GREAT OPPORTUNTIY TO INSTALL A BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PROJECT IN YOUR YARD
We are pleased to announce our 2025 grant program to develop an aesthetically pleasing and environmentally sustainable project in your yard at a reduced cost. The Lake Minnewashta Preservation Association (LMPA) is offering a grant program available to all residents within the Minnewashta Watershed; please refer to the map for the boundaries of the watershed (in blue).
Runoff management projects, such as lakeshore buffers and rain gardens, are designed to prevent water from entering the lake or storm sewer systems. These initiatives effectively filter water through soil and vegetation, playing a crucial role in mitigating the pollution of waterways caused by phosphorus, nitrogen, and chlorides. This, in turn, helps reduce algae proliferation and enhances water quality for local wildlife and all lake users. Additionally, establishing buffer zones along your lakeshore can help deter geese from entering your property!
Grants are available through the CSWCD Shoreline Habitat Program, the City of Chanhassen LID program, and a $500 grant from LMPA, subject to project details and necessary approvals.
We also offer assistance with design, cost estimates, and grant applications. Residents are encouraged to undertake these projects with the support of CSWCD, LMPA, and community volunteers.
For further inquiries, please contact:
– Seth Ristow – sristow@co.carver.mn.us, Landscape Restoration Specialist, CSWCD
– Kevin Zahler – kjzahler@hotmail.com, Minnesota Water Steward, LMPA.
