2019 - Sealing Abandoned Wells in Martin County
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Martin SWCD
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2019
End Date
December 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Martin
Project Overview
Eight towns in Martin County recently updated their wellhead protection plans. One of the main protection plan items is to seal abandoned wells within the towns' Drinking Water Source Management Areas. This project will provide 50% cost share, up to $1,000, to help offset the cost of sealing abandoned wells.
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
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,307
Direct expenses
$6,210
Administration costs
$1,809
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.01
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Prevent groundwater contamination by sealing up to 12 abandoned wells.
Measurable Outcome(s)
This project has resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 8 preventative practices were installed,
Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved most proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS
Recipient Board Members
Members for Martin SWCD are: Clair Schmidt Jr, Judy Beckman, Larry Cowing, Linda Meschke, Tyler Ask
Project Manager
First Name
Ashley
Last Name
Brenke
Organization Name
Martin SWCD
Street Address
923 North State Street Suite 110
City
Fairmont
State
MN
Zip Code
56031
Phone
507-235-6680 x 4
Email
ashley.martinswcd@gmail.com
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