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2025 Information
Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program
Purpose
In 2023 the Minnesota Legislature established the Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program to expand partnerships for clean water. The program is administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and seeks to protect, enhance and restore water quality in Minnesota by providing funding to partners outside the scope of BWSR’s traditional local government clients.
MIRL FAQs
Q&A: Managing Invasives for a Resilient Landscape (MIRL) Grant Program RFP
This Q&A section is intended to assist applicants in understanding the key elements of the Managing Invasives for Resilient Landscapes Request for Proposal (RFP) and contains questions that have been asked by previous grant applicants. BWSR staff will update the list as new questions are received. You may submit questions to Erin.Loeffler@state.mn.us.
Last updated: 4/06/2026
Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP)
Since 2008, BWSR’s Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP) has assessed the performance of local units of government responsible for the conservation of water and related land resources. The program goal is to assist these local government partners to be the best they can be in their management of Minnesota’s land and water resources.
CORRECTION: BWSR Accepting Applications for Managing Invasives for a Resilient Landscape Program
CORRECTION: A previous version of this news release stated that nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to apply for this grant program. NGOs are NOT eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, cities, counties, townships, joint powers boards, Tribal Governments and Tribal Consortiums.
Contact: Mary Juhl
612-358-5733; mary.juhl@state.mn.us
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is now accepting applications for the Managing Invasives for a Resilient Landscape Program, which will support restoration of native plant communities in areas of Minnesota impacted by invasive or noxious weeds.
Grants under the Managing Invasives for a Resilient Landscape program can be used for a wide range of activities that help manage invasive species such as technical and engineering expenses, design services, site investigations and assessments, construction, inspections and public engagement and outreach. The program replaces BWSR’s former Cooperative Weed Management Program, which shared similar goals. The updated program expands eligibility and increases funding amounts for individual grants.
“Managing invasive species helps maintain the integrity of Minnesota’s natural areas and conservation lands,” said BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke. “This funding helps us target efforts in the areas where management is most needed.”
Eligible applicants include soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, cities, counties, townships, joint powers boards, Tribal Governments and Tribal Consortiums. Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2026. Grants will be awarded this summer.
The Managing Invasives for a Resilient Landscape Program is funded by a $180,000 appropriation from the state general fund. A 10% awardee match is required.
Apply here on BWSR’s website.
Grazing Facilitating Practices
This is a field training on Grazing Facilitating Practices: Fence, Heavy Use Area Protection, Trails and Walkways, Stream Crossing, Water Well, Pumping Plant, Livestock Pipeline, Watering Facility, and Livestock Shelter Structure.
Format
In Person
Source
TTCP
Date
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Time
9:00-3:00
Training Type
Upcoming Training
Location
Spring Valley, Central MN, Bagley/Bemidji,
United States
Registration Link
Notes
Dates and Locations:
- June 3, Spring Valley
- July 29, Central Minnesota
- August 11, Bagley/Bemidji
Prerequisites:
In addition to the self paced webinars, attendees should familiarize themselves with the Practice Standards and Implementation Requirements for each facilitating practice. These can be found in Section IV the Minnesota FOTG.
- Grazing Facilitating Practices – Part 1
- Fence, Heavy Use Area Protection, Trails and Walkways, Stream Crossing
- Grazing Facilitating Practices – Part 2
- Water Well, Pumping Plant, Livestock Pipeline, Watering Facility
Training Date
-
Training Subject (new 2025)
BWSR Awards Grants for Conservation Outreach to Non-Native English-Speaking Communities
Contact: Mary Juhl
612-358-5733; mary.juhl@state.mn.us
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has selected four grant recipients for the Bridging Conservation Grant Program, which supports conservation-related outreach and education efforts to non-native English-speaking communities.
Bridging Conservation grants can be used for a wide range of activities such as translating conservation materials — including live interpretation at workshops and events, and staff time put toward related outreach initiatives.
A total of $135,000 will be awarded to four organizations:
- Lyndale Neighborhood Association
- Metro Blooms
- Midtown Greenway Coalition
- Monarch Joint Venture
“This funding will help local organizations make conservation opportunities more accessible to non-native English-speaking communities,” said BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke. “Our goal is to support local efforts that foster community knowledge and leadership, and result in long-term conservation projects.”
Eligible applicants included soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, cities, counties, townships, joint powers organizations, nonprofit organizations, Tribal Governments, and public schools.
Grant-related work must conclude by December 31, 2027.