2020 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services (Area 7 - Southeast SWCD Technical Support)
Annie Felix-Gerth
$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second
year are for technical assistance and grants for the
conservation drainage program in consultation with
the Drainage Work Group, coordinated under
Minnesota Statutes,section 103B.101,subdivision 13,
that includes projects to improve multipurpose water
management under Minnesota Statutes, section
103E.015.
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.
Funds were used to maintain qualified engineering staff with appropriate technical ability or certifications to work with landowners to implement soil health practices within Area 7 TSA.Grant funds were used for the MN Cattleman's Association Convention expenses and meeting rental space for a grazing workshop.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS