Ames Mill Dam discussion
Summary
The commission backed the timeline and next steps for removing the Ames Mill Dam, a project aimed at improving river health. Speakers stressed moving quickly while grant funding is available.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Grant funding is currently available to help pay for the dam removal, so timing could affect how much the city and partners pay.
River health, recreation users, and groups like Clean River Partners and Carleton students studying aquatic life.
No groups are named as negatively affected.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Environmental Quality Commission — October 21, 2026
The commission backed the timeline and next steps for removing the Ames Mill Dam, a project aimed at improving river health. Speakers stressed moving quickly while grant funding is available.
On air with KYMN radio: City Administrator and Clean River Partners discuss Ames Mill Dam
City administrator Ben Martig and executive director of Clean River Partners Jennifer Tonka discuss the Ames Mill Dam.
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