Spring Lake Park Reserve Restoration and River Access
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,925,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Dakota County
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
December 2027
Counties Affected
Dakota
Project Overview
Development of Mississippi River access that includes improved access to the national Mississippi River Trail and hiking trails, natural resource restoration, and cultural resource management.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2025 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2024, Chp. 83, Sec. 2, Subd. 09g
Appropriation Language
$2,925,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with Dakota County to create a nonmotorized boat launch; complete a cultural resource management plan; construct hiking trails; and restore prairie, woodland, and savanna along the Mississippi River in Spring Lake Park Reserve. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,925,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
29
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.
Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Niki
Last Name
Geisler
Organization Name
Dakota County
Street Address
14955 Galaxie Avenue
City
Apple Valley
State
MN
Zip Code
55124
Phone
(952) 891-7088
Email
niki.geisler@co.dakota.mn.us
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