoration training to local units of government.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.59,BWSR,"State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Northern white cedar wetland plant communities provide a number of specialized habitat functions, including winter refuge for deer and other wildlife, thermal buffering for brook trout streams, and critical habitat for songbirds and other unique wildlife such as martens and fishers. However, these plant communities have been declining in Minnesota for decades mostly as a result of development impacts. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is using this appropriation to try to improve the quantity and quality of white cedar wetland plant communities in Minnesota. Efforts will include assessing existing white cedar communities to prioritize sites for restoration and then providing training and demonstration of restoration and re-vegetation techniques for local natural resource managers. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Project Background: Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) has been declining in Minnesota for decades. White cedar provides ecologically diverse plant communities and critical wildlife habitat and wetland functions. Project Goals:Reverse decline of white cedar plant communities in Minnesota.Improve quantity and quality of white cedar plant communities.Methods: Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) established seven experimental white cedar restorations and reference sites in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis, and Lake Counties. Experimental treatments were designed by Dr. Rod Chimner and evaluated use of cedar seedlings, transplants, seeding and natural regeneration. Protection from browsing by wildlife was by rigid tree protectors and wire mesh enclosures. (See attached technical Report). Results: Evaluation/Prioritization of White Cedar Restoration Sites: Goal: Evaluate 100 white cedar sites for restoration/preservation. Results: 132 sites were evaluated in Aitkin, Koochiching, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, Cook and Beltrami Counties. Establishment of Demonstration Sites: Goal: 400 acres restored/preserved. Results: 7 sites (485 acres) established in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis and Lake County. Groundwater monitoring wells installed. Training Resource Managers Goal: Train 30 land managers. Results: Two training sessions with 66 trained. Project Findings:Many white cedar swamps are degraded and need restoration.Major disturbances were roads, ditches and herbivory.Most harvested cedar sites have not regenerated back to cedar, but were replaced by tag alder/balsam fir/red maple.Largest single factor affecting cedar survival was hydrological conditions.Site level hydrological conditions altered by roads may end up explaining tree growth and mortality.Project Significance: Northern White cedar provides unique wetland functions including:Thermal winter cover for white tailed deer.Critical habitat for pine marten, bear, fisher, songbirds.Provides thermal buffering for cold water fisheries (brook trout streams).",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Krystosek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","701 Minnesota Ave, Ste 234",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-2603",dale.krystosek@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northeast-minnesota-white-cedar-plant-community-restoration,,,,
2956,"Northeast Minnesota White Cedar Plant Community Restoration",2013,125000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04r","$125,000 for the first year and $125,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to assess the decline of northern white cedar plant communities in northeast Minnesota, prioritize cedar sites for restoration, and provide cedar restoration training to local units of government.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,125000,,,1.58,BWSR,"State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Northern white cedar wetland plant communities provide a number of specialized habitat functions, including winter refuge for deer and other wildlife, thermal buffering for brook trout streams, and critical habitat for songbirds and other unique wildlife such as martens and fishers. However, these plant communities have been declining in Minnesota for decades mostly as a result of development impacts. The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is using this appropriation to try to improve the quantity and quality of white cedar wetland plant communities in Minnesota. Efforts will include assessing existing white cedar communities to prioritize sites for restoration and then providing training and demonstration of restoration and re-vegetation techniques for local natural resource managers. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Project Background: Northern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) has been declining in Minnesota for decades. White cedar provides ecologically diverse plant communities and critical wildlife habitat and wetland functions. Project Goals:Reverse decline of white cedar plant communities in Minnesota.Improve quantity and quality of white cedar plant communities.Methods: Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) established seven experimental white cedar restorations and reference sites in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis, and Lake Counties. Experimental treatments were designed by Dr. Rod Chimner and evaluated use of cedar seedlings, transplants, seeding and natural regeneration. Protection from browsing by wildlife was by rigid tree protectors and wire mesh enclosures. (See attached technical Report). Results: Evaluation/Prioritization of White Cedar Restoration Sites: Goal: Evaluate 100 white cedar sites for restoration/preservation. Results: 132 sites were evaluated in Aitkin, Koochiching, Itasca, St. Louis, Lake, Cook and Beltrami Counties. Establishment of Demonstration Sites: Goal: 400 acres restored/preserved. Results: 7 sites (485 acres) established in Beltrami, Koochiching, St. Louis and Lake County. Groundwater monitoring wells installed. Training Resource Managers Goal: Train 30 land managers. Results: Two training sessions with 66 trained. Project Findings:Many white cedar swamps are degraded and need restoration.Major disturbances were roads, ditches and herbivory.Most harvested cedar sites have not regenerated back to cedar, but were replaced by tag alder/balsam fir/red maple.Largest single factor affecting cedar survival was hydrological conditions.Site level hydrological conditions altered by roads may end up explaining tree growth and mortality.Project Significance: Northern White cedar provides unique wetland functions including:Thermal winter cover for white tailed deer.Critical habitat for pine marten, bear, fisher, songbirds.Provides thermal buffering for cold water fisheries (brook trout streams).",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Dale,Krystosek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","701 Minnesota Ave, Ste 234",Bemidji,MN,56601,"(218) 755-2603",dale.krystosek@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/northeast-minnesota-white-cedar-plant-community-restoration,,,,
36670,"Oasis Pond Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter Project",2017,280000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b) ",,"34 pounds of phosphorus per year ","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 24 lbs of phosphorus and 1.5 tons of sediment.","achieved proposed outcomes",70000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",280000,,,,"Rice Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","Little Lake Johanna is not meeting state water quality standards due to excessive phosphorus. The Rice Creek Watershed District, in partnership with the City of Roseville, will improve the water quality of stormwater runoff into Little Lake Johanna through installation of an iron-enhanced sand filter. The Oasis Pond Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter Project will annually remove approximately 34 pounds of phosphorus from runoff to Little Lake Johanna annually. This is equal to nearly 20% of the needed load reduction as established by the Southwest Urban Lakes Total Maximum Daily Load Study. ",,,,2020-04-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kyle,Axtell,"Rice Creek WD","4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE #611; 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 611",Blaine,MN,554494539,763-398-3072,kaxtell@ricecreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oasis-pond-iron-enhanced-sand-filter-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
1427,"Preserving Water Quality in the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed ",2010,73543,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (c)","(c) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for nonpoint source pollution reduction and restoration grants to watershed districts, watershed management organizations, counties, and soil and water conservation districts for grants in addition to grants available under paragraphs (a) and (b) to keep water on the land and to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams, and to protect groundwater and drinking water. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2010 - Clean Water Assistance)",,,,41391,,,,,,"Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Mille Lacs Lake is recognized as one of the premier walleye producing lakes in the world. The current water quality of the lake is good, however recent monitoring of the lake and its watershed indicates the potential to develop problems. Since 1997, the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Management Group has worked to preserve the water quality of Mille Lacs Lake. Five priority projects were identified by the Group partners in an effort to preserve water quality. Support for these projects was provided by a grant from the Clean Water Fund. In 2010, partners began implementing the projects. Five rain gardens were installed at two separate sites near Mille Lacs Lake. These gardens were designed to catch rain water in order to reduce direct runoff and trap sediment before it reaches the lake. Installation at one site was combined with an educational workshop that taught members of the public how to design and implement their own rain gardens. Also installed in 2010 were 150 feet of rock rip rap on the shoreline of an upstream lake. This fragile lakeshore had been experiencing erosion from overland runoff and wave action for years. Protection of the slope has eliminated the soil erosion and input to the lake. The remaining two projects will be installed in 2011. These include a bioretention basin in the City of Garrison and a shoreline stabilization project that will utilize deep rooted native shrubs, sedges, flowers, and ferns. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-water-quality-mille-lacs-lake-watershed,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
14352,"Prioritizing Conservation Implementation in the Mississippi Headwaters",2012,100000,"Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(b) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for targeted local resource protection and enhancement grants. The board shall give priority consideration to projects and practices that complement, supplement, or exceed current state standards for protection, enhancement, and restoration of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams or that protect groundwater from degradation. Of this amount, at least $1,500,000 each year is for county SSTS implementation ","Water quality trend analysis along the river, critical area identification and implementation strategy identification. Coordinated dataset of Geographic Information Systems analysis of land use along the project corridor. Integration of implementation strategies into County Comprehensive Local Water Management Plans. Increased future coordination and effective cooperation between the MHB and member counties ","Data Collection Summary: - GIS data from all eight counties. - Discussions with and/or have received data from DNR fisheries, DNR Ecological Services, Mississippi Parkway Commission, Minnesota Land Trust, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, MN Department of Agriculture/Health, MPCA, Camp Ripley, U.S Census Bureau, and others. - Overall, it is estimated that over 90% of the readily available data has been collected. Data Analysis: There are a number of map overlays that we will be generating. Some of the potential overlays that we are envisioning at this point include: - Public vs. Private Land - Existing Conservation Easements - Population Density & Growth Patterns - Feedlots - Ecological Sensitive Areas - Impaired / Infested Waters - Slope Comparison - Wetland / Upland Area Analysis will be conducted both at the catchment level (which is the smallest watershed unit available) and within the MHB corridor. ",,35000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",100000,3350,,1.11,"Mississippi Headwaters Board","Local/Regional Government","The 400-mile stretch of the Mississippi River from its headwaters at Lake Itasca to Morrison County near Little Falls is the focus of this project. Working in cooperation with the eight member counties, this project will develop implementation plans and strategies geared specifically for the Mississippi River and incorporate them into the individual County Comprehensive Local Water Plans. These recommendations will be for specific strategies, often crossing county boundaries for implementation. The Headwaters project will gather existing water quality data to determine river water quality over time. Electronically available land use information will be gathered and coordinated among all eight counties along the river. Together, this information will help identify two main types of areas along the river where water quality is showing degradation, and areas that are critical to long-term water quality protection. With this type of priority information in hand, the MHB and the member counties can coordinate funding strategies for targeted, effective implementation of conservation practices that take advantage of future Clean Water Land and Legacy funding opportunities as well as providing greater coordination among the counties on planning and applying existing land use authority. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Pam,"Kichler ","Mississippi Headwaters Board","Land Services Building, 322 Laurel Street",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 824-1307 ",Pam.Kichler@co.crow-wing.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Morrison",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prioritizing-conservation-implementation-mississippi-headwaters,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section;","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service;","Nicole Clapp",Yes
18939,"Protecting the Clearwater River Watershed",2013,119089,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 625 pounds/year, Sediment by 665 tons/year and bacteria by 6 X 10^14 CFUs","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 29 lb. of nitrogen per year, 334 lb. of phosphorus per year, 215 tons of sediment per year, and 33 tons of soil loss per year",,36581,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",119089,2450,"Alroy Lewis, Harlan Strandlien, Paul Rydeen, Leonard Stinar, John Gunvalson",0.2,"Clearwater SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Turbidity and E.coli impairments characterize the Clearwater River Watershed and its sub-watersheds. Focused protective efforts in this watershed have helped, but more work is vitally needed to further improve the quality of water. Several recent studies on the Clearwater River watershed and its sub-watersheds, Lost River and Silver Creek will be used to direct the work. In partnership with Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Red Lake Watershed District, buffers will be installed on strategic riparian sites throughout this watershed. Landowner participation will be supported with incentive payments upon project completion. Along with other prospective sites, an additional 15 total acres of buffer will be established. Annually these buffers will prevent 36 tons of sediment, 97 pounds of phosphorus and 6.0E*14 cfu of e-coli from contaminating the watershed. Working closely with the RLWD, 3 miles of a public drainage ditch (JD 72) in desperate need of buffers and channel and bank stabilization has been identified. These buffers will be protected by perpetual easements where possible, maximizing their long-term benefit. Head-cutting and bank failure jeopardize the safety of a county road and erode field edges. Implementing buffers, protecting right-of-ways and stabilizing this ditch will save 100 tons of sediment and 153 pounds of phosphorous from the Clearwater River. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kathy,Rasch,"Clearwater SWCD","312 Main Ave N, Suite 3",Bagley,MN,56621,"(218) 694-6845",kathy.rasch@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Clearwater,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-clearwater-river-watershed,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
3316,"Protecting Ramsey County's Drinking Water Supply Management Areas",2011,128625,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (c)","(c) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for nonpoint source pollution reduction and restoration grants to watershed districts, watershed management organizations, counties, and soil and water conservation districts for grants in addition to grants available under paragraphs (a) and (b) to keep water on the land and to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams, and to protect groundwater and drinking water. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2011 - Clean Water Assistance)",,"The Ramsey Conservation District was able to seal 163 wells with 70% of the wells located in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas. ",,110000,,,,,,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The glacial geology of Ramsey County includes many layers of impermeable and semi-permeable material that can protect aquifers from contaminated waters. Many municipal public supply wells exist to draw water from these aquifers to supply thousands of consumers on a daily basis. Unfortunately, abandoned/unused wells also penetrate the protective layers of glacial material and can ""short-circuit"" the natural protection our glacial geology can provide allowing unfettered movement of contamination to even deeper aquifers below the ground. These abandoned/unused wells are a significant threat to our drinking water quality especially within the recharge zones of these public water supply wells. With a grant from the Clean Water Fund the Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) will implement a well sealing cost-share program targeted to drinking water supply management areas and well-head protection areas within municipal water supplies. Sealing of these wells will prevent surface water from flowing into deep aquifers directly. Through this grant the RCD will provide cost share to homeowners to help in the cost of sealing their abandoned/unused wells. ",,,2011-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Goodnature,,,,,,"(651) 266-7274",mike.goodnature@co.ramsey.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-ramsey-countys-drinking-water-supply-management-areas-0,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10013768,"Protection of High Quality Cisco Lakes in Aitkin County",2020,60344,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b)","(b) $16,000,000 the first year and $16,000,000 the second year are for grants to local government units to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of this money may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units. Up to 20 percent of this appropriation is available for land-treatment projects and practices that benefit drinking water.","Installation of 19 Shoreland Stabilization/Revegetation projects will be supported. 1,900 lineal feet of shoreline will be protected and stabilized. The following pollution reductions are predicted: TP = 65.53 lbs/yr Sediment = 27.42 tons/yr","Installed 25 shoreland Stabilization projects; TSS = 80.11 Tons/yr; TP = 115 lbs/yr","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",22996,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",59407,5440,"Bob Janzen, Dan Gravley, Francis Dierickx, Franklin Turnock, Thomas Fasteland",0.304118774,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Aitkin County SWCD is striving to protect three priority lakes that provide deep, cold water habitat for cisco. This project will complete 19 projects that restore native vegetation to critical shorelines while managing stormwater runoff. Practices will include a variety of projects including stabilization with willow wattles / fascines, coir logs, and native vegetation as well as rain gardens to capture runoff. These practices will protect the water quality of these lakes, which preserves the cool, well-oxygenated water needed to sustain the cisco fishery.",2020-03-31,2024-02-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","307 2nd Street NW Room 216 Aitkin, MN 56431",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-7284,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,"Mississippi River - Brainerd, Rum River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protection-high-quality-cisco-lakes-aitkin-county,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
