Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation

Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation is a U.S. government entity registered to receive federal awards since December 2008. As a state government organization, it focuses on environmental conservation and education initiatives in northern Minnesota. The entity provides a wide range of services to the federal government through federal grant awards, primarily in the areas of environmental protection, conservation, and education. These services include implementing large-scale environmental projects, conducting community outreach and education programs, and collaborating with various partners to address environmental challenges. Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation's work aims to increase environmental literacy, improve decision-making skills, and foster community engagement in environmental preservation and protection activities in the region.

Recent federal grant awards showcase the diverse range of services provided by Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation. In August 2024, they received a Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service to address fish passage and spawning habitat connectivity issues by replacing existing culverts. This project involves partnerships with the Park Rapids Department of Natural Resources Fisheries, the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Conservation, townships, and lake associations. In July 2024, they were awarded a $130,667 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental Education Grants Program (CFDA 66.951) to implement a two-year environmental education project in northern Minnesota. This project aims to support teachers, integrate environmental concepts with cone collecting activities, empower lower-income and rural communities, and establish volunteer groups for ongoing environmental education. Additionally, in October 2021, they received a Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service to empower citizens in protecting high-quality fisheries in Minnesota's lakes. Hubbard County Soil & Water Conservation also participates in sub-awards, such as creating lake plans, conducting community outreach, promoting strategic foreland protection, and providing technical assistance for forest management in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.