Rice County Water Resources Division will complete a Surface Water Assessment for six lakes located in the Cannon River Watershed. The lakes chosen include: Sprague Lake (66-0045-00), Mud Lake (66-0054-00), Hatch Lake (66-0063-00), Pooles Lake (66-0046-00), Logue Lake (66-0057-00), and Phelps Lake (66-0062-00). Each lake chosen is currently unassessed, and both Sprague and Mud lake are priority lakes for testing. Sampling will include testing dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, Secchi, Total phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a. The samples will be taken by volunteers and paid staff.
The goal of this project is to collect updated lake water quality data for the lakes in the Tamarack River chain to feed Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) modeling during the MPCA Watershed Monitoring program scheduled for 2015, and allow for better targeting of issues and lakes for implementation of clean water practices.
The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota will increase access and deepen engagement with their effectively proven School Service Program. The museum will take down the economic barriers and increase enrollment. This grant will fund more educators and facilitators, curriculum development, scholarship aid, transportation assistance and art/teaching supplies.
Ojibwemotaadidaa Omaa Gidakiiminaang - will train five staff members in the language and practice of traditional activities associated with babies and parenting, led by knowledgeable elder-first speakers with years of experience. Staff members will spend a total of 16 days with four elder-first speakers engaged in language associated with pregnancy, birthing, newborns, infants, toddlers, cradleboard, moss bags, baby swing, and baby rattles. We will make audio-video recordings of these training sessions to have as a detailed record and reference tool.
The Dakota Language Project, under the guidance of our dedicated Language Instructor, Mr. Barry Hand, represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to preserve and revitalize our Dakota language. At its core, this project is designed to expand upon the successes we've achieved in language preservation. Our primary focus is cultivating the next generation of Dakota speakers with an unwavering commitment to youth-oriented instruction. Our approach contrasts traditional language learning methods that rely solely memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules.
The Dakota Language Project, under the guidance of our dedicated Language Instructor, Mr. Barry Hand, represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to preserve and revitalize our Dakota language. At its core, this project is designed to expand upon the successes we've achieved in language preservation. Our primary focus is cultivating the next generation of Dakota speakers with an unwavering commitment to youth-oriented instruction. Our approach contrasts traditional language learning methods that rely solely memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules.
Over the past 20 years, Minneola Township in Goodhue County has experienced uncontrolled flooding events. These floods have caused extensive damage to private property, public roads, and even loss of life. Storing stormwater higher in the watershed will reduce the amount and intensity of these extreme rain events. Ultimately lowering the volume and rate of storm event flows will cause less damage and improve safety. Just as important are the water quality benefits that will accrue and reduce sedimentation
and improve the health of the Zumbro River.
Connecting students from Northeastern Minnesota, especially Ely and Cook County schools, to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness through grade-wide day trips and overnight wilderness experiences during the school year.
To hire a qualified consultant to develop architectural drawings for the Third Street Bridge, Cannon Falls, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Turtle Island Skywatchers - Innovative Research and Data Visualization project works to protect Minnesota water, wildlife, and natural resources while empowering Indigenous youth as leaders and all citizens as researchers.
