Greening the Big Box
Project Description & Outcomes
This project involved multiple components including an iron enhanced sand filter, tree trenches, and a raingarden/drainage swale.
The project was completed in partnership with Target, the City of Forest Lake, and the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District.
Project Status
Completed
Project Outcomes
9 lbs/yr phosphorus removal at edge of project
4 lbs/yr phosphorus removal at Comfort Lake
4,500 lbs/yr sediment removal edge of project
Financials
Clean Water Fund Grant: $176,047
CLFLWD Grant Match: $70,419
Total Project Budget: $246,466
Lifecycle cost:
$1,200/lb phosphorus
Timeline
2014: Project construction
Project Partners
