2021 Metro WBIF - Mississippi West - City of Medina - Wolsfeld SNA Ravine Stabilization
Stabilization of 2000' of eroding ravine in Wolsfeld Woods Scientific and Natural Area to reduce nutrient loading to impaired Wolsfeld Lake. Part of the Long Lake Creek Subwatershed Implemenation Roadmap developed in partnership with cities of Medina, Long Lake, and Orono, and Long Lake Waters Association. Wolsfeld Lake is impaired for nutrients. Also part of the strategy to address nutrient impairments for downstream Long Lake and Tanager Lake. Project will benefit in-lake habitat by preventing additional sediment deposition. Trails through the SNA and over the ravine provide potential for educational signage.
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.
Reduce total phosphorus load to lake by 34.5-57.5 lbs/yr. (34.5-57.5 lbs TP/yr, 44-73% progress toward goal (TMDL calls for 79 lbs reduction from external load) Timeline - Anticipated Completion year 2022-2023
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS