Becker Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
The board reviewed financial reports and approved bills. Key actions included the renewal of a shop lease, authorization to apply for a Private Well Protection Grant, and entry into an irrigation pooling agreement with East Otter Tail SWCD. The board approved agreements for DNR observation well monitoring and a BWSR RIM work order. Several project applications were approved, including cost-share contracts for Clean Water Fund, Irrigation Resource Conservation, Soil Health Practices, and Watershed Based Funding. Policy updates were made regarding Irrigation Water Management flow meters and a new herbicide cost-share fee structure for CRP maintenance. Additionally, the board discussed MASWCD resolutions, approved staff training for the Leadership Institute, and reviewed requests for county ordinances regarding wake/surf boats on local lakes.