Go back to Habitat Friendly Utilities Program page
A key aspect of the BWSR Habitat Friendly Utility Program is to provide technical assistance for the establishment and enhancement of utility projects through collaboration with the conservation community. This webpage provides key resources.
Project Planning Assessment Form (updated 12-2023) (pdf)
Established Project Assessment Form (updated 12-2023) (pdf)
Monitoring Form & Meander Survey Guide (updated 02-2021) (pdf)
Sample Habitat Friendly Solar Planting Plan Specifications (pdf)
Guidance for Developing a Vegetation Establishment and Management Plan (pdf)
Local Government Solar Toolkits: The Great Plains Institute has developed toolkits for planning, zoning, and permitting of solar projects for Minnesota and other Midwest states.