Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources

Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

651- 296-3767
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Prioritizing Conservation Implementation in the Mississippi Headwaters
Recipient: 
Mississippi Headwaters Board
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$100,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The 400-mile stretch of the Mississippi River from its headwaters at Lake Itasca to Morrison County near Little Falls is the focus of this project. Working in cooperation with the eight member counties, this project will develop implementation plans and strategies geared specifically for the Mississippi River and incorporate them into the individual County Comprehensive Local Water Plans.

Project Recharge! Restoring Natural Hydrology to Crow Wing County Urban Communities
Recipient: 
Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$180,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The SWCD initiated Project Recharge to create and apply a protection strategy to address declining water quality trend reported in a 2008 large lakes analysis...

Protecting Drinking Water Sources in Lac qui Parle County
Recipient: 
Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservation District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$53,533
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

Private wells provide drinking water for the rural residents of Lac qui Parle County. This project will retrofit 35 well pits allowing the homeowner to continue using a serviceable well while safeguarding the source of their drinking water.

Protecting Groundwater in the Long Prairie Watershed
Recipient: 
Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$133,939
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

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.

Protecting Highly Vulnerable Drinking Water in the City of Princeton
Recipient: 
Mille Lacs Soil and Water Conservation District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$55,129
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will protect the groundwater and the city of Princeton’s drinking water from nutrient contamination associated with livestock manure storage. Well water tested throughout Mille Lacs County, and specifically within the Anoka Sand Plain area of Princeton, routinely indicate the presence of nitrates in shallow drinking water wells.

Protecting Lake Miltona
Recipient: 
Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$13,050
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

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.

Protecting Mississippi River Corridor Habitat ACUB Partnership , Phase 2
Recipient: 
BWSR
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$480,000
Source: 
Outdoor Heritage Fund

Convey two ACUB/RIM Easements on 488 acres of high quality, riparian habitat in the Little Nokasippi WMA area of influence to enhance the project Phase 2, and provide lasting wildlife habitat.

Protecting Ramsey County's Drinking Water Supply Management Areas
Recipient: 
Ramsey Conservation District
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$128,625
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The glacial geology of Ramsey County includes many layers of impermeable and semi-permeable material that can protect aquifers from contaminated waters. Many municipal public supply wells exist to draw water from these aquifers to supply thousands of consumers on a daily basis.

Protection of Bostic and Zippel Bays
Recipient: 
Lake of the Woods SWCD
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$52,105
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

Resort owners and recreational enthusiasts rely on Bostic and Zippel Bays to provide them with protected access to Lake of the Woods. Without these bays, access to the large lake would be very limited.

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Protection of Granite Rock Outcrop Ecosystem
Recipient: 
Renville Soil and Water Conservation District
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$1,500,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

One thousand acres of rare and unique Granite Rock Outcrop Ecosystem, located in the Upper Minnesota River Valley, will be preserved and enhanced through perpetual conservation easements.