Cook County Shoreline Erosion Reduction Projects

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$149,985
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Cook SWCD
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
December 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Cook
Cook
Project Overview

This project will enable community partners to implement 5-10 shoreline erosion reduction best management projects that will reduce sediment and improve water quality of county lakes and streams. Preference will be given to properties within a watershed of a Total Maximum Daily Load study, properties on a sentinel lake, properties on lakes and streams with active associations, and projects ranking high in sediment reduction amount. Projects may include engineered erosion reduction Best Management Practices and/or plantings.

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

Nicole Clapp

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$149,985
Other Funds Leveraged
$15,215
Direct expenses
$50,312
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.29
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Septic Inventory around 4 Lakes

Measurable Outcome(s)

This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 47.12 lbs of phosphorus and 42.72 tons of sediment.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS

Recipient Board Members
Board information for grantees can be found within contact directories on BWSR's website under Operational Resources, "About Our Partners".
Project Manager
First Name
Kerrie
Last Name
Berg
Organization Name
Cook SWCD
Street Address
411 W 2nd St
City
Grand Marais
State
MN
Zip Code
55604
Phone
218-387-3649
Email
kerrie.berg@co.cook.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651- 296-3767