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with the SWCD to improve education of county residents on water resource protection and has begun several initiatives to improve lake monitoring, recreational use, and overall conditions. Federal Partnerships Staff from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) work within the watershed and other areas to implement federal programs on agricultural land. These programs provide cover crops to stabilize soil, incentive payments to take marginal crop land out of production, and cost-share practices such as livestock waste systems or nutrient management. Individual Lake Associations and Lake Improvement Districts The SWCD often works with lake associations and improvement districts across the county on numerous initiatives including shoreland restorations, aquatic invasive species prevention, lake monitoring, and watershed improvement projects. Metro Conservation District JPA The 11 County metro area has formed a joint powers agreement to provide funding for these county SWCDs to complete conservation work. The MCD funding goes towards conservation practice engineering as well as other feasibility studies. This funding was utilized to complete a sub-watershed analysis of the Lake Orono stormwater drainage area within the City of Elk River. Sherburne County Cities Cities and the SWCD routinely partner on initiatives that map and quantify tree populations, restore tree canopy health, improve stormwater pollutant mitigation, increase lake monitoring, improve shoreland condition, and increase pollinator habitat. The relationship with Elk River City staff has resulted in numerous partnerships for tree management, lake management, stormwater feasibility studies, and groundwater conservation. Sherburne County Townships Sherburne County Townships have partnered with the SWCD for a variety of initiatives that benefit the environment. In the past 5 years the SWCD has partnered with several townships to address stormwater and erosion on 4 separate projects within the Elk River Watershed. Education and Outreach Elementary and High School Education Sherburne SWCD regularly participates in educational outreach events with local schools. The District oversees an annual poster contest and conducts annual aquatic invasive species presentations. This past year, the District also presented to local girl scouts and a Lego League group on water issues. Lake Association / Improvement District Presentations Lake association and lake improvement district meetings are great opportunities to educate stakeholders and discuss ways to protect lake health and property values. 11