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Mille Lacs SWCD
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$7,500
Fund Source

This project will identify and prioritize opportunities to implement a multipurpose drainage management plan that will provide adequate drainage capacity, reduce peak flows and flooding and reduce erosion and sediment loading, improving water quality to the West Branch Rum River.

Mille Lacs
Recipient
Clearwater SWCD
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$89,845
Fund Source

Pasture and hayland account for 62% of the agricultural land use in Clearwater County. In 2012, it was the 12th largest producer of beef cattle in Minnesota. In a county where 22% of pasture/hayland acres are within 300 feet of riparian areas, management practices need to be introduced that enhance rather than restrict the farm operations that use these zones for their livelihood. Clearwater County's Silver Creek and Ruffy Brook are currently listed as impaired by fecal coliform.

Clearwater
Recipient
Red Lake WD
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$38,700
Fund Source

The Red Lake Watershed District will create an inspection database for 103E ditches under their drainage authority. The district will acquire a database software solution to conduct field inspections and to track ditch maintenance projects and use the software to facilitate compliance with state statutes. The project will also develop a process for completing the annual inspection and reporting requirements under Statue 103E.

Beltrami
Clearwater
Marshall
Pennington
Polk
Red Lake
Recipient
Snake River Watershed Management Board
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$135,000
Fund Source

The Project and Outreach Coordinator will facilitate efforts within the watershed to provide landowner support and assistance in identifying areas in need of conservation plans and best management practices. The coordinator would use the Watershed Protection and Restoration Strategy Report and county water plans to target and prioritize outreach and education to maximize water quality benefits. This will greatly multiply the number of educated landowners in the watershed and increase the number of projects implemented.

Mille Lacs