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Cass SWCD approves AIS delineation contract and partners on lake inspection funding
Summary
At its May 13 meeting, the Cass Soil & Water Conservation District approved a North Water Ecology contract for Bowen and Leech Lake delineations and agreed to partner on inspection funding for Wabedo Little Boy Cooper Rice Lakes Association, with motions passing unanimously.
Chair David Peterson presided over a May 13, 2026 Cass Soil & Water Conservation District meeting where the board approved a professional services agreement with North Water Ecology for delineation work on Bowen and Leech lakes and authorized Conservation Manager Dana Gutzmann to sign the contract.
AIS Lake Technician Steve Henry presented delineation proposal comparisons, noting "Delineation proposal Comparisons 2026 Starry – Vendor 3 for $4,000." Following discussion, the board approved the North Water Ecology agreement; the motion to approve was moved by Kenneth LaPorte, seconded by Jennifer O'Neill, and passed unanimously.
The board also approved a 50% partnership request from the Wabedo Little Boy Cooper Rice Lakes Association to fund 40 inspector hours, with the district's share noted as $570. That motion was moved by Jennifer O'Neill, seconded by Kenneth LaPorte, and passed unanimously. Conservation Manager Dana Gutzmann was authorized to execute related paperwork.
