$$ for water-friendly projects

Rain gardens, rain barrels, trash pick-ups, green roofs, information brochures — these are all potential projects that residents, organizations, businesses and schools may be able to fund in part with a Capitol Region Watershed District cost-sharing grant.

The District covers 40 square miles in Ramsey County (a map is available as a pdf at their web site), and is offering cost-sharing grants of up to $2,000 for watershed residents to implement projects or programs with goals to: improve water quality by decreasing stormwater runoff; create and carry out water quality education programs; or preserve native plant and wildlife communities affected by lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Applicants provide a 1-to-1 match of cash or in-kind services. Only new projects will be considered and grant funding is on a reimbursement basis.

CRWD accepts applications throughout the year. Contact Capitol Region Watershed District for a complete application packet: 651-644-8888.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near Broadway bridge, North Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.