project brief

This project aims to restore shorelines, enhance fish habitat, improve water quality, and increase aquatic ecosystems by installing floating treatment wetlands at Hallett’s Pond Natural Area in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

Great River Greening

St. Paul, MN

Award

$ 21,000

Funding Start Date

Mar 1, 2019

Funding End Date

Oct 19, 2019

Funding Partner

Brunswick Foundation

Project Objectives

  • Shoreline habitat restoration and enhancement at Hallett’s Pond

  • Installation of a floating treatment wetland for improved water quality and aquatic habitat

  • Removal of invasive species and inorganic debris

  • Engage the public in volunteer activities to illustrate value of healthy aquatic habitat and water quality

Project Description

Great River Greening of St. Paul, Minnesota, was awarded $21,000 to improve shoreline habitat on Hallett’s Pond, an urban fishing location. Great River Greening, working in cooperation with the City, oversaw the planning and permitting of the shoreline restoration and planting of four floating islands totaling 640 square feet.

This included the installation of a floating treatment wetland for improved water quality and aquatic habitat. These islands are to act to improve aquatic habitat and provide refugia for fish, amphibians, insects and birds. This is a very popular public urban fishing pond within  Hallett’s Pond Natural Area in Saint Peter, Minnesota.

 

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