2021 Metro Cannon River - Dakota SWCD
The Cannon River and its subwatersheds are priority resources in multiple local and regional plans including the NCRWMO Watershed Plan, Cannon River Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan and the Dakota SWCD Annual Workplan. Many activities are also in the Dakota County Groundwater Plan, however the Groundwater Plan is still in the review process.
Agricultural BMPs, both structural and non-structural, are targeted in areas identified in Sub-watershed Analysis (SWAs). Four completed SWAs will be targeted for Ag BMPs and two new SWAs will be completed for future targeting of Ag BMPs.
Two activities will help to promote and assist with implementation of practices that reduce nitrate leaching such as cover crops and irrigation water management. These activities are targeted in areas with high to very high groundwater sensitivity.
Existing models and studies will be used to target areas for wetland restorations in the Chub Creek Watershed. Wetland restoration(s) will address pollutants of concern including sediment, with an added benefit of water storage and wildlife habitat.
Annie Felix-Gerth
(Watershed Based Implementation)(a) $13,591,000 the first year and $13,375,000 the second year are for performance-based grants with multiyear implementation plans to local government units. The grants may be used to implement projects that protect, enhance, and restore surface water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams; protect groundwater from degradation; and protect drinking water sources. Projects must be identified in a comprehensive watershed plan developed under the One Watershed, One Plan or metropolitan surface water management frameworks or groundwater plans. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.
SWA BMPs will result in 29 tons of sediment reduction annually. Cover crops on 200 ac will reduce nitrate leaching by 1,260 lbs. Wetland restorations will result in 100 tons of sediment reduction annually. IWM outreach to 30 farmers.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS