Confluence of Stewards
Join us for an open house celebrating of the work of Minnesota Water Steward volunteers!
Newly certified Stewards, seasoned Stewards, program partners, and supporters are all welcome!
Come explore the capstone projects of graduating stewards, share your own projects, network with your fellow Stewards, and spend the evening in the good company of others working to improve the health of our waters. This is a fun and casual event with speakers, best management practice tours, and a food truck, all to celebrate Stewards and their efforts.
This event is free, but capacity is somewhat limited so please RSVP on the Freshwater website.
Minnesota Water Steward Information Sessions
Come learn what it takes to become a Water Steward! Along with submitting an application, all program applicants need to attend an information session. Anyone is welcome to attend any info session.
Information sessions for the 2023 program year (starting January 2023) are all virtual and listed below. Sessions run about 45 minutes to an hour long. You must register beforehand and you only need to attend one session.
Contact Alex Van Loh avanloh@freshwater.org with questions.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5:00 pm
Minnesota Water Steward Information Sessions
Come learn what it takes to become a Water Steward! Along with submitting an application, all program applicants need to attend an information session. Anyone is welcome to attend any info session.
Information sessions for the 2023 program year (starting January 2023) are all virtual and listed below. Sessions run about 45 minutes to an hour long. You must register beforehand and you only need to attend one session.
Contact Alex Van Loh avanloh@freshwater.org with questions.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5:00 pm
Minnesota Water Steward Information Sessions
Come learn what it takes to become a Water Steward! Along with submitting an application, all program applicants need to attend an information session. Anyone is welcome to attend any info session.
Information sessions for the 2023 program year (starting January 2023) are all virtual and listed below. Sessions run about 45 minutes to an hour long. You must register beforehand and you only need to attend one session.
Contact Alex Van Loh avanloh@freshwater.org with questions.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5:00 pm
Minnesota Water Steward Information Sessions
Come learn what it takes to become a Water Steward! Along with submitting an application, all program applicants need to attend an information session. Anyone is welcome to attend any info session.
Information sessions for the 2023 program year (starting January 2023) are all virtual and listed below. Sessions run about 45 minutes to an hour long. You must register beforehand and you only need to attend one session.
Contact Alex Van Loh avanloh@freshwater.org with questions.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5:00 pm
Minnesota Water Steward Information Sessions
Come learn what it takes to become a Water Steward! Along with submitting an application, all program applicants need to attend an information session. Anyone is welcome to attend any info session.
Information sessions for the 2023 program year (starting January 2023) are all virtual and listed below. Sessions run about 45 minutes to an hour long. You must register beforehand and you only need to attend one session.
Contact Alex Van Loh avanloh@freshwater.org with questions.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 5:00 pm
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 12:00 pm
Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 5:00 pm
Landscaping for Clean Water Design Course
After completing the Introduction to Clean Water class, you are eligible to enroll in the Landscaping for Clean Water Design Course. While the Landscaping for Clean Water program is open to anyone, the $250 cost share grants are only available to Dakota County residents and Lower Mississippi River Watershed Management Organization residents in Ramsey County.
The Landscaping for Clean Water Design Course helps residents like you create and install beautiful landscaping projects that are unique to your yard! This course is a great opportunity to learn about garden planning from the experts, whether you are interested in finding out about site design, plant selection, raingarden installation, or adding native plants to the landscape.
In 2023, the Design Course Online Learning Materials will be provided to all participants for project planning at home. In addition, we are offering three in-person Design Course options this year:
IN-PERSON DESIGN COURSE OPTIONS
- Tuesday/Thursday – April 18/20
Burnsville City Hall
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Friday – May 12
Apple Valley Municipal Center
12:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Tuesday/Thursday – June 20/22
Mendota Heights Fire Station
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
There is a $25.00 registration fee for the Design Course that includes a copy of the Blue Thumb Guide to Raingardens book, a Design Folder including aerial property maps and design tools, online instruction materials and one-on-one help.
Are you a returning Design Course participant? Register again for the Design Course and the FEE is WAIVED!
APPLY FOR A $250 GARDEN GRANT!
At the end of the Design Course you will have a complete garden project planned and ready to install. You then have the opportunity to apply for a $250 cost share grant, funded by Dakota County watershed organizations. The grant (paid at completion of project) includes in-person site visits at your property and technical assistance from our staff available to you throughout the installation process.
The 2023 grants will be awarded in three rounds, as follows:
| 2023 | Application Date | Project Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | April 26, 2023 | July 21, 2023 |
| Round 2 | May 31, 2023 | August 25, 2023 |
| Round 3 | July 12, 2023 | October 6, 2023 |
