2021 Metro WBIF - Pioneer Sarah Creek NFC
Update the Dancehall Creek subwatershed assessment (SWA) completed in 2014 to include updated land uses as this area is developed from agricultural to large lot residential, identify projects, and fund BMP implementation to reduce nutrient loading to Dancehall Creek, which drains to Lake Sarah. Lake Sarah is on the MPCA 303(d) list for nutrients. The Lake Sarah TMDL identified the Dancehall Creek watershed as contributing 975 lbs (46%) of phosphorus per year to Lake Sarah. Project partners anticipate approximately one third ($35K) of budget to go towards updating the SWA, with the remaining two thirds ($71K) to be used for outreach and implementation. At least 4 projects expect to be implemented, with likely project types including wetland restorations/enhancements, grassed waterways, and native planting restorations being the most likely practices employed.
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.
Create an updated SWA to guide the City of Greenfield and PSCWMC in natural resource sensitive development of this area and complete outreach and install at least 4 projects to reduce phosphorus loading to Dancehall Creek.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS