2018 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$240,000
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2017
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Big Stone
Chippewa
Douglas
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Morrison
Pope
Stearns
Stevens
Swift
Todd
Benton
Big Stone
Chippewa
Douglas
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Morrison
Pope
Stearns
Stevens
Swift
Todd
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
Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2018 - FY18-19 CWF: Minnesota Laws of 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 7(c)
Appropriation Language

Enhanced Shared Technical Services 2018 - $3,325,000 the first year and $4,275,000 the second year are for accelerated implementation, including local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements of supplements for technical assistance, citizen and community outreach, compliance, and training and certification.

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$240,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$24,000
Direct expenses
$240,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.1
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This non-competitive CWF grant invests in building the capacity of NPEA (TSA) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.

Measurable Outcome(s)

A portion of the federal funds/contract were used as match for project implementation for Woitalla waste storage facility project. West Central Technical Service Area (WCTSA) provided technical assistance for 326 projects during 2018. WCTSA provided technical assistance for 389 projects
in 2019. These funds covered staff time for an engineering technician (Herkenhoff) that was not paid by member districts.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS

Project Manager
First Name
Dennis
Last Name
Fuchs
Organization Name
Area 2 - West Central Technical Service Area
Street Address
110 2nd Street S, #128
City
Waite Park
State
MN
Zip Code
56387
Phone
320-251-7800 x3
Email
dennis.fuchs@mn.nacdnet.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651- 296-3767