It was established in 1967 by the authority of the state legislature, and is run by a voluntary Board of Managers along with paid staff. The Cynthia Krieg Memorial Watershed Stewardship Fund was established by the MCWD in 2000 in memory of Cynthia Krieg, whose life exemplified dedication to community service and natural resource protection. This fund encourages and supports community service initiatives to protect water quality and promote public awareness of nonpoint source pollution abatement.
Grant period is one year.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a community service component, promoting civic involvement by youth, families, and other citizens. Storm drain stenciling Water quality monitoring, sampling or other environmental indicator monitoring Erosion control projects such as plantings. Development of educational sites and exhibits demonstrating water quality protection principles. Vegetated buffer zones, especially along waterways, lakes, ponds or wetlands. Public education such as posters, flyers, videos, festivals, public service announcements, exhibits, booths at public events, etc.