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CedarTree Revetment Grants Available to Rum River Landowners C+� Landowners on the Rum River will soon have access to funding to address riverbank erosion with a unique method-cedar tree revetments. The Anoka Conservation District (ACD),with partners ^—' including the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO),has secured a C L E A N WATER $97,000 grant from the State's Outdoor Heritage Fund,which is funded by the Clean Water Land and LAND & Legacy Amendment.The ACD plans to install 10-20 projects to reduce riverbank erosion along the LEGACY Rum River beginning in the fall of 2016 and requested that the City help advertise these grants. AMLNDMENT' Cedar tree revetments are a low cost,but effective, e means to address minor bank erosion before it gets worse. 5\oP Live Stakes-willow/dogwood tv�9 It's not appropriate for major bank erosion,such as on out- e+�s side bends of the river. The technique involves cable-an- choring cut cedar trees alongside the bank. Their dense branches and naturally rot-resistant wood provide many 5�) - - - - - - - years of bank armoring. In doing so,they protect proper- 45 deg ty,help improve the river's water quality and provide fish 5' habitat. 'L cable tie each \ duckbill Residents interested in having their riverbank eval- Rum River cedarbundle uated for a cedar tree revetment should contact Jamie L Existing Low Flow Schurbon at the Anoka Conservation District(763-434- Slope stabilization Cross-Section:Typical along revetment location 2030,ext. 12;jamie.schurbon@anokaswcd.org).Most projects cost between$5,000 and$10,000. Landowners must provide 10% of that amount.The remaining 90%is grant-funded. NORTHSTAR For information about the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization Ramsey Sta tion Get on visit www.LRRV/'MO.org. The LRRWMO NOW OFFERING FREE WI-FI �O�D is a joint powers organization formed by the ON SELECT CARS cities of Anoka,Andover and Ramsey. CHECK METROTRANSIT.ORG OR CALL 612-373-3333 FOR UPDATES. The station is connected by a pedestrian bridge to the Municipal Parking Ramp. Are You an --- a Entrepreneur • LL at Heart? ° y 5:01 5:11 5:16 5:22 5:26 524 5:50 = 613 6:26 &34 638 6:43 6:49 7:02 a 5:51 6:01 6:06 6:12 6:16 624 6:40 G PM Q 6:21 6:31 6:36 6:42 6:46 6S4 7:10 Q 3:57 4:10 4:18 4:22 427 433 4:46 6:51 7.01 7:06 7:12 7:166 724 7:40 3: 477 4:40 4:48 4:52 457 5:03 5:16 3 7:21 7:31 7:36 742 7:466 7S4 8:10 3 4:57 5:10 5:18 522 5:27 5:33 5:46 Needa trustedadvisor? Abusiness con- e4 527 _ 5:46 5:50 5:55 6:01 &14 5:06 5:16 5:21 5:27 5:31 529 5:55 6:15 6.28 F36 6:40 6:45 6:51 7:04 sultant? Money to start or expand your busi- ness? The Open to Business program offers FARES AT NORTHSTAR RAMSEY STATION Weekday to/from Target Field in Downtown Minneapolis$3.50 FREE One-on-one Counseling with a business Station to Station other than Target Field$3.00 advisor. The program a1S0 Offers assistance m Saturdays and Sundays each have three round trips,plus there is special service for Twins'and Vikings'home games. p g Get details on schedules,fares and Family Pass discounts at metrotransit.org or 612-373-3333. identifying financial resources. For more in- formation,call 763-438-7315,or email info@ Opento usinessmn.Org. Broughtto you bythe City of Ramsey,Anoka County Regional Rail Authority,Counties Transit Improvement Board,and the Metropolitan Council. Ramsey Resident - 2016