Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
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Stewardship Fund
Administrative Reference Information
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Stewardship Fund Program Water pollution comes from many different sources, including our everyday activities. How we care for our yards and grounds, wash and maintain our cars, and even dispose of pet waste can contribute to water pollution in the Mississippi River. The hard surfaces of our driveways, sidewalks, and pathways increase the amount of stormwater entering the stormdrains. There are many choices we can make to reduce these harmful impacts on water quality.Become a partner organization with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) by applying for a Stewardship Fund grant to work together to improve water quality in the MWMO. The MWMO includes parts of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, the City of Saint Anthony Village, and Lauderdale. View the MWMO boundaries. Projects funded through the Stewardship Fund Program should achieve the following:1) Improve water quality or improve water and natural resource management Projects may reduce pollution (both point and non-point source) entering surface and groundwater, prevent flooding, lessen the effects of drought, increase the capacity of the watershed to store water, and/or restore or maintain habitat and native plant communities. 2) Build community understanding, knowledge, and initiative related to water and natural resource issues and solutions Projects should educate and engage people in the watershed regarding watershed issues, resulting in awareness and changed behaviors. Organizations receiving grants will increase their capacity to lead and promote water quality efforts. $250,000 is available annually through three types of grants: • Mini Grants up to $2,000 • Planning Grants up to $10,000
• Action Grants up to $50,000
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