SMALL CHANGES. DEEP ROOTS. IMPROVED WATER QUALITY.

WHAT: Up to $500 reimbursement to improve water quality within the watershed, either directly or through targeted education and outreach. Examples include: native plantings, buffer strips, water spout diversions & rain barrels, and turf replacement.

WHO: Residents, farmers, homeowners associations, schools, nonprofits, and businesses.

WHAT: Up to $1000 reimbursement to improve the quality of shoreline habitat within the watershed, either directly or in close proximity to shorelines. Examples include: native plantings, buffer strips, tree and shrub plantings, and in-lake wood placement.

WHO: Residents, homeowners associations, and businesses.

WHAT: A competitive grant offering funding of up to 75% of approved costs for highly ranked projects with a maximum of $8,000. Eligible projects must improve water quality in the watershed district. Examples include: shoreline restorations, wetland restorations, raingardens, and/or labor conducted by an approved contractor.

WHO: Residents, homeowner associations, schools, non-profits, and businesses

WHAT: Landowners who meet the criteria outlined in this program can receive payments of up to $300/yr. Criteria include the presence of high quality natural resources, compliance with all District rules and local ordinances, and shoreline or streambank buffers where applicable. Contact the District for the full criteria list.

WHO: Residential land owners