Clean Water Funding
CLEAN WATER FUNDS FOR CREW LABOR - $500,000
The Legislature has directed the Board of Soil and Water Resources (BWSR) to appropriate $500,000 of the Clean Water Fund to be contracted for services with Conservation Corps Minnesota. BWSR has contracted with the Corps to provide funded labor to cities, counties, soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, metropolitan watershed management organizations and joint powers organizations of those local government units to undertake projects consistent with the mission of the Corps, the goals of the Clean Water Fund (Laws of Minnesota, Chapter 172, section 6) and grant policies adopted by BWSR.
Clean Water Funding is still available for 2013 projects
Funds are available for the purpose of protecting, enhancing and restoring water quality in lakes, rivers and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water sources from degradation. Funds are available for Conservation Corps crew labor only.
To apply: Complete and submit the Project Application with aerial photo/map of project location electronically to cleanwater@conservationcorps.org. Funds will be allocated on a first come, first served basis until all funding is awarded.
Applicant eligibility and guidelines:
Funds are available for the purpose of protecting, enhancing and restoring water quality in lakes, rivers and streams and to protect groundwater and drinking water sources from degradation. Funds are available for Conservation Corps crew labor only.
All applicants must have an approved TMDL Implementation Plan, a current watershed management plan, county comprehensive local water management plan, local surface water management plan, metro groundwater plan, surface water intake plan or well head protection plan that has been state approved and locally adopted.
Conservation Corps Clean Water Funds provide 100% of the eligible crew labor costs. Applicants are responsible for providing a 25% match of the cost with local, federal or in-kind cash value (state funds cannot be used as match). To calculate match required: Multiply number of crew days requested by $290.
Proposals should demonstrate significant, measurable project outputs to achieve water quality objectives through the implementation of best management practices. Projects that focus on retaining water on the land through native plantings (such as rain garden installation) versus habitat restoration (such as invasive species removal and herbicide application) are preferred. Practices must be of long-lasting public benefit with a minimum 10 years effective life. The Conservation Corps will give preference to projects that add value to the corpsmember experience through on-site education and work skills training.
View 2013 Clean Water Funded Projects
View 2010/2011 and 2012 Clean Water Funded Projects
Contact Tim Johnson-Grass at 651.209.9900 x18 with any questions.
Learn more about crew capabilities:
AmeriCorps field crews (ages 18-25)
Summer youth crews (ages 15-18)
NOTE: This notice of funding is NOT for summer single-placement AmeriCorps Volunteers through the Apprenticeship Academy Program. To learn about Apprenticeship Academy funding, click HERE.