St. Paul The Minnesota DNR is making $165,000 available to local conservation organizations interested in working on water control structures on wildlife management areas throughout the state.

The funds, available through the Heritage Enhancements Grants
Program, will cover the cost of adding or restoring water control
structures, fish barriers, dikes, and related inlets and outlets
that enhance existing wetland habitat.

A grant application and information package is available by
calling Leslie Tannahill at (651) 284-0584 or via e-mail at
leslie.tannahill@dnr.state.mn.us. Completed grant applications are
due April 30. Work covered under these grants must be completed by
June 30, 2004.