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Conservation Assistance & Outreach
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Technical Assistance  Technicians can review landowner plans for roads, building sites, and vegetation. They can advise on restoration of damaged areas and recommend specific best management practices (BMPs) to manage stormwater and prevent erosion and soil loss. Wetland Conservation  Unlike much of the state, Cook County is fortunate to still have over 90% of its pre-European settlement wetlands. These wetlands are vital parts of the natural landscape and contribute to clean water, flood storage, and wildlife habitat. Conservation District staff assist Cook County and the City of Grand Marais with implementation of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act, which requires land-altering activities to avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to wetlandsWetland Information Guide AgBMP Loans for Individual Sewage Treatment System Upgrades Low-interest (3%) loans are available for sewage treatment system repairs or replacement to homeowners with a non-compliant septic system. Anyone interested should contact Cindy Gentz in the Soil and Water office or click on the link to the brochure below. 2011 AgBMP brochure Conservation Cost Share Program Soil and Water is allocated money each year to assist landowners in implementing conservation projects on their land. Eligible projects include erosion and sediment control, rain gardens, and shoreland restoration. Erosion and Sediment Control  Check out the Erosion and Sediment control checklist for guidance on how to comply with Local and State stormwater regulations or to fix a problem on your property. For more information about appropriate erosion control measures, contact the Soil and Water office. Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Native Landscaping Native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers are used to control erosion, encourage stormwater infiltration, enhance natural habitat, and improve the aesthetic value of the land. Perhaps most importantly, they can be used to discourage the spread of invasive and non-native plants. Annual Native Plant Sale NRCS Cost Share Program Local NRCS Cost Share Programs |
Soil & Water
District Manager
Kerrie Fabius
(218)387-3649
Water Plan Coordinator
Ilena Berg
(218)387-3648
Program Assistant
Theresa Oberg
(218)387-3647
LOCATION
Cook County Courthouse
411 W. 2nd Street
Grand Marais, MN 55604
HOURS
8AM-4PM M-F
PHONE
(218)387-3647
EMAIL
soilandwater@co.cook.mn.us
