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Rushford Bank Stabilization Root River State Trail - 401 Water Quality Certification
We invite you to comment on the draft 401 Water Quality Certification for the Rushford Bank Stabilization Root River State Trail project in Filmore and Houston Counties.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division is proposing to repair and stabilize three areas of eroded streambank along the Root River. Approximately 550 linear feet of eroded streambanks are adjacent to the Root River State Trail. To prevent damage to the trail, the applicant proposes to repair and stabilize the eroded areas by installing wrapped soil lifts anchored with rip rap. Live native vegetation stakes will be planted in the soil lifts and maintained for one year after planting. Native vegetation will also be seeded on the stabilized area and nearby uplands.
A 401 Water Quality Certification is required when an individual, business, or property owner proposes construction-related activities near a navigable lake, river, stream, or adjacent wetland. The MPCA reviews projects to ensure they will not violate Minnesota's more protective water quality standards. The 401 certification becomes an enforceable component of the associated federal license or permits issued under the Clean Water Act.
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We invite you to comment on the draft 401 Water Quality Certification for the Rushford Bank Stabilization Root River State Trail project in Filmore and Houston Counties.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division is proposing to repair and stabilize three areas of eroded streambank along the Root River. Approximately 550 linear feet of eroded streambanks are adjacent to the Root River State Trail. To prevent damage to the trail, the applicant proposes to repair and stabilize the eroded areas by installing wrapped soil lifts anchored with rip rap. Live native vegetation stakes will be planted in the soil lifts and maintained for one year after planting. Native vegetation will also be seeded on the stabilized area and nearby uplands.
A 401 Water Quality Certification is required when an individual, business, or property owner proposes construction-related activities near a navigable lake, river, stream, or adjacent wetland. The MPCA reviews projects to ensure they will not violate Minnesota's more protective water quality standards. The 401 certification becomes an enforceable component of the associated federal license or permits issued under the Clean Water Act.
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