Rain check: State funding aims to increase floodwater storage

A $17 million appropriation from the state Legislature will help more local governments implement water storage projects.

Rain check: State funding aims to increase floodwater storage (pdf)

Wilkin SWCD leverages private funds to expand soil health options

Wilkin SWCD leveraged public and private funds — including $1.45 million from General Mills and Cargill — in an effort to expand soil health programming. Private funding gives producers more flexibility in applying soil health practices.

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Sauk River Chain of Lakes water-quality solutions start with livestock producers

NRCS assistance and Clean Water Funds support new manure storage solutions that curb runoff and benefit water quality. Stearns County SWCD and NRCS staff led the $1.9 million endeavor.

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