18994,"Ramsey County Community Partners",2013,150000,"111 006 02 07G 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Six to Twelve Community Partners Grant Projects","A total of 9 projects were installed using this grant.",,50000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",150000,3360,"Janelle Anderson, Gwen Willems, Mara Humphrey, Carrie Wasley, Margaret Behrens",0.1,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey County has over 3,500 acres tied to faith based organizations and schools. On average, these properties contribute one billion gallons of stormwater runoff, 3,000 pounds of phosphorus, and 1,000 tons of sediment to local water bodies. The Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) in partnership with local property owners and watershed districts/water management organizations will install 6-12 stormwater projects that will help protect and improve water quality of surrounding lakes. The RCD will target properties that are within a subwatershed of impaired waters or within a completed Subwatershed Assessment. Other targeted properties will include sites RCD staff has worked with in the past that have full designed plans, but need additional money to move the project forward. This will be a unique program with a focus on engaging groups through the installation of exceptionally visible and community accessible raingardens, green roofs, or other stormwater projects. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Ryan ",Johnson,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7275,ryan.johnson@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ramsey-county-community-partners,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Janelle Anderson - Secretary, Gwen Willems - Vice Chair, Mara Humphrey - Chair, Carrie Wasley - Treasurer, Margaret Behrens- Information & Education ","Nicole Clapp",No
27991,"Ramsey County Community Partners 2014",2014,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Community Partners 2014","The Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) in partnership with local property owners and Watershed Districts/Water Management Organizations will install 6-12 storm water best management projects that will help protect and improve water quality of surrounding lakes. The installed practices will reduce an estimated 3.25 million gallons (10 ac-ft) of storm water runoff, 9 lbs of phosphorous, and 2.5 tons of sediment annually","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 5 lb. of phosphorus per year and 1 ton of sediment per year",,50000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,,,0.1,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey County has 3,500+ acres tied to 358 faith organizations and 304 schools. On average, these properties contribute 1 billion gallons of stormwater runoff, 3,000 lbs of phosphorus, and 1,000 tons of sediment to our local water bodies. The Ramsey Conservation District (RCD), working with community partners and Watershed Districts/Water Management Organizations, will install 6-12 stormwater best management projects that will help protect and improve water quality of surrounding lakes. The installed practices will reduce an estimated 3.25 million gallons (10 ac-ft) of stormwater runoff, 9 lbs of phosphorous, and 2.5 tons of sediment annually. The RCD has targeted properties that are within a subwatershed of a Total Maximum Daily Load or within a completed Subwatershed Assessment. This unique program focuses on engaging groups through the installation of exceptionally visible and community accessible raingardens, green roofs, or other stormwater BMPs that help reduce stormwater runoff. ",,,2014-04-11,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Whiteeagle,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7271,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ramsey-county-community-partners-2014,"Community Partners pass through, recipient Board unknown at this time","Community Partners pass through, recipient Board unknown at this time","Nicole Clapp",NO
33573,"Ramsey County Community Partners 2015 Program",2015,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result in the implementation of over 50 best management practices being installed in addition to the enrollment of up to 1,900 acres in conservation practices resulting in reductions of 17,801 tons of sediment and 17,784 pounds of phosphorous from entering surface waters yearly in the watershed. ","This project resulted in an annual estimated reduction of 5.2 lbs of phosphorus and 1.09 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",96787,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",387146,16650,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.78,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this program is to provide cost share funding to community groups for the installation of community accessible rain gardens and other water quality projects in Ramsey County. The Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) in partnership with local property owners and Watershed Districts/Water Management Organizations will install 6-12 stormwater best management projects that will help protect and improve water quality of surrounding lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. The installed practices will reduce an estimated 3.25 million gallons (10 ac-ft) of stormwater runoff, 9 lbs of phosphorous, and 2.5 tons of sediment annually.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Whiteeagle,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7271,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ramsey-county-community-partners-2015-program,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
36708,"Ramsey Conservation District Well Sealing Cost-Share Program",2017,108000,"Well Sealing 2017",,"Seal 20 wells ",,"achieved proposed outcomes",90000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",108000,17,,,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey County, the most densely populated county in Minnesota, generates high levels of contaminated runoff from its impervious surfaces, which can have damaging effects on both surface water and groundwater. Concerns arise when these contaminants drain into abandoned and unused wells, threatening the quality of groundwater, especially in drinking water supply areas, wellhead protection areas, or groundwater recharge zones. The Ramsey Conservation District is applying to continue the implementation of its popular and successful well sealing cost-share program to help protect groundwater and drinking water resources, in line with the priorities and objectives of local government units within Ramsey County. To reduce the risk of groundwater and drinking water supply contamination, the goal of this project is to seal between 20 and 30 wells, giving priority to wells located in Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMA) and areas of known groundwater contamination. ",,,,2020-01-07,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andrea,Prichard,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7274,andrea.prichard@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ramsey-conservation-district-well-sealing-cost-share-program,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
14354,"Red River Basin Water Quality Decision Support Application (WQDSA)",2012,194490,"Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(b) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for targeted local resource protection and enhancement grants. The board shall give priority consideration to projects and practices that complement, supplement, or exceed current state standards for protection, enhancement, and restoration of water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams or that protect groundwater from degradation. Of this amount, at least $1,500,000 each year is for county SSTS implementation","Geospatial Data Products Data Products integrated into WQDSA in RRBDIN. Steering Committee Meetings/Train-the-Trainer Sessions. Feasibility report (expand WQDSA functions) Final Report and Workshops","Created new LiDAR-derived DEMs based on ground and key points for each block of the Lidar mapping initiative and converted blocks into seamless data set throughout the MN-side of the basin; resampled seamless data to 3-meter resolution. Established a standard method to process existing digital elevation data into and available products needed to hydrologically condition the base DEM. Determined that a DEM conditioned with HMS-based products (i.e. culvert locations) could be used to derive data products to achieve project goals. Developed a set of 42 project watershed boundaries consistent with the LiDAR-derived watershed boundaries from the HMS modeling and the current USGS HBD dataset. Developed and refined a hydro conditioning toolbox for use in ArcGIS based on meetings and technical workshops with NRCS and HEi personnel responsible for the quality control in HMS-models model. Created a hydrologically-conditioned 3m DEM, flow direction grid, flow accumulation grid, and fill grid for 19 of the 42 project watersheds. Developed a catchment processing toolset that will enable creation of catchment based data consistent with the data already complete or under development for Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAP) studies in the basin. Reviewed metadata standards and consulted GIS specialists to start development of metadata. Created a hydrologically-conditioned 3m and 5m DEM, flow direction DEM, flow accumulation DEM, and filled DEM for remaining 23 project watersheds. Created metadata for GIS raster products.",,49500,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",194490,10000,,1.13,"Red River Watershed Management Board","Local/Regional Government","This project will provide land and water managers in the Red River Basin with data and online tools to prioritize actions on the landscape that achieve water quality objectives identified in local and state plans. This will help identify strategically important locations for implementing erosion control and water management practices. Standardized watershed-based data products will be integrated into a web-based planning tool which will be added to the Red River Basin Decision Information Network (RRBDIN) being developed as part of the Red River Watershed Feasibility Study. The WQDSA project will develop and refine high resolution remote sensing data to effectively target locations that reduce field erosion, map areas of gully erosion and areas of concentrated flow based on subtle landscape changes. Using Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) technology allows large scale data analysis that would be impossible to obtain using traditional land survey techniques. The WQDSA will provide public access to new geospatial data layers in an online application to effectively plan and implement activities to reduce flow and sediment loading. The WQDSA will allow users to identify the water quality problems; establish goals and objectives; reference planning documents; interactively create maps of projects for demonstration and marketing; save projects in a database for future refinement; and potentially export relevant information in a format suited to existing planning and reporting tools. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Charles,Fritz,"Red River Watershed Management Board","NDSU Dept. 9030",Fargo,"ND ",58108,"(701) 231 9747",charles.fritz@ndsu.edu,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Clay, Clearwater, Grant, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-river-basin-water-quality-decision-support-application-wqdsa,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section;"," The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service;","Nicole Clapp",No
33588,"Red Lake Watershed District Drainage Inventory and Inspection Database",2015,38700,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result in an inventory and priority list of where inlet control and buffer strips are needed along a Judicial Ditch to reduce the nutrients, sediment and volume. ","The district acquired DrainageDB Software and an Acquire Mobile Tablet Device, and has been able to use the software to enter in over 100 inspections. This project has enabled the district to be more pro active and efficient in doing inspections targeting looking for sediment erosion issues along drainage systems and looking for opportunities to address them to improve water quality in the long term.","Achieved proposed outcomes",1800,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",7200,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.01,"Red Lake WD","Local/Regional Government","The Red Lake Watershed District will create an inspection database for 103E ditches under their drainage authority. The district will acquire a database software solution to conduct field inspections and to track ditch maintenance projects and use the software to facilitate compliance with state statutes. The project will also develop a process for completing the annual inspection and reporting requirements under Statue 103E. The project will lead to improving the district's data management capabilities and identify drainage system needs that will improve water courses that are impaired for turbidity.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Myron,Jesme,"Red Lake WD","1000 Pennington Ave S","Thief River Falls",MN,56701,218-681-5800,jesme@wiktel.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Clearwater, Marshall, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake",,"Clearwater River, Red Lake River, Red River of the North - Grand Marais Creek, Red River of the North - Sandhill River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/red-lake-watershed-district-drainage-inventory-and-inspection-database,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
27923,"Reduce, Reuse, Revitalize: Upper Villa Park Volume Reduction and Stormwater Reuse Project",2014,360000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","An estimated 39% reduction in total phosphorus is anticipated as a result of this project.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 45 lb. of phosphorus per year, and 31 acre-feet of stormwater volume per year",,90000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",360000,,"Members for Capitol Region WD are: Joseph Collins, Mary Texer, Michael Thienes, Robert Piram, Seitu Jones",,"Capitol Region WD","Local/Regional Government","Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD), in partnership with the City of Roseville, will construct a volume reduction/capture-reuse irrigation facility below the Upper Villa Park Softball field in the City of Roseville. This project will protect Lake McCarrons and the Villa Park Wetland System (VPWS) by reducing runoff volumes and the pollutants associated with urban stormwater such as Total Phosphorus (TP), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), heavy metals, and petroleum products among others. Lake McCarrons is currently unimpaired, though excess phosphorus loading threatens water quality, aquatic health, and recreational use. The VPWS drains 753 acres to the northwest of Lake McCarrons. Despite previous phosphorus load reduction efforts, CRWD monitoring data indicates VPWS continues to export phosphorus to Lake McCarrons. The Villa Park Wetland Management Plan recommendations a two phase approach for reducing phosphorus loading from the Villa Park subwatershed. The first recommended action to dredge the wetland cells was completed by CRWD in September 2013. This project will implement the next phase, to reduce volume and pollutant loading to the wetland through Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as bio-retention basins or infiltration systems. In addition to volume reduction through infiltration, the system will be designed to store and reuse a portion of the runoff to irrigate the softball field. Up to 1.3 million gallons of potable water use will be eliminated by providing a storage tank to satisfy the estimated 4 acre-feet irrigation demand over the growing season. Once the reuse tank is full, excess water will then be directed to the infiltration area, eliminating the need to install real time controls to draw the tank down and provide storage prior to a rain event.",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Forrest,Kelley,"Capitol Region WD","1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4","St Paul",MN,55108,651-644-8888,forrest@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reduce-reuse-revitalize-upper-villa-park-volume-reduction-and-stormwater-reuse-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
33511,"Reducing Stormwater Impacts through Community Partnerships in Aitkin County",2015,31000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project's goal is a 20% reduction in nitrogen by 2020 which aligns with the MN Nutrient Reduction Strategy (NRS) goal for a 20% nitrogen load reduction from ag watersheds by 2025. Estimated reductions of sediment by 1,504 tons/yr, phosphorus by 1,070 lbs/yr, and nitrogen by 15 lbs/yr are anticipated as a result of this project.","This project resulted in an annual reduction of 25 lbs of phosphorus and 27 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",483600,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",804385,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",1.01,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District will partner with local lake associations and other eligible community partners to reduce the impacts of storm water runoff and retain water on the land. We will implement a mini-grant program that will install rain gardens and native vegetation buffers along shorelines using deep-rooted native vegetation that will filter runoff, promote infiltration, and control stormwater runoff and soil erosion.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Janet,Smude,"Aitkin SWCD","130 Southgate Dr",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-6565,smude.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,"Kettle River, Mississippi River - Brainerd, Mississippi River - Grand Rapids, Pine River, Rum River, Snake River, St. Louis River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reducing-stormwater-impacts-through-community-partnerships-aitkin-county,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
18971,"Redwood-Cottonwood River Watersheds Prioritization Targeting Tool",2013,52600,"111 006 02 07B 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","1. Create a LiDAR dataset that can be used to develop accurate hydrologic characteristics of the watershed. 2. Assess existing watershed conditions and identify critical source areas using Stream Power Index, the Compound Topographic Index, and Environmental Benefit Index 3. Generate Priority Area Maps ",,,18000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",52600,2600,"Norman Holmen, Mark Meulebroeck, Jack Vogel, John Schueller, Glen Sorensen, Dennis Potter, Bob Moline , Clark Lingbeek, Curt Blumeyer, Paul Posthuma, Luke Johnson,Joyce LaBrune, Sunny Ruthchild, Louis Sherlin, Burton Kuehn, Rodney Stensrud ",1,"Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)","Local/Regional Government","The Redwood and Cottonwood River Watersheds have been assessed and many reaches have been impaired for turbidity, bacteria, and low dissolved oxygen. This project will accelerate conservation efforts to reduce overland runoff sediment, bacteria, and nutrient loadings contributing to water quality impairments in targeted subwatersheds. Activities through this project seek to create a suite of maps showing focus areas based on environmental sensitivity variables through Geographic Information System analysis using precision LIDAR data. This analysis will be applied to create maps and datasets for distribution to partners in an effort to expedite funding to accelerate project implementation in the highest priority targeted areas of the Redwood and Cottonwood watersheds. Another goal of the project is to provide a means for organizational partners for prioritizing and targeting areas for future funding and restoration addressing pollutant reduction goals. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Douglas A. ",Goodrich,"Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area","1241 East Bridge Street","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"507-637-2142, ext. 4",douglas.goodrich@racgroup.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redwood-cottonwood-river-watersheds-prioritization-targeting-tool,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
