2017 - Enhanced Shared Technical Services Part 1 (Area 1 - Red River Valley Conservation Service Area)
This non-competitive CWF grant program invests in building the capacity of Nonpoint Engineering Assistance (Technical Service Area) Joint Powers Boards to increase the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.
Marcey Westrick
The Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1ST Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 2, Section 7(c), appropriated Clean Water Funds (CWF) to the Board for targeted local resource protection and enhancement grants and statewide program enhancements for technical assistance.
Grant followed an approved workplan, with activities focused on increasing the capacity of soil and water conservation districts to provide technical and engineering assistance to landowners.
Funds used to provide professional development of common communication, outreach, media and promotional materials including graphic design and print, web and social media; TSA staff training expenses, professional services, field supplies, insurances, postage, telecommunication, equipment repair and maintenance; GIS specialist; and contracted engineering services.
LOCAL LEVERAGED FUNDS