2021 Metro WBIF - Mississippi East Watershed - Coon Creek WD
Springbrook Creek in Anoka County is impaired for Aquatic Life, with excess nutrients from urban stormwater identified as a primary stressor. We propose to design and construct stormwater retrofits in Aurelia Park in Blaine, MN to reduce sediment and phosphorus loading to Springbrook Creek by at least 4.5 tons/yr and 19 lbs/yr, respectively. The proposed stormwater BMPs will treat water from a 51.5-acre urban catchment that is currently discharging directly to Springbrook Creek without any treatment. Proposed BMPs include construction of a new stormwater retention basin/reservoir to promote settling of pollutants, provide storage/rate control, and to enable stormwater reuse for irrigation of the park. This work also includes associated rerouting of stormwater pipes and installation of a pre-treatment sump and baffle. If unforeseen site conditions limit constructability of the proposed basin, alternate BMPs such as underground storage and filtration will be substituted as needed to meet stated water quality outcomes.
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.
Reduction of total suspended sediment and phosphorus loading to Springbrook Creek by at least 4.5 tons/yr and 19 lbs/yr, respectively.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS