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Grant funding supports nongovernmental organizations and tribal governments’ efforts to protect and restore Minnesota’s lakes and rivers
April 27, 2023
St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has selected seven applicants to receive Clean Water Funds through the pilot Clean Water Legacy Partners Grant Program.
Awarded applicants:
More information about awarded proposals can be found on the awards page.
“Clean water is vital to the health and well-being of the people who call Minnesota home,” said BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke. “This pilot program provides funding opportunities to important conservation groups and expands partnerships for clean water.”
A total of $1 million from the Clean Water Fund was available to nongovernmental organizations and tribal government applicants. More than 20 applications were received between Nov. 17, 2022, and Feb. 15, 2023. Funded projects include streambank and shoreline restoration, community engagement for water protection, and working with agricultural producers to protect and restore water quality.
About the Minnesota Clean Water Fund Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment in 2008 in part to protect, enhance, and restore habitat, lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater. The Clean Water Fund receives 33% of the sales tax revenue generated by the Legacy Amendment. More information about the Clean Water Fund is available here.
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