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Soil and Water staff brief county on 1 Watershed 1 Plan implementation and funded projects
Summary
Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District staff updated the board on implementation of three watershed plans under Minnesota’s 1 Watershed 1 Plan program, project results and funding allocations for stormwater, agricultural and groundwater projects.
Soil and Water Conservation District staff presented a comprehensive update to the Olmsted County Board on watershed‑based planning and implementation under Minnesota's "1 Watershed 1 Plan" program, focusing on the Root River, Greater Zumbro (WAGS), and the Whitewater/Mississippi tributary areas.
Skip Linder, Soil Conservation Manager with Olmsted Soil and Water Conservation District, and Caitlin Meyer, Water Resources Supervisor, described the program’s shift from county‑based plans to watershed‑scale planning and how watershed plans make the county eligible for dedicated watershed‑based implementation funding. Linder and Meyer said the approach targets high‑priority areas and allows local partners to implement best management practices with dedicated funding rather than relying on competitive grants.
Highlights cited by staff included: more than 487 best management practices implemented in the region; grass waterways, farmable terraces and stabilization structures that address gully erosion; a well‑sealing initiative (36 wells sealed to date and…
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