Reporting Profile: DNR Shoreland

Grant Description

The Natural Resources Block Grant (NRBG) is a composite of base grants available to local government units that help them implement programs designed to protect and improve water resources. The DNR Shoreland grant is used for the administration of state approved Shoreland management programs. It is administered at the state level by the Department of Natural Resources to promote wise development of shorelands in order to preserve and enhance the quality of surface waters, preserve the economic values of shorelands, and ensure the wise use of water and related resources. Grant recipients must have a DNR approved shoreland ordinance.

Grant agreements allow recipients of the Natural Resources Block Grant to “flex” spending of the grant allocation across the Local Water Management, Wetland Conservation Act, and Shoreland grants.

DNR Shoreland program details can be found on DNR's website. DNR Shoreland program questions should be addressed to Kathleen Metzger at the DNR at kathleen.metzker@state.mn.us. eLINK reporting and grant questions should be directed to your Board Conservationist.
 

Reporting Overview

Grant recipients are required to report on grant outcomes, activities, and accomplishments in eLINK according to the requirements outlined in the grant agreement and BWSR’s Grants Administration Manual.  The NRBG Shoreland grant does not require a workplan. Expenses should be reported in eLINK, and a description of how the funds were used should be entered in the Results field.  The full amount of this grant is typically paid to the grantee upon execution of the NRBG grant agreement or, in the case of the second year of a biennial grant agreement, will be paid after July 1 of the second fiscal year.

Resources

DNR Shoreland Activity Annual Report