Landscaping for Clean Water Workshops

Burnsville is pleased to be a part of the Landscaping for Clean Water program - a workshop series for residents to learn about rain gardens, shoreline restorations and native gardens. Attend this FREE workshop to learn how to design, install and maintain a project in your very own yard.

These projects are beautiful ways to landscape and also positively impact water quality in your neighborhood.

Workshops are taught by experts from the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and are open to all Dakota County residents.

The 2023 Workshops are Right Around the Corner...

Register today for the Introduction and Design courses:

To be eligible for $1,000 in grant funding,* Burnsville residents should register for one of the following INTRO courses:

Tuesday, March 7 (virtual)
or, Monday, April 3 (Eagan City Hall)

After taking the intro course, sign up for the DESIGN courses held at Burnsville City Hall:

April 18 and April 20, 2023, 6 p.m. (must attend both)

Registration and all workshop dates & details can be found at www.dakotaswcd.org

Grants Available for Eligible Projects

The Dakota County SWCD and City both offer grant opportunities:

Attendees of the workshop series are eligible to apply for the SWCD's $250 grant!
Burnsville residents can apply for the City’s Neighborhood Water Resources Enhancement Grant of up to $1,000 for qualified projects.
- Workshop attendance not required, but encouraged to strengthen your project and grant application.
- *Because the City's grant deadline is early May, we recommend attending the early workshop classes (March and April) so you have completed the courses with enough time to finish your application!