Ramsey County Community Partners

Ramsey County has over 3,500 acres tied to faith based organizations and schools. On average, these properties contribute one billion gallons of stormwater runoff, 3,000 pounds of phosphorus, and 1,000 tons of sediment to local water bodies. The Ramsey Conservation District (RCD) in partnership with local property owners and watershed districts/water management organizations will install 6-12 stormwater projects that will help protect and improve water quality of surrounding lakes.
The RCD will target properties that are within a subwatershed of impaired waters or within a completed Subwatershed Assessment. Other targeted properties will include sites RCD staff has worked with in the past that have full designed plans, but need additional money to move the project forward. This will be a unique program with a focus on engaging groups through the installation of exceptionally visible and community accessible raingardens, green roofs, or other stormwater projects.