1 natural resources block grant (nrbg) a program that works to: – streamline assistance and $$ to...
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Natural Resources Block Grant(NRBG)
A Program that works to:– Streamline assistance and $$ to landowners– Coordinate activities of federal and state agencies
and local governments– Measure environmental benefits of our efforts
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NRBG – Bringing things together
Local Water Planning Wetland Conservation Act Feedlot Program Shoreland Management Program On-site Sewage Treatment Program
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Local Water Planning
Bringing it together at the local level
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Purpose of Local Water Planning
To develop and carry out water management plans at the county and watershed levels that protect and enhance surface water, groundwater and related land resources given local conditions, priorities and available resources.
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Key concepts of local water planning
make local water management a high priority build local expertise and mgt. capacity identify future problems and prevent them take a comprehensive approach lead responsibility at the local level foster state and local partnerships
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Why local water planning works
The state invests in it. The state benefits from it. Local government invests in it. Local managers, citizens and state agency
representatives participate in it. Local government commits to water resource
management.
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Local Task Forces direct the plan
Local Representatives county cities and townships swcds planning & zoning special purpose districts citizens interest groups others
State Representatives BWSR DNR
Fisheries
WatersWildlife
PCA MDH MDA
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Water management tools
Education and Information Monitoring Inventory and mapping Land and water treatment Planning and environmental controls
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Land & Water Treatment Project Examples
Storm water retention Erosion and sediment control Water quality improvement Unused well sealing Shoreline protection Riparian buffers and livestock exclusion Conservation credit initiative Lake restoration Conservation easements
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Outcomes 1998-1999
Local government accomplishments
reported via the
Local Government Annual Reporting System
(LARS)
December 2000
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GoalsGoals
Outcomes
OutcomesBenefitsBenefits
MilestonesMilestones
MeasurableMeasurable
Accountable
AccountableOutco
me Measu
rement
Outcome M
easurement
IndicatorsIndicators
Accomplishment reportingAccomplishment reportingEnvironmental OutcomesEnvironmental Outcomes
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LARS Pollutant Reduction Calculations
Soil Loss Reduction (“Soil Saved”)Sediment ReductionPhosphorus Reduction
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Land & Water Treatment Practices
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1998-99 Land & Water Treatment Summary
5986 Projects Total Cost $26.1 M State $10.7 M Occupier $8.3 M LGU $4.2M Federal $2.6 M Other $0.3 M
(millions)
4000+ projects with pollutant reduction calculations:
soil loss reduction: 777,000 tons/year
sediment reduction: 166,000 tons/year
phosphorus reduction: 438,000 Lbs/year
average cost per lb P reduction: $43
MN BWSR Dec 2000
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Easements
December 2000
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Conclusion
In Minnesota we believe that a program that combines the elements of:– Consolidated granting– Local planning and implementation– Measured environmental outcomes
Can be used as a framework for granting money to state’s to fund a private lands conservation initiative