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Conservation Easements and Fee Acquisitions in the Camp Ripley Area

This summary details various conservation easements and fee acquisitions in the Camp Ripley area, highlighting the protection of habitats along the Little Nokasippi River, native orchid preservation, and forested areas. Several projects have been funded through military and partner contributions, with total costs documented for each project. Essential habitats such as wetlands and forests are critical for local biodiversity, and these conservation efforts ensure the conservation of natural resources within the ACUB buffer zone.

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Conservation Easements and Fee Acquisitions in the Camp Ripley Area

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  1. 1. Brian Kohn CONSERVATION EASEMENT (#1) • 219 acres – out of 248 acre parcel • On Little Nokasippi River; is forest & restored prairie • Within ACUB buffer & hearing range of training • Closed in August 2005 • Funding Breakdown • Army $277,500 • Partner $92,500 • In-kind $56,950 • Total Cost $426,950

  2. 2. Tom Koenig CONSERVATION EASEMENT (#22) • 315 acres – out of 320 acre parcel • Nearly all forests & wetlands with 5 native orchid species • Within 1 mile of Camp Ripley boundary • Closed in December 2005 • Funding Breakdown • Army $193,300 • Partner $83,100 • In-kind $57,650 • Total Cost $334,650

  3. Parks & Trails Council – Peck (#49) CROW WING STATE PARK FEE ACQUISITION • 57 acres • Mississippi River frontage & Paul Bunyan State Trail • Within ACUB buffer • Will close in February 2006 • Funding Breakdown • DOD $100,000 • Partner $154,000 • In-kind $34,100 • Total Cost $288,100

  4. 4. Perleberg CONSERVATION EASEMENT (#4) • 43 acres – out of 47 acre parcel • On Hwy 371; is tree farm • Very close to Ripley air strip • Closed in December 2005 • Funding Breakdown • Army $79,000 • DOD $150,000 • Partner $255,000 • In-Kind $87,150 • Total Cost $571,150

  5. 5. Edberg LITTLE NOKASIPPI WILDLIFE MGMT. AREA (WMA) FEE ACQUISITION (#28) • 142 acres • Little Nokasippi River frontage; adjoins county forest • Within ACUB buffer • Will close in early March 2006 • Funding Breakdown • Army $55,000 • DOD $250,000 • Partner $266,000 • In-Kind $88,750 • Total Cost $659,750

  6. 6. The Nature Conservancy – Edberg (homestead) CONSERVATION EASEMENT • 16 acres – out of 18 acre parcel • Remainder of Little Nokasippi River frontage on parcel • Within ACUB buffer • Will close in early March 2006 • $10,000 ACUB funds • TNC costs

  7. 7. Trusty CONSERVATION EASEMENT (#30) • Up to 70 acres – out of 74 acre parcel • On Mississippi River; largely forested • Most affected by artillery noise • Will close by May 2006 • Funding Breakdown • Army $394,600 • Partner $131,500 • In-Kind $44,100 • Total Cost $570,200

  8. DNR Project Selection Process Parcel Selection Using Criteria

  9. DNR Project Selection Process Parcel Selection Using Criteria

  10. DNR Project Selection Process Parcel Selection Using Criteria

  11. B B A A A DNR Project Selection Process Parcel Selection Using Criteria 1 3 2

  12. Future ACUB Projects 2006-2013

  13. What subsections for Camp Ripley area? Pine Moraines & Outwash Plains Hardwood Hills Mille Lacs Uplands Anoka Sand Plain

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