Beltrami SWCD Stormwater Community Partners Grant Program

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150,000
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Beltrami SWCD
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
April 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Beltrami
Project Overview

The Beltrami SWCD proposes to partner with citizen and non-profit groups to complete projects that will reduce stormwater runoff and retain water on the land. The majority of the projects will be in the Lake Bemidji lakeshed which has recently been identified in the WRAPs project as being on the verge of impaired for nutrients. With the City of Bemidji being a regional hub for Northwestern Minnesota and the First City on the Mississippi, there are ample opportunities for citizen involvement and ample opportunities for stormwater improvements. This project is also anticipated to raise awareness and educate the citizens of Beltrami County and the Greater Bemidji Area in regards to stormwater treatment and the impacts that citizens can have on our most valued resources by showcasing these projects once completed. The SWCD will implement a grant program and provide competitive grants to an anticipated 6 citizen groups. These groups will undoubtedly leverage the creativity of their group to apply for the grant funds to implement the most cost-effective projects that will have the biggest impact on stormwater reduction, treatment, and inflitration. The SWCD will work with all of our partners in the County in any of the 7 major watersheds but we anticipate that the majority of the projects will be completed within the Mississippi River Headwaters Watershed (where the majority of the population resides). Examples of anticipated projects include rain gardens, stormwater reuse projects, stormwater treatment and infiltration projects, reducing impervious surfaces, shoreline buffers, and any other projects that can demonstrate a water quality benefit by reducing impacts from stormwater.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html and http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/boarddirectory.pdf

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

See http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/aboutbwsr/index.html

Conflict of Interest Contact

Marcey Westrick

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of MN 2015 1st Special Session Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7
Appropriation Language

Community Partners 2016: Laws of MN 2015 First Special Session Chapter 2, Article 7, Section 7

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$150,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$37,500
Direct expenses
$150,000
Administration costs
$4
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.9
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This project will result in the removal of approximately 20 pounds of phosphorous and 30 tons of sediment per year.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 70.056 lbs of phosphorus, 803 tons of sediment, and 2.1606 acre-feet per year of water volume.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS

Project Manager
First Name
Brent
Last Name
Rud
Organization Name
Beltrami SWCD
Street Address
701 Minnesota Ave NW Ste 113
City
Bemidji
State
MN
Zip Code
56601
Phone
218-333-4159
Email
brent.rud@co.beltrami.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651- 296-3767