"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"
10002097,"CD 10 BMP Inventory - Implementation",2018,213600,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7 (j) (BWSR Multipurpose Drainage Management 2018)","$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.","The Lake Ann and Emma Excess Nutrient TMDL Report (Wenck Associates, Inc. 2011) determined the total phosphorus (TP) load into Lake Ann as 8,326 lbs/year. CD 10 has been identified as the largest contributing source of total phosphorus (TP) to Lake Ann (5,676 lbs/year). This constitutes over 68% of the total TP load entering Lake Ann. The total TP load into Lake Emma is 5,676 lbs/year. Lake Emma will require a 2,224 total TP load reduction, with a 1761 lbs/year load reduction from Lake Ann specifically given it is located directly upstream. Projects that reduce the amount of sediment (and associated TP) entering CD 10 will address the load reductions called for in the Lake Ann and Emma TMDL Implementation Plan (Wenck Associates, 2012). Based on current landowner interest and project adoption from the JD 15 BMP Inventory Implementation MDM Grant (C16-1476), our goal is the implementation of six (6) grade stabilization structures, eight (8) WASCOBS, and one (1) grassed waterway. If this goal is met, approximately 94.3 tons of sediment and 148.61 pounds of phosphorus will be removed from the total load entering CD 10 in a year. This reduction would account for 2% of the total TP load reduction called for in Ann Lake and 4% of the total TP load reduction for Emma Lake as called for in the Lake Ann and Emma Excess Nutrient TMDL Report (Wenck Associates, Inc. 2011).","Completed the sediment basin as proposed, resulting in an annual reduction of 514 tons of sediment (TSS) and 271 lbs of phosphorus.","achieved proposed outcomes",53400,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",213600,2,,,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"In 2016, the entirety of County Ditch 10 (CD) was inventoried and a final report detailing the results was completed (link provided in the abstract). This project focuses on the implementation of side inlet control structures (SICS) or other best management practices (BMPs) located upstream from the erosion sites identified in the CD 10 Inventory. It is anticipated that six (6) Grade Stabilization Structures (Code 410), one (1) Grassed Waterway (Code 412), and eight (8) WASCOBS (Code 638) will be implemented. ",2018-01-01,2020-12-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andrew,Grean,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,andrew.grean@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cd-10-bmp-inventory-implementation,"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
10022739,"CD 10 BMP Inventory - Implementation #2",2021,163000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(j)","(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.","Each ASIC is estimated to reduce 1.26 tons sediment/year and 2.15 lbs TP/year to Lake Ann. Implementation of 34 ASIC's would reduce sediment loads by 42.82 tons/year and TP loads by 73.1 lbs/year to Lake Ann.","As a result of this grant, the project has achieved the following outcomes: 93.7 tons/year soil saved, 77.47 tons/year TSS removed from the system, and 130.52 lbs/year phos reduced. This exceeded the proposed outcomes so the applicant has exceeded their proposed objectives.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",49228,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",163000,2000,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.046455939,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"CD 10 is a 16 mile long ditch system located in Wright County and lies within the North Fork Crow River Watershed. CD 10 is one of Wright County's largest public drainage systems with an approximate 16,707 acre watershed. There has been a lack of maintenance on CD 10 since its establishment in 1906. A system wide repair is planned for 2021 (draft repair report is complete and awaiting adoption as of the date of this grant application). The CD 10 drainage system constitutes the headwaters for several impaired waterbodies (Ann, Emma, and Little Waverly Lakes, 12 Mile Creek, and the North Fork Crow River). The goal of this project is to implement 34 alternative side inlet control structures (ASIC's - CPS Code 410) in conjunction with the system wide repair that will reduce downstream sediment and phosphorus loads. Sediment and phosphorus reductions are estimated to be 42.82 tons/year and 73.1 lbs/year respectively. Other eligible practices will be considered depending on site specific information obtained during project development.",2021-02-17,2024-03-06,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cd-10-bmp-inventory-implementation-2,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
34206,"JD 15 BMP Inventory - Implementation (MDM Grant)",2016,139700,"Laws of MN 2015 1st Special Session Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7","Multipurpose Drainage Management 2016: Laws of MN 2015 First Special Session Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 7","This project is estimated to reduce sediment by 99 tons per yer and phosphorus by 113 pounds per year. Phosphorus = 113 lbs P/yr ","This grant is a follow up to an assessment of JD15 where 36 erosion sites along the ditch were identified, ranked (Minor, Moderate, Severe), and prioritized for repair. This MDM grant paid for installation of 16 water and sediment control basins, six (6) grade stabilization structures, and one (1) waterway.","achieved proposed outcomes",39925,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",139700,2,,2.31,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Wright SWCD applied for, and received, a Soil Erosion and Drainage Law Compliance grant in 2015. This grant was used to inventory Joint Ditch 15 (JD 15) for areas that could benefit from the installation of Side Inlet Control Structures (SICS) and vegetated buffer strips (buffers). JD 15 is known to have areas of significant erosion that effect both benefited landowners as well as a number of impaired waters downstream. The impaired downstream waters include Sucker Creek, Cokato Lake, and the North Fork Crow River. The JD 15 Inventory was completed during the summer of 2015. The goal of this project is to implement best management practices (BMP's) that will address the issues identified in the JD 15 Inventory. Given the JD 15 Inventory prioritized resource concerns along JD 15, the current project will focus on addressing the most significant areas of erosion and coordinating with the Wright County Drainage Authority to address lower priority areas. With the recent buffer legislation a lower priority will be given to buffer establishment along JD 15, however, the results of the JD 15 inventory will still be presented to landowners to promote the voluntary adoption of buffers. The implementation of BMP's along JD 15 and within its watershed will reduce the amount of sediment and nutrients transported downstream as well as reduce the rate at which water enters JD 15. ",,,2016-02-24,2020-10-07,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andrew,Grean,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,andrew.grean@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/jd-15-bmp-inventory-implementation-mdm-grant,"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",
33568,"2015- Pomme de Terre WRAPS Implementation Plan",2015,387146,"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.","This project resulted in an annual estimated reduction of 608 lbs of phosphorus and 441 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",65750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",260194,550,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",3.05,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","The Pomme de Terre River Association has targeted and identified specific areas and activities required for marked water quality improvement. This project will implement of 16 Water and Sediment Control Basins (WASCOBs), 28 Rain Gardens, 2 Shoreline/ Stream bank stabilization, 10 Waste Pit Closures, 1 Terrace Project, and the enrollment of 1900 acres into conservation practices. These practices in total will directly result in site-specific and watershed-dependent reductions of 17,801 tons of sediment and 17,784 pounds of phosphorous from entering surface waters yearly in the watershed. In addition, a failing dam has been prioritized and targeted within the Drywood Creek sub-watershed and the removal will result in 42.57 tons sediment and 42.57 pounds phosphorus reductions.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jared,House,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD",Morris,MN,56267,651-235-7169,jared.house@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2015-pomme-de-terre-wraps-implementation-plan,"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
36623,"2016 Soil and Water Conservation District Capacity Funding ",2016,11000000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(o) ",,"Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"Clean Water Fund",11000000,,,,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","Local/Regional Government","Provides grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts that focuses on increasing capacity to address four resource concern areasSoil Erosion, Riparian Zone Management, Water Storage and Treatment, and Excess Nutrients. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2016-soil-and-water-conservation-district-capacity-funding,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Nicole Clapp ",
36675,"2016 Buffer Law Implementation ",2016,2500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(e) ",,"Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"Clean Water Fund",2500000,,,3,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","Local/Regional Government","Governor Mark Dayton's landmark buffer initiative was signed into law in 2015. The law 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 new law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. For grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2016-buffer-law-implementation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Nicole Clapp ",
36690,"2016 Habitat Evaluation ",2016,84000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(i) ",,"10 restoration evaluations ",,,,"Clean Water Fund",84000,,,0.5,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government","This program annually evaluates a sample of up to ten Clean Water Fund restoration projects, provides a report on the evaluations in accordance with state law and delivers communications on project outcomes and lessons learned in restoration practice.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,"Wade ",Johnson,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ",,,,,"(651) 259-5075 ",Wade.A.Johnson@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2016-habitat-evaluation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Nicole Clapp",No
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
34200,"2016 AIG - Upper MN WD - PTMApp",2016,123000,"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 ","This project will result in the development of the PTMapp in impaired watersheds in Big Stone County. ","Funds were used to successfully develop PTMApp (more at https://ptmapp.bwsr.state.mn.us/). PTMApp is a state-wide desktop and web application to be used by practitioners to provide the technical bridge between the general description of the types of strategies in a local water plan and the identification of implementable on-the-ground Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Conservation Practices (CPs). ","achieved proposed outcomes",30750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS ",123000,,,0.03,"Upper Minnesota River WD","Local/Regional Government","The Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy (WRAPS) is currently being developed for the Minnesota River-Headwaters. Part of the WRAPS and subsequent implementation addresses targeting locations for specific projects (e.g., conservation practices) which are expected to results in measurable water quality benefits for impaired lakes and rivers. Protection strategies are also developed to maintain water quality. This project will complement local implementation efforts and the WRAPS development by conducting a desktop analysis using Prioritize, Target and Measure Application (PTMApp) to target specific projects that will have measurable and cost-effective water quality benefits. The PTMApp uses new methods in high resolution geospatial data to develop detailed information about localized hydrology, pollutant loading, and best management practice (BMP)/conservation practice (CP) placement. This desktop analysis will be used to guide targeted implementation in local water quality planning and day-to-day business. As part of this project, the results of the desktop analysis will also be field verified. A PTMApp has been developed for the lower half of the Minnesota River - Headwaters (MRH) and this project would provide complete coverage of the entire Minnesota portion of the MRH. Clean Water Funds will be used primarily to complete the desktop analysis and develop a cost-effective targeted implementation plan. ",,,2016-01-22,2019-12-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dianne,Radermacher,"Upper Minnesota River WD",,,,,320-839-3411,dianne.radermacher@midconetwork.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,"Minnesota River - Headwaters",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2016-aig-upper-mn-wd-ptmapp,"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",
10024704,"2017 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Carver SWCD)",2017,112770,"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.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 60 pounds pf Phosphorus, 55 tons of Sediment, and 5 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",112770,,"Members for Carver SWCD are: Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.4,"Carver 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,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-swcd-local-capacity-services-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024715,"2017 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Stevens SWCD)",2017,100000,"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.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 692 pounds of Phosphorus, 597 tons of Sediment, and 828 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",100000,,"Members for Stevens SWCD are: Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",,"Stevens 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. ",,,2017-01-06,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-swcd-local-capacity-services-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024719,"2017 - One Watershed One Plan (Pomme de Terre River Association JPB)",2017,246441,"One Watershed One Plan 2017 - Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(j)","One Watershed One Plan 2017 - [One Watershed One Plan 2017] (j) $2,100,000 the first year and $2,100,000 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.","The intended outcome from these funds is the completion of a 10-year comprehensive watershed management plan.","All proposed work plan activities completed, resulting in the completion and adoption of a comprehensive watershed management plan","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",246441,58015,,0.42,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-06-23,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Micayla,Lakey,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD 12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2",Morris,MN,56267,"320-589-4886 x109",micayla.lakey@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-one-watershed-one-plan-pomme-de-terre-river-association-jpb,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
36626,"2017 - CCMI Directed CWF - Conservation Corps - CCMI (SAGENCY)",2016,500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(r) using funds appropriated in Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 7(b) ",,"Direct appropriation to the Conservation Corps of MN & IA. Final outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",500000,,"Members for Conservation Corps MN & IA are:",,"Conservation Corps MN & IA","Local/Regional Government","A legislative directive provides Clean Water Funds to be contracted for services with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota. Through these grants, the Corps funds crew labor to eligible local governments through an application process hosted by the Conservation Corps.",,,2015-10-05,2017-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Tim,Johnson-Grass,"Conservation Corps MN & IA","2715 Upper Afton Rd Ste 100","Saint Paul",MN,55119,651-209-9900,tim.johnson-grass@conservationcorps.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-ccmi-directed-cwf-conservation-corps-ccmi-sagency,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Nicole Clapp",No
36631,"2017 - Pomme de Terre WRAPS Implementation Plan",2017,431587,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b) ","$10,187,000 the first year and $10,188,000 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 will result in a reduction of 15,000 tons of sediment/yr and 15,011 pounds of phosphorus/yr.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 212.5 pounds of Phosphorus, 212.5 tons of Sediment.","achieved some of the proposed outcomes",107909,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",431587,46498,"Members for Pomme de Terre River Association JPB are:",,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","The goal of the Pomme de Terre River Association (JPB) is to improve the local water resources within the watershed through targeted voluntary efforts and the building of strong relationships with local landowners, producers, and citizens. The Pomme de Terre River is currently not meeting state water quality for sediment. The purpose of this project is to strategically work towards a 53% sediment reduction goal at the mouth of the Pomme de Terre River based on a Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy document. The result of this project will result in edge of field reductions of 15,000 tons of sediment and 15,011 pounds of phosphorous from entering surface waters yearly in the watershed. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jared,House,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD",Morris,MN,56267,651-235-7169,jared.house@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-pomme-de-terre-wraps-implementation-plan,"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
36694,"2017 Habitat Evaluation ",2017,84000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(i) ",,"10 restoration evaluations ",,,,"Clean Water Fund",84000,,,0.5,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government","This program annually evaluates a sample of up to ten Clean Water Fund restoration projects, provides a report on the evaluations in accordance with state law and delivers communications on project outcomes and lessons learned in restoration practice.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,"Wade ",Johnson,"Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ",,,,,"(651) 259-5075 ",Wade.A.Johnson@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-habitat-evaluation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Nicole Clapp",No
36709,"2017 Soil and Water Conservation District Capacity Funding ",2017,11000000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(o) ",,"Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"Clean Water Fund",11000000,,,,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","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. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-soil-and-water-conservation-district-capacity-funding,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Nicole Clapp",No
36710,"2017 Buffer Law Implementation ",2017,2500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(e) ",,"Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",2500000,,,3,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","Local/Regional Government","Governor Mark Dayton's landmark buffer initiative was signed into law in 2015. The law 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 new law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. For grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law. ",,,2016-12-12,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2017-buffer-law-implementation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Nicole Clapp",No
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
10002114,"2018 Soil and Water Conservation District Capacity Funding ",2018,11000000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(n) (BWSR SWCD Local Capacity 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.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"Clean Water Fund",11000000,,,,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","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. ",,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-soil-and-water-conservation-district-capacity-funding,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Wayne Zellmer ",no
10002115,"2018 Buffer Law",2018,3875000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e) (BWSR 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.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"Clean Water Fund",11000000,,,,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","Local/Regional Government",,,"This grant program provides 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.",,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-law,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",no
10002116,"2018 Buffer Cost Share",2018,5000000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(o) (BWSR Buffer Cost Share 2018)","$5,000,000 the first year is for soil and water conservation districts for cost-sharing contracts with landowners or authorized agents to implement riparian buffers or alternative practices on public waters or public ditches consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.48. Of this amount, up to $2,500,000 may be targeted outside the 54-county Conservation Reserve Enhancement Area.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"Clean Water Fund",11000000,,,,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","Local/Regional Government",,,"Buffer Cost Share grants provide funding to SWCDs for cost-sharing contracts with landowners to implement riparian buffers or alternative practices on public waters and public ditches consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103F.48.",,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-cost-share,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002117,"2018 CREP Outreach and Implementation",2018,1500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(k) (BWSR CREP Outreach 2018)","$1,500,000 the first year and $1,500,000 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 $2,880,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"Clean Water Fund",11000000,,,,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts ","Local/Regional Government",,,"This grant program provides funding for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Outreach and Implementation.",,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-crep-outreach-and-implementation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002118,"2018 Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa - Legislative Directed Funding",2019,500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(p) (BWSR CCMI)","(p) The board shall contract for delivery of services with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities under this section for up to $500,000 the first year and up to $500,000 the second year. ","640 tons of sediment /yr","Work was completed in accordance with the approved work plan. This included 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.","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",42600,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Conservation Corps MN & IA","Local/Regional Government","The Board of Water and Soil Resources is required to contract with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (formerly Minnesota Conservation Corps), or CCMI, for installation of conservation practices benefitting water quality for at least $500,000 in each year of the 2010-11 biennium. The Board approved reserving the following funds in each year of the biennium to comply with this appropriation:$200,000 from the Runoff Reduction Grants, $200,000 from the Clean Water Assistance Grants, $100,000 from the Shoreland Improvement Grants. As part of the process, BWSR staff has worked with the CCMI to ensure the following procedures are followed: Eligible local governments have an initial 30-day application period. CCMI has 30 days to review proposals and make a list of projects, consistent with the Clean Water Fund appropriation (Laws of Minnesota, Chapter 172, Section 6). CCMI sends the list of projects to the appropriate BWSR Clean Water Specialist for their review and approval before commitments are made to applicants. This will be accomplished within the 30-day CCMI review period. After initial allocations, any remaining funds are available on a first-come, firstserved basis by any eligible local government.CCMI will report financial information on the use of state funds, and the local government will report outcome and match information in eLINK. ",,,2018-01-03,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Johnson-Grass,"Conservation Corps MN & IA","2715 Upper Afton Rd Ste 100","Saint Paul",MN,55119,651-209-9900,tim.johnson-grass@conservationcorps.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-conservation-corps-minnesota-iowa-legislative-directed-funding,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Wayne Zellmer ",2
10002118,"2018 Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa - Legislative Directed Funding",2018,500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(p) (BWSR CCMI)","(p) The board shall contract for delivery of services with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities under this section for up to $500,000 the first year and up to $500,000 the second year. ","Evaluation and Outcome PlanEvaluation 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. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS ",500000,,"Members for Conservation Corps MN & IA are:",,"Conservation Corps MN & IA","Local/Regional Government","The Board of Water and Soil Resources is required to contract with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (formerly Minnesota Conservation Corps), or CCMI, for installation of conservation practices benefitting water quality for at least $500,000 in each year of the 2010-11 biennium. The Board approved reserving the following funds in each year of the biennium to comply with this appropriation:$200,000 from the Runoff Reduction Grants, $200,000 from the Clean Water Assistance Grants, $100,000 from the Shoreland Improvement Grants. As part of the process, BWSR staff has worked with the CCMI to ensure the following procedures are followed: Eligible local governments have an initial 30-day application period. CCMI has 30 days to review proposals and make a list of projects, consistent with the Clean Water Fund appropriation (Laws of Minnesota, Chapter 172, Section 6). CCMI sends the list of projects to the appropriate BWSR Clean Water Specialist for their review and approval before commitments are made to applicants. This will be accomplished within the 30-day CCMI review period. After initial allocations, any remaining funds are available on a first-come, firstserved basis by any eligible local government.CCMI will report financial information on the use of state funds, and the local government will report outcome and match information in eLINK. ",,,2018-01-03,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Johnson-Grass,"Conservation Corps MN & IA","2715 Upper Afton Rd Ste 100","Saint Paul",MN,55119,651-209-9900,tim.johnson-grass@conservationcorps.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,Statewide,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-conservation-corps-minnesota-iowa-legislative-directed-funding,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Wayne Zellmer ",2
10024912,"2018 - One Watershed One Plan (Sauk River WD)",2018,204358,"One Watershed One Plan 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(i)","One Watershed One Plan 2018 - (i) $1,995,000 the first year and $1,995,000 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.","The proposed outcome from these funds is the completion of a 10-year comprehensive watershed management plan.","All proposed work plan activities completed, resulting in the completion and adoption of a comprehensive watershed management plan.","Achieved proposed outcomes",54761,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",204358,1222,"Members for Sauk River WD are: Bill Becker, Curt Botner, David Zerr, Donavon McKigney, Kevin Lahr, Lee Bautch, Paul Hartmann, Scott Klatt, Scott Wittkop",0.05,"Sauk River WD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-30,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Sarah Jo",Boser,"Sauk River WD","642 Lincoln Rd. ","Sauk Centre",MN,56378,320-352-2231,sarah@srwdmn.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Stearns, Pope, Todd, Douglas, Meeker",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-one-watershed-one-plan-sauk-river-wd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024935,"2018 - One Watershed One Plan (Bois de Sioux WD)",2018,271879,"One Watershed One Plan 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(i)","One Watershed One Plan 2018 - [One Watershed One Plan 2018] (i) $1,995,000 the first year and $1,995,000 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.","The proposed outcome from these funds is the completion of a 10-year comprehensive watershed management plan.","All proposed work plan activities completed, resulting in the completion and adoption of a comprehensive watershed management plan.","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",234482,34014,"Members for Bois de Sioux WD are: Allen Wold, Benjamin Brutlag, Doug Dahlen, Jason Beyer, Jerome Deal, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Scott Gillespie, Steve Schmidt",0.13,"Bois de Sioux WD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-01-04,2021-03-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jamie,Beyer,"Bois de Sioux WD","704 S Highway 75 ",Wheaton,MN,56296,320-563-4185,bdswd@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Traverse, Wilkin, Otter Tail, Grant, Stevens, Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-one-watershed-one-plan-bois-de-sioux-wd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024721,"2018 - Buffer Cost Share (Big Stone SWCD)",2018,53529,"Buffer Cost Share 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(o) (BWSR Buffer Cost Share 2018)","Buffer Cost Share 2018 - $5,000,000 the first year is for soil and water conservation districts for cost-sharing contracts with landowners or authorized agents to implement riparian buffers or alternative practices on public waters or public ditches consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.48. Of this amount, up to $2,500,000 may be targeted outside the 54-county Conservation Reserve Enhancement Area.","Buffer Cost Share grants provided funding to SWCDs for cost-sharing contracts with landowners to implement riparian buffers or alternative practices on public waters and public ditches consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103F.48. Grantee completed work under an approved work plan.","This project has resulted in cover crops being applied to 270+ acres over 6 landowner parcels. An extension was requested in 2018 due to excess moisture and areas to apply cover that are currently under water.","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",5936,,"Members for Big Stone SWCD are: Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-07-10,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 ",Ortonville,MN,56278,"320-839-6149 x3",tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-cost-share-big-stone-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024722,"2018 - Buffer Cost Share (Douglas SWCD)",2018,25300,"Buffer Cost Share 2018 - Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(o) (BWSR Buffer Cost Share 2018)","Buffer Cost Share 2018 - $5,000,000 the first year is for soil and water conservation districts for cost-sharing contracts with landowners or authorized agents to implement riparian buffers or alternative practices on public waters or public ditches consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.48. Of this amount, up to $2,500,000 may be targeted outside the 54-county Conservation Reserve Enhancement Area.","Buffer Cost Share grants provided funding to SWCDs for cost-sharing contracts with landowners to implement riparian buffers or alternative practices on public waters and public ditches consistent with Minnesota Statutes 103F.48. Grantee completed work under an approved work plan.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 32.4 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",40009,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",25300,,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-07-10,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 ",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-cost-share-douglas-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024728,"2018 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 2 - West Central 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. ","A portion of the federal funds/contract were used as match for project implementation for Woitalla waste storage facility project. West Central Technical Service Area (WCTSA) provided technical assistance for 326 projects during 2018. WCTSA provided technical assistance for 389 projects in 2019. These funds covered staff time for an engineering technician (Herkenhoff) that was not paid by member districts.","Achieved proposed outcomes",24000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",240000,,,2.1,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-07-27,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S, #128 ","Waite Park",MN,56387,"320-251-7800 x3",dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-2-west-central-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024772,"2018 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Stevens SWCD)",2018,114400,"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.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 3 pounds of Phosphorus, 3 tons of Sediment, and 3 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",114400,14000,"Members for Stevens SWCD are: Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",,"Stevens 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,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-swcd-local-capacity-services-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024776,"2018 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Wright SWCD)",2018,111600,"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.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 228 pounds of Phosphorus, 126 tons of Sediment, and 175 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",111600,,"Members for Wright SWCD are: Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.65,"Wright 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,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C ",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-swcd-local-capacity-services-wright-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024779,"2018 - Buffer Law (Carver SWCD)",2018,20000,"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 0.06 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 Carver SWCD are: Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.06,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-08-31,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-law-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024793,"2018 - Buffer Law (Stevens SWCD)",2018,30000,"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 0.37 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",30000,,"Members for Stevens SWCD are: Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.37,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-08-31,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-buffer-law-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024809,"2018 - Watershed Conservation Planner Initiative (Douglas SWCD)",2018,157721,"Watershed Conservation Planner Initiative 2018","Watershed Conservation Planner Initiative 2018","The Watershed Conservation Planning Initiative (WCPI) was a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and the USDA?s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase landowner readiness to implement conservation practices in seven major watersheds across Minnesota. ","This five-year, state-federal partnership concluded in December 2021. The WCPI initiative concluded under budget and exceeded its goal for completed conservation plans by more than 100 plans. WCPI encouraged producers to take a whole-farm approach to conservation with an emphasis on landowners? top resource concerns. Local government staff also benefited from the program?s focus on certifying soil and water conservation district staff in conservation planning.","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",272033,13999,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",2.24,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-07-05,2020-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 ",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-watershed-conservation-planner-initiative-douglas-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10025609,"2018 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area)",2018,240000,"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 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 2 TSA. Grant funds were used to contract with Red Canoe Media to create and provide printed and web related media and outreach materials for each of the member districts.","Achieved proposed outcomes",28750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",240000,8000,"Bryan Malone,Deana Westberg,Jeff Haverland,Jennifer Wentz,Justin Muller,Matthew Fischer,Peter Mead",2,"Area 2 - Red River Valley Conservation Service","Local/Regional Government",,,,2017-07-27,2020-06-30,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Bryan,Malone,"Area 2 - Red River Valley Conservation Service","809 8th Street SE ","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,218-846-7360,bryan.malone@co.becker.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-1-red-river-valley-conservation-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10002119,"2018-2019 Soil Erosion and Tillage Transect",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(m) (BWSR Soil Erosion and Tillage Transect)","(m) $425,000 the first year and $425,000 the second year are for a program to systematically collect data and produce county, watershed, and statewide estimates of soil erosion caused by water and wind along with tracking adoption of conservation measures, including cover crops, to address erosion.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-soil-erosion-and-tillage-transect,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002120,"2018-2019 Watershed Based Funding",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(m) (BWSR Soil Erosion and Tillage Transect)","(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.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-watershed-based-funding,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002121,"2018-2019 Accelerated Implementation",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(c) (BWSR Accelerated Implementation, including TSA, Technical Training, Grants)","(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.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-accelerated-implementation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002122,"2018-2019 RIM Buffers",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(f) (BWSR RIM Buffers)","(f) $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.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-rim-buffers,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002123,"2018-2019 RIM Wellhead Protection",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(g) (BWSR RIM Wellhead Protection)","(g) $1,750,000 the first year and $1,750,000 the second year are for permanent conservation easements on wellhead protection areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 2, paragraph (d), or for grants to local units of government for fee title acquisition to permanently protect groundwater supply sources on wellhead protection areas or for otherwise ensuring long-term protection of groundwater supply sources as described under alternative management tools in the Department of Agriculture's Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan, including low nitrogen cropping systems or implementing nitrogen fertilizer best management practices. Priority must be placed on land that is located where the vulnerability of the drinking water supply is designated as high or very high by the commissioner of health, where drinking water protection plans have identified specific activities that will achieve long-term protection, and on lands with expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts. Up to $105,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-rim-wellhead-protection,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002124,"2018-2019 Habitat Evaluations",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(i) (BWSR Habitat Evaluations)","(h) $84,000 the first year and $84,000 the second year are for a technical evaluation panel to conduct ten restoration evaluations under Minnesota Statutes, section 114D.50, subdivision 6.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-habitat-evaluations,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002125,"2018-2019 One Watershed One Plan",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(i) (BWSR One Watershed One Plan)","(i) $1,995,000 the first year and $1,995,000 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.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-one-watershed-one-plan,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10002126,"2018-2019 RIM Critical Shoreland",2018,,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(l) (BWSR RIM Critical Shoreland)","(l) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are to purchase permanent conservation easements to protect lands adjacent to public waters with good water quality but threatened with degradation. Up to $60,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","Local/Regional Government",,,,,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2018-2019-rim-critical-shoreland,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html","Wayne Zellmer",2
10007029,"2019 Soil and Water Conservation District Capacity Funding",2019,11000000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 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. ","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD ","Outcomes reported under individual project entries. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS ",,,"Board members for each SWCD can be found at http://bwsr.state.mn.us/partners/swcd/swcd.html. ",72,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts","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. ",,"SWCD Local Capacity Services 2019 ",2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,,,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts","520 Lafayette Road North","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-296-3767,marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-soil-and-water-conservation-district-capacity-funding,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Nicole Clapp ",2
10024918,"2019 - Watershed Based Funding Metro (Carver County WMO)",2019,517979,"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 25 pounds per year and sediment by 3.5 tons per year to Lake Waconia. In addition, this project will reduce phosphorus by 25 pounds per year to Grace, Jonathan, and Hazeltine Lakes. A third component of this project will reduce sediment to West Chaska Creek by an estimated 2 tons per year. This project will also reduce phosphorus by 23 pounds of phosphorus per year to Lake Bavaria.","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 52 pounds of Phosphorus, 11 tons of Sediment, and 1 acre-feet of Volume Reduced.","Achieved proposed outcomes",144197,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",517979,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government","This project will improve water quality in Bavaria, Grace, Jonathan, Waconia and Hazeltine Lakes and West Chaska Creek in Carver County. Sediment and phosphorus loading to these waterbodies will be accomplished by: 1) retrofitting stormwater pipes with water quality treatment devices, 2) modifying stormwater ponds and installing iron-enhanced sand filters, and 3) stream restoration efforts to re-meander approximately 1,100 linear feet of a ditched segment of West Chaska Creek. This project is funded through the Carver County allocation of the Watershed-Based Funding Pilot Program for the Seven County Metropolitan Area.",,,2018-09-11,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,952-361-1820,tsundby@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-watershed-based-funding-metro-carver-county-wmo,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024928,"2019 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation 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. ","The funds were used to provided administration and coordination of grant funds and activities, and fulfilled reporting requirements, Provided engineering assistance to West Polk, East Polk, Marshall, Kittson, Pennington and Red Lake SWCDs, Provided GIS support and analysis to 16 member Districts, Contracted with Red Canoe Media to provide printed and digital media development for 16 member SWCDs, Continued Enterprise License agreement with Enviromental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Provided funding for services not covered by NPEA grant or fees for service.","Achieved proposed outcomes",28750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",240000,9910,,0.07,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-09-25,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Bryan,Malone,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","809 8th Street SE ","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,218-846-7360,bryan.malone@co.becker.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-1-red-river-valley-conservation-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
10025624,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Stevens SWCD)",2019,114400,"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 .83 lbs of Nitrogen, 358.71 lbs of Phosphorus, 386.86 tons of Sediment, 540.75 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",114400,16000,"Adam Erickson,Chris Staebler,Dave Lonergan,Debbie Anderson,Dennis Feuchtenberger,Greg Fynboh,John Lembcke,Judy Johnston,Matt Solemsaas,Pete Waller,Steve Linow",0.436302682,"Stevens 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. ",2018-08-22,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024815,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Big Stone SWCD)",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 has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 59 pounds of Phosphorus, 53 tons of Sediment, and 58 tons of Soil Loss.","Achieved proposed outcomes",20000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",120000,71000,"Members for Big Stone SWCD are: Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.33,"Big Stone 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",Completed,,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 ",Ortonville,MN,56278,"320-839-6149 x3",tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-big-stone-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024823,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Douglas SWCD)",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 local capacity to address soil erosion and water storage and treatment. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",18007,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",118000,,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",1.06,"Douglas 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",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 ",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-douglas-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024853,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Swift SWCD)",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 has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 44 pounds of Phosphorus, 36 tons of Sediment, and 21 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",105000,81472,"Members for Swift SWCD are: Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.65,"Swift 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. ",,,2018-08-22,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","1430 Utah Avenue ",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy.albertsen@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-swift-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024857,"2019 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Wright SWCD)",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 has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 348 pounds of Phosphorus, 241 tons of Sediment, and 713 tons of Soil Loss. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",114400,,"Members for Wright SWCD are: Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.66,"Wright 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. ",,,2018-08-22,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C ",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-swcd-local-capacity-services-wright-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024865,"2019 - Buffer Law (Carver 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 0.14 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 Carver SWCD are: Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.14,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024873,"2019 - Buffer Law (Douglas 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. 20 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",40000,40000,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.2,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-21,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 ",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-douglas-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024900,"2019 - Buffer Law (Stevens 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 .31 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",30000,,"Members for Stevens SWCD are: Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.31,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-22,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Chris,Staebler,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,chris.staebler@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10024901,"2019 - Buffer Law (Swift 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 .01 FTEs have been proposed within the work plan.","Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",30000,,"Members for Swift SWCD are: Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.01,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2018-08-22,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","1430 Utah Avenue ",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy.albertsen@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-swift-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10007021,"2019 Buffer Law Implementation",2019,2500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(e) ","to provide assistance, oversight, and grants for supporting local governments in implementing and complying with riparian protection and excessive soil loss requirements.","Proposed measurable outcomes TBD",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Board members for each SWCD can be found at http://bwsr.state.mn.us/partners/swcd/swcd.html. ",,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts","Local/Regional Government","Governor Mark Dayton's landmark buffer initiative was signed into law in 2015. The law 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 new law provides flexibility and financial support for landowners to install and maintain buffers. For grants to Soil and Water Conservation Districts to ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law. ",,"Buffer Law Implementation 2019 ",2018-11-28,2021-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Marcey,Westrick,"Soil and Water Conservation Districts","520 Lafayette Road North","St. Paul",MN,56201,"320-235-3906 x 132",marcey.westrick@state.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2019-buffer-law-implementation,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","Nicole Clapp ",2
10010627,"2020 - CCMI Directed CWF - Conservation Corps - CCMI (SAGENCY)",2020,500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, ARTICLE 2, Sec. 7(o)","(o) The board must contract for delivery of services with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities under this section for up to $500,000 the first year and up to $500,000 the second year. ","Direct appropriation to the Conservation Corps of MN & IA. Final outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",500000,,,,Statewide,"Local/Regional Government",,,"The Board of Water and Soil Resources is required to contract with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (formerly Minnesota Conservation Corps), or CCMI, for installation of conservation practices benefitting water quality for at least $500,000 in each year of the 2010-11 biennium.",,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Tim,Johnson-Grass,"Conservation Corps MN & IA",,,MN,55119,651-209-9900,tim.johnson-grass@conservationcorps.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-ccmi-directed-cwf-conservation-corps-ccmi-sagency,"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
10010636,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Big Stone SWCD)",2020,124805,"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 has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 216.35 lbs of Phosphorus, 230.26 tons of Sediment, 313.02 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",124805,23605,"Adam Maleski,Brett Baldwin,Dan Morrill,David Dybdahl,Isaac Johnson,Jason Beckler,Joseph Otto,Ron Reisdorph,Tammy Neubauer",0.800766284,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-09-16,2022-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12",Ortonville,MN,56278,"320-839-6149 x3",tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-big-stone-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010741,"2020 - Buffer Law (Douglas SWCD)",2020,20000,"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",20000,20000,"Andrew Rice,Billy Dropik,Danielle Anderson,Ian Olson,Jason Weinerman,Jerry Haggenmiller,Jessica Albertsen,Kasey Jenc,Ken Rutten,Mike Cleary,Paul Barsness,Rod Froemming ,Starla Arceneau",0.230363985,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-09-16,2022-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-buffer-law-douglas-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010640,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Carver SWCD)",2020,122548,"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",122548,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.46743295,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-03-25,2023-02-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 Cologne, MN 55322",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-carver-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010708,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Stevens SWCD)",2020,121341,"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",121341,13122,"Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.417145594,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-01-31,2023-02-06,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 Morris, MN 56267-9505",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-stevens-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010709,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Swift SWCD)",2020,127058,"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",127058,100417,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.092911877,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2019-11-13,2023-02-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010719,"2020 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Wright SWCD)",2020,126610,"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",126610,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.684386973,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-03-25,2023-03-14,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-swcd-local-capacity-services-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010730,"2020 - Buffer Law (Carver 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. ","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",20000,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.159482759,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-03-25,2023-02-14,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 Cologne, MN 55322",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-buffer-law-carver-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013795,"2020 Crow River Gully Stabilization to Reduce Turbidity Phase Four",2020,175000,"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.","This grant's anticipated measurable outcomes are a reduction of 210 tons of sediment per year and 280 pounds of phosphorus per year. Over the ten-year minimum lifespan of these projects, that is less than $100 per pound of phosphorus.","As a result of this grant, the project has achieved an annual reduction 220.44 lbs/year (79% of proposed) of phosphorous and 141.09 tons/year (67% of proposed) of sediment.","achieved most of the proposed measurable outcomes",159600,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",175000,3000,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.186781609,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on phase four of this comprehensive sediment reduction project to focus on stabilizing seven of the most active gully erosion sites in the targeted DNR 12 digit HUCs 070102040602, 070102040603, 070102040604 and 070102040605 on the North Fork Crow River, as well as use the installed best management practices (BMPs) to help promote future conservation practices. The first three phases have been very successful in terms of landowner interest and strong partnerships with NRCS leading to more matching cost share dollars than anticipated, resulting in additional projects. In total, 34 water and sediment control basins and 17 grade stabilization structures have been installed using $324,579.79 in CWF grants while also leveraging $239,653.08 through NRCS's Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and $87,587.42 in landowner match. A LiDAR study and follow-up field inspections were done on a number of gully sites within the aforementioned HUCs and 15 priority sites were identified. These particular HUCs were chosen due to the high level of turbidity and low dissolved oxygen within that stretch of the North Fork Crow River, which has led to biological and turbidity impairments. This project will drastically reduce the amount of sediment and phosphorus being exported from the targeted stretch of the Crow River by constructing BMPs, including grade stabilization structures and water and sediment control basins, at the headward eroding extent of these gullies. The installed BMPs will stop the gullies' advancement and thus help to heal the lower stretch over time. This project is targeting the western half of the North Fork Crow River in Wright County, after the first three phases of the project focused on a similar area with great success and will be using the original BMP sites as examples for future potential project landowners. ",2020-04-23,2024-02-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2020-crow-river-gully-stabilization-reduce-turbidity-phase-four,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022919,"2021 Metro WBIF - Lower MN North Area - Carver County",2021,180505,"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.","This project will reduce TSS to Bevens Creek by 120 tons per year; reduce TP and TSS to listed lakes by 49 pounds and 17,000 pounds, respectively, and reduce volume by 25 million gallons.",,,2080,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",18955,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"This project will improve water quality to Hazeltine Lake, McKnight Lake, and Bevens Creek; as well as increasing our knowledge of goldfish removal in Big Woods Lake. Sediment and phosphorus loading reductions to the listed water bodies will be accomplished by; 1) returning turf grass to native prairie, 2) restoring eroding streambanks, and 3) completing a feasibility study. This project is funded through the Carver County allocation of the Watershed-Based Funding Program for the Seven County Metropolitan Area.",2021-01-14,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,,tsundby@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-wbif-lower-mn-north-area-carver-county,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022960,"2021 Metro WBIF - Lower MN North - Carver SWCD - Lake Waconia SWA Implementation ",2021,40000,"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.","If each of the top 15 BMP's are installed the grant will successfully fund projects that reduce TP discharging to Lake Waconia by 434 pounds. Results may vary based on landowner participation. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Carver SWCD are: Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"A sub-watershed analysis was completed for the lakeshed that drains to Lake Waconia that identified a total of 84 projects that could be installed to improve water quality. This grant will target the top 15 projects for BMP installation based on cost-benefit. Lake Waconia is just under the state impairment threshold so this grant will go a long way to protecting the highest priority lake in Carver County.",2021-02-12,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,MN,55322,,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-wbif-lower-mn-north-carver-swcd-lake-waconia-swa-implementation,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022961,"2021 Metro WBIF - South Fork Crow - Carver SWCD - Eagle Lake SWA Implementation",2021,60000,"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.","This grant will be used to target the top 26 BMP sites for the Eagle Lake watershed. If all BMPs are installed, the total phosphorus reduction over a ten year period would be 308.4 pounds. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Carver SWCD are: Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Carver SWCD completed a Sub-Watershed Analysis (SWA) for the watershed draining to Eagle Lake. The SWA identified Best Management Practices (BMPs) that could be implemented to help improve water quality in the lake. The grant will be used to implement those BMPs identified in the SWA. BMPs have been prioritized by cost benefit analysis, landowners will be contacted starting with the highest ranking BMP first. This grant will target the top 26 identified BMPs.",2021-02-12,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,MN,55322,,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-wbif-south-fork-crow-carver-swcd-eagle-lake-swa-implementation,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022962,"2021 Metro WBIF - South Fork Crow - CCWMO - Watertown Streambank Feasibility ",2021,50000,"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.","Feasibility Study will identify measurable outcomes. The primary pollutant that will be reviewed will be TSS.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",25720,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"Complete a feasibility study that identifies areas along the South Fork Crow River through the City of Watertown that are failing, identifies cost benefits, and rank potential projects. Remaining funds will be used to complete the top projects.",2021-02-12,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,,tsundby@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-wbif-south-fork-crow-ccwmo-watertown-streambank-feasibility,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10013842,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Grant SWCD)",2021,137284,"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",25729,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",137284,5000,"Andrew Marks,Brent Gulbrandson,Darin Hansen,Jared House,Joe Montonye,Larry Stephens,Mary Jo Knutson,Nicole Sumstad,Paul Groneberg,Pete Waller,Randy Larson,Reed Peterson",0.987547893,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-09-21,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jared,House,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,jared.house@co.grant.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-grant-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10010628,"2021 - CCMI Directed CWF - Conservation Corps - CCMI (SAGENCY)",2021,500000,"Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, ARTICLE 2, Sec. 7(o)","(o) The board must contract for delivery of services with Conservation Corps Minnesota for restoration, maintenance, and other activities under this section for up to $500,000 the first year and up to $500,000 the second year. ","Direct appropriation to the Conservation Corps of MN & IA. Final outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",500000,,,,Statewide,"Local/Regional Government",,,"The Board of Water and Soil Resources is required to contract with the Conservation Corps of Minnesota and Iowa (formerly Minnesota Conservation Corps), or CCMI, for installation of conservation practices benefitting water quality for at least $500,000 in each year of the 2010-11 biennium.",,,"Clean Water Fund",Proposed,,,Tim,Johnson-Grass,"Conservation Corps MN & IA",,,MN,55119,651-209-9900,tim.johnson-grass@conservationcorps.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-ccmi-directed-cwf-conservation-corps-ccmi-sagency,"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
10022768,"2021 East Branch Chippewa River Targeted Subwatershed Implementation Project",2021,345000,"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.","65 Erosion and Sediment control BMPs will reduce TSS by 1,462 T/year and 1,260 lbs/year. This will meet 16% of the Chippewa River Turbidity TMDL TSS annual reduction goal (8877 tons/year) and 11% of the TP lb/year goal for Lake Hanson.","The LGU installed 41 projects that were less than the proposed amount. However, the modeled reduction of pollutants exceeded the proposed amount with there being 2406 LBS of phosphorous, 2708 tons of soil, and 2181 tons of sediment prevented from entering the local waterways. Therefore, they have significantly exceeded the proposed measurable outcomes.","achieved proposed outcomes",229329,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",345000,7265,"D. Gary Reents, Keith Nygaard, Randy Mitteness, Randy Pederson, Tom Talle",0.200191571,"Pope SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"This project targets restoration and protection of the East Branch Chippewa River, a major tributary to the Chippewa River, one of the largest basins of the Minnesota River Basin. It will address non-point source pollution from agricultural lands, specifically those on steep, erodible slopes and ravines (root cause) that are delivering sediment and phosphorus to the East Branch Chippewa River, an important local resource as it passes through several highly recreated and populated lakes within Pope and Swift Counties along with highly productive agricultural and wildlife lands. These lands have been converted to row crop production. Pope and Swift SWCDs have partnered and have 10 landowners ready to implement 65 erosion and sediment control practices. A Stream impairment for Turbidity/TSS in the East Branch is the lower reach from Mud Creek to Benson. Any work done upstream could impact this reach. The Chippewa Turbidity TMDL (2014, pgs. 3-11 and 4-11) and the Chippewa WRAPS Report (2017, pg. 81) both state that this reach needs an average 44% reduction in daily TSS load. Comparing this % reduction to table 3-7 in the Chippewa Turbidity TMDL, this translates to an average daily TSS reduction of 24.3 Tons/day or 8877 tons/year. This project would meet 16% of the Chippewa Turbidity TMDL TSS annual reduction goal. These SWCDs partnered and completed a Water Quality Decision Support Application (WQDSA) for the East Branch of the Chippewa River. Based on averages calculated from recently constructed WASCOBs in the West Central Area II these projects have the potential to reduce TSS by 1,462 T/year, and 1,260 lbs/year of TP. Secondary benefits will be helping to meet TMDL reduction goals for Lake Hanson this project will meet 11% of the TP lbs/year goal.",2021-01-29,2023-11-29,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Holly,Kovarik,"Pope SWCD","1680 North Franklin Street Glenwood, MN 56334",Glenwood,MN,56334,320-634-5327,holly.kovarik@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Pope, Swift",,"Chippewa River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-east-branch-chippewa-river-targeted-subwatershed-implementation-project,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013985,"2021 - Buffer Law (Swift 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.","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",25800,21304,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.274425287,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-10-09,2023-02-13,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013995,"2021 - Buffer Law (Wright 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.","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",17200,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.122605364,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-10-19,2023-01-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013809,"2021 - Area Technical Training Team Grant (Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area)",2021,5000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (c)","(c) $4,000,000 the first year and $4,000,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification. ","Grant provides funding for delivery of locally identified training priorities, as identified in the funding request and approved work plan.","The grant funds funded this project to provide training on Soil Health (49 participants), Irrigation Water Management (34 participants), Grazing Practices (31 participants, and Shoreline Protection and Restoration (11 particpants).","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",5000,55,,,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-02-01,2023-02-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Bryan,Malone,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","809 8th Street 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, Beltrami, Clay, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Traverse, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-area-technical-training-team-grant-area-1-red-river-valley-conservation-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013810,"2021 - Area Technical Training Team Grant (Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area)",2021,5000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7 (c)","(c) $4,000,000 the first year and $4,000,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, local resource protection, enhancement grants, statewide analytical targeting tools that fill an identified gap, program enhancements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification. ","Grant provides funding for delivery of locally identified training priorities, as identified in the funding request and approved work plan.","Grant funds funded a staff person to perform an irrigation training, no further training needs were identified. Returned 90% of the funds.","achieved some of the proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",457,339,,0.004789272,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-09-17,2023-02-17,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S, #128 Waite Park, MN 56387","Waite Park",MN,56387,320-251-7800,dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-area-technical-training-team-grant-area-2-west-central-technical-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013927,"2021 - Buffer Law (Douglas 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.","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",17200,17200,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.127873563,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-02-23,2023-02-12,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013822,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Big Stone SWCD)",2021,124805,"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 funds were used for 831.5 hours of Admin, 599 hours of district technician, 301 hours of program technician, $5,000 of communications fees and phone/computer hardware, 40 acres of cover crops, 1 well sealing, 2 shoreland restoration projects, 1 manure pit closure - 2 pollution prevention projects, 73.5 lbs. of phosphorus reduction, 67.9 tons of sediment reduction to surface waters, 146.18 tons of soil saved","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",124805,49842,"Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.777777778,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-10-08,2023-10-19,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 Ortonville, MN 56278",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-big-stone-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013837,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Douglas SWCD)",2021,131213,"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",131213,,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",1.027298851,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-02-23,2023-02-12,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013895,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Swift SWCD)",2021,127058,"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",127058,103326,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",1.476532567,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-10-09,2023-02-13,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013905,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Wright SWCD)",2021,126610,"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",126610,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.683429119,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-10-19,2023-03-14,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013912,"2021 - Buffer Law (Big Stone SWCD)",2021,21500,"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.","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",21500,126,"Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.409003831,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2020-10-08,2023-02-16,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 Ortonville, MN 56278",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-big-stone-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013894,"2021 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Stevens SWCD)",2021,121341,"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",121341,,"Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.892241379,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-02-25,2024-06-04,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 Morris, MN 56267-9505",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-swcd-local-capacity-services-stevens-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10013916,"2021 - Buffer Law (Carver 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,,"Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Mike Lynch, Stan Wendland",0.119731801,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-02-01,2024-01-02,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212 STE 6 Cologne, MN 55322",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@carvercountymn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-buffer-law-carver-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022963,"2021 Metro WBIF - South Fork Crow - CCWMO - Turf to Native ",2021,40000,"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.","Irrigated areas will reduce potable water by 650,000 gal/yr/ac. Infiltration rates increase by 0.6 in/hr resulting in a volume reduction of 254,000 gal/yr/ac, TP reduction of 0.49 lbs/yr/ac, TSS reduction of 170 lbs/yr/ac. ","As a result of this project the following reduction are anticipated: stormwater volume: 7.49 Acre-Feet/Year, phosphorus: 4.7 Lbs/Year, Sediment (TSS): 0.478 Tons/Year, and Soil (est. savings): 0.34 Tons/Year. (from final progress report)","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",10466,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",40000,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"Project will covert 7 acres of turf or crop land to native prairie in the South Fork Crow River Watershed. 3 project sites have been identified that equals 12 acres of potential native prairie restoration. Costs include construction, and establishment of the sites.",2021-04-28,2024-05-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street Chaska, MN 55318",Chaska,MN,55318,952-361-1820,tsundby@carvercountymn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-wbif-south-fork-crow-ccwmo-turf-native,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022923,"2021 Metro WBIF - Lower MN River North Area Projects - St. Hubert's",2021,63865,"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.","The project is expected to treat 3.6 acres runoff, remove 455 lbs of TSS and 1.8 lbs of P per year, reduce volume by 0.33 acre-ft per year, add 0.7 acres of prairie restoration, and will over 600 students, 100 staff members and over 2600 families.","This project created a tree trench, rain garden, and converted turf to native prairie to which will reduce TSS by 0.2 tons/yr, TP by 1.83 lbs/yr, and stormwater volume by 0.21 acre-ft/yr. In addition, two outdoor living classrooms were provided. ","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",162067,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",63865,,"David Ziegler, Dick Ward, Dorothy Pedersen, Jill Crafton, Larry Koch",,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD), together with St Hubert Catholic School, and Carver County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) has identified a campus retrofit that will improve water quality, reduce runoff volumes, improve ecological diversity and provide many educational opportunities near Rice Marsh Lake in Chanhassen. Rice Marsh Lake is impaired. In early 2016, the district completed an analysis of the Rice Marsh Lake's watershed to assess its overall health. Rice Marsh Lake does not meet MPCA shallow lake water quality standards due to phosphorus loading. Additionally, high impervious cover in the area has increased stormwater runoff volume and rate, and reduced habitat availability and biological diversity. The District has been looking for ?opportunity projects? within this watershed where measurable water quality improvements are achievable. RPBCWD and St. Hubert School have been working together since 2013 to grow environmental awareness in the school community. Leadership from the school approached RPBCWD in 2018 with interest in taking action on that awareness. Many potential projects were considered, weighing benefits of water quality, runoff volume and rate reduction, ecological biodiversity, educational opportunities and aesthetics of the property, with considerations of safety, cost, and maintenance. Ultimately, four stormwater treatment projects were identified: 1)A parking lot median retrofit to a tree trench that would collect water from the adjacent parking lot, 2)Underground storage of stormwater runoff from the school roof and impervious playground surface, 3)Addition of a rain garden, removal of impervious surface, flooding and gully repair, and native vegetation on the south side of the parking lot, and 4)Restoration of a turf grass parcel into a native prairie with impervious disconnection from the parking lot to catch/treat stormwater. ",2021-05-21,2024-06-17,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Terry,Jeffery,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","18681 Lake Drive E Chanhassen, MN 55317",Chanhassen,MN,55317,952-607-6512,tjeffery@rpbcwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2021-metro-wbif-lower-mn-river-north-area-projects-st-huberts,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022642,"2022 - Buffer Law (Wright 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 Wright SWCD are: Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.12,"Wright 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",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C ",Buffalo,MN,55313,,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-wright-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022725,"2022 - Buffer Law (Big Stone SWCD)",2022,21500,"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 Big Stone SWCD are: Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.21,"Big Stone 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",,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 ",Ortonville,MN,56278,,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-big-stone-swcd,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
10022737,"2022 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 2 - West Central 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",,,,1.64,"Area 2 - West Central 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",,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S, #128 ","Waite Park",MN,56387,,dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-2-west-central-technical-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022839,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Stevens SWCD)",2022,124597,"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 Stevens SWCD are: Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.98,"Stevens 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",,,Chris,Staebler,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267-9505,,chris.staebler@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022907,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Carver SWCD)",2022,131739,"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 Carver SWCD are: Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.51,"Carver 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",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,MN,55322,,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022896,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Douglas SWCD)",2022,136705,"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.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",136705,,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.974137931,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-26,2023-02-14,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022891,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Grant SWCD)",2022,126988,"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.",,"This project resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",126988,5457,"Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Larry Stephens, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",0.885057471,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-28,2023-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Montonye,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd Elbow Lake, MN 56531","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,joe.montonye@co.grant.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-grant-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022838,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Swift SWCD)",2022,124862,"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 SWCD received this funding as part of the local capacity allocation. They appear to have met all of the components within their submitted work plan. There were a variety of actions including local staff support, a variety of conservation practices, and some educational support.","achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",124862,98845,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",1.240900383,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-11-05,2023-09-28,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022705,"2022 - Buffer Law (Grant SWCD)",2022,21500,"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",21500,6058,"Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Larry Stephens, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",0.180076628,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-28,2023-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Montonye,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd Elbow Lake, MN 56531","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,joe.montonye@co.grant.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-grant-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022652,"2022 - Buffer Law (Swift SWCD)",2022,25500,"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",25500,21000,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.424808429,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-11-05,2023-02-13,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022738,"2022 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation 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.","Funds used to build capacity of Red River Valley Conservation Service Area through additional engineering assistance and GIS support.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",24250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",242500,10500,,1,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-09-29,2024-02-02,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Bryan,Malone,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","809 8th Street 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, Beltrami, Clay, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Traverse, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-1-red-river-valley-conservation-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022911,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Big Stone SWCD)",2022,122694,"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.","Outcomes included financial assistance towards a waste facility closure and staff time towards administration, education/information, supplies/equipment, and technical assistance/engineering.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",8516,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",122694,56246,"Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.769157088,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-11-05,2024-09-05,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 Ortonville, MN 56278",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-big-stone-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022710,"2022 - Buffer Law (Douglas SWCD)",2022,17000,"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.","The conservation district used the funds to perform their roles as outlined in the MN Buffer law including site inspections, reporting, and managing violations with the county. Therefore, the district fully met their expected outcomes for this grant funding.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",17000,17000,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming",0.129310345,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-26,2024-02-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022742,"2022 Wright County WASCOBs on Joint Ditch #15",2022,210000,"LAWS of MINNESOTA 2021 First Special Session Ch 1, Article 2, Section 6 (j)","(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, and including projects to improve multipurpose water management under Minnesota Statutes, section 103E.015.","The HydroCAD modeling of this project shows a projected reduction of 157lbs of phosphorus and 98.87 tons of sediment per year. The outflow hydrograph also shows a significant reduction in peak flows of 91% from the field during a 10-year rain event. ","Wright County exceeded their estimated measurable outcomes for all project pollutants. In some cases this was by an order of magnitude such as the soil savings (1120 tons/acre) which was almost 10X the estimated reduction on the grant application. The phos (320 lbs/acre) and sediment (206 lbs/acre were both double the predicted amounts.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",64780,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",210000,3000,,0.190613027,"Wright County","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Wright County Drainage Authority in partnership with the Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is looking to utilize MDM funding to prevent significant erosion and provide peak flow reductions in the area surrounding Joint Ditch #15. Joint Ditch #15 drains into numerous impaired waters such as Sucker Creek, Cokato Lake, and eventually the North Fork Crow River which is our top priority for water quality improvement practices. This proposed project would include the installation of 24 WASCOBS (NRCS code 638) and one grade stabilization structure (NRCS Code 410). Anticipated Project Cost: $390,000 Total Requested: $210,000 ",2022-05-20,2024-02-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tracy,Janikula,"Wright County","3650 Braddock Avenue NE Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-7338,tracy.janikula@co.wright.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-wright-county-wascobs-joint-ditch-15,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022653,"2022 - Buffer Law (Stevens SWCD)",2022,25500,"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",25500,,"Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.23467433,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-26,2024-02-05,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 Morris, MN 56267-9505",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-stevens-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022757,"2022 - One Watershed One Plan (Upper Minnesota River WD)",2022,220000,"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 Upper MN River Watershed Partnership CWMP was formally approved by the BWSR Board 3/27/2024.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",197112,34693,"Gary Haugen, Gene Meyer, Jon Bork, Terry Gillespie, Wanda Holker",0.249042146,"Upper Minnesota River WD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-01-31,2024-09-13,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Amber,Doschadis,"Upper Minnesota River WD","211 Second St SE Ortonville, MN 56278",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-3411,amber@umrwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Traverse, Swift, Lac qui Parle, Lac qui Parle",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-one-watershed-one-plan-upper-minnesota-river-wd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022828,"2022 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Wright SWCD)",2022,136106,"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 was a SWCD Local capacity grant. They implemented conservation practices that improved water conservation. Pollution reductions were documented in the report and met or exceeded expectations.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",136106,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.646551724,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2021-10-20,2024-02-02,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-swcd-local-capacity-services-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10022721,"2022 - Buffer Law (Carver SWCD)",2022,17000,"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",17000,,"Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Mike Lynch, Stan Wendland",0.098180077,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-02-25,2024-08-08,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212 STE 6 Cologne, MN 55322",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@carvercountymn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2022-buffer-law-carver-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10029425,"2023 - Twelve Mile Creek Conservation Practice Implementation",2023,420000,"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.","Reduce 2,898.4 tons of sediment per year (31% of 10-yr goal) and reduce 584.1 pounds of total phosphorus per year (9.95% of 10-yr goal) implementing approximately 13 projects consisting of multiple BMPs.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.537356322,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District is requesting funding to implement targeted practices identified within the Twelve Mile Creek Subwatershed, a contributing area to the North Fork Crow River within the Upper Mississippi River Basin. This subwatershed has been identified as a priority in the North Fork Crow River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) and selected for a MPCA Section 319 Small Watershed Focus grant. Identified restoration goals include meeting the sediment and phosphorus water quality standards, primarily for reaches of Twelve Mile Creek, as well as the interconnected Ann, Dog, Dutch, Emma, Howard, and Little Waverly lakes. In 2021, the District completed a subwatershed assessment to identify the most effective locations for water quality improvement projects within the HUC 12 (070102040605) area. The goal for proposed practices is to improve the quality of water entering the North Fork Crow River from Twelve Mile Creek by reducing sediment and total phosphorous, which in turn will help elevate dissolved oxygen levels through construction of targeted best management practices (BMPs). The District selected and ranked 24 potential project areas for additional field evaluation, design and construction. Priority practices include water and sediment control basins (WASCOBs), grassed waterways and filtration practices. Additional practices include, but are not limited to, cover crops, conservation tillage, nutrient management, shoreland restorations, sediment basins and critical area plantings. This funding request seeks to implement approximately 13 targeted projects consisting of multiple BMPs. Proposed practices are estimated to reduce 2,898.4 tons of sediment and 584.1 lbs. of phosphorus based on PTMApp/ACPF estimates.",2023-08-09,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-twelve-mile-creek-conservation-practice-implementation,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029437,"2023 - 1W1P Mid-Point Assessment Grant (Wright SWCD)",2023,50000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(i) and The Laws of Minnesota, 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, 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. & (i) $2,904,000 the first year and $2,904,000 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, section 103B.801.",,,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.20545977,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-06-23,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-1w1p-mid-point-assessment-grant-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10027385,"2023 - CREP Outreach and Implementation Continuation (Carver SWCD)",2023,48396,"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. 953.5 hours were spent providing technical assistance. 51 landowners were contacted regarding CREP. ","achieved proposed outcomes",10842,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",48396,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.411398467,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-06-14,2023-07-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 Cologne, MN 55322",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-crep-outreach-and-implementation-continuation-carver-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027419,"2023 - CREP Outreach and Implementation Continuation (Wright SWCD)",2023,22019,"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. 17 hours were spent providing technical assistance. 2 landowners were contacted regarding CREP. Funds were not fully spent.","achieved proposed outcomes",108,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",1082,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.226532567,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-06-29,2023-08-01,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-crep-outreach-and-implementation-continuation-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027390,"2023 - CREP Outreach and Implementation Continuation (Douglas SWCD)",2023,24255,"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. 804 hours were spent providing technical assistance. 17 landowners were contacted regarding CREP. CREP estimates and scenarios developed for interested to landowners. Continued to promote CREP through a newsletter.","achieved proposed outcomes",2426,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",24255,2426,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.373084291,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-06-30,2023-12-11,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-crep-outreach-and-implementation-continuation-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027395,"2023 - CREP Outreach and Implementation Continuation (Grant SWCD)",2023,33411,"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. 452 hours were spent providing technical assistance. 30 landowners were contacted regarding CREP. 0 contracts were enrolled - landowners opted to not go with a perpetual easement.","achieved proposed outcomes",3523,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",33411,,"Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Larry Stephens, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",0.41091954,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-06-28,2023-07-26,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Montonye,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd Elbow Lake, MN 56531","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,joe.montonye@co.grant.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-crep-outreach-and-implementation-continuation-grant-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027414,"2023 - CREP Outreach and Implementation Continuation (Swift SWCD)",2023,18220,"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. 585.287 hours were spent providing technical assistance. 8 landowners were contacted regarding CREP. Provided technical assistance and outreach to landowners about CREP. Spoke with landowners who were interested in the program. Worked with landowner who is in the restoration process. No new applications.","achieved proposed outcomes",3250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",18220,,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.287356322,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-06-10,2023-08-17,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-crep-outreach-and-implementation-continuation-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027193,"2023 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 2 - West 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",,,,1.388888889,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-07-28,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S, #128","Waite Park",MN,56387,320-251-7800,dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-2-west-central-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
10027206,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Big Stone SWCD)",2023,122672,"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",,,"David Dybdahl, Tom Holker, Lon Moen, Dan Morrill, Ron Reisdorph",0.780651341,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-big-stone-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027210,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Carver SWCD)",2023,139055,"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",11461,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Stan Wendland, Mark Zabel, Marcus Zbinden",0.745689655,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027278,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Stevens SWCD)",2023,127013,"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",,,"Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough, Dave Lonergan",0.885536398,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 ",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027289,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Wright SWCD)",2023,146314,"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",,,"Jeff Burns, Duane Dahlman, William Daluge, Chris Uecker, Michael Zieska",0.66091954,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C ",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-wright-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027296,"2023 - Buffer Law (Big Stone SWCD)",2023,21500,"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",,,"David Dybdahl, Tom Holker, Lon Moen, Dan Morrill, Ron Reisdorph",0.203544061,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 ",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-big-stone-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027300,"2023 - Buffer Law (Carver 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",,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Stan Wendland, Mark Zabel, Marcus Zbinden",0.125478927,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-09-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027311,"2023 - Buffer Law (Douglas 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.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Douglas SWCD fully met the requirements of a SWCD in implementing the Buffer Law. They completed 50 inspections of sites for compliance, providing continuing education and outreach and worked with the county to ensure communication was facilitated regarding the appropriate implementation of the law at the local level.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",17000,17000,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming",0.120689655,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-02-03,2024-02-21,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027316,"2023 - Buffer Law (Grant SWCD)",2023,21500,"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",21500,,"Aaron Weinandt, Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",0.483716475,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-01-09,2024-01-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,Sumstad,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd Elbow Lake, MN 56531","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,nicole.sumstad@grantswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-grant-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027368,"2023 - Buffer Law (Stevens 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.","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",25500,,"Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.207375479,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-12-16,2024-02-05,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 Morris, MN 56267-9505",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-stevens-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027369,"2023 - Buffer Law (Swift 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.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","As these funds were targeted for technical assistance related to the implementation of the Buffer Law, the actions identified by the LGU were appropriate for the larger grant goals and will serve to fully meet the intention of the grant funding. ","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",25500,25000,"Alan Golden, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.1848659,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-10-19,2024-03-27,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-289-6033,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027221,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Douglas SWCD)",2023,136644,"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.","The Douglas SWCD used the FY 23 local capacity funds to enhance the provision of services to local residents including supplementing the buffer law implementation efforts, facilitating the implementation of the county water plan, and the delivery of conservation technical assistance. As such, they district fully meant the intent of the grant.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",136644,,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming",0.948754789,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-02-03,2024-02-21,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027226,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Grant SWCD)",2023,125806,"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.","Funds spent resulted in work completed per the approved work plan.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",125806,15000,"Aaron Weinandt, Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",1.012452107,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-01-09,2024-02-02,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Nicole,Sumstad,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd Elbow Lake, MN 56531","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,nicole.sumstad@grantswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-grant-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027379,"2023 - Buffer Law (Wright 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.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","Grant funds used to purchase equipment (drone) that will make on-site buffer monitoring more efficient and accurate. Fully meets the intent of the funding allocation.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",17000,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-02-24,2024-10-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-buffer-law-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10027279,"2023 - SWCD Local Capacity Services (Swift SWCD)",2023,124311,"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.","Grant report review minimal due to lack of administrative funds within the larger funding allocation.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",124311,71917,"Alan Golden, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.805076628,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2022-10-19,2024-10-16,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-289-6033,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-swcd-local-capacity-services-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10029446,"2024 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation 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",,,,1.627394636,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-09-05,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Malone,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","809 8th Street SE","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,218-846-7360,bryan.malone@co.becker.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-1-red-river-valley-conservation-service-area,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029447,"2024 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 2 - West 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",,,,1.55651341,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-01-04,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S, #128","Waite Park",MN,56387,320-251-7800,dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-2-west-central-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
10029458,"2024 - Buffer Law (Big Stone 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",,,"Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.213122605,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-10-19,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-big-stone-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029461,"2024 - Buffer Law (Carver 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",,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.134099617,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-12-07,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-carver-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029475,"2024 - Buffer Law (Grant 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",,,"Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Larry Stephens, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",0.134099617,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-10-18,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joe,Montonye,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,joe.montonye@co.grant.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-grant-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029521,"2024 - Buffer Law (Stevens 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",,,"Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.203544061,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-12-20,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-stevens-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10029531,"2024 - Buffer Law (Wright 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",,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.12164751,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-11-28,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-wright-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10030973,"2024 Wright County Ditch 19 Grade Stabilization Structures",2024,215000,"Laws of Minnesota 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6(J)","$1,000,000 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, and including projects to improve multipurpose water management under Minnesota Statutes, section 103E.015.","Preliminary PTMApp catchment reductions for the proposed projects come to 25.3 pounds of phosphorus, 203.5 tons of sediment and 346.5 pounds of nitrogen per year.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.016762452,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), in partnership with the Wright County Drainage Authority, is proposing to prevent significant sediment erosion and provide peak flow reductions in the upland watershed and adjacent to County Ditch 19. County Ditch 19 begins as the outlet of French Lake and terminates at Peloquin Ave NW, then flows .6 miles via a DNR public watercourse, French Creek, to the North Fork Crow River, which is impaired for aquatic macroinvertebrate bioassessments, fishes bioassessments, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and Escherichia coli. This project would include the installation of nine grade stabilization structures (NRCS code 410) and two water and sediment control basins (NRCS code 638).",2024-03-07,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-wright-county-ditch-19-grade-stabilization-structures,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10030985,"2024 - Buffer Law (Douglas 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",,,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.124521073,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-02-12,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-douglas-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10029522,"2024 - Buffer Law (Swift 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.","Grantee has submitted a detailed work plan. Measurable outcomes will be provided at grant closeout.","The LGU has completed the annual requirements for Buffer Law Implementation and fulfilled their grant workplan expectations. All outcomes achieved.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",25000,23950,"Alan Golden, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.1848659,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2023-10-19,2024-11-22,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-289-6033,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-buffer-law-swift-swcd,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10033700,"2025 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation 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",,,,1.86,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-07-29,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Malone,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","809 8th Street 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, Beltrami, Clay, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Traverse, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-1-red-river-valley-conservation-service-area,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033701,"2025 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 2 - West 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",,,,1.44,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-11-21,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S, #128 Waite Park, MN 56387","Waite Park",MN,56387,320-251-7800,dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-enhanced-shared-technical-services-area-2-west-central-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
10033713,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Big Stone SWCD)",2025,60000,"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",8750,641,"Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.05,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-09-09,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 Ortonville, MN 56278",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-big-stone-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033717,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Carver 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",40000,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-08-19,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212 STE 6 Cologne, MN 55322",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@carvercountymn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033728,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Douglas SWCD)",2025,60000,"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",,,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming",0.09,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-08-27,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-douglas-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033733,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Grant 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",,,"Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Larry Stephens, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-09-10,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,Sumstad,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd Elbow Lake, MN 56531","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,nicole.sumstad@grantswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-grant-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033861,"2025 - Buffer Law (Stevens 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",,,"Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",0.2,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-11-21,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 Morris, MN 56267-9505",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033862,"2025 - Buffer Law (Swift 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",,,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.19,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-10-18,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-swift-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033872,"2025 - Buffer Law (Wright 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",,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.12,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-11-21,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-wright-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033782,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Stevens 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",,,"Dave Lonergan, Debbie Anderson, Dennis Feuchtenberger, Greg Fynboh, Troy Goodnough",,"Stevens SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-08-20,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD","12 Hwy 28 East, Suite 2 Morris, MN 56267-9505",Morris,MN,56267-9505,320-589-4886,matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-stevens-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033783,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Swift SWCD)",2025,100000,"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",71283,,"Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",0.12,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-08-20,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","205 14th St. North Benson, MN 56215",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy@swiftswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-swift-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033792,"2025 - Soil Health Delivery (Wright SWCD)",2025,60000,"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",5000,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",0.01,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-10-09,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C Buffalo, MN 55313",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-soil-health-delivery-wright-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033798,"2025 - Buffer Law (Big Stone 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",,,"Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.2,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-10-15,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 Ortonville, MN 56278",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-big-stone-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033802,"2025 - Buffer Law (Carver 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",,,"Bob Burandt, Jeff Sons, Marcus Zbinden, Mark Zabel, Stan Wendland",0.17,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-12-10,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212 STE 6 Cologne, MN 55322",Cologne,MN,55322,952-466-5230,mwanous@carvercountymn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-carver-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033813,"2025 - Buffer Law (Douglas 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",,,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming",0.12,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-11-15,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-douglas-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033818,"2025 - Buffer Law (Grant 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",,,"Andrew Marks, Darin Hansen, Larry Stephens, Paul Groneberg, Randy Larson",,"Grant SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,,2024-10-15,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,Sumstad,"Grant SWCD","712 Industrial Park Blvd Elbow Lake, MN 56531","Elbow Lake",MN,56531,218-685-5395,nicole.sumstad@grantswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Grant,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-buffer-law-grant-swcd,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10004457,"Acceleration of Minnesota Conservation Assistance - Final Phase",2016,1000000,"M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d","$1,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the final phase of a pilot program to provide grants to soil and water conservation districts and other units of local and state government for employment of staff to provide technical assistance to secure enrollment and retention of private lands in federal and state conservation programs. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, 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.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2015/work_plans_may/_2015_08d.pdf,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tabor,Hoek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 537-7260",tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acceleration-minnesota-conservation-assistance-final-phase-0,,,,
27994,"Accelerated Water Quality Project Implementation Program (AWQPIP)",2014,250000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Funds will be used to hire a GIS technician.",,,62500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",250000,2697,"Members for Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area are: Duane Grossman, Eugene Pavelko, Jerome Flottemesch, Kathy Stenger, Tony Beck",2.07,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","Local/Regional Government","The Accelerated Water Quality Project Implementation Program will increase the connection between landowners, local government units and the landscape to accelerate efforts addressing non-point source loading to surface waters throughout the Red River Valley Conservation Service Area. This program will provide partners and landowners a precise understanding of their resource concerns and target outreach efforts to the portions of the landscape with the greatest resource need by increasing the GIS capabilities Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Red River Valley while promoting use of the International Waters Institutes's Water Quality Decision Support Tool. Using GIS will allow LGUs to examine feasibility, deliver preliminary design and cost estimates. This will bolster the efficiency and responsiveness of partners and LGUs when responding to landowner inquiries. It will also allow landowners and planners to instantly estimate the water quality impacts of potential projects on an individual, collective or watershed basis.",,,2014-03-04,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Mead,"Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area","809 - 8th St SE","Detroit Lakes",MN,56501,218-846-7360,pemead@co.becker.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Beltrami, Clay, Grant, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Otter Tail River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-water-quality-project-implementation-program-awqpip,"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
33517,"Accelerated Landowner Contacts and BMP Advancement in the Chippewa River Watershed's Lower Shakopee Creek",2015,138957,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will result in an inventory on 2,050 acres, 85.4 miles of ditch channel within the Burnham Creek Watershed of West Polk County. ","This project met its goal of establishing landowner contacts for implementation of conservation projects. Held field days pn cover crops and soil health, one-on-one meetings with landowners, sent letters and mailings, and developed a contact database.","Achieved proposed outcomes",11250,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",45000,816,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Chippewa River Watershed Project","Local/Regional Government","The Lower Shakopee Creek has proportionally higher pollutant contributions than any other tributary in the Chippewa River Watershed, and lower than average implementation of conservation practices. Establishing relationships with agricultural landowners is critical for overcoming barriers to participation. In order to make measurable pollutant reductions, Chippewa River Watershed Project staff will increase one-to-one landowner contacts, program promotion, and Best Management Practice site identification. The increase in landowner contacts made possible through this grant will result in 15 new projects/practices over the three-year period.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Hoffman,"Chippewa River Watershed Project","629 N 11th St Ste 17",Montevideo,MN,56265,320-269-2139,jennifer.hoffman@chippewariver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Swift",,"Chippewa River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/accelerated-landowner-contacts-and-bmp-advancement-chippewa-river-watersheds-lower-shakopee,"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
2950,"Acceleration of Minnesota Conservation Assistance",2012,313000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04l","$313,000 the first year and $312,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to provide grants to soil and water conservation districts to provide technical assistance to secure enrollment and retention of private lands in federal and state programs for conservation.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,216000,,313000,,,8,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Enrollment of private lands in conservation programs can provide important natural resource and other public benefits by taking the lands out of production so that they can provide various wildlife and ecological benefits. This appropriation is enabling the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources to provide grants to local soil and water conservation districts for employment of technical staff to assist private landowners in implementing conservation programs. This effort is expected to assist with the enrollment, retention, and management of 30,000 private acres of grasslands, wetlands, and forests in federal and state conservation programs, particularly in areas expected to lose enrollments in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project accelerates the implementation of conservation programs on private lands. Numerous programs and funding sources exist or are being developed to implement conservation practices on private lands. This project provides the one on one link with landowners to identify programs and see them to completion. Accelerated staffing was accomplished by contracting with Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) who have a local connection with landowners. Experience has shown this level of service is required as programs are complex and competing land use changes are pulling in the opposite direction. Landowners have no shortage of options in managing their land. Assuring sound conservation practices that benefit water quality and wildlife habitat are part of that plan is a fundamental goal of this project. As Minnesota's agricultural landscape continues to change with even fewer grassland and wetland acres resulting from the expiration of CRP contracts it is ever more important that we slow this progression and work to retain the most critical areas with renewed contracts or easements. This project has paid to directly employ 10 full time equivalent positions within SWCD offices. In addition, this project leverages an added 9 positions funded by other sources from DNR, BWSR and SWCD's. Work affecting more than 54,000ac.was accomplished by this project, greatly exceeding the original goal of 30,000ac. This includes 10,300 acres of riparian protection, 10,000 acres of wetland restoration Projects, 23,100 acres of grassland protection, 11,900 acres of grassland management. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Data is collected on staff time spent, acres impacted and landowners contacted on a quarterly basis and is available to the project partners and participants. The overall status of conservation programs in MN is available at www.bwsr.state.mn.us/easements/coenrol.xls.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tabor,Hoek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 537-7260",tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Grants/Contracts, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acceleration-minnesota-conservation-assistance,,,,
2950,"Acceleration of Minnesota Conservation Assistance",2013,312000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 04l","$313,000 the first year and $312,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to provide grants to soil and water conservation districts to provide technical assistance to secure enrollment and retention of private lands in federal and state programs for conservation.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,312000,,,8,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Enrollment of private lands in conservation programs can provide important natural resource and other public benefits by taking the lands out of production so that they can provide various wildlife and ecological benefits. This appropriation is enabling the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources to provide grants to local soil and water conservation districts for employment of technical staff to assist private landowners in implementing conservation programs. This effort is expected to assist with the enrollment, retention, and management of 30,000 private acres of grasslands, wetlands, and forests in federal and state conservation programs, particularly in areas expected to lose enrollments in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project accelerates the implementation of conservation programs on private lands. Numerous programs and funding sources exist or are being developed to implement conservation practices on private lands. This project provides the one on one link with landowners to identify programs and see them to completion. Accelerated staffing was accomplished by contracting with Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) who have a local connection with landowners. Experience has shown this level of service is required as programs are complex and competing land use changes are pulling in the opposite direction. Landowners have no shortage of options in managing their land. Assuring sound conservation practices that benefit water quality and wildlife habitat are part of that plan is a fundamental goal of this project. As Minnesota's agricultural landscape continues to change with even fewer grassland and wetland acres resulting from the expiration of CRP contracts it is ever more important that we slow this progression and work to retain the most critical areas with renewed contracts or easements. This project has paid to directly employ 10 full time equivalent positions within SWCD offices. In addition, this project leverages an added 9 positions funded by other sources from DNR, BWSR and SWCD's. Work affecting more than 54,000ac.was accomplished by this project, greatly exceeding the original goal of 30,000ac. This includes 10,300 acres of riparian protection, 10,000 acres of wetland restoration Projects, 23,100 acres of grassland protection, 11,900 acres of grassland management. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Data is collected on staff time spent, acres impacted and landowners contacted on a quarterly basis and is available to the project partners and participants. The overall status of conservation programs in MN is available at www.bwsr.state.mn.us/easements/coenrol.xls.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tabor,Hoek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 537-7260",tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Grants/Contracts, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/acceleration-minnesota-conservation-assistance,,,,
33502,"Ann Lake Watershed Targeted Fertilizer Application",2015,34620,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This grant will allow sealing of 80-100 wells in the next three years.","A targeted fertilizer application program was established within the watershed.","Achieved proposed outcomes",31000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",31000,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Wright County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will implement a targeted fertilizer application program in the Ann Lake watershed, allowing producers to measure soil fertility and apply needed fertilizer more accurately, preventing over-application and consequent runoff of nutrients, especially phosphorus, into surface waters. Phosphorus reduction will help meet the goals of the County's Water Management Plan and the TMDL implementation plan for Ann Lake. The project also is expected to build trust between the agricultural community and SWCD staff, leading to more effective implementation of future water-quality projects. One of the objectives of the SWCD's 2011 Water Management Plan amendment is to influence agricultural operators to use practices that reduce negative environmental impact on natural resources. In addition, the 2012 TMDL implementation plan reports that Ann Lake is impaired because of excess nutrients. To meet state water quality standards for Ann Lake, phosphorus loading must be reduced by 1,591 pounds per year, or 81%. Both of these objectives are directly accomplished by this program. Local benefits include cost-savings for the farmer and improved water quality locally and downstream.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dan,Nadeau,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,daniel.nadeau@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ann-lake-watershed-targeted-fertilizer-application,"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
10022785,"Bayview Elementary Reuse Expansion",2021,150000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(b)","(Projects and Practices)(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.","Reduction of 400,000 gallons and 2.75 pounds of phosphorus per year for the two tanks. 6 percent of the TMDL Goal for Burandt Lakeshed. Total system reductions of 1.25 million gallons and 8.5 pounds of TP per year, 18 percent of the TMDL Goal. ",,,631000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"The City of Waconia is a pioneer for the way it is approaching stormwater reuse, tapping into stormwater as a utility to irrigate business parcels to meet goals of reducing potable water usage. This project is included as part of the City improvement plan. Two tanks and an updated pretreatment system will be added to the existing Bayview Elementary Underground Reuse System located within a subwatershed of Burandt Lake. The two tanks will increase the annual stormwater reuse by 400,000 gallons and 3 pounds of phosphorus reduction per year being discharged to Burandt Lake. ",2021-01-21,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,,tsundby@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bayview-elementary-reuse-expansion,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
27987,"Bevens and Carver Creeks Exclusion and Streambank Restoration Grant",2014,40000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","The turbidity impairment is based on excess suspended sediment in the river. Excess suspended sediment, when carried to streams can cause excess turbidity that harms aquatic life, increases water-treatment costs, and makes water less useful for recreation. The project will achieve an estimated sediment reduction of 690 tons/year and 590 lbs of phosphorus/year. ","This project has resulted in an estimated reduction of 300 CFU of e. Coli, 2 lbs of phosphorus, and 1 ton of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",48500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",194000,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.27,"Carver County","Local/Regional Government","Recent efforts by Carver County Water Management Organization Staff have centered on removing point sources of bacteria in both Bevens and Carver Creeks. These efforts have shown improvement in water quality; however the creeks are still above the state standard for E. coli. Early results from field surveys have pinpointed areas where livestock have uncontrolled access to streams. Five sites over a twenty mile stretch of Bevens Creek have shown evidence of livestock access to streams and associated damage to streambanks. With a total of roughly 75 miles of stream length between Bevens, Silver and Carver Creeks, it is reasonable to expect that at least fifteen sites will have evidence of livestock access. This project will construct exclusion fencing for livestock to remove uncontrolled access to the streams. Included in constructing exclusion fencing will be the restoration of stream banks that have been damaged due to excessive grazing and trampling. The reduction in erosion from these targeted areas will also help reduce turbidity, which is a goal set forth in the Bevens and Carver Creek Turbidity Total Maximum Daily Load study that was approved last year. ",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Charlie,Sawdey,"Carver County",,,,,952-361-1810,csawdey@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bevens-and-carver-creeks-exclusion-and-streambank-restoration-grant,"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
18934,"Birdie Lane East Ravine Improvements",2013,49098,"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 98 pounds/year and Sediment by 97 tons/year.",,,97250,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",49098,,"Scott Millard, Greg Boe, Christopher Schulz, Jay Rohe, Mayor - Mark Windschitl",,"City of Chaska","Local/Regional Government","The Birdie Lane East Ravine Improvement project consists of eliminating ravine erosion and treatment of an 8.24-acre watershed to reduce total phosphorus reaching Lake Hazeltine by 98 pounds per year. The eroding ravine will be replaced with a linear treatment feature to provide treatment of a watershed that has land uses that include roads, single-family residential, and a golf course. The project will involve development of a cascade, pool, and riffle channel system. In order to enhance the removal of dissolved phosphorus from the golf course and the overall treatment of the system, the pools will contain a sand/limestone filtration system. There will be a series of five pools with the filtration system that will have the ability to treat the first flush and the small more frequent rainfall events of the watershed. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Bill,Monk,"City of Chaska","One City Hall Plaza",Chaska,MN,55318,"(952) 448-9200",BMonk@chaskamn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/birdie-lane-east-ravine-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
18947,"Bluff Ravine Stabilization at Seminary Fen",2013,220800,"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 Sediment by 625 tons/year.","This project resulted in an estimated reduction 1,680 tons of sediment per year",,75000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",220800,1800,"Kent Francis, Carla Shutrop, Len Kremer, Yvonne Shirk, Vacancy ",0.2,"Lower Minnesota River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Seminary Fen, a 600-acre complex in Carver County, supports one of only 500 calcareous fens in the world and is one of the highest quality calcareous fens in southern Minnesota. The Fen feeds Assumption Creek; one of the metro area's last known trout streams that supports naturally reproducing native brook trout. Assumption Creek then discharges to the nearby Minnesota River. The Fen's unique hydrology, soils, plants, and habitats are highly sensitive to water quality and sedimentation stress. Areas of the fen are currently being restored by the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, City of Chaska, and Carver County. This project will stabilize a major gully to protect the Fen from further degradation. The complete design, incorporating existing rate control and the gully stabilization, will reduce peak discharge by 90% and peak velocities by 50%. This will reduce yearly sediment loads by 45 percent, from 1,380 to 755 tons. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Terry,Schwalbe,"Lower Minnesota River Watershed District","112 East 5th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,"(952) 856-5880",terrys@lowermn.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Scott",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bluff-ravine-stabilization-seminary-fen,"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
28010,"Bluff Creek Bank and Habitat Restoration",2014,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","This project is expected to reduce the downstream delivery of sediment by approximately 20 tons and a phosphorus load reduction of approximately 20 pounds per year.",,,27500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,,"Members for Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD are: Jill Crafton, Kenneth Wencl, Leslie Yetka, Mary Bisek, Perry Forster",0.24,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","In 2002 and 2004, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency listed Bluff Creek for turbidity and biological integrity. A Total Maximum Daily Load report and implementation plan were finalized and approved in 2013. This project was identified as a high priority site for culvert restoration and bank repairs. The culvert is currently roughly 8 feet above the creek, creating a disconnection where fish can no longer move upstream. The culvert is also showing signs of failure. In addition, the stream channel is incised and banks are severely eroded, thus contributing to sediment load to Bluff Creek.This project will allow the City of Chanhassen and the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District to restore the physical and biological integrity of Bluff Creek.",,,2014-03-07,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Claire,Bleser,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","8080 Mitchell Rd","Eden Prairie",MN,55344,952-294-5976,cbleser@rpbcwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bluff-creek-bank-and-habitat-restoration,"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
27918,"Burandt Lake Stormwater Reuse System",2014,200000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse Model, developed by EOR","This project resulted in an estimated 6 lb. reduction of phosphorus per year",,70000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",200000,,"Members for Carver County are: ",,"Carver County","Local/Regional Government","The Burandt Lake Stormwater Reuse System (BLSRS) project will install a water reuse system to capture untreated storm water and reduce pollutants entering Burandt Lake. This collaborative project with Carver County, Carver County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), City of Waconia and Independent School District 110 will retain and reuse an estimated 48% of the annual storm water runoff (1.25 million gallons) currently generated from eight acres of adjacent residential neighborhoods. The captured storm water will be used on Waconia High School Football and adjacent ball fields providing the added benefit of water conservation. It will also serve as a model project for students and residents to learn and appreciate the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Burandt Lake is a deep 92 acre lake within the City of Waconia, just downstream of Lake Waconia and discharging to Carver Creek. Increasing the water quality in Burandt Lake will not only help with impairments found within Carver Creek. Burandt Lake was listed as impaired for excess nutrients in 2004. It is estimated that this project coupled with other municipal and residential water quality initiatives currently in operation will result in Burandt Lake being removed from the State Impaired Waters list within the next 10 years.",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Charlie,Sawdey,"Carver County",,,,,952-361-1810,csawdey@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/burandt-lake-stormwater-reuse-system,"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
3651,"BWSR Clean Water Assistance Grants - Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Abatement Grants",2012,1500000,"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. ","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.",,,163780,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",1500000,15034,,0.89,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Funds are to be used to protect, enhance and restore water quality in lakes, rivers and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water. Activities include structural and vegetative practices to reduce runoff and retain water on the land, feedlot water quality projects, SSTS abatement grants for low income individuals, and stream bank, stream channel and shoreline protection projects. For the fiscal year 2012, BWSR awarded 13 local governments with funds to complete 143 projects. More information is available in the detail reports below. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"SSTS Imminent Health Threat Abatement Grant Program - 2012, 2012 CWF - Clean Water Assistance - Map, FY2012 SSTS Abatement Grant Awards_LCC",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Road North","St. Paul","MN ",55155,"(651) 296-3767",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Cass, Dodge, Douglas, Lincoln, Marshall, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Pennington, Pipestone, Rock, St. Louis, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bwsr-clean-water-assistance-grants-subsurface-sewage-treatment-system-ssts-abatement-grants,"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
3957,"Carver County Fecal Coliform Implementation IV",2011,174732,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (b); Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (i)","(i) $1,250,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for targeted nonpoint restoration technical assistance and engineering. At least 93 percent of this amount must be made available for grants. (2011 - Restoration Technical Assistance)","As of January 2011, the technician has made more than 1,000 site visits. From those site visits, over 125 failing septic systems have been updated, over 15 miles of buffers installed, and nearly 50 feedlots inspected in areas sensitive to run-off.","The marketing technician made more than 1,000 site visits. From those site visits, over 125 failing septic systems were updated, over 14 miles of buffers installed, and nearly 50 feedlots inspected in areas sensitive to run-off. ",,52000,,,,,,"Carver County Watershed Management Organization","Local/Regional Government","Carver County has completed a Fecal Coliform Total Maximum Daily Load(TMDL) and Implementation Plan (IP). These efforts define the concentrations and sources of fecal coliform bacteria polluting Carver, Bevens, and SilverCreeks, and the strategies to reduce fecal coliform concentrations to state standards.A Technician was hired with the aid of these grants to fulfill the need for a person to deliver pertinent and useful information to landowners crucial to protecting and restoring Carver County streams.Due to the large area, a targeted approach on a sub-watershed basis was used for site visits. The technician contacts each landowner by mail and then follows up with an on-site visit. During the on-site visit all of the programs that are available to them are outlined and explained. These include buffer strip incentives, septic system upgrades, manure management, wetland restorations, tillage options and any other state or federal program that might work on their particular parcel.As of January 2011, the technician has made more than 1,000 site visits. From those site visits, over 125 failing septic systems have been updated, over 15 miles of buffers installed, and nearly 50 feedlots inspected in areas sensitive to run-off. Many of the visits conducted result in small changes by landowners wanting to do the right thing. These initiatives are showing beneficial results within Carver, Bevens, and Silver Creeks. Initial results after 5 years of the targeted approach for all sub-watersheds have seen decreases ranging from 1-59% in bacteria (E.coli). Carver County will continue to monitor yearly so progress can be tracked.",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"Carver County Fecal Coliform Implementation IV",Greg,Aamodt,"Carver County WMO",,,,,"(952) 361-1804",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/carver-county-fecal-coliform-implementation-iv,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
27931,"Carver County Clean Water Partners Initiative",2014,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Community Partners 2014","Estimated reductions are divided equally between the three targeted areas",,,70000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150000,,,,"Carver County","Local/Regional Government","This project will increase the ability of the Carver County Water Management Organization (CCWMO) to approach local community partners and fund projects that treat stormwater runoff at the source instead of treating stormwater downstream at a regional pond or through other large scale best management practices (BMPs). The CCWMO will target three geographic areas that have demonstrated strong community involvement, effective partner relationships, and support for the goal of improving water quality of locally impaired waters or regionally significant water body. The first targeted area is around the East Creek Chain of Lakes in the City of Chaska, the second is located around Benton Lake in the City of Cologne, and the third within the City of Waconia protecting Lake Waconia, the third largest lake in the Twin Cities metro area and a regionally significant resource. Our goal for these funds is the installation of 6 to 8 projects that aim to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces or provide treatment for previously untreated areas through the use of Low Impact Development Best Management Practices. These practices include, but are not limited to, porous pavement, stormwater re-use, rain gardens, sand-iron filter trenches, bio-swales, and bio-filtration. ",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Charlie,Sawdey,"Carver County",,,,,952-361-1810,csawdey@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/carver-county-clean-water-partners-initiative,"Community Partners pass through, recipient Board unknown at this time ","Community Partners pass through, recipient Board unknown at this time ","Nicole Clapp ",
36681,"Carver County Well Sealing Cost Share",2017,10000,"Well Sealing 2017",,"Seal 15 wells ","Conducted outreach to 125 potential participants. However, no landowner applications were submitted or projects completed. ","achieved some of the proposed outcomes",10000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",10000,,,,"Carver County","Local/Regional Government","The Carver County Planning and Water Management Department (PWM) has an active well sealing cost share program. Following the adoption of the updated County Groundwater Plan in February of 2016, the Carver County Board of Commissioners moved to accelerate the program to encourage landowners to seal abandoned wells. Carver County is looking to supplement existing funds, as demand is expected to increase. With this additional funding, it is the goal of Carver County PWM to seal an additional 15 wells county wide. ",,,,2020-05-13,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Charlie,Sawdey,"Carver County","600 East 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,952-361-1810,csawdey@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River , Mississippi River - Twin Cities, South Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/carver-county-well-sealing-cost-share,"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",
10024658,"CCWMO Feasibility Studies",2023,201991,"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.","Completed feasibility studies with 30% plan sets and engineer's cost estimate to be used to secure future funding to complete the project. For Carp Reduction Study, results in a BWSR Approved Feasibility Study for in-lake management of Carp.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,http://www.co.carver.mn.us/departments/LWS/about_us.asp,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government","CCWMO will oversee four separate feasibility studies with the goal of producing plan sets and cost estimates for future projects, as well as writing a feasibility study that meets all BWSR requirements for the management of carp. Studies included: Chain of Lakes Ravine Study will focus on Big Woods East Ravine that has formed between Hwy 41 and the lake that may threaten the structural integrity of Co Hwy 41, and ravine systems that are effecting the Grace Chain of Lakes; Reitz Lake Northwest Ravine Study for a large ravine system that has contributed to a 1,100 square foot delta within the lake, or roughly 3,500 cubic feet of sediment; Carver Creek Bank Failure Study for a large blowout that occurred in 2012, affecting 7,500 square feet of an outside bank along Carver Creek and has increased in size to impact more than 19,000 square feet; and Benton Lake Carp Reduction Feasibility Study that includes a three year work plan to assess fish populations, rearing locations, carp migrations, and fish biomass. ",,,2022-09-28,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","600 E 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,952-361-1820,tsundby@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ccwmo-feasibility-studies,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10033677,"CCWMO FY25-27 WBIF Grants",2025,470000,"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.","Eagle Lake: One completed feasibility study Lyman Bridge: Based upon Gordon et al (2020), estimated phosphorous reduction for this site is 1 pounds per year and 2 pounds of nitrogen. Big Woods East Ravine: MWI estimated reduction is 8 pounds per year of TP and 19 tons of sediment per year. Carver Creek: Conservative estimates based upon EOR historical review will be 59 pounds of phosphorous per year and 69 tons of sediment per year. ",,,4913,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government","This grant request combines four projects that cover multiple areas around Carver County. Below are recaps for each project. Two ravine systems will have projects around Big Woods Lake in the City of Chaska. The first is a project to remove a pipe and naturalize a stream. This is in conjunction of the Lyman Bridge Project over a large ravine system in the City of Chaska, a 130-foot section of a stream that currently is piped would be daylighted and a more natural stream section would be constructed to help stabilize the ravine around the new bridge. The second project around Big Woods Lake is a ravine stabilization project on the east side of the lake. A feasibility study was completed last year on the design to stabilize this ravine. This project would hard armor the head cut into the ravine, reshape the channel bottom with three grade checks and slope grading. The third project is located in Dahlgren Township along a section of Carver Creek adjacent to County Road 43 to help reduce shear stress at the toe of a 60-foot eroding bank that failed in 2012. A feasibility study was completed last year on options to stabilize this large bank failure. From this study, a project was identified that would move Carver Creek channel 50 feet south of its current location, building a floodplain at the base of the failed bank bluff to reduce the stress of flowing water at the basin of the bluff. Additional tile lines will be added to intercept ground water flow from further destabilizing the bank. The final project is a feasibility study centered on Eagle Lake north of Norwood Young America. Eagle Lake has had high in-lake TP concentrations that are above the state standard with a large wetland complex on the south that may be contributing a large portion of soluble phosphorous. This study will be two pronged, one will study the potential for a n Alum treatment to control internal phosphorus release and the effects of managing curly leaf on internal TP loading. The second area of study will be identifying the amount of soluble phosphorus draining from the south wetland complex into the lake with potential solutions to limit the contribution to the lake.",,,2024-09-10,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street Chaska, MN 55318",Chaska,MN,55318,952-361-1820,tsundby@carvercountymn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ccwmo-fy25-27-wbif-grants,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
18938,"Cedar Lake Watershed Protection and Improvement Project",2013,277900,"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 480 pounds/year.","This restoration reduced an estimated 1,280 lb. of phosphorus per year.",,276300,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",277900,,"Robert Schiefelbein, Jerry Risberg, Mark Kampa, Mary Ellen Wells, Paul DeGree",,"Clearwater River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","In 2002, citizens began to notice severe algal blooms in Cedar Lake, a high value recreational lake with exceptional clarity and fisheries habitat. Clearwater River Watershed District (CRWD) began an intensive monitoring program in 2003 to identify nutrient sources and protect Cedar Lake. Through intensive lake and watershed monitoring, CRWD identified the major source of nutrients to the lake. Three nutrient impaired shallow lakes; Swartout, Albion and Henshaw Lakes, in the upper watershed and impaired wetlands discharge excess amounts of soluble phosphorus. CRWD also identified a suite of in-lake and watershed practices to improve water quality in the impaired shallow lakes to protect Cedar Lake. This project targets reductions to the largest watershed sources of nutrient to Cedar and Swartout Lakes by installing iron sand filters to remove soluble phosphorus currently exported from degraded wetlands and lakes. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Loewen,"Clearwater River Watershed District","Box 481",Annandale,MN,55302,"(320) 274-3935",loewen.dennis@yahoo.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Meeker, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cedar-lake-watershed-protection-and-improvement-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
10022810,"Chaska Creek Remeander Phase 2",2022,283000,"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.","Based on upstream reference reaches and changes observed since the stream was straightened, the re-meander project will reduce total suspended solids by an estimated 4,400 lbs/yr.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government",,,"The project will re-meander approximately 1,100 linear feet of a ditched segment of West Chaska Creek. This is Phase 2 of the project that will connect existing ditch to the constructed meanders from Phase 1 that was completed in 2019. Lengthening the channel will reduce water speeds, lower sheer stress on the banks, reconnect the stream to its floodplain, and reduce the amount of sediment transported downstream. Based on upstream reference reaches and changes observed since the stream was straightened, the re-meander project will reduce total suspended solids by an estimated 4,400 lbs/yr. Secondary benefits include reduction of discharge rates, flood retention, volume reduction, increased habitat for invertebrates, fish, and animals; and a wildlife corridor through a highly industrialized area. ",2022-01-14,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,,tsundby@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/chaska-creek-remeander-phase-2,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
3926,"Completion of Statewide Digital Soil Survey",2012,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to accelerate the completion of county soil survey mapping and Web-based data delivery. 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"".",,2875000,,250000,,,3.21,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW 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. To date, surveys for nearly all counties in the state have been completed. 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 productivity and soil management to building construction. This appropriation will complete the mapping and digitization of soil surveys for Crow Wing, Koochiching, Lake, Cook, and Saint Louis counties. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project, Completion of Statewide Digital Soil Survey, is the last in a series of projects to map and digitize all Minnesota soils. The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) has supported the completion of a statewide soil survey since 1997. ENRTF's contribution of $3.5 million over 17 years leveraged $13.2 million from project partners including cooperating counties, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and the University of Minnesota. Soil surveys contain information essential to the management of natural resources. Soil surveys provide a field-based scientific inventory of soil resources, including soil maps, data about the physical and chemical properties of soils, and information on the potentials and limitations of each soil. Farmers, landowners, builders, county assessors, and natural resource managers depend on soil survey information to conduct business and protect natural resources. This project extended soil maps and data to millions of acres previously lacking comprehensive soil surveys. It is ideal to have 'seamless' soil data coverage regardless of land ownership (county, state, federal, or private). However, gaps exist in soil survey coverage due to these land ownership issues. This project focused on addressing portions of Minnesota with missing digital soils information; e.g., the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the Superior National Forest, and Crow Wing County. At the end of the final mapping phase (NRCS contributions extend to 2016) Pine County and the Grand Portage Reservation will be the only unmapped areas in Minnesota. NRCS intends to map Pine County in the future, funded entirely by the NRCS. The mapping goal for the ENTRF funds was 400,000 acres. NRCS mapped over 2 million acres using ENTRF dollars and Federal funds. This included 207,546 acres in Crow Wing County; 470,000 in Lake and Cook Counties (outside Superior National Forest boundary); 793,725 acres in Lake, Cook, and St. Louis Counties (inside Superior National Forest boundary); and 600,000 in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. All the spatial and tabular data collected during this project will be available on Web Soil Survey: www.websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The data collected during the soil survey field investigations is available to the public via the Web Soil Survey website: www.websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov. The Web Soil Survey is the single authoritative source of up-to-date soils information for selecting sites for development, road building, pipeline corridors, and waste disposal; for pollution control; for minimizing risks to human life and property; and for wildlife management, wetlands identification, and soil or water conservation. The data collected during this project will be posted to Web Soil Survey in January 2015.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"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,"Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access, Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/completion-statewide-digital-soil-survey,,,,
3926,"Completion of Statewide Digital Soil Survey",2013,250000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03c","$250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to accelerate the completion of county soil survey mapping and Web-based data delivery. 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"".",,,,250000,,,3.2,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW 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. To date, surveys for nearly all counties in the state have been completed. 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 productivity and soil management to building construction. This appropriation will complete the mapping and digitization of soil surveys for Crow Wing, Koochiching, Lake, Cook, and Saint Louis counties. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS This project, Completion of Statewide Digital Soil Survey, is the last in a series of projects to map and digitize all Minnesota soils. The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) has supported the completion of a statewide soil survey since 1997. ENRTF's contribution of $3.5 million over 17 years leveraged $13.2 million from project partners including cooperating counties, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), and the University of Minnesota. Soil surveys contain information essential to the management of natural resources. Soil surveys provide a field-based scientific inventory of soil resources, including soil maps, data about the physical and chemical properties of soils, and information on the potentials and limitations of each soil. Farmers, landowners, builders, county assessors, and natural resource managers depend on soil survey information to conduct business and protect natural resources. This project extended soil maps and data to millions of acres previously lacking comprehensive soil surveys. It is ideal to have 'seamless' soil data coverage regardless of land ownership (county, state, federal, or private). However, gaps exist in soil survey coverage due to these land ownership issues. This project focused on addressing portions of Minnesota with missing digital soils information; e.g., the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the Superior National Forest, and Crow Wing County. At the end of the final mapping phase (NRCS contributions extend to 2016) Pine County and the Grand Portage Reservation will be the only unmapped areas in Minnesota. NRCS intends to map Pine County in the future, funded entirely by the NRCS. The mapping goal for the ENTRF funds was 400,000 acres. NRCS mapped over 2 million acres using ENTRF dollars and Federal funds. This included 207,546 acres in Crow Wing County; 470,000 in Lake and Cook Counties (outside Superior National Forest boundary); 793,725 acres in Lake, Cook, and St. Louis Counties (inside Superior National Forest boundary); and 600,000 in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. All the spatial and tabular data collected during this project will be available on Web Soil Survey: www.websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION The data collected during the soil survey field investigations is available to the public via the Web Soil Survey website: www.websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov. The Web Soil Survey is the single authoritative source of up-to-date soils information for selecting sites for development, road building, pipeline corridors, and waste disposal; for pollution control; for minimizing risks to human life and property; and for wildlife management, wetlands identification, and soil or water conservation. The data collected during this project will be posted to Web Soil Survey in January 2015.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"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,"Inventory, Digitization/Online Information Access, Analysis/Interpretation, Mapping","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/completion-statewide-digital-soil-survey,,,,
10002321,"Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) Outreach and Implementation",2018,6000000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08k","$6,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to fund staff at soil and water conservation districts to assist landowners participating in the federal Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. This appropriation is contingent upon receipt of federal funds for implementation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, 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.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Tabor,Hoek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 537-7260",tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program-crep-outreach-and-implementation,,,,
10002324,"Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)",2019,5000000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08l","$2,729,000 in fiscal year 2017 and $5,771,000 the first year and $5,000,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore land under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. This work may be done in cooperation with the federal Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, 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'.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dave,Rickert,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 539-2569",dave.rickert@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program-crep,,,,
10002324,"Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)",2018,13500000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08l","$2,729,000 in fiscal year 2017 and $5,771,000 the first year and $5,000,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore land under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. This work may be done in cooperation with the federal Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, 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.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dave,Rickert,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 539-2569",dave.rickert@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program-crep,,,,
10002324,"Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)",2017,2729000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 08l","$2,729,000 in fiscal year 2017 and $5,771,000 the first year and $5,000,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore land under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515. This work may be done in cooperation with the federal Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2021, 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'.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,"Work Plan",2017-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dave,Rickert,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 539-2569",dave.rickert@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program-crep,,,,
21759,"Conservation Program Technical Assistance Grants",2014,3000000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 04f","$3,000,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to continue providing grants to soil and water conservation districts and other units of local and state government for the employment of staff to reenroll expiring lands into programs for conservation purposes. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2016, 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.",,,,3000000,,,58.20,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","Enrollment of private lands in conservation programs can provide important natural resource and other public benefits by taking the lands out of production so that they can provide various wildlife, water quality, and ecological benefits. This appropriation is enabling the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources to continue to provide grants to local soil and water conservation districts for employment of technical staff to assist private landowners in implementing conservation programs. This effort is expected to assist with the enrollment, retention, and management of 170,000 private acres of grasslands, wetlands, and forests in federal and state conservation programs, particularly in areas expected to lose enrollments in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_04f.pdf,2013-07-01,2016-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Koehler,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-1894",tim.koehler@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-program-technical-assistance,,,,
2915,"Conservation-Based Approach for Assessing Public Drainage Benefits",2012,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to develop an alternative framework to assess drainage benefits on public systems to enhance water conservation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,3.16,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Artificial drainage exists in more than 25% of Minnesota. Runoff contributions from drained lands into these drainage systems contribute pollutants and degrade downstream water quality. Public drainage systems are funded by assessing costs to the lands benefitting from the systems. The current framework upon which these assessments are determined is based on maximizing crop production and does not account for overall water resources impacts, so there is no incentive for landowners to implement conservation practices that reduce runoff contributions to the drainage systems. The Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources is using this appropriation to develop and test an alternative framework for funding public drainage systems that would reduce costs to landowners if they implement conservation strategies that promote infiltration and reduce runoff. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Agricultural drainage provides an essential service to farmers and producers across the Midwest. However, maintenance and improvements of the drainage system are very costly. Landowners are charged via taxation based on the amount of benefits they receive from the drainage system. Currently in Minnesota benefits are determined by professional ditch viewers. Little guidance is provided to them by the drainage code and the process is highly laborious. Benefits are currently assigned per parcel based on discrete benefit classes. Professional judgment is an inherent component of the assessment. The main focus of this project is to investigate potential methods to improve on the current practices. The project was particularly interested in exploring the usefulness of geographic and hydrologic modeling software to automate the process, to objectively identify benefits, and to incorporate conservation practices in assessments. Instead of using the current Minnesota method of discrete benefit classes, the project proposed a new method called the UM method based on drainage volume for each parcel. The UM method does not use professional judgment to assign benefit classes. The method does, however, require an estimate of the surface and subsurface drainage volume for each parcel. Applying these alternative methodologies prior to manual, in field assessments will likely save time and money in the assessment process. Knowledge of the corresponding reductions in drainage depth volume and fraction of benefits per parcel can be utilized as part of the decision making process of applying conservation drainage practices within a watershed. The product of the project was a report, Conservation Based Approach for Assessing Public Drainage Benefits: Final Project Report. It delineates methodologies used, obstacles overcome, and the basis for recommendations. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< At present the information derived from this project will be used for decision making concerning potential future investigation into establishing of viewing practices outlined in the project report. This project was presented to the stakeholder Drainage Work Group (the instigator of the project) once to update the Work Group on its progress, and a second time to make the Work Group aware of the recommendations. No action has been taken by the Drainage Work Group in regard to the recommendations coming from this project.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Al,Kean,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-2907",al.kean@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Planning","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-based-approach-assessing-public-drainage-benefits,,,,
2915,"Conservation-Based Approach for Assessing Public Drainage Benefits",2013,75000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03m","$75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to develop an alternative framework to assess drainage benefits on public systems to enhance water conservation. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,75000,,,3.15,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Artificial drainage exists in more than 25% of Minnesota. Runoff contributions from drained lands into these drainage systems contribute pollutants and degrade downstream water quality. Public drainage systems are funded by assessing costs to the lands benefitting from the systems. The current framework upon which these assessments are determined is based on maximizing crop production and does not account for overall water resources impacts, so there is no incentive for landowners to implement conservation practices that reduce runoff contributions to the drainage systems. The Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources is using this appropriation to develop and test an alternative framework for funding public drainage systems that would reduce costs to landowners if they implement conservation strategies that promote infiltration and reduce runoff. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Agricultural drainage provides an essential service to farmers and producers across the Midwest. However, maintenance and improvements of the drainage system are very costly. Landowners are charged via taxation based on the amount of benefits they receive from the drainage system. Currently in Minnesota benefits are determined by professional ditch viewers. Little guidance is provided to them by the drainage code and the process is highly laborious. Benefits are currently assigned per parcel based on discrete benefit classes. Professional judgment is an inherent component of the assessment. The main focus of this project is to investigate potential methods to improve on the current practices. The project was particularly interested in exploring the usefulness of geographic and hydrologic modeling software to automate the process, to objectively identify benefits, and to incorporate conservation practices in assessments. Instead of using the current Minnesota method of discrete benefit classes, the project proposed a new method called the UM method based on drainage volume for each parcel. The UM method does not use professional judgment to assign benefit classes. The method does, however, require an estimate of the surface and subsurface drainage volume for each parcel. Applying these alternative methodologies prior to manual, in field assessments will likely save time and money in the assessment process. Knowledge of the corresponding reductions in drainage depth volume and fraction of benefits per parcel can be utilized as part of the decision making process of applying conservation drainage practices within a watershed. The product of the project was a report, Conservation Based Approach for Assessing Public Drainage Benefits: Final Project Report. It delineates methodologies used, obstacles overcome, and the basis for recommendations. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< At present the information derived from this project will be used for decision making concerning potential future investigation into establishing of viewing practices outlined in the project report. This project was presented to the stakeholder Drainage Work Group (the instigator of the project) once to update the Work Group on its progress, and a second time to make the Work Group aware of the recommendations. No action has been taken by the Drainage Work Group in regard to the recommendations coming from this project.",,"Final Report",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Al,Kean,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-2907",al.kean@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Inventory, Planning","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/conservation-based-approach-assessing-public-drainage-benefits,,,,
36655,"County Ditch #6 BMPs",2017,120935,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(k)",,"43 tons of sediment/year and 20 lbs of phosphorus/year","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 97.2 lbs of phosphorus and 90.8 tons of sediment.","achieved proposed outcomes",30234,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",120935,,,,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this project is to install prioritized and targeted best management practices on the Carver County Ditch #6 drainage system that drains directly into Bevens Creek. Bevens Creek does not meet state water quality standards for sediment. The goal of the project is to install 6 grade stabilization structures, 5 grassed waterways, and 2 water and sediment control basins that have been identified through GIS LIDAR applications and field verified along with landowner support. The project is estimated to reduce sediment loading by 43 tons and phosphorus loading by 20 pounds per year. ",,,,2020-07-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver SWCD","11360 Highway 212, Suite 6",Cologne,MN,553228020,952-466-5235,mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/county-ditch-6-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 ","Marcey Westrick",
