Protecting and Restoring Water Quality in Mississippi River/Lake Pepin Watershed

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$317,984
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Goodhue SWCD
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
March 2015
End Date
February 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Goodhue
Wabasha
Goodhue
Wabasha
Project Overview

This grant application will focus on the construction of multiple targeted best management practices (BMPs) in priority areas which will provide measurable reductions in sediment and phosphorus loadings to cold water streams in the Mississippi River/Lake Pepin Watershed. The installation of these BMPs will also protect the existing stream habitat by reducing peak flows and reduced streambank erosion.

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 Minnesota 2013, Regular Session chapter 137
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$317,984
Other Funds Leveraged
$188,066
Direct expenses
$317,984
Administration costs
$6
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.3
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This project will use a targeted approach to siting conservation efforts in the Mississippi River/Lake Pepin Watershed in Goodhue and Wabasha Counties, focusing on the construction of multiple targeted BMP's in priority areas which will provide measure able reductions in sediment and phosphorus loadings.

Measurable Outcome(s)

This project resulted in an estimated annual reduction of 787.86 lbs of phosphorus, 774.58 tons of sediment, and 919.13 tons per year of soil loss.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS

Project Manager
First Name
Beau
Last Name
Kennedy
Organization Name
Goodhue SWCD
Street Address
104 E 3rd Ave PO Box 335
City
Goodhue
State
MN
Zip Code
55027
Phone
651-923-5286 x 3
Email
bkennedy@goodhueswcd.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651- 296-3767