Wright County wetland restoration offers flood protection and habitat, aids local road projects
Fifty acres of wetlands and 68 acres of upland habitat were restored as part of a Local Government Road Wetland Replacement Program project completed last fall in Wright County. Anticipated benefits include habitat enhancements and flood protection.
Feedlot upgrade contributes to groundwater protection effort
By curbing feedlot runoff in the farmyard and the potential for nitrate leaching in the fields, a Goodhue County farmer is helping to protect both surface water and groundwater. The project was a priority for the Greater Zumbro River watershed partnership, which supported it with Watershed-Based Implementation Funding.
Riparian RIM easement builds upon existing wildlife habitat
The largest Reinvest in Minnesota Riparian and Floodplain Restoration Program easement to date, a 164.6-acre parcel in Yellow Medicine County, connects two existing RIM easements to create a 480-acre wildlife habitat complex.