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Manuscript Publication for Winnebago Creek Valley in Southeastern Minnesota
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Jefferson Township
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$7,000
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To publish the book "History of the Winnebago Valley"
Maplewood Mall Stormwater Infiltration Retrofit Project
Recipient: 
Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$500,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

Kohlman Lake is impaired and located in a fully, developed watershed with a high degree of commercial land use.  This project will construct infiltration BMPs (porous pavement, tree boxes, cisterns and rainwater gardens/bioretention areas) throughout 7.9 acres of the Maplewood Mall parking lot to intercept up to the first 2 inches of stormwater runoff. 

Maplewood Mall Stormwater Retrofit Phase 4
Recipient: 
Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$625,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The Kohlman Lake nutrient reduction study identified a major source of phosphorus loading from the impervious areas like roads, roofs and parking lots within the watershed.. Within this area, one major land use feature stands out - Maplewood Mall.

Mapping the Vulnerability of Glacial Aquifers & Mapping Contaminant Plumes
Recipient: 
Metropolitan Council/Minnesota Geological Survey
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$80,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

On behalf of the Metropolitan Council, the Minnesota Geological Survey evaluated the vulnerability of glacial aquifers in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The project improved upon previous vulnerability assessments by incorporating a substantial amount of new aquifer property information and blending methods previously used by the Minnesota Departments of Health and Natural Resources.

Itasca
Marcell Ranger Station: Historic CCC Log Home Restoration
A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program 2012
Recipient: 
Northern Itasca Joint Powers Board
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$123,520
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
To rehabilitate plumbing, electrical, and weather-tightness, and restore interior finishes on the log residence of the Marcell Ranger Station, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Martha Lake Iron Enhanced Drainage System
Recipient: 
Wright Soil and Water Conservation District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$32,201
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

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.

McKusick Lake Stormwater Retrofit Project, Phase I
Recipient: 
Middle St. Croix Watershed Management Organization
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$37,925
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

MuKusick Lake’s water quality is declining because of excess nutrients and restoring it is a priority for the Stillwater community.

MeCC VI - Dakota County Riparian and Lakeshore Protection (2.7 / 3.7)
A project of: Metropolitan Conservation Corridors (MeCC) - Phase VI
Recipient: 
Dakota County
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$517,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$518,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Acquire permanent, riparian easements and develop natural resource management plans on 310 acres within the Vermillion and Cannon river systems and along Marcott Lake and Lake Marion in Dakota County.

MeCC VI - Dakota County Riparian and Lakeshore Protection (2.7 / 3.7)
A project of: Metropolitan Conservation Corridors (MeCC) - Phase VI
Recipient: 
Dakota County
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$517,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$518,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Acquire permanent, riparian easements and develop natural resource management plans on 310 acres within the Vermillion and Cannon river systems and along Marcott Lake and Lake Marion in Dakota County.

MeCC VI - Dakota County Riparian and Lakeshore Protection (2.7 / 3.7)
A project of: Metropolitan Conservation Corridors (MeCC) - Phase VI
Recipient: 
Dakota County
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$517,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$518,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Acquire permanent, riparian easements and develop natural resource management plans on 310 acres within the Vermillion and Cannon river systems and along Marcott Lake and Lake Marion in Dakota County.

MeCC VI - Dakota County Riparian and Lakeshore Protection (2.7 / 3.7)
A project of: Metropolitan Conservation Corridors (MeCC) - Phase VI
Recipient: 
Dakota County
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$517,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$518,000
Source: 
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund

Acquire permanent, riparian easements and develop natural resource management plans on 310 acres within the Vermillion and Cannon river systems and along Marcott Lake and Lake Marion in Dakota County.

Meeker County Lakes Data Collection and Management Project
Recipient: 
Crow River Organization of Water
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$36,505
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will enhance volunteer monitoring efforts and improve the methods used by area Lake Associations in sample collection, handling and data management. It will also assist these organizations in developing simple, straightforward lake management plans that will carry their efforts well beyond the scope of this project.

Metro Wide Subwatershed Stormwater Retrofit Analysis
Recipient: 
Metro Conservation Districts
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$216,181
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

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.

Metropolitan Area Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program
Recipient: 
Metropolitan Council
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$326,500
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will provide condition monitoring and problem investigation monitoring at the following sites. Mississippi River: Tributaries include Bassett Creek, Cannon River, Crow River, and Minnehaha Creek. Minnesota River: Tributaries include Eagle Creek, Riley Creek, and Willow Creek. St. Croix River: Tributary includes Valley Creek.

Metropolitan Area Watershed Outlet Monitoring Program 2013-2014
Recipient: 
Metropolitan Council-Environmental Services
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$405,500
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This project will provide condition monitoring and problem investigation monitoring at the following sites.
Mississippi River: Tributaries include Bassett Creek, Cannon River, Crow River, and Minnehaha Creek.
Minnesota River: Tributaries include Eagle Creek,Riley Creek, and Valley Creek tributary to the St. Croix River

Middle Minnesota River Watershed LiDAR BMP Inventory
Recipient: 
Renville Soil and Water Conservation District
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$6,990
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The project will utilize GIS to analyze the Middle Minnesota River Watershed in Renville County to inventory conservation project potential in this watershed, then target priority projects for future funding. This project will create the opportunity to evaluate the watershed using the most advance scientific data available.

Miller Creek Urban Trout Stream Restoration
Recipient: 
South St. Louis SWCD
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$154,893
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

This grant will restore a section of Miller Creek, an urban trout stream located in Duluth, that was straightened many years ago back to its natural channel.

Minnehaha Creek Stream Meander
Recipient: 
City of St. Louis Park
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$300,000
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

The City of St. Louis Park, in partnership with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, is proposing to re-meander a portion of the creek using funding provided through the Clean Water Fund.

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Well Sealing Program
Recipient: 
Multiple Local Government Units
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$176,575
Source: 
Clean Water Fund

These funds are to be used to provide assistance to well owners for the sealing of unused wells in accordance with Minnesota Rules 4725.

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Minnesota Festival Support
Recipient: 
Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$12,910
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
The Lakeville Area Arts Festival (LAAF) is proud to host approximately 60 exhibitors September 18-19, 2010, in a small but premium art festival located in downtown Lakeville, MN. It is the intention to maintain a quality event for viewing and purchasing exceptional artwork, encouraging communication with artists, and learning about the creative process.
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Minnesota Festival Support
Recipient: 
Minneapolis Park and Recreation
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$19,900
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
The proposed project will feature music, dance, and visual arts to provide cultural connections and education as part of the Minneapolis Monarch Festival which celebrates the monarch butterfly 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico.
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Minnesota Festival Support
Recipient: 
Minneapolis Park and Recreation
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$23,050
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

The overall Minneapolis Monarch Festival celebrates the monarch butterfly's annual 2,300 mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico. It utilizes music, dance, visual arts, education, and more to create cultural connections and to inspire appreciation and conservation of monarchs.

Minnesota Festival Support
Recipient: 
Minneapolis Park and Recreation
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$24,496
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Minnesota Festival Support
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Minnesota Festival Support
Recipient: 
Saint Cloud Arts Commission
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$52,932
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
The Saint Cloud Arts Commission and the Saint Cloud State University Programming Board will bookend the Granite City Days festival with arts events, including the 38th annual Lemonade Art Fair and Concert and the third annual Lake George Art in the Park.
Mississippi Northwoods Habitat Complex Protection
Recipient: 
Crow Wing County
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount:
$11,040,000
Source: 
Outdoor Heritage Fund

Protect 2.7 miles of Mississippi River shoreline and nearly 2,000 acres of wetland and forest/upland habitat through fee title acquisition just east of Brainerd, MN.