2023 - Wellhead Protection Partner Grant (Pilot) (Edgerton, City of)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$913,500
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Edgerton, City of
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2023
End Date
March 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Pipestone
Pipestone
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Conflict of Interest Contact

Annie Felix-Gerth

Legal Citation / Subdivision
The Laws of Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(g) & The Laws of Minnesota 2021, 1st Special Session, Chapter 1, Article 2, Sec. 6(g)
Appropriation Language

(g) $2,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000 the second year are for permanent conservation easements on wellhead protection areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 2, paragraph (d), or for grants to local units of government for fee title acquisition to permanently protect groundwater supply sources on wellhead protection areas or for otherwise ensuring long-term protection of groundwater supply sources as described under alternative management tools in the Department of Agriculture's Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan, including low-nitrogen cropping systems or implementing nitrogen fertilizer best management practices. See Minnesota 2019, 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(g) for more information & (g) $2,500,000 the first year and $2,500,000 the second year are for permanent conservation easements on wellhead protection areas under Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 2, paragraph (d), or for grants to local units of government for fee title acquisition to permanently protect groundwater supply sources on wellhead protection areas or for otherwise ensuring long-term protection of groundwater supply sources as described under alternative management tools in the Department of Agriculture Minnesota Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Plan, including using low-nitrogen cropping systems or implementing nitrogen fertilizer best management practices. Priority must be placed on land that is located where the vulnerability of the drinking water supply is designated as high or very high by the commissioner of health, where drinking water protection plans have identified specific activities that will achieve long-term protection, and on lands with expiring conservation reserve program contracts. Up to $250,000 is for deposit in a monitoring and enforcement account.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$913,500
Other Funds Leveraged
$91,350
Direct expenses
$913,500
Administration costs
$5,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

These projects are designed to decrease surface runoff and filter sediment, nutrients, and pesticides before reaching surface and ground water. The goal of this project is to reduce nitrate levels in this water supply.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Protection of highly vulnerable drinking water for the City of Edgerton MN through a 30-year contract for nitrogen cessation and vegetative planting on 123.65 acres.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed measurable outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS

Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Farrington
Organization Name
Edgerton, City of
Street Address
801 1ST AVE W EDGERTON, MN 56128
City
EDGERTON
State
MN
Zip Code
56128
Phone
507-442-7891
Email
joel@edgertonmn.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651- 296-3767