County-wide, complete natural resource planning, restoration and management and other land cover improvements, throughout the park and greenway system.
County-wide, complete natural resource planning, restoration and management and other land cover improvements, throughout the park and greenway system.
Minnesota Conservation Corps to implement natural resource rehabilitation/development projects in regional parks, park reserves and trails in Anoka County.
Continue contracts with Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) to engage youth of the community in natural resource management projects throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails. *(In 2013 the Conservation Corp of Minnesota (CCM) worked on over 20 different natural resource projects within the Regional Park and Trails System, totaling over 5,900 hours. Of those total hours, approximately, 1,300 hours were assisting high school youth on natural resource projects and environmental education).
Continue contracts with Conservation Corps of Minnesota (CCM) to engage youth of the community in natural resource management projects throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails. *(In 2013 the Conservation Corp of Minnesota (CCM) worked on over 20 different natural resource projects within the Regional Park and Trails System, totaling over 5,900 hours. Of those total hours, approximately, 1,300 hours were assisting high school youth on natural resource projects and environmental education).
Continue contracts with Conservation Corps of Minnesota to engage youth of the community in natural resource management projects throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails including care of the teaching garden, buckthorn removal, other invasive removals, prairie restoration, streambank stabilization, etc.
Continue contracts with Conservation Corps of Minnesota to engage youth of the community in natural resource management projects throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails including care of the teaching garden, buckthorn removal, other invasive removals, prairie restoration, streambank stabilization, etc.
Contract with organizations or hire staff for natural resource and maintenance management throughout the regional system in Anoka County. The scope of the work includes conducting invasive species removal, prairie, oak savanna and forest restorations, oak wilt management, seeding, plantings, additional building and grounds maintenance, tree/shrub removal, debris removal, sign installation, river cleanup/obstruction removal, and public outreach/education about natural resource management.
Develop and implement out-reach for nature and outdoor recreation based programming for people of low income and color throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails. (year 1 of 2)
Develop and implement out-reach for nature and outdoor recreation based programming for people of low income and color throughout Ramsey County Regional Parks and Trails. (year 2 of 2)
New State Trail development to complete key missing trail segments or to fulfill funding gaps in trail development projects. Potetial development to include multi-use trail, trail parking areas, trail waysides, or trail bridges. New trail development includes all associated engineering, design and construction, and is to incorporate current Best Management Practices.
Acquire 2.1 acres on shore of Lake Nisswa to support nature-based recreational activities for local, regional and statewide visitors, and provide the first public access to Nisswa Lake, very close to downtown Nisswa and the Paul Bunyan State Trail.
Design, engineer, and implement a trail loop around Lake Hiawatha, which currently does not exist. This project would interface with a new master plan for the Hiawatha golf course that envisions greater use by the general public. Improvements include trail construction, bridges, wayfinding, and visitor comfort amenities.
Replace restroom building & maintenance garage south of the Chalet Rd. parking lot with new restrooms that meet ADA requirements and new maintenance/trash/recycling building, including demolition of existing structures, retaining walls, soil corrections, associated stormwater management improvements, landscaping, lighting, concrete driveway & sidewalk connections, utilities, furniture, fixtures, equipment, turf restoration, surveys/permits, signage, plus design/engineering/legal & contingencies
Created a new master plan for the park, with extensive community engagement. The master plan will include physical improvements to the park and will meet all Metropolitan Council requirements for master plans. In addition, the master plan will include a programmatic vision for the park, created in collaboration with MPRB environmental staff. Throughout the master plan and programmatic plan process, MPRB will promote the park both through community engagement and special events, both inside the park and throughout the north side of Minneapolis.
to install and connect a 9.85 KW solar photovoltaic array and monitoring system on the roof of the main community/education facility to power all indoor, outdoor and trail lighting and to install more energy efficient light bulbs throughout the building
Prepare System-wide Off Leash Dog Area (O.L.D.A.) Master Plan that will identify and prioritize future capital projects at the Battle Creek O.L.D.A, Battle Creek Regional Park; Otter Lake O.L.D.A., Bald Eagle Otter Lake Regional Park; Rice Creek O.L.D.A., Rice Creek North Corridor. ( 2013 Park Visits; Bald Eagle Otter Lake, 333,600 visits; Battle Creek Regional Park, 761,900 visits; and Grass Vadnais Snail Lakes Regional Park, 746,300 visits).
Construct a new boat ramp on Otter Lake, redevelop parking area for boat trailers and adjacent off-leash dog area users, provide improved stormwater management, install new restroom facilities and provide site amenities and landscaping.
The special program series Outdoors EXTRA is designed to offer programs at Minnesota state parks and trails with less visitation. Programs are led by guest presenters and are often beyond the skill level of existing staff. Examples of programs are live music; live animal programs, such as an eagle program; or rock climbing programs.
