Disasters and emergency legislative funding occur frequently and usually unpredictably. These characteristics require a standard operating procedure for BWSR staff and LGUs to follow to optimize efficiencies, responsiveness, and legislative appropriations. In the event of a disaster, the program policy will provide BWSR staff and LGUs the needed implementation information and related processes of BWSR and other state and federal assistance providers.
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: BWSR Conference Room 100, 520 Lafayette Rd North, St. Paul, MN 55155
This document outlines the step-by-step process for external users to respond to a Request for Interest (RFI) through the eLINK system.
BWSR offers a variety of competitive grant programs. These funds may be appropriated through the Clean Water Fund, Lessard Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, the general fund, or direct appropriations.
When funding opportunities are available through BWSR, opportunities to submit competitive requests will be listed on this page.
The Performance Review and Assistance Program (PRAP) grants are available to agencies within BWSR's local government unit (LGU) delivery system—240 Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Watershed Districts, Water Management Organizations, and Counties—that desire to improve their performance or operational effectiveness. The need-based grants are intended to assist partners with organizational improvement and can include activities such as staff capacity assessment, strategic planning, conflict resolution, and reorganization.
Important: these forms are updated frequently. Please return to this page for a current version of the forms each time you use them.
This document is intended to guide new staff through introductory training during their first 90 days on the job.
These Training Tracks are a collection of resources pertaining to specific skills. Each Track is a structured guide outlining training recommendations categorized by skill level.
These Training Series are a collection of resources pertaining to specific practices. They are currently available for the most commonly requested training needs identified through the Individual Development Plan process, but additional offerings will be available in the future.
We need your help to keep these trainings up to date. Each Training Series contains links to other training offerings and resources, both internal and external. If a link is broken, outdated, or just isn't working right please let us know!
This training will enable field staff involved in project applications, the design, or the construction of wetland restorations to have a solid understanding of the science and methods used. Types of implementation will include mostly basic components such as scrapes, ditch plugs, and small embankments. NRCS and SWCD staff that follow up this training with experience on actual projects should be able to pursue Job Approval Authority for the phase(s) they work on.
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