2021 Metro WBIF - Miss West - Elm Creek WMC
Restoration of 3500 LF of streambank on Rush Creek and restoration of 3800 LF of streambank on Elm Creek, as well as restoring the outlet of Hayden Lake. This will address TMDL impairments for DO, TSS, and E.Coli
Annie Felix-Gerth
(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.
Reductions in total Phosphorus and sediment to both Rush Creek, as tributary of Elm Creek, Elm Creek, and the Mississippi River. This will also improve DO and fish biota
As a result of this grant, together the Elm and Rush creek stream restoration projects achieved an estimated annual reduction of over 440 lbs/yr of phosphorus and 388 tons/yr of sediment.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS