Design, engineering, and initiate construction of resilient site and trail improvements in the Snail-Grass section of Vadnais-Snail Lake Regional Park consisting of design, engineering, construction, contingencies, site/trail/utility improvements, pedestrian access and trail connections, playground modifications, site amenities, natural resource restoration, landscaping, signage and wayfinding.
Supplement existing grant SG-22P4-06-06 for design, engineering and resilient site and trail improvements in the Snail-Grass section of Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park consisting of design, engineering, construction, contingencies, site/trail/utility improvements pedestrian access and trail connections, site amenities, stormwater management, natural resource restoration, landscaping, signage, and wayfinding.
Re-design and reconstruct park features and trail routes in Vadnais-Snail Lakes Regional Park. Redevelop the beach area so it is useful with water at varying elevations; improve the beach building; add/improve pedestrian connections, parking, site amenities, signage, stormwater and landscaping
The Education and Volunteer Coordinators were established for program development/implementation. They will increase efforts to connect, recruit, lead, and coordinate people to our regional parks while developing a deeper relationship with recreation staff, schools and other groups. Funding may also be used for supplies associated with this program.
The volunteer coordinator recruits, trains, and recognizes volunteers who help assist with operations and programs in a variety of settings. Some care for the animals, some the garden, some assist with programs, some do projects within the park.
The Education and Volunteer Coordinators were established for program development/implementation. They will increase efforts to connect, recruit, lead, and coordinate people to our regional parks while developing a deeper relationship with recreation staff, schools and other groups; supplies associated with this program. Program activities are restricted to those with direct benefits for the regional parks and trails.
Create new and improve existing interpretive displays and exhibits at the nature center. Work will include design, engineering and construction of new displays and exhibits.
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:
The Metropolitan Council was awarded $1,500,000 from Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment funds for a Water Efficiency Grant Program during the Minnesota Legislature's 2023 Session. The Metropolitan Council (Council) implemented a water efficiency grant program effective July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Grants were awarded on a competitive basis to municipalities that are served by a municipal water system. The Council provides 80% of the program cost; the municipality must provide the remaining 20%.
