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Water Supply Sustainability Support Program

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,125,000
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$919,000
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$919,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$950,000
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$950,000
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$975,000
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$975,000
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$550,000
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,537,000
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
Fund Source
Clean Water Fund
Recipient
Metropolitan Council
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2009
End Date
June 2026
Counties Affected
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Anoka
Carver
Dakota
Hennepin
Ramsey
Scott
Washington
Project Overview

This program supports communities as they plan and implement projects that address emerging drinking water supply threats. It supports the exploration cost-effective regional and sub-regional solutions, leverages inter-jurisdictional coordination, and prevents overuse and degradation of groundwater resources.

Activities in this program provide metro communities with:

  • Potential solutions to balance regional water use through utilization of surface water, stormwater, wastewater, and groundwater
  • Planning-level analyses of infrastructure requirements for various water supply alternatives
  • Planning-level cost estimates (capital investments and operation)
  • Identification of funding mechanisms and equitable cost-sharing structures for regionally beneficial water supply projects

In advisory committees, work groups, and other venues, the Metropolitan Council partners with local units of government, state agencies, and other stakeholder groups to collaboratively address local and regional water supply issues in the metro area.

About the Issue

The Twin Cities metropolitan area is home to three million people, over half of Minnesota's population. Over 70% of the region's population relies on groundwater resources for their source of water supply. Securing their safe and plentiful drinking water, while protecting the region's diverse water resources, requires coordinated and ongoing effort.

Although the seven-county region is relatively water-rich, the region's steady population growth, increased groundwater pumping, changing land use, and variable weather and climate is challenging some communities' ability to meet current and future demand.

Our rising dependence on groundwater for drinking water, particularly since 1980, has become a significant issue. In parts of the region, groundwater levels are declining. In some cases, it is affecting, or has the potential to affect, lake and wetland levels. Additionally, groundwater quality is a challenge that many cities are trying to address.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Chapter 40, Art. 2, Sec. 8, Subd. (a)

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2024:
M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 9
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,125,000
Direct expenses
$593,505
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.6
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Updated Groundwater Modeling for Multi-Community Wellhead Protection Pilot Project, $112,265 spent in FY2024 (Barr)
  • Phase 2: A Community-Centered Framework of the Value of Water in the Twin Cities, $21,204 spent in FY2024 (University of Minnesota - Water Resources Center)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $105,960 spent in FY2024 (Minnesota Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $126,248 spent in FY2024 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)

Projects completed this year:

  • Water Supply Planning Atlas for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Development (Metropolitan Council)
Recipient Board Members
Zelle, Johnson, Chamblis, Carter, Barber, Pacheco, Lilligren, Osman, Cameron, Morales, Lindstrom, Cederberg, Vento, Lee, Carter, Dolkar, Wulff
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021 1st Special session, Chp. 1, Art. 2, Sec 2. Subd. 2

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2023:
M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 9
M.L. 2017, Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$919,000
Direct expenses
$650,661
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Water Supply Planning Atlas for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Outreach and Engagement, $27,481 spent in FY2023 (EOR)
  • White Paper: Water Availability, Access, and Use, $25,552 spent in FY2023 (EOR)
  • Subregional Engagement to Update the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Water Supply Planning Atlas for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Development (Metropolitan Council)
  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $116,460 spent in FY2023  (Minnesota Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $126,248 spent in FY2023  (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)

Projects completed this year:

  • Water Supply Planning Atlas for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Outreach and Engagement, $27,481 spent in FY2023 (EOR)
  • Phase 1: A Community-Centered Framework of the Value of Water in the Twin Cities, $13,680 spent in FY2023 (U of MN - Water Resources Center)
Recipient Board Members
Barber, Cameron, Carter, Cederberg, Chamblis, Cummings, Dolkar, Johnson, Lee, Lilligren, Lindstrom, Morales, Osman, Pacheco, Vento, Wulff, Zelle, Zeran
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021 1st Special session, Chp. 1, Art. 2, Sec 2. Subd. 2

