FY Biennial Budget Request Mille Lacs SWCD

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1 FY Biennial Budget Request Mille Lacs SWCD Total Requested Biennial State Contribution: $1,075, BBR ID BBR Total Leveraged Funds $200, Submitted Date 4/14/2016 Total Resource Project and Activities Budget $1,275, Staff Contact Susan Shaw Total BMPs 18 Board Conservationist Jason Weinerman Total FTEs 2.16 SWCD Program Grant Summary Grant Source Estimated Amount Available Estimated Amount Budgeted SWCD Conservation Delivery $37, $37, SWCD State Cost-Share $13, $13, RIM Easement Delivery $1, $1, Water Resources of Concern Primary Water Resource of Concern Water Resource Category Watershed Impairments Trend Organization Wide - Surface & Ground Surface & Ground Water N/A N/A Water Snake River Watershed Surface Water Snake River Yes Not Enough Data Surface Water Rum River Yes Not Enough Data Activity Summary Organization Wide - Surface & Ground Water Administrative Assistance with fiscal, administrative and reporting responsibilities of the District. Activity Category Administration/Coordination Capital Improvement Project? No Source of State Contribution SWCD Local Capacity Funds Estimated # of FTEs 0.5 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $75, Estimated Number of Practices Report created on:3/15/17 Page 1 of 8

2 Estimated Leveraged Funds $0.00 Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $75, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2B: Work with land regardless of landuse to Shared administrative assistant position with Kanabec SWCD per services agreement. Organization Wide - Surface & Ground Water Staff time for local grant administration and reporting. Costs of facilities/operations if not included in a billing rate or indirect cost allocation. Activity Category Administration/Coordination Capital Improvement Project? No Source of State Contribution SWCD Conservation Delivery Estimated # of FTEs 0.18 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $37, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $0.00 Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $37, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2B: Work with land regardless of land use to Administration and delivery of local conservation activities including those under M.S. 103C.501: Successful project and contract management associated with implementation of BMPs. Administration of AgBMP loan program, provide public info on website, disseminate resources info to landowners (LiDAR/ArcMap etc), rainfall monitoring, DNR permit review, DNR groundwater observation well monitoring, etc. Implementation of locally targeted and WRAPS BMPs: Implementation funds are critical to both protect and improve the quality of water being discharged into tributaries of the Rum. WRAPS data is being collected Existing local SWCD understanding of primary stressors on water quality of the Rum Report created on:3/15/17 Page 2 of 8

3 River watershed headwaters are caused by storm event runoff laden with sediment, nutrients or bacteria. As the headwaters region of the watershed, tributaries are likely to be susceptible to greater stressors than the main stem where dilution aids in maintaining a high water quality rating. Perennial tributary streams, as well as public and private drainage systems, road ditches and ephemeral streams however can be inundated by sediment and nutrients. Sediment and nutrient contributions to the main stem cumulatively impact the quality of water received downstream in the watershed where the implementation of BMPs can be more difficult and expensive to implement due to existing development and population densities. Activity Category Agricultural Practices Capital Improvement Project? No Source of State Contribution BWSR Clean Water Fund - Estimated # of FTEs Projects and Practices Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $100, Estimated Number of Practices 4 Estimated Leveraged Funds $25, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $125, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2.B Work with land regardless of land use to BMPs identified through FY through the WRAPS and work by the SWCD Ag Outreach Technician will generate high priority BMPs needed in the Rum watershed. The SWCD will work with land managers, land owners and operators in Mille Lacs County to implement BMPs. Sustainable (biodiverse, small acreage) Farming: Outreach and support for BMPs consistent with small, biodiverse systems. Source of State Contribution BWSR Clean Water Fund - Estimated # of FTEs 0.33 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $200, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $50, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $250, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2.B Report created on:3/15/17 Page 3 of 8

4 Multi-SWCD partnership to support a small acreage sustainable farming specialist. Stormwater management/impervious surfaces: Development of an overall/city wide stormwater management assessment/design for the City of Wahkon on Mille Lacs Lake that will identify and prioritize needed BMPs. Activity Category Planning and Assessment Capital Improvement Project? No Source of State Contribution BWSR Clean Water Fund - Estimated # of FTEs 0.25 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $200, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $50, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $250, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 1.B.6 Urban Stormwater: Additional funding to increase SWCD capacity to provide stormwater management resources are needed. The City of Wahkon contributes stormwater directly to Mille Lacs Lake. The cities of Wahkon and Isle have little to no resources or staff to address stormwater management. Most stormwater from this community runs untreated directly to Mille Lacs Lake. Outside design and engineering services will be needed. SWCD staff will coordinate and fiscally administer the project. Sustainable forestry Source of State Contribution BWSR Clean Water Fund - Estimated # of FTEs 0.1 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $30, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $7, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $37, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2.B.7: educate landowners about proper forest management and sustainable forestry opportunities and available programs. Report created on:3/15/17 Page 4 of 8

5 Maintain the SWCD Forestry Association regional forester position. Address watershed wide runoff/peak flows: 1) stormwater retention (townships, new developments); 2) the effects of drainage (maintenance/changes - more water quicker). Source of State Contribution BWSR Clean Water Fund - Estimated # of FTEs 0.1 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $30, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $7, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $37, Action or Objective (from plan) Coordination and engagement of local governance decision makers/stakeholders (County drainage authority, Townships, Co Land Services) around long term hydrologic changes/impacts and BMPs. Project development will support the work plan goals and include such activities as: civic engagement; public outreach; initial contacts, actions, and activities with landowners and/or partners; preliminary information gathering, conservation marketing, or other activities. Farm Planning for Water Quality Source of State Contribution MDA Ag Water Quality Estimated # of FTEs 0.05 Certification Funds Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $8, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $2, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $10, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2.B.1: Continue farm planning followed by implementation of Report created on:3/15/17 Page 5 of 8

6 recommended best management Outreach to farmers regarding the goals and advantages of the MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program. One Watershed One Plan: exploration with watershed partners; possible creation of a watershed coordinator position Source of State Contribution BWSR Clean Water Fund - Estimated # of FTEs 0.15 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $200, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $50, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $250, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 1.B.1: Develop a coordinated approach with local planning and zoning authorities... Coordination and engagement of County Commissioners and other watershed partners. Ag Outreach: (Soil health for larger row crop producers; buffer implementation-beyond the minimum requirements; effects of drainage/peak water retention needs; effects of climate change/ landscape resiliency) Continued outreach to agricultural producers is necessary to establish and maintain relationships that will result in the implementation of conservation The Mille Lacs SWCD will provide an agricultural technician who will work directly with producers to answer questions, identify sensitive natural resource features and provide conservation plans that will result in the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) to protect local soil and water resources. Source of State Contribution SWCD Local Capacity Funds Estimated # of FTEs 0.5 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $160, Estimated Number of Practices Estimated Leveraged Funds $0.00 Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Report created on:3/15/17 Page 6 of 8

7 Projects & Activities Budget $160, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2B: Work with land regardless of land use to Funding will support an existing Ag Outreach position, and efforts to continue BMP implementation as identified by producers. The Ag Outreach Technician will strategically identify protection needs, as well as gauge the interest or hurdles to implementation. Actions that support the project work plan goals will include such activities as: civic engagement; public outreach; initial contacts, actions, and activities with landowners and/or partners; preliminary information gathering, conservation marketing, or other activities. Buffer Law: implementation & enhancements Activity Category Streambank or Shoreline Capital Improvement Project? No Protection Source of State Contribution Buffer Implementation Estimated # of FTEs Funds Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $20, Estimated Number of Practices 12 Estimated Leveraged Funds $5, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $25, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 1A3: Assist landowners with shoreland and riparian BMPs and provide cost-share assistance. Implementation of the law and encouraging landowners to go above and beyond the minimum buffer law requirements to augment water quality and wildlife benefits. RIM Easement Delivery: annual site monitoring and landowner information for ongoing operation and maintenance of existing permanent easements. Existing easements are primarily wetland restorations or forested tree plantings for wildlife. Activity Category Administration/Coordination Capital Improvement Project? No Source of State Contribution RIM Easement Delivery Estimated # of FTEs 0 Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $1, Estimated Number of Practices Report created on:3/15/17 Page 7 of 8

8 Estimated Leveraged Funds $0.00 Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $1, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 2B: Work with land regardless of land use to Approximately 6 easements are monitored each year. Ownership, tax payment status, site visit reviews are provided with outreach to the landowners re: operation and maintenance and any resource concerns they may have. Shoreland restoration (especially Lake Mille Lacs) but also including opportunities to address Rum River erosion and stabilization of big bends on the river. Activity Category Streambank or Shoreline Capital Improvement Project? No Protection Source of State Contribution SWCD State Cost-Share Estimated # of FTEs Total Requested Biennial State Contribution $13, Estimated Number of Practices 2 Estimated Leveraged Funds $3, Plan Type County Comprehensive Local Projects & Activities Budget $16, Action or Objective (from plan) Priority 1A3: Assist landowners with shoreland and riparian BMPs and provide cost-share assistance. Implementation of voluntary shoreland BMPS initiated by landowners who feel shoreline and/or bank erosion has reached a critical point. Vulnerable lakeshore and river banks that have been left bare of natural vegetation and are located near river bends or in areas of heavy wave action can deposit significant amounts of sediment/phosphrous to the watershed. Publicizing of these completed projects typically leads to additional landowner interest in shoreland stabilization/restoration. Report created on:3/15/17 Page 8 of 8