Camp Ripley Army

Compatible Use Buffer

…a learning experience

(April 2008)

Marty SkoglundCamp Ripley Environmental

Supervisor

CampCampRipleyRipley

53,000 Acres

BackgroundBackground Defense Authorization Act 2002Defense Authorization Act 2002 Readiness and Environmental Protection Readiness and Environmental Protection

Initiative (REPI)Initiative (REPI) ACUB proposalACUB proposal Approval by NGB and ArmyApproval by NGB and Army

Why?Why? InternalInternal

Military TrainingMilitary Training NoiseNoise Dust/SmokeDust/Smoke

ExternalExternalLand Use ChangesLand Use Changes Development PressureDevelopment Pressure Incompatible land useIncompatible land use

CONFLICT

ACUB is NotACUB is Not Cure AllCure All Short-term commitmentShort-term commitment Accomplished single handilyAccomplished single handily Intended to provide more training landIntended to provide more training land Traditional way of doing businessTraditional way of doing business Possible without community supportPossible without community support Without headachesWithout headaches

Mission EnvironmentWHY?

Community

Developing an ACUB proposalDeveloping an ACUB proposal

Define strategyDefine strategy

MNARNG StrategyMNARNG Strategy1.1. Soldier Readiness is first and foremost.Soldier Readiness is first and foremost.

2. Maintain Camp Ripley’s existing military mission.2. Maintain Camp Ripley’s existing military mission.

3. Accommodate future missions without expanding its 3. Accommodate future missions without expanding its boundaries.boundaries.

4. Maintain the natural environment.4. Maintain the natural environment.

5. Preserve current land use, particularly agriculture, 5. Preserve current land use, particularly agriculture, forestry, recreation, and the rural character of the forestry, recreation, and the rural character of the area.area.

6. Promote opportunities for public recreational use.6. Promote opportunities for public recreational use.

7. Willing landowners only and protect property rights.7. Willing landowners only and protect property rights.

8. Maintain strong community relations. 8. Maintain strong community relations.

Developing an ACUB propoalDeveloping an ACUB propoal Define strategyDefine strategy Understand what’s beyond fence lineUnderstand what’s beyond fence line

•1960’s through present day

Time Frame

1930’s

1940’s

1950’s

1960’s

1963 Structures 2001 Structures

1960 - 2000

PopulationPercent Change by

Township

US Census Bureau Data

The above information is from the “Minnesota Population Projections 2000-2030” Report from the Minnesota Planning State Demographic Center.

2000 census 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030% change 2000-2010

% change 2000-2030

Cass 27,150 30,400 33,630 36,960 40,070 42,860 45,280 24 67Crow Wing 55,099 61,080 67,090 73,400 79,420 85,120 90,240 22 64Morrison 31,712 32,600 33,550 34,610 35,590 36,480 37,190 6 17State of MN 4,919,479 5,197,200 5,452,500 5,693,700 5,909,400 6,099,500 6,268,200 11 27

Growth will be greatest in Twin Cities area Suburban counties. The St. Cloud and Rochester areas and the lakes area of north central Minnesota will also see strong growth throughout the next 30 years.

Camp Ripley Camp Ripley

Study Area•Noise Complaints % by zip code

1984 - 2001

201 Total Complaints

•10 Mile Buffer

Noise Zones

Developing an ACUB proposalDeveloping an ACUB proposal Define strategyDefine strategy Understand what’s beyond fence lineUnderstand what’s beyond fence line Delineate boundaries of ACUBDelineate boundaries of ACUB

Priority AreasPriority Area No.1

Mississippi River Corridor

(40,925 acres)

Priority Area No. 2

Crow Wing River Corridor

(30,838 acres)

Priority Area No. 3

Lake Alexander Region

(16,707 acres)

Priority Area No. 4

Agricultural Region

(22,453 acres)

Project AreaProject Area

Comprised of 110,000 acres Includes 21 Comprised of 110,000 acres Includes 21 local units of governmentlocal units of government– 3 Counties3 Counties– 5 Cities5 Cities– 13 Townships13 Townships

Perimeter of Camp Ripley is 66 milesPerimeter of Camp Ripley is 66 miles– Morrison County (47 miles 71%)Morrison County (47 miles 71%)– Crow Wing County (11 miles 17%)Crow Wing County (11 miles 17%)– Cass County (8 miles 12 %)Cass County (8 miles 12 %)

Developing an ACUB proposalDeveloping an ACUB proposal Define strategyDefine strategy Understand what’s beyond fence lineUnderstand what’s beyond fence line Delineate boundaries of ACUBDelineate boundaries of ACUB Secure partner (s)Secure partner (s)

