The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved almost $2.5 million in federal Clean Water Act Section 319 funding for 13 projects in Minnesota. Contingent on the availability of federal funds, these projects will begin this fall and will continue for five years.
The funding ranges:
- From $37,400 to the Kanabec Soil and Water Conservation District for its “Ann Lake Watershed BMP and Internal Load” for practices to control runoff and erosion and along with a feasibility study on reducing phosphorus within the lake;
- To $300,000 each to Sibley County for “High Island Creek Rush River TMDL – Dissolved O2″ that targets ag practices such as buffer strips and the St. Croix River Association for “St. Croix Implementation Project” to engage citizens in implementing best management practices.
Other recipients include:
- Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources
- Greater Blue Earth River Basin Alliance
- Buffalo Red River Watershed District
- Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District
- Sauk River Watershed District
- Regents of the University of Minnesota
- Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission
The next Section 319 funding round is scheduled to open this winter. Check the MPCA website for updates.
For more information, contact Peter Fastner at 651-757-2349.
