2017 - Buffer Law (Mahnomen SWCD)
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.
Marcey Westrick
[Buffer Law 2017] (e) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are for grants to local units of government to enhance compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements.
These funds allow Soil and Water Conservation Districts to ensure compliance with riparian buffer or alternate practice requirements for state required buffers and soil erosion law.
Funds used for implementation of Buffer Law within the county. This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 54 lbs of phosphorus, 31 tons of sediment, and 90 tons per year of soil loss.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS