Contact: Mary Juhl
612-358-5733; mary.juhl@state.mn.us
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has selected four grant recipients for the Bridging Conservation Grant Program, which supports conservation-related outreach and education efforts to non-native English-speaking communities.
Bridging Conservation grants can be used for a wide range of activities such as translating conservation materials — including live interpretation at workshops and events, and staff time put toward related outreach initiatives.
A total of $135,000 will be awarded to four organizations:
- Lyndale Neighborhood Association
- Metro Blooms
- Midtown Greenway Coalition
- Monarch Joint Venture
“This funding will help local organizations make conservation opportunities more accessible to non-native English-speaking communities,” said BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke. “Our goal is to support local efforts that foster community knowledge and leadership, and result in long-term conservation projects.”
Eligible applicants included soil and water conservation districts, watershed districts, watershed management organizations, cities, counties, townships, joint powers organizations, nonprofit organizations, Tribal Governments, and public schools.
Grant-related work must conclude by December 31, 2027.