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Environmental Policy Board (EPB) 5. 1. <br /> Meeting Date: 09/19/2022 <br /> By: Chris Anderson, Community <br /> Development <br /> Information <br /> Title: <br /> Lawns to Legumes Program <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> The purpose of this case is to highlight a program known as Lawns to Legumes and to seek support to promote this <br /> in an upcoming issue of the Ramsey Resident newsletter. This program is offered through a partnership between the <br /> Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), Metro Blooms, and Blue Thumb -Planting for Clean Water and is <br /> focused on creating pollinator friendly plantings in residential lawns. <br /> Observations/Alternatives: <br /> The Lawns to Legumes program includes an opportunity for Individual Support Grants for Minnesota residents to <br /> be reimbursed up to $350 in costs associated with establishing pollinator habitat in their yard. Current funding <br /> applications will be accepted through January 18, 2023. Priority areas have been identified and the majority of <br /> Ramsey is within Priority Area 1 (highest priority). If the Environmental Policy Board is supportive, Staff will work <br /> to include information about this program in the November/December Ramsey Resident as well as on the City's <br /> website. There is no direct involvement by the City and no cost to the City either. This would simply be to promote <br /> the program and provide information to the residents. <br /> Attached to this case is a document containing links for additional background on this program. <br /> Funding Source: <br /> This case is being handled as part of Staffs regular duties. <br /> Action: <br /> Based on discussion. <br /> Attachments <br /> Lawns to Legumes Program Links <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 09/14/2022 03:14 PM <br /> Form Started By:Chris Anderson Started On:09/06/2022 02:54 PM <br /> Final Approval Date:09/14/2022 <br />