ACUB PartnersACUB Partners Minnesota Department of Natural ResourcesMinnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota Board of Water and Soil ResourcesMinnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Soil and Water Conservation DistrictsSoil and Water Conservation Districts The Nature ConservancyThe Nature Conservancy Trust For Public LandsTrust For Public Lands Minnesota Land TrustMinnesota Land Trust Parks and Trails CouncilParks and Trails Council 1000 Friends of Minnesota1000 Friends of Minnesota Pheasants ForeverPheasants Forever Ducks UnlimitedDucks Unlimited National Wild Turkey FederationNational Wild Turkey Federation Minnesota Deer Hunters AssociationMinnesota Deer Hunters Association Minnesota State Archery AssociationMinnesota State Archery Association Brainerd Lakes Audubon SocietyBrainerd Lakes Audubon Society MN Department of TransportationMN Department of Transportation

Developing an ACUB proposalDeveloping an ACUB proposal Define strategyDefine strategy Understand what’s beyond fence lineUnderstand what’s beyond fence line Delineate boundaries of ACUBDelineate boundaries of ACUB Secure partner (s)Secure partner (s) Establish prioritiesEstablish priorities

Criteria for Ranking ParcelsCriteria for Ranking Parcels Military Criteria (80%)Military Criteria (80%)

– Priority areaPriority area– Road accessRoad access– Distance to boundaryDistance to boundary– Size of parcelSize of parcel– Proximity to noise zonesProximity to noise zones– ConnectivityConnectivity

Ecological Criteria (20%)Ecological Criteria (20%)– Sensitive speciesSensitive species– Critical habitatCritical habitat– Surface waterSurface water– Cultural resourcesCultural resources

Developing an ACUB proposalDeveloping an ACUB proposal Define strategyDefine strategy Understand what’s beyond fence lineUnderstand what’s beyond fence line Delineate boundaries of ACUBDelineate boundaries of ACUB Secure partner (s)Secure partner (s) Establish prioritiesEstablish priorities Monitor AccomplishmentsMonitor Accomplishments

DNR

•14 land deals

•1,702 acres

•$3.349 million$3.349 million

BWSR

•11 land deals

•2,311 acres

•$3.807 million$3.807 million

ACUB Accomplishments

2004-2007

DNR

•14 land deals

•1,702 acres

•$3.349 million$3.349 million

BWSR

•11 land deals

•2,311 acres

•$3.807 million$3.807 million

ACUB Accomplishments

2004-2007

Landowners waiting•140 land deals•21,000 acres•$21 million estimate

Sample Conservation EasementsSample Conservation Easements

Kohn (DNR)Kohn (DNR)

Nelson (BWSR)Nelson (BWSR)

Status of Camp Ripley ACUB Status of Camp Ripley ACUB

169 interested landowners represent 25,628 acres169 interested landowners represent 25,628 acres

Interest in easements (91%) and acquisition (9%)Interest in easements (91%) and acquisition (9%)

Tremendous support from local units of governmentTremendous support from local units of government

$7.156 million to date in federal funding$7.156 million to date in federal funding

– $3.349 million DNR$3.349 million DNR– $3.807 million BWSR$3.807 million BWSR

Enrolled 21,500 acres and leveraged $42 millionEnrolled 21,500 acres and leveraged $42 million

Findings of 2007 Rand Report onFindings of 2007 Rand Report onReadiness and Environmental Protection Readiness and Environmental Protection

Initiative (REPI)Initiative (REPI)

"REPI appears to be effective so far." (they say "REPI appears to be effective so far." (they say appears because the program has only been around appears because the program has only been around for a few years).for a few years).

"Zoning will not substitute for buffering activities.“"Zoning will not substitute for buffering activities.“

"DoD has a relatively narrow time window, perhaps a "DoD has a relatively narrow time window, perhaps a decade, to make substantial gains in buffering decade, to make substantial gains in buffering installations.“installations.“

"REPI is under-funded. From our analysis, REPI could "REPI is under-funded. From our analysis, REPI could easily use $150 million per year to address easily use $150 million per year to address encroachment."encroachment."

For More InformationFor More Information Camp Ripley Website: Camp Ripley Website:

http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/campripley/envir/envir.htmhttp://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/campripley/envir/envir.htm

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Contact Marty Skoglund: Contact Marty Skoglund: (320) 616-2722(320) 616-2722

email:email:marty.skoglund@mn.ngb.army.milmarty.skoglund@mn.ngb.army.mil

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