2014 - Targeted Watershed (Crow Wing SWCD)
Nicole Clapp
BWSR and SWCDs will work with private landowners to enroll approximately 80 riparian easements adjacent to lakes, rivers, streams and tributaries that will permanently protect more than 2,339 acres in 39 counties.
This project has resulted in an estimated reduction of 75 lbs of phosphorus and 977 tons of sediment.
The City of Deerwood repaved the Cross Drive and incorporated best management practices to ensure runoff goes through grass infiltration area instead of the street. They also graded ditch on the Cross Drive to create more infiltration for runoff.
The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources. The source of additional funds varies from project to project, but generally consists of federal, local and non-public sources.