Natural resource restoration throughout the County's regional parks and trails system using MN Conservation Corps
Conservation Corps Minnesota contract to restore natural resources in Anoka County regional parks and trails.
Jurisdiction-wide
Sec. 4. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL$15,763,000$16,141,000
(a) $15,763,000 the first year and $16,141,000 the second year are to be distributed under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3. The Metropolitan Council may use a portion of this appropriation to provide grants for metropolitan parks and trails of regional or statewide significance within the metropolitan area that are not eligible under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.53, subdivision 3.
(b) The Metropolitan Council shall submit a report on the expenditure and use of money appropriated under this section to the legislature as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195, by March 1 of each year. The report must detail the outcomes in terms of additional use of parks and trails resources, user satisfaction surveys, and other appropriate outcomes.
Increased visits to parks and trails over time.
Bunker Hills Regional Park: 74 acre oak savanna restoration; 41 acre woody invasive species removal, .8 acre landscape maintenance; 341 trees abated in oak wilt program. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: 7,000 square feet landscape maintenance; 23 trees abated in oak wilt program. Rice Creek Chain of Lakes: 800 square feet landscape maintenance; 38 acres of Woody invasive species removal; 500 ft. deer fence installation; 16 trees abated in oak wilt program. Martin Island Linwood Lakes Regional Park: 4 buildings painted; 9 trees abated in oak wilt program.