2019 Drinking Water Protection Initiative
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,800
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Benton SWCD
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2019
End Date
December 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Project Overview
This project is targeting unsealed wells in parts of the county that are highly vulnerable to drinking water contamination and are already at a high risk to
contamination from other sources.
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
Project Details: 2019 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Well Sealing 2019 - The Laws of Minnesota 2017, Chapter 91, Article 2, Section 8(c)
Appropriation Language
Well Sealing 2019 - $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for cost-share assistance to public and private well owners for up to 50 percent of the cost of sealing unused wells.
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,800
Other Funds Leveraged
$3,915
Direct expenses
$4,763
Administration costs
$960
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The proposed outcome of this project is sealing at least 4 wells.
Measurable Outcome(s)
This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 13 preventative practices were installed.
Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS
Recipient Board Members
Members for Benton SWCD are: Bernard Thole, Charles Rau, Jake Scherer, Joseph Jordan, Wade Bastian
Project Manager
First Name
Nathan
Last Name
Sanoski
Organization Name
Benton SWCD
Street Address
14 2nd Ave W
City
Foley
State
MN
Zip Code
56329
Phone
320-968-5300 x 3
Email
nathan.sanoski@mn.nacdnet.net
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