Nemadji Watershed Based Implementation Funds Second Biennium
Complete eligible actions identified and prioritized in the Nemadji Watershed Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan.
Annie Felix-Gerth
$21,197,000 the first year and $22,367,000 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 and seven-county metropolitan groundwater or surface water management frameworks as provided for in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 103B, 103C, 103D, and 114D. Grant recipients must identify a nonstate match and may use other legacy funds to supplement projects funded under this paragraph.
As many as 16 woodland stewardship plans/forestry plans completed, 5 forestry BMPs installed, 5 agricultural BMPs designed and implemented, 1 wetland restoration completed, and 2 culverts designed.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS