ENRTF ID: 285-GH Project Title: Chippewa Acquisition, Recreation and Education Category: H. Proposals seeking $200,000 or less in funding Sub-Category: G. Land Acquisition for Habitat and Recreation Total Project Budget: $ 160,000 Proposed Project Time Period for the Funding Requested: June 30, 2023 (3 yrs) Chippewa County will acquire 51 acres of riverine wetland/floodplain forest complex, floodplain and abandoned gravel pits along the MN River to provide water filtration, education and recreational opportunities. Name: Scott Williams Sponsoring Organization: Chippewa County Address: 629 N 11th St Montevideo MN 56265 Telephone Number: (320) 269-2653 Email swilliams@co.chippewa.mn.us Location: Region: Southwest County Name: Chippewa Alternate Text for Visual: The map identifies the two parcels to be acquired as well as the tax forfeited parcel identified in the proposal. These parcels are South of Montevideo, MN near the MN RIver and US Highway 212