GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO INSTALL A BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PROJECT IN YOUR YARD AT A VERY FRIENDLY COST!!
The LMPA grant program for all residents within the Minnewashta Watershed (see map below) is now open for applications. Projects can consist of runoff areas and/or rain gardens that retain water from running into the lake or storm sewer system, draining through soil and native vegetation filtration. Benefits are in preventing phosphorus, nitrogen, and chlorides from entering waterways, resulting in less algae development and better water quality for a natural habitat.
This is a time sensitive opportunity to obtain the cost-free installation from CCM. There may be a limited number of installation days available.
We have several potential grants involved in this opportunity and we thank all of our partners for their help and cooperation. The potential exists to receive 50% of cost in grants to help pay for your project.
- Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association(LMPA), LMPA will provide an upfront grant of $731 to cover the cost for Metro Blooms to provide consultation, design, estimate and assist in filling out the CSWCD application and City of Chanhassen LID application.
- NEW THIS YEAR, LMPA WILL ALSO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL GRANT OF 50% OF PROJECT COST NOT TO EXCEED $500!
- Resident is eligible for an additional grant that would include the cost of materials and project management by Metro Booms. This grant is through Carver County Soil & Water Conservation District (CSWCD), which can provide grant money in accordance with CSWCD grant program. Requires CSWCD Board approval and resident agreeing to a 10-year maintenance agreement. Raingardens and offshore runoff projects are not eligible for CSWCD grants.
- City of Chanhassen Low Impact Development grant (LID), Chanhassen, resident is eligible for a grant of 50% on actual costs up to $2000, maximum grant of $1000.
- Metro Blooms, provides initial design, estimate and applications completion. Metro Blooms also provides all materials, project management and installation supervision after projects are approved by CSWCD and City of Chanhassen
- Conservation Corp Minnesota (CCM) provides installation supervised by Metro Blooms. CCM days have been applied for and hope to receive approval by March 15, 2024.
Interested parties should contact the following, with approval from LMPA and CSWCD, Metro Blooms will then help with consultation, design and filling in the applications.
Seth Ristow – sristow@co.carver.mn.us, Landscape Restoration Specialist, CSWCD
Kevin Zahler – kjzahler@hotmail.com, Minnesota Water Steward, LMPA
