Protecting Water in the Central Sands Region of the Mississippi River Headwaters
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,693,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa Indians
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2026
End Date
June 2026
Project Overview
Enormous growth in irrigation in Minnesota?s Mississippi Headwaters/Central Sands has occurred without assessment of water resource impacts. This project will assess aggregate irrigation water quality and quantity impacts/sustainability.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2024 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Chp. 60, Art. 2, Sec. 2, Subd. 04m
Appropriation Language
$1,693,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa Indians to conduct a policy analysis and assess aggregate irrigation impacts on water quality and quantity in the Pineland Sands region of the state.
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,693,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Jamie
Last Name
Konopacky
Organization Name
White Earth Band of Minnesota Chippewa Indians
Street Address
P.O. Box 393
City
Mahnomen
State
MN
Zip Code
56557
Phone
(218) 935-2488
Email
jkonopacky@staffordlaw.com
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