18999,"Crow River Gully Stabilization to Reduce Turbidity",2013,98300,"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 260 pounds/year and Sediment by 226 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 311 lb. of phosphorus per year, 276 tons of sediment per year, and 509 tons of soil lost per year",,33550,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",98300,1100,"Mark McNamara, Judith Kelly, Mike Zieska, Mary Wetter, Duane Dahlman",0.2,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with the Crow River Organization of Water (CROW) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service on this comprehensive sediment reduction project to focus on stabilizing five of the most active gully erosion sites on the Crow River. A LiDAR study and follow up field inspection identified 15 priority sites within the study area. This particular area was chosen due to the high level of turbidity and low dissolved oxygen within this stretch of the Crow River. This project will drastically reduce the amount of sediment, 226 tons per year, and phosphorus, 261 pounds per year, being exported from the targeted stretch of the Crow River by constructing grade stabilization structures at the headward eroding tops of these gullies. The installed practices will stop the gullies' advancement and thus help to heal the lower stretch over time. This project is targeting the upper one third of the area located in Wright County with the lower two thirds to be assessed for future projects while using the original five sites as examples for future potential project land owners. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","311 Brighton Ave S, Suite C",Buffalo,MN,55313,"(763) 682.1933",luke.johnson@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-river-gully-stabilization-reduce-turbidity,"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
14309,"Crow River Channel Management",2012,66580,"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.","Streambank Stabilization - Lower Crow River Proposed Reductions: 416 tons/year Sediment","This project has achieved estimated pollution reductions of 491 lbs/yr of phosphorus, 578 tons/yr sediment (TSS), and 578 tons/yr soil loss reduction.",,125000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",66580,440,,0.03,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","The Crow River is a major river system in Wright County that is of local and regional significance. It is a major recreation area in its own right but also flows into the Mississippi River 20 miles from the Minneapolis Drinking Water Plant intake. Elevated sediment levels in the river increases the cost of treating the river water and threatens fisheries habitat. This project focuses on an 800 foot streambank identified as a major contributor of sedment in the lower reach of the Crow River. In addition to stabilizing the streambank, the stream channel will also be improved to more efficiently transport sediment, reducing downstream erosion. The results of this project are estimated to reduce sediment to the river by 416 tons per year. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Kerry,Saxton,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","311 Brighton Ave Ste C ",Buffalo,"MN ",55313,"(763) 682-1933 x3",kerry.saxton@mn.nacdnet.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-river-channel-management,"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; ","Qualifications: 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
10030956,"Crow Wing County Well Sealing and Groundwater Protection",2024,30000,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (b)","(b) $8,500,000 the first year and $8,500,000 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 outcomes will be the count of wells sealed within the metrics above, measuring if grant funds were spent in each priority areas, and the number of property owners targeted with promotional advertising of the grant through direct mailings.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,,"Crow Wing County","Local/Regional Government",,,"A large portion of Crow Wing County, the Pine River Watershed, and the Mississippi-Brainerd Watershed include areas of surficial sand aquifers and high water tables. Because of rapid infiltration of water through sandy soils in the aquifer, it is more sensitive to contamination than deeper, buried aquifers. Unused and abandoned wells can provide a direct path for surface water runoff, contaminated water, or other improperly disposed of waste to reach an uncontaminated groundwater source. Properly sealing these wells is one of the most important things landowners can do to protect our groundwater. Crow Wing County, in cooperation with the municipalities within the County, the Pine River watershed, and the Mississippi-Brainerd Watershed, plan to continue its successful well sealing program that will use a ranking criteria to seal unused / abandon wells up to a maximum of $1,000 in cost-share funds per well. The total amount of funding requested is $30,000 which is estimated to allow for the sealing of 80-100 wells. Cost-share well sealing will be ranked by the following criteria: 90% for wells in the Pine River Watershed and Mississippi-Brainerd Watershed in surficial sand aquafer; 75% for those not in the Pine River watershed or Mississippi-Brainerd Watershed, but within a surficial sand aquafer in Crow Wing County; 50% for any other wells sealed in Crow Wing County. This grant has a minimum of 10% match required, and that match will be covered through property owners covering the cost of the well sealing beyond what's identified in the ranking criteria. ",2024-01-25,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Chris,Pence,"Crow Wing County","326 Laurel Street Suite 22",Brainerd,MN,56401-3590,218-824-1125,chris.pence@crowwing.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault",,"Crow Wing River, Mississippi River - Brainerd, Mississippi River - Sartell, Pine River, Rum River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-wing-county-well-sealing-and-groundwater-protection,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
33664,"Crow River Gully Stabilization to Reduce Turbidity Phase Two",2015,143625,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"Two wastewater facilitators are proposed, resulting in pollution reductions for BOD, TSS, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 328 lbs of phosphorus and 236 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",65850,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",263400,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",3.07,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with the Crow River Organization of Waters (CROW) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on phase two of this comprehensive sediment reduction project to focus on stabilizing five of the most active gully erosion sites in targeted subwatersheds on the North Fork Crow River, as well as use the installed best management practices to help promote future conservation practices. These particular locations were chosen due to the high level of turbidity and low dissolved oxygen within that stretch of the North Fork Crow River. This project will drastically reduce the amount of sediment (225 tons per year) and phosphorus (250 pounds per year) runoff from the targeted stretch of the Crow River.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-river-gully-stabilization-reduce-turbidity-phase-two,"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
36656,"Crow River Gully Stabilization to Reduce Turbidity Phase Three",2017,189750,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b) ","$10,187,000 the first year and $10,188,000 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.","315 tons of sediment/year and 350 lbs of phosphorus/year","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 248.87 pounds of Phosphorus, 165.69 tons of Sediment, 270.94 tons of Soil Loss. This was also completed Elfmann's Basins - Wright SWCD: Three water and sediment control basins were installed as designed. ","Achieved most proposed outcomes",148025,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",189750,7389,"Members for Wright SWCD are: Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Mark Mcnamara, Mary Wetter, Michael Zieska",0.21,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District has partnered with the Crow River Organization of Water and the Natural Resources Conservation Service on phase three of a comprehensive sediment reduction project that focuses on stabilizing seven of the most active gully erosion sites on the North Fork Crow River. These seven areas were chosen due to the high level of turbidity and low dissolved oxygen within that stretch of the North Fork Crow River, which has led to biological and turbidity impairments. This project will drastically reduce the amount of sediment and phosphorus being exported from this targeted stretch of the Crow River. ",,,2017-01-26,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-river-gully-stabilization-reduce-turbidity-phase-three,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
34168,"Crow River E. Coli Reduction Through Feedlot Compliance",2016,270000,"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","Data development","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 919 lbs of BOD, 4133 lbs COD, 2.07E+15 E. Coli, and 228 lbs nitrogen.","Achieved proposed outcomes",37600,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",150400,1020,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",1.13,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (Wright SWCD) has partnered with the Crow River Organization of Waters (CROW), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Wright County Planning and Zoning on this bacterial impairment reduction project to bring feedlot operations into compliance in the targeted North Fork Crow River (NFCR) impaired Unnamed Creek watershed. An analysis of the NFCR TMDL for Bacteria, Nutrients, and Turbidity was done to determine the area to be prioritized for further review of livestock operations in order to reduce the E. coli levels to meet the state standard. The largest operations, those over 250 animal units were reviewed for compliance and found that one facility within the E. coli impaired watershed was non-compliant. A preliminary plan has been drafted by NRCS engineers that will bring this feedlot into compliance and allow them move from daily hauling and land applying manure to strategic application by incorporating a manure lagoon into the plan.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"Mississippi River - St. Cloud, North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/crow-river-e-coli-reduction-through-feedlot-compliance,"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
34226,"Development of a Terrain Based Water Quality Model for the Carver County Water Management Organization",2016,31000,"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","The outcome of this project will be a comprehensive document for guiding the targeting of wetland restorations resulting in measurable water quality and flood reduction benefits for priority resources. ",,,7750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",31000,,"Members for Carver County WMO are: ",0.12,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government","Carver County has identified water quality improvement of Carver, Bevens and Silver Creek as a water management priority. This project will identify storage or wetland restoration sites that are highly effective at reducing pollutant loading to downstream impaired waters using high-resolution Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data and Geographic Information System (GIS) processes. The watershed landscape has been highly modified for agricultural production land development; less than 50 percent of pre-settlement wetland acres remain in Carver County. The creation of runoff storage is a viable tool to improve water quality in Carver, Bevens and Silver Creek. While there are potentially many restoration sites, the water quality impact from an individual site depends on the site's physical characteristics, watershed size, and land use. These factors impact sediment and nutrient loading and removal effectiveness of wetland restorations and storage practices. Potential sites that are evaluated now are done so opportunistically without a watershed wide evaluation of their effectiveness. The project will allow Carver County to prioritize sites and pursue the most effective storage and wetland restoration sites to accelerate implementation. The outcome of this project will be a comprehensive document for guiding the targeting of wetland restorations resulting in measurable water quality and flood reduction benefits for priority resources.",,,2016-01-22,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Charlie,Sawdey,"Carver County WMO","600 East 4th Street",Chaska,MN,55318,952-361-1810,csawdey@co.carver.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-terrain-based-water-quality-model-carver-county-water-management-organization,"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
33670,"Downtown Chanhassen BMP Retrofit Assessment",2015,48000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"We estimate that by implementation of up to 20 bacteria reduction practices, bacteria will be reduced by approximately 30 percent or 15,721,900 10^9 Colony Forming Units (CFUs) per year. This reduction will help to rectify the impairment which currently results in a recreational hazard. These practices will coincidentally also reduce levels of nutrients and sediment in the river working to improve water clarity which is adding to the turbidity impairment in the river . Should effectiveness monitoring indicate that bacteria levels are not meeting standards at the end of the grant cycle (although the plan is to maintain the pasture and manure management program even after the grant term) the ERWA will continue to move forward with additional bacteria reduction activities identified in the ERWA TMDL such as working with the County to identify and upgrade leaking septic systems.","Stormwater best management practice retrofit assessment was successfully completed.","Achieved proposed outcomes",15000,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",60000,1540,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.41,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","The downtown Chanhassen stormwater best management practice (BMP) retrofit assessment project will reduce watershed phosphorus loads to Rice Marsh Lake and improve the water quality in downstream Lake Riley, impaired for excess nutrients. This project will identify innovative BMP retrofit opportunities that target soluble phosphorus and promote infiltration and groundwater recharge within this highly-developed area. The downtown Chanhassen BMP retrofit assessment project will be performed in partnership with the City of Chanhassen.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Claire,Bleser,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","14500 Martin Drive","Eden Prairie",MN,55344,952-294-5976,cbleser@rpbcwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/downtown-chanhassen-bmp-retrofit-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
10003494,"Drainage Records Modernization and Statewide Geographic Information System Database",2015,230000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c","$230,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to develop a template and Web-based geographic information system (GIS) database portal to facilitate statewide modernization of public drainage records under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103E, and integrate new specifications into existing drainage records modernization guidelines. 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.",,,,230000,,,2.3,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","There are currently more than 21,000 miles of drainage ditches and many thousands of miles of subsurface tile located throughout Minnesota and overseen by over 100 different local drainage authorities. Historically public records of these drainage systems have been maintained primarily in hard copy following differing protocols depending on local requirements. However, this antiquated approach limits the usability and accessibility of public drainage records creating various challenges for drainage management efforts. Modernizing drainage records involves creating and cataloguing electronic copies of the records. While many drainage authorizes have begun at least some level of modernization, there is still much work to be done. The Board of Water and Soil Resources is using this appropriation to establish a standardized information system to house public drainage records in a consistent manner that integrates the data with overall statewide GIS data. The system will facilitate increased accessibility and usability to drainage records and benefit water planning, modeling, and management efforts.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_05c.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Gillette,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-8287",tim.gillette@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/drainage-records-modernization-and-statewide-geographic-information-system-database-0,,,,
10002263,"Drainage Records Modernization Cost Share - Phase II",2018,540000,"M.L. 2017, Chp. 96, Sec. 2, Subd. 03g","$540,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to facilitate statewide modernization of public drainage records under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 103E, and integrate new specifications into existing drainage records modernization guidelines through matching cost-share grants to drainage authorities. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2020, 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.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,"Final Report",2017-07-01,2020-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Hiles,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","11 Civic Center Plaza, Ste 300",Mankato,MN,56001,"(507) 766-9818",mark.hiles@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/drainage-records-modernization-cost-share-phase-ii,,,,
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
10022966,"FY2020-2021 BdS-Mustinka Watershed Based Implementation Funding",2021,1064522,"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.","Reduce 4,241 tons/yr of sediment (Exceed 10-year goal; 13% of long-term goal), reduce 321.6 lbs/yr total phosphorus (63% of 10-yr goal), target 500 acres for soil health practices (48% of 10-yr goal), 6 miles of ditch retrofit (8% of 10-year goal)","This project funded 132 agricultural best management practices, 742 acres of cover crops, and stream stabilization work in the Bois de Sioux-Mustinka watershed. The work resulted in a reduction of 841 tons/year of sediment, 496 pounds/year of phosphorus, and 1,530 lbs/year of nitrogen reduction. Funds also paid for sealing two wells and for stabilization and restoration work on Lake Traverse Water Quality Improvement Project (i.e., Traverse County Ditch 52) including permanently protecting adjacent riparian areas. The grant covered costs for staff to design and engineer projects and work with landowners, including targeted outreach to landowners in priority areas. Work was done in in priority areas identified in the plan and addressed sediment loading, which is a priority issue in the plan. Work was completed on schedule. Clean Water Funds provided leverage for the partnership to pursue and secure additional grant funds totaling $2,083,182 from the Red River Watershed Management Board and the MN Department of Natural Resources. The Bois de Sioux Watershed District contributed $1,037,150 in locally levied dollars toward the Lake Traverse Water Quality Improvement Project. ","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",123462,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",1064522,14000,"Allen Wold, Benjamin Brutlag, Doug Dahlen, Jason Beyer, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Scott Gillespie, Steve Schmidt, Steven Deal",0.960727969,"Bois de Sioux WD","Local/Regional Government",,,"Funding is prioritized to projects and practices within the Lake Traverse-BdS River and Rabbit River planning regions. The BdSWD has 3 CIPs within these planning regions in various phases of construction; the Lake Traverse Water Quality Improvement Project (LTWQIP), the Doran Creek Rehabilitation project and Judicial Ditch #6 Water Quality Retrofit project. Proposed CIP funding will be used for either construction of eligible water quality improvements or project development to further progress towards construction. Structural and no-structural agricultural practices are prioritized to these planning regions and targeted to contributing catchments of these CIPs to maximize effectiveness. Sediment is a priority issue within the Plan. The 10-yr sediment reduction goal for these planning regions is 1,350 tons / year, as estimated by PTMApp. Targeted projects are estimated to reduce 4,241.3 tons/year of sediment (exceeding the 10-year goal; 13% of the long-term goal). Total phosphorus is also a priority issue within the Plan. The 10-yr total phosphorus reduction goal for these planning regions is 510 pounds / year, as estimated by PTMApp. Targeted projects are estimated to reduce 321.6 pounds/year of total phosphorus (63% of 10-year goal).Agriculture is the dominant land use in the BdS-Mustinka watershed and soil health is a plan priority. The 10-year soil health goal for these planning regions is to implement soil health management practices on 1,041 acres. This workplan targets 500 acres, mostly in the Rabbit River planning region for practices. This accomplishes 48% of the plan's 10-year soil health goal for these regions.Ditch system instability and inadequacy is a critical issue throughout the watershed. The 10-year goal for these planning regions is to stabilize 75 miles of public drainage systems during 103E repair/improvement proceedings. Targeted WQ retrofit projects will stabilize 6 miles of public drainage systems, meeting 8% of the 10-year goal.",2021-03-19,2024-09-25,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jamie,Beyer,"Bois de Sioux WD","704 S Highway 75 Wheaton, MN 56296",Wheaton,MN,56296,320-563-4185,bdswd@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy2020-2021-bds-mustinka-watershed-based-implementation-funding,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10024666,"FY2023 BdS-Mustinka WBIF",2023,1064522,"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 3,725 tons/yr of sediment (Exceed 10-year goal; 12% of long-term goal), reduce 196 lbs/yr total phosphorus (46% of 10-yr goal), target 700 acres for soil health practices (69% of 10-yr goal).",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Bois de Sioux WD are: Allen Wold, Benjamin Brutlag, Doug Dahlen, Jason Beyer, Jerome Deal, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Scott Gillespie, Steve Schmidt",1.74,"Bois de Sioux WD","Local/Regional Government","Funding is prioritized to structural and non-structural practices within the Upper Mustinka and Fivemile Creek planning regions. In addition, a primary goal will be to complete a feasibility study for the Fivemile Creek Restoration as well as completion of the final phase of the Lake Traverse Water Quality Improvement Project. The BdSWD will focus on 4 CIPs within the Bois de Sioux River planning regions; WCD Sub-1, WCD 35 and WCD 20 & 25 drainage retrofit projects. Proposed CIP funding will be used for either construction of eligible water quality improvements or project development to further progress towards construction. Structural and non-structural agricultural practices are prioritized to these planning regions and targeted to contributing catchments of these CIPs to maximize effectiveness. Sediment is a priority issue within the Plan. The 10-yr sediment reduction goal for these planning regions is 1,470 tons / year, as estimated by PTMApp. Targeted projects are estimated to reduce 3,725 tons/year of sediment (exceeding the 10-year goal; 12% of the long-term goal). Total phosphorus is also a priority issue within the Plan. The 10-yr total phosphorus reduction goal for these planning regions is 430 pounds / year, as estimated by PTMApp. Targeted projects are estimated to reduce 196 pounds/year of total phosphorus (46% of 10-year goal). Agriculture is the dominant land use in the BdS-Mustinka watershed and soil health is a plan priority. The 10-year soil health goal for these planning regions is to implement soil health management practices on 1,008 acres. This workplan targets management practice adoption on 700 acres. This accomplishes 69% of the plan's 10-year soil health goal for these regions. ",,,2022-08-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jamie,Beyer,"Bois de Sioux WD","704 S Highway 75",Wheaton,MN,56296,320-563-4185,bdswd@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy2023-bds-mustinka-wbif,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10033678,"FY2025 BdS & Mustinka WBIF",2025,1594226,"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.","Dependent upon final location of project sites, estimates - Ag Practices: Filtration/Storage/Protection will result in reduction of 45 tons sed and 33 lbs total phos. Non-Structural Practices will result in increased 320 acres of soil health, reduction of 30 tons sed and 47 lbs phos. Multipurpose Drainage Mgt and Protection Practices will result in reduction of 90 tons sed and 450 lbs total phos. Shoreline BMPs will result in a reduction of 127 tons sed and 127 lbs total phosph. Septic System Improvements will increase the # of compliant systems by 4. Urban Stormwater Prac. will result in a reduction of 0.25 tons sed and 0.25 lbs total phos. Well Sealing is being used as a placeholder, in case an opportunity arises; will be measured in an increase in compliant systems. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",307,,"Allen Wold, Benjamin Brutlag, Doug Dahlen, Jason Beyer, Jerome Deal, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Scott Gillespie, Steve Schmidt",1.73,"Bois de Sioux WD","Local/Regional Government","This is the third round of watershed based implementation funds to be shared by up to 13 LGU's between the Bois de Sioux River and Mustinka River watersheds. These funds are to implement grant eligible components of the 2021 - 2030 Joint Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. Activities for this grant application are diverse, reflecting activities planned to improve water quality to and within legal drainage systems, streams, and lakes in the Bois de Sioux and Mustinka River watersheds. Funded practices to include Ag Practices: Filtration/Storage/Protection, Non-Structural Practices, Stream Restoration Development, Multipurpose Drainage Management and Protection Practices, Shoreline BMPs, Septic System Improvements, Urban Stormwater Practices, Well Sealing, Grant Administration, Project Development, Technical Support/Engineering.",,,2024-08-28,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jamie,Beyer,"Bois de Sioux WD","704 S Highway 75 Wheaton, MN 56296",Wheaton,MN,56296,320-563-4185,bdswd@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy2025-bds-mustinka-wbif,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033689,"FY24 Chippewa River Watershed Watershed-Based Implementation Funding",2025,2163227,"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.","These projects will provide an estimated annual load reduction of 82.77 lbs. Phosphorus, 629 tons of TSS, 112.50 Soil, 3 lbs Nitrogen, and 63,000,000,000,000,000 Fecal Coliform saved. In addition the proposed number of practices will equal 40 erosion and sediment control practices, 2-3 streambank/shoreline practices (880 linear feet of restoration), 1 feedlot project, and 1 urban stormwater project. We will also complete 2 lake feasibility studies.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,5.23,"Chippewa River Watershed Association","Local/Regional Government","The Chippewa River Watershed planning partnership has based its comprehensive watershed management plan (CWMP) on six planning regions. Each planning region has a list of prioritized and targeted resource concerns, measurable goals, and implementation actions. Implementation actions will be focused based on the CWMP on the highest and medium priority practices in locations within each planning region, which were prioritized based on local concerns, programs, etc. The Chippewa River CWMP identifies on page 5-4 figure 5-3 a comprehensive priority rank of subwatersheds within each planning region. Watershed Based Implementation Funds (WBIF) will be utilized to implement plan actions through installation of best management practices (BMPs) and land management practices, providing funding assistance for partner technical/engineering assistance and project development, filling known data gaps, and increasing education and awareness. These practices have been categorized in each planning region. Examples of structural practices utilized to meet load reductions include grade stabilization structures, water and sediment control basins, grassed waterways, alternative intakes, shoreline and streambank restorations, feedlot projects, terraces, and urban stormwater practices, as examples. These funds will be utilized to fund the purchase of a portion of one no-till drill. The funds will be utilized based on the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) priorities and as reviewed and approved by the Technical Advisory Committee using best professional judgement. These projects will provide an estimated annual load reduction of 82.77 lbs. Phosphorus, 629 tons of TSS, 3 lbs Nitrogen, and 63,000,000,000,000,000 Fecal Coliform saved. In addition the proposed number of practices will equal 40 erosion and sediment control practices, 2-3 streambank/shoreline practices (880 linear feet of restoration), 1 feedlot project, and 1 urban stormwater project. We will also complete 2 lake feasibility studies.",,,2024-11-15,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Holly,Kovarik,"Chippewa River Watershed Association","1680 Franklin Street North Glenwood, MN 56334",Glenwood,MN,56334,320-269-2139,holly.kovarik@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Swift",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fy24-chippewa-river-watershed-watershed-based-implementation-funding,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10027189,"Granite Lake External Load Reduction as Modelled by PTMApp 3.0",2022,175000,"The Laws of Minnesota 2021 First Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Section 6","(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.","This grant will implement projects and practices prioritized and targeted using PTMApp. We estimate that these practices will reduce the external sediment load by 300 tons/year and the external total phosphorus load by 51 lbs/year.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Jeff Burns, Duane Dahlman, William Daluge, Chris Uecker, Michael Zieska",0.204022989,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The purpose of this grant application is to implement effective practices identified in the Granite Lake watershed using PTMApp. The project area is based on the drainage area to Granite Lake. The watershed is in northwest Wright County and is encompassed by Albion Township. The goal of this application is to improve the quality of water entering Granite Lake by reducing total suspended solids and total phosphorous through construction of best management practices. This watershed has been the target of several modelling efforts. An assessment, conducted in 2017, used PTMApp version 2.0.27, in 2021 new data became available as part of the North Fork Crow Watershed rerun with version 3.0.0271. The models were combined with SWCD staff review of locations to determine the feasibility of the practices PTMApp generated. Based on PTMApp output data and staff assessments, 10 water and sediment control basins were chosen to further investigate and prioritize for possible installation, 1 wetland restoration is being targeted in the watershed but the magnitude of the project requires collaboration of multiple landowners and funding sources. Additionally, staff set a goal of 100 acres of source reduction practices (cover crops, no till, prescribed grazing, etc.). Using this grant we intend to continue working with agricultural producer and landowners to implement practices generated by PTMApp. It is estimated that if the 10 water and sediment control basins are built and 100 acres of source reduction are implemented it would reduce the amount of sediment for Granite lake by 192 tons/year from structural practices and 108 tons/year from source reduction and the amount total phosphorus by 33 lbs TP/year from structural practices and 18 lbs TP/year from source reduction. ",2022-04-15,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/granite-lake-external-load-reduction-modelled-ptmapp-30,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022761,"Grow As You Know- Sauk River",2021,38351,"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.","At minimum, 600 ac of cover crops will be installed resulting in reductions of 33 lbs./ac/yr P and 8 ton/ac/yr Tss. Final reductions will be calculated using MN P Index, BWSR Sheet/Rill and Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS) tools, as applicable.","613 acres of cover crop were planted. 72 tons of soil and 134 tons TSS saved.","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",13678,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",38351,598,"Barb James, Dale Katterhagen, Larry Bebus, Tom Williamson, Wayne Wendel",0.070402299,"Todd SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The goal of this application is to reduce total phosphorous (TP) and sediment (Tss) in lakes within the headwater and upper regions of the Sauk River Watershed. Our mission, along with our partners and farmers, will be to assist landowners with consultation guidance and costs associated with planting, managing, and maintaining effective cover crops on the landscape. There are three zones of cover crop priority within the Sauk River Headwater and Upper Watershed Management Units. The two most critical zones in which the majority of promotion and technical efforts will be targeted are, first, the Lake Osakis Management District and second, the Todd and Douglas County portions of the Sauk Lake Management District. The third zone, the Adley District, serves as a protection area. The work plan will provide selected landowners with ongoing consultation, mentorship, and differentiated training in cover crops and field assessment, while placing a minimum of 600 new acres under successful cover crops between April 2021 and the grant expiration date. At minimum, reductions of 33 lbs/ac/yr P and 8 tons/ac/yr TSS will be achieved. Final reductions will be calculated using the MN P Index, the BWSR Sheet/Rill calculator and the Wind Erosion Prediction System (WEPS), as applicable. Staff capacity for the project consists of four farm conservation staff, one administrator, one local certified agronomist, three soil health mentors, and other supporting agency staff and supervisors. ",2021-02-25,2024-02-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Katterhagen,"Todd SWCD","215 1st Ave S Ste 104 Long Prairie, MN 56347","Long Prairie",MN,56347,320-732-2644,sarah.katterhagen@co.todd.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Douglas, Todd",,"Sauk River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grow-you-know-sauk-river,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
36662,"Identifying Best Management Practices and Barriers to Adoption",2017,58000,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"- Estimated 156 CNMPs/Feedlot Projects and CNMPs - 3,120 pounds of phosphorus per year - 10,140 pounds of nitrogen per year - Eliminate backlog of farmers waiting for CNMP","Contracted with Freshwater Society to plan and faciliate outreach meeting, and draft report. Key takeaways include: Take-aways from the Agriculture and Groundwater Report at the EOT SWCD retreat. 1.Education and outreach to non-farmers. Need to better tell the story of practices implemented by farmers and some of the challenges they face. 2.Field days and tours are needed to promote practices. Showcase where practices are proven to work in our area. 3.Need to facilitate peer to peer learning/sharing opportunities. 4.Education and information on new technologies and how to make sense of information or data from them. 5.SWCD should invest time in forming new partnerships with co-ops, agronomists etc. 6.Research needs to be conducted on local levels 7.Financial incentives or having trial equipment available to reduce the financial risk of making changes. ","Achieved proposed outcomes",,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this project is to identify effective irrigation and nutrient management best management practices and technologies and the barriers that prevent irrigators, producers, and other agricultural partners from adopting them in Otter Tail County. The primary goal is to reduce nitrate in areas where groundwater is susceptible to contamination as mapped by The Minnesota Department of Health by identifying effective BMPs and addressing the barriers to their adoption.",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Benjamin,Underhill,"Otter Tail, East SWCD",,,,,"218-346-4260 x 120",ben.underhill@eotswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena",,"Bois de Sioux River, Buffalo River, Chippewa River, Crow Wing River, Leech Lake River, Long Prairie River, Mississippi River - Brainerd, Mississippi River - Headwaters, Mustinka River, Otter Tail River, Pomme de Terre River, Redeye River, Sauk River, Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/identifying-best-management-practices-and-barriers-adoption,"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
10033992,"Integrating Habitat and Clean Water Phase 2",2024,3269000,"ML 2023, Ch. 40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(m)","$3,269,000 the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore and enhance wildlife habitat identified in One Watershed, One Plan for stacked benefit to wildlife and clean water. Up to $85,000 of the amount 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 - Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species. A summary of the total number of forest land secured under easement through this appropriation will be reported. We expect sustained populations of endangered, threatened, special concern and game species as these easements are secured. On-site inspections are performed every three years and compliance checks are performed in the other two years to ensure maintained outcomes. 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. Stream to bluff habitat restoration and enhancement will keep water on the land to slow runoff and degradation of aquatic habitat - A summary of forest acres 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",,,,,3242200,26800,,0.26,BWSR,"State Government","Funds for RIM conservation easements build on Clean Water Fund (CWF) investments for restoration and protection projects that ""stack"" habitat and clean water benefits. Projects will be identified in watershed plans developed through BWSR's One Watershed, One Plan program, in which local governments strategically set priorities for clean water and habitat, target implementation, and set measurable goals. BWSR currently distributes CWF dollars to partnerships with approved plans for water quality projects. By offering a more comprehensive funding package, BWSR aims to incentivize local partnerships to focus on more multi-benefit solutions that use the Legacy funds at their full potential.","A RIM easement program will be established for land protection priorities identified in comprehensive watershed management plans (""watershed plans"") developed through BWSR's One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) program. Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) dollars will be strategically paired with CWF dollars for implementation that stacks habitat and water quality benefits in priority areas as identified by watershed-based partnerships of local and tribal governments. Through the 1W1P program, partnerships of soil and water conservation districts, counties, and watershed districts identify priorities for watershed protection and restoration, set measurable goals, and commit to targeted implementation actions (municipal and tribal governments may also participate in local planning). State agencies (BWSR, DNR, MDA, MDH, MPCA, EQB) are advisors in the planning process and partners in implementation. Watershed plans are comprehensive: they address water quality, water quantity, groundwater, drinking water, habitat, recreation, and more. Once BWSR approves a watershed plan, we grant dollars from the CWF for actions in the plan that address water quality concerns identified in the watershed plan. BWSR's vision is for this water quality funding to be stable and reliable for the life of the Legacy Fund. An important piece of this vision is to streamline the administrative burdens for local governments associated with applying for and reporting on grants while maintaining appropriate oversight of state funds. This allows implementers to spend more time doing what they do best: implementation. A BWSR RIM easement program dedicated for watershed plans would similarly reduce the number of individual proposals submitted to the LSOHC by local governments. Millions of dollars are spent on projects from both the CWF and the OHF that focus primarily on a singular set of goals: water quality or habitat. Resource professionals and fund managers know that while many of those projects have a primary purpose, they achieve multiple benefits to varying degrees. Managers of both funds have expressed a desire to be more intentional about spending Legacy funds to achieve habitat and water quality simultaneously. Furthermore, the state's current easement programs are limited - either to a specific resource type or focused geographic area. There is tremendous opportunity to do more strategic, multi-benefit work. Through this new RIM program, BWSR would offer a more comprehensive set of funding opportunities, and therefore support more holistic, comprehensive implementation. OHF dollars would allow partnerships to meet land protection goals to maintain and enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitats while simultaneously using CWF money to address water quality in the same sub-watersheds (where needed) with actions like agricultural and urban best management practices, septic system upgrades, well sealing, shoreland restoration, stream stabilization and connectivity fixes, and more. BWSR will establish a scoring and ranking system to evaluate easement requests from partnerships with approved watershed plans (we anticipate at least 30 approved plans by the time funding is available). The scoring and ranking approach will incorporate plan priorities, the degree to which projects are paired with Clean Water Fund dollars, and progress toward measurable goals set by local partnerships.",,2023-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kevin,Roth,BWSR,"110 Second Street South Suite 307","Waite Park",MN,56387,651-539-2521,kevin.roth@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Grant, Marshall, Meeker, Mower, Pennington","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Southeast Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/integrating-habitat-and-clean-water-phase-2-4,,,,
10033394,"Integrating Habitat and Clean Water",2023,2358000,"ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(b)","$2,358,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore and enhance wildlife habitat identified in One Watershed, One Plan for stacked benefit to wildlife and clean water. Up to $65,000 of the total amount 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 proposed acquisitions must be included as part of the required accomplishment plan.","Forestlands are protected from development and fragmentation - Healthy populations of endangered, threatened, and special concern species as well as more common species. A summary of the total number of forest land secured under easement through this appropriation will be reported. We expect sustained populations of endangered, threatened, special concern and game species as these easements are secured. On-site inspections are performed every three years and compliance checks are performed in the other two years to ensure maintained outcomes. 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. Stream to bluff habitat restoration and enhancement will keep water on the land to slow runoff and degradation of aquatic habitat - A summary of forest acres 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",,,,,2357000,1000,,0.23,BWSR,"State Government","Funds for RIM conservation easements build on Clean Water Fund (CWF) investments for restoration and protection projects that ""stack"" habitat and clean water benefits. Projects will be identified in watershed plans developed through BWSR's One Watershed, One Plan program, in which local governments strategically set priorities for clean water and habitat, target implementation, and set measurable goals. BWSR currently distributes CWF dollars to partnerships with approved plans for water quality projects. By offering a more comprehensive funding package, BWSR aims to incentivize local partnerships to focus on more multi-benefit solutions that use the Legacy funds at their full potential.","A RIM easement program will be established for land protection priorities identified in comprehensive watershed management plans (""watershed plans"") developed through BWSR's One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) program. Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) dollars will be strategically paired with CWF dollars for implementation that stacks habitat and water quality benefits in priority areas as identified by watershed-based partnerships of local governments. Through the 1W1P program, partnerships of soil and water conservation districts, counties, and watershed districts identify priorities for watershed protection and restoration, set measurable goals, and commit to targeted implementation actions (municipal and tribal governments may also participate in local planning). State agencies (BWSR, DNR, MDA, MDH, MPCA, EQB) are advisors in the planning process and partners in implementation. Watershed plans are comprehensive: they address water quality, water quantity, groundwater, drinking water, habitat, recreation, and more. Once BWSR approves a watershed plan, we grant dollars from the CWF for actions in the plan that address water quality concerns identified in the watershed plan. BWSR's vision is for this water quality funding to be stable and reliable for the life of the Legacy Fund. An important piece of this vision is to streamline the administrative burdens for local governments associated with applying for and reporting on grants while maintaining appropriate oversight of state funds. This allows local governments to spend more time doing what they do best: implementation. A BWSR RIM easement program dedicated for watershed plans would similarly reduce the number of individual proposals submitted to the LSOHC by local governments for implementing their plans. Millions of dollars are spent on projects from both the CWF and the OHF that focus primarily on a singular set of goals: water quality or habitat. Resource professionals and fund managers know that while many of those projects have a primary purpose, they achieve multiple benefits to varying degrees. Managers of both funds have expressed a desire to be more intentional about spending Legacy funds to achieve habitat and water quality simultaneously. Furthermore, the state's current easement programs are limited - either to a specific resource type or focused geographic area. There is tremendous opportunity to do more strategic, multi-benefit work. Through this new RIM program, BWSR would offer a more comprehensive set of funding opportunities, and therefore support more holistic, comprehensive implementation. OHF dollars would allow partnerships to meet land protection goals to maintain and enhance terrestrial and aquatic habitats while simultaneously using CWF money to address water quality in the same sub-watersheds (where needed) with actions like agricultural and urban best management practices, septic system upgrades, well sealing, shoreland restoration, stream stabilization and connectivity fixes, and more. BWSR will establish a scoring and ranking system to evaluate easement requests from partnerships with approved watershed plans (we anticipate at least 30 approved plans by the time funding is available). The scoring and ranking approach will incorporate plan priorities, the degree to which projects are paired with Clean Water Fund dollars, and progress toward measurable goals set by local partnerships.",,2022-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kevin,Roth,BWSR,"110 2nd St S ","Waite Park",MN,56387,651-539-2521,kevin.roth@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Crow Wing, Douglas, Murray, Nobles","Forest Prairie Transition, Northern Forest, Southeast Forest, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/integrating-habitat-and-clean-water,,,,
10013282,"Lake Agnes Treatment",2019,600000,"M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 04l","$600,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for a grant to the Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District for lake management activities, including, but not limited to, alum treatment in Lake Agnes, carp removal in Lake Winona, and related management and reassessment measures that are intended to achieve and maintain compliance with water quality standards for phosphorus and the total maximum daily load for Lake Winona.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",n/a,,"Work Plan",2018-07-01,2021-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Anne,Wilkinson,"Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District (ALASD)","2201 Nevada Street SW",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 762-1135",awilkinson@wenck.com,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-agnes-treatment,,,,
10022776,"Lake Ida Targeted Phosphorus Reduction Project",2021,683867,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(b)","(Projects and Practices)(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.","This project will prevent 240 lbs/year of phosphorus from entering Lake Ida. 200lbs/year by utilizing a low flow channel around the wetland; 40lbs/year by fixing an existing sediment pond. This reduction will help prevent Ida from becoming impaired.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",26179,1672,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.37,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"A feasibility study was completed to determine the best options for addressing phosphorus loading to Lake Ida, and will be completed through this grant. These practices include: construction of a 1,899 feet of channel along the wetland edge, repair 741 feet of existing channel, construct one stilling basin, and repair an existing sediment pond. Implementation will prevent loading of 240 pounds/year of phosphorus to Lake Ida. The wetland is leaching phosphorus from legacy pollution and is a major component of the phosphorus load. A subwatershed assessment was also completed for the lake in order to identify other sources of phosphorus. However, none are as significant as the wetland. The DNR lists Lake Ida as highest priority in terms of phosphorus sensitivity, high in biological significance, and is a first ranked waterbody. ",2021-01-21,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 ",Alexandria,MN,56308,,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,"Long Prairie River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-ida-targeted-phosphorus-reduction-project,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10022805,"Lake Ida HUC 12 AIG Projects Phase II",2022,287850,"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.","Through the proposed grant application Douglas SWCD will reduce sediment runoff to Lake Ida by 360.97 tons/year, phosphorus by 360.97 lbs./year, nitrogen 35 lbs./year, and BOD 31 lbs./year.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.35,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"This grant will reduce sediment and phosphorus loading to Lake Ida by utilizing the targets and priorities identified through a FY18-19 AIG grant. It continues the success of our Phase I grant (FY20 Lake Ida HUC 12 AIG Projects) which generated more interest in project implementation than grant funding available. The AIG was used to complete a subwatershed assessment for the Lake Ida HUC 12 to identify and target areas of concentrated flow, potential erosion and areas of nonpoint pollution. This was also used for outreach and public meetings within the HUC 12. Phase I funding has had high success implementing projects and leveraging other funding sources (Local & Federal). We have received more erosion project requests than dollars available. All projects have received a site inspection and evaluation by SWCD staff. These projects have been reviewed and prioritized according to potential reductions, feasibility and project & landowner readiness. Without this funding these projects will not be completed, these landowners don?t qualify for other funding sources or don?t have high match dollars required. This grant will reduce sediment to Lake Ida by 360.97 tons/year and TP by 343.43 lbs/year. This grant will make progress towards the Long Prairie WRAPS goals for Lake Ida to reduce TP by 300 lbs and sediment by 10 %. This grant paired with Phase I will make the following goal progress [reduction: TP by 300 lbs/year fully achieved; TSS 10% partially achieved; reduce annual stormwater 10% partially achieved; feedlot nutrient reductions mostly achieved] [management: maintain in-Lake Aquatic Biology partially achieved; no increase of in-lake TP mostly achieved]. Upon the completion of this grant Lake Ida and it?s watershed will be sufficiently protected from non-point pollution concerns. No further targeting will be completed by Douglas SWCD. BMPs include 7 shoreline restorations; 2 gully fixes; 3 WASCOBs; 1 terrace; 1 manure storage BMP; 10 alt. tile intakes.",2022-01-14,2024-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 ",Alexandria,MN,56308,,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,"Long Prairie River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-ida-huc-12-aig-projects-phase-ii,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10007044,"Lake Riley and Rice Marsh Lake Subwatershed Assessment",2019,55000,"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.","Achieve an estimate 277 lb/yr of phosphorous in surface water through identification effective treatment of internal P loading within the subwatershed. ","The grant funds funded the final subwatershed assessment to be completed for Lake Riley and Rice Marsh Lakes. The feasibility includes a list of possible practices as well as locations in order to achieve a 277 lb/yr reduction of total phosphorus for both lakes.","achieved proposed outcomes",19271,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",55000,,"David Ziegler, Dick Ward, Dorothy Pedersen, Jill Crafton, Larry Koch",0.02394636,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","The Riley-Purgatory-Bluff-Creek Watershed District and the City of Eden Prairie are working together to implement projects to remove Lake Riley and Rice Marsh Lake from the impaired waters list. One key emerging issue is to evaluate potential internal phosphorous loading within stormwater ponds in the lakes? subwatersheds. This project will also use updated pond data from the city?s intensive pond inspection program to identify other phosphorus reduction opportunities. The proposed assessment will quantify formerly undocumented P loading to Rice Marsh Lake and Lake Riley.",,"The Riley-Purgatory-Bluff-Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) and the City of Eden Prairie (City) are working together to implement projects to remove Lake Riley and Rice Marsh Lake from the impaired waters list. A primary objective in the RPBCWD's plan is to identify opportunity projects based on emerging science and additional assessment. One key emerging issue is to evaluate potential internal phosphorous loading within stormwater ponds in the lakes' subwatersheds. The adaptive management strategy proposed in this application will target opportunity projects to assess the contribution of internal loading in storm water ponds, an emerging issue in urban stormwater systems. This project will also use updated pond data from the City's intensive pond inspection program to identify other phosphorus reduction opportunities. The proposed assessment will quantify formerly undocumented P loading to Rice Marsh Lake and Lake Riley with the goal of protecting a previously completed in-lake sediment inactivation treatment and bolster an improving water quality history which has positioned Lake Riley on the verge of being delisted from the MPCA 303d list.",2019-04-10,2023-08-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Terry,Jeffery,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","18681 Lake Drive E Chanhassen, MN 55317",Chanhassen,MN,55317,952-607-6512,tjeffery@rpbcwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Carver, Hennepin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-riley-and-rice-marsh-lake-subwatershed-assessment,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10013788,"Lake Wassermann Internal Load Management",2020,284720,"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.","The project will reduce phosphorus loading by an estimated 336 lb/yr. Assuming a 15 year lifespan on the project, the cost effectiveness of this project is $70/lb/yr. In actuality, the lifespan of the project is estimated to be 50 years.","Grant funds funded the project to include a two dose application of alum treatments to benefit Lake Wasserman. All original estimates for pollutant loading have been met. ","achieved proposed outcomes",73921,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",284720,,"Arun Hejmadi, Eugene Maxwell, Jessica Loftus, Richard Miller, Sherry Davis White, Steve Sando, William Olson",,"Minnehaha Creek WD","Local/Regional Government",,," The Wassermann Internal Load Management Project is the next phase in a multi-year strategy to restore Wassermann Lake, a waterbody impaired for nutrients. The Wassermann Lake TMDL attributes 505 lb/yr of phosphorus to internal loading, requiring an 88% reduction. An estimated 374 lb/yr of this internal load is attributable to internal sediment release. By implementing a buffered alum treatment, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (District) will be able to achieve an estimated 90% reduction of internal sediment release, effectively addressing the largest contributing factor to Wassermann Lake's Impairment. Over the last three years, the District has prepared to maximize the efficacy of an in-lake treatment through a multipronged strategy that includes common carp management, wetland restoration, alum treatment of a watershed source west of Lake Wassermann, and implementing stormwater regulations on all new development in the subwatershed. This strategy has effectively managed both internal release not attributable to sediment release and watershed loading to the maximum extent possible, making this treatment a final step towards restoring Lake Wassermann. The project not only directly benefits Wassermann Lake, but also will produce cumulative downstream benefits in the highly interconnected and interdependent Six Mile Creek-Halsted Bay (SMCHB) Subwatershed, including a second impaired waterbody immediately downstream, East Auburn Lake. The project is part of a broader planning partnership targeting nutrient reductions to Halsted Bay of Lake Minnetonka by addressing impairments in upstream lakes and stream segments, restoring and protecting sensitive lands, including wetlands and priority uplands, and protecting water bodies from further degradation. Partners engaged directly in the restoration of Wassermann Lake have included the City of Victoria, the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council. ",2020-08-17,2023-10-16,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Becky,Christopher,"Minnehaha Creek WD","15320 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka, MN 55345",Minnetonka,MN,55345,952-471-0590,bchristopher@minnehahacreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-wassermann-internal-load-management,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
27993,"Lake Protection Analysis",2014,36000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Direct Drainage Delination of 74 Lakes",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",36000,400,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Dave Wolf, Gerhard Thoennes, John Schneider, Paul Barsness",0.49,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government","As lake-focused development continues these high quality waters will see increasing amounts of land use change. The State Demographer projects that the targeted lake catchments will see population increases of 25-62% within 20 years. Isolating these contributing areas permits the Lake Protection Analysis project to perform multiple GIS analyses to accurately inform water quality discussions. The final framework will allow local water managers to prioritize across their water bodies, target activities to specific subsheds, and develop measurable goals. The Lake Protection Analysis project uses LiDAR data to isolate the directly contributing areas of 74 major lakes in Crow Wing and Douglas Counties.",,,2014-04-11,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Henry,"Douglas SWCD",,,,,"320-763-3191 x126",steve.henry@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Crow Wing, Douglas",,"Long Prairie River, Pine River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-protection-analysis,"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
33594,"Lake Susan Watershed Treatment and Stormwater Reuse Enhancements",2015,233400,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This is a joint grant application from the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District and the City of Chanhassen. The project has been identified as most cost effective for the watershed and will consist of modifying an outlet control structure at a higher elevation that will provide increased water quality treatment and the installation of a Minnesota Filter to treat dissolved phosphorus. ","Through the installation of proposed practices, this project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 23 lbs of phosphorus, .88 tons of sediment, and .25 acre-feet of surface water runoff.","Achieved proposed outcomes",58350,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",233400,,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","This is a joint grant application from the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) and the City of Chanhassen. In 2010, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency listed Lake Susan as a shallow lake impaired for excess nutrients. A 2013 report recommended a project located at the park pond immediately northwest of Lake Susan as the most cost-effective watershed implementation project. The project calls for an outlet control structure at a higher elevation that will provide increased dead pool storage and the installation of a Minnesota Filter to treat dissolved phosphorus. It also represents a high priority site because it has the long-term potential to treat nutrient loading entering the lake from the channel that drains the north and west watershed areas and its proximity to the athletic facility and irrigated parkland will allow for stormwater reuse. Stormwater that is not used for irrigation will receive final polishing with a woodchip bioreactor. This grant project alone will allow the City of Chanhassen and the RPBCWD to achieve more than half of the watershed load reduction goal for Lake Susan.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Claire,Bleser,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek WD","14500 Martin Drive","Eden Prairie",MN,55344,952-294-5976,cbleser@rpbcwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-susan-watershed-treatment-and-stormwater-reuse-enhancements,"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
36664,"Lake Ida & Ditch 23 Wetland Project",2017,227430,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c) ",,"Instead of implementing practices where a landowner inquires, our office can contact landowners with the highest priority from this project to reduce the greatest amount of need for soil health practices, reduce runoff and ultimately reduce the amount of ","An engineering firm was selected through an RFP process to complete a watershed assessment and monitoring. Project was completed as proposed, and included modeling of watershed and CD 23 wetland area. Completion of final project report. Public meeting held for landowners, Lake Assn. and Gov't officials on final findings and recommendations for future BMP projects and CD 23 pollution reduction project. ","achieved proposed outcomes",56858,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",227430,,,,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Lake Ida and Ditch 23 Wetland Feasibility Project will investigate and review the phosphorus loading of Lake Ida and design a project to protect Lake Ida water quality. Lake Ida is a 'high quality, unimpaired lake at the highest risk of becoming impaired' according to MPCA's Lakes of Phosphorus Sensitivity Significance. With the County Ditch 23 inlet identified as a priority area to reduce phosphorous, a professional engineering firm will explore the best solution to reduce phosphorus. ",,,,2020-05-11,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert St Ste 102",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,"Long Prairie River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-ida-ditch-23-wetland-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",
10013751,"Lake Ida HUC 12 AIG Projects Phase I",2020,338231,"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.","Through the proposed grant application, Douglas SWCD will reduce sediment by 577.31 tons/year, phosphorus by 434.62 lbs./year, and nitrogen by 238.40 lbs./year. ","As a result of this grant, the following pollutants were reduced: Phos was 238.96 lbs/year. One feedlot had phos reduction of 3246 lbs/year. Sediment 191.68 lbs/year. Nitrogen 188.6 lbs/year. Additional numbers were BOD at 264.0 lbs/year, COD at 1240 lbs/year.","achieved most of the proposed measurable outcomes",253748,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",338231,25931,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming",0.558908046,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"This grant is a follow up to our Lake Ida FY18-19 AIG that has been used to complete a subwatershed assessment for the Lake Ida HUC 12 to identify areas of concentrated flow and potential erosion. The AIG was also used to raise public awareness of the subwatershed and hold public meetings. This assessment is being used to target areas of nonpoint pollution for practice implementation through this grant application. Implementation practices proposed will reduce sediment runoff to Lake Ida by 577.31 tons/year, phosphorus by 434.62 lbs./year, and nitrogen by 238.40 lbs./year. If funded, this grant application will achieve the Long Prairie WRAPS goal for Lake Ida to reduce phosphorus by 300 lbs./year and make progress towards the goal of reducing sediment loading by 10%. Implementation actives will include: 2 gully fixes, 3 water and Sediment Control Basins projects, 1 terrace project, 2 shoreline stabilizations/restorations, 2 rain gardens, 4 manure storage BMPs, and 20 acres of cover crops. Technical assistance and engineering will be provided through this grant to design and implement BMPs. Awareness of Lake Ida and its quality will be increased through staff efforts and project implementation. Douglas SWCD has a strong social media presence that is used to share information about projects and activities completed by staff and partners. Projects implemented will be highlighted on the SWCD County Bus Tour which receives local media attention. Douglas SWCD has 3 newsletters annually, distributed through direct mailing, personal contact, and electronically. This grant will help strengthen partnerships between the SWCD, Douglas County, Ida Township, Lake Ida Association, and Douglas County Lakes Association. Several landowners have been waiting several years for funding to complete their projects, without this funding these projects will not be completed, most of the landowners do not qualify for other funding sources such as EQIP or they don't have high match dollars.",2020-03-17,2024-02-23,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,"Long Prairie River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lake-ida-huc-12-aig-projects-phase-i,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10012128,"Lawns to Legumes",2020,900000,"M.L. 2019, First Special Session, Chp. 4, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 08f","$806,000 in fiscal year 2019 and $94,000 the first year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for demonstration projects that provide grants or payments to plant residential lawns with native vegetation and pollinator-friendly forbs and legumes to protect a diversity of pollinators. The board must establish criteria for grants or payments awarded under this section. Grants or payments awarded under this section may be made for up to 75 percent of the costs of the project, except that in areas identified by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as areas where there is a high potential for rusty patched bumble bees to be present, grants may be awarded for up to 90 percent of the costs of the project.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.","Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",n/a,,"Work Plan",2019-07-01,2023-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Dan,Shaw,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(612) 236-6219",dan.shaw@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lawns-legumes,,,,
10033672,"Leaf Wing Redeye WBIF FY25/26",2025,1112800,"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.","Total measurable outcomes from planned practices totals: 93 lbs/yr of phosphorus; 292 tons/yr of sediment; 602 lbs/yr of nitrogen; and 349 lbs/yr of BOD reduction. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",13137,,"Bruce Albright, Lyle Dittmann, Steve Inwards, Terry Greenwaldt, Wayne Enger",3.19,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Watershed based implementation funds will be used to target conservation practices utilizing the principles associated with Prioritize, Target and Measure as referenced in our Local Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The following are projects/practices, and their associated pollution reduction estimates, that are included in this budget request: (500 acres of Nonstructural BMPs) to protect/improve land management and reduce bacteria will reduce phosphorus by 65 lbs/yr, nitrogen by 520 lbs/yr, and sediment by 285 tons/yr. (40 acres of Forest Stand Improvement) to address land protection goal will meet 20% of the Land Protection Goal. (2 Livestock Waste Management Projects) will reduce 22 lbs/yr of phosphorus, 82 lbs/yr of nitrogen and 349 lbs of BOD per year. (1,878 acres of Groundwater Based Practices) will meet 20% of the Groundwater Protection Goal. (425ft of Streambank Protection) will reduce phosphorus by 6 lbs/yr and sediment by 7 tons/yr which is 1.1 percent of the 10 year goal. ",,,2024-07-23,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Darren,Newville,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","801 Jenny Ave SW Ste 2 Perham, MN 56573",Perham,MN,56573,218-346-9105,darren.newville@eot.mnswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/leaf-wing-redeye-wbif-fy2526,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10029417,"Long Prairie Collaborative FY23 WBIF",2023,714854,"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)","Estimated annual reductions to surface waters: TP by 375 lbs., sed. 75 tons, TN 188 lbs. and bacteria of 6.83E+15. A one-time reduction of 1455 lbs. of TP. About 40 wells will be sealed, and an education and outreach plan developed. ",,,17809,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",79449,8073,"Barb James, Dale Katterhagen, Lee Buchholz, Tom Williamson, Wayne Wendel",2.231800766,"Todd SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"This funding will be used to help fulfill the goals established in the Long Prairie CWMP. Approximate goals addressed are listed with the activities addressing them. Projects to be implemented include structural BMPs (anticipated projects include agricultural waste management facilities, agricultural land management, fencing and watering facilities, shoreline restorations, and gully stabilization). To prioritize where to work first, the focus areas for the goals were stacked together to determine overall watershed priorities. Funding will be targeted to projects located in tier 1 HUC 12 watershed (LPCWMP pg. 70). Projects addressing priority issues (LPCWMP pg. 28) in priority areas along with the best pollutant reductions and cost effectiveness that can be completed within the grant period will be implemented. An education and outreach plan will be developed, then implemented, with the goal of creating consistent messaging throughout the watershed. Technical assistance will be used for technical and engineering assistance with projects. The project development budget will be used for map analysis and targeting landowners. Administration and coordination will be used for coordinating plan implementation, and tracking projects and expenses. A project tracking system will be developed or adopted to assist in progress tracking and reporting. ",2023-03-21,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Katterhagen,"Todd SWCD","215 1st Ave S Ste 104","Long Prairie",MN,56347,320-732-2644,sarah.katterhagen@co.todd.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Douglas, Morrison, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/long-prairie-collaborative-fy23-wbif,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
10033688,"Long Prairie Collaborative FY25 WBIF",2025,1032278,"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.","This funding is estimated to reduce the amount of pollution reaching surface waters throughout the watershed by the following amounts: TP 570 lbs.; sed. 1000 tons; TN 1500 lbs.; bacteria 7.08E+15. Groundwater will be protected by sealing 10 wells and implementing Septic System upgrades. Outreach and education will be performed watershed wide to increase BMP adoption.",,,6074,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",34801,982,"Barb James, Dale Katterhagen, Lee Buchholz, Tom Williamson, Wayne Wendel",1.88,"Todd SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This funding will be used to help fulfill the goals established in the Long Prairie CWMP. Approximate goals addressed are listed with the activities addressing them. Anticipated projects to be implemented include agricultural waste management facilities, agricultural land management, exclusion fencing, rain gardens, subsurface sewage treatment upgrades, shoreline restorations, and forestry. Other projects will be considered as opportunities arise. To prioritize where to work first, the focus areas for the goals were stacked together to determine overall watershed priorities. Funding will be prioritized to projects located in tier 1 HUC 12 watersheds (LPCWMP pg. 70) and are shovel ready. As projects are shovel ready in lower tiers they will also be implemented. Projects addressing priority issues (LPCWMP pg. 28) in priority areas along with the best pollutant reductions and cost effectiveness that can be completed within the grant period will be implemented. The newly developed education and outreach plan will guide education and outreach activities with the goal of creating consistent messaging and education opportunities throughout the watershed. Technical assistance will be used for technical and engineering assistance with projects. The project development budget will be used for map analysis and targeting landowners. Administration and coordination will be used for coordinating plan implementation and tracking projects and expenses. A tracking tool is being utilized to help track the implementation of projects in the watershed. ",,,2024-08-19,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Katterhagen,"Todd SWCD","215 1st Ave S Ste 104 Long Prairie, MN 56347","Long Prairie",MN,56347,320-732-2644,sarah.katterhagen@co.todd.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Douglas, Morrison, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/long-prairie-collaborative-fy25-wbif,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
14361,"Martha Lake Iron Enhanced Drainage System",2012,32201,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(d) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are for technical assistance and grants for the conservation drainage program in consultation with the Drainage Work Group, created under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.101, subdivision 13, that consists of 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.","Project Outputs:Iron enhances sand filter - Martha Lake and Charlotte Lake Proposed Reductions:12 lbs/year Phosphorus","This project achieved an estimated 12 lb/yr reduction in phosphorus.",,8500,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",32201,330,,0.03,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Due to its high water quality, protecting Martha Lake is a prioirty for Wright County. A monitoring study of the tile system outlet that flows into Lake Martha revealed high amounts of dissolved phosphorus were entering the lake through the tile system. This validated the concerns of the Lake Martha Lake Association. This purpose of this project will be to reduce the dissolved phosphorus loads entering Martha Lake. Though the technical assistance from the University of Minnesota, an iron enhanced sand infiltration trench will be installed to treat the tile discharge before it reaches Martha Lake. Literature supports an 80% reduction of phosphorus is expected from this proposed practice. Once the trench is installed, monitoring and chemical analysis will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of this project. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Joe,Jacobs,"Wright Soil and Water Conservation District","311C Brighton Ave SW",Buffalo,"MN ",55313,"(763) 692-1933 x3",joe.jacobs@mn.nacdnet.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/martha-lake-iron-enhanced-drainage-system,"Bill Thompson - MPCA Project Manager and Research Scientist; Sonia Maassel Jacobsen - Hydraulic Engineer, NRCS; Bruce Henningsgaard - Principal Engineer; William P Anderson - Principal Engineer; Greg Eggers - Drainage Engineer, MN DNR; Jim Solstad - Hydrologist 3; Allan M. Kean - Chief Engineer, BWSR; Adam Birr - Impaired Waters Technical Coordinator;","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
2914,"Measuring Conservation Practice Outcomes",2012,170000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$170,000 the first year and $170,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to improve measurement of impacts of conservation practices through refinement of existing and development of new pollution estimators and by providing local government training.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,170000,,,2.21,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Accounting for on the ground outcomes and measurable environmental benefits (e.g., pollution reduction) to the quality of soil, water, and habitat is an essential component of implementing conservation practices. Natural resource professionals use models and ""estimators"" to quantify these outcomes and benefits and guide future efforts. Over time, as conditions change and new information becomes available, estimators need to be revised or added to ensure outcomes and benefits are being accurately quantified. This appropriation is enabling the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources to revise and create new estimators where needed, field verify the revised and new estimators, and provide local governments and other conservation professionals with training on how to use the revised and new estimators. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Accounting for on the ground outcomes and measureable environmental benefits to the quality of soil, water, and habitat is an essential component of implementing conservation projects. Local Government Units (LGUs), including Counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Watershed Districts, utilize pollution reduction estimators to quantify the outcomes of conservation projects. Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) currently utilizes models or 'estimators' to measure the pollution reduction benefits of installed Best Management Practices (BMPs). Estimators quantify the outcomes of conservation practices in terms of reduced soil erosion, sediment and phosphorus reduction, carbon sequestered, etc. In order to improve the accounting of conservation practices and measurement of environmental benefits, existing estimators must be revised and new estimators developed. Through a partnership with the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate, four new estimators were developed: Permanent Cover Erosion Reduction model, the Septic System Improvement Estimator, the Milkhouse Waste Practices Estimator, and the Hydrologic Soil Group - Knowledge Matrix tool. These estimators fill gaps where estimators did not exist previously. The existence of these estimators allows Local Government Units and other conservation partners to better quantify the environmental outcomes of conservation implementation. Training for LGUs and other conservation partners was conducted and made available in multiple formats (in-person, webinar, instructional videos). Many LGUs have already used the new estimators and we anticipate widespread adoption in the future.Additional results include development of a framework to model and track movement of endocrine disrupting compounds and a data quality analysis of pollution reduction reporting. Three reports resulted from the work in the project. The reports are listed and briefly summarized below.Modeling Soil Erosion with Caesium-137: This report explains the process of modeling landscape-scale soil erosion and provides instructions on using the model to estimate long-term average erosion rates.eLINK Data Quality Control Analysis: This report provides an overview of the pollution reduction estimates in eLINK and recommends actions to improve data quality and completeness.Endocrine Disrupting Chemical Retention Framework: This report explains the behavior of endocrine disrupting compounds in the environment and provides a framework for measuring the movement and transport of such chemicals.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The estimators are used by LGUs and conservation partners to quantify outcomes of installed Best Management Practices. The measured outcomes are collected in BWSR's eLINK database. The associated eLINK Data Quality Control Analysis report helps BWSR improve reporting of conservation project outcomes by recommending actions for improving education and outreach and developing internal mechanisms for quality control. Work completed by the University of Minnesota has gained interest amongst the broader scientific community and has been presented at international conferences. All reports, estimators and training materials developed during this project are available on the BWSR website: www.bwsr.state.mn.us.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Larson,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafeyette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-7029",greg.a.larson@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/measuring-conservation-practice-outcomes,,,,
2914,"Measuring Conservation Practice Outcomes",2013,170000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 03l","$170,000 the first year and $170,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to improve measurement of impacts of conservation practices through refinement of existing and development of new pollution estimators and by providing local government training.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,170000,,,2.21,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Accounting for on the ground outcomes and measurable environmental benefits (e.g., pollution reduction) to the quality of soil, water, and habitat is an essential component of implementing conservation practices. Natural resource professionals use models and ""estimators"" to quantify these outcomes and benefits and guide future efforts. Over time, as conditions change and new information becomes available, estimators need to be revised or added to ensure outcomes and benefits are being accurately quantified. This appropriation is enabling the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources to revise and create new estimators where needed, field verify the revised and new estimators, and provide local governments and other conservation professionals with training on how to use the revised and new estimators. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Accounting for on the ground outcomes and measureable environmental benefits to the quality of soil, water, and habitat is an essential component of implementing conservation projects. Local Government Units (LGUs), including Counties, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Watershed Districts, utilize pollution reduction estimators to quantify the outcomes of conservation projects. Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) currently utilizes models or 'estimators' to measure the pollution reduction benefits of installed Best Management Practices (BMPs). Estimators quantify the outcomes of conservation practices in terms of reduced soil erosion, sediment and phosphorus reduction, carbon sequestered, etc. In order to improve the accounting of conservation practices and measurement of environmental benefits, existing estimators must be revised and new estimators developed. Through a partnership with the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate, four new estimators were developed: Permanent Cover Erosion Reduction model, the Septic System Improvement Estimator, the Milkhouse Waste Practices Estimator, and the Hydrologic Soil Group - Knowledge Matrix tool. These estimators fill gaps where estimators did not exist previously. The existence of these estimators allows Local Government Units and other conservation partners to better quantify the environmental outcomes of conservation implementation. Training for LGUs and other conservation partners was conducted and made available in multiple formats (in-person, webinar, instructional videos). Many LGUs have already used the new estimators and we anticipate widespread adoption in the future.Additional results include development of a framework to model and track movement of endocrine disrupting compounds and a data quality analysis of pollution reduction reporting. Three reports resulted from the work in the project. The reports are listed and briefly summarized below.Modeling Soil Erosion with Caesium-137: This report explains the process of modeling landscape-scale soil erosion and provides instructions on using the model to estimate long-term average erosion rates.eLINK Data Quality Control Analysis: This report provides an overview of the pollution reduction estimates in eLINK and recommends actions to improve data quality and completeness.Endocrine Disrupting Chemical Retention Framework: This report explains the behavior of endocrine disrupting compounds in the environment and provides a framework for measuring the movement and transport of such chemicals.PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION< The estimators are used by LGUs and conservation partners to quantify outcomes of installed Best Management Practices. The measured outcomes are collected in BWSR's eLINK database. The associated eLINK Data Quality Control Analysis report helps BWSR improve reporting of conservation project outcomes by recommending actions for improving education and outreach and developing internal mechanisms for quality control. Work completed by the University of Minnesota has gained interest amongst the broader scientific community and has been presented at international conferences. All reports, estimators and training materials developed during this project are available on the BWSR website: www.bwsr.state.mn.us.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Greg,Larson,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafeyette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-7029",greg.a.larson@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory, Monitoring, Planning, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/measuring-conservation-practice-outcomes,,,,
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 ",
10003533,"Minnesota Conservation Apprenticeship Academy",2015,392000,"M.L. 2014, Chp. 226, Sec. 2, Subd. 09a","$392,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with Conservation Corps Minnesota to continue a program to train and mentor future conservation professionals by providing apprenticeship service opportunities with soil and water conservation districts. 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.",,,,392000,,,15.08,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","Many of the most experienced conservation practitioners at local soil and water conservation districts throughout the state are nearing retirement, and with their departure will go much of their practical, on-the-ground knowledge, experience, and skills. Meanwhile, college students seeking to be the next generation of conservation practitioners have knowledge of emerging technologies and other innovations that can improve and contribute to current conservation efforts. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources will work with the Minnesota Conservation Corps to continue a program that places students in apprenticeship positions with county soil and water conservation district offices throughout the state. This unique program provides an opportunity for interns to gain valuable in-the-field experience from current practitioners while sharing their knowledge with those practitioners about the newest ideas and solutions for meeting today's natural resource challenges.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2014/work_plans/2014_09a.pdf,2014-07-01,2017-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jenny,Gieseke,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 381-3131",jenny.gieseke@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-conservation-apprenticeship-academy-1,,,,
10004545,"Minnesota Conservation Apprentice Academy",2017,433000,"M.L. 2016, Chp. 186, Sec. 2, Subd. 05a","$433,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa for the final phase of a program to train and mentor future conservation professionals by providing apprenticeship service opportunities with local soil and water conservation districts in Minnesota. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2019, 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.",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government",,,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2016/work_plans_may/_2016_05a.pdf,2016-07-01,2019-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Jenny,Gieseke,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 381-3131",jenny.gieseke@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-conservation-apprentice-academy-1,,,,
21776,"Minnesota Conservation Apprentice Academy",2014,186000,"M.L. 2013, Chp. 52, Sec. 2, Subd. 07a","$186,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with the Conservation Corps Minnesota to continue a program to train and mentor future conservation professionals by providing apprenticeship service opportunities with soil and water conservation districts.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.","Click on Work Plan under Project Details.",,,,186000,,,7.86,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","Many of the most experienced conservation practitioners at local soil and water conservation districts throughout the state are nearing retirement, and with their departure will go much of their practical, on-the-ground knowledge, experience, and skills. Meanwhile, college students seeking to be the next generation of conservation practitioners have knowledge of emerging technologies and other innovations that can improve and contribute to current conservation efforts. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources will work with the Minnesota Conservation Corps to continue a program that places students in apprenticeship positions with county soil and water conservation district offices throughout the state. This unique program provides an opportunity for interns to gain valuable in-the-field experience from current practitioners while sharing their knowledge with those practitioners about the newest ideas and solutions for meeting today's natural resource challenges.",,http://www.lccmr.leg.mn/projects/2013/work_plans/2013_07a.pdf,2013-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Jenny,Gieseke,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(507) 381-3131",jenny.gieseke@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-conservation-apprentice-academy-0,,,,
2151,"Minnesota Farm Bill Assistance Project",2010,1000000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 04i","$1,000,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to provide funding for technical staff to assist in the implementation provisions of conservation programs including the federal farm bill conservation programs. Documentation must be provided on the number of landowner contacts, program participation, federal dollars leveraged, quantifiable criteria, and measurement of the improvements to water quality and habitat.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,67500,,,,,,BWSR,"State Government","Enrollment of private lands in conservation programs can provide important natural resource and other public benefits by taking the lands out of production so that they can provide various wildlife and ecological benefits. This appropriation is enabling Minnesota's Board of Soil and Water Resources to provide grants to local soil and water conservation districts for employment of technical staff to assist private landowners in implementing conservation programs. This effort is expected to assist with the enrollment, retention, and management of 50,000 private acres of grasslands and wetlands in conservation programs, particularly in areas expected to lose enrollments in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Overall Project Outcome and Results A joint effort of MN Board of Water and Soil Resources, MN Dept. of Natural Resources, MN Pheasants Forever, and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the focus was acceleration of technical assistance to private landowners for enrollment in federal USDA conservation programs as they relate to grassland and wetland resources. This effort provided 16 full time equivalents at the field level with a goal to establish or restore 50,000 ac. of grassland and wetlands during the 2 year period ending June 1, 2011. This goal was exceeded with a total enrollment of 69,081 acres resulting in $79,000,000 of USDA program payments coming to MN landowners for implementing conservation practices on their land. Efforts of this project will continue for at least another 2 years under new funding from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and partner agency contributions. Project Results Use and Dissemination Overall project results and its impact can be found in the Minnesota Conservation Lands Summary table found at http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/easements/COENROL_083111.pdf. ",,"Final Report ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Tabor,Hoek,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St. Paul",MN,55155,507-537-7260,tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,"Grants/Contracts, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-farm-bill-assistance-project,,,,
2971,"Minnesota Conservation Apprentice Academy",2012,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 09a","$100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with Conservation Corps Minnesota to train and mentor future conservation professionals by providing apprenticeship service opportunities to soil and water conservation districts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and the final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,100000,,,3.02,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Many of the most experienced conservation practitioners at local soil and water conservation districts throughout the state are nearing retirement, and with their departure will go much of their practical, on-the-ground knowledge, experience, and skills. Meanwhile, college students seeking to be the next generation of conservation practitioners have knowledge of emerging technologies and other innovations that can improve and contribute to current conservation efforts. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources will work with the Minnesota Conservation Corps to continue an effort that places students in apprenticeship positions with county soil and water conservation district offices throughout the state. This unique program provides an opportunity for interns to gain valuable in-the-field experience from current practitioners while sharing their knowledge with those practitioners about the newest ideas and solutions for meeting today's natural resource challenges.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Woods,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-7748",steve.woods@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-conservation-apprentice-academy,,,,
2971,"Minnesota Conservation Apprentice Academy",2013,100000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 09a","$100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year are from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with Conservation Corps Minnesota to train and mentor future conservation professionals by providing apprenticeship service opportunities to soil and water conservation districts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2014, by which time the project must be completed and the final products delivered.","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Work Plan"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,3.02,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW Many of the most experienced conservation practitioners at local soil and water conservation districts throughout the state are nearing retirement, and with their departure will go much of their practical, on-the-ground knowledge, experience, and skills. Meanwhile, college students seeking to be the next generation of conservation practitioners have knowledge of emerging technologies and other innovations that can improve and contribute to current conservation efforts. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources will work with the Minnesota Conservation Corps to continue an effort that places students in apprenticeship positions with county soil and water conservation district offices throughout the state. This unique program provides an opportunity for interns to gain valuable in-the-field experience from current practitioners while sharing their knowledge with those practitioners about the newest ideas and solutions for meeting today's natural resource challenges.",,"Work Plan",2011-07-01,2015-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Woods,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-7748",steve.woods@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-conservation-apprentice-academy,,,,
732,"Minnesota Conservation Apprenticeship Academy",2011,368000,"M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 08a","$368,000 is from the trust fund to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with the Minnesota Conservation Corps or its successor to train and mentor future conservation professionals by providing apprenticeship service opportunities to soil and water conservation districts. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2013, by which time the project must be completed and the final products delivered.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government"," PROJECT OVERVIEW Many of the most experienced conservation practitioners at local soil and water conservation districts throughout the state are nearing retirement, and with their departure will go much of their practical, on-the-ground knowledge, experience, and skills. Meanwhile, college students seeking to be the next generation of conservation practitioners have knowledge of emerging technologies and other innovations that can improve and contribute to current conservation efforts. Through this appropriation the Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources will work with the Minnesota Conservation Corps to find and place a total of 60 students in apprenticeship positions with county soil and water conservation district offices throughout the state. This unique program will provide an opportunity for interns to gain valuable in-the-field experience from current practitioners while sharing their knowledge with those practitioners about the newest ideas and solutions for meeting today's natural resource challenges. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS Many of Minnesota's conservation districts' most experienced conservation professionals and practitioners are nearing retirement age but due to budget constraints will not be replaced until they have left employment. Consequently, Minnesota is missing a great opportunity to transfer knowledge and experience to the next generation responsible for Minnesota's conservation. While college graduates with conservation-related degrees are knowledgeable in technology, theory, and research methods, their practical, on-the-ground skills need development. Communicating with landowners and adjusting designs for field nuances are vital skills for the success of conservation projects and are best learned from seasoned professionals. In turn, apprentices bring knowledge of emerging technologies and other innovations to improve the quality and productivity of current conservation efforts. This allows for a cross-pollination of ideas and solutions for natural resource challenges. From 2011 to 2012, 65 students were placed with 60 Conservation Districts. During this time, the apprentices planted 33,339 trees, took 5,219 samples to monitor water quality; provided environmental education to 1,495 people; conducted 1,372 surveys; restored 1,542 acres of habitat through invasive species removal; completed 466,773 square feet of rain garden planting and maintenance; 272,173 square feet of erosion control and shoreline restoration; and 12,933,645 square feet of seeding. Due to the 2011 state shut down, a shifting of allocated funds allowed for the placement of an additional 35 students with conservation districts in May of 2013. This program has benefits to both students and conservation districts. 100% of apprentices indicated the hands-on experience gained during the apprenticeship will enhance their future academic studies, and that they now have increased technical conservation skills and are more prepared for a future career in conservation. 98% of the Districts were satisfied with the work their apprentices completed, and 100% indicate they would participate in the program again. Managers also indicated that the work conducted by the apprentices increased the amount of conservation practices delivered by their districts during the program period. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Information from the project has been disseminated through reports to LCCMR, press releases by BWSR and the Governor's Office, local press releases by SWCDs, and through the Conservation Corps newsletter and annual report. Information was used to recruit apprentices and increase awareness of the project. Communication and outreach activities include the aforementioned reports, press releases, and electronic newsletters. Additionally, BWSR and Conservation Corps staff conducted outreach to SWCDs to find optimal matches between districts and apprentices. Through the course of their work, the apprentices conducted significant outreach to land owners and residents in topics ranging from easement protection, to water quality education, to plant biodiversity.",,"FINAL REPORT",2010-07-01,2013-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Woods,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-7748",steve.woods@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-conservation-apprenticeship-academy,,,,
9796,"Minnesota Buffers for Wildlife and Water Phase 2",2013,2090000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(a)","$2,090,000 in the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with Pheasants Forever to acquire permanent conservation easements to enhance habitat by expanding clean water fund riparian wildlife buffers on private land. A list of proposed permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. Up to $90,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund and a description of annual monitoring and enforcement activities. ",,"Protect in easement 375 acres of prairie ",,4858900,"Clean Water Fund & Bonding ",2088400,,,.88,"BWSR with Pheasants Forever","State Government","RIM Buffers Phase II combined the resource benefits of the Outdoor Heritage Fund (LSOHC), Clean Water Fund (CWF), and bond funds. This program enrolled a total of 1,336.7 acres of enhanced wildlife and water quality buffers in partnership with private landowners on 29 easements. With 1337 acres (all sources of funding) protected and restored in this phase, we exceeded the original goal of 400 acres of OHF funded buffers and 400 acres of CWF funded buffers. Bonding dollars were used to fund the remaining 537 acres. ",,"  The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council provided a recommendation to fund the first phase of RIM Buffers, which provided $2,249,000 and played a part in securing 1,595.4 acres of permanent protection. This second phase of RIM Buffers built upon the successes and momentum of that first phase, securing 1,336.7 acres of permanently established buffers that will continue to provide critical water quality improvements and improved nesting habitat.  This partnership program permanently added grassland habitat and reduced fragmentation by combining the efforts of the Outdoor Heritage Fund, Clean Water Fund, and bonding to secure buffers adjacent to public waters. Building upon the 100-foot RIM buffers funded through the Clean Water Fund, we added an additional buffer width (up to NRCS 393 standard for CRP buffers) to make clean water buffers more attractive and productive for wildlife. This program contributed toward the development of new habitat complexes and enhancement of existing habitats by expanding the size of narrow corridors and connecting them to large, permanently protected grasslands, wetlands, and shallow lakes. Furthermore, these wildlife buffers were targeted for landscapes with existing permanently protected habitat to accelerate progress toward achieving minimum thresholds of grass habitat required by waterfowl and other Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Many Species of Greatest Conservation Need benefit from large habitat patches and some require a minimum threshold of grassland habitat within a landscape.  Buffers are commonly viewed as simply a water quality practice, but buffers have notable positive impacts on wildlife due their unique upland and riverine habitat interaction. Not only are upland grasslands protected or restored, but detrimental impacts to stream-reliant biota is reduced. Many species of amphibians, such as southern MN's Northern Cricket Frog (endangered) rely on aquatic habitat during the breeding season and then spend most of their lives in upland habitat. In Southeastern MN, reptiles such as the Blanding's Turtle (endangered) rely on meandering streams, rivers, and adjacent lands.  A scoring mechanism was employed to fund high quality wildlife buffer enhancements and target these funds. Buffers for wildlife under this program were prioritized based upon their ability to enhance public land habitats (e.g., WPA’s or WMA’s), protect expiring CRP lands, add key nesting cover to wetland/upland complexes, provide maximum water quality benefits, and enhance shallow lakes.  At the time this appropriation became available, Minnesota had just over 200,000 acres of Conservation Reserve Program in buffer practices at various stages of their 10-15 year contracts, some soon to expire. The RIM Buffer program served as a complement to other programs to secure some of those expiring acres.     ",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tabor,Hoek,BWSR,"1400 Lyon Street, PO Box 267",Marshall,MN,56258,"(507) 537-6368",tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,"Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-buffers-wildlife-and-water-phase-2,,,,
23900,"Minnesota Buffers for Wildlife and Water-IV",2015,2110800,"ML 2014, Ch. 256, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(f)","$2,200,000 in the second 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 on private land. Up to $112,500 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Lands with easements acquired with this appropriation may not be used for emergency haying and grazing in response to federal or state disaster declarations. Conservation grazing under a management plan that is already being implemented may continue. A list of permanent conservation easements must be provided as part of the final report. ",,"Protected 303 acres (in easement) ",,2101100,"CleanWater Fund, Clean Water Fund ",2110800,,,0.85,BWSR,"State Government","The Clean Water Fund and OHF were used together to secure easements on buffer areas. Seven easements were recorded for a total of 606.5 acres. These acres represent 303.1 acres funded by OHF and 303.4 acres funded by non-OHF sources. Only the OHF acres are being reported in this final report to be consistent with the approved accomplishment plan. ",,"Minnesota's primary strategy to mitigate the loss of CRP contract acres is to target expiring contracts for enrollment into continuous CRP practices (like buffers) and permanent easements for the most beneficial practices (e.g. wetland restoration, grasslands, and buffers). This program model is a proven strategy to provide landowners with an option to keep targeted conservation on the land when economic incentives may lead to a switch to row crop production. This program established permanent buffers that provide both improved wildlife habitat and water quality. For example, a buffer of 100 feet generally serves to protect water quality, while an additional 100 feet for wildlife greatly enhances nesting opportunities for wildlife. Establishing  a minimum of 200 feet on each side of a stream for a total of 400 feet, plus the open water, creates a block of habitat for nesting birds and a critical link between other permanently protected habitats. Criteria used to evaluate and prioritize buffers funded under this phase of the program included building upon Clean Water Fund buffers, proximity to other permanently protected habitat, buffers within a designated shallow lake watershed, proximity to lands open to public hunting, plant diversity, overall size, and the type of water resource being buffered. A RIM Buffers application process for landowners was utilized for the program. The process built upon the established RIM Buffer enrollments supported by the Outdoor Heritage Fund and Clean Water Fund in the previous funding cycles. In future years, it is hoped that a broader buffer initiative (full field or all land within the floodplain of larger order streams) will create increased demand for this program as wider buffers provide better habitat. Further, buffers that are put in proximity to other grasslands also function at a higher level for grassland nesting birds and other wildlife. The $2.2 million from OHF was used for perpetual RIM easements that built upon RIM buffers funded through the Clean Water Fund allocation of $2.2 million. This creates an equal partnership of both programs to accomplish a single project with enhanced outcomes that could not otherwise be obtained with a single funding source. ",2014-07-01,2020-08-20,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tabor,Hoek,BWSR,"1400 E. Lyon St. ",Marshall,MN,56258,"(507) 537-7260",tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Cottonwood, Grant, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Nobles, Renville, Yellow Medicine","Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-buffers-wildlife-and-water-iv,,,,
2531,"Minnesota Buffers for Wildlife & Water",2012,2249000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 2(c )","$2,249,000 the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources in cooperation with Pheasants Forever to acquire permanent conservation easements to enhance habitat by expanding riparian wildlife buffers on private land. A list of proposed easement acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan. Up to $200,000 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.",,"Protect in easement 1,595 acres of prairies ",,4950800,"Clean Water Fund, Bonding ",2249000,,,.60,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","RIM Buffers Phase 1 combined the resource benefits of the Outdoor Heritage Fund (LSOHC), Clean Water Fund (CWF), and bond funds. This program exceeded our acreage goal by 439 acres (37%), enrolling a total of 1,595.4 acres of enhanced wildlife and water quality buffers in partnership with private landowners on 46 easements. ",,"September 2011: BWSR Board authorized the RIM Buffer program October 2011: BWSR Board reviewed timeline and ranking criteria November 2011: SWCD program training and rollout of the RFP process where SWCDs requested project areas. January 2012: SWCDs requested local project areas, which determined where eligible projects could occur. February-March 2012: First landowner signup period was held. SWCDs marketed the program to landowners, completed an initial review of eligibility and scoring, and submitted applications to BWSR for funding consideration. Subsequent signups were announced and held to fund additional easements, which followed a similar process of screening committee review and allocation of funding to funded applications. Summer 2012: BWSR completed first funding allocations to applications. Applications first underwent an eligiblity review and confirmation that sites met appropriation guidelines. Applications were funded if they met the minimum wildlife benefits score. Those that did not meet this minimum score were not eligible and were either directed to secure a standalone CWF buffer, or to enroll in a different program. A total of 46 easements were funded and acquired. 2014: Last easements acquired with these funds were recorded. 2014-Onward: Restorations occurred. BWSR is held to the statutory requirement that requires restoration of the easements we acquire. This restoration includes establishment of acceptable vegetation, if the current cover does not adequately meet site goals. This partnership program permanently added grassland habitat and reduced fragmentation by combining the efforts of the Outdoor Heritage Fund, Clean Water Fund, and bonding to secure buffers adjacent to public waters. Building upon the 100-foot RIM buffers funded through the Clean Water Fund, we added an additional buffer width (up to NRCS 393 standard for CRP buffers) to make clean water buffers more attractive and productive for wildlife. This program contributed toward the development of new habitat complexes and enhancement of existing habitats by expanding the size of narrow corridors and connecting them to large, permanently protected grasslands, wetlands, and shallow lakes. Furthermore, these wildlife buffers were targeted for landscapes with existing permanently protected habitat to accelerate progress toward achieving minimum thresholds of grass habitat required by waterfowl and other Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Many Species of Greatest Conservation Need benefit from large habitat patches and some require a minimum threshold of grassland habitat within a landscape. The Sedge wren, a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) most commonly associated with grassland habitat, is encountered in buffer areas. Bird use is influenced by buffer width, with greater widths experiencing greater abundance and diversity of birds and grassland species. Buffers are commonly viewed as simply a water quality practice, but buffers have notable positive impacts on wildlife due their unique upland and riverine habitat interaction. Not only are upland grasslands protected or restored, but detrimental impacts to stream-reliant biota is reduced. Many species of amphibians, such as southern MN's Northern Cricket Frog (endangered) rely on aquatic habitat during the breeding season and then spend most of their lives in upland habitat. In Southeastern MN, reptiles such as the Blanding's Turtle (endangered) rely on meandering streams, rivers, and adjacent lands. A scoring mechanism was employed to fund high quality wildlife buffer enhancements and target these funds. Buffers for wildlife under this program were prioritized based upon their ability to enhance public land habitats (e.g., WPA’s or WMA’s), protect expiring CRP lands, add key nesting cover to wetland/upland complexes, provide maximum water quality benefits, and enhance shallow lakes. Agricultural expansion, biofuel production, and expiration of Conservation Reserve Program contracts had accelerated the loss of grass habitat in Minnesota. At the time this program was implemented, Minnesota had just over 200,000 acres of CRP in buffer practices at various stages of their 10-15 year contracts, some soon to expire. The RIM Buffer program served as a complement to other programs to secure these expiring acres. ",2011-07-01,2016-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tabor,Hoek,BWSR,"1400 East Lyon Street., PO Box 267",Marshall,MN,56258,507-537-7260,tabor.hoek@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-buffers-wildlife-water,,,,
18921,"Mustinka River TMDL Advanced Turbidity Reduction Project",2013,258280,"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 90 pounds/year and Sediment by 90 tons/year. ","The project resulted in estimated reductions of 996 lb. of phosphorus per year, 994 tons of sediment per year, and 995 tons of soil loss per year.",,71400,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",258280,13600,"Jason Beyer, Doug Dahlen, Don Davenport, Jerome Deal, Scott Gillespie, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Ronald Vold, Dennis Zimbrick ",2.1,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Mustinka River winds through five counties in west central Minnesota and empties into Lake Traverse, a border waters lake with excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. For several years, sections of the river have been negatively impacted from too much soil/sediment eroding from the land and washing away into the water. Excess sediment degrades aquatic habitat and feeds algae blooms. This project continues a 2012 Clean Water Fund collaborative effort to develop a plan to reduce the amount of sediment washed into the river. Implementing conservation practices on agricultural land will annually reduce a total of 12,727 tons of sediment and 12,727 pounds of phosphorus loading into the Mustinka River. Several high priority projects will be constructed including three sediment control basins for Randy Island and one sediment basin for three local landowners in Grant County. This project includes staff time and resources for project development and promotion of an estimated 1,680 acres of buffers and 126 acres of wetland restorations within the project area. In addition, one-on-one technical assistance will be provided to landowners for the enrollment of at least 48 contracts with a total of 480 acres of Continuous CRP buffers and 18 contracts with a total of 368 acres of wetland restorations within the entire project area. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Roeschlein,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","704 S Highway 75",Wheaton,MN,56296,"(320) 563-4185",jon.bdswd@frontiernet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mustinka-river-tmdl-advanced-turbidity-reduction-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
14314,"Mustinka River Restoration - Phase II",2012,333200,"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.","Buffer strips: actively promote CCRP buffers on 1875 ac of land; enroll 90 contracts with a total of 1,150 acres of buffers. Erosion Control: install a total of 11 Water& Sediment Control Basins for: one restoration of gully erosion project Wetland Restoration: actively promote CCRP wetland restorations on 515 acres. No-Till& Minimum Tillage Promition: Promotion of new practices implemented on 40 new acres of croplaned. Proposed Reductions: 16,617 Se tons/year Sediment","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 516 lb. of phosphorus per year, 2.32 tons of sediment per year, and 261 tons of soil loss",,95875,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",333200,19200,,2.33,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Mustinka River winds through five counties in west central Minnesota and empties into Lake Traverse, a border waters lake with excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. For several years, sections of the river have been negatively impacted from too much soil/sediment eroding from the land and washing away into the water. Excess sediment degrades aquatic habitat and feeds algae blooms. This project continues a 2011 Clean Water Fund collaborative effort to develop a plan to reduce the amount of sediment washed into the river. This grant will provide staff time and resources for project development and promotion of 1,875 acres of buffers and 515 acres of wetland restorations. Technical assistance will be provided to landowners for the enrollment of 90 contracts with a total of 1,150 acres of Continuous CRP buffers and 15 contracts with a total of 445 acres of wetland restorations within the entire project area. These conservation practices will work directly to keep soil in farm fields where it belongs, and out of the water. All projects will have a cumulative effect towards reducing the amount of sediment in the water. This project will keep approximately 16,000 tons of soil out of the water each year. That's about 6 percent of the total amount of soil reduction that is needed to clean up the river. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Roeschlein,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","704 Hwy 75 S ",Wheaton,MN,56296,"(320) 563-4185",bdswd@frontiernet.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Grant, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mustinka-river-restoration-phase-ii,"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
10030961,"Mustinka River Rehabilitation - Phase 2b",2024,1000000,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (b)","(b) $8,500,000 the first year and $8,500,000 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.","With respect to the CWMP, the Mustinka River Rehabilitation project will achieve 21% of the sediment reduction goal, 19% of the phosphorous reduction goal, and 35% of the priority reach stabilization goal.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Allen Wold, Benjamin Brutlag, Doug Dahlen, Jason Beyer, Jerome Deal, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Scott Gillespie, Steve Schmidt",,"Bois de Sioux WD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Mustinka River Rehabilitation Project, or Phase 2 of the Redpath Project, is a significant capital improvement project identified in the Bois de Sioux-Mustinka Comprehensive Water Management Plan (CWMP). The Project will meet plan goals for water quality and altered hydrology effects by replacing the existing ditch with a 300-foot wide, 260 acre floodplain corridor with a 6.7-mile meandering channel focused on natural channel design. Approximately 30 water quality side inlets will be installed at targeted areas along the corridor to provide additional water quality benefits to the rehabilitated reach. In addition to the stream rehabilitation, the project will provide approximately 34 acres of constructed wetland habitat and 226 acres of native upland buffer areas within the stream channel and associated floodplain areas, permanently protected by the District. The Mustinka River Rehabilitation Project was initially supported by an FY22 BWSR P&P award of $800,000. However, because Minnesota's Flood Hazard Mitigation Program was unable to provide additional funding during FY22, the Project Team split the Mustinka River Rehabilitation Project into Phase 2a and 2b. This strategy facilitated the timely expenditure of committed funds and prevented costly construction delays. The Phase 2a effort is currently constructing the downstream 2.5 miles of the meandering bypass channel. It is scheduled for completion in November 2023. The current proposal seeks funding for Phase 2b, which will construct the remaining 4.2 miles of the meandering bypass channel. Phase 2b is scheduled to begin in the spring and will reach completion by the end of 2024. Crucially, the MN FHM program has now committed $4.4M to the Phase 2b effort in 2024. Overall, the Mustinka River Rehabilitation Project is estimated to reduce sediment loading to the impaired reach of the Mustinka River by 253 tons/yr and phosphorus by 72 lbs/year. This will result in achieving 21% of the overall short-term sediment reduction goal and 19% of the phosphorus reduction goal for the entire Lower Mustinka and Twelvemile Creek planning region as identified in the CWMP. Rehabilitation of this river will meet 35% of the plan goal to stabilize priority reaches to decrease excessive erosion and channel sediment accumulation. This Project meets many goals identified in the CWMP and is one of the largest proposed capital improvement projects listed. ",2024-01-26,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Jamie,Beyer,"Bois de Sioux WD","704 S Highway 75",Wheaton,MN,56296,320-563-4185,bdswd@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Grant, Traverse",,"Mustinka River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mustinka-river-rehabilitation-phase-2b,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
3195,"Mustinka River Turbidity TMDL Implementation",2011,130106,"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 will keep about 15,625 tons of soil out of the water each year. That's about 6 percent of the total amount of soil reduction that is needed to clean up the river."," 2,403.8 Acres of CRP buffers and wetlands; 220 Acres of No-Till Farming; one rain garden; and three water and sediment control basins. As a result, these practices will reduce the amount of sediment by an estimated total of 43,290 tons annually and the amount of phosphorus by 43,290 pounds annually. ",,351122,,,,,,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Mustinka River winds through five counties in west central Minnesota and empties into Lake Traverse, a border waters lake with excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. For several years, sections of the river have been impaired for turbidity due to too much soil/sediment eroding from the land and washing away into the water. Excess sediment degrades aquatic habitat and feeds algae blooms. Soil and Water Conservation Districts from all five counties in the Mustinka River watershed have collaborated on a plan to reduce the amount of sediment washed into the river with a grant from the Clean Water Fund. The goal of the project is to promote and assist landowners with contracts to install Best Management Practices such as: planting strips of native grasses, restoring drained wetlands, and building small structures that keep sediment on the farmland. Work will begin on the project in the spring of 2011. The grass strips, wetland restorations, and earthen structures will work directly to keep soil in farm fields where it belongs, and out of the water. All projects will have a cumulative effect towards reducing the amount of sediment in the water. This project will keep about 15,625 tons of soil out of the water each year. That's about 6 percent of the total amount of soil reduction that is needed to clean up the river. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Roeschlein,"Bois de Sioux Watershed District",,,,,"(320) 563-4185",bdswd@frontiernet.net,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Traverse, Wilkin",,"Bois de Sioux River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mustinka-river-turbidity-tmdl-implementation,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10022815,"Mustinka River Rehabilitation Project",2022,800000,"Minnesota Session Laws - 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1--H.F.No. 13, Article 2, Section 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.","Restoration of 8 mile of the Mustinka River by constructing a 300-foot wide, 260-acre floodplain corridor, 8-mile-long meandering channel, 34 acres of wetland, 226 acres of native upland areas and 30 water quality side inlets in targeted locations.","The Project constructed a 300-foot wide, 260 acre floodplain corridor with 8-mile meandering channel focused on natural channel design, 34 acres of wetland, 226 acres of native upland areas and 30 water quality side inlets at targeted areas locations. This project is estimated to reduce sediment loading to the impaired reach of the Mustinka River by 253 tons/yr and phosphorus by 72 lbs/year","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",200685,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",800000,,"Allen Wold, Benjamin Brutlag, Doug Dahlen, Jason Beyer, John Kapphahn, Linda Vavra, Scott Gillespie, Steve Schmidt, Steven Deal",,"Bois de Sioux WD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Mustinka River Rehabilitation Project will focus on constructing Phase 2 of the Redpath Project, a significant capital improvement project identified in the Bois de Sioux-Mustinka Comprehensive Water Management Plan (CWMP) which will result in meeting the plan goals to address altered hydrology effects. The proposed Project will construct a 300-foot wide, 260 acre floodplain corridor with 8-mile meandering channel focused on natural channel design. In addition to the stream rehabilitation, the project will provide approximately 34 acres of constructed wetland habitat and 226 acres of native upland buffer areas within the stream channel and associated floodplain areas, permanently protected by the District. Approximately 30 water quality side inlets will be installed at targeted areas along the corridor to provide additional water quality benefits to the rehabilitated reach. This project is estimated to reduce sediment loading to the impaired reach of the Mustinka River by 253 tons/yr and phosphorus by 72 lbs/year. This will result in achieving 21% of the overall short-term sediment reduction goal and 19% of the phosphorus reduction goal for the entire Lower Mustinka and Twelvemile Creek planning region as identified in the CWMP. Rehabilitation of this river will meet 35% of the plan goal to stabilize priority reaches to decrease excessive erosion and channel sediment accumulation. This Project meets many goals identified in the CWMP, and is one of the largest proposed capital improvement projects listed. ",2022-01-26,2024-12-18,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jamie,Beyer,"Bois de Sioux WD","704 S Highway 75 Wheaton, MN 56296",Wheaton,MN,56296,320-563-4185,bdswd@runestone.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Grant, Traverse",,"Mustinka River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mustinka-river-rehabilitation-project,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
10024663,"North Fork Crow River FY2022 Watershed-Based Implementation Funding",2023,1120477,"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.","Estimated annual load reductions of 658 pounds of total phosphorus and 1,527 tons of sediment, which will be achieved through the establishment of structural and non-structural practices. Stabilization of 3000 lin feet of the Middle Fork Crow River.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Wright SWCD are: Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",2.15,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The North Fork Crow River Watershed planning workgroup has based its comprehensive watershed management plan on seven planning regions. Each planning region has a list of prioritized resource concerns, measurable goals and implementation actions. Implementation actions are targeted in locations within each planning region, prioritized based on local concerns, programs, etc. Watershed-Based Implementation Funds will be utilized to implement plan actions through installation of structural best management practices and land management practices, providing funding assistance for partner technical/engineering assistance and project development, filling known data gaps and increasing education and awareness for sealing abandoned or unused wells. Well sealing, technical assistance funds and educational efforts will be utilized by the seven sub-watershed areas in the North Fork Crow River, while structural and non-structural ag BMPs have each been prioritized to targeted locations within each planning region. Subwatershed assessments will be completed within each planning region to refine PTMApp identified projects for implementation. Site data collected during the previous WBIF round of funding has been prioritized for practices including cattle exclusion, to reduce effects of in-stream erosion and sediment transport. Meeker County Ditch 47, part of the Middle Fork Crow River, will being construction on the first phase of a restoration project. Examples of structural practices utilized to meet sediment and phosphorus load reductions include grade stabilization structures, water and sediment control basins and grassed waterways; example non-structural practices to be applied include cover crops and conservation tillage. Utilization of these grant funds will provide estimated annual load reductions of 658 pounds of total phosphorus and 1,527 tons of sediment, which will be achieved through the establishment of structural and non-structural practices. ",,,2022-08-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Kandiyohi, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-fork-crow-river-fy2022-watershed-based-implementation-funding,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10030971,"North Fork Crow Watershed River FY2024 Watershed-Based Implementation Funding",2024,1518486,"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 proposed measurable outcomes include 11 acres of wetland restoration or enhancement, and practices targeting 1354.3 tons/acre of sediment, and 382 lbs/acre of phosphorus reduction. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Jeff Burns, Michael Zieska, William Daluge",1.700191571,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The North Fork Crow River Watershed planning workgroup has based its comprehensive watershed management plan on seven planning regions. Each planning region has a list of prioritized resource concerns, measurable goals and implementation actions. Implementation actions are targeted in locations within each planning region, prioritized based on local concerns, programs, etc. Watershed-Based Implementation Funds will be utilized to implement plan actions through installation of structural best management practices and land management practices, providing funding assistance for partner technical/engineering assistance and project development, filling known data gaps and increasing education and awareness for sealing abandoned or unused wells. Well sealing, technical assistance funds and educational efforts will be utilized by the seven sub-watershed areas in the North Fork Crow River, while structural and non-structural ag BMPs have each been prioritized to targeted locations within each planning region. Subwatershed assessments will be completed within each planning region to refine PTMApp identified projects for implementation. Site data collected during the previous WBIF round of funding has been prioritized for practices including cattle exclusion, to reduce effects of in-stream erosion and sediment transport. Meeker County Ditch 47, part of the Middle Fork Crow River, will being construction on the first phase of a restoration project. Examples of structural practices utilized to meet sediment and phosphorus load reductions include grade stabilization structures, water and sediment control basins and grassed waterways; example non-structural practices to be applied include cover crops and conservation tillage. Utilization of these grant funds will provide estimated annual load reductions of 382 pounds of total phosphorus and 1354.3 tons of sediment, which will be achieved through the establishment of structural and non-structural practices. In addition to these estimated reductions, proposed projects will also result in a 3 acres of wetland restoration, 10 well sealings, 7 landowner workshops, and 3 storm water practices, as well as the completion of at least six feasibility or subwatershed assessment studies that will identify additional practices for implementation. ",2024-02-22,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@usda.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Kandiyohi, Kittson, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Mower, Pope, Renville, Stearns, Traverse, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-fork-crow-watershed-river-fy2024-watershed-based-implementation-funding,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10025608,"North Fork Crow River 1W1P Implementation",2018,642377,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Sec 7, (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.","Objective 1: Increased contact with landowners, use of conservation practices and use of cost-share programs Objective 2: Improve % of fields meeting stewardship goals Objective 3: Close some data gaps and increase outreach","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 987.1 lbs of Phosphorus, 1006.5 tons of Sediment, 775.97 tons of Soil Loss, ","Achieved proposed outcomes",278534,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",640859,35379,"Andy Johnson,Dylan Erickson,Jason Weinerman,Jay Hedtke,Jeff Gertgen,Jonathan Morales,Kala Kaehler,Kelsey Olson,Margaret Johnson,Scott Henderson",,"Middle Fork Crow River WD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The North Fork Crow River Water Planning Partnership (NFCRWPP) is an organization of six counties, six soil and water conservation district, two watershed districts, and a joint powers board within central Minnesota. The NFCRWPP came together and developed a comprehensive One Watershed One Plan outlining prioritized and targeted implementation strategies with measurable resource improvements. Using a comprehensive list of resource concerns and issues, members of the NFCRWPP will be working towards the reduction of sediment and total phosphorous from the North Fork Crow River. This project will target xxx subwatershed areas and reduce up to 306 tons of sediment and 146 lbs of TP by implementing both structural and management practices. It is anticipated to complete up to 20 structural projects along with working with landowners to implement management practices. As part of this project, NFCRWPP members will continue to build educational events and complete projects to fill in identified data gaps. ",2019-05-07,2021-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Closed,,,Scott,Henderson,"Middle Fork Crow River WD","189 County Road 8 NE PO Box 8 ",Spicer,MN,56288,320-796-0888,scott@mfcrow.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-fork-crow-river-1w1p-implementation,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
19003,"Partners for Clean Water-Douglas County Conservation Grant Program",2013,54735,"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","Five Community Partners Grant Projects","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 347 lb. of phosphorus per year, 53 tons of sediment per year, 53 tons of soil loss, and 7 acre-feet of stormwater volume",,13752,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",54735,2850,"Paul Barsness, Gary Thoennes, Jon Schneider, Dave Wolf, Doug Rutten",0.1,"Douglas Soil and Water ","Local/Regional Government","The Partners for Clean Water program will enable community groups to take action to improve their water resources. Engaging citizens directly in project development and installation efforts provides immediate water quality benefits and develops a community of active stewardship. Installation of projects previously developed by Douglas County community groups will shift the currently dormant water quality protection efforts. The Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District will partner with community groups such as Lake Associations and Sportsmen's Groups to publicize, design, and install conservation practices to improve the waters in Douglas County. This process will include community engagement steps of soliciting projects, hosting project installation open houses, and reporting to the group the projects results and final costs. Group members will be encouraged to propose additional BMP projects and engaged in an active critique of other proposed BMPS in their area of interest. ",,,2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Jerome ",Haggenmiller,"Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District","900 Robert Street, Suite 102",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-clean-water-douglas-county-conservation-grant-program,"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 Barsness - Vice-Chairman, Gary Thoennes - Chairman, Jon Schneider - Secretary, Dave Wolf - Employee Relations, Doug Rutten - Treasurer ","Nicole Clapp",No
33632,"Partners for Clean Water - Douglas County Phase 2",2015,74440,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This project will reduce the amount of sediment (225 tons per year) and phosphorus (250 pounds per year) being exported from the targeted stretch of the Crow River by constructing grade stabilization structures and water and sediment control basins at the headward eroding tops of these gullies. ","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 14 lbs of phosphorus and 19 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",96640,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",143625,537,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.24,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Douglas County Partners for Clean Water program enables community groups to take action and improve their water resources. Engaging citizens directly in project development and installation efforts provides immediate water quality benefits and cultivates a community of active stewardship.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Steve,Henry,"Douglas SWCD",,,,,"320-763-3191 x126",steve.henry@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,"Chippewa River, Long Prairie River, Pomme de Terre River, Redeye River, Sauk River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/partners-clean-water-douglas-county-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",No
10013784,"Phase 1 of Five Mile Creek and Marsh Lake Improvement Strategy",2020,274000,"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.","As calculated using PTMapp (19 pre-designed basins), a total reduction of 532.6 tons of sediment and 89.1 lbs of phosphorous, annually.","The total proposed measurable goals were not achieved since the overall project design was altered. Instead of 19 basin the project only needed 12 basins in order to achieve the infield erosion goals and gain landowner support, thus the overall reduction estimates were less than projected since the number of basins were less. Also, a different calculation toll was used to generate reduction estimates once the project was completed. Overall reduction estimates calculated at the time of completion are 352.08 lbs/yr of Phosphorus and 1776.93 T/yr for soil savings. ","achieved proposed outcomes",63574,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",235828,8278,"Dan Morrill, David Dybdahl, Lon Moen, Ron Reisdorph, Tom Holker",0.259578544,"Big Stone SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The proposed project is: Phase 1 of the Five Mile Creek and Marsh Lake Improvement strategy. The Big Stone SWCD plans to install 30-40 WASCoBs and other alternative practices like cover crops, no till/strip till, etc. within the Five Mile Creek watershed. Currently, 19-shovel ready WASCoBs have been designed with plans of reaching out to other landowners to implement similar practices. Using PTMapp, we will identify areas with medium to high sediment loss and target those landowners to implement projects. As identified in the Targeted Implementation Plan, a total reduction goal of 25 percent (3,439 tons) sediment and 12 percent (939 lbs) phosphorous is needed in County Ditch 2 and a reduction goal of 25 percent sediment (16,551) and 15 percent (8485 lbs) phosphorous reduction is needed for Marsh Lake. After calculating sediment and phosphorous savings in PTMapp (19 designed basins basins), we would expect to get 15 percent closer to the reduction goal for sediment and 9 percent closer for phosphorous, as identified for County Ditch 2 (Five Mile Creek). Furthermore, we would see an overall reduction of 3 percent sediment and 1 percent phosphorous toward reduction goals for Marsh Lake. Unfortunately, Phase 1 of this project does not get us all the way there, but it is a significant step in the right direction for Five Mile Creek and Marsh Lake.",2020-02-28,2023-03-27,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tammy,Neubauer,"Big Stone SWCD","990 US Hwy 12 Ortonville, MN 56278",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-6149,tammy.neubauer@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,"Minnesota River - Headwaters",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phase-1-five-mile-creek-and-marsh-lake-improvement-strategy,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
18970,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed 2013 BMP Implementation Initiative",2013,480228,"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 10,091 pounds/year and Sediment by 9,891 tons/year.","This project resulted in estimated reductions of 668 lb. of phosphorus per year, 697 tons of sediment per year, and 84 tons of soil lost per year",,149617,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",480228,27720,"Keith Swanson, John Lindquist, Jerry Johnson, Rod Wenstrom, Paul Barsness, Paul Groneberg, Joe Fox, Dave Lonergan, Walter Wulff, Jeanne Ennen, Clinton Schuerman, Jeanne Ennen. .",3.9,"Pomme de Terre River Association","Local/Regional Government","The Pomme de Terre River watershed is located in west central Minnesota and occupies a portion of six counties. For many years surface water quality within the watershed has been a concern to local government. In 1982 the Pomme de Terre River Association Joint Powers Board (JPB) was formed to begin addressing this issue. In 2002 the Pomme de Terre River was placed on the Impaired Waters list for turbidity. The goal of the JPB is to improve the local water resources within the watershed through voluntary efforts and building relationships with local landowners. The JPB will implement conservation practices including rain gardens, streambank and lakeshore restorations, buffers and wetland restorations utilizing Conservation Reserve Program and Wetland Restoration Program sign ups as well as other Federal programs. A total of 935 acres of buffers and wetlands will be protected and restored, 54 water and sediment control basins, 20 rain gardens, one streambank and lakeshore restoration, and one terrace project will be implemented. This will result in a total of approximately 9891 tons/year of sediment and 10,091 lbs/year of phosphorus being kept from surface waters of the watershed. Each partner of the JPB will utilize local staff familiar with the land and local landowners in their area. Local project promotion, personal contact, and technical expertise of the staff will be utilized to achieve the results. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brett,Arne,"Pomme de Terre River Association","12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-4886",brett.arne@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-watershed-2013-bmp-implementation-initiative,"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
14327,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed Best Management Practices - Phase II",2012,350470,"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.","Pasture incentives - 1 project of 55 acres in Swift county. - Pomme de Terre River watershed Shoreline Stabilization/restoration - 1 project on the Pomme de Terre river - Pomme de Terre River watershed. Wetland Restoration - 925 acres of wetland restoration and associated upland buffer - Pomme de Terre River watershed. Buffers - 930 acres of vegetated buffer on rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. - Pomme de Terre River watershed. Proposed Reductions: 18,411 lbs/year Phosphorus and 18,411 tons/year Sediment","Pasture incentives 2 projects completed for a total of 33 acres excluded- Pomme de Terre River Watershed Water and Sediment Control Basins 14 Basins were installed in the Pomme de Terre Watershed within Grant County, MN Conservation Cover 138.6 acres were enrolled into the State RIM Easement Program (Otter Tail County, MN) with incentive dollars from the 2012 CWF Grant Stream bank & Shore land Restorations 4 shore land and stream bank buffers were installed within the Pomme de Terre Watershed. Including the Mill Dam Stream Barbs installed in Morris, MN Wetland Restoration 899 acres of wetland restorations and associated upland buffers were enrolled into federal programs within the Pomme de Terre Watershed Buffers 850 acres of vegetated buffers on rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands were enrolled into federal programs within the Pomme de Terre Watershed ",,169671,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",350470,17920,,2.98,"Pomme de Terre River Association","Local/Regional Government","The Pomme de Terre River watershed is located in west central Minnesota and occupies a portion of six counties. For many years surface water quality within the watershed has been a concern to local government. In 1982 the Pomme de Terre River Association Joint Powers Board was formed to begin addressing this issue. In 2002 the Pomme de Terre River was placed on the Impaired Waters list for turbidity. This project is a continuation of a 2011 Clean Water Fund project. The project partners are collaborating to improve surface water quality within the watershed. The goal of the project is to promote and assist individual landowners with the installation of practices such as: buffer strips, wetland restoration, rain gardens, shoreland restoration, and water and sediment control basins. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Brett,Arne,"Pomme de Terre River Association","12 Hwy 28 E Ste. 2",Morris,MN,56267,"(320) 589-4886 x109",brett.arne@stevensswcd.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-watershed-best-management-practices-phase-ii," 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
10024662,"Pomme de Terre WBIF FY23",2023,717428,"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 phosphorus by 320* lbs/yr; reduce sediment by 492* tons/yr. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,http://www.pdtriver.org,3.46,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","PDTRA will use this funding to pursue goals stated in the CWMP. PDTRA has ID'd 5 priority areas to focus sediment & phosphorus reduction goals: Northern Lakes, Christina/Pelican Lakes, PDT River Lakes Chain, PDT River Corridor, & Drywood Creek. Plans include but aren't limited to: water & sediment control basins, alternative tile intakes, waste pit closures, grade stabilizations, livestock exclusions, shoreline restorations/stabilizations, cover crops. Northern Lakes: 4 shoreline BMPs (reduce P by 60 lb/yr & sed by 68 ton/yr), 15 structural BMPs (reduce P by 75 lb/yr & sed by 75 ton/yr), & 200 acres of non-struct. BMPs (reduce P by 4 lb/yr & sed by 16 ton/yr) Christina/Pelican Lakes: 1 shoreline project targeting Lake Christina (reduce P by 15 lb/yr & sed by 17 lb/yr), 1 structural BMP targeting Lake Christina (reduce P by 5 lb/yr & sed by 5 ton/yr) PDT Lakes Chain: 2 shoreline projects targeting Pomme de Terre Lake (reduce P by 30 lb/yr & sed by 34 ton/yr), 1 structural BMP targeting Pomme de Terre Lake (reduce P by 5 lb/yr & sed by 5 ton/yr) & 84 acres of non-struct. BMPs targeting Pomme de Terre Lake (reduce P by 26 lb/yr & sed by 77 ton/yr) PDT River Corridor: 8 structural BMPs targeting PDT River (reduce P by 23 lb/yr & sed by 20 ton/yr) & 50 acres of non-struct. BMPs targeting PDT River (reduce P by 16 lb/yr & sed by 45 ton/yr) Drywood Creek: 80 acres of non-struct. BMPs targeting Drywood Creek & Artichoke Lake (reduce P by 25 lb/yr & sed by 72 ton/yr) Watershed wide: 13 structural BMPs (reduce P by 20 lb/yr & sed by 13 ton/yr) & 50 acres of non-struct. BMPs (reduce P by 16 lb/yr & sed by 45 ton/yr), at least 1 field day, 1 public workshop, 1 nitrate & arsenic testing clinic, & maintenance of a project tracking database. Cover crops will help achieve the altered hydrology 10-year goal. PD/TA, Edu/Outreach, & Grant Admin funds are needed to implement practices, engage landowners, & coordinate spending. ",,,2022-08-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Micayla,Lakey,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2",Morris,MN,56267,"320-589-4886 x109",micayla.lakey@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-wbif-fy23,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
3989,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed Best Management Practices",2011,257610,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (b); Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (g)","(i) $1,250,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for targeted nonpoint restoration technical assistance and engineering. At least 93 percent of this amount must be made available for grants. (2011 - Restoration Technical Assistance), 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's goal is to reduce sediment into the river by 13,000 tons per year and phosphorus by 13,000 pounds per year.","Project partners provided program information and technical assistance to 150 landowners resulting in the installation of 578.1 acres of vegetated buffer, 405.1 acres of wetland restoration and associated buffer, six shore land restorations, 24 rain gardens, 29 water and sediment control basins, 15 alternative tile intakes, 18.2 acres of livestock exclusion, and 1455 acres of no-till. These practices will reduce sediment by an estimated 39,247 tons and phosphorus by 39,283 pounds annually within the Pomme de Terre River watershed. ",,1104452,,,,,,"Pomme de Terre River Association Joint Powers Board","Local/Regional Government","The Pomme de Terre River watershed is located in west central Minnesota and occupies a portion of six counties. For many years surface water quality within the watershed has been a concern to local government, and in 1982 the Counties and SWCDs within the watershed area formed the Pomme de Terre River Association Joint Powers Board to begin addressing this issue. In 2002 the Pomme de Terre River was placed on the Impaired Waters list for turbidity.The project partners are collaborating to improve surface water quality within the watershed with a grant from the Clean Water Fund. The goal of the project is to promote and assist individual landowners with the installation of practices such as: buffer strips, wetland restoration, rain gardens, shoreland restoration, and water and sediment control basins. Work will begin on the project in the spring of 2011.Installing these practices will have a cumulative effect towards reducing the amount of sediment and phosphorus in the water. This project's goal is to reduce sediment into the river by 13,000 tons per year and phosphorus by 13,000 pounds per year.",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed Best Management Practices",Joe,Montonye,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB",,,,,"(218) 685-5395 x3",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-watershed-best-management-practices,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
27922,"Pomme de Terre River Watershed Targeted BMP Implementation Project",2014,274816,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Projects and Practices 2014","Estimates are watershed wide. Project location will affect reductions at the mouth of the PdT river.",,,68704,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",274816,5148,"Members for Pomme de Terre River Association JPB are: Dave Lonergan, Don Huntley, George Libbon, Kirby Hufford",1.05,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","The goal of the Pomme de Terre River Association (JPB) is to improve local water resources within the watershed through targeted voluntary efforts and build strong relationships with local landowners, producers, and citizens. Utilizing the State's first Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy, the JPB has targeted and identified specific areas and activities required for marked water quality improvement. These include the implementation of selected BMPs in specific watershed areas: 11 water and sediment control basins, riparian buffers, enrollment of 555 acres of Conservation Reserve Program buffer and wetland practices, 5 shoreline protection and stabilization projects, as well as 20 rain gardens, 5 grade stabilization projects, a livestock waste impoundment closure, and a cattle exclusion incentive. In total, these practices will annually keep 2411 tons of sediment and 1638 pounds of phosphorus from entering surface waters in the watershed. ",,,2014-04-08,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Chris,Staebler,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2",Morris,MN,562679505,320-589-4886,chris.staebler@stevensswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-watershed-targeted-bmp-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
34253,"Pomme de Terre River Association's Incorporation of the PTMApp Model ",2016,115248,"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","This project will result in a GIS-based water quality analysis to assist the Pope SWCD in determining effective locations for best management practice implementation and will prioritize the areas from high to low for phosphorus, nitrogen, and sediment delivery. ","The Digital Elevation Model has been completed on the targeted sub-watersheds.","Achieved proposed outcomes",9540,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",38158,726,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.08,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","The goal of the Pomme de Terre River Association (PDTRA JPB) is to improve the local water resources within the watershed through targeted voluntary efforts and the building of strong relationships with local landowners, producers, and citizens. To further our efforts in strategically working to achieve our reduction goals, listed in our Major Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies Report and Turbidity Total Maximum Daily Load report, we would like to further define our Priority Management Zones through the development of a hydrological conditioned Digital Elevation Model. Once created, this GIS layer will be integrated into the PTMApp and will aid in the targeting of BMP applicability at the field scale within our sub-watersheds for total suspended solids and phosphorous reduction practices. Modeling will begin on the two sub-watersheds that are contributing the most non-point source pollution according to the PTMApp. Most likely the Drywood Creek and Lower Pomme de Terre sub-watersheds will be modeled, as those areas have already been prioritized through the WRAPS report and have reduction goals for TSS of 72% & 53%, respectively. Through PTMApp modeling, pollution reductions will be estimated not at the practice site, but at the resource of concern and will help estimate the impacts of implementing BMPs on our impaired waters. This information will not only aid in current efforts of project implementation, but will help in the planning of our second WRAPS implementation plan, upcoming in 2017. In addition, we will be able to aid our local partners in generating Water Management Plans and ease the transition from historical plans to a one watershed one plan.",,,2016-01-22,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jared,House,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD",Morris,MN,56267,651-235-7169,jared.house@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,"Pomme de Terre River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-river-associations-incorporation-ptmapp-model,"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
10033682,"Pomme de Terre WBIF FY25",2025,1006033,"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 by approximately 858 tons/yr and phosphorous by approximately 117 lbs./yr at the catchment level and approximately 10 tons/year sediment and 23 lbs./year of phosphorous at the outlet (resource point 28).",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",96055,,,1.32,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","The Pomme de Terre River Association (PDTRA) will use this funding to pursue goals stated in the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. PDTRA has identified five priority areas to focus sediment & phosphorus reduction goals: Northern Lakes, Christina/Pelican Lakes, Pomme de Terre River Lakes Chain, Pomme de Terre River Corridor, and Drywood Creek. Plans include but aren't limited to: water & sediment control basins, alternative tile intakes, shoreline restorations/stabilizations, critical area plantings, grass waterways and SSTS upgrades. Northern Lakes, Christina Pelican Lakes, and Watershed Wide portion of West Otter Tail County: four subsurface sewage treatment systems upgrades. Christina/Pelican Lakes: two shoreline projects targeting Lake Christina, 21 shoreline projects targeting Pelican Lake, and one structural BMP targeting Lake Christina. Pomme de Terre Lakes Chain: 2 shoreline projects targeting Pomme de Terre Lake, one structural BMP targeting Pomme de Terre Lake. Pomme de Terre River Corridor: 19 structural ag. BMPs targeting Pomme de Terre River and one shoreline BMP. Drywood Creek: 13 ag structural BMPs. Watershed Wide: 30 structural BMPs and ten acres of critical area plantings. Host at least one field day, one public workshop, and an annual meeting. Assist with the purchase of one no-till drill, and maintenance of a project tracking database. Project Development, Technical Assistance, Education and Outreach, and Grant Administration funds are needed to implement practices, engage landowners, and coordinate spending. Overall reductions for all practices is estimated at 858 tons/yr of sediment and 117 lbs./year of phosphorous at the catchment level with and overall estimated reduction of 10 tons/year of sediment and 23 lbs./year of phosphorous at the outlet of the Pomme de Terre River.",,,2024-08-14,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sophia,Maruska,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD 12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2 Morris, MN 56267",Morris,MN,56267,320-589-4886,sophia.maruska@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-wbif-fy25,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10022952,"Pomme de Terre WBIF FY21-22",2021,717428,"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.","Reduce phosphorus by 327.8 lbs/yr; reduce sediment by 758.8 tons/yr. ","This project funded implementation of agricultural best management practices and shoreline restorations in the Pomme de Terre River watershed. The work resulted in a reduction of 393 pounds/year of phosphorus and 559 tons/year of sediment. Funds paid for shoreline mapping and inventories, soil health field days and private well testing events. Funds also covered costs of staff to design and engineer projects and work with landowners, including targeted outreach to landowners in priority areas. Work was done in priority areas and addressed sediment and phosphorus, which are priority issues in the Pomme de Terre River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. Work was completed on time. The partnership matched WBIF grant funding with a portion of a $304,100 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency. ","achieved most of the proposed measurable outcomes",249903,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",717428,52888,,3.143199234,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government",,,"PDTRA will use funding to carry out goals stated in the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. PDTRA has identified 5 priority areas to focus sediment & phosphorus reduction goals: Northern Lakes, Christina/Pelican Lakes, Pomme de Terre River Lakes Chain, Pomme de Terre River Corridor, & Drywood Creek. Planned practices include but are not limited to: water & sediment control basins, alternative tile intakes, waste pit closures, grade stabilizations, livestock exclusions, shoreline restorations & stabilizations, & cover crops. In Northern Lakes there will be 7 structural BMPs (reduce P by 9.0 lb/yr), 1 waste pit closure (reduce P by 75 lb/yr), 3 shoreline BMPs (reduce P by 0.6 lb/yr), & 60 acres of non-struct. BMPs (reduce P by 8.4 lb/yr). In Christina/Pelican Lakes there will be 6 structural BMPs (reduce P by 8.0 lb/yr), 1 waste pit closure (reduce P by 75 lb/yr), 16 shoreline BMPs (reduce P by 3.2 lb/yr), & 80 acres of non-struct. BMPs (reduce P by 11.2 lb/yr). In Pomme de Terre Lakes Chain, there will be 1 shoreline BMP (reduce P by 0.2 lb/yr). In Pomme de Terre River Corridor there will be 74 structural BMPs (reduce P by 88.8 lb/yr & sed by 495.8 ton/yr), & 50 acres of non-struct. BMPs (reduce P by 7.0 lb/yr & sed by 45.0 ton/yr). In Drywood Creek there will be 30 structural BMPs (reduce P by 36.0 lb/yr & sed by 189.0 ton/yr). Watershed wide, plans include 2 structural BMPs (reduce P by 2.6 lb/yr & sed by 13.0 ton/yr), 20 acres of non-struct. BMPs (reduce P by 2.8 lb/yr & sed by 16.0 ton/yr), at least 1 field day, 1 public workshop, 1 advisory group meeting, & development of a project tracking database. As a secondary benefit, cover crops will help achieve part of our altered hydrology 10-year goal. PD/TA, Edu & Outreach, & Grant Admin funds are needed to implement practices, engage landowners, & coordinate spending.",2021-03-19,2024-09-20,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Sophia,Maruska,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD 12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2 Morris, MN 56267",Morris,MN,56267,320-589-4886,sophia.maruska@pdtriver.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pomme-de-terre-wbif-fy21-22,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
27932,"Prioritization, Targeting, and Measuring Water Quality Improvement Application (PTMA)",2014,235250,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Development (refinement) of PTM Tool ",,,58812,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",235250,,"Members for Red River Watershed Mgmt Board are: ",,"Red River Watershed Mgmt Board","Local/Regional Government","The Prioritization, Targeting, and Measuring Water Quality Improvement Application (PTMA) connects the general qualitative strategies in a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRAP) and the identification of implementable on-the-ground Best Management Practices (BMPs). Leveraging geospatial data from the International Water Institute this application will be developed for two pilot areas within the Red River Basin. TMDLs and WRAPs include general strategies for improving water quality but rarely identify the specific locations of projects to achieve the desired sediment and nutrients load reduction. PTMA will include the capability to ingest modeling results to site one or many water quality improvement projects, evaluate collective water quality impacts, and demonstrate fiscal accountability. PTMA can be used by local government staff and decision-makers to prioritize subwatersheds for implementation, target specific fields to install BMPs, and measure water quality improvement by tracking expected nutrient and sediment load reductions within the watershed. PTMA will generate reports documenting the prioritization, targeting, and measuring process and identify a set of BMPs to establish funding priority for implementation. ",,,2014-03-06,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Charles,Fritz,"Red River Watershed Mgmt Board","Attn Don Ogaard, Executive Director","Detroit Lakes; Fargo",MN,58105,701-231-8170,charles@iwinst.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Cass, Clay, Grant, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Traverse",,"Buffalo River, Otter Tail River, Red River of the North - Marsh River, Red River of the North - Sandhill River, Upper Red River of the North, Wild Rice River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prioritization-targeting-and-measuring-water-quality-improvement-application-ptma,"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 ",
14318,"Protecting Groundwater in the Long Prairie Watershed",2012,133939,"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.","Upgrade of Existing Noncomplaint Manure Storage Structure - Groundwater, Lake Miltona, Long Prairie River Watershed. Proposed Reductions: 57 lbs/year Nitrogen and 15 lbs/year Phosphorus","Final pollution reduction estimates: 332 mg/L BOD5, 1095 mg/L COD, 57 lbs/yr nitrogen, 265 lbs/yr phosphorus",,44463,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",133939,350,,0.02,"Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","A family dairy farm in the shoreland area of Lake Miltona has a liquid manure storage area that is not up to standards due to sandy soil and a high water table, increasing the likelihood of groundwater contamination. Lake Miltona is connected to the Alexandria Area Chain of Lakes and ultimately the water ends up in the Long Praire River. Groundwater impacts to the Long Prairie River have the potential to be significant. The Long Prairie River is impaired for low dissolved oxygen and a pollution reduction study has listed nitrogen reduction as a critical way to improve oxygen levels in the river. Animal waste is one common source of nitrogen. This project will result in a new manure containment structure. This structure will prevent manure contaminated water from entering the groundwater. This structure will also allow for a more consistent nutrient product which will improve the producer's ability to manage manure land applications, thus further protecting water resources. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District","900 Robert Street, Suite 102",Alexandria,MN,56315,"(320) 763-3191 x3",jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-groundwater-long-prairie-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
14375,"Protecting Lake Miltona",2012,13050,"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:Smokey Timbers Camp Erosion Control Project.","This project achieved an estimated 225 lb/yr reduction in phosphorus.",,4044,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",13050,875,"Gary Thoennes, Chairman; Paul Barsness; Jon Schneider; Doug Rutten; Dave Wolf;",0.05,"Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Lake Miltona is considered one of the finest lakes in Central Minnesota and its 15 miles of lake shore make it the largest lake in Douglas County. Smokey Timbers Youth Camp, owned by the Smokey Timbers Foundation, is located on the north side of Lake Miltona. There is currently an erosion problem at the camp where a large gully has developed that drains into the lake. The Smokey Timbers Foundation and Miltona Township are partnering on this project to solve this erosion problem. The proposed solution for the problem is to construct a diversion to direct some of the runoff into existing woodlands to treat the runoff. The existing gully will be reshaped as a waterway and will outlet into a grass buffer area before entering Lake Miltona. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District","900 Robert St. Suite 102",Alexandria,MN,56308,"(320) 763-3191 x3",jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/protecting-lake-miltona,"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
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
10024671,"Redeye Watershed Based Implementation Funding FY23/23",2022,706488,"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.","Total measurable outcomes from planned practices totals: 93 lbs/yr of phosphorus; 292 tons/yr of sediment; 602 lbs/yr of nitrogen; and 349 lbs/yr of BOD reduction.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Otter Tail, East SWCD are: Dennis Reynolds, Lyle Dittmann, Steve Inwards, Terry Greenwaldt, Wayne Enger",1.73,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Watershed based implementation funds will be used to target conservation practices utilizing the principles associated with Prioritize, Target and Measure as referenced in our Local Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan. The following are projects/practices, and their associated pollution reduction estimates, that are included in this budget request: (500 acres of Nonstructural BMPs) to protect/improve land management and reduce bacteria will reduce phosphorus by 65 lbs/yr, nitrogen by 520 lbs/yr, and sediment by 285 tons/yr. (40 acres of Forest Stand Improvement) to address land protection goal will meet 20% of the Land Protection Goal. (2 Livestock Waste Management Projects) will reduce 22 lbs/yr of phosphorus, 82 lbs/yr of nitrogen and 349 lbs of BOD per year. (1,878 acres of Groundwater Based Practices) will meet 20% of the Groundwater Protection Goal. (425ft of Streambank Protection) will reduce phosphorus by 6 lbs/yr and sediment by 7 tons/yr which is 1.1 percent of the 10 year goal. ",,,2022-07-27,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Donald,Bajumpaa,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","801 Jenny Ave SW Ste 2",Perham,MN,56573,218-346-9105,don.bajumpaa@eot.mnswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redeye-watershed-based-implementation-funding-fy2323,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10022930,"Redeye Watershed Based Implmentation Funding",2021,706488,"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.","Reduce phosphorus by about 570lbs, sediment by about 2505 tons, and nitrogen by about 4568lbs. See attached supplemental information for additional details about measurable outcomes.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",17250,2827,"Members for Otter Tail, East SWCD are: Dennis Reynolds, Lyle Dittmann, Steve Inwards, Terry Greenwaldt, Wayne Enger",1.2,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","Local/Regional Government",,,"To help fulfill the LWR1W1P, Level Two actions from the plan will be funded with this grant. Most of the action include a variety of non-structural BMPs for crop, pasture, and forest land (examples include cover crops, nutrient management plans, grazing plans, forest stewardship plans, and an enhanced buffer). In addition, structural practices, such as fencing plus watering facilities and precision agriculture, will be implemented. At least one landowner for each forest stand improvement and a feedlot improvement will receive cost share. Projects, both structural and non-structural, will primarily be targeted using goals 1: Land Management, 2: Nitrogen Management, and 4: Bacteria Reduction in the LWR1W1P. Education and outreach will follow the Redeye Media Campaign. Technical assistance will be used for assistance with projects and project development will be used to help locate and persuade landowners to participate. Completed projects will be mapped onto a single map for reporting and tracking. Lastly, administration and coordination accounts for about 7% of the budget to organize meetings and track expenditures.",2021-03-10,2023-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Darren,Newville,"Otter Tail, East SWCD","801 Jenny Ave SW Ste 2 ",Perham,MN,56573,,darren.newville@eot.mnswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Douglas, Otter Tail, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redeye-watershed-based-implmentation-funding,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",2
14285,"Reducing nutrients to Hydes Lake ",2012,63350,"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 shoreline restorations on Hydes Lake. - Hydes Lake, Installation of a bioreactor to treat 60 acres of tilled agricultural fields currently draining directly to Hydes Lake via drian tile and Identify and install a water treatment structure between Hydes Lake and Patterson Lake. - Hydes Lake Proposed Reductions: 233 lbs/year Phosphorus","This project reported a final estimated pollution reduction of 9 lbs/yr phosphorus.",,25000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources ",63350,5500,,0.31,"Carver Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Hydes Lake is the headwaters to Carver Creek and is known for its excellent fishery. However, the lake has elevated nutrient levels which lead to poor water quality. A clean up plan for Hydes Lake has identified the need to reduce phosphorus loading by 81 percent from watershed sources. The purpose of this project is to significantly reduce the phosphorus loading into Hydes Lake by installing three projects. The first project will install a bioreactor to treat 60 acres of agricultural land. The second project will identify options to treat high volumes of phosphorus laden water entering the lake from an adjacent sub-watershed. The third project will restore approximately 400 feet of sparsely vegetated shoreline. These projects are estimated to reduce phosphorus by 233 pounds per year. This is a significant amount of the annual 388 pound phosphorus reduction that is needed. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver Soil and Water Conservation District","11360 Hwy 212, Suite 6 ",Cologne,"MN ",55322,"(952) 466-5235",mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reducing-nutrients-hydes-lake," 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
14360,"Reducing Nutrients to Hydes Lake",2012,32600,"Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session chapter 6, article 2, section 7","(d) $1,000,000 the first year and $1,000,000 the second year are for technical assistance and grants for the conservation drainage program in consultation with the Drainage Work Group, created under Minnesota Statutes, section 103B.101, subdivision 13, that consists of 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.","Project Outputs:Installation of a bioreactor - Hydes Lake Installation of shoreline restorations on Hydes Lake - Hydes Lake Identify and install a water treatment structure between Hydes Lake and Patterson Lake. - Hydes Lake Proposed Reductions:233 lbs/year Phosphorus","This project achieved an estimated 111 lbs/yr nitrogen reduction.",,25000,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",32600,3500,,0.31,"Carver Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","Hydes Lake is the headwaters to Carver Creek and is known for its excellent fishery. However, the lake has elevated nutrient levels which lead to poor water quality. A clean up plan for Hydes Lake identified the need to reduce phosphorus loading by 81 percent from watershed sources. The purpose of this project is to significantly reduce the phosphorus loading into Hydes Lake by installing three projects. The first project will install a bioreactor to treat 60 acres of agricultural land. The second project will identify options to treat high volumes of phosphorus laden water entering the lake from an adjacent sub-watershed. The third project will restore approximately 400 feet of sparsely vegetated shoreline. These projects are estimated to reduce phosphorus by 233 pounds per year. This is a significant fraction of the annual 388 pound phosphorus reduction that is needed. ",,,2012-01-01,2014-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Mike,Wanous,"Carver Soil and Water Conservation District","11360 Hwy 212, Suite 6",Cologne,MN,55322,"(952) 466-5235",mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reducing-nutrients-hydes-lake-0,"Bill Thompson - MPCA Project Manager and Research Scientist; Sonia Maassel Jacobsen - Hydraulic Engineer, NRCS; Bruce Henningsgaard - Principal Engineer; William P Anderson - Principal Engineer; Greg Eggers - Drainage Engineer, MN DNR; Jim Solstad - Hydrologist 3; Allan M. Kean - Chief Engineer, BWSR; Adam Birr - Impaired Waters Technical Coordinator;","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
2974,"Reinvest in MN Wetlands Reserve Acq. & Restoration Program Partnership",2012,1645000,"M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art.3, Sec. 2, Subd. 09d","$1,645,000 the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore wetlands and associated upland habitat in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Wetlands Reserve Program. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required work program.","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".","Click on ""Final Report"" under ""Project Details"".",,,,1645000,,,4.68,BWSR,"State Government","PROJECT OVERVIEW The Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Wetlands Reserve Program restores wetlands and grasslands through the purchase of permanent conservation easements on privately owned land. The easements limit future land use and put conservation plans in place for future management. The Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources is using this appropriation to accelerate the RIM Wetlands Reserve Program resulting in additional permanently protected wetlands and grasslands throughout the state. OVERALL PROJECT OUTCOME AND RESULTS The Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) - Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) partnership is a local-state-federal partnership delivered locally by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), and county Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). The goal of the RIM-WRP partnership is to protect land with perpetual conservation easements and restore high quality wetlands and native grassland in order to maximize wetland functions and values and optimize wildlife habitat. For this particular project, ENTRF funds were used to secure permanent conservation easements via the RIM-WRP partnership as part of a larger effort to protect and restore the drained Crooked Lake basin in Douglas County, MN. The Crooked Lake Restoration project is a multi-partner project that aims to restore the drained shallow lake bed, which prior to its drainage in the early 1900s was home to diverse populations of aquatic invertebrates and provided thousands of acres of critical wildlife habitat. Project outcomes include reduced nutrient loading and sedimentation to nearby (impaired) Lake Osakis and improved water quality throughout the Sauk River watershed. The Crooked Lake restoration project was deemed a Federal priority in 2011 by USDA under the Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI). Led by both the Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the Sauk River Watershed District and with the cooperation of USDA NRCS, BWSR, Ducks Unlimited, and many other local, state, and federal partners, the Crooked Lake Project evolved over the past decade. Primary goals to restore this shallow lake for wildlife and water quality purposes have been at the forefront. The proposed pool elevation (1334.0'), along with adjacent upland makes up the project boundary. Scoring criteria was developed that had the highest priority applications being those located within the pool and secondary priority was then directed at the associated adjacent land to the pool. ENTRF funds were used to protect 630.7 acres with perpetual conservation easements on which 586 acres of wetlands and 45 acres of associated upland/grassland will be restored, providing multiple ecological and wildlife benefits and assisting with local water quality goals. PROJECT RESULTS USE AND DISSEMINATION Public outreach for this project was conducted at the local level by Douglas SWCD, local NRCS staff, and other program partners. SWCD staff held public meetings to raise awareness of this project and to educate landowners about the public and ecological benefits of restoring the drained lake bed. SWCD staff also met with landowners in the project area one-on-one to discuss the options/benefits of enrolling in either the RIM-WRP or WREP conservation easement options available in the project area. More information about the RIM-WRP program can be found online at http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/easements/RIM-WRP/. The ENTRF funded RIM-WRP easements (as with all RIM and RIM-WRP easements) can be viewed by the public via the BWSR webmap located at http://maps.bwsr.state.mn.us/rimonline/.",,"FINAL REPORT",2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund",Completed,,,Karli,Tyma,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd N","Saint Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 296-2570",karli.tyma@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement, Technical Assistance","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reinvest-mn-wetlands-reserve-acq-restoration-program-partnership,,,,
781,"Reinvest in Minnesota Wetlands Reserve Program Acquisition and Restoration, Phase 1",2010,9059500,"ML 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(d)","$9,058,000 in fiscal year 2010 is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent easements and restore wetlands and associated uplands in cooperation with he United States Department of Agriculture Wetlands Reserve Program. A list of proposed acquisitions and a list of proposed projects, describing the types and locations of restorations, must be provided as part of he required accomplishment plan.",,"Permanently protected 7,276 acres of priority wetlands and associated upland native grassland wildlife habitat via perpetual conservation easements on 63 sites. ",,,,9059500,,,2.0,BWSR,"State Government","The RIM-WRP program will expand past efforts and provide important benefits to the citizens of Minnesota by restoring and permanently protecting priority wetlands and associated upland native grassland wildlife habitat via perpetual conservation easements. This funding will leverage $12.6 million of federal WRP funds for the State of Minnesota and is expected to create and sustain 343 jobs and income to local landowners, businesses and others in the state based on USDA economic estimates. With this level of funding from Outdoor Heritage Funds (OHF) we anticipate the protection and restoration of approximately 5,800 acres of new habitat under the RIM-WRP leveraging project. Since WRP receives annual appropriations from the 2008 Federal Farm Bill, this leveraging opportunity is available for at least the next five years. ","Described as the premier private lands wetland restoration easement program in the nation, the RIM-WRP partnership combines Minnesota's RIM Reserve conservation easement program and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Reserve Program (WRP). Combining RIM Reserve and WRP allows OHF to leverage Federal Farm bill conservation dollars to Minnesota. Utilizing both programs results in competitive payment rates to landowners and sharing of the costs associated with perpetual easement acquisition and restoration by both the federal and state programs. In 2008 BWSR and NRCS accepted nearly 300 applications during a limited three week sign-up period for RIM-WRP easements on over 33,000 acres at an estimated cost of over $75 million. The applications were scored and ranked and the top scoring highest priority 98 applications were funded for easement acquisition totaling 9,775 acres. BWSR obligated $15.6 million which leveraged $21.0 million of federal WRP funds to permanently protect and restore these 98 conservation easements. Because of this partnership, Minnesota received almost 20% of the nation's WRP funds in 2008. In spring 2009, the RIM-WRP partnership held its Phase II statewide sign-up. We received over 230 applications from landowners requesting conservation easements on over 19,000 acres at a cost of approximately $70 million. The RIM-WRP partnership scored, ranked and selected the following projects for funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund based on their ability to protect and restore wetland and native grassland wildlife habitat in priority areas in Minnesota. This opportunity was offered statewide but has a priority focus in the ecological provinces of the state that have experienced significant losses of wetland and associated prairies (see map attached). It will be delivered by local NRCS staff, local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff and assisted by program staff from both NRCS and the Board of Soil and Water Resources? (BWSR). In addition, Ducks Unlimited contract employees and staff provided by Minnesota Waterfowl Association assist in program delivery. Since the SWCD is responsible for the local delivery of the RIM Reserve program to private landowners on behalf of the State of Minnesota, they are ideally suited to work in concert with their local NRCS staff to efficiently and effectively deliver the RIM-WRP partnership. Once an easement is acquired NRCS is responsible for maintenance, inspection and monitoring during the life of their 30-year WRP easement. The state of Minnesota assumes sole responsibility via its RIM Reserve easement once the 30-year WRP easement has expired. BWSR partners with local SWCDs to carry-out oversight, monitoring and inspection of its conservation easements. ","Described as the premier private lands wetland restoration easement program in the nation, the RIM-WRP partnership combined Minnesota's RIM Reserve conservation easement program and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). Combining RIM Reserve and WRP allowed OHF to leverage Federal Farm Bill conservation dollars to Minnesota. Utilizing both programs resulted in competitive payment rates to landowners and sharing of the costs associated with perpetual easement acquisition and restoration by both the federal and state programs.This opportunity was offered statewide but had a priority focus in the ecological provinces of the state that have experienced significant losses of wetland and associated prairies. It was delivered by local NRCS staff, local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff and assisted by program staff from both NRCS and the Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR). In addition, Ducks Unlimited (DU) contract employees and staff provided by Minnesota Waterfowl Association (MWA) assisted in program delivery. Since the SWCD is responsible for the local delivery of the RIM Reserve program to private landowners on behalf of the State of Minnesota, they were ideally suited to work in concert with their local NRCS staff to efficiently and effectively deliver the RIM-WRP partnership. Once an easement is acquired NRCS is responsible for maintenance, inspection and monitoring during the life of their 30-year WRP easement. The state of Minnesota assumes sole responsibility via its RIM Reserve easement once the 30-year WRP easement has expired. BWSR partners with local SWCDs to carry-out oversight, monitoring and inspection of its conservation easements.Final Summary:In 2008 and 2009 RIM-WRP sign-ups occurred. 100's of applications were generated that far exceeded this appropriation.63 RIM-WRP easements were acquired on 7,276 acres. $6.3 million of RIM funds from OHF were paid directly to landowners which leveraged over $13 million of federal WRP funds. Approximately 2,423 acres of wetlands and 4,853 acres of adjacent uplands have been protected.The RIM-WRP Partnership successfully demonstrated that the State of Minnesota can cooperatively work with a federal partner (NRCS) and through a local delivery system (SWCD, NRCS, DU and MWA) to implement a permanent easement protection program that yielded thousands of acres of permanently protected wildlife habitat. This significant leverage was due to the amount of easement payments, conservation plan payments, and other costs the NRCS contributed to this partnership. The NRCS made the bulk of the easement payment portion through 30-year WRP Easement acquisition, while BWSR paid an additional portion for the Permanent RIM Easement.NRCS paid approximately 75% of the restoration costs for these easements, with RIM picking up the remaining 25%. The use of NRCS Practice Standards, along with BWSR's Native Vegetation Guidelines led to very high diversity mixes being seeded. The level of wetland restoration was dependent on restorable extent that would not impact lands outside the easement area. BWSR & NRCS evaluated restoration extent during our scoring review to ensure restoration was actually feasible, then followed up with site analysis and surveys.Several easements contained CRP contracts, where looming expiration meant a risk of losing habitat that was already in good condition. We estimate that 400 acres contained CRP contracts that were set to expire. Upon execution of the WRP Easement and RIM Easement, CRP contracts were required to be terminated.Unfortunately, $1,141,926 of the original allocation was returned and the narrative below will explain the challenges that caused this to occur. Challenges included:1. A misunderstanding occurred between BWSR and LSOHC staff related to the transferring of one OHF appropriation to a future year appropriation. BWSR was under the false assumption that at the time of the final encumbrance date of the ML 2009 appropriation that we could just roll the balance to the ML 2010 appropriation. Once it was discovered that this was not possible we were already past the encumbrance date for this appropriation and could not make any new encumbrances to utilize the balance of funds.2. The State of Minnesota converted from an old financial system (MAPS) to a new system (SWIFT) during the period that this appropriation was open. This conversion caused a mis-allocation of ML 2009 RIM-WRP funds to ML 2010 RIM-WRP. Once this issue was discovered it was again past the date to make encumbrance changes to the ML 2009 appropriation.3. After the encumbrance deadline for these funds had passed a few landowners canceled their RIM-WRP applications. We were unable to reallocate those funds to additional applications since the encumbrance deadline date had passed.As this was the first appropriation that BWSR received from the OHF many lessons have been learned.One lesson learned with this first year of OHF appropriations was that we had one easement that took an extra long amount of time to be acquired due to a number of title issues. In future appropriations we have moved problem easements to newer appropriations in order to speed up the final reporting time period and allow enough time to get the title cleared.",2009-07-01,2012-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Tim,Koehler,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",None,55155,"(651) 297-1894",kevin.lines@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Clay, Cottonwood, Douglas, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Mahnomen, McLeod, Norman, Pennington, Pope, Rice, Steele, Swift, Swift",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reinvest-minnesota-wetlands-reserve-program-acquisition-and-restoration,,,,
800,"Reinvest in Minnesota Wetlands Reserve Program Acquisition and Restoration, Phase 2",2011,6895000,"ML 2010, Ch. 361, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$6,895,000 in fiscal year 2011 is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore wetlands and associated uplands in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Wetlands Reserve Program. A list of proposed acquisitions and a list of proposed projects, describing the types and locations of restorations, must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. All restorations must comply with subdivision 9, paragraph (b).","Wetland and upland complexes will consist of native prairies, restored prairies, quality grasslands, and restored shallow lakes and wetlands Water is kept on the land Protected, restored, and enhanced nesting and migratory habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation need A network of natural land and riparian habitats will connect corridors for wildlife and species in greatest conservation need Protected, restored, and enhanced shallow lakes and wetlands Expiring CRP lands are permanently protected Water is kept on the land Protected, restored, and enhanced habitat for waterfowl, upland birds, and species of greatest conservation nee","Restore and Protect 46 easements totaling 4,166 acres of protected and restored wetland and native grassland wildlife habitat complexes ",,,,6895000,,,1.6,BWSR,"State Government","The Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Partnership will accelerate the restoration and protection of approximately 4,620 acres of previously drained wetlands and associated upland native grassland wildlife habitat complexes via perpetual conservation easements. The goal of the RIM-WRP Partnership is to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, while optimizing wildlife habitat on every acre enrolled in the partnership. The RIM-WRP partnership enables Minnesota to leverage $1.4 of federal WRP funding for every state dollar available through RIM Reserve. This appropriation request of $6.895 million from the Outdoor Heritage Fund (OHF) will leverage $9.653 million in WRP funds to Minnesota. We expect to enroll approximately 46 permanent conservation easements totaling 4,620 acres of wetland grassland wildlife habitat complexes. This will enable the RIM-WRP partnership to restore approximately 230 previously drained wetland basins totaling 1,525 wetland acres, and the restoration of native grassland prairies on approximately 3,095 acres. Since WRP is an annual funded program through the 2008 Federal Farm Bill, this leveraging opportunity is available to Minnesota for at least the next four years. ","Minnesota's original wetland and prairie landscapes have been lost at an alarming rate over the last century and a half of European settlement. 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 area 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-WRP Partnership, the premier private lands wetland restoration program in the nation, is a local-state-federal partnership delivered locally by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to ensure the RIM-WRP Partnership is a longstanding and successful program in Minnesota. In addition, this partnership is possible through collaboration among many local, state and federal partners including NRCS, BWSR, local SWCDs, Ducks Unlimited (DU), the Minnesota Waterfowl Association (MWA) and the United States Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS). The RIM-WRP Partnership will protect and restore an estimated 230 wetland basins totaling 1,525 wetland acres and associated restored native grassland prairie on 3,095 acres in 46 permanent conservation easements totaling 4,620 acres. These restored wetlands and native grassland complexes will provide critical habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wetland dependent wildlife species in Minnesota. Wetlands provide habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species. They improve water quality by filtering sediments and chemicals, reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, protect biological diversity, sequester carbon and increase recreational opportunities. ","Described as the premier private lands wetland restoration easement program in the nation, the RIM-WRP partnership combined Minnesota's RIM Reserve conservation easement program and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). Combining RIM Reserve and WRP allowed OHF to leverage Federal Farm Bill conservation dollars to Minnesota. Utilizing both programs resulted in competitive payment rates to landowners and sharing of the costs associated with perpetual easement acquisition and restoration by both the federal and state programs.This opportunity was offered statewide but had a priority focus in the ecological provinces of the state that have experienced significant losses of wetland and associated prairies. It was delivered by local NRCS staff, local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff and assisted by program staff from both NRCS and the Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR). In addition, Ducks Unlimited (DU) contract employees and staff provided by Minnesota Waterfowl Association (MWA) assisted in program delivery. Since the SWCD is responsible for the local delivery of the RIM Reserve program to private landowners on behalf of the State of Minnesota, they were ideally suited to work in concert with their local NRCS staff to efficiently and effectively deliver the RIM-WRP partnership. Once an easement is acquired NRCS is responsible for maintenance, inspection and monitoring during the life of their 30-year WRP easement. The state of Minnesota assumes sole responsibility via its RIM Reserve easement once the 30-year WRP easement has expired. BWSR partners with local SWCDs to carry-out oversight, monitoring and inspection of its conservation easements.Final Summary:In 2010, 2011, and 2012, RIM-WRP sign-ups occurred. 100's of applications were generated that far exceeded this appropriation.46 RIM-WRP easements were acquired on 4,166 acres. $5.2 million of RIM funds from OHF were paid directly to landowners which leveraged over $9.8 million of federal WRP funds. Approximately 1,416 acres of wetlands and 2,750 acres of adjacent uplands have been protected.The RIM-WRP Partnership successfully demonstrated that the State of Minnesota can cooperatively work with a federal partner (NRCS) and through a local delivery system (SWCD, NRCS, DU and MWA) to implement a permanent easement protection program that yielded thousands of acres of permanently protected wildlife habitat. This significant leverage was due to the amount of easement payments, conservation plan payments, and other costs the NRCS contributed to this partnership. The NRCS made the bulk of the easement payment portion through 30-year WRP Easement acquisition, while BWSR paid an additional portion for the Permanent RIM Easement.NRCS paid approximately 75% of the restoration costs for these easements, with RIM picking up the remaining 25%. The use of NRCS Practice Standards, along with BWSR's Native Vegetation Guidelines led to very high diversity mixes being seeded. The level of wetland restoration was dependent on restorable extent that would not impact lands outside the easement area. BWSR & NRCS evaluated restoration extent during our scoring review to ensure restoration was actually feasible, then followed up with site analysis and surveys.Several easements contained CRP contracts, where looming expiration meant a risk of losing habitat that was already in good condition. We estimate that 450 acres contained CRP contracts that were set to expire. Upon execution of the WRP Easement and RIM Easement, CRP contracts were required to be terminated.BWSR and the NRCS are committed to seeing all restorations through to ensure all sites provide beneficial habitat. Sixteen easements have restorations fully completed. Due to delays with easement processing, restoration was also delayed in several cases. Thirty easements still have some level of restoration yet to occur. BWSR is held to the statutory requirement that requires restoration of the easements we acquire. This restoration includes establishment of acceptable vegetation, if the current cover does not adequately meet site goals.",2010-07-01,2015-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",None,,,Tim,Koehler,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",None,55155,"(651) 296-6745",tim.koehler@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Blue Earth, Clay, Freeborn, Grant, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Norman, Otter Tail, Pope, Rice, Rice","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reinvest-minnesota-wetlands-reserve-program-acquisition-and-restoration-0,,,,
2545,"Reinvest in Minnesota Wetlands Reserve Program Partnership, Phase 3",2012,13000000,"ML 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(a)","$13,000,000 the first year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore wetlands and associated upland habitat in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Wetlands Reserve Program. A list of proposed land acquisitions must be provided as part of the required accomplishment plan. The accomplishment plan must include an easement monitoring and enforcement plan. Up to $112,000 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 and a description of monitoring and enforcement activities. ",,"Protect in easement 1,890 acres of Wetlands and 3,669 acres of Prairies ",,20800000,"federal WRP funds ",13000000,,,3.8,"Baord of Water & Soil Resources","State Government","The RIM-WRP Partnership permanently protected 5,559 acres of priority wetlands and associated upland native grassland wildlife habitat via perpetual conservation easements on 60 sites and leveraged over $11 million of federal Wetlands Reserve Program funds.",,"The Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) –Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Partnership accelerated the restoration and protection of approximately 6,000 acres of previously drained wetlands and associated upland native grassland wildlife habitat complexes via permanent conservation easements. The goal of the RIM-WRP Partnership was to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, while optimizing wildlife habitat on every acre enrolled in the partnership. The RIM-WRP partnership combined Minnesota's RIM Reserve conservation easement program and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). Combining RIM Reserve and WRP allowed OHF to leverage Federal Farm Bill conservation dollars to Minnesota. Utilizing both programs resulted in competitive payment rates to landowners and sharing of the costs associated with perpetual easement acquisition and restoration by both the federal and state programs. The RIM-WRP Partnership held one to two joint meetings per year to provide program oversight and guidance and to establish payment rates for upcoming sign-ups. Specifically, the RIM-WRP Partnership used the USFWS Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET), located in Fergus Falls, to develop a GIS Wildlife Habitat Potential Model that was used with the WRP and RIM Reserve programs’ environmental evaluation. In addition, the RIM-WRP Partnership developed the Minnesota Wetland Restoration Evaluation Worksheet which was used to evaluate each easement application on its potential to restore wetland functions and values along with optimum wildlife habitat benefits. RIM-WRP was offered statewide but had a priority focus in the ecological provinces of the state that have experienced significant losses of wetland and associated prairies. It was delivered by local NRCS staff, local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff and assisted by program staff from both NRCS and the Board of Water andSoil Resources (BWSR). Since the SWCD is responsible for the local delivery of the RIM Reserve program to private landowners on behalf of the State of Minnesota, they were ideally suited to work in concert with their local NRCS staff to efficiently and effectively deliver the RIM-WRP partnership. Once an easement is acquired NRCS is responsible for maintenance, inspection and monitoring during the life of their 30-year WRP easement. The state of Minnesota assumes sole responsibility via its RIM Reserve easement once the 30-year WRP easement has expired. BWSR partners with local SWCDs to carry-out oversight, monitoring and inspection of its conservation easements. The RIM-WRP Partnership demonstrated that the State of Minnesota can cooperatively work with a federal partner (NRCS) and through a local delivery system (SWCD, NRCS, and DU) to implement a permanent easement protection program that yielded thousands of acres of permanently protected wildlife habitat. Significant leverage obtained was due to the amount of easement payments, conservation plan payments, and other costs the NRCS contributed to this partnership. The NRCS made the bulk of the easement payment portion through 30-year WRP Easement acquisition, while BWSR paid an additional portion for the Permanent RIM Easement. NRCS paid a high percentage of the restoration costs for these easements, with RIM picking up the remaining costs. The use of NRCS Practice Standards, along with BWSR's Native Vegetation Guidelines led to very high diversity mixes being seeded. The level of wetland restoration was dependent on restorable extent that would not impact lands outside the easement area. BWSR & NRCS evaluated restoration extent during our scoring review to ensure restoration was actually feasible, then followed up with site analysis and surveys. We enrolled 60 permanent conservation easements totaling 5,559 acres of wetland grassland wildlife habitat complexes. These restored wetlands and native grassland complexes will provide critical habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wetland dependent wildlife species in Minnesota. Wetlands and adjacent grasslands provide habitat for waterfowl, pheasants, deer and non-game species, some that are threatened or endangered. As of 8/21/18 42 easements have been restored and 18 are in the restoration process. BWSR and the NRCS are committed to seeing all restorations through to ensure all sites provide beneficial habitat. Due to delays with easement processing, restoration was also delayed in several cases. BWSR is held to the statutory requirement that requires restoration of the easements we acquire. This restoration includes establishment of acceptable vegetation, if the current cover does not adequately meet site goals. Note that due to LSOHC database architecture and migration of this old project into the ""new"" LSOHC database amended goals are not reflected in the ""original"" budget and output columns of this final report.",2011-07-20,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Bill ",Penning,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Road",St.Paul,MN,55155,651-297-1894,bill.penning@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reinvest-minnesota-wetlands-reserve-program-partnership-phase-3,,,,
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,,,,
3959,"Reitz Lake Restoration",2011,127551,"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)","It is estimated that as much as 8 tons of sediment and 200 pounds of phosphorus per year will be kept from entering the lake.","Four shoreline stabilizations and restorations, a 2.8 acre-foot pond with floating vegetative mats, a sediment basin, and a 0.7 acre dry sediment basin with iron enhanced sand filters were installed, removing a total of 86 pounds of phosphorus.",,39000,,,,,,"Carver County Watershed Management Organization","Local/Regional Government","The Reitz Lake restoration project began several years ago when water quality samples showed the lake was impaired. Carver County and residents around the lake took action and began to develop a plan (TMDL) to clean up Reitz Lake.Once the TMDL study and the associated implementation plan (which helps to target specific projects) were completed, funding was sought to target high priority projects around the Lake. First, direct untreated run-off from a farmed area of approximately 100 acres to the north of the lake will be slowed and filtered before it enters the lake. Next, a wetland on the east side of the lake will be enhanced by adding a sediment basin, filter, and fish barrier that will help to buffer and treat approximately 1900 acres of mixed agricultural land. Finally, several shorelines will be re-vegetated and restored to help buffer surface water run-off from lawns and driveways. It is estimated that as much as 8 tons of sediment and 200 pounds of phosphorus per year will be kept from entering the lake.On-going throughout this two year process (and beyond) the County and volunteers from the lake community will continue to monitor the lake's water quality to track the progress of our activities in the lakeshed. These efforts will be watched to see if they are helping the lakes clarity and/or impacting the invasive carp and weeds (curly leaf pondweed & milfoil) that are also factors in the lake's poor condition.",,,2011-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"Reitz Lake Restoration",Greg,Aamodt,"Carver County WMO",,,,,"(952) 361-1804",,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reitz-lake-restoration,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10024659,"Reitz Lake Ravine",2023,40000,"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)","Stabilization of the ravine will reduce the amount of sediment reaching Reitz lake by 15,000 pounds per year. Using TP:TSS Ratios of sediment from the Minnesota River Basin, this equates to a 37 pound reduction of phosphorus. ","As a result of this grant, this project will remove 37 pounds of phosphorous and 7.5 tons of total suspended sediment annually. ","achieved proposed measurable outcomes",8299,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",40000,,,,"Carver County WMO","Local/Regional Government","Since 2008, a ravine on the Northwest side of Reitz Lake has been eroding on a private parcel, causing sediment and nutrients to discharge into the waterbody. This project will stabilize a ravine that has formed from Airport Road down to Reitz Lake. ",,"Since 2008, a ravine on the Northwest side of Reitz Lake has been eroding on a private parcel, causing sediment and nutrients to discharge into the waterbody. This project will stabilize a ravine that has formed from Airport Road down to Reitz Lake. ",2022-11-17,2024-05-15,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Sundby,"Carver County WMO","Planning & Water Management Dept. 600 E 4th Street Chaska, MN 55318",Chaska,MN,55318,952-361-1820,tsundby@carvercountymn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reitz-lake-ravine,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",No
19010,"Restoring our Waters through our Community",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 ","Ten to Fifteen Community Partners Grant Projects ",,,37500,"The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. ",150000,2720,"Michael J. Casanova President, Kenneth Wencl Vice President, Howard L. Peterson Treasurer, Kristine Sundberg Secretary, Perry Forster Manager",0.2,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek ","Local/Regional Government","The goal of this project is to implement 10-15 medium sized projects that will infiltrate and reduce pollutant loads to the waters in the Riley-Purgatory-Creek Watershed District. The District intends to achieve this by using their Citizen Advisors who are well involved with local associations, City staff who are familiar with associations in their jurisdiction and also seek less-known association through various advertising methods. We intend to use staff knowledge to insure that the projects are suitable for the site and implemented correctly to maximize efficiency. Our final goal for this project is not only to have these projects on the ground to help our waters but also plant the seeds of water stewardship in the community. ",,,2013-01-01,2015-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,"Claire ",Bleser,"Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District",,"Eden Prairie",MN,55344,952-297,cbleser@rileywd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Carver, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoring-our-waters-through-our-community,"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; ","Michael J. Casanova President, Kenneth Wencl Vice President, Howard L. Peterson Treasurer, Kristine Sundberg Secretary, Perry Forster Manager ","Nicole Clapp ",
18210,"Restoration Evaluations",2013,84000,"Minnesota Laws 2012, chapter 264, article 2, section 3 - MS 114D.50, Subd. 6","(h) $84,000 the first year and $84,000 the second year are for a technical evaluation panel to conduct up to ten restoration evaluations under Minnesota Statutes, section 114D.50, subdivision 6.","Complete five restoration project evaluations and present them in the FY-12 restoration evaluation reports.",,,,,,,,0.51,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","State law (M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Ch. 6) directs restoration evaluations to be conducted on habitat restoration projects completed with funds from the Clean Water Fund (M.S. 114.D.50 Subd. 6). The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is responsible for convening a Restoration Evaluation Panel containing at least five technical experts who will evaluate a sample of up to 10 habitat restoration projects annually. The Panel will evaluate the restorations relative to the law, current science, stated goals and standards in the restoration plans, and applicable guidelines. Annual reports will be provided to the legislature and governing councils on the findings of the Panel, determining whether restorations are meeting planned goals, identifying problems with implementation of restorations and, if necessary, providing recommendations on improving restorations. The law provides for the use of up to one-tenth of one percent of forecasted receipts from the fund to support this work. ","Passage of the Legacy Amendment reinforces the state’s continuing efforts to conserve the diversity of lands, waters, and fish and wildlife that provide the foundation for Minnesota’s high quality of life and also brings strong expectations for a greater level of transparency and accountability in the use of these public funds.  The restoration evaluation program intends to increase accountability and transparency in the use of Legacy Funds by formalizing and elevating the process of assessing project performance and reporting findings to stakeholders.  Site assessment teams will use project appropriate assessment measures to ensure established science based best practices are being applied on the ground in selected Legacy Fund restoration projects.  This level of assessment goes beyond standard reporting requirements and exceeds operational capacity of most programs.  This program also increases the communication of specific project outcomes and lessons learned from restoration implementation.  Reports will focus on improving future restorations by providing feedback to practitioners regarding challenging situations and viable solutions.  Creation of this continuous learning environment provides an important tool for improving restoration practice throughout the state.  ",,2011-07-01,2013-07-01,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Wade,Johnson,"Department of Natural Resources","500 Lafayette Road North","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 259-5075",Wade.A.Johnson@state.mn.us,Assessment/Evaluation,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/restoration-evaluations,,,"Nicole Clapp",
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,,,,
10017824,"RIM Grassland Reserve - Phase II",2021,3233000,"ML 2020, Ch. 104, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd 2(g)","$3,233,000 the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and to restore and enhance grassland habitat under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.501 to 103F.531. Of this amount, up to $58,000 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. ",,"Minnesota grasslands provide important habitat for a wide range of species of greatest conservation need. Consistent with guidance in The Minnesota Wildlife Action Plan and Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan, strategic site selection was conducted as well as efforts to minimize landscape stressors and plan for plant diversity and long-term resiliency of project sites. More than 150 Species of Greatest Conservation Need use grasslands for breeding, migration, and/or foraging. Species that were targeted included: Greater prairie chicken, Eastern meadowlark, Western meadowlark, Grasshopper sparrow, Northern pintail, Northern black duck, Burrowing owl, Chestnut collared longspur, Bobolink, Wilson's phalarope, Sedge wren, Plains hog-nosed snake, American badger, Prairie vole, Plains pocket mouse, Eastern spotted skunk, Dakota skipper, Monarch butterfly, Poweshiek skipper, Regal fritillary, Rusty patched bumble bee.","A total of 710 acres were affected: 0 Restored, 0 in Fee Title, 710 in Easements, 0 in Enhance.",,,3082600,100,,0.52,BWSR,"State Government","Using the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) program, this project addressed the potential loss of grassland habitats from conversion to cropland and accelerate grassland protection efforts not covered by other programs. Focusing on Minnesota Prairie Plan-identified landscapes and working in coordination with established Prairie Conservation Plan Local Technical Teams (LTTs), this project fulfilled the accomplishment plan goal of enrolling 710 acres of grassland habitat in permanent conservation easements by completing more easements than estimated, for a total of 13 easements. One 110 acre easement along the Chippewa River in Pope County included numerous pollinator plantings in the surrounding cropland as buffer.","In 2019 alone, over 96,000 acres of Minnesota CRP were set to expire, with an additional 144,554 acres expiring over the next two years. Minnesota was once a land of 18 million acres of prairie. Today less than two percent remains. The few acres of native remnant prairie that remain were once thought of as too rocky or wet for row crops but not anymore. If the current trajectory of grassland and prairie loss continues it will be devastating to grassland wildlife populations, including pollinator species. This project protected 710 acres of prairie and grassland habitat by coordinating and accelerating the enrollment of Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) through private land easements. This level of acceleration was needed to address today's rapid loss of grassland habitat and meet the goals set forth in the Minnesota Prairie Conservation Plan. Native prairies are often part of large complexes of restored prairies, grasslands, and wetlands. These complexes were the top priority for this project using the MN Prairie Plan framework. The priority was to protect expiring CRP with enrollment of adjacent remnant prairie as identified in the MN County Biological Survey. This focus on expiring CRP filled a niche that cannot otherwise be filled by the Native Prairie Bank program. LTTs helped guide restoration strategies such as prescribed burning, conservation grazing and woody tree removal to be used to restore the conditions of moderate quality prairies. In addition, the LTTs identified remnant prairie sites that are not listed on the MN County Biological Survey and updated the survey accordingly. In partnership with the LTTs, the project targeted parcels for protection and tracked and reported the resulting protected acres.",,2020-07-01,1970-01-01,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,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",,"Becker, Cottonwood, Grant, Mahnomen, Murray, Otter Tail, Pope, Redwood, Rock","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-grassland-reserve-phase-ii,,,,
10035256,"RIM Wetlands - Restoring the most productive habitat in Minnesota",2025,3202000,"ML 2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(c )","$3,202,000 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 $50,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. Subdivision 8, paragraph (b), does not apply to this project. 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",,,,,3202000,,,0.14,BWSR,"State Government","RIM Wetlands - Restoring the most productive habitat in Minnesota will protect and restore approximately 325 acres of previously drained wetlands and adjacent native grasslands on approximately 5 easements across the State to restore wetlands and associated uplands for habitat and associated benefits. 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 among the world's most productive environments with high biodiversity (a large variety of life forms). Only rain forests and coral reefs have more biodiversity. 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). Nearly 75 percent of all wetlands are privately owned, making it imperative that the public participate in wetland management and protection. Up to one-half of North American bird species nest or feed in wetlands and provide a home to at least one third of all threatened and endangered species. ""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 privately 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.",,2024-07-01,1970-01-01,"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",,"Freeborn, Le Sueur, Nobles, Renville, Stevens, Watonwan","Forest Prairie Transition, Prairie Region, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area",,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wetlands-restoring-most-productive-habitat-minnesota,,,,
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,,,,
20711,"RIM-WRP Partnership: Phase V",2014,13292600,"ML 2013, Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(a)","$13,390,000 in the first 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 Wetlands Reserve Program and Ducks Unlimited, including $1,000,000 for an agreement with Ducks Unlimited to provide technical and bioengineering assistance. Up to $120,000 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. ",,"2041 acres protected (in easement) ",,35000,"NRCS ",13292600,,,,BWSR,"State Government","The Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Wetlands Partnership Phase V protected and restored 2,041 acres of previously drained wetlands and adjacent native grasslands on 23 conservation easements. All easements have been recorded. $35,000 of funds from other sources were also used.   ",,"The RIM Wetlands Partnership Phase V accelerated the restoration and protection of 2,041 acres of previously drained wetlands and associated upland native grassland wildlife habitat complexes via permanent conservation easements.  The goal of the RIM Wetlands Partnership was to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, while optimizing wildlife habitat on every acre enrolled in the partnership.   Twenty-three permanent conservation easements were recorded, protecting 2,041 acres in permanent RIM easements. These protected wetland and grassland complexes will provide critical habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wetland dependent wildlife species in Minnesota.   The RIM Wetlands Partnership utilized a local-state-federal partnership, delivered by Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR).  In addition, the project included collaboration with Ducks Unlimited, the Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Pheasants Forever, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the United States Department of Interior - Fish and Wildlife Services.  Ducks Unlimited (DU) was a full partner in the RIM Wetlands Partnership.  DU promoted RIM easements, and provided engineering services, technical assistance and project management services through DU specialists.  RIM Wetlands Partnership statewide sign-up was completed in early 2015. Applications were scored and ranked using the RIM Wetland Restoration Evaluation Worksheet.  The worksheet determined which restoration projects provided the greatest wetland functions and values and optimized wildlife habitat.  The highest scoring applications were funded. ",2013-07-01,2019-12-16,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,Doucette,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Road North ","St. Paul",MN,55155,"(651) 297-1894",sharon.doucette@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Becker, Blue Earth, Clay, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Otter Tail, Redwood, Stevens, Todd, Wilkin","Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wrp-partnership-phase-v,,,,
10024669,"Sauk River Watershed FY2022 Watershed-Based Implementation Funding",2022,832550,"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.","*Reductions: 2,298 lbs TP, 3,100 tons sediment and 21,651 lbs TN *CIPs: Getchell Creek designs and JD2 feasibility study completed *2 public ditch hydrographs developed, 4 regional ponds assessed *Multiple civic engagement actions occur",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,http://co.stearns.mn.us,1.52,"Stearns County","Local/Regional Government","The Sauk River's CWMP identifies altered hydrology and excessive sediment & nutrients as the top priority resource concerns to be addressed. Goals for each priority resource concern are found on pages 4-6 and 4-21 of the CWMP. To achieve these goals, The CWMP contains multiple prioritization schemes, on both a watershed-wide and watershed management unit basis, to achieve these goals - refer to pages 4-8 through 4-11 and 4-22 through 4-31 of the CWMP. The Sauk River Watershed Collaborative has targeted the main stem Sauk River at the top four priority endpoints identified in the CWMP (A370, A150, A230, A10; refer to page 4-23) to focus efforts on. On-the-ground activities are targeted to the following HSPF reaches: Osakis Lake MU: 3, 10, 20 | Sauk Lake MU: 30, 43, 50, 54, 70, 100 | Center Sauk River MU: 110, 130, 221 | GUS Plus MU: 157, 159, 230, 241, 242, 243, 245 | Chain of Lakes MU: 370, 375, 381, 383, 385, 388, 389, 392, 394, 400, 411, 420. Estimated annual load reductions are: 2,298 pounds of total phosphorus, 3,100 tons of sediment and 21,651 pounds of total nitrogen. Example activities include: alternative tile intakes, grade stabilization structures, streambank/shoreline stabilizations, water & sediment control basins, animal waste management, cover crops, and conservation tillage/ residue management. In addition, the collaborative has targeted 8 watershed-wide activities, identified as early focus areas in the CWMP. These activities address data gaps, further PTM'ing of on-the-ground activities, move capital improvement projects via the Project Team Framework forward, or make investments in education & outreach initiatives. Activities will result in: multiple landowner contacts, feasibility studies and design plans brought to completion, multiple education/outreach activities performed, completion of hydrographs for priority public drainage systems and standardized approaches to monitor/assess stormwater pond performance (with field testing). ",,,2022-07-27,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Cole,Loewen,"Stearns County","705 Courthouse Square","St. Cloud",MN,56303,320-656-3600,cole.loewen@co.stearns.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Douglas, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sauk-river-watershed-fy2022-watershed-based-implementation-funding,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
3322,"Sauk River Runoff Reduction and Riparian Restoration",2011,435289,"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)",,"The SRWD installed three riparian restoration projects along the Sauk River and four along tributaries to the Sauk River. Nine shoreland restorations project were installed along three lakes, Osakis Lake, Sauk Lake and the Sauk River Chain of Lakes. The SRWD worked with the city of Cold Spring to install three stormwater retention projects. One stormwater project was installed in the city of Richmond, one in Osakis, one at the Osakis Public School and one near Little Birch Lake and three on private property. In 2011, the SRWD launched a rain garden initiative for the city of Cold Spring resulting in 36 rain gardens installed. ",,1065078,,,,,,"Sauk River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Sauk River Stormwater Runoff Reduction and Riparian Restoration Project is a watershed-wide effort to reduce the amount of nutrients delivered by stormwater and bank erosion to area surface waters. Funds will be used to assist local schools and municipalities with their restoration project design, installation, and financing. The stormwater reduction projects installed on school grounds and public property will assist in the Sauk River Watershed District's education efforts by serving as demonstration sites for the public. Students from local schools will participate in the construction of these rain gardens and shoreland restoration projects as part of their ecology class curriculum. Follow-up maintenance will be incorporated into the class curriculum as well. These projects have multiple benefits. Installing rain gardens and retention basins provides more storage space during major rain events or snowmelt. The extra water retention time increases groundwater recharge and reduces downstream flooding concerns. Riparian restoration projects also provide multiple benefits. Restoring streambanks using native materials (bioengineering) stabilizes the bank from further erosion while offering better habitat for aquatic wildlife, a more diverse plant community, and a more natural corridor for recreational uses. The SRWD will conduct water quality monitoring along the Sauk River using other funding sources to determine project effectiveness. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lynn,Nelson,,,,,,"(320) 352-2231 x103",Lynn@srwdmn.org,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Douglas, Pope, Stearns, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sauk-river-runoff-reduction-and-riparian-restoration,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10035286,"Sauk River Watershed FY24 Watershed-Based Implementation Funding",2024,1212865,"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.","Total estimated annual load reductions are 16,129 pounds of total nitrogen, 1,617 pounds of total phosphorus and 103 tons of sediment. In addition, 80 acres of water storage gain is estimated.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",1235,,,0.335249042,"Stearns County","Local/Regional Government","Per the CWMP (pgs. 3-5 through 3-6), the issues Altered Hydrology and Excessive Nutrients and Sediment are top priority issues/concerns to be addressed. During development of this work plan, the Implementation Team added the issue/concern High Water Quality Lakes as a secondary priority for this work plan (13 lakes - CWMP figure 4-9), noting it is closely related, often overlaps, there are multiple benefits to be gained, and there is strong local desire to protect these lakes. These four priorities issues/concerns (altered hydrology, excessive nutrients and sediment, land use, high water quality lakes) are the top priorities for this work plan. See table 1 (of the FY24-25 work plan) for the goals and measures/indicators for success based on these priority issues these come from the CWMP (pgs. 1-8 and 1-9). The CWMP also prioritizes resources based on these priority issues. Table 2 (of the FY2024-24 work plan) details this prioritization, which the Collaborative partners adopted for the FY2024-25 work plan. ",,,2024-06-03,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Becky,Schlorf,"Stearns County","705 Courthouse Square St. Cloud, MN 56303","St. Cloud",MN,56303,320-656-3600,rebecca.schlorf@co.stearns.mn.us,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Douglas, Pope, Stearns, Todd",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sauk-river-watershed-fy24-watershed-based-implementation-funding,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
3901,"A Sedimentation Pond for Carver County Ditch #4A",2010,40000,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (g)","2010 - Conservation Drainage","A 6000 square foot sediment pond, 3 feet deeper than the existing ditch bottom. As water moves over the sediment pond it will slow down and the suspended solids (sediment) will settle out to the bottom of the pond, keeping it out of the Minnesota River.","An estimated sediment load reduction of 137 tons/yr and phosphorus reduction of 170 lbs/yr was achieved through this project. ",,10000,,,,,,"Carver SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this project is to install a sediment pond along County Ditch #4A to trap sediment and associated pollutants before entering into Bevens Creek which drains into the Minnesota River. Carver County Ditch #4A recently went through a redetermination of benefits process and state law now requires a buffer strip one rod (16.5 feet) wide to be maintained along the top of the ditch bank. The sediment pond, in combination with the buffer strip, will reduce the amount of sediments and pollutants that reach Bevens Creek. The sediment pond will be 6000 square feet in area and 3 feet deeper than the existing ditch bottom. As water moves over the sediment pond it will slow down and the suspended solids (sediment) will settle out to the bottom of the pond. It is anticipated that the sediment pond will fill up in 3 -5 years at which time it will be cleaned out. Work will continue in the watershed to diminish upland erosion so the maintenance interval lengthens over time.",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"A Sedimentation Pond for Carver County Ditch #4A",Mike,Wanous,,,,,,"(952) 466-5235",mwanous@co.carver.mn.us,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sedimentation-pond-carver-county-ditch-4a,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10030953,"Seminary Fen Ravine C-2 Restoration",2024,615000,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (b)","(b) $8,500,000 the first year and $8,500,000 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.","Once completed, the Seminary Fen Ravine C-2 stabilization project will reduce the sediment discharge to the Seminary Fen wetland complex by an estimated 322 tons per year and total phosphorus by 370 pounds per year. ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,,"Chaska, City of","Local/Regional Government",,,"Seminary Fen, a 600-acre complex in Carver County, supports one of only 500 calcareous fens in the world and is one of the highest quality calcareous fens in southern Minnesota. Given this fact, and the fact that it supports dozens of rare, threatened, and special concern plant and animal species, it has been characterized as one of the most significant natural areas in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and is part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Scientific and Natural Areas program. The fen feeds Assumption Creek, one of the metro area's last known trout streams that supports naturally-reproducing native brook trout. Assumption Creek discharges to the nearby Minnesota River. The fen's unique hydrology, soils, plants, and habitats are highly sensitive to water quality and sedimentation stress. The City of Chaska completed the C-1 Ravine Stabilization Project in 2016 with funding partners including the Board of Water and Soil Resources, Carver County Watershed Management Organization, Department of Natural Resources, and Lower Minnesota Watershed District (Figure 2). The C-1 Ravine project was estimated to reduce yearly sediment loads by 1,680 tons per year to Seminary Fen. The C-2 Ravine is the 2nd most severely eroded ravine along Seminary Fen, and the proposed improvements to C-2 are estimated to reduce sediment loads by 322 tons per year and phosphorus loads by 370 pounds per year. The sediment plume from C-2 is estimated to have expanded into 2.0 acres of Seminary Fen at the end of the ravine with depths between 2 feet and 5 feet. ",2024-04-16,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brent,Alcott,"Chaska, City of","1 City Hall Plaza",Chaska,MN,553181950,952-448-9200,balcott@chaskamn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Lower Minnesota River ",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/seminary-fen-ravine-c-2-restoration,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033683,"Seminary Fen Ravine C-2 Restoration",2025,289067,"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.","Once completed, the Seminary Fen Ravine C-2 stabilization project will reduce the sediment discharge to the Seminary Fen wetland complex by an estimated 322 tons per year and total phosphorus by 370 pounds per year. Seminary Fen supports dozens of rare, threatened, and special concern animal and plant species that are sensitive to sedimentation stress, so a reduction of sediment is critical to maintaining the unique characteristics of this wetland.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",5104,,,,"Chaska, City of","Local/Regional Government","Seminary Fen, a 600-acre complex in Carver County, supports one of only 500 calcareous fens in the world and is one of the highest quality calcareous fens in southern Minnesota. Given this fact, and the fact that it supports dozens of rare, threatened, and special concern plant and animal species, it has been characterized as one of the most significant natural areas in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and is part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Scientific and Natural Areas program. The fen feeds Assumption Creek, one of the metro area's last known trout streams that supports naturally-reproducing native brook trout. Assumption Creek discharges to the nearby Minnesota River. The fen's unique hydrology, soils, plants, and habitats are highly sensitive to water quality and sedimentation stress. The City of Chaska completed the C-1 Ravine Stabilization Project in 2016 with funding partners including the Board of Water and Soil Resources, Carver County Watershed Management Organization, Department of Natural Resources, and Lower Minnesota Watershed District (Figure 2). The C-1 Ravine project was estimated to reduce yearly sediment loads by 1,680 tons per year to Seminary Fen. The C-2 Ravine is the 2nd most severely eroded ravine along Seminary Fen, and the proposed improvements to C-2 are estimated to reduce sediment loads by 322 tons per year and phosphorus loads by 370 pounds per year. The sediment plume from C-2 is estimated to have expanded into 2.0 acres of Seminary Fen at the end of the ravine with depths between 2 feet and 5 feet. ",,,2024-11-12,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Brent,Alcott,"Chaska, City of","1 City Hall Plaza Chaska, MN 553181950",Chaska,MN,553181950,952-448-9200,balcott@chaskamn.gov,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/seminary-fen-ravine-c-2-restoration-0,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
33586,"Side Inlet and Buffer Inventory",2015,7200,"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. ",,,1800,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",7200,,"Members for Wright SWCD are: Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Mark Mcnamara, Mary Wetter, Michael Zieska",0.01,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The purpose of this project is to create an inventory and priority list of where inlet control and buffer strips are needed along Judicial Ditch 15 to reduce the nutrients, sediment and volume of water being transported by field tile. This will help protect landowner drainage needs, while focusing on applicable best management practices that will reduce on-field and in-channel peak flow erosion. This ditch system is the headwaters to Cokato Lake, which connects to the North Fork Crow River. The district will use this grant money to inventory 10.4 miles of Judicial Ditch 15 for areas that could benefit from side inlet control structures or buffer strips. ",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/side-inlet-and-buffer-inventory,"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 ",
27972,"Silver Creek HEL Compliance Program",2014,10000,,"Soil Erosion and Drainage Law Compliance 2014","Compliance checks",,,2500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",10000,,"Members for Wright SWCD are: Chris Uecker, Duane Dahlman, Mark Mcnamara, Mary Wetter, Michael Zieska",0.05,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The Wright Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will expand its partnership with its USDA partners; this will be the first time that SWCD staff will conduct compliance spot checks for USDA Highly Erodible Land plans. This activity will add a level of certainty that these plans are in compliance. The District has targeted the Silver Creek Watershed as a pilot area for this project because it offers a unique opportunity to address lakes that are impaired as well as lakes currently meeting state standards that are listed as a High Priority Protection Lakes in the Wright County Water Management Plan. This combination allows the District to enhance the water quality in both protection and restoration lakes. Silver Creek is also identified in the Mississippi River Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy process as a contributor of phosphorus. ",,,2014-03-07,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Joseph,Jacobs,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,joe.jacobs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/silver-creek-hel-compliance-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
36689,"Six Mile Creek - East Auburn Stormwater Enhacement Project",2017,262520,"Laws of Minnesota 2015, First Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(b) ","$10,187,000 the first year and $10,188,000 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.","2 tons of sediment/year and 39 lbs of phosphorus/year","This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 31.6 pounds of Phosphorus. This was also completed during the life of the grant. Construction of an iron-enhanced sand filter in the western pond. Construction of a filtration bench in the eastern pond. Development and construction of a planting plan on the publicly-owned site. Focus will be native vegetation and pollinator habitat. The City of Victoria and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) will issue an Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure professional services to prepare plans and specifications; bid the project consistent with requirements outlined in item 4.6 of the grant agreement; and identify and apply for permits. The City and District will review and concur on all plans and specs.","achieved most of the proposed outcomes",67093,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",262520,58172,"Members for Minnehaha Creek WD are: Bill Becker, Brian Shekleton, Dick Miller, Kurt Rogness, Pamela Blixt, Sherry Davis White, William Olson",,"Minnehaha Creek WD","Local/Regional Government","The project is part of the Six Mile-Halsted Bay Subwatershed Plan, a planning partnership currently underway which aims to protect and improve natural resources within this priority subwatershed by working closely with partnering agencies to integrate capital investments and maximize public return on investment. This project will enhance two existing stormwater ponds to enhance treatment of phosphorus as well as incorporate treatment of the Church Lake outlet, a lake which routinely fails to meet state water quality standards and contributes to the water quality impairment of East Auburn. The retrofits will include the addition of both a filtration bench and an iron enhanced filtration bench. These improvements will not only enhance phosphorus removal, but also will target dissolved phosphorus, which is rarely accounted for in stormwater BMP application and is a significant driver of the impairment in Lake Auburn. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Anna,Brown,"Minnehaha Creek WD","15320 Minnetonka Blvd",Minnetonka,MN,55345,"952-641-4522 x 522",abrown@minnehahacreek.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,"Mississippi River - Twin Cities",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/six-mile-creek-east-auburn-stormwater-enhacement-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",No
10024620,"Soil Health for Water Quality Protection",2022,275000,"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.","This project will result in the enrollment of 1,900 acres of cropland into new contracts to plant cover crops and/or reduced tillage for three years and measurable reduction of water pollution by sediment, phosphorus, and nitrogen as noted above.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Traverse SWCD are: Chester Raguse, David Rinke, Dennis Zimbrick, Douglas Frisch, Gregory Hoppe",,"Traverse SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The primary goal of this project is to protect public water supplies from contamination from nonpoint-sourced pollution by providing farmers with resources to implement soil health Best Management Practices (BMPs) within a set radius of municipal Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMAs) for cities within Traverse County. The secondary goal of the project is protection of public surface waters and measurable progress towards reduction of nutrient and sediment pollution to impaired watercourses. We will accomplish these goals by the implementation of 1200 new acres of cover crops, 700 new acres of residue and tillage management and 200 new acres of conservation crop rotation annually for three years. We will utilize a targeted approach for contract enrollment by ranking fields within the radius of the Browns Valley DWSMA as highest priority, fields near remaining municipal DWSMAs as second highest priority and fields harvested for silage as lowest priority for interventions. The outcomes of this project will be measurable. The number of landowners contacted, acres of land with BMPs implemented, and the calculated amount of pollution reduction will be quantified and reported. We believe the project will ultimately result in a cultural acceptance and long-term local adoption of soil health practices. We will provide cooperating agricultural producers with the tools and resources they need to sustain implementation of soil health practices beyond the life of contracts. In addition, the project will provide new adopters of soil health BMPs an opportunity to implement practices while reducing risk to family farm operations. Results of the project are estimated to be a total reduction of 367 tons of sediment, 366 pounds of phosphorus, and 5548 pounds of nitrogen from entering surface waters every year. ",,,2022-09-16,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Sara,Gronfeld,"Traverse SWCD","304 4th Street North",Wheaton,MN,56296,"320-563-8218 x 3",sara.gronfeld@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Traverse, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/soil-health-water-quality-protection,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
36691,"Soil Investigations for Liquid Manure Storage Areas in Hydrologically Vulnerable Townships in Douglas County",2017,93000,"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.","This project will result in a feedlot inventory of those registered feedlots having an Unpermitted Liquid Manure Storage. Specifically, this project will conduct soil investigation and the development of a Comprehensive Manure Nutrient Plan (CMNP)for ea","Work was completed as per the approved work plan and included the final engineering assistance cost share contract was completed for the grant. Only 50% of the original grant was spent. The reason for this was many of the existing Ag waste systems that were originally lined up for soil boring, the landowners decided that the pits will no longer be used and decided to close the pits. The grant area was chosen because of the large number of dairy farms and with the past year of milk price these landowners decided to get out of the dairy business.","Achieved some proposed outcomes",27692,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",46379,,"Members for Douglas SWCD are: Dave Wolf, Gerhard Thoennes, Jon Schneider, Ken Rutten, Paul Barsness",0.3,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This project seeks to inventory twenty registered feedlots identified as having an Unpermitted Liquid Manure Storage Area. Specifically, this inventory would include offering cost-share for soils investigations. These feedlots are located in three townships that have also been identified as having groundwater that is vulnerable to nutrient pollution, necessitating a need for nitrate testing per MN Department of Agriculture. These townships also house the vast majority of remaining unpermitted Liquid Manure Storage Areas in the County. ",,,2017-01-25,2019-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerome,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert St Ste 102",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,"Chippewa River, Long Prairie River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/soil-investigations-liquid-manure-storage-areas-hydrologically-vulnerable-townships,"See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10030954,"South Branch Buffalo River Watershed Restoration - Phase 2",2024,450000,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (b)","(b) $8,500,000 the first year and $8,500,000 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 60 sediment BMPs will reduce sediment by 3,330 tons/yr and total phosphorus by 370 lbs/yr. This is 32% of the TMDL goal of 10,373 tons/yr for sediment reduction.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Catherine Affield, Curt Stubstad, Gerald Van Amburg, John Hanson, Peter Fjestad, Troy Larson, William Davis",0.112547893,"Buffalo-Red River WD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The BRRWD will partner with the Wilkin SWCD, West Otter Tail SWCD, NRCS, and landowners to install 60 sediment BMPs (water and sediment control basins, grade stabilization structures, grassed waterways) that are contributing sediment to the South Branch Buffalo River (SBBR). When these 60 gullies are stabilized, sediment loading within the watershed will be reduced by 3,300 tons/yr and total phosphorus will be reduced by 370 lbs/year. The total sediment reduction associated with this project is 32 percent of the 10,373 tons/yr goal set by the TMDL for the SBBR. The BRRWD is expected to receive federal National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) funding in 2024 through the NRCS which will help to stretch funding to get more conservation on the ground. The focus will be on upland areas, away from the SBBR channel corridor, to improve water quality within the SBBR watershed. This project, the ""South Branch Buffalo River Watershed Restoration - Phase 2"", is the continuation of the ""South Branch Buffalo River Watershed Restoration"" which includes installation of 50 sediment BMPs as well as phase 1 and 2 of the ""South Branch Buffalo River Restoration"" projects, which include installation of 72 side inlets adjacent to the SBBR and approximately 9 miles of stream restoration. In total, combining the proposed project with previous efforts, the sediment loading within the watershed will be reduced by 8,500 tons/yr (82% of the 10,373 tons/yr goal set by the TMDL). In addition, this project continues an ongoing effort over the past decade to improve water quality, manage erosion, reduce sediment, and enhance natural resources throughout the watershed. The Stream Power Index (SPI) Tool and the Prioritize, Target, and Measure Application (PTMApp) have been used to determine areas of high concentrated flow within the SBBR watershed. Based on this analysis, sediment BMP locations were identified that should be stabilized to repair gullies and ensure a reduction of future erosion. Using information from the PTMApp analysis, the total sediment load from all 60 gullies is 3,300 tons/yr and the total phosphorus load is 370 lbs/yr. Each gully was also ranked from most sediment contributing to the least and grouped into High and Medium categories. This project will be targeting the gullies identified as the highest priority within the SBBR watershed. The Wilken and West Otter Tail SWCDs have landowners with shovel ready projects, waiting for funding to complete implementation.",2024-03-05,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Altrichter,"Buffalo-Red River WD","1303 4th AVE NE PO Box 341",Barnesville,MN,56514,218-789-3100,kaltrichter@brrwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Otter Tail, Pennington, Wilkin, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,"Buffalo River",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/south-branch-buffalo-river-watershed-restoration-phase-2,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10033673,"South Fork Crow River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan",2025,1286465,"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.","Watershed-wide proposed measurable outcomes for two-year implementation period: Total conservation practices: 50 practices Total Sediment: 572 tons Total Nitrogen: 81,240 lbs Total Phosphorus: 4,096 lbs Storage: 227.4 acre feet ",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",96778,496,"Dean Schroeder, Kathryn K Kelly, Kevin Kokesch, Mark Koenig, Phil Smith",1.51,"Renville SWCD","Local/Regional Government","The South Fork Crow River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (SFCR CMWP) identifies priority concerns, short-term and long-term goals for drainage water management, loss of water storage and altered hydrology, nutrient loading to surface waters, wind and water erosion, and soil health. Through the plan, specific details for structural and management practices are described in the implementation schedule for each of the planning regions and priority areas. Projects funded through the SFCR CMWP will be ranked in an MS4Front application that is based on the plan priorities and a project and practices funding policy approved by the Management Committee. 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. Education and outreach efforts will work towards education on soil health, water storage and other priorities set forth in the SFCR CMWP. The implementation grant will be used to fund implementation activities listed in implementation tables 5.3 through 5.5 and education and outreach efforts listed in table 5.6 in the SFCR CWMP, focusing specifically on activities and their associated estimated expenses listed in the budget schedule for 2024 through 2025.",,,2024-08-08,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Holly,Hatlewick,"Renville SWCD","1008 West Lincoln Street Olivia, MN 56277",Olivia,MN,56277,320-523-1559,hollyh@renvilleswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Carver, Hennepin, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/south-fork-crow-river-comprehensive-watershed-management-plan,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
3939,"SSTS Imminent Health Threat Abatement Grant Program - 2011",2011,1357221,,,"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.",,,199636,,,,,,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Imminent Health Threat (IHT) systems are those that are discharging improperly treated human waste onto the ground surface or into surface waters. In addition to the potential water quality impacts, untreated sewage has the potential to introduce bacteria and viruses into the environment. When IHT systems are identified, county or city staff assist the homeowners through the process required to bring their systems into compliance with the septic ordinance. Low-income households are eligible for Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Imminent Health Threat grants from the Clean Water Fund to upgrade systems because of surface discharge or direct connection to surface waters. In 2011, $1,357,221 in grant funds were awarded to upgrade 172 systems. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"SSTS Imminent Health Threat Abatement Grant Program - 2011",,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Beltrami, Big Stone, Chippewa, Chisago, Cook, Dodge, Jackson, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Pennington, Pipestone, Rice, Scott, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ssts-imminent-health-threat-abatement-grant-program-2011,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
3941,"SSTS Program Enhancement Grant Program - 2010",2010,860000,,," 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. ","Actual Outcomes This project resulted in more than 400 performance septic systems files requiring annual monitoring reports digitally scanned into the database. The permitting program containing the database has mapping and form letter capabilities and is also tied into the scheduling software for the office. Database development will continue after grant completion. ",,259100,,,,,,"Multiple Local Government Units","Local/Regional Government","Successful long-term treatment of sewage depends on a system capable of providing adequate treatment and effective on-going operation and maintenance. Clean Water Fund Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Program Enhancement funds are used by counties to strengthen programs dedicated to SSTS ordinance management and enforcement. These funds are used for a variety of tasks required to successfully implement a local SSTS program including inventories, enforcement, and databases to insure SSTS maintenance reporting programs. These efforts enhance environmental protection as well as reduce water pollution and human health impacts. 14 projects totaling $860,000 were awarded in FY2010. 2 of those projects were to conduct SSTS inventories. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,"SSTS Program Enhancement Grant Program - 2010",,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources",,,,,"(651) 296-3767",,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Morrison, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ssts-program-enhancement-grant-program-2010,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
1426,"Stevens County Water Quality Initiative",2010,84000,"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)","Actual Outcomes Through the Stevens County Water Quality Initiative, the Stevens SWCD was able to assist with the enrollment of 94.2 acres into conservation practices such as (10) filter strips, (3) riparian buffers, 168.4 acres in 8 wetland restorations (CP 23), and 5 WRP/RIM easements comprised of 539.8 acres. Other projects include 4 water and sediment control basins and several rain gardens. During this period, SWCD also completed work on other existing contracts and assisted with other similar projects funded through different state grants. Enrollment of these filter strip contracts should result in an estimated average 46.09 tons per year reduction of Total Suspended Solids, an estimated average 13.68 tons per year soil saved, and an estimated 71.33 tons per year reduction in phosphorus. Leveraged funds of over $1.4 million do not include cost share for the projects, signing incentives, landowner costs, or state RIM/other funding.","This project enabled the enrollment of 94.2 acres into conservation practices such as (10) filter strips and (3) riparian buffers, 168.4 acres in 8 wetland restorations (CP 23), and 5 WRP/RIM easements comprised of 539.8 acres. Other projects include 4 water and sediment control basins and several rain gardens. Enrollment of these filter strip and riparian buffer contracts should result in an estimated 537 tons per year reduction of Total Suspended Solids, and an estimated 975 pounds per year reduction in phosphorus. ",,,,,,,,"Stevens Soil and Water Conservation District","Local/Regional Government","This project will establish up to 12 miles of riparian buffers along the Pomme de Terre River and its tributaries and install up to 5 raingarden within the cities of Morris and Chokio as identified in the Pomme de Terre TMDL Implementation Plan. ",,,,,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Matt,Solemsaas,"Stevens SWCD",,,,," (320)589-488",matt.solemsaas@stevensswcd.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Stevens,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stevens-county-water-quality-initiative,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
196,"Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) Enhancement Projects",2010,1600000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 2, Sec. 6 (j)",,,,,,,,,,,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government","Grants to counties to implement SSTS programs including inventories, enforcement, development of databases, and systems to insure SSTS maintenance and of reporting program results to BWSR and MPCA and base grants.","$1,600,000 the first year and $1,900,000 the second year are for grants to implement county subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) programs, including inventories,enforcement, development of databases, and systems to insure SSTS maintenance reporting program results to the Board of Water and Soil Resources and the Pollution Control Agency, and base grants.Priority must be given to the protectionof lakes, rivers, and streams. Grants are limited to counties with ordinances adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 115.55, subdivision 2, that can demonstrate enforcement of the ordinances.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Houston, Morrison, Rice, Wadena, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/subsurface-sewage-treatment-system-ssts-enhancement-projects,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10007063,"Targeted Implementation in the Pomme de Terre Watershed",2019,541776,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(b)","(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.","Through the proposed grant application, PDTRA and local partners will reduce phosphorus by 12,270lbs./year and sediment by 14,690ton/year. ","This project reduced 2,731.41 Lbs/Yr of Phosphorus (Est. Reduction) and 4,327.20 Tons/Yr of Sediment (Tss).","achieved proposed outcomes",144242,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",541824,56441,,3.415229885,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","Local/Regional Government","With the proposed project, the Pomme de Terre River Association will target catchments delivering the highest 25% of sediment from agricultural land and identified priority management zones for storm water runoff (identified in the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy). Implementation is estimate to reduce sediment runoff to prioritized water bodies by 14,690 tons per year and phosphorous by 12,270 pounds per year.",,"With the proposed project, the Pomme de Terre River Association (PDTRA) will focus promotion and implementation efforts within catchments delivering the highest 25% of sediment from agricultural land (based on PTMApp) and identified priority management zones for storm water runoff (identified in the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy) that drain to four identified priority resource points within PTMApp. Implementation activities will include 30 Water and Sediment Control Basins, 16 Rain Gardens, 6 Shoreline/Stream bank Stabilization, 1 Grade Stabilization, and 5 Alternative Tile Intakes. With the use of Project Development funding, technical staff will help enroll and renew expiring contracts for 1,550 acres of buffers and wetlands into conservation programs (e.g. CRP, CCRP, CREP, etc. in acres that exceed current minimum State standards). Implementation will overall reduce sediment runoff to prioritized water bodies by 14,690ton/year and phosphorous by 12,270lbs./year. Project development funds will be utilized by local staff to run PTMApp on a watershed and field scale to better identify best management practices (BMPs) most suited for impeding nutrient and sediment runoff and promote BMPs to landowners. Technical assistance will be provided for project design and engineering purposes. PDTRA is actively working towards a 53% TSS reduction at the mouth of the Pomme de Terre River in order to meet state standards (2011 Turbidity TMDL) as well as a 25% Sediment and 12% Phosphorous reduction goal (based on the MN Sediment Reduction Strategy and MN Nutrient Reduction Strategy) at each of the HUC-10 sub-watershed outlets of the Pomme de Terre Watershed. PDTRA has targeted and prioritized areas for engagement and implementation through the use of PTMApp and the ongoing development of a Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.",2019-03-13,2023-03-14,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Aaron,Larsen,"Pomme de Terre River Association JPB","c/o Stevens SWCD 12 Hwy 28 E Ste 2 Morris, MN 56267",Morris,MN,56267,320-589-4886,aaron.larsen@wot.mnswcd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Stevens, Swift",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/targeted-implementation-pomme-de-terre-watershed,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
3323,"Technical Assistance for Sauk River Watershed-Mississippi River Basin Initiative",2011,168421,"Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (b); Laws of Minnesota 2009, Chapter 172, Article 2, Section 6 (i)","(i) $1,250,000 the first year and $1,500,000 the second year are for targeted nonpoint restoration technical assistance and engineering. At least 93 percent of this amount must be made available for grants. (2011 - Restoration Technical Assistance)",,"Indicator Row 147 (Shoreland Improvement) or Row 150 (Runoff Reduction)",,375000,,,,,,"Sauk River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","The Sauk River watershed was selected to participate in the federal Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) program in 2010 to decrease nutrient contributions to the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The MRBI program provides federal cost share funds to landowners to install conservation practices. Unfortunately, the federal program does not provide sufficient funds for contacting landowners and designing projects. The Sauk River Watershed District's (SRWD) pursued Clean Water Funds to provide this technical assistance to area residents considering conservation practices. Technical staff will assist in selecting the most cost effective practice, develop a design plan and generate an operation and maintenance plan. The MRBI program will address the nutrient and sediment loading concerns highlighted in the Getchell-Unnamed-Stony Creek TMDL, Sauk Lake TMDL, and the Sauk River Chain of Lakes TMDL. However, without technical assistance landowners are less likely to participate in the program. The goal of this project is to provide local residents an opportunity to make a difference in the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico by guiding them through the implementation of their project and provide a long term perspective (management plan) to maximize project effectiveness. ",,,2011-01-01,2012-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Lynn,Nelson,,,,,,"(320) 352-2231 x103",Lynn@srwdmn.org,"Technical Assistance","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Douglas, Pope, Stearns, Todd",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/technical-assistance-sauk-river-watershed-mississippi-river-basin-initiative,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
9812,"The RIM-WRP Partnership Program, Phase 4",2013,13810000,"ML 2012, Ch. 264, Art. 1, Sec. 2, Subd. 4(a)","$13,810,000 in the second year is to the Board of Water and Soil Resources to acquire permanent conservation easements and restore wetlands and associated upland habitat in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Wetlands Reserve Program. A list of land acquisitions must be provided as part of the final report. The accomplishment plan must include an easement stewardship plan. Up to $180,000 is for establishing a monitoring and enforcement fund as approved in the accomplishment plan and subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.056, subdivision 17. An annual financial report is required for any monitoring and enforcement fund established, including expenditures from the fund and a description of annual monitoring and enforcement activities. ",,"Protect in easement 1,151 acres of wetlands and 2,234 acres of prairies ",,4517500,"Federal WRP dollars ",13810000,,,6.75,BWSR,"State Government","Eight RIM Wetlands applications were selected for funding on 1146.2 acres from this appropriation. In addition 19 RIM-WRP easements, totaling 2,239 acres were funded. Thus a total of 3,385 acres were protected and restored to wetland and grassland habitat. All easements have been recorded. Leverage from other sources of funds was a little over $4.5M. ",,"  The RIM Wetlands and RIM-WRP  Partnership accelerated the restoration and protection of 3,385 acres of previously drained wetlands and associated upland native grassland wildlife habitat complexes via permanent conservation easements. The goal of RIM Wetlands and the RIM-WRP Partnership was to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, while optimizing wildlife habitat on every acre enrolled in the partnership.  The RIM-WRP partnership combined Minnesota's RIM Reserve conservation easement program and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP). Combining RIM Reserve and WRP allowed OHF to leverage Federal Farm Bill conservation dollars to Minnesota. Utilizing both programs resulted in competitive payment rates to landowners and sharing of the costs associated with perpetual easement acquisition and restoration by both the federal and state programs. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond our control such as staffing and other issues at NRCS severely limited the agencies ability to close easements and implement restorations, and BWSR was obligated to restructure the RIM-WRP Partnership into RIM Wetlands in November of 2014. The inability of NRCS to follow through on commitments, dramatically increasing crop and land values and reduced federal leverage resulted in fewer acres being accomplished than originally proposed. These changes are reflected in the 11/18/14 Accomplishment Plan Amendment and testimony provided by BWSR staff at that time.  The RIM Wetlands Program and RIM-WRP Partnership held one to two joint meetings per year to provide program oversight and guidance and to establish payment rates for upcoming sign-ups. Specifically,both programs used the USFWS Habitat and Population Evaluation Team (HAPET), located in Fergus Falls, to develop a GIS Wildlife Habitat Potential Model that was used with the WRP and RIM Reserve programs’ environmental evaluation. In addition, the Minnesota Wetland Restoration Evaluation Worksheet was used to evaluate each easement application on its potential to restore wetland functions and values along with optimum wildlife habitat benefits. Both programs were offered statewide but had a priority focus in the ecological provinces of the state that have experienced significant losses of wetland and associated prairies. It was delivered by Ducks Unlimited (DU) staff, local NRCS staff, local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff and assisted by program staff from both NRCS and the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). Since the SWCD is responsible for the local delivery of the RIM Reserve program to private landowners on behalf of the State of Minnesota, they were ideally suited to work in concert with their local DU and NRCS staff to efficiently and effectively deliver the RIM-WRP partnership. In the case of RIM-WRP once an easement is acquired NRCS is responsible for maintenance, inspection and monitoring during the life of their 30-year WRP easement. The state of Minnesota assumes sole responsibility via its RIM Reserve easement once the 30-year WRP easement has expired. For RIM Wetlands the state assumes responsibility for monitoring and enforcement as soon as the easement is recorded. BWSR partners with local SWCDs to carry-out oversight, monitoring and inspection of its conservation easements.  Throughout its  history the RIM-WRP Partnership demonstrated that the State of Minnesota can cooperatively work with a federal partner (NRCS) and through a local delivery system (SWCD, NRCS, and DU) to implement a permanent easement protection program that yielded thousands of acres of permanently protected wildlife habitat. Significant leverage obtained was due to the amount of easement payments, conservation plan payments, and other costs the NRCS contributed to this partnership. The NRCS made the bulk of the easement payment portion through 30-year WRP Easement acquisition, while BWSR paid an additional portion for the Permanent RIM Easement. It is most unfortunate that this partnership had to end after conserving nearly 20,000 acres cumulatively. NRCS paid a high percentage of the restoration costs for these easements, with RIM picking up the remaining costs. The use of NRCS Practice Standards, along with BWSR's Native Vegetation Guidelines led to very high diversity mixes being seeded. The level of wetland restoration was dependent on restorable extent that would not impact lands outside the easement area.  BWSR & NRCS evaluated restoration extent during our scoring review to ensure restoration was actually feasible, then followed up with site analysis and surveys. Eight RIM Wetlands applications were selected for funding on 1146.2 acres with this appropriation. In addition 19 RIM-WRP easements, totaling 2,239 acres were funded.  These restored wetlands and native grassland complexes will provide critical habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wetland dependent wildlife species in Minnesota. Wetlands and adjacent grasslands provide habitat for waterfowl, pheasants, deer and non-game species, some that are threatened or endangered. As of 8/21/18 9 easements have been restored and 17 are in the restoration process. BWSR and the NRCS are committed to seeing all restorations through to ensure all sites provide beneficial habitat. Due to delays with easement processing, restoration was also delayed in several cases.  BWSR is held to the statutory requirement that requires restoration of the easements we acquire. This restoration includes establishment of acceptable vegetation, if the current cover does not adequately meet site goals. Note that due to LSOHC database architecture and migration of this old project into the ""new"" LSOHC database amended goals are not reflected in the ""original"" budget and output columns of this final report.     ",2012-07-01,2014-06-30,"Outdoor Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tim,Koehler,BWSR,"520 Lafayette Rd. N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,651-602-7857,tim.koehler@state.mn.us,"Land Acquisition","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,"Forest Prairie Transition, Metropolitan - Urbanizing Area, Prairie Region",,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rim-wrp-partnership-program-phase-4,,,,
10007068,"Upper Chippewa River Watershed Groundwater Protection",2019,356960,"The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(b)","(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.","MinnFARM reductions include: 121.6 lbs. phosphorus, 421.6 lbs. nitrogen, and 1668.3 lbs. BOD 5. Upgrading /installation of manure storage areas and VTA's will eliminate runoff or collect to sustainably treat it. ","This project reduced 3,337 Lbs/Yr of BOD 5 and 122 Lbs/Yr of Phosphorus and 843 Lbs/Yr of Nitrogen.","achieved proposed outcomes",717750,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",338086,3675,"Billy Dropik, Ken Rutten, Mike Cleary, Paul Barsness, Rod Froemming ",0.579501916,"Douglas SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This project will improve water quality in the heart of Douglas County?s livestock country. The goal of the project is to improve drinking water quality by upgrading, replacing or closing existing damaged or unpermitted manure storage areas, in addition to addressing open lot runoff. Five project locations have been identified and up to 4 more are anticipated to be identified in the next two years, for a total of up to 10 projects. Estimated pollution reduction is 421 pounds of nitrogen and 122 pounds of phosphorus.",,"This project will improve water quality in the heart of Douglas County's livestock country, an area under intensive agricultural use with an abundance of water features and hydrologically sensitive soils. Many of these farms have existing permitted or unpermitted (damaged, unused or un-lined) liquid manure storage areas (LMSA's) in need of repair, replacement or closure, as well as open lots near wetlands and vulnerable soils with high water tables. The goal of the project is to improve drinking water quality by upgrading, replacing or closing existing damaged or unpermitted manure storage areas, in addition to addressing open lot runoff. Five project locations have been identified and up to 4 more are anticipated to be identified in the next two years, for a total of up to 10 projects. The main types of project would include re-lining, restructuring, expanding or closing LMSA's, building new liquid and/or solid manure storage areas (stacking slabs), and installing clean water diversions and vegetated treatment areas (VTA's), all within 3 HUC 12's primarily in Millerville and Leaf Valley Townships. ",2019-03-20,2023-02-17,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Jerry,Haggenmiller,"Douglas SWCD","900 Robert Street Suite 102 Alexandria, MN 56308",Alexandria,MN,56308,320-763-3191,jerome.haggenmiller@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Douglas,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/upper-chippewa-river-watershed-groundwater-protection,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
10024627,"Using Soil Health to Protect Drinking Water in Two Rural Minnesota Communities",2023,285000,"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.","Up to 350 acres of CRP enrolled, sediment loss reduction of 157.5 T/yr. Up to 1200 acres cover crop seeded total (400ac/yr), sediment loss reduction of 188 T/yr. Up to 600 acres no-till/strip till total (200ac/yr), sediment loss reduction of 66 T/yr.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Members for Swift SWCD are: Carl Ahrndt, Dale Schlieman, Mark Weimerskirch, Orvin Gronseth, Scott Olson",,"Swift SWCD","Local/Regional Government","Nitrate levels in the water supply for the city of Benson have slowly but steadily been increasing since 2012. This project aims to work with the landowners surrounding the Drinking Water Supply Management Areas (DWSMA's) for Benson and Appleton in Swift County to reduce or eliminate the amount of nitrate entering these water supplies. Proven and effective strategies will be implemented to achieve the goals set forth in this grant. Our approach will include cost assistance for cover crops, no-till/strip till, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) incentives, Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) incentives, and other soil health practices as identified in the RFP. Potential project impact for up to 350 acres of CRP enrolled or reenrolled, resulting in a sediment loss reduction of 157.5 T/yr, up to 1,200 acres of cover crop seeded (400ac/yr), with a potential sediment loss reduction of 188 T/yr, and up to 600 acres of no-till/strip till (200ac/yr), which could save 66 T/yr of sediment. Match for this grant will come from the CRP payments received by the landowner during the grant period for land in the targeted area. Landowner outreach has already begun, with interest in each of these cost share opportunities. The second major component to this project involves education and outreach strategies. Multiple approaches will be utilized to have the highest potential for success. Methods will include, soil heath open house, 1-on-1 meetings with crop consultants and agronomists, involving the local soil health team to assist producers in the targeted areas, cost assistance to producers to attend soil health meetings and conferences, and soil health testing. By building up the support system and knowledge base for the landowners in these targeted areas, this grant will provide them with the opportunity to work towards refining their soil health strategies as they look to expand these strategies and apply them onto additional acres they operate. ",,,2022-12-15,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Andy,Albertsen,"Swift SWCD","1430 Utah Avenue",Benson,MN,56215,320-842-7201,andy.albertsen@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Swift,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/using-soil-health-protect-drinking-water-two-rural-minnesota-communities,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10024676,"Waconia Downtown Stormwater Reuse System",2023,200000,"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.","Facilities to provide approx. 1 ac-ft/yr volume reduction in STM water runoff (a corresponding reduction of 218 pound of sediment and 0.63 pounds of phosphorus per year). Also, a corresponding reductions in potable water usage for irrigation.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,,,"Waconia, City of","Local/Regional Government","Planned improvements to the Downtown area will include installation of underground storage, use of a water tower retired from potable service, and a new irrigation system to utilize stormwater runoff in lieu of potable water for irrigation of several green areas. ",,,2022-12-12,2025-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Anthony,Adderley,"Waconia, City of","201 S Vine Street",Waconia,MN,553871403,952-442-2184,anthony.adderley@bolton-menk.com,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Carver,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/waconia-downtown-stormwater-reuse-system,"http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board ","Annie Felix-Gerth ",
10007071,"WCTSA Nutrient Management Planning Shared Services",2019,285000,"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.","-Estimated 156 CNMPs/Feedlot Projects and CNMPs -3,120 pounds of phosphorus per year -10,140 pounds of nitrogen per year -Eliminate backlog of farmers waiting for CNMP ","The grant funds funded working with 150 producers, 48 Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans were approved.","achieved proposed outcomes",80482,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",276482,3580,,2.261015326,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government","This proposal will fund technical assistance for nutrient management planning to accelerate water quality improvements with the 12-county West Central Technical Service Area (WCTSA). A needs assessment identified an estimated 156 certified nutrient management plans that will be needed over a 3 year period. Of the 71 SWCD employees in the WCTSA, only 1 SWCD staff member is dedicated to nutrient management planning. To meet technical assistance needs, this grant will fund a Regional Planning Specialist (RPS) to address local resource concerns.",,"This proposal will fund technical assistance for nutrient management planning to accelerate water quality improvements with the 12-county West Central Technical Service Area (WCTSA). A needs assessment of the WCTSA identified an estimated 156 CNMPs that will be needed over a 3 year period. Of the 71 SWCD employees in the WCTSA, only 1 SWCD staff member is dedicated to nutrient management planning. Currently, there are approximately 1,450 miles of impaired stream and 132 impaired water bodies (covering 86,660 acres) in the WCTSA. This proposal will address this impairment by providing technical assistance for Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs). A CNMP contains records of the current activities on a livestock operation, an evaluation of the existing environmental risks, and proposals to reduce the risk of negative impacts to the environment. A nutrient management plan is part of a CNMP. A completed CNMP will accelerate waste storage facility and feedlot BMPs by making farmers eligible for federal funding for implementation and the lack of technical assistance for CNMPs has slowed progress for implementation. This accelerated technical assistance will improve water quality through the implementation of BMPs. To accelerate this process, this grant will fund a Regional Planning Specialist (RPS) to address local resource concerns. The new position will be incorporated into the existing successful WCTSA conservation delivery partnership, which includes dedicated WCTSA engineering staff, local SWCD technical assistance, and NRCS partners. A CNMP and waste storage project would result in a significant reduction of phosphorus, nitrogen, and bacteria to these impaired waters and protect those waters that are not impaired. The RPS will work to eliminate the backlog and SWCD staff will receive training to ensure that a similar bottleneck does not return in future years doe to the need for accelerated technical assistance for CNMPs. ",2019-03-05,2023-02-24,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S, #128 Waite Park, MN 56387","Waite Park",MN,56387,320-251-7800,dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wctsa-nutrient-management-planning-shared-services,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
27919,"WCTSA Shared Services: Accelerated Technical Assistance",2014,250000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137","Accelerated Implementation Grant 2014","Funds will be used to hire a watershed technician.",,,62500,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",250000,,"Members for Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area are: Chuck Uphoff, David Brinkman, David Weller, Larry Salzer, Tom Gregory",1.99,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","Local/Regional Government","The West Central Technical Service Area (WCTSA) serves 12 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) in west central Minnesota and has been experiencing increased workload due to greater requests from member SWCDs. This funding will sustain a limited-term technician and purchase related support equipment to assist landowners in implementing targeted, high priority practices that result in the greatest water quality outcomes. Project design and implementation is being delayed because of the lack of available technical assistance, which has affected landowner interest and participation. The limited-term technician was hired to address this issue. Existing funding for the position expires in 2014. The technician has gained valuable experience and made project implementation much more efficient. Maintaining that knowledge base is important and sustaining this position will allow the WCTSA to meet increased demands for services, accelerating conservation delivery across the service area.",,,2014-03-05,2016-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Dennis,Fuchs,"Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area","110 2nd Street S","Waite Park",MN,56387,320-251-7800,dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Benton, Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd",,"Mississippi River - Sartell, Mississippi River - St. Cloud, Sauk River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wctsa-shared-services-accelerated-technical-assistance,"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
4017,"Wellhead Protection Conservation Easement Program, Phase 1 (FY 2010/2011)",2011,2300000,,,"Land use conversion from agricultural land to conservation cover pro-vided on 650 acres of high or very high vulnerable wellhead areas. Evaluation and Outcome Plans: These RIM easements are a part of a comprehensive public-private partnership to establish and restore permanent conservation easements on riparian buffers 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.RIM easements are selected to meet local identified water quality goals within the larger scope of Minnesota's clean water efforts. The long-term evaluation of clean water fund projects will be monitored as part of the state's intensive watershed monitoring strategy. RIM easements are subject to ongoing inspection to ensure compliance for the duration of the easement in accor-dance with established guidelines. ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources","State Government"," This program is a part of a comprehensive clean water strategy to prevent sediment and nutrients from entering our lakes, rivers, and streams; enhance fish and wildlife habitat; protect groundwater and wetlands. Specifically the Wellhead Protection Conservation Easement program is targeted to protect drinking water through the Reinvest in Minnesota Program (RIM). In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Soil and Water Conservation Districts, permanent conservation easements are purchased in areas where the vulnerability of the drinking water is designated as high or very high.In 1986, the Reinvest in Minnesota Resources Act was enacted to restore certain marginal and environmental sensitive agricultural land to protect soil and water quality and support fish and wildlife habitat.Utilizing the RIM conservation easement program, this program focused on converting agricultural land presently in production to native grasslands and wetlands in areas where the vulnerability of the drinking water is designated as high or very high by MDH.Restoring native grasslands within wellhead protection areas improves water quality by providing greater distance between drinking water sources and agricultural chemical use. Changing land use from agricultural production to restored grasslands and wetlands has produced dramatic, measurable improvements in drinking water quality.Lands that were targeted were new or existing USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts with cropping history. The easements funded under this program are permanent, whereas CRP easements are for 10-15 years. Participating landowners receive a payment to retire land in agricultural production and to establish buffers of native vegetation.Minnesota currently has just over 200,000 acres of Conservation Reserve Program easements in buffer practices at various stages of their 10-15 year contracts, some soon to expire. The drinking water and wellhead protection initiative compliments other programs, both existing and yet to be developed, over the next 25 years. ",,,2010-01-01,2011-12-31,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,"Wellhead Protection Conservation Easement Program, Phase 1 (FY 2010/2011)",Kevin,Lines,"Board of Water and Soil Resources","520 Lafayette Rd. Suite 200","St. Paul",MN,55155,6512971894,kevin.lines@state.mn.us,"Preservation, Restoration/Enhancement","Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Cottonwood, Grant, Otter Tail, Rock",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wellhead-protection-conservation-easement-program-phase-1-fy-20102011,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
10030962,"Whetstone River Restoration",2024,600000,"Minnesota 2023, Chapter 40, Article 2, Section 6 (b)","(b) $8,500,000 the first year and $8,500,000 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.","With a reduction of 65,320 pounds of phosphorous to Big Stone Lake each year, this project will achieve the 10-year TMDL goal and the DNR Lake Phosphorous sensitivity targets for the lake. Reduce phosphorus downstream in Marsh Lake by 2,576 lbs/yr.",,,,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",,,"Gary Haugen, Gene Meyer, Jon Bork, Terry Gillespie, Wanda Holker",,"Upper Minnesota River WD","Local/Regional Government",,,"The Upper Minnesota River Watershed District (UMRWD) is leading an effort to restore a historic segment of the Whetstone River, including its' original confluence with the Minnesota River, just south of Ortonville, MN. The Whetstone River was rerouted into Big Stone Lake in the 1930's to promote and sustain lake levels. Unfortunately, increased runoff and erosion within the Whetstone River have led to diminished water quality in Big Stone Lake. While much of the Whetstone River drainage area is in South Dakota, the water quality benefits will manifest in Big Stone Lake, which is a MN/SD border water and the Headwaters of the Minnesota River. The Whetstone River Restoration project will provide water quality benefits to surface waters in Minnesota by hydrologically reconnecting the Whetstone River to its' historic channel and natural floodplain. The UMWRD purchased land needed for the restoration in 2021 and is now seeking $600,000, to combine with existing grants from the MNDNR and a MPCA CWF Loan Program to complete floodplain establishment and channel restoration work in Minnesota. This request is just under 10% of the overall estimated project costs. The overall project will reduce phosphorus loading in Big Stone Lake by 65,320 pounds per year, achieving 17% of the needed nonpoint source progress towards restoring Big Stone Lake. UMRWD purchased additional land, adjacent to the historic channel, to establish a natural floodplain which will allow for sediment to deposit, reducing phosphorous levels downstream in Marsh Lake by 2,576 pounds per year. The UMRWD is seeking relatively modest CWF support, compared to the overall budget and is committed to owning, operating, and maintaining all components of the overall project and has commitments from Big Stone County, MN and Grant County, SD to maintain the transportation components modified by the project.",2024-03-18,,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,Amber,Doschadis,"Upper Minnesota River WD","211 Second St SE",Ortonville,MN,56278,320-839-3411,amber@umrwd.org,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Big Stone",,"Minnesota River - Headwaters",https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/whetstone-river-restoration,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,https://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/board,"Annie Felix-Gerth",no
18525,"Wild Rice Standards Study - Plant Growth Chamber",2013,22850,,,,,,,,,,,,"Geneva Scientific","For-Profit Business/Entity","This project makes an additional plant growth chamber available to increase efficiency for the MPCA Wild Rice Standards Study, which is gathering information about the effects of sulfate on the growth of wild rice. ",,,2013-03-01,2013-06-30,"Clean Water Fund","In Progress",,,"Ed ","Swain ","Minnesota Pollution Control Agency","520 Lafayette Road N.","St. Paul",MN,55155,"651-757-2772 ",Edward.Swain@state.mn.us,Research,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wild-rice-standards-study-plant-growth-chamber,,,"Nicole Clapp",
3331,"Wolverton Creek Restoration",2011,253229,,,"The project is expected to reduce sediment loadings by 1295 tons/year and phosphorus loadings by 1480 lbs/year. ","This project has yielded an estimated pollution reduction of 1863 lbs/yr of phosphorus, 1587 tons/yr sediment (TSS), and 358 tons/yr soil loss reduction.",,88400,,,,,,"Buffal-Red River Watershed District","Local/Regional Government","Wolverton Creek is a 25 mile long tributary to the Red River of the North. Its watershed drains approximately 105 square miles located in Wilkin and western Clay Counties. Wolverton Creek is the outlet for numerous ditch systems and natural drainage in the area and is a significant contributor of sediment to the Red River. The City of Moorhead and other downstream communities obtain drinking water from the Red River. Since 85% of Moorhead's drinking water comes from the Red River, high turbidity results in higher treatment costs for their drinking water system. The Buffalo-Red River Watershed District (BRRWD) along with the Clay and Wilkin SWCDs will reduce erosion and sedimentation in Wolverton Creek by installing side inlets, bufferstrips, and conservation tillage. Significant gully erosion and scour erosion occurs along Wolverton Creek creating the turbidity and sediment problem. The Project will identify lands for bufferstrip establishment and locations for side inlets and grade control for BMP implementation. The project is expected to reduce sediment loadings by 1295 tons/year and phosphorus loadings by 1480 lbs/year. In addition, installation of buffer strips and conservation tillage is expected to significantly reduce sediment and phosphorus loadings. A restoration plan for a segment of Wolverton Creek will be developed with input from the Department of Natural Resources through a separate grant and and integrate additional conservation practices. The teamwork of the BRRWD and the Clay and Wilkin SWCDs has resulted in success in addressing sediment and water erosion issues in the outlet of the Wolverton Creek watershed. With the grant from the Clean Water Fund, this project will continue the implementation of conservation measures to reduce sediment and nutrient loadings further upstream. ",,,2011-01-01,2013-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,"Clay, Grant, Otter Tail, Wilkin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wolverton-creek-restoration,,,"Nicole Clapp",No
33622,"Wright SWCD Partners with Lake Associations to Apply Land Treatment",2015,150000,"Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137",,"This purpose of this project is to implement 30 of the following best management practices: Stream-bank and shoreline restorations, prairie strip and buffer strips on highly erodible areas, critical seeding of perennial native species on vulnerable slopes, rotational grazing, exclusion fencing and alternative water sources. ","This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 273 lbs of phosphorus, and 165 tons of sediment.","Achieved proposed outcomes",68700,"LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS",271073,464,"Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, ""About Our Partners"".",0.58,"Wright SWCD","Local/Regional Government","This project will allow lake associations and other motivated groups to use their local landowner networks and site specific knowledge to effectively implement best management practices that fit within the greater context of Wright County's Water Management Plan.",,,2015-03-10,2018-12-31,"Clean Water Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Johnson,"Wright SWCD","311 Brighton Ave S Ste C",Buffalo,MN,55313,763-682-1970,luke.johnson@mn.nacdnet.net,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources",,Wright,,"Mississippi River - St. Cloud, North Fork Crow River",http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wright-swcd-partners-wtih-lake-associations-apply-land-treatment,"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