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Native plants surround the pond in front of Capitol Region Watershed District's office

25th Anniversary Celebration!

Friday, September 22, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.


Please join us at our 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, September 22, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a short program followed by food, drinks, music, and artmaking.

- Enjoy Thai Thai Street Food, Burning Brother Brewing beverages (including non-alcoholic drinks), and cupcakes for each guest on us with RSVP.  

- Make your own Mosaic on a Stick with Lori Greene.
- Explore the natural ink play station with Kimberly Boustead.
- Craft a kids' maraca with Women's Drum Center.

- Women's Drum Center will offer performances and participatory drumming.
- Our Sacred Water video and photography by InProgress will be on display in our lobby.
- Seitu Jones and an artist-naturalist will give (dry land) tours of the artARK, a floating platform for artistic and scientific exploration of the Mississippi River. 
 
You can find more event details and RSVP in the link below. 

Above photo: CRWD's pocket park by Corey Gaffer © Gaffer Photography
25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, September 22
People install plants in a mulched garden in front of a sign for Hampden Square Apartments and Townhomes

2024 Partner Grant Applications are Open

CRWD Partner Grants fund programs and projects led by community, arts and environmental organizations, schools, faith-based groups and cities that increase clean water knowledge and actions. 

All proposed projects must serve residents within CRWD’s boundaries. Visit the About CRWD page and scroll down to view a map of the District. Partner Grants are awarded once per year in December, and awards range from $5,000 to $20,000. 2023 Partner Grant applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2023. 

2023 grant programs included environmental learning, youth internships, performances, and community outreach initiatives. 

Visit the link below to learn more and apply. 

Above photo: Residents of Hampden Square helped design and plant rain gardens with Metro Blooms, supported by a recent Partner Grant. 

Partner Grants

Partner Grants Information Session 

Friday, October 6, from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a presentation and conversation about our Partner Grants program. Learn about the work and goals of CRWD, requirements for submitting eligible and competitive grant proposals, and program updates. All prospective grantees are strongly encouraged to attend to ensure you have all the information needed to submit your 2024 application.

Organizational staff that would be appropriate to attend include leadership, grant writers, and program staff. Attendees can join in person at CRWD or online via Microsoft Teams.

Learn more and register at the link below. 

Partner Grants Information Session

CRWD Watershed Steward Awards Nominations

CRWD is accepting nominations for the 2023 Watershed Steward Awards to honor individuals and organizations that exemplify watershed stewardship through activities or projects that show a commitment to help protect, manage and improve our lakes and the Mississippi River.

To nominate an individual or organization, please complete the Watershed Steward Nomination Form on the page linked below. All nominations are due by November 2, 2023.

Above photo: MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Interns, 2022 Young Watershed Steward Award

Watershed Steward Awards

2023 Right Track WaterCorps Internship

In June 2023, we launched our inaugural WaterCorps Internship. Our goal with the program is to provide practical experience to young people interested in water resources careers. We hired for the WaterCorps internship through the City of Saint Paul’s Right Track program. The program offers summer internships with beneficial exposure and professional development opportunities to young people in Saint Paul who live in a cost-burdened household or have a barrier to employment.

We welcomed two incredible young people as our 2023 WaterCorps Interns, Edric and Isabella. During their time with CRWD, they shadowed all five of our divisions. As part of their work with the Communications and Engagement division, we asked them to write a blog about their experience with CRWD. Check it out in the link below. 

2023 Right Track WaterCorps Internship

Minnesota Water Stewards

Minnesota Water Stewards is a volunteer program designed to equip community members with the knowledge and skills needed to improve water health at the grassroots level.

Want to join this stellar group and make a difference for water quality? Sign up for a virtual information session to learn more about the program and how to apply in the link below.

Minnesota Water Stewards Info Sessions

CRWD Meetings and Events

 
 Please check the event calendar for more details about each meeting or event.
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Wednesday, September 20
Board of Managers Meeting 6:00 p.m.
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Friday, September 22
CRWD 25th Anniversary Celebration 4:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 4
Board of Managers Workshop and Meeting 5:00 p.m.
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Friday, October 6
Partner Grant Info Session 12:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 11
Community Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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See all CRWD Meetings and Events

Community Events

 
Check out upcoming community events from CRWD's partners. Please view event links for details. Some events require registration or admission fees.
*CRWD staff or volunteers will be at this event! 

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MN SEED Project Seed Collection at CRWD*
Sunday, September 17
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at CRWD
This event is ticketed. To get $5 off when registering, CRWD residents can use the promo code: bergamot 
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Como Lake Walking Tour 2*
Monday, September 18
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Como Lakeside Pavilion
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Como Lake Cleanup 
Saturday, September 23
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Como Lake Pavilion
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Marydale Festival
Saturday, September 23
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Marydale Park
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Saint Paul Snow Summit 
Saturday, October 14
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Dale Street Municipal Garage
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595 Aldine Street
Saint Paul, MN 55104

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