2008 Combined Clean Water Legacy Grant Application Id#: Use TAB key to move from field to field

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1 cwl funds - CWL_FY08Application 4Corner2.doc Page Combined Clean Water Legacy Grant Application Id#: Use TAB key to move from field to field 1. Applicant Organization Applicant Organization:KANABEC SWCD Day-to-Day Operation Contact Person: Kelly Osterdyk Mailing Address:2008 Mahogany Street, Suite 3 City: Mora State: MN Zip:55051 Phone: Extension: Fax: address: kelly.osterdyk@mn.nacdnet.net Organization Web Site: 2. Fiscal Agent Organization that will financially oversee use of awards Fiscal Agent Organization: KANABEC SWCD Fiscal Agent Contact Person: Kelly Osterdyk Fiscal Agent Address: 2008 Mahogany Street, Suite 3 City: Mora State: MN Zip:55051 Phone: Extension: Fax: address: kelly.osterdyk@mn.nacdnet.net 3. Project Reporting List the organization(s) that will be responsible for reporting project outcomes into BWSR s elink reporting system: Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti and Pine County SWCD's; Water Planners in Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti and Pine Counties 4. Overall Project Objectives a. Clean Water Legacy Project Title: Provide a title for your project (10 words or less) 4 Corners Pilot Project b. Type of project that will be implemented: (choose one): Restoration or Protection c. Select TMDL Plan that will be implement if Restoration is checked, or Enter the name of state approved plan if Protection box is check: Approved TMDL Implementation Plan: ***** Select One TMDL Plan ***** OR State Approved Water Plan(s): Local Water Management Plans for Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti and Pine Counties d. List all counties in the project area: Kanabec, Chisago, Isanti and Pine Counties e. List all Major Watersheds in the project area: (8 digit HUC number only do not list name) , , f. Project Narrative: (one page or less) Summarize the overall objectives of this proposed project and any other information to support your request. Suggested topics include an explanation of each initiative, a description of how and what will be done, relevant project history, coordinating partners, administration and oversight, needs assessments and inventories, current status, significant budget items, outcomes, deliverables, and other pertinent information to justify your project. 1

2 cwl funds - CWL_FY08Application 4Corner2.doc Page 2 The "4-Corners Project" was developed by the East Central Forest Resource Council (ECFRC) as a pilot effort to promote healthy forests, improve and protect water quality, and produce a full range of forest products in four townships ( Nessel,Stanchfield, Grass Lake,and Royalton) where the counties of Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec and Pine Counties meet. The purpose of the project with a focus on the "4 Corner" area will be to: - Protect property, streams and lakes from sedimentation and pollution by reducing erosion, stabilizing shorelines and implementing BMP's relating to forestry, agriculture and development. -Maintain and improve the quality of water in the streams, lakes and wetlands in the four county area. - Increase the capacity of the various agencies, associations and others to work with landowners. In a survey conducted of 800 landowners in the "4 Corners" area in September of this year, 157 reponded. Of those that responded, 24% identified soil erosion and 13% identified water quality as a concern. Of the 157 landowners, over 75% had lakeshore, were on a stream or river and/or had wetlands. In addition 57 of the landowners requested additional assistance to develop a stewardship plan and to implement practices. All proposed projects address shared goals and objectives identified in the water plans of all four counties. Within the area are found several significant waterbodies which include the Snake River, Rush Lake and Goose Lake. Rush Lake and Goose Lake are listed as impaired as is Mud Creek which enters the snake in Grass Lake Township and the Groundhouse River which enters the Snake River just outside the project area. In addition the Rush Lake Association as part of the "Healthy Lakes and Rivers Partnership" (HLRP) is in the process of assessing their lake and developing a management plan. An "interested landowner'list has been developed as a result of the survey and other landowners will be identifed through workhops, news releases and efforts of the varoius cooperating partners. The "4 Corners" coordinator, Jason Rehn, will coordinate contacting landowners and assist other partners to insure projects are planned and implemented. The grant would provide funding to landowners to assist in the implementation of practices such as riparian/ shoreland buffers; erosion control structures such as grass waterways and sediment basins; wetland restoration; tree planting, timberstand improvement and invasive species control (larger healthier trees have improved root structure, a healthier understory, broader crowns, and an improved organic layer); and livestock mangement, feedlot runoff control and livestock exclusion from waterbodies. Cost to landowners has been a major factor that limits putting BMP's on the land. Kanabec County SWCD with administer and oversee the project. A 10% technical assistance cost is included in the grant to cover administration costs incurred by the local SWCD offices. The planning and implementation of practices will be done by the individual county SWCD's along with IMPACK 6 Joint Powers Board technical and design support. Other cooperating partners will assist the project as needed. Participants in the project will include the SWCD;'s from the four counties, Extension, DNR forestry, the county water planners, NRCS, Onanegozie RC&D, the ECFRC, and others such as 2

3 cwl funds - CWL_FY08Application 4Corner2.doc Page 3 Pheasants Forever, HLRP, and the Snake River Watershed Management Board. 5. Project Initiatives (maximum of 5 initiatives) List in the table below the specific initiatives that are proposed to be undertaken to meet the objectives and goals of the TMDL Implementation Plan, state approved water plan, or 303(d) listed water. Provide a short identifying name for each initiative Describe this initiative and the types of activities involved (AgBMP loan, SSTS Inventory, IHT, or Incentive grants, Technical Assistance or Implementation grants) Provide a numeric estimate of load reduction values (for example, RUSLE calculation, reported literature values, observations) or other measurable results for EACH proposed initiative. Report reductions as amount per unit of time. No. Initiative Name Description 1 Wetland/Riparian/Shorelan d Projects Riparian buffers, filter strips, shoreland stabilization, wetland restoration Estimated Reduction: 30 approx linear feet of 2 tons.ac./yr. and 1.5 lbs./ac./ project/yr. of phosphorous reduction. 2 Soil Erosion Projects grass waterways, sediment basins Estimated Reduction: 12 approx. 40 tons/ac//yr.of soil loss reduction and 35 lbs./ac./project/yr. phosphorous reduction. 3 Silviculture Projects Tree Planting, Timber Stand Improvement and Invasive Species (TSI), other BMP practices associated with forestry harvest and mangement. Estimated Reduction: 50 tree reforestation plantings/ 2 tons/ac. /project/yr. soil loss reduction; 35 lbs/ac./project/yr. Phosphorous reduction. 4 Livestock/ Feedlot Practices Fencing, livestock exclusion, alternative water sup[plies, feedlot runoff control Estimated Reduction: 6 feedlot runoff control lbs of COD mass reduction/project/ yr. In addition approx 1800 linear feet of riparian protection from livestock exclusion 5 Estimated Reduction: Overall soil loss reduction = 640 tons/ ac. Overall Phosphorous reduction = 594 lbs/ ac. Overall COR reduction = 3960 lbs for 6 feedlots 6. Pending Activities List pending activities that will commence by 6/30/2008, if funds are awarded. (Costs must start to be incurred by 6/30/2008 to be considered pending.) Identifying activity name (include Name and Address of landowner for SSTS activities) A brief activity description Estimated cost Activity or Landowner Name & Address Activity Description Estimated Cost 3

4 cwl funds - CWL_FY08Application 4Corner2.doc Page 4 TOTAL Coordination with Partners and Other Funding List up to five other types of funds that your organizations have already received or may receive shortly that will be coordinated with Clean Water Legacy funds. This may include other Federal, State, and Local funds. Some examples include, but not limited to: NRCS EQIP allocation, Federal Section 319 and Clean Water Partnership funds, local grant and loan programs, and local landowner contributions. Show the source organization, the general purpose of the funds, the amount of funding that has been applied or may become available and amount that is firmly committed. Organization Providing Funds Purpose of Funding Potentially Available Firmly Committed East Central Landscape Committee Hire coordinator to oversee the delivery of technial and financial $5, Healthy Lakes and Rivers Partnership- Rush Lake Snake River Watershed Management Board EQIP/ NRCS Funds Landowner Contribution assistance Assist lake associations to plan and implement practices to improve water quality CWP- Water Quality Enhancement Continuation Grant Soil and Water Quality Improvement Soil and Water Quality Improvemen $5, $2, $14, $31, $65, TOTAL $115, $7, Plan Citation, Relationship of Initiative to Plan, and Effectiveness Evaluation For each initiative, give the page and paragraph as a reference citation AND briefly paraphrase the plan s recommended action steps. For each initiative, describe the relationship between the proposed action and the plan. For each initiative, describe how the effectiveness of the proposed initiative will be evaluated or measured. 1 Wetland/Riparian/Shoreland Projects - Citation: Pine Co. WP Obj. 11 Phosphorous reduction, action 65 wetland restoration p. 133, action 79 encourage vegetative buffers. p. 137, Obj 21 implement Ag and waste BMP's. p. 148 Relationship: Proposed funds woud be used to establish buffers and restore wetlands to protect the water quality of lakes and rivers in the targeted region. Evaluation: Projects would be inspected after installation, long term monitoring through the Snake River Watershed Management Board and lake associations would be used to assesss long term effectiveness of projects 4

5 cwl funds - CWL_FY08Application 4Corner2.doc Page 5 2 Soil Erosion Projects - Citation: Chisago WP: Goal 1 Obj. A. reduce phosphorous loading through cooperative projects p. 38; Goal #2 - Environmentally sound and economically viable water management. p. 45 & 46 Relationship: Soil erosion, especially gully erosion is severe in some fields. Project would be used to correct these problem areas. Evaluation: Project sites upon completion will be inspected and reported. 3 Silviculture Projects - Citation: Isanti Co. LWMP: Priority II, Obj A- Promote land use practices that reduce impacts on nat. res.; action 7 promote BMP's in ag areas. p. III-5 Chisago WP Goal 1 Obj. G- exotic spec. p. 43 Relationship: Conversion of ag land to forests (tree/shrub planting) provides a long term protection of the land especially on sensative sites. TSI can renew and revitalize existing forests and increase water quality benefits. Evaluation: Sites will be inspected upon completion of projects. Through forest stewardship plans, landowners will be assisted in the evaluation and management of these sites long term. 4 Livestock/ Feedlot Practices - Citation: Kanabec WP: Goal 1 The protection of shorelands, lakes and rivers, objective 1. reduce soil loss, reduce phosphorous, control sediment, action 1. install feedlots/ shoreland p. 5. Relationship: Feedlots and livestock grazing in/ near waterbodies are a major source of nutrient loading and shoreline destabilization. Livestock exclusion and 6 feedlot runoff control projects would be implemented. Evaluation: Livestock and Feedlot runoff control projects would be inspected and reported.and reported 5 - Citation: Note: Due to space limitations, citations for all 4 counties could not be reported for each initiative. All County WP plans have similar goals and objectives. Relationship: Evaluation: 5

6 cwl funds - CWL_FY08Application 4Corner2.doc Page 6 9. Comprehensive Clean Water Legacy Implementation Budget Initiatives Initiative 1: Wetland/Riparian/Sh oreland Projects Anticipated Type and Number of Activities to be Completed Loan Funds Technical Assistance Grant Funds Implementation Total Funding Amount Requested $ $7,558 $75,580 $83,138 Initiative 2: Soil Erosion Projects Initiative 3: Silviculture Projects Initiative 4: Livestock/ Feedlot Practices $ $1,403 $14,024 $15,427 $ $2,883 $28,832 $31,715 $ $3,072 $30,724 $33,796 Initiative 5 $ $ $ TOTAL: $14,916 $ $164,076 Acceptable CWL Funding Sources BWSR Cost Share BWSR Technical Assistance BWSR Lake and River Management Grants MPCA/BWSR SSTS Inventory Grants MPCA/BWSR SSTS Grants for Imminent Health Threats upgrades MPCA Section 319 1:1 non-federal matching funds are required see last page of application. MDA AgBMP Loans 10.Past Performance with FY2007 Clean Water Legacy Funds Did your organization receive CWL funds though past Clean YES Water Legacy Applications? How much CWL funding did your organization receive? $104, How much CWL funding has been spent so far? $24, How much CWL funding has been encumbered? $104, NO 6

7 cwl funds - CWL_FY08Application 4Corner2.doc Page 7 11.MPCA Section 319 Required Budget for Matching Contributions COMPLETE ONLY IF REQUESTING MPCA SECTION 319 FUNDS Project Support Budget: Complete the following sections for all the sources of grant, loan, match money, and in-kind contributions for your project. The match requirement must be no less than the amount of the grant. Project Costs Project Sponsors (Attach additional sheets if necessary) Cash Contribution In-kind Contribution To Total Project Support To Project Project A. Project Sponsor Contribution B. Local Contributing Sponsors: B. Subtotal C. State and/or Federal Contributing Sponsors: State and/or Federal Contributing Sponsors ** (not including funds being applied for in this application) C. Subtotal TOTAL: All project sponsors (A+B+C) MPCA Section 319 Grant amount requested in this CWL application.. (cannot exceed $300,000) GRAND TOTALS Total Cash Total In-kind Total Project Cost COMPLETE ONLY IF REQUESTING MPCA SECTION 319 FUNDS 7