County Ditch 96 Outlet Stabilization - Phase 2

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$516,000
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Pennington SWCD
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2021
End Date
September 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Pennington
Pennington
Project Details

The project will reduce sediment entering a high priority reach of the Red Lake River by repairing the south slope of Pennington County Ditch 96 (CD96) from State Highway 32 upstream 2645' to the junction of two branches of CD96. The Red Lake River from CD96 in Pennington County to the Clearwater River (AUID #09020303-504) becomes impaired for aquatic life due to high levels of Total Suspended Solids (TSS). Upstream of the CD96 outlet, it meets water quality standards. The Red Lake River WRAPS estimates 54% of the sediment load comes from instream erosion. This reach of the Red Lake River (AUID #09020303-504) is prioritized in the Red Lake River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and WRAPS and is identified as the highest priority in the middle planning zone for restoration. The CD96 Ditch Stabilization Project will provide an estimated 559 tons/year of sediment reduction towards a 10-year goal of 3,265 tons/year. The Red Lake River TMDL report indicates a 58% (22,948 tons) annual reduction goal to meet water quality standards for AUID #09020303-504. Phase 1 of the project indicates shallow slope failures are primarily due to weak soils and groundwater movement intercepted by CD96. The project will stabilize the eroding bank and prevent further erosion resulting in improved water quality, drinking water, recreation, fish habitat and aesthetics.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Conflict of Interest Contact

Annie Felix-Gerth

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Laws - 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2--S.F.No. 3, Article 2, Section 7(b)
Appropriation Language

(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.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$516,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$124,232
Direct expenses
$486,256
Administration costs
$7,140
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.1848659
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The estimated sediment reduction for the stabilization of phase 2 of CD96 is 559 tons/year.

Measurable Outcome(s)

2,600 feet of CD96 was stabilized reducing sediment loading to the Red Lake River by 559 tons/year.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed measurable outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS

Recipient Board Members
ADawn Nelson, Greg Hilgeman, Kevin Wilde, Linda Hanson, Ricky Peterson
Project Manager
First Name
Peter
Last Name
Nelson
Organization Name
Pennington SWCD
Street Address
201 Sherwood Ave S Thief River Falls, MN 56701
City
Thief River Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56701
Phone
218-683-7075
Email
peter.nelson@pennington.mnswcd.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651- 296-3767