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For Educators... The Elm Creek Commission is a member of a consortium called the West Metro Water Alliance (WMWA). Environmental educators from WMWA are available to implement a series of lessons on watersheds and water quality in fourth grade classrooms. The lessons have been developed to meet the Minnesota State Science Standards and will be tailored for each school. WMWA educators are also available to staff booths at environmental fairs, and to help you organize family and community outreach activities such as storm drain stenciling. Learn More: West Metro Water Alliance |
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For Businesses...
Whether you are constructing a new building, adding on, or just replacing your parking lot, this could be an ideal time to include green infrastructure to help protect and improve water quality in our lakes and streams. The Watershed Commission may be able to help with a Partnership Cost Share Grant. Rain gardens, tree trenches, porous pavement, and turf conversion are just some examples of the kinds of improvements that might be eligible for grants. Consult with your City Engineer to see if you are eligible.
Whether you are constructing a new building, adding on, or just replacing your parking lot, this could be an ideal time to include green infrastructure to help protect and improve water quality in our lakes and streams. The Watershed Commission may be able to help with a Partnership Cost Share Grant. Rain gardens, tree trenches, porous pavement, and turf conversion are just some examples of the kinds of improvements that might be eligible for grants. Consult with your City Engineer to see if you are eligible.
For Agricultural and Animal Operations...
Hennepin County Environment and Energy (HCEE), in coordination with state agencies and programs, provides funding and technical assistance to landowners managing agricultural, large lot, and rural land. HCEE also provides technical and financial support to public entities and private residents to reduce erosion and nutrient runoff from urban and rural properties. In 2013 the Hennepin Conservation District was dissolved, and its soil and water conservation district duties were transferred to Hennepin County.
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Hennepin County Natural Resources Management
Hennepin County Environment and Energy (HCEE), in coordination with state agencies and programs, provides funding and technical assistance to landowners managing agricultural, large lot, and rural land. HCEE also provides technical and financial support to public entities and private residents to reduce erosion and nutrient runoff from urban and rural properties. In 2013 the Hennepin Conservation District was dissolved, and its soil and water conservation district duties were transferred to Hennepin County.
Learn More:
Hennepin County Natural Resources Management
Minnesota Water Stewards...
Minnesota Water Stewards is a program that certifies and supports community leaders to prevent water pollution and educate community members to conserve and protect our waterways. The program is a partnership between Freshwater and participating cities, counties, watershed management organizations and non-profits (see a list of participating organizations here).
Wherever you live, you can make a real difference in the health of our waters.
Learn More:
Minnesota Water Stewards
Minnesota Water Stewards is a program that certifies and supports community leaders to prevent water pollution and educate community members to conserve and protect our waterways. The program is a partnership between Freshwater and participating cities, counties, watershed management organizations and non-profits (see a list of participating organizations here).
Wherever you live, you can make a real difference in the health of our waters.
Learn More:
Minnesota Water Stewards
