2021 Metro WBIF - Lower MN North - Carver SWCD - Lake Waconia SWA Implementation
A sub-watershed analysis was completed for the lakeshed that drains to Lake Waconia that identified a total of 84 projects that could be installed to improve water quality. This grant will target the top 15 projects for BMP installation based on cost-benefit. Lake Waconia is just under the state impairment threshold so this grant will go a long way to protecting the highest priority lake in Carver County.
Annie Felix-Gerth
(Watershed Based Implementation Funding)(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.
If each of the top 15 BMP's are installed the grant will successfully fund projects that reduce TP discharging to Lake Waconia by 434 pounds. Results may vary based on landowner participation.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS