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State Representative Jeanne Poppe
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4193
For more information contact: Sandy Connolly 651-296-8877
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CEDAR RIVER/TURTLE CREEK WATERSHEDS RECEIVE RIM FUNDS
St. Paul, MN – Funding to help rebuild critical wetlands in areas devastated by flooding was included in the Capital Investment bill signed into law by the Governor on Monday. Cedar River/Turtle Creek watersheds will receive $2 million as part of the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) funding package.
State Rep. Jeanne Poppe (DFL-Austin) said the money will help fund projects necessary to prevent floodwater from entering Austin. Additional RIM funds are dedicated to wetland restoration efforts throughout Minnesota.
The RIM program partners with the federal government's Wetland Reserve Program (WRP), providing essential conservation resources for Minnesota's wetlands.
"Currently, 40 percent of Minnesota's water resources are considered 'impaired' and hundreds more face serious contamination and quality issues every year," said Poppe. "Demand for efforts to restore and protect wetlands is at an all-time high. By leveraging federal dollars through this proven partnership, our state is able to complete essential capital projects while at the same time offering long-term environmental and economic benefits."
If you have questions, please contact Rep. Poppe at 1-888-682-3180 or 1-651-296-4193, by mail at 487 State Office Building, 100 Martin Luther King Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or via e-mail at rep.jeanne.poppe@house.mn.
News Items
- POPPE SELECTED AS AGRICULTURE POLICY COMMITTEE CHAIR - (Posted: 2012-11-16 00:00:00)
- Rep. Jeanne Poppe Encourages High School Juniors to Apply for Minnesota House of Representatives Page Program - Application Deadline is November 19th - (Posted: 2012-11-12 00:00:00)
- HORMEL INSTITUTE EXPANSION SIGNED INTO LAW - 2012 legislative session adjourns sine die - (Posted: 2012-05-11 00:00:00)
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