MWS Application

Thank you for your interest in the Minnesota Water Stewards program! Applications for the next program year starting in January 2027 are accepted through December 15, 2026. Anyone, anywhere in Minnesota who cares for water is welcome and encouraged to apply. Please note that all applicants must also attend an information session.

Contact Alex Van Loh with questions.

Name*
First Last
Home Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone Number*
Preferred Email*
Information Session Attendance*
- I have attended an information session, or commit to attending one, prior to the start of the program.
https://minnesotawaterstewards.org/info-sessions/
I am at least 18 years or older.*
- I am 18 or older.
How did you hear about Minnesota Water Stewards?*
Why are you interested in becoming a Minnesota Water Steward?*
What changes are you hoping to effect in your community?*
As part of your certification, you select a water issue/topic for which to complete an Action Step. At this time, which topic interests you most? (Please select one. This is to gauge interest and is not binding.)*
- Agricultural Practices
- Chloride Reduction
- Climate Change
- Lake and Surface Water Protection
- PFAS
- Private Well Management
- Stormwater Management
- Using Water Wisely (conservation)
Do you have any previous experience working with water quality or quantity issues, or community engagement? (Prior experience not necessary.)
Please share any community organizations in which you participate, positions held, and relevant accomplishments. (If none, ok to skip.)
The training and much of the communications for this program will be done online. Are you comfortable learning and working in an online format?*
Do you have any conflicts with the class dates as published?
Referred by (if applicable):

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Information Sessions

Training Schedule

Online Course

What do Minnesota Water Stewards Do?

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Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District