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Source Water Protection

Project Summary

UMRSWPP staff is working with state and local entities in selecting and implementing best management practices and other source water protection strategies. Local Projects include:

• C.R.O.W. - Crow River Organization of Water. The Crow River Organization of Water ws formed in 1999 with the intent of providing comprehensive leadership in improving the water quality of the Crow River and its tributaries. Funding for the CROW's strategic planning process was provided by the Upper Mississippi River  Source Water Protection Project. Learn more>>
   
• Urban Conservationist Position - In response to the growing
  challenges of changing landscapes and the continuing threats to area resources, the Stearns County Soil and Water
  Conservation District, in cooperation with the county, municipalities, and the Upper Mississippi River Source Water Protection Project, hired Carrie Anderson as the new Urban Conservationist. The urban conservationist will be interacting with communities to help them reach implementation goals
  for their wellhead/source water protection plans. In addition, technical assistance will be provided for stormwater management, sediment and erosion control, protection of natural resources through local ordinances and arising needs as identified by the community to protect drinking water sources. Learn more>>
   
• Make the Water Connection - The Central Minnesota Water Education Alliance (CMWEA) develops and implements educational programs that encourage water quality stewardship. Major funding for the 2007 Make the Water Connection campaign was provided by the Upper Mississippi River Source Water Protection Plan and the Stearns County Water Management Plan. Learn more>>

• South Fork Crow River Watershed - Identifying Areas of High Sedimentation Potential in the South Fork Crow River Watershed. The Minnesota Geological Survey and the Science Museum of Minnesota are conducting this study.
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