Erosion and Water Run Off Control
This project included water and sediment basins along with grass waterways.
Constructed Basin
Year Completed:
2018
Major Watershed:
Sauk River
This immediate watershed that feeds into Horseshoe Lake had been dealing with erosion problems and water runoff control issues. The landowner and Munson Township worked together with the Stearns CD to implement a series of conservation practices. This included three Water and Sediment Control Basins, a Grass Waterway and associated erosion control methods on the direct outlets.
Components:
Basins
Waterway
Run Off Control
Benefits:
Sediment Reduction
Nutrient Reduction
Farming Efficiency
Pollution Reduction Estimates:
Phosphorus: 59 lbs./yr
Sediment: 59 lbs./yr
Partners on the project included the landowner, Stearns CD, NRCS, Sauk River Watershed District, Sauk River Chain of Lakes, and Munson Township.
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