Next phase of analysis for test drilling and installation of monitor wells for the installation of production well #4 and possible replacement of well #1.
Minnesota Department of Health has been collaborating with cities and other community water suppliers since 1993 to develop and implement source water protection plans. Support from the Clean Water Legacy expands and accelerates the number of water suppliers that can be assisted each year in undertaking protection planning and implementation activities.
Support Water Festival, educate residents about potential contaminant sources; Distribute educational materials about WHP efforts; Payment to agricultural producers to convert crop land to native grasses
Educational materials about well sealing and drinking water; Develop WHP website; Sponsor Middle Sauk Water Festival; Promote water conservation to residents
Purchase enviroscope and educate children about WHP; Purchase groundwater model and utilize at water plant tours; Mail educational materials to land owners in the DWSMA
Identify unsealed and unused wells within the DWSMA; Providing education to students; Membership dues to join Central MN Water Education Alliance; and locating 5 old wells.
Cities to work in partnership with the Meeker Soil and Water Conservation District and Pheasants Forever to distribute information to landowners eligibly for easement programs; Participate in the Riccori water festival to advance children's education on p
Train 4th grade students at Water Festival about groundwater, water chemistry and water conservation. Provide Spill Response training to city staff and city council.
Identify unused unused/unsealed wells within the DWSMA. Educate students living within the DWSMA and support annual children's water festival. Groundwater newsletter educating residents on the proper management of potential contaminant sources.