HLWD was awarded a $61,500 multi-purpose drainage management grant from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to support this portion of the South Heron Lake TMDL Implementation Plan from the Clean Water Fund. HLWD partnered with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and the Jackson County Soil and Watershed Conservation District to develop and fund the project with an additional $126,500 in matching funds. Since landowners are responsible for the repair cost portion of projects, grant funding is utilized to pay for the improvement-related costs that are targeted on water quality improvements.
Throughout the Midwest, agricultural best management practices are ripe with opportunity and innovation, with new, targeted strategies to meet the evolving demands of modern farming while managing unpredictable weather.
Maintaining, testing, and training are important elements of a successful electrical safety program for any facility. As of 2023, NFPA 70B, the Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance, has transitioned from a recommendation to an enforceable standard.