Laserfiche WebLink
Grants and Partnership Opportunities <br /> The two-phase acquisition for the Cedar Creek Conservation Area is primarily funded through <br /> the Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment which created the Outdoor Heritage <br /> Fund and grant program. In addition, Anoka County has partnered with the St. Paul office of <br /> the Trust for Public Lands, who helped to facilitate the land sale and is helping to seek other <br /> grant funds. <br /> Anoka County will be submitting another grant application to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor <br /> Heritage Council (L-SOHC), with a proposal for infrastructure development and ecological <br /> restoration as contained in this conservation management plan. In addition, L-SHOC offers a <br /> Conservation Partners Program, in which Anoka County will pursue matching grants for the <br /> restoration and enhancement of wetlands, forests, prairies, and fish and game habitat. <br /> Anoka County will pursue local grant opportunities through the Anoka Conservation District for <br /> streambank restoration and ecological restoration projects. In addition, Anoka County will <br /> pursue federal level grant programs through the United States Fish and Wildlife service and the <br /> Natural Resources Conservation Service for grassland and riparian area habitat restoration and <br /> management. Lastly, Anoka County will pursue potential conservation partnerships with <br /> wildlife and conservation groups such as the American Turkey Federation, Pheasant Forever, <br /> Ducks Unlimited, Minnesota Waterfowl Association, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, <br /> Capable Partners, and the Minnesota Bass Anglers Association. <br /> 81 Page <br />