Forest Lake Alum Treatment Occurring September 25th - 29th

Project Description & Outcomes

This project involves multiple best management practices in order to reduce phosphorus loading to Moody Lake by a total of 62 pounds per year and reduce sediment loading by a total of 8,940 pounds per year. CLFLWD performed diagnostic monitoring and site-specific wetland coring to target remaining nutrient loading hotspots in the direct drainage area. Proposed projects include: agricultural field gully repair, excavation of phosphorus-laden soils, raingarden and other park improvements, and wetland dredging.

Watershed load reduction goals were identified as a result of the Moody Lake Diagnostic Study.

The CLFLWD received a $239,500 Clean Water Fund (CWF) grant from the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) for this project.

Project Status

In-Progress

Project Outcomes

62 lbs/yr phosphorus removal

8,940 lbs/yr sediment removal

0.8 acre-ft flood storage added

0.50 acres wetland restored

Financials

Clean Water Fund Grant: $239,500 (Grant Report)

CLFLWD Grant Match: $59,875

Total Project Budget : $299,375

Lifecycle cost varies by practice:
Average $400 per pound of phosphorus removed
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Timeline

2022: Project development and design

2023-2024: Project Construction

Project Partners