Clearwater River Watershed District
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      • Clearwater Harbor - Hidden River Project #18-1 (Nitrogen Mitigation & Analysis Plan Implementation)
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​Alternative Tile Intake Project

The Clearwater River Watershed District (CRWD) is offering to assist farmers in the Kimball and Watkins area with replacing their open tile intakes with alternatives that maintain drainage and protect water resources.

In cooperation with Meeker and Stearns Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), the CRWD will provide technical assistance and cost-share to design replacements of open tile intakes that maintain drainage and remove direct surface connections. Cost-share of up to 75% of installation cost for each replacement is available, up to $750 per intake. Technical assistance includes oversight to ensure replacements are installed such that drainage is maintained and replacements function properly. Enrollees have the option to work with their own contractor.

In conjunction with this open intake replacement assistance, enrollment in the new statewide Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is encouraged for CRWD landowners and operators. MAWQCP participants receive priority technical and financial assistance as need to become certified, if desired. MAWQCP certified farms receive regulatory certainty and recognition to use their certification status to promote their business as proactive for water quality. See MAWQCP website at: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/protecting/waterprotection/awqcprogram.aspx.
To enroll, download the enrollment form below, and review the corresponding responsibility and protocol memo. You can also contact the CRWD officer at (320) 274-3935. Cost-share is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each submitted enrollment is reviewed by the CRWD before being selected. Preference is given to intakes that: 1) are easily viewable by the public (e.g. near roadways, parks, paths, etc.), 2) are near waters (e.g. lakes, Clearwater River), and 3) have small drainage areas. The map below depicts the project enrollment boundary. If you are not sure of your eligibility, contact the CRWD at (320) 274-3935 for a free determination
Map showing municipal boundaries of Watkins and Kimball, and the boundary for enrollment in the Alternative tile intake project
Fig. 1: Alternative Tile Intake Project Enrollment Boundary

Project Documents

Alternative Tile Intake Enrollment Form
Alternative Tile Intake - Memo on Responsibilities and Protocols
View Clearwater River Channel Stabilization (CCM) Riparian Project
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  • About
    • CRWD History
    • Board of Managers
    • Board Meetings
    • Advisory Committee
    • Staff
    • General CRWD Info
    • Glossary
  • Projects
    • Clearwater River Chain of Lakes (1980) Restoration Project >
      • Annandale Wetland Treatment System
      • Kingston Wetland Feasibility Study and Restoration Project
      • Lake Augusta Aeration Project
      • Lake Augusta Erosion Control Project
      • 1980 Monitoring Program
      • Non-Point Source Pollution Abatement (TCCP) Project
      • Upper Lakes Aeration and Mechanical Fish Removal
      • Watkins Wetland Isolation Project
      • Watkins Wetland Treatment System
      • Replacement Projects for Aerators
    • Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Projects >
      • Alternative Tile Intake Project
      • Clearwater River Channel Stabilization (CCM Riparian) Project
      • Clearwater River Restoration & Protection Phase II Project
      • City of Kimball Stormwater Treatment Phase II
      • Targeted Fertilizer Application Reduction Project
      • Watkins Area Stormwater Treatment Project
      • Willow Creek (Kimball Phase I) Stormwater Retention / Reuse Project
      • Potential Future Implementation Projects
    • Bass Lake AIS Management
    • Clear Lake North V-Notch Weir
    • Clear Lake South Notch Weir
    • Clear Lake IESF
    • Cedar Albion Swartout Henshaw Project #06-1 >
      • CASH Project #06-1 Fish Barriers
      • CASH Project #06-1 Rough Fish Removal
      • CASH Project #06-1 Segner Pond
      • Cedar Lake Watershed Protection & Improvement Project
    • Clearwater Lake Milfoil Treatment
    • CRWD Bog Control Projects
    • Communal Sanitary Sewer Systems >
      • Clearwater Harbor - Hidden River Project #18-1 (Nitrogen Mitigation & Analysis Plan Implementation)
    • Lake Augusta Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • Lakes Louisa & Marie Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • Norton Avenue Basin
    • Ostmark Basin
    • Pleasant Lake Outlet Control Structure
    • Cedar Lake Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • School Section Lake Outlet Control Structure
    • Wastewater Treatment Task Force
  • Programs
    • Water Quality Monitoring Program
    • Invasive Species
    • AIS Education >
      • 2023 AIS Forum
      • 2022 AIS Forum
    • Grants & Cost Share Programs
  • Resource Library
    • CRWD 10 Year Watershed Plan
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • CRWD Rules & Regulations
    • Policy Book
    • Annual Reports
    • Audit Reports
    • CRWD Brochures
    • Project Reports
    • Total Maximum Daily Load Reports
    • Water Quality Monitoring Reports >
      • Grass Lake Dam Readings
    • Project Inspection Reports
  • How You Can Help
    • Landowner Resources >
      • Agricultural Incentives
      • Residential / Commercial Incentives
      • Partnership Incentives
    • Increase your knowledge
    • Join a Lake Association
  • Contact