DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Submit Two 2026-2027 Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site Application To Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize to submit two Minnesota GreenCorps Host Site Applications to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for (1) a Stormwater and Forestry Minnesota GreenCorps Member to support chloride reduction efforts and (2) a Waste Reduction and Recycling Minnesota GreenCorps Member to support waste reduction and reuse initiatives. If awarded, authorize the Environmental Resources Department Director to execute the Host Site Agreements.
SUMMARY
The MPCA, in partnership with the AmeriCorps Program, developed the Minnesota GreenCorps Program (Program) as a statewide initiative to preserve and protect Minnesota's environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals. The Program anticipates placing 58 AmeriCorps members with host sites to assist local governments in addressing environmental priorities. The MPCA administers the recruitment and application process and provides funding for member positions to serve approximately 40 hours per week at host sites for 11 months from September 2026 to August 2027. Government agencies (local, regional, state, and tribal), school districts, public education institutions, and nonprofit organizations are eligible to submit a Host Site Application.
The Environmental Resources Department proposes to submit two Host Site Applications to apply for GreenCorps members to support:
(1) Implementation of the 2020-2030 Dakota County Groundwater Plan, strategy 1B4 to "prevent groundwater contamination from chloride." Dakota County most recently hosted a Minnesota GreenCorps member (Member) during the 2024-2025 cohort, which led to the development of the Low Salt No Salt Chloride Reduction Program https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Environment/WaterResources/Stormwater/Pages/low-salt-no-salt.aspx. Pro...
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