ENRTF ID: 109-B

Project Title: Protecting Natural Resources & Groundwater Aquifers in Rochester

Category: B. Water Resources Sub-Category:

Summary: Significant population growth is expected in Rochester. This project will collect data on deep aquifers necessary ensure no impacts to natural resources and assess sustainability of future water supplies.

Total Project Budget: $ 537,700
Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs)

Name: Todd Osweiler
Sponsoring Organization: Rochester Public Utilities
Job Title: Environmental & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator
Address: 4000 East River Road NE
Rochester MN 55906
Telephone Number: (507) 280-1589
Email tosweiler@rpu.org

Location:
Region: Southeast
County Name: Olmsted

Alternate Text for Visual: Figure 1: Sensitive ecological features in Olmsted County. Sustainable groundwater use must protect sensitive natural resources, including calcareous fens, trout streams, and designated trout stream tributaries.