Engineering

Many of the technical and financial assistance programs that the South St. Louis SWCD provides require eligible best management practices to be designed by an engineer. We primarily receive engineering support from two sources: Area III SWCD Technical Service Area and the NRCS. Engineering services are free to the public.

Area III SWCD Technical Service Area
Area III SWCD Technical Service Area is a joint powers organization of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, North St. Louis, Pine, and South St. Louis Soil and Water Conservation Districts tasked with providing conservation engineering assistance to member SWCDs and northeastern Minnesota land users. The South St. Louis SWCD serves as the Host District for this program. Funds to support this program come from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Nonpoint Engineering Assistance Program. Project assistance is requested through the local SWCD.

The TSA has recently assisted with several stormwater management projects. To talk with someone about project designs, email Keith.

TSA Staff
Keith Anderson
Engineer - Duluth

Al Bernhardt
Technician - Mora

Tim Byrns
Technician - Duluth

Nick Solomon
Vegetation Specialist

Nichole Sternquist
Engineer - Mora

National Resources Conservation Service
The National Resources Conservation Service provides engineering assistance to Minnesota SWCDs for a variety of conservation practices. The South St. Louis SWCD utilizes NRCS in particular for assistance to the agriculture community for animal waste management practice installation. Assistance is requested through the local SWCD or the NRCS District Conservationist.

NRCS District Conservationist
Danny Weber
dan.weber@mn.usda.gov