Metro WBIF - Lower MN River South watershed area
Spring Lake in Scott County is a highly valued resource in the Twin Cities and is recognized as a Priority Lake by the Metropolitan Council for its strong recreational value. Spring Lake was listed on the state?s list of impaired waters in 2002 and is located upstream to many other valuable resources such as Prior Lake, Pike Lake, and ultimately the Minnesota River. This project includes the completion of two feasibility studies in the Spring Lake watershed, one for a wetland enhancement and one for an iron-enhanced sand filter, both of which could improve the water quality of Spring Lake.
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.
The project will result in the completion of two feasibility studies in the Spring Lake watershed.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS