The Re-Invest in Minnesota (RIM) Handbook is a resource for local staff and BWSR staff that conveys program policy, guidelines, and procedures related to the RIM program
- BWSR Reinvest in Minnesota Handbook (pdf)
- RIM Food Plot Guidance (pdf)
- SWCD-TitleProcessingGuide (pdf)
Table of Contents
1. RIM Reserve Eligibility Information
2. Landowner Eligibility Types
3. Easement Acquisition: Processing Framework
4. Easement Acquisition Flowchart
5. Application Stage
6. Agreement Stage
a. Conservation Easement Agreement
b. Conservation Plan Development
c. Practice Specifications
d. Flowage Easements
7. Easement Stage/Title Insurance
a. Title Insurance Procedures
b. Severed Mineral Rights Policy and Procedure
c. Specimen Title Insurance Policy
8. Conservation Plan Implementation
9. Conservation Plan Amendments
10. Easement Site Inspection
11. Non-Compliance/Violation Procedures
12. Ownership Changes
13. Easement Alterations