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Douglas County accepts FY 2026–27 Natural Resources Block Grant from BWSR
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 25‑94 to accept the FY 2026–27 Natural Resources Block Grant (NRBG) administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources, covering DNR shoreland, LWM, WCA, and MPCA SSTS funds; the county agreed to perform required services and minimize administrative costs.
The Douglas County Board adopted Resolution 25‑94 on Nov. 18 to accept the FY 2026–27 Natural Resources Block Grant (NRBG) administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR). The grant consolidates Department of Natural Resources shoreland, Local Water Management (LWM), Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) funds and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) grant funds into a single agreement for FY 2026 and 2027.
The resolution states Douglas County has met statutory and agency eligibility criteria and agrees to perform the services described in the grant, to minimize administrative costs, and to enter into the agreement with BWSR. The resolution cites the Laws of Minnesota 2025, First Special Session, and BWSR Board Order #25‑39 that authorizes allocation of funds. The board approved the resolution by unanimous vote.
