Mississippi River Shoreline Erosion Control Plan

In late 2015, the City engaged the services of the Anoka Conservation District (ACD) to conduct an inventory of the Mississippi River bank to assess the impacts of erosion.  Subsequently, an item entitled "Create a Shoreline Erosion Control Plan for the Mississippi River" was incorporated into the Environmental Policy Board's (EPB) Work Plan.  The intent was to utilize the inventory data and attempt to work with the most impacted property owners to complete shoreline stabilization projects.  These projects would not only prevent further loss of property (washing into the river) but would also help improve water quality (sediment reduction).  

Staff contacted the ACD to explore potential funding options for riverbank stabilization projects with willing, interested, and impacted property owners.  The ACD is currently working on a grant proposal to the Clean Water Fund for bank stabilization projects.  Staff has invited Mitch Haustein, Stormwater and Shoreland Specialist with the ACD, to attend the meeting and provide an update and general overview of the draft proposal.

This case is being handled as part of Staff's regular duties.

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