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Staff update: NRCS meeting, Glacierland funding loss, CREP, TMDL outreach and groundwater research
Summary
Staff reported a recent meeting with NRCS about funded projects; Glacierland experienced a loss of grant funding; staff noted CREP, the Producer-Led Watershed Program, Northeast Lakeshore TMDL outreach, groundwater nitrate research, Stony Brook cleanup, tree sale and cost-share updates.
Department staff provided a multi-part report on ongoing programs and technical work. Reali reported meeting with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) last week to review funded projects. Hofberger said Glacierland Resource, Conservation & Development experienced a loss of grant funding but that a new director is performing well and staff are finalizing the 2024 audit. Reali highlighted the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and the county’s Producer-Led Watershed Program as local funding avenues.
Technical staff updates covered several active efforts: Land Resource Specialist noted Northeast Lakeshore TMDL outreach and nutrient management plan submittals; Water Resource Specialist updated the committee on Calumet County Ag Stewardship Alliance well testing and groundwater nitrate research and noted the Stony Brook Watershed cleanup; Conservation Technician summarized tree sale logistics, cost-share project status and training; Program Assistant flagged Planning & Zoning website ADA updates; the Erosion Control & Stormwater Specialist discussed drainage issue visits and permit reviews.
