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Small Grant

This project will complete a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) study for the impaired reaches of the Snake River Basin. The project includes development of a Generalized Watershed Loading Function (GWLF) model for nutrient sources and Total Suspended Sediment (TSS), a spreadsheet version of a BATHTUB model of lake response for four lakes, and a bacteria source assessment. Wenck will also provide all stream channel data as a spreadsheet and locational database.

The goal of this project is to develop and implement a multiagency tracking framework that will help clarify connections between Clean Water Funds invested, actions taken and clean water outcomes achieved.

The Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to the Somali community through the competitive grant process. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective organizations.

Install well submersible level transducer and solar panel to monitor well static and pumping levels.

Manage cost share program by encouraging producers within the DWSMA to implement Nitrogen Best Management Practices and perennials, cover crops and/or extra side dressing.

Provide first half of annual rent payment (2018-2019) to landowner to allow City to implement nitrogen BMPs on field immediately upgradient of high nitrate public supply well.

Replace air release and check valves on wells 3 and 4 at the City's water treatment facility.

Provide incentive payment to landowners in the DWSMA to promote the establishment of perennial crops to reduce nitrate loading to the aquifer.

Seal three wells within the DWSMA; erect and maintain wellhead protection area signs at the DWSMA boundaries.

Educate well owners on the proper operation and maintenance of their wells, prepare and send letter to owners of properties in moderate and high vulnerability portions of the DWSMA and educate property owners in the DWSMA on issues related to source water

Provide payments to farmers to supplement Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) for incentive to not use nitrogen to grow row crops

Install security fencing and signage around well #4 and west observation well

Design, print and mail request for information for 40 unknown wells located within the DWSMA, Bayerl Water Resources to facilitate two wellhead meetings on virus study, create letters to appropriate agencies, explore feasibility of training for local fire

Seal abandoned Municipal Well #2

Provide WHP education to 4th grade students at Water Festival and host a Nitrate Testing Clinic

Seal well at Shady Oak Park and install a new security door on well house for well #2

Conduct well survey, Develop wellhead protection information for newsletters, handouts and website; and contact tank property owners on placement and best management practices to prevent contamination of groundwater resources.

Seal domestic well located in the DWSMA

Repair and seal up to 5 private wells in the DWSMA

Update PCSI database of wells and storage tanks within the DWSMA, and Outreach to well and tank owners.

Promote local reimbursement program for private well sealing. Advertise fund availability with educational messages

Seal old municipal well #4, unique well number 232255

Seal two wells at Bayview Park

Purchase and install automatic well generator switchover system, install generator fuel system and seal old creamery municipal well.