This project will build the first comprehensive list of Minnesota moths and butterflies. Information gained through surveys and outreach efforts will inform land managers and inspire public appreciation.
River Watch (RW) enhances watershed understanding and awareness for tomorrow’s decision-makers through direct hands-on, field-based experiential watershed science. High School based teams throughout the Minnesota River Basin participate in a variety of unique and innovative watershed engagement opportunities such as Water Quality Monitoring and Macroinvertebrate surveys that are suited to their school, community, and watershed needs.
BWSR will administer funding to eligible County projects that provide funds and other assistance to low income property owners to upgrade or replace Noncompliant Septic Systems. BWSR will also manage annual reporting completed by each County.
The Chippewa River Watershed planning partnership has based its comprehensive watershed management plan (CWMP) on six planning regions. Each planning region has a list of prioritized and targeted resource concerns, measurable goals, and implementation actions. Implementation actions will be focused based on the CWMP on the highest and medium priority practices in locations within each planning region, which were prioritized based on local concerns, programs, etc.