Clean Water Fund outcomes in your communities
Clean water is fundamental to the health and well-being of the people who call Minnesota home. Ten years after the passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, Minnesota has one of the most robust strategies in the nation to address water quality concerns. Clean water management requires a systematic approach to understand current conditions, identify problem areas, and engage local communities to empower them to pursue their clean water goals.
Below, you'll find examples of how the Clean Water Fund is making a difference for communities in your districts. These stories represent a small portion of the overall work being accomplished by the Clean Water Fund across the state. For a look at the big picture, check out:
Farmers' conservation in the Glacial Hills benefits nutrient-impaired Lake Emily
Grazing + cover crops: A means to expand cattle operation
Working with Becker SWCD and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, a Becker County family explores soil health, no-till and rotational grazing opportunities that would allow them to expand their farm without buying more land. EQIP assistance from NRCS and a Clean Water Fund grant from BWSR that benefits the Upper Buffalo River watershed are in play.