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Characterizing Nitrate Levels in Private Drinking Water Wells-Central Sands Region

Recipient

Wadena Soil and Water Conservation District, Darren Newville, District Manager, darren.newville@mn.nacdnet.net (218) 631-3195 ext. 3

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$28,675

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$22,145

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,904

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$22,475

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$4,904

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$27,974

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$96,883

2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$18,513

Fund Source

Clean Water Fund

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has a Joint Powers Agreement with Wadena County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Wadena County SWCD is partnering with 13 counties that make up the "Central Sands" region.

Project Goals:

Irrigation Water Quality Protection

Recipient

University of Minnesota-Extension

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$150,000

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$110,000

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$110,000

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$110,000

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$110,000

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$110,000

2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$110,000

Fund Source

Clean Water Fund

Funding supports an Irrigation Specialist to develop guidance and provide education on irrigation and nitrogen best management practices (BMPs). In this position, Dr. Vasu Sharma provides direct support to irrigators on issues of irrigation scheduling and soil water monitoring. She is collaborating on the development of new irrigation scheduling tools that help irrigators manage water and nitrogen resources more precisely. These tools help reduce nitrogen leaching losses in irrigated cropping systems.

Minnesota's Farming Heritage

Recipient

Minnesota Zoological Garden

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$89,838

2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount

$92,085

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Legacy Farm Program

Legacy funds allow the Minnesota Zoo to extend the season of the Wells Fargo Family Farm beyond its historical May to September season to include full programming and exhibits from April through November.