The SD Discovery Center announces it is receiving proposals for small watershed information projects. Applications must be received by May 15, 2009 with a project start date of July 1, 2009. Up to $5,000 may be requested. Requests should be no more than 60% of total project costs.
Projects should focus on one of the following:
- Wetlands and Watershed ecology
- TMDLs
- Nutrient and manure management (no demonstration projects)
- “Smart Growth” and low impact development
- Volunteer monitoring
- The value of keeping land in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
Projects should seek to increase:
- Knowledge and awareness of local or statewide watershed issues and concerns related to watersheds and nonpoint source pollution.
- Knowledge and awareness of urban and innovative agriculture watershed protection activities.
- Participation in activity or activities that maintain, protect or restore watersheds.
Please see the link for complete application requirements: http://www.sd-discovery.com/watershed_minigrant_RFP.shtm
Contact Anne Lewis (annelewis@sd-discovery.com) at the SD Discovery Center (605-224-8295) for more information.
