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BWSR's Strategic Plan was developed using a transparent, participatory engagement process.

RIM 1W1P is now out of funding for new applications.

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History

In 1994, eleven joint powers boards (JPBs) of SWCDs were established in conjunction with establishment of the Agricultural Best Management Practices Loan Program and Clean Water Partnership Loan Program, which utilize funding from the State Revolving Fund. Accelerated technical assistance was identified as a critical need for program implementation. The Legislature appropriated money from the state's General Fund to BWSR to create what became the Non-Point Engineering Assistance Program (NPEAP).

BWSR Board Meeting Notice

Wednesday, April 22, 2026:

RIM Contacts

• Identifies RIM topics and their main BWSR contact person
• Are you a landowner interested in RIM easements? Contact your local SWCD
• SWCD or other LGU with general questions?

Below are statewide and program-specific geospatial resources related to RIM programs. This  list includes shapefiles needed in order to submit RIM applications and complete scoresheets for each program.  

Below is a list of RIM Easement Programs based on whether they are focused on protection of land followed by ecological restoration or focused on protection of existing natural resources. Click the name of each program to learn more. To identify for which program a parcel of land is eligible, you may find the location using:  

The RIM Interactive Map displays existing easement boundaries and lists eligible RIM programs for locations after they are manually selected. There is a search by address and township/section/range feature within the map tool. A static PDF map of RIM easements may be found here (Updated June 2025).