Zumbro River Watershed Recreational Learning Stewardship Sites

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Zumbro Watershed Partnership
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2018
Counties Affected
Dodge
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Steele
Wabasha
Dodge
Goodhue
Olmsted
Rice
Steele
Wabasha
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2015, Chp. 76, Sec. 2, Subd. 05c
Appropriation Language

$300,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of natural resources for an agreement with the Zumbro Watershed Partnership to develop at least six recreational and educational sites on the Zumbro River with water quality demonstration elements and interpretative signage designed to encourage adoption of water protection practices. No more than 15 percent of this appropriation may be spent on site and construction consultation, planning, and design. Any plantings or restoration activities conducted with this appropriation must use native plant species according to the Board of Water and Soil Resources' native vegetation establishment and enhancement guidelines. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2018, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$300,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Sarah
Last Name
Middleton
Organization Name
Zumbro Watershed Partnership
Street Address
12 Elton Hills Drive NW
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55901
Phone
(507) 226-6787
Email
admin@zumbrowatershed.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-296-6157
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