18973,"Redwood-Cottonwood River Sediment and Nutrient Reduction",2013,560000,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 6,834 pounds/year and Sediment by 5,942 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 3,741 lb. of phosphorus per year, 3,782 tons of sediment per year, and 3,738 tons of soil lost per year",,494000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",560000,28000,"Mark Meulebroeck, Dennis Potter, Norman Holmen, John Schueller, Clark Lingbeek, Paul Posthuma, Burton Kuehn, Louis Sherlin, Joyce LaBrune, Curt Blumeyer, Sunny Ruthchild, Bob Moline, Luke Johnson, Jack Vogel, Rodney Stensrud, Glen Sorensen ",3.1,"Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)","Local/Regional Government","The Redwood River and Cottonwood River watersheds encompass approximately 2,020 square miles of southwestern Minnesota in the Minnesota River Basin. Land use in these watersheds is mostly agricultural and area geology makes them prone to erosion. Surface water issues within the two watersheds are a concern of local leaders. The counties and Soil and Water Conservation District leaders formed the Redwood Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA) Joint Powers Board in 1983 to address sedimentation, water quality and quantity, and erosion issues. The purpose of this project is to facilitate individual landowners with the installation of conservation practices within the Redwood and Cottonwood watersheds through planning and technical assistance activities. 50% cost-share funds will be available with the remainder to be paid through federal and landowner match. Implementing groundwater infiltration and phosphorus reducing conservation practices through new funded conservation practices will help achieve reductions necessary to meet goals set forth in local, watershed wide, and Minnesota River basin water plans. This project's anticipated goals are to reduce 3,417 tons of phosphorus and 5,942 tons of sediment reaching the Minnesota River, annually through implementation of ten water and sediment control basins, 9560' of grassed waterways, 2550' of stream bank protection, and six grade stabilization projects. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Douglas A. ",Goodrich,"Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area (RCRCA)","1241 E. Bridge Street","Redwood Falls",MN,56283,"(507) 637-2142",douglas.goodrich@racgroup.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redwood-cottonwood-river-sediment-and-nutrient-reduction,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
23912,"Reinvest In Minnesota Wetlands Partnership, Phase VI",2015,9020500,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(a)","$9,710,000 in the second year is to the Board of Soil and Water Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore wetlands and associated upland habitat in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture and Ducks Unlimited, including $645,000 for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to provide technical and bioengineering assistance. Up to $190,000 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. The appropriations in Laws 2012, chapter 264, article 1, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), and Laws 2013, chapter 137, article 1, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), may be used for the purposes of this appropriation. ",,"Protected 1392 acres (in easement) ",,15000,"Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited ",9020500,,,1.66,"BWSR; with US Dept of Ag; Ducks Unlimited","State Government","The Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Wetlands Partnership Phase VI protected and restored 1,391 acres of previously drained wetlands and adjacent grasslands on 15 conservation easements. ",,"The RIM Wetlands Partnership Phase VI restored and protected almost 1,400 acres of previously drained wetlands and associated upland grassland wildlife habitat complexes via 15 permanent conservation easements.  The goal of the RIM Wetlands Partnership was to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values and optimizing wildlife habitat on acres enrolled. Wetlands and adjacent grasslands provide habitat for waterfowl, pheasants, deer and non-game species, some that are threatened or endangered.  Minnesota’s prairies once comprised nearly 20 million acres, extending from the borders of Iowa and Wisconsin in the southeast to North Dakota and Manitoba in the northwest.  Less than 1% of this native prairie remains.  Minnesota has lost an estimated 42 percent of its original 16 million acres of wetlands to drainage or fill activities.  The loss of wetlands is most severe in the prairie regions of the state.  Approximately 90% of prairie wetlands have disappeared and in the southwestern part of the state losses are as high as 99%. Prairie wetlands are particularly important for migratory waterfowl.  Although the North American pothole region contains only about 10% of the waterfowl nesting habitat on the continent (including a significant portion of Minnesota), it produces 70% of all North American waterfowl.  This extensive loss of Minnesota’s prairie and wetland habitat has lead to the decline of many wildlife and plant species originally abundant in the state.  Of the nearly 1,200 known wildlife species in Minnesota, 292 species, or approximately one-fourth, are at risk because they are rare. Their populations are declining or they face serious risks of decline due to loss of habitat.  The RIM Wetlands Partnership held meetings regularly to provide program oversight and guidance and to establish payment rates for upcoming sign-ups. The RIM Wetlands Partnership used the GIS Wildlife Habitat Potential Model developed by the USFWS Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET) to evaluate each easement application on its potential to restore wetland functions and values along with optimum wildlife habitat benefits.  A RIM Wetlands Partnership statewide sign-up was held in 2015. All applications were scored and ranked using the RIM Wetland Restoration Evaluation Worksheet.  The worksheet evaluated which projects provided the greatest wetland functions and values and optimized wildlife habitat on the selected and enrolled acres.  The highest scoring applications were selected for funding. ",2014-07-01,2020-09-18,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Sharon ",Doucette,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 296-6745",sharon.doucette@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Lyon, Mahnomen, Murray, Nobles, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Swift","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reinvest-minnesota-wetlands-partnership-phase-vi,,,,
33650,"Retrofitting the Oldest High School in MN",2015,175000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This grant project will result in the design and construction of a series of water quality improvements including 18 rain gardens, 1 bio filtration basin, and 1 sand iron filter in Marine on St. Croix. ","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction in 4 lbs in phosphorus and 1.465 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",24550,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",98200,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Capitol Region WD","Local/Regional Government","Capitol Region Watershed District is partnering with St. Paul Public Schools to implement a variety of highly visible Best Management Practices at Central High School that will improve the quality of stormwater discharged to the Mississippi River. A tremendous amount of sediment is discharged from the school annually due to the large impervious areas and lack of vegetation. Implementing the projects will reduce sediment by 86% and phosphorus by 90% over the target area annually. Additionally, 95% of the volume generated in the project area during a one-inch storm will be treated through infiltration. The project proponents will also consider opportunities for stormwater harvesting/reuse which would further improve treatment potential.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Nate,Zwonitzer,"Capitol Region WD","1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4","St Paul",MN,55108,651-644-8888,nate@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/retrofitting-oldest-high-school-mn,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
27970,"Rice Creek WD Public Drainage System Inspection Plan and Database",2014,25000,,"Soil Erosion and Drainage Law Compliance 2014","Enhanced drainage inspections",,,6250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",25000,,"Members for Rice Creek WD are: Barbara Haake, Harley Ogata, John Waller, Patricia Preiner, Rick Mastell",0.06,"Rice Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will create a web-based, mobile-compatible public drainage system inspection and maintenance database. This database system will enable District staff to create and track maintenance requests and inspections from the field, including Geo-referencing locations requiring repair via a mobile device. The system will greatly reduce the time required to identify and log each maintenance request, enabling staff to inventory more miles of public drainage system yearly thereby identifying erosion problems more efficiently and thoroughly.",,,2014-04-17,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tom,Schmidt,"Rice Creek WD","4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE",Blaine,MN,554494539,763-398-3076,tschmidt@ricecreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rice-creek-wd-public-drainage-system-inspection-plan-and-database,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
35068,"RIM Wetlands: Phase 7",2017,13808000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$13,808,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire lands in permanent conservation easements and to restore wetlands and native grassland habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. Of this amount, up to $195,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report.",,"An expansion of wetland and prairie habitat through this program alleviates pressure on those species that are most sensitive to habitat changes occurring on the landscape. The project targeted wetlands and prairies, two of the three most important habitats used by the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Of the nearly 1200 known wildlife species in Minnesota, 292 species, or approximately one-fourth, are at risk because they are rare; their populations are declining due to loss of habitat. SGCN in the RIM Wetlands area include the Five-lined Skink, Blanding's Turtle, Two-spotted Skipper, Northern Pintail, American Black Duck, Grasshopper Sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Sedge Wren, Dickcissel, and Western Grebe. In addition to the SGCN, the threatened or endangered species nclude the Dakota Skipper and Poweshiek Skipperling. Diverse vegetation, access to a water resource, and protection from pesticides are also important to Minnesota's native pollinator species. BWSR's native vegetation guidelines and pollinator initiative protect native pollinators. Complexes and corridors targeted through RIM Wetlands provide areas that are safe from pesticides and natural passageways for pollinators. Targeted pollinator species include the Monarch Butterfly and solitary bee species including Leafcutter Bees, Mason Bees, and Yellow-faced Bees. Prairie wetlands are important for migratory waterfowl. Although the North American Prairie Pothole region contains only about 10% of the waterfowl nesting habitat on the continent, it produces 70% of all North American waterfowl. The loss of Minnesota?s prairie and wetland habitat has led to the decline of many wildlife and plant species. RIM Wetlands has protected and restored this habitat over many years and continues to do this important work using CREP.","A total of 4,369 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 4,369 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",22847200,USDA-FSA,13339300,,,1.65,BWSR,"State Government","Under the CREP partnership with USDA, 71 easements were recorded on a total of 4,365 acres to restore previously drained wetlands and adjacent uplands. The easements were accomplished with local implementation done by SWCD, NRCS and FSA staff within the 54 county CREP area and leveraged federal funds for both landowner payments and cost share for conservation practice installation.","The sites enrolled were generally drained and farmed wetlands and associated upland habitat. These sites offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. RIM Wetlands Phase 7 protected and restored wetlands and adjacent upland area to prairie via the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The project area consisted of the 54 counties within the CREP area with 4,365 acres of permanently protected and restored wetlands and uplands on 71 easements. These acres provide a healthy and plentiful supply of habitat for fish, game, and wildlife, especially for waterfowl and upland birds. CREP utilizes both a 15-year CRP contract and a permanent RIM easement. RIM Wetlands Phase 7 was a local-state-federal partnership delivered locally by Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and BWSR. In addition, the CREP partnership is possible through collaboration among many local, state and federal partners including the USDA-Farm Service Agency (FSA), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pheasants Forever (PF), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and over 70 supporting organizations and agencies. BWSR staff coordinate with Federal partners on the overall CREP process and program oversight. In addition, BWSR Staff are also responsible for easement acquisition. Local staff promote CRP contracts and RIM easements, assist with easement processing and provide key essential technical assistance and project management services. Some highlights of the easements funded through this project include: The largest easement funded in this project, 73-03-20-01 in Stearns County, included 9 wetland basins on over 100 acres and approximately 250 acres of prairie and forest as well as a portion of Kolling Creek. The landowner donated approximately 50 acres to the easement area. Easement 56-01-17-01-W, in Otter Tail, was the first wetland application enrolled in this CREP. The total easement area is 84.6 acres, 25.8 donated by the landowner. The landowners remaining adjacent property (534 acres) are protected via easements with Minnesota Land Trust. The payment rates were consistent throughout this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate.",,2016-07-01,2023-04-18,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,Doucette,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,6515392567,sharon.doucette@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Blue Earth, Carver, Clay, Cottonwood, Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Otter Tail, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stearns, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest, Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wetlands-phase-7,,,,
10006492,"RIM Buffers for Wildlife and Water - Phase VIII",2019,5000000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(g)","$5,000,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, to protect, restore, and enhance habitat by expanding the riparian buffer program under the clean water fund for at least equal wildlife benefits from buffers on private land. Of this amount, up to $745,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"Project selection criteria for the buffer program is designed to compliment historic investments to protect wildlife habitat in the degraded prairie region of the state. Providing connections between and adjacent to these previous habitat investments is a key factor in realizing the best return on investment found in wildlife population models. Riparian areas are logical corridors found between these historical habitat areas. Buffers targeting expiring CRP and near existing complexes of greater than 200 acres were given preference.","A total of 672 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 672 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",5409400,"Clean Water Fund, Clean Water Fund and USDA-FSA-CRP",3214100,14400,,3.43,BWSR,"State Government","The Clean Water Fund (CWF) and Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) were used together to secure easements on buffer areas. 25 easements have been recorded for a total of 672.1 acres and are reported in the output tables for the final report (acre total does not include Clean Water Fund acres). The total acreage from both CWF and OHF sources for recorded easements is 1,152.4 acres. Only the OHF acres are being reported in this final report to be consistent with the approved accomplishment plan.","The sites enrolled were generally farmed sites adjacent to a sensitive water feature or drained and farmed floodplain wetlands and associated upland habitat. Expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts were also enrolled. These sites originally offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. Factors considered during site selection included: linear corridor connectivity, length and width of the filter strip, adjacency to a public water, size of the site offered for enrollment, additional wildlife benefits, highly erodible land or partially highly erodible land, threatened and endangered species, and addressing water quality concerns. MN Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary, federal-state funded natural resource conservation program that uses a science based approach to target environmentally sensitive land in 54 Counties in southern and western Minnesota. This is accomplished through permanent protection by establishing conservation practices via payments to farmers and agricultural landowners. Landowners enrolled in the federally-funded CRP for 14-15 years; CRP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA). It uses agricultural land for conservation benefits, rather than farming or ranching; The same land was also enrolled into a state-funded perpetual conservation easement through the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve program, administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Private ownership continues and the land is permanently restored and enhanced for conservation benefits. The RIM payment rates were consistent throughout this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate. One of the largest easements funded in this project was a floodplain easement in Renville county (65-13-20-01). The total easement was 139.1 acres (69.5 acres funded with this project) and protects portions of the Minnesota River and Unnamed Stream (M-055-129.2-001) and the floodplain areas. This easement is adjacent to a 57.3 acre MN CREP easement funded with ML2016 RIM Buffers Phase VI and adjacent to Cold Springs Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Cedar Rock WMA: South East Unit, which is adjacent to Cedar Rock Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) and Cedar Rock WMA: North West Unit, is across the Minnesota River in Redwood County. These easements, WMAs, and SNA total 1,268+ acres of habitat. A few other RIM easements are within 2 miles of this area, building on to the habitat complex and corridor connectivity along the Minnesota River, Rice Creek, and Unnamed Stream (M-055-129.3).",,2018-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dusty,Van,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-539-2573,dusty.vanthuyne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Clay, Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Martin, Mower, Nicollet, Pipestone, Renville, Rock, Stearns, Waseca, Watonwan, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-buffers-wildlife-and-water-phase-viii,,,,
10006500,"RIM Wetlands - Phase IX",2019,10000000,"ML 2018, Ch. 208, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 4(c )","$10,000,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore wetlands and native grassland habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. Of this amount, up to $292,500 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"An expansion of wetland and prairie habitat through this program alleviates pressure on those species that are most sensitive to habitat changes occurring on the landscape. The project targeted wetlands and prairies, two of the three most important habitats used by the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Of the nearly 1200 known wildlife species in Minnesota, 292 species, or approximately one-fourth, are at risk because they are rare; their populations are declining due to loss of habitat. SGCN in the RIM Wetlands area include the Five-lined Skink, Blanding's Turtle, Two-spotted Skipper, Northern Pintail, American Black Duck, Grasshopper Sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Sedge Wren, Dickcissel, and Western Grebe. In addition to the SGCN, the threatened or endangered species include the Dakota Skipper and Poweshiek Skipperling. Diverse vegetation, access to water resources, and protection from pesticides are important to Minnesota's native pollinator species. BWSR's native vegetation guidelines and pollinator initiative protect native pollinators. Complexes and corridors targeted through RIM Wetlands provide areas that are safe from pesticides and natural passageways for pollinators. Targeted pollinator species include the Monarch Butterfly and bee species. Prairie wetlands are important for migratory waterfowl. The Prairie Pothole region contains only about 10% of the waterfowl nesting habitat on the continent but it produces 70% of all North American waterfowl. The loss of Minnesota's prairie and wetland habitat in the prairie pothole region has led to the decline of many wildlife and plant species. RIM Wetlands has protected and restored this habitat over many years and continues to do this important work using CREP.","A total of 2,390 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 2,390 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",10746400,USDA-FSA-CRP,9750400,41900,,2.42,BWSR,"State Government","Under the CREP partnership with USDA, 28 easements were recorded on a total of 2,390 acres to restore previously drained wetlands and adjacent uplands. Two easements are RIM wetland easements that were required to complete wetland restoration work on an adjacent easement secured with 2018 Wetlands funding. The landowners received the RIM-Only payment rate. The easements were accomplished with local implementation done by SWCD, NRCS and FSA staff within the 54 county CREP area and leveraged federal funds for landowner payments and conservation practices.","The sites enrolled were generally drained and farmed wetlands and associated upland habitat. These sites originally offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. RIM Wetlands Phase 9 protected and restored wetlands and adjacent upland area to prairie using the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The project area consisted of the 54 counties within the CREP area with 2,390 acres of permanently protected and restored wetlands and uplands on 28 easements. Note that one easement (32-11-19-01) listed on the parcel list was split into 2 easements as a result of an ownership split but is still reported as 1 easement in the parcel list; accounting for the difference of one easement in the text compared to the parcel list. These acres provide a healthy and plentiful supply of habitat for fish, game, and wildlife, especially for waterfowl and upland birds. CREP utilizes both a 15-year CRP contract and a permanent RIM easement. RIM Wetlands Phase 9 was a local-state-federal partnership delivered locally by Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and BWSR. In addition, the CREP partnership is possible through collaboration among many local, state and federal partners including the USDA-Farm Service Agency (FSA), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pheasants Forever (PF), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and over 70 supporting organizations and agencies. BWSR staff coordinated with federal partners on the overall CREP process and program oversight. In addition, BWSR staff were responsible for the easement acquisition process. Local staff promote CRP contracts and RIM easements, assist with easement processing and provide key essential technical assistance and project management services. Some highlights of the easements funded through this project include: The largest easement funded in this project, 65-07-19-01 in Renville County, included 8 wetland basins on almost 94 acres and almost 150 acres of upland. Easement 47-14-18-01 in Meeker County, was a total of 92 acres, almost 20 of which were included in the easement with no easement payment (donated acres). Two easement in Stearns County, 73-01-18-01 and 73-02-18-01 are adjacent to each other and owned by the same family. The total easement was almost 195 acres, and is across the road from part of the Stearns County Waterfowl Production Area. The payment rates were consistent throughout this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate.",,2018-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,Doucette,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road N ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-539-2567,sharon.doucette@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Freeborn, Jackson, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Redwood, Renville, Stearns, Todd, Wright","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wetlands-phase-ix,,,,
10000099,"RIM Wetlands - Phase VIII",2018,10398000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(c)","$10,398,000 in the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore wetlands and native grassland habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. Of this amount, up to $306,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"An expansion of wetland and prairie habitat through this program alleviates pressure on those species that are most sensitive to habitat changes occurring on the landscape. The project targeted wetlands and prairies, two of the three most important habitats used by the Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). Of the nearly 1200 known wildlife species in Minnesota, 292 species, or approximately one-fourth, are at risk because they are rare; their populations are declining due to loss of habitat. SGCN in the RIM Wetlands area include the Five-lined Skink, Blanding's Turtle, Two-spotted Skipper, Northern Pintail, American Black Duck, Grasshopper Sparrow, Upland Sandpiper, Sedge Wren, Dickcissel, and Western Grebe. In addition to the SGCN, the threatened or endangered species include the Dakota Skipper and Poweshiek Skipperling. Diverse vegetation, access to water resources, and protection from pesticides are important to Minnesota's native pollinator species. BWSR's native vegetation guidelines and pollinator initiative protect native pollinators. Complexes and corridors targeted through RIM Wetlands provide areas that are safe from pesticides and natural passageways for pollinators. Targeted pollinator species include the Monarch Butterfly and bee species. Prairie wetlands are important for migratory waterfowl. The Prairie Pothole region contains only about 10% of the waterfowl nesting habitat on the continent but it produces 70% of all North American waterfowl. The loss of Minnesota's prairie and wetland habitat in the prairie pothole region has led to the decline of many wildlife and plant species. RIM Wetlands has protected and restored this habitat over many years and continues to do this important work using CREP.","A total of 2,732 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 2,732 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",11826000,USDA-FSA-CRP,9899800,68400,,2.31,BWSR,"State Government","Under the CREP partnership with USDA, 38 easements were recorded on a total of 2,732 acres to restore previously drained wetlands and adjacent uplands. One easement is a flowage easement that was required to complete wetland restoration work on an adjacent easement secured with 2017 Wetlands funding. The landowner did not receive a payment, but costs were incurred for district time, and recording of the easement and NoFR.The easements were accomplished with local implementation done by SWCD, NRCS and FSA staff within the 54 county CREP area and leveraged federal funds for landowner payments and conservation practice installation.","The sites enrolled were generally drained and farmed wetlands and associated upland habitat. These sites originally offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. RIM Wetlands Phase 8 protected and restored wetlands and adjacent upland area to prairie using the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The project area consisted of the 54 counties within the CREP area with 2,732 acres of permanently protected and restored wetlands and uplands on 38 easements. These acres provide a healthy and plentiful supply of habitat for fish, game, and wildlife, especially for waterfowl and upland birds. CREP utilizes both a 15-year CRP contract and a permanent RIM easement. RIM Wetlands Phase 8 was a local-state-federal partnership delivered locally by Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and BWSR. In addition, the CREP partnership is possible through collaboration among many local, state and federal partners including the USDA-Farm Service Agency (FSA), USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pheasants Forever (PF), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and over 70 supporting organizations and agencies. BWSR staff coordinated with federal partners on the overall CREP process and program oversight. In addition, BWSR staff were responsible for the easement acquisition process. Local staff promote CRP contracts and RIM easements, assist with easement processing and provide key essential technical assistance and project management services. Some highlights of the easements funded through this project include: The largest easement funded in this project, 84-04-19-01 in Wilkin County, included 9 wetland basins on almost 50 acres and 150 acres of existing grasses established with CRP. The parcel had an existing USFWS easement that was not included in the CREP easement but the CREP easement created additional connected habitat expanding the protected area of the parcel from the USFWS easement. Three of the 5 easements in Carver County, for a total of 113 acres, are a joint restoration project on over 80 acres of wetland. There is an additional 56 acre easement to the east of this project that was paid for and restored using Clean Water Funds. The payment rates were consistent throughout this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate.",,2017-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,Doucette,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Road N ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-539-2567,sharon.doucette@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Grant, Martin, Meeker, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Steele, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wetlands-phase-viii,,,,
35063,"RIM Buffers for Wildlife and Water - Phase VI",2017,6708000,"ML 2016, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(g)","$6,708,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, to protect, restore, and enhance habitat by expanding the clean water fund riparian buffer program for at least equal wildlife benefits from buffers on private land. Of this amount, up to $1,079,000 (from $130,000 - amended in ML 2017) is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report.",,"Project selection criteria for the buffer program is designed to compliment historic investments to protect wildlife habitat in the degraded prairie region of the state. Providing connections between and adjacent to these previous habitat investments is a key factor in realizing the best return on investment found in wildlife population models. Riparian areas are logical corridors found between these historical habitat areas. Buffers targeting expiring CRP and near existing complexes of greater than 200 acres were given preference.","A total of 1,441 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 1,441 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",11187900,"Clean Water Fund, Clean Water Fund and USDA FSA- CRP",6542600,13500,,4.86,BWSR,"State Government","The Clean Water Fund (CWF) and Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) were used together to secure easements on buffer areas. 84 easements have been recorded for a total of 1,441 acres and are reported in the output tables for the final report (acre total does not include Clean Water Fund acres). The total acreage from both CWF and OHF sources for recorded easements is 2,793.2 acres. Only the OHF acres are being reported in this final report to be consistent with the approved accomplishment plan.","The sites enrolled were generally farmed sites adjacent to a sensitive water feature or drained and farmed floodplain wetlands and associated upland habitat. Expiring Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts were also enrolled. These sites originally offered limited ecological benefits. Through a combination of a scoring and ranking process and eligibility screening, each application was evaluated, with the applications that provided the greatest habitat and environmental benefits after restoration and protection being selected for funding. Factors considered during site selection included: linear corridor connectivity, length and width of the filter strip, adjacency to a public water, size of the site offered for enrollment, additional wildlife benefits, highly erodible land or partially highly erodible land, threatened and endangered species, and addressing water quality concerns. MN Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is a voluntary, federal-state funded natural resource conservation program that uses a science based approach to target environmentally sensitive land in 54 Counties in southern and western Minnesota. This is accomplished through permanent protection by establishing conservation practices via payments to farmers and agricultural landowners. Landowners enrolled in the federally-funded CRP for 14-15 years; CRP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture-Farm Service Agency (USDA-FSA). It uses agricultural land for conservation benefits, rather than farming or ranching; The same land was also enrolled into a state-funded perpetual conservation easement through the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve program, administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Private ownership continues and the land is permanently restored and enhanced for conservation benefits. The RIM payment rates were consistent throughout most (2018 - 2022) of this appropriation but CRP annual rental rates fluctuated, so the state's contribution to the overall easement cost varied in reaction to the CRP rate. Note that one easement (64-18-18-01) listed on the parcel list was split into two easements as a result of an ownership split but is still reported as one easement in the parcel list; accounting for the difference of one easement in the text compared to the parcel list. The largest easement funded in this project was a floodplain easement in Rock county (67-05-19-01). The total easement was 181.9 acres (91.0 acres funded with this project) and protects portions of both sides of Champepadan Creek and its floodplain areas. This easement is adjacent to a 101.2 acre MN CREP easement funded with ML2016 RIM Buffers Phase VI and less than a tenth of a mile away from a 82.3 acre MN CREP easement funded with ML2017 RIM Buffers Phase VII. These three easements total 365.4 acres of protection along Champepadan Creek. A few other MN CREP and RIM easements are within 2 miles of this area, building on to the habitat complex and corridor connectivity along Champepadan Creek.",,1970-01-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dusty,Van,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-539-2573,dusty.vanthuyne@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Freeborn, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Traverse, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Wright, Yellow Medicine","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Southeast Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-buffers-wildlife-and-water-phase-vi,,,,
10033408,"RIM Wetlands - Restoring the most productive habitat in Minnesota's Prairie Pothole Region",2023,4199000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(e )","$4,199,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore wetlands and native grassland habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. Of this amount, up to $78,000 is to establish a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ","Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands - A summary of wetland acres and associated native grasslands acquired through this appropriation will be reported. On-site inspections are performed every three years and compliance checks are performed in the other two years to ensure outcomes are maintained. An increase of wetland and associated grassland habitat are expected to increase the carrying capacity of wetland and grassland dependent wildlife. This has a positive impact on both game and non-game species. We expect more abundant populations of endangered, threatened, special concern and game species as complexes are restored. Core areas protected with highly biologically diverse wetlands and plant communities, including native prairie, Big Woods, and oak savanna - A summary of wetland acres and associated native grasslands acquired through this appropriation will be reported. On-site inspections are performed every three years and compliance checks are performed in the other two years to ensure outcomes are maintained. An increase of wetland and associated grassland habitat are expected to increase the carrying capacity of wetland and grassland dependent wildlife. This has a positive impact on both game and non-game species. We expect more abundant populations of endangered, threatened, special concern and game species as complexes are restored. Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands - A summary of wetland acres and associated native grasslands acquired through this appropriation will be reported. On-site inspections are performed every three years and compliance checks are performed in the other two years to ensure outcomes are maintained. An increase of wetland and associated grassland habitat are expected to increase the carrying capacity of wetland and grassland dependent wildlife. This has a positive impact on both game and non-game species. We expect more abundant populations of endangered, threatened, special concern and game species as complexes are restored",,,,,4161800,37200,,0.48,BWSR,"State Government","RIM Wetlands - Restoring the most productive habitat in Minnesota's Prairie Pothole Region will protect and restore approximately 520 acres of previously drained wetlands and adjacent native grasslands on approximately 12 easements across the State. The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) will utilize the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) easement program in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCDs) to target, protect and restore high priority habitat. The program will utilize a ranking and selection process and be implemented locally by SWCD staff.","Wetlands are a home to many species of migratory and resident birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish, insects, and plants. They also benefit society by storing floodwaters, filtering pollutants, serving as a carbon sink, and providing recreation sites for boating and fishing. Minnesota has lost an estimated 42% of its original 16 million acres of wetlands to drainage or fill activities. The loss of wetlands is most severe in the prairie regions of the state (approximately 90% loss). ""Prairie potholes are highly productive ecosystems of unparalleled importance to breeding waterfowl and many other species of wetland wildlife. Moreover, they are important nutrient sinks, store runoff that reduces flooding, sequester carbon, and provide other environmental and socioeconomic values"" The past, present, and future of prairie potholes in the United States. May 2008 Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 63(3). The typical sites this program prioritizes and targets are drained and farmed wetlands and associated uplands that offer little habitat or ecological benefits in their current state. Through a combination of eligibility screening and a scoring and ranking process, the program evaluates and selects applications that provide the greatest habitat and environmental benefit after restoration and protection via a BWSR RIM easement. RIM Wetlands is a local-state partnership delivered by SWCDs and BWSR. BWSR staff provide program oversight and manage the easement acquisition process and restoration design. Local staff promote RIM easements, assist with easement processing and provide technical assistance and project management services.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Voz,BWSR,"1732 North Tower Road ","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,218-846-8426,john.voz@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Meeker","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wetlands-restoring-most-productive-habitat-minnesotas-prairie-pothole-region,,,,
27946,"School Site Assessment for BMP Retrofit",2014,54083,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Targeted watershed analysis",,,16610,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",54083,,"Members for Ramsey-Washington Metro WD are: Jen Oknich, Marj Ebensteiner, Pamela Skinner, Paul Ellefson, Robert Johnson",0.18,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","The Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (District) has determined that large impervious sites (like churches, commercial sites, and schools) are more economical for stormwater management retrofit projects than distributed small projects along roadways. Analysis of the watershed land use indicates that large impervious sites are typically commercial properties (primarily retail), churches, and schools. The District began assessing church sites for retrofit opportunities in 2013 and will continue this effort in 2014. Church congregations tend to be receptive to partnering with watershed districts. Commercial and school property owners, however, are often harder to access, and can also be harder to motivate into partnerships that result in implementation of stormwater management Best Management Practices (BMPs). This project will assist the District in identifying and assessing school sites for retrofit opportunities that will increase the District's ability to meet stormwater volume and nutrient reduction goals. This project will not only identify promising sites for retrofit BMPs on school sites throughout the District, but involve a series of conversations with school administrators about the potential for partnering on project implementation, now and into the future. An important part of this project involves interaction with both public and private schools to introduce the District and its goals, determine the schools' willingness to partner with the District, identify barriers to installation and maintenance of stormwater BMPs, identify ways to reduce or eliminate barriers, and to generally lay the groundwork for the District to effectively work with schools into the future.",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Paige,Ahlborg,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD",,,,,651-792-7964,paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/school-site-assessment-bmp-rettrofit,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
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,,,,
34221,"Silver Lake Watershed Treatment Project",2016,199000,"Laws of MN 2015 1st Special Session Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7","Projects and Practices 2016: Laws of MN 2015 First Special Session Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 7","This project will result in an estimated phosphorus load reduction of 15 lbs/yr.","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 15.5 lbs of phosphorus.","achieved proposed outcomes",156000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",199000,5,,,"Valley Branch WD","Local/Regional Government","This project will reduce phosphorus loading from the watershed tributary to Silver Lake. The project includes a combination of structural water quality improvements in the SLV-10 subwatershed north of the lake, retrofits (including iron enhanced sand filtration) to the Silver Lake bioretention basin, small scale best management practices (BMPs) throughout the watershed, and educational signage in Joy Park. The elements of this project will reduce phosphorus loading to Silver Lake by a combined 15 pounds per year or 40% of the current watershed load. This project will lower phosphorus concentrations and increase the frequency with which Silver Lake meets applicable Valley Branch Watershed District (VBWD) and MPCA water quality standards. Silver Lake is a 76-acre shallow lake bordering the cities of North St. Paul, Maplewood, and Oakdale in the VBWD. The lake receives runoff from an approximately 350-acre watershed of primarily residential land use. The lake is heavily used for recreation, including swimming and fishing. This intensive use is due in part to the presence of two parks adjacent to the lake: North St. Paul's Silver Lake Park along the south shore and Maplewood's Joy Park along the north shore. Other recreational uses include waterskiing, canoeing, and aesthetic viewing. Water quality in Silver Lake over the past 10 years has declined, as witnessed by a statistically significant increase in phosphorus concentrations and decrease in water clarity. The most recent 10-year average of total phosphorus concentration in Silver Lake is worse than the applicable MPCA standard, and the lake may be listed as impaired due to nutrients. Silver Lake was included in the VBWD WRAPS study, which identified strategies to restore lake water quality. Several elements of this project are among those strategies identified in the WRAPS study. In addition to improving water quality, the project will provide secondary benefits to habitat, recreation, and education. ",,,2016-01-22,2020-05-04,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Williams,"Valley Branch WD",,,,,952-832-2945,sgw@barr.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Lower St. Croix River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/silver-lake-watershed-treatment-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
10029434,"Snake River Watershed Plan Partnership WBIF FY24",2024,1024471,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (a)","(a) $39,500,000 the first year and $39,500,000 the second year are for grants to implement state-approved watershed-based plans. The grants may be used to implement projects or programs that protect, enhance, and restore surface PreviouswaterNext quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking PreviouswaterNext sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan program and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementing state-approved plans, including within the following watershed planning areas (see Chapter 40 Article 2 Section 6(a) (2) for the list of watershed planning areas: seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks; and(3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board must establish eligibility criteria and determine whether a planning area is ready to proceed and has the nonstate match committed.","A few of the 2-year measurable milestones include: * 107 # Reduction in Total Phosphorus * 170 Ton reduction in Total Suspended Solids (TSS) * 70 outreach contact hours completed * Increased forestry practices (100 acres) and planning (800 acres)",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,4.078065134,"Snake River Watershed Plan Partnership","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Snake River Watershed Plan Partnership is seeking Watershed Based Implementation Funds (WBIF) predominantly for the promotion and installation of Best Management Practices (BMP) on private lands. The goal is to target specific BMPs within defined priority area to address water quality concerns that have been identified within our comprehensive plan. The key milestones for the three years of the grant are listed below. Some of the initial activities include outreach efforts to targeted priority areas with the completion of up to three sub-watershed assessments to aid in this measure. Targeted sub-watersheds have been identified in the plan. Due to limited staff capacity within the watershed, this proposal includes the new hiring of the equivalent of 1.5 new full time watershed employees. The key 2-year measurable milestones include: 107 # Reduction in Total Phosphorus through the installation of BMP 170 Ton reduction in Total Suspended Solids (TSS) 70 outreach contact hours completed 3 sub-watershed assessments 5 outreach documents or demonstrations / workshops completed, focus on Do It Yourself (DIY) projects 1 acre feet of wetlands restored (equivalent of 1-9 acres restored) 3 private septic systems brought into compliance or built 800 ft. of buffers installed (about 8-14 projects) 3 unused wells sealed 800 acres of Forest Stewardship Planning written 100 acres of Forestry Best Management Practices installed 1 livestock BMP installed 1 Nutrient Management Plan completed The first two years of implementing the Snake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (Plan) will focus in-part on building the momentum for implementation. Some of this focus is to include outreach/education, sub-watershed assessments and building the pipeline of projects for implementation. This will involve the Kanabec SWCD partner hiring a new watershed staff (1 Full-Time Equivalent FTE), getting them up-to-speed working with our watershed partners. This watershed position is planned to entail 1/3-time watershed outreach / education, 1/3 project coordination and 1/3 technical work. Watershed coordination efforts are planned to be completed by existing Kanabec SWCD staff at 1/3 of an FTE. Fiscal administration work is planned for execution under Pine County. Three sub-watershed assessments are planned for completion within the first 2-years to aid in targeting areas where the funds can be most effective. All staff will work in building the pipeline of projects for implementation. A seasonal, shared services, Forester is currently employed in the watershed. The goal for this position is to have the Snake Partnership contributing ? of FTE salary and the member entities continuing to pay the other 1/2. ",2023-12-12,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Deanna,Pomije,"Snake River Watershed Plan Partnership","2008 Mahogany St, Ste 3",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-1391,deanna@kanabecswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/snake-river-watershed-plan-partnership-wbif-fy24,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
1411,"Snake River Watershed Nutrient and Sediment Reduction Project",2010,133083,,,,"Fifteen best management practice installations on nine properties with the following estimated pollution reductions: 150 tons/year sediment, 154 pounds per year of phosphorus. Best Management Practices installed included shoreland protection, livestock exclusion, grassed waterways, clean water diversions and a bio-retention basin.",,52900,,,,,,"Snake River Watershed Management Board","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of the project is to reduce sediment and nutrient deposition in surface waters within priority areas of the watershed. A five percent reduction goal has been established in the County Local Water Management Plan and Impaired Waters project in progress. Eleven Best Management Practice (BMP) installations are planned for this project in cooperation with local landowners, Cities, Townships and Lake Associations. These projects include a variety of practices such as streambank and lakeshore stabilization, erosion control, vegetative buffer plantings along drainageways, sediment basins to capture runoff from municipalities and agricultural operations, fencing to control livestock access to surface water areas, wetland restoration, and grassed waterways to conduct runoff water to a safe outlet. The Snake River Watershed Management Board is a joint powers group formed to work with local citizens and partners to maintain and improve the water quality of the Snake River for generations to come. This project was made possible with a number of local partners including the Snake River Watershed Management Board, Citizen Advisory Committee, the Counties and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine and Aitkin Counties, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (federal partner).",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Kanabec, Mille Lacs",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/snake-river-watershed-nutrient-and-sediment-reduction-project,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
33538,"Snake River Watershed WRAPS based projects",2015,312025,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"The primary focus of this project is riparian restoration on 6.5 miles of targeted tributaries, ditches, and wetlands within five sub - watershed areas. These Best Management Practices are estimated to reduce phosphorus loading in the watershed by 1,230 pounds per year, which is a 6% reduction toward the phosphorus goal. In addition, sediment reduction is estimated at 123 tons per year, which is a 67% reduction toward the sediment goal.","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 16785.15 lbs of phosphorus, 100.63 tons of sediment, 84.674 tons per year of soil loss. Additionally, 5 preventative pollution practices (with no associated estimation calculator) were installed as part of this grant project.","achieved proposed outcomes",78006,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",312025,26,,1.94,"Snake River Watershed Management Board","Local/Regional Government","This project primarily focuses on riparian restoration (permanent vegetative buffer enhancements and plantings) on 6.5 miles (both sides) of targeted tributaries, ditches, and wetlands within five sub - watershed areas identified in the Snake River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) Report. These plantings will consist of native perennials, trees, and shrubs where practical. In addition to the riparian plantings, this project will include fence exclusions for cattle and heavy use protections at cattle crossings in streams and ditches. The project will restore 10% of the riparian areas identified on the resource assessment and inventory maps developed for the WRAPS Report. A total of 41 Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented, reducing phosphorus loading in the watershed by an estimated 1,230 pounds per year, which is a 6% reduction toward the goal of 19,050 pounds per year. The soil loss reductions from these BMPs will result in an estimated 123 tons per year, which is a 67% reduction from the reduction goal of 184 tons per year of stream bank erosion. These reductions of phosphorus and sediment in the Snake River Watershed and the St. Croix River Basin are consistent with the St. Croix Basin Total Maximum Daily Load goal of 20% reduction of phosphorus by the year 2020. ",,,2015-03-10,2019-12-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Teresa,Wickeham,"Snake River Watershed Management Board","18 N Vine Street",Mora,MN,55051,320-679-6456,teresa.wickeham@co.kanabec.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Pine,,"Snake River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/snake-river-watershed-wraps-based-projects,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
2101,"Soil Survey",2010,400000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$400,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to accelerate the county soil survey mapping and Web-based data delivery. This appropriation represents a continuing effort to complete the mapping. The soil surveys must be done on a cost-share basis with local and federal funds.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,4193600,,,,,,BWSR,"State Government","The Minnesota Soil Survey is an ongoing effort by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that is systematically collecting and mapping data pertaining to soil types and other soil properties in each county of the state. Soils data is used by governments, farmers, and other businesses for a number of purposes from protection and restoration of soil, water, wetlands, and habitats to agricultural soil management to building construction. This appropriation will accelerate the mapping and digitization of soil surveys for Crow Wing, Pine, Koochiching, Lake, Cook, and Saint Louis counties. Overall Project Outcome and Results Accurate soils information is essential for evaluating the potential for land to support development, crop and forest production, and for identifying the most suitable locations for conservation practices and other land uses. Readily accessible local soil information is critical to informing conservation decisions and provides a foundation for sustainable land use planning. The soil survey is the mechanism for how this basic natural resource information is made available to land use authorities and landowners to make the best land use decisions. In the ongoing, multi-year project to map, classify, interpret, and Web-publish an inventory of the soils of Minnesota, this two-year phase of the project focused on accelerating the completion of a Statewide soil survey, increase soil mapping in targeted areas, and enhancing soils data through increased sample collection, availability and interpretation. Specifically: 330,000 acres mapped in Crow Wing County; 32,000 acres mapped in Pine County; 85,000 acres mapped in Koochiching County; 80,000 acres mapped in the Crane Lake subset of St. Louis County; 219,000 acres mapped in Lake County; 114,000 acres mapped in Cook County; Data from 1,000 soil samples (some dating back to the 1970's) were interpreted for the first time and incorporated into Soil Surveys for many Minnesota counties; Land use effects on soil carbon were determined on 122 sites in 14 counties throughout the State; this data can be used to develop soil carbon management guidance.   The soil survey project was extremely successful and many of the mapping goals were exceeded. Mapping surpassed initial acreage goals in both Crow Wing, Lake, Cook and Pine Counties, and the soil surveys for Koochiching and St. Louis Counties were completed 1 year ahead of schedule. A report detailing the results of re-analysis of lab samples from the 1970's highlighting land use impacts on soil carbon is available below and on BWSR's State Soil Office website. Project Results Use and Dissemination The Soil Survey project funded by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund is highlighted as a BWSR feature project on the Agency's home page. All the data, mapping information, and interpretations are available on the Web Soil Survey as a user-friendly, GIS-based application. Web Soil Survey provides soil data and information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. It is operated by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and provides access to the largest natural resource information system in the world.   Project Publication: Historical C Project Report on land use impacts on soil carbon ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,"Greg ",Larson,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-297-7029,greg.a.larson@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Digitization/Online Information Access, Inventory, Mapping","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Cook, Crow Wing, Isanti, Koochiching, Lake, Pine",,"Cottonwood River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/soil-survey,,,,
34219,"Spent Lime Treatment System for Wakefield Lake",2016,300000,"Laws of MN 2015 1st Special Session Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7","Projects and Practices 2016: Laws of MN 2015 First Special Session Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 7","Stearns County Pollutant Loading Model","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 18.2 lbs of phosphorus and 2.384 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",81250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",243750,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",1.18,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","Wakefield Lake is in the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) and is impaired for excess phosphorus. Through the Wakefield Lake TMDL process, implementation activities have been identified which include partnerships with the City of Maplewood to install BMPs in the watershed to directly benefit Wakefield Lake. RWMWD has researched, monitored and field tested the use of spent lime for stormwater quality treatment. Spent lime consists of calcium and carbonate and is a byproduct of the drinking water treatment process that has properties that allow it to bind with dissolved phosphorus. When water containing dissolved phosphorus contacts the lime material, calcium from the lime binds with the phosphorus and forms calcium phosphate which is a solid material and does not dissolve in the storm water, thus remaining within the treatment system. Although this is still an emerging concept, three years of monitoring a test spent lime system has shown promising results for the removal of both total and dissolved phosphorus. Total phosphorus removal through the system is approximately 60% and total dissolved phosphorus removal is approximately 70%. With the help of this grant source, RWMWD hopes to install a full scale spent lime filtration system on a City of Maplewood owned lot just upstream of Wakefield Lake at the southwest corner of Frost Avenue and Kennard Street to treat stormwater flow before it reaches the lake. This treatment system will achieve nearly 50% of the needed phosphorus external load reductions to Wakefield Lake as identified in the TMDL. This is great news not only for the very popular Wakefield Lake and the visitors to the adjacent park system but also to its big brother, Lake Phalen, to which Wakefield Lake drains before it heads to the Mississippi River.",,,2016-01-22,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tina,Carstens,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD",,,,,612-735-2751,tina@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spent-lime-treatment-system-wakefield-lake,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
14284,"Stabilization and Restoration of the Highland Ravine",2012,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(a) $13,750,000 the first year and $13,750,000 the second year are for pollution reduction and restoration grants to local government units and joint powers organizations of local government units to protect surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) projects and stream bank, stream channel, and shoreline restoration projects. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans.","Gully Stabilization - Mississippi River Proposed Reductions: 91 Phosphorus lbs/year and 11.5 Sediment tons/year","CRWD stabilized the north and south ravine areas of Highland Ravine. Rock grade control structures and toe protection measures were installed to stabilize the ravine channels. A stormwater pond was installed at the downstream end of the north ravine for flood control. The site was planted with native seed mix. Restoration of the ravine woodland side slopes did not extend as far up the slope as originally intended at the time of the grant application, which reduced annual total phosphorus load reductions. The completed project is estimated to reduce sediment loads by 28 tons per year and phosphorus loads by 11 pounds per year.",,50000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",150000,,,0.08,"Capitol Region Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Highland Ravine is a large bluff area in central St. Paul that has become highly eroded due to hydrologic changes associated with urban development. During rain and snow melt events, water and sediment moves down slope onto private residential properties causing significant flooding and sedimentation. In addition, sediment-laden water from the gullies goes into the St. Paul storm sewer system which discharges, untreated, directly to the Mississippi River. This project will include gully stabilization, woodland restoration, and upland project construction to increase infiltration and storage. Stabilizing and restoring Highland Ravine will prevent future flooding, erosion, and sedimentation to local properties and improve the ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Anna,Eleria,"Capitol Region Watershed District","1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4 ","St. Paul",MN,55108,"(651) 644-8888",anna@capitolregionwd.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stabilization-and-restoration-highland-ravine,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section;","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service;","Nicole Clapp",No
14303,"Stormwater Re-use in the Bald Eagle Lake Watershed",2012,497100,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(a) $13,750,000 the first year and $13,750,000 the second year are for pollution reduction and restoration grants to local government units and joint powers organizations of local government units to protect surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) projects and stream bank, stream channel, and shoreline restoration projects. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans.","Reduce runoff volume to Bald Eagle Lake Reduce phosphorus loading to Bald Eagle Lake through construction and operation of stormwater re-use irrigation/infiltration system - Bald Eagle Lake Reduce use of groundwater for irrigation and increase infiltration/groundwater recharge through construction and operation of infiltration system - Bald Eagle Lake Proposed Reductions: 100-275 lbs/year Phosphorus","A stormwater reuse irrigation/infiltration system was constructed at Oneka Ridge Golf Course, providing the following estimated benefits: 1) Reduces stormwater runoff volume to Bald Eagle Lake by approximately 100 acre-feet per year. 2) Reduces phosphorus loading to Bald Eagle Lake by approximately 75 pounds per year. 3) Reduces annual use of groundwater for irrigation by 40% and increases groundwater recharge by approximately 100 acre-feet per year.",,135000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",497100,,,0.46,"Rice Creek Watershed District and City of Hugo","Local/Regional Government","Bald Eagle Lake is a popular recreational lake known for its fishery on the Metropolitan Council's Priority Lakes List. The lake is negatively impacted by excess nutrients and restoring its water quality is a local priority. This project will collect stormwater runoff from an approximately 900 acre area and re-use it to irrigate an existing golf course. This innovative project will provide a multitude of environmental benefits for Bald Eagle Lake including significant runoff volume reduction, groundwater recharge and phosphorus load reduction. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Phil,Belfiori,"Rice Creek Watershed District","4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE #611",Blaine,Mn,55449-4539,"(763) 398-3071",pbelfiori@ricecreek.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Anoka, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stormwater-re-use-bald-eagle-lake-watershed,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Robert L. Sip -MDA Environmental Policy Specialist; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator; Nick Proulx -DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Norman R. Mofjeld -MDA Hydrologist P.G. Well Management Section; ","The 20-member BWSR board consists of representatives of local and state government agencies and citizens. Members are appointed by the governor of the state of Minnesota consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103B.101. Board members at the time the grant was made were: County Commissioner Appointees: Quentin Fairbanks; Tom Loveall; Brian Napstad; Soil and Water Conservation District Appointees: Paul Langseth, Louise Smallidge and Bob Burandt; Watershed District or Watershed Management Organization Appointees: Gene Tiedemann, LuAnn Tolliver and Todd Foster; Citizen Appointees: Paul Brutlag ; Gerald Van Amburg; John Meyer; Cities & Townships: Sandy Hooker -Township; Christy Jo Fogarty -Metro City; Keith Mykleseth -Non-Metro City; Agency: Chris Elvrum - Minnesota Department of Health; Rebecca Flood - Pollution Control Agency; Tom Landwehr - Department of Natural Resources; Matt Wohlman - Minnesota Department of Agriculture; Faye Sleeper - Minnesota Extension Service; ","Nicole Clapp",No
33662,"Stormwater Retrofits: East Kittsondale Subwatershed",2015,200000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"Development (refinement) of PTM Tool ","This project resulted in an estimated reduction of 24 lbs of phosphorus and 3 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",58812,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",235250,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Capitol Region WD","Local/Regional Government","Capitol Region Watershed District will partner with local organizations and private landowners to implement a variety of cost-effective Best Management Practices in the East Kittsondale subwatershed. The urbanized condition of the 1,860 acre subwatershed results in an estimated 1,500 pounds of phosphorus, over 470,000 pounds of sediment, and significant concentrations of bacteria associated with that sediment being sent untreated to the Mississippi River each year. Those pollutants have contributed to several impairments within the river. Projects will be designed to meet sediment loading reductions goals and will address downstream impairments for nutrients and bacteria.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Nate,Zwonitzer,"Capitol Region WD","1410 Energy Park Drive, Suite 4","St Paul",MN,55108,651-644-8888,nate@capitolregionwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stormwater-retrofits-east-kittsondale-subwatershed,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
36695,"Sucker Lake Channel Restoration Project",2017,60500,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b) ",,"6 tons of sediment/year and 8 lbs of phosphorus/year","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 8.21 lbs of phosphorus, 4.6 tons of sediment, and 0.0390725 acre-feet per year of water volume.","achieved proposed outcomes",15125,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",60500,1,,,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The Ramsey Conservation District is partnering with the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization, St. Paul Regional Water Service, and Ramsey County Parks and Recreation to restore and stabilize approximately 550 linear feet of streambank along the Sucker Lake Channel in northeastern Ramsey County with a cost effective critical area planting, replacing the existing mix of turf grass and asphalt streambank with a native vegetation planting. The Sucker Lake Channel is part of the Vadnais Chain of Lakes, which is the drinking supply for over 400,000 people being wholly located within a designated Drinking Water Supply Management Area. This project will reduce phosphorus by 8 pounds and sediment by 6 tons annually. ",,,,2019-12-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Whiteeagle,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7271,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sucker-lake-channel-restoration-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
1429,"SWCD's Incentives and BMPs in the Redwood and Cottonwood Watersheds",2010,75000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (c)","(c) $3,000,000 the first year and $3,000,000 the second year are for nonpoint source pollution reduction and restoration grants to watershed districts, watershed management organizations, counties, and soil and water conservation districts for grants in addition to grants available under paragraphs (a) and (b) to keep water on the land and to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams, and to protect groundwater and drinking water. The projects must be of long-lasting public benefit, include a local match, and be consistent with TMDL implementation plans or local water management plans. Up to five percent may be used for administering the grants (2010 - Clean Water Assistance)",,"Installed 63 Best management practices and 4 incentive contracts. 247 tons of sediment and 377 pounds of Phosphorus saved annually. ",,51271,,,,,,"Redwood Cottonwood Rivers Control Area JPB",,"The soil and water conservation districts within the watersheds for the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers have been putting conservation practices on the ground for years in a long-running collaborative effort. The projects are intended to address the causes of poor water quality identified in several historical diagnostic studies and the Lower Minnesota River Dissolved Oxygen TMDL.The practices target groundwater protection and the reduction of phosphorus and sediment to surface water resources.This Clean Water Fund Grant will enhance and accelerate the efforts already being implemented through funds from state cost share, Water Management Program, Ag BMP loan, Special Nutrient Management Grant, and federal grants such as 319 program and EQIP.Through trial application of grid sampling and precision application of agricultural chemicals, it has been shown it is possible to decrease the amount of phosphorus and nitrogen applied for agricultural production. A case study on 480 acres has provided local data to promote the project on a wide scale. With this case study, along with sediment basins, waterways, and terraces, the districts will continue to work with landowners in these two watersheds to reduce phosphorus and sediment reduction. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Cottonwood, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Pipestone, Redwood, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/swcds-incentives-and-bmps-redwood-and-cottonwood-watersheds,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
33563,"SWCD North Region Forester",2015,260194,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result in the addition of a Regional Clean Water Forester to service Technical Service Areas 3 and 8.","A forester was hired per the project proposal. ","achieved proposed outcomes",97750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",260194,18,,3.05,"Aitkin SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Well-managed forests deliver the optimal quantity and quality of surface runoff and groundwater water recharge possible. This Forest Management and outreach program will help protect, preserve, and improve water quality and related water resources by hiring a Regional Clean Water Forester. The Forester will help LGUs in Technical Service Areas (TSA) 3 and 8 increase installation of water quality-related forestry practices. ",,,2015-03-10,2020-10-16,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Hughes,"Aitkin SWCD","130 Southgate Dr",Aitkin,MN,56431,218-927-6565,hughes.aitkinswcd@gmail.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,"Mississippi River - Brainerd",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/swcd-north-region-forester,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
18943,"Targeting and Addressing Ravines in the Greater Blue Earth Basin",2013,425000,"111 006 02 07A 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7","Reduce Phosphorus by 8,400 pounds/year and Sediment by 4,000 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 1,319 lb. of phosphorus per year, 1,271 tons of sediment per year, 1,313 tons of soil lost per year",,250000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",425000,42500,"Richard Androli, Donald Kropp, Clark Lingbeek, Tom Warmka, Glen Mathiasen, Neal Mensing, ",1.6,"Greater Blue Earth River ","Local/Regional Government","This area of the Minnesota River Basin has been identified as contributing significant amounts of sediment to the watershed. The primary cause of the sediment is from gullies and ravines. This project by the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) continues efforts begun with FY2011 Clean Water Funds. Using data collected through Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and LiDAR, GERBA will install best management practices to address severe ravines and gullies in targeted specific locations. GBERBA will also use on the ground verification with landowners to identify and address the worst of the worst sediment contributors in the Greater Blue Earth River Basin. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Clark,"The Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th St.",Windom,MN,56101,"(507) 831-1153",kay.clark@windomnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/targeting-and-addressing-ravines-greater-blue-earth-basin,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager;","Please reference following link: http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
19009,"Targeting Faith Organizations for Water Quality Improvement",2013,150000,"111 006 02 07G 000","Laws of Minnesota 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Section 7, and Laws of Minnesota 2012, Chapter 264, Section 7 ","Six Community Partners Grant Projects ","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 8 lb. of phosphorus per year, 1 ton of sediment per year, and 8 acre-feet of stormwater volume",,37500,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",150000,4000,"Paul Ellefson, Robert Johnson, Pamela Skinner, Marj Ebensteiner, Jen Oknich",0.2,"Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD) is a largely developed area of the Twin Cities with an average impervious surface area of 34%. Faith organizations often have large impervious surface areas with little to no stormwater treatment on site. The goal of this project is to collaborate with faith organizations in high priority areas to implement stormwater volume reduction retrofit projects. High priority areas are defined as areas with limited to no stormwater treatment before reaching a water body and/or areas that drain to an impaired water. This project will offer grant funds to faith organizations for projects that will intercept, treat, and infiltrate runoff that will reduce total phosphorus and total suspended solids to high priority areas within RWMWD. Projects will range from rain gardens to infiltration and filtration trenches, porous pavement, and tree trenches. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Clifton ",Aichinger,"Ramsey-Washington Metro ","2665 Noel Drive","Little Canada",MN,55117,"(651) 792-7950",cliff@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/targeting-faith-organizations-water-quality-improvement,"Wayne Zellmer -BWSR Grants Coordinator; Matt Drewitz -BWSR South Region Clean Water Specialist; Jeff Hrubes -BWSR North Region Clean Water Specialist; Marcey Westrick -BWSR Metro Clean Water Specialist; Art Persons -MDH Planning Supervisor Drinking Water Protection; Terry Bovee -MDH Principal Planner Drinking Water Protection; Julie Westerlund -DNR Clean Water Coordinator; Dave Friedl -DNR Northern Region Clean Water Specialist; Joshua Stamper -MDA Research Scientist, Pesticide & Fertilizer Management; Dwight Wilcox -MDA Ag BMP Program Planner; Anna Kerr -MPCA -Stormwater / TMDL Coordinator;-DNR Central Region Clean Water Legacy Specialist; Karen Evens - MPCA -Watershed Projects Manager; ","Paul Ellefson - President, Robert Johnson - Secretary, Pamela Skinner - Treasurer, Marj Ebensteiner, Jen Oknich ","Nicole Clapp",No
27943,"Targeting Ravines and Gullies in the Greater Blue Earth River Basin - 2014",2014,378673,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","This grant request, through an estimated 28+ ravine and gully control practices will prevent an estimated 2800 tons of sediment from entering the water bodies of the Greater Blue Earth River Watershed in the next ten years.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 5,379 lb. of phosphorus per year, 2,009 tons of sediment per year, and 2,070 fewer tons of soil lost annually",,94700,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",378673,2704,"Members for Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance are: Clark Lingbeek, Cody Duroe, Daryl Tasler, Jeremy Nerem, Tom Muller",0.98,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government",,,,2014-07-17,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Clark,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th St",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.clark@windomnet.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Waseca, Watonwan",,"Blue Earth River, Le Sueur River, Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/targeting-ravines-and-gullies-greater-blue-earth-river-basin-2014,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
33545,"Targeting Faith Organizations for Water Quality Improvement (Phase 2)",2015,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"Volume Reduced = 10 Acre-Feet/YR, Phosphorus Reduced = 7 LBS/YR ","This project resulted in an estimated reduction of 5 lb. of phosphorus per year and 2 acre-feet of stormwater per year",,37500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,,"Members for Ramsey-Washington Metro WD are: ",,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD","Local/Regional Government","This project will continue collaboration with faith organizations in priority areas to implement stormwater volume reduction retrofit projects. Priority areas are defined as areas with limited to no stormwater treatment before reaching a water body and/or areas that drain to an impaired or at risk water. ",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Paige,Ahlborg,"Ramsey-Washington Metro WD",,,,,651-792-7964,paige.ahlborg@rwmwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Ramsey, Washington",,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/targeting-faith-organizations-water-quality-improvement-phase-2,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Nicole Clapp ",
28006,"Technical Service Area 8 GIS Technician",2014,250000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","The practices proposed in this project are estimated to achieve a reduction of 50-96 tons of TSS/yr. ","Planning Outcomes Include: *Minor Watershed Assessment, Ranking and Prioritization *Wild Rice Easement Lake Rankings *MDA Vulnerability Maps, Updated Soil Survey & Nitrate Maps to SWCDs *AIS Mapping / Updates & Assistance to MN DNR *Block / TWP / County / Area Census Socioeconomic Data Summaries *Morrison, Itasca and Wadena Habitat Maps *Area Wide Soil Erosion Vulnerability Maps *SFIA Data Processing / Easement Data Updates *Area Lake Trend Analysis and Updating *Lake Classification and Stream Categorization *Protection / Risk Mapping by Minor Watershed *WRAPs Mapping *Inclusion of Crow Wing Soils in MRHWB Data Sets *CWC Soil/Phosphorus Loss Mapping *CWC Hydroconditioning Education/Outreach Outcomes Include: *JPB ArcGIS Training in Bemidji *Multi-County ArcGIS Training Technical/Engineering Outcomes include: *Development of Land Conversion Risk Index *PTMApp Testing and Training *Hubbard County Water Plan Assistance *Wadena County Water Plan Assistance *Morrison County Water Plan Assistance *Kooch County Water Plan Assistance *LOTW County Water Plan Assistance *Clearwater County Water Plan Assistance *Itasca County Water Plan Assistance *Project Feasibility and Prelim Design/WS Assesment ? Beltrami *Feedlot Layer Revisions with GW Inclusions *Characterizing Class IV Sensitive Soils *Area Wide Soil Erosion Vulnerability Maps","Achieved proposed outcomes",35231,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",140925,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.27,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","Local/Regional Government","A new GIS technician will help prioritize and target conservation activities and protection strategies in nine north-central Minnesota counties. The GIS technician will create GIS products, assessments, and watershed analysis to identify the high priority areas in each County or watershed in need of protection or restoration using all available data, including LiDAR, soils, land use, completed WRAPS and other datasets. These areas will then be targeted for future resource management efforts, Clean Water Fund projects, and additional conservation activities. Project deliverables include: summarizing physical and socioeconomic characteristics of the area of interest, evaluation of land use trends and potential effects on water quality, stream power index, digital analysis of shoreline erosion potential, distributed soil loss (RUSLE) calculations, developing sediment delivery budgets and creating nutrient delivery indices. These products will improve the targeting strategies for conservation practices and better evaluate the potential impacts of such measures. The stormwater assessment and design will define catchment areas and identify potential treatment opportunities in cities and towns adjacent to surface waters in the member counties. Site visits by local staff will be conducted to verify information used to complete modeling and initial design. The resulting cost/benefit analyses of the potential stormwater treatment practices will be delivered to the community and incorporated into local water management plans. ",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brent,Rud,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","701 Minnesota Ave NW Ste 113",Bemidji,MN,56601,218-333-4159,brent.rud@co.beltrami.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Wadena",,"Mississippi River - Headwaters",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/technical-service-area-8-gis-technician,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
33580,"Trout Brook Urban Stream Restoration - Phase II",2015,695000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will harvest storm water from the Trout Brook Interceptor storm sewer, remove sediment, and daylight the water to the surface stream and is anticipated to reduce phosphorus loading by 96 pounds per year, nitrogen by 960 pounds per year, and sediment by 16 tons per year. This restoration project also provides aquatic and terrestrial habitat in 1 of only 2 designated Metro Conservation Corridors within Saint Paul. ","Construction of stormwater pump is complete as designed. Site has been restored. Pump is functional and daylights stormwater base flow through the nature sanctuary year-round. Project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 3 lbs of phosphorus and 2 tons of sediment (TSS).","achieved proposed outcomes",400000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",695000,,,0.02,"St. Paul, City of","Local/Regional Government","At almost 4,000 acres, Trout Brook is the largest subwatershed in the Capitol Region Watershed District and the City of Saint Paul. The restored stream is part of the 42 acre Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary project, whose goal is to return the area back to some resemblance of its pre-industrialized valley of stream floodplain and wetlands. Monitoring results within the corridor show that phosphorus, sediments, bacteria, lead and copper are the pollutants of most concern. The pollution sources directed to the Trout Brook Interceptor storm sewer include runoff from heavy industrial, commercial, transportation, and residential areas. This project will harvest storm water from the TBI, remove sediment, and daylight the water to the surface stream. By redirecting storm water from the TBI through the lift station, ponds and stream complex, the complete restoration project is anticipated to reduce phosphorus loading by 96 pounds per year, nitrogen by 960 pounds per year, and sediment by 16 tons per year. This restoration project also provides aquatic and terrestrial habitat in one of only two designated Metro Conservation Corridors within Saint Paul. ",,,2015-03-10,2020-12-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kathleen,Anglo,"St. Paul, City of",,,,,651-266-6368,kathleen.anglo@ci.stpaul.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Lower Minnesota River , Lower St. Croix River, Mississippi River - Lake Pepin, Mississippi River - Twin Cities, Rum River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trout-brook-urban-stream-restoration-phase-ii,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
10007067,"TSA8 Conservation Targeted to Parcel = Move the Protection Needle ",2019,150000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7 (c)","(c) $3,325,000 the first year and $4,275,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, including local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements of supplements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.","-Complete 100 priority subwatersheds analysis. -Provide mapping for SWCDs and 1W1Ps in TSA8. -Develop a Protection Methodology white paper free for all to use. -Host three to five trainings or workshops on the protection model. ","Through the TSA contract with a GIS specialist, we completed the following items: -We assisted and completed the Pine River, Miss. River Brainerd, Long Prairie, Red-Eye, Clearwater, mapping for the One Watershed One Plans (1W1P) (included over 100 subwatershed analyses). We also partnered to complete the Landscape Stewardship plan mapping for Miss. Brainerd, Long Praire, Red-Eye, Leech, and Rum. We are in the process of working on other watersheds as they move forward with the 1W1P. -We provided general mapping services for the nine SWCDs, which included parcel data coordination with the counties. -Developed a protection methodology white paper, and BWSR posted the information on their website. -Consultant attended TSA8 annual board meetings and Area Meetings and hosted training at the BWSR Academy on the methodology and use of the GIS. This grant has been very successful. The 1W1Ps implementation will utilize this data collection mythology. We have the data collection system to prove our success and track our success in implementing 1W1Ps. ","achieved proposed outcomes",37500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,10845,,1.197318008,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","Local/Regional Government","This project will build off the success of the additional geographic information system (GIS) and water planning expertise the TSA8 added in 2016 to provide consistent mapping, water planning assistance and training to partners. This project will help soil and water conservation districts prepare for the 1W1P process before the planning starts. A unified protection methodology is essential for the 1W1P process to be successful. This project will include: unified GIS mapping and protection model for all nine counties respectively. The scores, maps, and parcel lists will accelerate on-the ground projects and practices.",,"The Technical Service Area VIII (TSA8) proposes to partner with nine county soil and water conservation districts (SWCD) and One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) processes to provide consistent mapping, water planning assistance, and training. This project is building off the success of federal and state partnerships that has leveraged over $150,000 federal grants to complete landscape planning for the Pine River, Red Eye, Rum, Mississippi River Headwaters, and Leech Lake Watersheds. This area contains over 3000 lakes, 50 cisco tier 1 and 2 refuge lakes, 356 miles of the Mississippi River, over one million downstream drinking supply users, and a $650 million tourism industry that all rely on fisheries, lakes, and forest land. This project will employ 100 priority minor watersheds for subwatershed mapping and analysis. This will include: mapping and ranking of parcels, scoring, spreadsheets with landowner mailing addresses, parcel information, acreage, forest stewardship plans (FSP), Sustainable Forest Incentive Act (SFIA), 2C Programs, and other local priorities, and percent of land protected. All this information will be provided to the SWCD's in a format that they can utilize. This will jump start Districts to targeted conservation programs outreach. A unified protection methodology is essential for the 1W1P process to be successful. The Lake of the Woods and Pine River 1W1Ps were successful because we had TS8A complete data analysis and mapping of the watershed. Comparatively, these 1W1P processes were more efficient, effective, and received a better product. At the end of this grant, the SWCDs will have tools and training they need to be effective at landowner engagement to implement targeted conservation practices. ",2019-03-22,2023-06-20,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Melissa,Barrick,"Area 8 - North Central MN SWCDs JPB","322 Laurel St Suite 22 Brainerd, MN 56401",Brainerd,MN,56401,218-828-6197,melissa@cwswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Wadena",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tsa8-conservation-targeted-parcel-move-protection-needle,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
27998,"Wakefield Design and Implementation Project",2014,56000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","This project will result in an estimated 10 lbs/yr reduction of total phosphorus.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 4 lb. of phosphorus per year and 4 acre-feet of stormwater",,20000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",56000,,"Members for Ramsey Conservation District are: Carrie Wasley, Gwen Willems, Janelle Anderson, Mara Humphrey, Margaret Behrens",0.03,"Ramsey Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Ramsey County is the smallest, most densely populated county in the state of Minnesota consisting of primarily urbanized land use. Ramsey County's water resources provide the industrial base, drinking water, and recreational opportunities for over one-half million people on a daily basis. The major environmental problems that Ramsey County lakes and streams face can be traced to the effects that urbanized land use has on these natural resources. Their destruction and deterioration threaten the high quality of life in Ramsey County and could require expensive restoration and remediation practices to repair. The Ramsey Conservation District used GIS technology and modeling systems to identify the most cost-effective catchments to install Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce Total Phosphorus (TP) levels in nutrient-impaired Wakefield Lake. The aim of this project is to design and install BMPs, prioritizing seven specific raingarden locations, which will reduce the external loading of TP into Wakefield Lake by 10 pounds/year. ",,,2014-04-11,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Ann,Whiteeagle,"Ramsey Conservation District","1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive","Arden Hills",MN,55112,651-266-7271,ann.whiteeagle@co.ramsey.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Ramsey,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakefield-design-and-implementation-project,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
1399,"Water Quality Improvement Projects for the Big Sandy Lake Watershed",2010,103128,,,"This project addresses the issues of runoff management and shoreline stabilization. When the project is complete three rain gardens/sediment basins will have been created, three buffer strips installed, and erosion from overland runoff minimized at two sites. Implementation of the project will improve the water quality of the Big Sandy Lake Watershed.","219 stormwater retention basins, 1 sediment basin, 1 diversion (75 ft), 2 acres of critical area plantings, 1 access control, and 1784 bioretention basins were completed. Pollution reduction estimates achieved include 18.88 TONS/YR sediment, 4.12 TONS/YR soil (estimated savings, and 30.13 LBS/YR phosphorus.",,29690,,,,,,"Aitkin Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The Big Sandy Area Lakes Watershed Management Project has developed innovative projects to protect and improve water quality, wildlife, and the fishery resources in the Big Sandy Lake Watershed since 1991. Projects have focused on the main ecological problems and sources of nutrient loading to Big Sandy and other watershed lakes. A Clean Water Fund Grant provided funding for nine demonstration projects that continue this work. Projects planned for this area focus on controlling shoreline erosion and overland runoff that carries soil and nutrients to the lakes. Work has begun on three Rain Garden Projects - one at a public swimming beach in Cromwell, another in the city of Tamarack, and the third on Lake Minnewawa. This variety of locations will provide a good variety of examples that are readily viewed by the public as demonstration projects. Design and shaping has been completed at each site, with planting of native vegetation planned for the spring of 2011. Runoff will also be managed through the stabilization of a snowmobile access on Big Sandy Lake, stabilization of a drainageway into Lake Minnewawa, and the installation of ""test management practices"" on agricultural lands in the Sandy River watershed. Critical stretches of shoreline on watershed lakes that have been listed as ""impaired"" will also be stabilized with native vegetation. Willow wattles will be used to stabilize the water/land interface. Shrubs, flowers, and ferns will be placed in and above the willow wattles to create a buffer that will withstand wave action and filter runoff from the property. Landowner discussions have occurred over a span of years with the majority of these projects designed and begun in 2010.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Aitkin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/water-quality-improvement-projects-big-sandy-lake-watershed,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10029433,"Watonwan Watershed Implementation Grant - 2023 - 2026",2024,1136479,"The Laws of Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (a)","(a) $39,500,000 the first year and $39,500,000 the second year are for grants to implement state-approved watershed-based plans. The grants may be used to implement projects or programs that protect, enhance, and restore surface PreviouswaterNext quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking PreviouswaterNext sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan program and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph. This appropriation may be used for: (1) implementing state-approved plans, including within the following watershed planning areas (see Chapter 40 Article 2 Section 6(a) (2) for the list of watershed planning areas: seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface PreviouswaterNext management frameworks; and(3) other comprehensive watershed management plan planning areas that have a board-approved and local-government-adopted plan as authorized in Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.801. The board must establish eligibility criteria and determine whether a planning area is ready to proceed and has the nonstate match committed.","Estimated pollution reductions: Sediment (TSS): 369 tons/yr Phosphorus: 1,082 lb/yr Nitrogen: 20,057 lb/yr Pollution Prevention: 10 Soil: 0.25 tons/yr Volume Reduced: 0.3855 ac-ft/yr",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,1.299329502,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Watonwan River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan identifies priority concerns, short-term and long-term goals for surface waters, groundwater, habitat and recreation, local knowledge and land stewardship. Through the plan, specific details for structural and management practices are described in the implementation profile for each of the six planning regions, which include North Fork, Upper Watonwan, Saint James Creek, South Fork, Perch Creek and Lower Watonwan. PTMApp was used to prioritize and target possible projects for each planning region and was designed to select the most cost-effective structural and management projects for removing sediment, TP, and TN. The highest priority for implementation efforts are aimed at restoring impaired stream reaches and lakes as identified in the Watonwan River Watershed WRAPS report. Projects will be prioritized through a scoring and ranking worksheet developed by the Watonwan Steering Team and approved by the GBERBA Policy Board. Existing and contract staff will work with urban and agricultural landowners to encourage the installation of BMPs on the landscape focusing on our goals and actions as set forth in the plan. Additional efforts will be made to educate watershed residents on priority concerns including surface water, groundwater, habitat and recreation, public awareness and land stewardship. The second implementation grant estimates completion of 25 ag practices, 10 non-structural, 5 streambank/shoreland, 10 well decommissioning, 1 wetland restoration, 20 subsurface sewage treatment systems, 3 urban forestry projects and 5 urban best management practices. Other focuses are multipurpose drainage management studies with local drainage authorities, comprehensive site visits through MAWQCP, and multiple outreach efforts in the watershed.",2023-12-08,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th Street",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.gross@co.cottonwood.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-watershed-implementation-grant-2023-2026,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022934,"Watonwan Watershed Implementation Grant - 2021-2023",2021,700477,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(a)","(Watershed Based Implementation Funding)(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","Measurable outcomes for this grant will include 69 BMPs. When implemented these practices will reduce Sediment TSS 314.50 T/Yr, Soil Loss 392.02 T/Yr, Total Phosphorus 25.16 T/Yr or 50,321.84 Lbs./Yr & Total Nitrogen 1.06 T/Yr or 2,132.25 Lbs./Yr.",,,818,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",10818,10001,,0.01,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Watonwan River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan identifies priority concerns, short-term and long-term goals for surface waters, groundwater, habitat and recreation, local knowledge and land stewardship. Through the plan, specific details for structural and management practices are described in the implementation profile for each of the six planning regions, which include North Fork, Upper Watonwan, Saint James Creek, South Fork, Perch Creek and Lower Watonwan. PTMApp was used to prioritize and target possible projects for each planning region and was designed to select the most cost-effective structural and management projects for removing sediment, TP, and TN. The highest priority for implementation efforts are aimed at restoring impaired stream reaches and lakes as identified in the Watonwan River Watershed WRAPS report. Projects will be prioritized through a scoring and ranking worksheet developed by the Watonwan Steering Team and approved by the GBERBA Policy Board. Existing and contract staff will work with urban and agricultural landowners to encourage the installation of BMPs on the landscape focusing on our goals and actions as set forth in the plan. Additional efforts will be made to educate watershed residents on priority concerns including surface water, groundwater, habitat and recreation, public awareness and land stewardship. The initial implementation grant will be to fund 35 structural, 6 non-structural, 6 streambank/shoreland and 2 urban best management practices and 20 well decommissioning. Other focuses are multipurpose drainage management studies with local drainage authorities, culvert/bridge inventory, comprehensive site visits through MAWQCP and multiple outreach efforts in the watershed.",2021-03-10,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th Street ",Windom,MN,56101,,kay.gross@co.cottonwood.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-watershed-implementation-grant-2021-2023,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
27996,"Watonwan Watershed Technician Greater Blue Earth River Basin - 2014",2014,132000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Funds will be used to hire a watershed technician.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 2 lb. of phosphorus per year, 1 ton of sediment per year, 3 tons of soil loss per year, and 2 acre-feet of stormwater",,101055,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",132000,4400,"Members for Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance are: Clark Lingbeek, Cody Duroe, Daryl Tasler, Jeremy Nerem, Tom Muller",5.72,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government","The Watonwan Watershed Technician will provide highly focused targeting of conservation programs and practices. The technician will enhance current staff capabilities in the Watonwan watershed by collecting landowner contact information from previous studies and GIS methods, produce mass mailings about funding opportunities, and meet one-on-one with landowners to discuss their conservation concerns. The technician will implement 45 projects/practices over a three year period. The Watonwan watershed is largely agricultural based and contributes high amounts of sediment and nutrients to the Minnesota River. As the MPCA is set to begin its Total Maximum Daily Load assessment, this is the perfect time to work with landowners out in the watershed and to provide engagement and outreach to residents.",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Clark,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th St",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.clark@windomnet.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,"Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-watershed-technician-greater-blue-earth-river-basin-2014,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",NO
36704,"Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist - Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance",2017,99000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"The Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist has been trained to remotely target locations on the landscape best suited for conservation practices. Furthermore, GBERBA has funding to expand this targeting capacity within the next year. Having a trained empl","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 1755.6 lbs of nitrate, 38.08 lbs of phosphorus, 23.52 tons of sediment, and 101.19 tons per year of soil loss.","achieved proposed outcomes",24750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",99000,6,,,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government","The Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist has been funding with Clean Water funds since 2012. Since that time, the Watonwan Watershed Resource Specialist has been a crucial connector between landowners and natural resource professionals in the Watonwan Watershed. As the technical ability and responsibilities of the WWRS expands, the need and urgency to secure extended funding becomes a priority. This project will fund half of the Watonwan Watershed Research Specialist position through year 2020. ",,,,2020-04-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th St; Auditor/Treasurer",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.clark@windomnet.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,"Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-watershed-resource-specialist-greater-blue-earth-river-basin-alliance,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf ","Marcey Westrick",
34235,"Watonwan Watershed - Precision Targeting through Hydro-Conditioning",2016,52280,"Laws of MN 2015 1st Special Session Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2016: Laws of MN 2015 First Special Session Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 7","Targeted Watershed Analysis","Geographic Information System (GIS) terrain analysis in subwatersheds of the Watonwan River watershed has been completed.","Achieved proposed outcomes",32300,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",129200,760,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.03,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government","With the completion of LiDAR data in southern Minnesota, it is imperative to use this data as effectively as possible. In order to do so, the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) will contract with a vendor to complete a Geographic Information System (GIS) terrain analysis in subsheds of the Watonwan River watershed. This inventory will utilize the State of Minnesota LiDAR elevation datasets to create many GIS datasets by spatially analyzing the elevation data. Secondary datasets to be created include Critical Source Area, Specific Catchment Areas, Stream Power Index, Compound Topographic Index and Environmental Benefit Index. Multiple watershed maps to be developed will show priority ranking of best management practices and areas to target based on environmental sensitivity variables, such as slope, soil type, land use, distance to surface water, overland flow potential, stream gradient, bluffs and ravines, and erosion potential through this GIS analysis. This analysis will provide valuable data for future planning and prioritizing of projects when partnering with staff from Watonwan, Jackson, Martin, Cottonwood, Brown and Blue Earth counties, along with NRCS, SWCD, DNR, MPCA, and BWSR, and other partners. It will reveal opportunity areas to target to effectively and efficiently address the water quality impairments as listed on the MPCA 303(d) Impaired Waters List. The water quality impairments include excess turbidity, nutrients and bacteria, along with low dissolved oxygen. The precision conservation strategies involving LiDAR based DEM terrain analysis will prove its worth in future planning with conservation efforts tailored to the specific landscapes in the placement of practices within the critical source areas.",,,2016-01-22,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","339 9th St",Windom,MN,56101,507-831-1153,kay.clark@windomnet.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,"Watonwan River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-watershed-precision-targeting-through-hydro-conditioning,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf","Nicole Clapp",No
10022822,"Watonwan Watershed Drinking Water Protection",2021,54900,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b)&(j), ","(b) $16,000,000 the first year and $16,000,000 the second year are for grants to local government units to protect and restore surface water and drinking water; to keep water on the land; to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; and to protect groundwater and drinking water, including feedlot water quality and subsurface sewage treatment system projects and stream bank, stream channel, shoreline restoration, and ravine stabilization projects. The projects must use practices demonstrated to be effective, be of long-lasting public benefit, include a match, and be consistent with total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plans, watershed restoration and protection strategies (WRAPS), or local water management plans or their equivalents. A portion of this money may be used to seek administrative efficiencies through shared resources by multiple local governmental units. Up to 20 percent of this appropriation is available for land-treatment projects and practices that benefit drinking water. & (j) $850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for technical assistance and grants for the conservation drainage program in consultation with the Drainage Work Group, coordinated under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.101, subdivision 13, that includes projects to improve multipurpose water management under Minnesota Statutes, section 103E.015.","Grant Outcomes: -Practices - 22.5 acres restored native cover, Cover crops 100 acres (3 yrs), Sealing 10 wells. This will result in a savings of: N 1,870 lbs., Phos. 310 lbs., Soil 150 T and TSS 150 T all per year. Focused Educational Events ","Application: 22.5 acres of restored native cover (10 acres sod. 12.5 acres urban forest. 100 acres of cover crops. 10 well sealings. (1870 N; 310 Phos; 150 Soil; 150 TSS.)10 Education events. 10 promotional signs. 50 radio spots. Actual Results: 0 acres of sod. 21 acres of urban forest (297 trees). 150 acres per year of cover crops. 2 well sealings. (993 N; 2.13 Phos; 7.5 Soil; 1.33 TSS) 0 education events. 25 promotional signs. 60 radio spots. Quite short on pollution reductions. Exceeded cover crop acres and signage and radio spots. Short on sod, but over on forestry. Short on well sealings.","achieved some of the proposed measurable outcomes",21583,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",54900,10808,,0.050287356,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","Local/Regional Government",,,"Members of the Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance (GBERBA) in the Watonwan Watershed will work with citizens, and city staff in the Watonwan Basin to embark on a Drinking Water protection effort. The focus of the project will be the over 8,800 acres identified as High and Very Highly Vulnerable areas within six Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) contained completely or partially within the Watonwan basin. We will accomplish this by installing conservation practices, to protect and improve the resource, as well as inform the public about the value of drinking water quality. This project will use the recommended actions in each Drinking Water Wellhead Protection Plan as a guide. We will have the ability to affect the drinking water for 95% of the population in the Watonwan Basin. Potential contaminants in drinking water will be prevented/reduced by cost sharing recommended Best Management Practices (BMPs) outlined in the specific Drinking Water protection plans. The plans are for cities of Comfrey, Darfur, La Salle, Madelia, Mountain Lake, St. James, Truman, Windom, and the Red Rock Rural Water well field. All practices installed with this grant with the exception of well sealing will be in Highly Vulnerable Wellhead Protection areas only. Well sealing, 10+ wells sealed within the projects nine DWSMAs. Strong Information/ Education Effort o10 drinking water public education events o10 drinking water promotional signs o50 drinking water protection public service radio spots Urban and Rural Practices within Highly Vulnerable DWSMA's; 10 acres of nonnative lawn/sod areas improved to native cover 12.5 acres of urban forest tree planting, improving land cover with 250 large shade trees reducing/slowing storm water runoff. Other plan identified BMPs will include urban storm water projects, cover crops, nutrient management, and erosion control practices. Some practices will be cost shared with other available funds. ",2021-03-25,2024-02-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kay,Gross,"Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance","210 10th Street Windom, MN 56101",Windom,MN,56101,507-832-8287,kay.gross@co.cottonwood.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan",,"Watonwan River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/watonwan-watershed-drinking-water-protection,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10000105,"Wild Rice Shoreland Protection - Phase V",2018,750000,"ML 2017, Ch. 91, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 4(d)","$750,000 in the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements on wild rice lake shoreland habitat for native wild rice bed protection. Of this amount, up to $59,000 is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report by Board of Water and Soil Resources. ",,"30 Wetland acres, 37 Prairie acres, 713 Forest acres (for a total of 780 acres) Protected in Easement.  ",,,,710700,1300,,0.24,BWSR,"State Government","This Phase 5 continuation of the Wild Rice Shoreland Protection Program will utilize permanent conservation easements to protect 500 acres, translating to approximately 3 miles of wild rice shoreland habitat. Sites are selected through an integrative ranking process that considers development risk, surrounding land use, habitat value, and numerous other criteria. BWSR will utilize the RIM Easement process in partnership with 12 local SWCDs within the Northern Forest and Forest/Prairie Transition Sections during the appropriation term. ",,"A local technical team used the scoring and ranking sheet to decide which easements to fund. SWCD staff work with BWSR staff to complete the easement. Easements were completed in Aitkin, Becker, Cass and Crow Wing Counties. In total 3.05 miles of shoreline and 780 acres were protected. The Aitkin and Crow Wing easements are adjacent to each other and together protect approximately 90% (1 3/4 miles) of the Cartie Lake shoreline (Cartie Lake lies on the Aitkin/Crow Wing Counties border). The Becker County easement likewise protects approximately 90% (1.12 miles) of Little Cotton Lake. ",2017-07-01,2021-07-06,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dan,Steward,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources","1601 Minnesota Drive ",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 828-2598",dan.steward@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Cass, Crow Wing","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wild-rice-shoreland-protection-phase-v,,,,
10022917,"Wild Rice Marsh WBIF",2021,1371259,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(a)","(Watershed Based Implementation Funding)(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.","The 10-year sediment reduction goal is 9,322 tons/year. The 10-year total phosphorus reduction goal is 1,562 pounds/year. ",,,37717,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",149558,9707,"Members for Becker SWCD are: Curt Ballard, Eugene Pavelko, Michelle Andresen, Tony Beck, Travis Schauer",12.47,"Becker SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The purpose of this workplan is to implement practices within the Wild Rice - Marsh Watershed (WRMW) to make progress toward the sediment, total phosphorus, storage, soil health, forest, and groundwater goals established in the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (plan). Practices are proposed for the Headwaters, Middle Wild Rice, Lower Wild Rice, and Upper South Branch Planning Regions Planning Regions, and targeted to the ?highest? priority catchments that were prioritized by sediment loading (shown in orange in map attached). Within the plan, measurable goals (e.g. sediment, total phosphorus, storage, and soil health) are set at the planning region scale. For purposes of this workplan, these 10-year planning region measurable goals were summed for all planning regions addressed by this workplan to report progress toward one numeric goal.",2021-05-13,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Phil,Doll,"Becker SWCD","809 8th St SE ","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,,phil.doll@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wild-rice-marsh-wbif,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
20712,"Wild Rice Shoreland Protection",2014,1630000,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(d)","$1,630,000 in the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire in fee wild rice lake shoreland habitat for native wild rice bed protection and to acquire permanent conservation easements in cooperation with Ducks Unlimited. Of this amount, $100,000 is for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited for acquisition of land or interests in land to protect native wild rice beds. Up to $48,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund, as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be included as part of the required accomplishment plan. ",,"Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation. Increased availability and improved condition of riparian forests and other habitat corridors. Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species. Improved aquatic habitat indicators. ",,,,135510,,,4,"BWSR with Ducks Unlimited","State Government","Twenty six easements protecting 1,173.3 were recorded which exceeded the original proposal by 173 acres (15%). 11.6 miles of shoreline were protected which exceeded the 8 acre goal by 30%. Total expenditure was $1,355,000 which was 17% lower than originally budgeted. No fee-title land acquisition opportunities on wild rice lakes that fit within DNR and other government agency land plans were available during this time period thus DU did not expend any of the $100,000 budgeted for fee-title acquisition. Instead the program focused on RIM easements.  ","    ","The second phase of Wild Rice Shoreland Protection was intended to protect additional wild rice shoreland and continue the success of Phase I. BWSR, DU, DNR, SWCDs and other partners (see below) worked closely together to continue protection of vulnerable and ecologically valuable wild rice lake shorelands and grow the program which has led to subsequent phases III-V with Phase VI proposed for ML19 funding. Wild rice shoreland encompasses a complex of shallow lakes, rivers, and shallow bays of deeper lakes that support rice and provide some of the most important habitat for wetland-dependent wildlife species in Minnesota. Wild rice habitat is especially important to Minnesota’s migrating and breeding waterfowl and provides Minnesotans with unique recreation opportunities: hunting waterfowl and harvesting the rice itself for food.  Historically, wild rice occurred throughout Minnesota and extended into northern Iowa. Wild rice has since been extirpated from most of its southern range due to human impacts. Today, the heart of the states wild rice acreage falls within this project work area comprised of eight counties Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, St. Louis, and Wadena. These counties also account for 70% of harvesting trips for state licensed harvesters. This wild rice shoreland complex exists primarily in the state's Forest Section and remains intact with good water quality, but it is subject to intense development pressure that, if allowed, will degrade the resource. Recent well-documented population and development trends pose a serious threat to wild rice habitat in the Northern Forest Section. This population and development boom has reduced the availability of developable shoreline on recreational lakes, resulting in shallow lakes, rivers, and shallow bays containing wild rice being increasingly targeted for shoreline development. Shallow lakes and rivers in the forest are very susceptible to the impacts of shoreline development. The scoring and ranking process placed a strong emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable shorelines that were offered. Tracts were selected based on the degree they help permanently protect all the land around a given wild rice water body. Through the work of six SWCD offices, BWSR acquired 26  RIM shoreland easements from wild rice lake and river shoreline landowners. The BWSR/SWCD easements were acquired using the standard RIM process. Future monitoring and enforcement will be conducted via the standard RIM monitoring process. Although no fee-title acquisitions were completed during this phase the work of the partners paid off in subsequent phases as groundwork from this phase resulted in fee-title acquisition in Phase 3.   ",2013-07-01,2017-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dan,Steward,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources","1601 Minnesota Drive ",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 828-2598",dan.steward@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","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/wild-rice-shoreland-protection,,,,
35046,"Wild Rice Shoreland Protection Program - Phase IV",2016,1511100,"ML 2015, First Sp. Session, Ch. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$131,000 in the first year is to the commissioner of natural resources for the acquisition of land in fee and $1,469,000 is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements on wild rice lake shoreland habitat for native wild rice bed protection. Of this amount, up to $90,000 to the Board of Water and Soil Resources is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. A list of proposed fee land acquisitions must be included as part of the required accomplishment plan by the Department of Natural Resources and a list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report by the Board of Water and Soil Resources. ",,"Protected 5 acres (in fee with state PILT liability) and 1,127 acres protected in easement for a total of 1,132 acres ",,,,1511900,,,0.30,BWSR,"State Government","12 easements have been recorded on 1,127.0 acres. The Bird’s Eye Lake AMA acquisition has been completed. A portion of the land cost had come from this appropriation, the 2016 Aquatic Habitat OHF appropriation, and by gifts matched with RIM Critical Habitat. This tract consists of 52 acres, of which 5 acres are being reported on under this appropriation, as to not double count acreage. ",,"A local technical team used the scoring and ranking sheet to decide which easements to fund. SWCD staff work with BWSR staff to complete the easement. DNR staff used the normal DNR acquisition process for the Bird's Eye Lake AMA acquisition. ",2015-07-01,2020-11-05,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dan,Steward,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources","1601 Minnesota Drive ",Brainerd,MN,56401,"(218) 828-2598",dan.steward@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Aitkin, Becker, Itasca, Todd","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wild-rice-shoreland-protection-program-phase-iv,,,,