Rock Inlet Program
The Alternative Tile Intake Program has been
very popular with landowners looking at other options for surface
drainage. These intakes
are relatively simple, inexpensive, and provide water quality
benefits by removing a large percentage of sediments and phosphorus
leaving crop fields via tile drainage.
Comments from crop producers relate to not only the water
quality benefits, but also to the ease by which equipment can be
used on and around these structures, positive crop responses, and
the elimination of suction voids that can contribute to sediment
entering the tile line.
This program provides a 50% cost-share, not to exceed $200/intake, for the installation of alternative surface tile intakes to replace existing surface tile intakes. Cost-share dollars are currently available. If you are interested in replacing your intakes, please contact our office at 507-836-6990 ext.3