FUNDING COMMITMENTS
Information was presented regarding current funding commitments of the Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) for Flood Damage Reduction (FDR) and water quality projects that are in various phases along with annually funded programs and one-time allocations. Current commitments include the following:
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FDR Projects (82%):...............................................................$27,350,388.51
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Water Quality Program (11%):................................................$ 3,712,538.56
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Annually Funded Programs/One-time Allocations (7%):......$ 2,439,077.35
TOTAL Remaining Funding Commitments:.....................................$33,502,004.42
Below is an illustration of current RRWMB funding commitments as of April 2023. Annual operating expenses are not included in funding commitments.
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John Finney being awarded the 2023 Water Management Leadership Award by Julie Goehring of the RRBC. |
The Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) presented RRWMB President John Finney with the 2023 Water Management Leadership Award. Julie Goehring of the RRBC presented the Award to John Finney in person at the meeting. Click here for a presentation developed by the RRBC for their January 2023 annual conference with several photographs of John Finney in action over the years. Congratulations John!
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Jim Courneya being presented a plaque for his years of MPCA service in the Red River Basin by RRWMB President John Finney. |
The RRWMB also recognized Jim Courneya, who is retiring from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) with over 32 years with the Agency. MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler connected into the RRWMB to recognize Jim. Also in attendance was retired MPCA Regional Manager Jim Ziegler who offered comments. In addition, Glen Skuta, MPCA Watershed Division Director and Theresa Haugen, Northern Regional Manager were in attendance to offer comments about Jim Courneya.
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VIDEO
The RRWMB Managers approved moving forward with the development of a video(s) to share information with key audiences about the RRWMB and its mission. The RRWMB will be working with Houston Engineering on this effort.
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CITY OF ROSEAU STORM SEWER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
City of Roseau Mayor Dan Fabian and Community Development Coordinator Todd Peterson presented information to the RRWMB Managers about the Project. The RRWMB Managers requested that the City of Roseau work with the Roseau River Watershed District on the Project to determine if any project components could be funded by the RRWMB.
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REVISED WETLAND TECHNICAL PAPER
The RRWMB Managers accepted recommendations from the TAC related to Revised Technical Paper 16 related to wetlands. The TAC found the Paper to be a solid contribution to the technical resources available to project teams. The original Technical Papers 1 and 2 will be retained related to wetlands.
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SHARED INITIATIVE TO MAP 10-YEAR FLOODPLAINS
Information was shared that the FDRWG is working with the RRWMB on a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) related to mapping of 10-year floodplains, which is a goal of both the FDRWG and RRWMB. The RFQ was released yesterday and due to the timing of when the Board meets, the RRWMB Managers gave approval to the Executive Director to develop a contract for this effort since the RRWMB is the fiscal agent for the FDRWG. Click here to review the RFQ.
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