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2022:
M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 9
M.L. 2017 Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$919,000
Direct expenses
$846,839
Number of full time equivalents funded
3.3
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Water Supply Planning Atlas for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Development (Metropolitan Council)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan, $562 spent in FY2022 (HDR and Metropolitan Council)
  • Water Conservation Advisor Training Program, $27,000 spent in FY2022 (Freshwater Society)
  • Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $14,736 spent in FY2022 (HDR)
  • Phase 1: A Community-Centered Framework of the Value of Water in the Twin Cities, $13,680 spent in FY2022 (U of MN - Water Resources Center)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $106,350 spent in FY2022 (Minnesota Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $166,029 spent in FY2022 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)
Source of Additional Funds

Met Council contributed an additional $31,869 to expand work

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 9

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2021:
M.L. 2017 Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Direct expenses
$1,024,547
Number of full time equivalents funded
4
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Phase 1: A Community-Centered Framework of the Value of Water in the Twin Cities, $27,360 spent in FY2021 (U of MN - Water Resources Center)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan, $7,996 spent in FY2021 (HDR and Metropolitan Council)
  • Water Conservation Advisor Training Program, $27,000 spent in FY2021 (Freshwater Society)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $110,925 spent in FY2021 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $134,467 spent in FY2021 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)

Projects completed this year:

  • Twin Cities Metro Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model Application - Climate Scenarios, $46,269 spent in FY2021 (Barr)
  • Municipal Water Supply Data Reporting in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Background and Discovery, $8,305 spent in FY2021 (CDM Smith)
  • Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $5,164 spent in FY2021 (HDR)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2019, 1st Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 1, Sec. 9

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2020:
M.L. 2017 Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$181,000
Direct expenses
$711,740
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Twin Cities Metro Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model Application - Climate Scenarios, $941 spent in FY2020 (Barr)
  • Drinking Water Protection Guidance Project - Phase 1, $54,752 spent in FY2020 (Stantec) - completed in FY2020
  • Northwest Metro Area Regional Water Supply System Study - Phase 1, $9,402 spent in FY2020 (SEH) - completed in FY2020
  • Municipal Water Supply Data Reporting in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area - Background and Discovery, $40,235 spent in FY2020 (CDM Smith)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $17,959 spent in FY2020 (HDR)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $92,475 spent in FY2020 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $74,880 spent in FY2020 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)

Projects completed this year:

  • Water Conservation and Efficiency Assessment Tool, $5,578 spent in FY2020 (HDR)
Source of Additional Funds

Metropolitan Council contributed $181,000 to continue work identified in Phase 1 of the Northwest Metro Area Regional Water Supply System Study.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017 Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2019:
M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2013 Chp. 137, Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$950,000
Direct expenses
$844,272
Number of full time equivalents funded
3
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Water Conservation Advisor Training Program - Development and Pilot, $111,500 spent in FY2019 (Freshwater Society) - completed in FY2019

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $93,050 spent in FY2019 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $99,840 spent in FY2019 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)
  • Water Conservation and Efficiency Assessment Tool, $4,864 spent in FY2019 (HDR)
  • Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $104,845 spent in FY2019 (HDR)

Projects completed this year:

  • Water Efficiency Impacts on Future Water Supply Infrastructure, $23,215 spent in FY2019 (CDM Smith)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2017 Chp. 91., Art. 2, Sec. 9

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2018:
M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2014 Chp. 312, Art. 14, Sec. 5
M.L. 2013 Chp. 137, Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$950,000
Direct expenses
$635,627
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Twin Cities Metro Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model Application - Transient Model Update, $26,377 (Barr) - completed in FY2018
  • Washington County Municipal Water Coalition Water Efficiency Study, $22,099 spent in FY2018 (SEH) - completed in FY2018
  • Water Conservation and Efficiency Assessment Tool, $23,726 spent in FY2018 (HDR)
  • Water Efficiency Impacts on Future Water Supply Infrastructure, $58,403 spent in FY2018 (CDM Smith)
  • Interactions of Groundwater and Surface Water Resources, $17,677 spent in FY2018 (HDR)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $83,700 spent in FY2018 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $55,608 spent in FY2018 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)

Projects completed this year:

