Overall Goal: Increase landowner awareness of J-hook weirs, unique streambank stabilization structures, through installation at one site on Jack Creek and one site on Okabena Creek and increase public awareness and ownership of water quality problems through printed media and a mailing.

Project Goal 1: Implementation of two streambank restoration projects using J-hook weirs.

Project Goal 2: Increase ownership of water quality problems through an informative mailing targeted to landowners along Jack and Okabena Creeks.

Project Goal 3: Provide educational opportunities through publication of a newsletter and newspaper article to inform the public about the project.

• Funded through the EPA Section 319 grant program administered by the MPCA
• Timeframe – October 1, 2012 to August 31, 2016
• Grant funds - $20,600.00
• Inkind match (HLWD and partners) - $21,184.00
• Total project cost - $41,784.00

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