Final Thoughts

Special Acknowledgments

Board of Water & Soil ResourcesLocal Soil & Water Conservation DistrictsCounty Environmental Services & Planning and ZoningMississippi Headwaters BoardDept. of Natural ResourcesSandy VerryThe Nature ConservancyEmmons & Oliver Resources Inc.

Local Application

Sub watershed model can be used at the field level to obtain grants based on concrete data. Difference between restoration and protection areas of

the state. Planning is adaptable on a regional, county or watershed

basis across county boundaries. (1W1P) Makes water plans consistent at the planning level, and

flexible at the local level. Allows for priority protection planning and links into WRAPS. The local Resource Professional can understand, plan, and

implement at their level.

18% of MN is scheduled to utilize the sub watershed model for targeting and prioritizing watersheds.

Scheduled

Potential

Bold Initiative:

18% of the counties are utilizing the sub watershed model as a grant or water plan strategy.

BWSR recognizes this sub watershed tool for SWCD grant requests.

An increase in Legacy funding toward the North Central region.

Strategically leverage federal dollars for the North Central region.

To add value and bring implementation resources to North Central MN

What can I do?

Synergy- Be United as County Commissioners Work with our State agency leads and local

legislators to increase resources for the North Central region.

Work with the MHB on a coordinated effort so that the Mississippi resources can be vigilant.- Not a few partners, but many.

Opportunity for MS4 Cities