Cost-share programs for river-friendly landscaping

raingarden plugs

Since river-friendly landscaping brings great benefits to communities, you might be able to find grants and funding for the installation of raingardens, native gardens, permeable pavers and other stormwater management practices. We recommend checking your watershed district, management organization and conservation district websites for information.

Here are a few specific resources to look into:

Landscape for the river

Dig into more tips to help protect the river right from your own backyard.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis
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34th to 36th Streets & West River Parkway Minneapolis
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Mississippi River Gorge, Minneapolis and St. Paul

Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.