Lake SWCD Surface Water Assessment Grant (SWAG) 2024

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$31,865
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
April 2024
End Date
January 2026
Activity Type
Monitoring
Counties Affected
Lake
Lake
Project Overview

This project will collect water quality data for 3 stream sites and 1 lake site within the Lake Superior North major watershed as part of the 10-year cycle for monitoring Minnesota's waters. Stream sites include the Baptism River, Manitou River, and Caribou River. Crooked Lake (west bay) is the only lake site available in Lake County through this Surface Water Assessment Grant (SWAG). The project will provide two years of surface water quality data to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). 

About the Issue

The primary objective of the Surface Water Assessment Grant (SWAG) program is to determine the health of lakes and streams in Minnesota. Through funded projects, local partners collect surface water quality data used to identify lakes and streams that are in need of restoration or protection strategies. The MPCA focuses these strategies at the major watershed scale. 

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$31,865
Number of full time equivalents funded
.21
Project Manager
First Name
Tara
Last Name
Solem
Organization Name
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District
Street Address
408 1st Ave
City
Two Hardbors
State
MN
Zip Code
55616
Phone
(218) 834-8370
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
800-657-3864