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memo 2 of 6 management, conservation tillage, terraces, new ordinances, wetland restoration, fertilizer management, education, or other methods designed to reduce nonpoint source pollution. During the 1999 application cycle for financial assistance, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency awarded $2,370,107 in grants and $5,778,524 in loans. Through 11 application cycles, more than $30 million of state, federal, and local funds have been allocated to protect and improve lakes, streams, groundwater, wellhead areas, and wetlands. Cost -Share Requirements — 50% local match Clean Water Legacy Funds Description - Thirty -three percent of the sales tax revenue from the Legacy amendment is allocated to the Clean Water Fund. Those funds may only be spent to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, and streams and to protect groundwater from degradation. At least five percent of the clean water fund must be spent to protect drinking water sources. Protecting Minnesota's waters is a joint effort between seven partner agencies, who collaborate and partner on Minnesota's water resource management activities under the Clean Water Fund. In 2009, the Legislature appropriated $150.8 million from the Clean Water Fund for clean water projects beginning during the next two fiscal years (July 1, 2009 — July 1, 2011). Cost -Share Requirements — 25% local match Clean Water Challenge Grants (NEW) Description — There was not a lot of information available on this new grant program prior to the government shutdown. According to Melissa Lewis of the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) this grant program is geared towards non - structural water quality protection measures for both surface water and groundwater resources. Cost -Share Requirements —Not available. Clean Water Community Partner Grants (NEW) Description — Again, there was not a lot of information available on this new grant program prior to the government shutdown. According to Melissa Lewis of the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) this grant program is geared towards non - structural water quality protection measures and the emphasis is on collaboration. This may be a grant program that would fund projects being conducted in partnership with the various homeowners and lake associations in the watershed. Cost -Share Requirements —Not available. Department of Health Well Sealing Program Description — As of this time, program details are not available from the MN. Department of Health (MDH). Typically, however, funds are made available, thm the grant recipient, to assist local landowners seal abandoned and unused water wells. Current MDH Rules require abandoned or unused water wells must be sealed according to State standards and a permanent record of the sealed well must be filled with the State. However, under certain circumstances, an abandoned or unused water well may remain unsealed but the owner must secure an annual permit from the MDH Unused and abandoned water wells are a threat to groundwater quality protection. Depending on how they were constructed, water wells can provide a swift and easy access for Emmons & Olivier Resources, Inc. 651 Hale Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128 p: 651.770.8448 f: 651.770.2552 www.eorinc.com