  • Stakeholder Engagement in the North and East Metro, $29,957 spent in FY2018 (Grassroots Solutions)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2017:
M.L. 2014 Chp. 312, Art. 14, Sec. 5
M.L. 2013 Chp. 137, Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$975,000
Direct expenses
$627,657
Number of full time equivalents funded
2
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Water Rates Database and Tool Development, $113,014 (CDM Smith) - completed in FY2017
  • Stakeholder Engagement in the North and East Metro, $7,543 spent in FY2017 (Grassroots Solutions)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $103,500 spent in FY2017 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $61,296 spent in FY2017 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)

Projects completed this year:

  • Characterizing Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction in Northeast Metro Area Lakes, MN, $2,698+$29,427 spent in FY2017 (U.S. Geological Survey, Barr)
  • Washington County Feasibility Assessment, $23,414 spent in FY2017 (SEH)
  • Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $54,784 spent in FY2017 (HDR)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015 Chp. 2, Art. 2, Sec. 9

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2016:
M.L. 2014 Chp. 312, Art. 14, Sec. 5
M.L. 2013 Chp. 137, Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$975,000
Direct expenses
$979,281
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Report to Minnesota State Legislature: Concept Cost Report for Augmentation of White Bear Lake with Surface Water, $123,797 spent in FY2016 (SEH, HDR, Wenck Associates Inc., and Zan Associates) - completed in FY2016
  • Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration, $30,648 spent in FY2016 (U of MN - Turfgrass Science Program)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Washington County Feasibility Assessment, $99,767 spent in FY2016 (SEH)
  • Characterizing Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction in Northeast Metro Area Lakes, MN, $247,604 spent in FY2016 (U.S. Geological Survey)
  • Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $95,060 spent in FY2016 (HDR)

Projects completed this year:

  • Feasibility Study of Joint Water Utility Cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Hugo, Lexington and Lino Lakes, $11,831 spent in FY2016 (Barr)
  • Regional Groundwater Modeling: Metro Pumping Optimization, $1,905 spent in FY2016 (Barr)
  • Stormwater Reuse Demonstration Project - CHS Stadium, $100,000 spent in FY2016 (City of St. Paul)
  • Water Billing and Rates Analysis, $4,990 spent in FY2016 (CDM Smith)
  • Industrial Water Conservation in the North and East Groundwater Management Area, $16,870 spent in FY2016 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2014 Chp. 312, Art. 14, Sec. 5

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2015:
M.L. 2013 Chp. 137, Art. 2, Sec. 9
M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$550,000
Direct expenses
$1,575,818
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.7
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Washington County Feasibility Assessment, $21,932 spent in FY2015 (SEH)
  • Characterizing Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction in Northeast Metro Area Lakes, MN., $252,970 spent in FY2015 (U.S. Geological Survey)
  • Stormwater Reuse Demonstration Project - CHS Stadium, $92,629 spent in FY2015 (Pioneer Power Inc., Barr)
  • Regional Groundwater Modeling: Metro Pumping Optimization, $47,487 spent in FY2015 (Barr)
  • Industrial Water Conservation in the North and East Groundwater Management Area, $33,130 spent in FY2015 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Industrial Water Conservation with a MnTAP Intern, $15,650 spent in FY2015 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Water Billing and Rates Analysis, $50,005 spent in FY2015 (CDM Smith)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council)
  • Feasibility Study of Joint Water Utility Cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Hugo, Lexington and Lino Lakes, $44,493 spent in FY2015 (Barr)
  • Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $403,182 spent in FY2015 (HDR)

Projects completed this year:

  • Feasibility Assessment of Approaches to Water Sustainability in the Northeast Metro, $193,803 spent in FY2015 (SEH)
  • Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $5,662 spent in FY2015 (Barr)
  • Water Conservation Toolbox, $42,006 spent in FY2015 (CDM Smith)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2013 Chp. 137, Art. 2, Sec. 9

These appropriations have also supported the projects done in FY2014:
M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,537,000
Direct expenses
$704,466
Number of full time equivalents funded
2.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Feasibility Study of Joint Water Utility Cities of Centerville, Circle Pines, Columbus, Hugo, Lexington and Lino Lakes, $5,429 spent in FY2014 (Barr)
  • Regional Feasibility of Alternative Approaches to Water Sustainability, $23,304 spent in FY2014 (HDR)
  • Water Conservation Toolbox, $54,694 spent in FY2014 (CDM Smith)
  • Feasibility Assessment of Approaches to Water Sustainability in the Northeast Metro, $34,544+$110,459 spent in FY2014 (SEH)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council) Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council)
  • Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council)
  • Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $66,495 spent in FY2014 (Barr)

Projects completed this year:

  • Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users, $45,337 spent in FY2014 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Final report on Met Council website Impacts on Groundwater Quality by Stormwater Practices, $66,562 spent in FY2014 (U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Direct expenses
$491,312
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.7
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Impacts on Groundwater Quality by Stormwater Practices, $66,562 spent in FY2013 (U of MN - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council)
  • Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users, $36,453 spent in SFY2013 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $135,416 spent in FY2013 (Barr)

Projects completed this year:

  • Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Recharge Model, $73,308 spent in FY2013 (Barr)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2011 (Special Session) Chp. 6 Art. 2 Sec. 9

This appropriation has also supported the projects done in FY2012:
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$500,000
Direct expenses
$212,673
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.8
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Assessing the Opportunity and Barriers for Water Conservation by Private Industrial Users, $11,243 spent in FY2012 (U of MN - MN Technical Assistance Program)
  • Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 2), $20,789 spent in FY2012 (Barr)
  • Update of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Regional Recharge Model, $16,549 spent in FY2012 (Barr)

Projects continued this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
  • Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council)

Projects completed this year:

  • Feasibility Assessment & Guidance for Stormwater Reuse, $65,773 spent in FY2012 (CDM Smith)
  • South Washington County Water Supply Planning (Metropolitan Council) Feasibility Assessment & Guidance for Stormwater Reuse, $65,773 spent in FY2012 (CDM Smith)
  • Mapping the Vulnerability of Glacial Aquifers & Mapping Contaminant Plumes, $27,850 in FY2012 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey)
  • South Washington County Water Supply Planning (Metropolitan Council)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2010, Chp. 361 Art. 2, Sec. 5

This appropriation has also supported the projects done in FY2011:
M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
Direct expenses
$355,552
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.1
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Feasibility Assessment & Guidance for Stormwater Reuse, $21,695 spent in FY2011 (CDM Smith)
  • Mapping the Vulnerability of Glacial Aquifers & Mapping Contaminant Plumes, $23,181 in FY2011 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey)
  • Seminary Fen Protection (Metropolitan Council) South Washington County Water Supply Planning (Metropolitan Council)
  • South Washington County Water Supply Planning (Metropolitan Council)

Projects continuing this year:

  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)

Projects completed this year:

  • Assessment of East Bethel Water Availability (Groundwater Modeling), $44,536 spent in FY2011 (Barr)
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis of Water Conservation, $36,754 spent in SFY2011 (Environmental Financing Group Inc.)
  • Evaluation of Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction, $31,754 spent in FY2011 (Barr)
  • Hydrogeologic and Groundwater Chemistry Assessment, $48,138 spent in FY2011 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey)
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2009, Chp. 172 Art. 2, Sec. 10
2010 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400,000
Direct expenses
$246,702
Number of full time equivalents funded
1.5
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

This work is intended to support increased collaboration among metro area communities and water agencies, including participation in subregional water supply work groups. It will enhance the technical support that communities receive, including studies and tools requested by metro area subregional water supply groups and committees and the Minnesota Legislature. One indicator of success will be more efficient and balanced water use.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Projects started this year:

  • Assessment of East Bethel Water Availability (Groundwater Modeling), $26,593 spent in SFY2010 (Barr)
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis of Water Conservation, $11,785 spent in SFY2010 (Environmental Financing Group Inc.)
  • Evaluation of Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction, $35,246 spent in FY2010 (Barr)
  • Hydrogeologic and Groundwater Chemistry Assessment, $18,226 spent in FY2010 (U of MN - MN Geological Survey)
  • Implementation of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Master Water Supply Plan (Metropolitan Council)
Project Manager
First Name
Lanya
Last Name
Ross
Organization Name
Metropolitan Council
Street Address
390 Robert St. N.
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55101
Phone
651-602-1803
Email
lanya.ross@metc.state.mn.us
Administered By
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Metropolitan Council

Location

390 N. Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101

Phone
651-602-1000
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