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Streambank Stabilization Project - Picha
Scott Soil and Water Conservation District

Location
Project Description		 Funding and Cost Share
Outcome		 Contact Information
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Streambank Stabilization Project map
Area Location and Definition:

The project site is located in Scott County along a DNR protected watercourse that is a tributary of Sand Creek, which flows to the Minnesota River. The project site is in W 1/2, SW 1/4, Section 34, Township 115N, Range 23W, Louisville Township. This lies within the Lower Minnesota River Major Watershed, minor watershed 33131.  The landowner is Jay Picha.

Project Description:

Photograph of project area The Picha Streambank Stabilization Project controls erosion and sedimentation problems at an actively eroding streambank site within a tributary of Sand Creek in Scott County. The project protects the landowners property from further degredation and provides a restoration demostration site to the public using cable concrete, rip rap, and bio-engineering practices available to reduce non-point source pollution. Sand Creek has been identified as a high priority watershed for non-point source pollution to the Minnesota River by the Scott SWCD, Sand Creek Watershed Management Organization (SCWMO), and the Metropolitian Council. The landowner and the SWCD will monitor the site and have the reponsiblity of any needed repairs to insure the long term stability of the project.

Project Funding and Cost Share:

Total Project Cost   $40,000  
Minus Federal Funds   $0  
Eligible Cost Share   $40,000  
 
    State 75% MRBJPB
 $30,000    
    Landowner 25%
 $10,000    

Outcome:

      Before Project After Project
    Soil Loss: 54.4 tons soil per year 1.0 ton soil per year
    Phosphorus Load: 245 pounds phosphorus 5 pounds phosphorus


    Contact Information:

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    The shape file is the project location. Data base attributes include project name, project id, type of project, major watershed, minor watershed, county, and if applicable, township and section. The file is zipped to include the ArcView shape file, metadata and data dictionary files.

    Project location shape file metadata will be available June, 2001. Please     contact MRBDC staff  if you have questions or have trouble accessing these files.

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