Projects that funding could apply for:

  • Native Prairie Restoration
  • Shoreline Stabilization
  • Rain Garden Installation
  • Best Management Practices (BPM's)
  • Clean Water Assistance Projects
  • Shoreland Improvement Projects
  • Animal Waste Management
  • Irrigation Water Management

Financial Reports:

2010 CWF Assistance Mid Year Report

2010 FWQMG CWF & General Fund Mid Year Report

 

 
Clean Water Fund

 On November 4, 2008, Minnesota voters approved the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the constitution to: protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.

The Amendment increases the sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percent on taxable sales, starting July 1, 2009, continuing through 2034.  Of those funds, approximately 33 percent will be dedicated to a Clean Water Fund to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater, with at least five percent of the fund targeted to protect drinking water sources.



If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Mike McMillin at the Benton SWCD office (320) 968-5300 Ext. 3.