Local Groups
Groups
Hmong American Farmers Association
The Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA) is a farmer‑led nonprofit that helps Hmong American farmers build economic stability by improving land access, expanding markets, and providing training through its cooperative farm and food hub.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
The Minnesota DNR conserves and manages the state’s natural resources while providing outdoor recreation opportunities, working with citizens to protect land, water, fish, wildlife, and forests for a sustainable future.
Friends of the Mississippi River
Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) engages people to protect, restore, and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region, offering volunteer opportunities, advocacy, and conservation programs that help keep the river healthy. [fmr.org]
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
The Iowa DNR protects Iowa’s air, land, water, wildlife, and state parks while promoting conservation and outdoor recreation. Formed in 1986, it manages natural resources and enforces environmental laws to benefit current and future generations.
Missouri Department of Conservation
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) protects and manages the state’s fish, forests, and wildlife and helps people connect with nature. Founded in 1936, it oversees conservation areas, enforces wildlife rules, and uses science to keep ecosystems healthy.
The Wetlands Initiative
The Wetlands Initiative is a nonprofit restoring wetlands across the Midwest. They restore natural areas, improve water quality, and help wildlife thrive—all while partnering with farmers and communities to make clean water solutions practical and sustainable. Their projects turn old industrial sites and farmland into vibrant ecosystems that benefit both nature and people.
Bad Axe Watershed Stewards
Formed through Wisconsin’s Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program, this group unites farmers, conservationists, and community members to promote sustainable land and water practices. Their efforts include streambank restoration, cover cropping, nutrient management, and flood mitigation, often in partnership with the Valley Stewardship Network.
Valley Stewardship Network
Staying true to their mission of “Connect to Protect,” this group is committed to collaboration among landowners, farmers, municipalities, conservation groups, and other stakeholders across regional watersheds.
Coon Creek Community Watershed Council
This community-led group was formed after the 2021 flood to unite local residents, farmers, and professionals around flood and climate resilience. They use research and data to guide conservation, land management, and education efforts to build a healthier, more resilient watershed through collaboration and innovation.
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