Member Benefits

Thank you for your interest in MN Waters.  There are many benefits of membership.  Whether you’re an association, individual, business, government agency or partner non-profit, membership opens the door to a whole new source of support and information.  Join now and start enjoying the benefits of your tax deductible membership today!

Association Member Benefits for Lake Associations, River Groups, COLA s (Coalitions of Lake Associations, LARAs (Lake and River Associations, LIDs (Lake Improvement Districts), or other volunteer citizen groups working for lakes or rivers.)

Association membership includes member benefits for up to three association members.

  • The quarterly, printed MN Waters newsletter.  Each issue provides best management practices, funding sources, articles for reprinting in your own newsletter, valuable on-line resources and more
  • The Confluence, a monthly e-newsletter with connections to lake and river news, training opportunities, funding opportunities, networking events, and more.
  • Opportunities to receive a MN Waters’ grant (in 2009, we awarded $35,000 to seven citizen-led groups across Minnesota!)
  • Reduced-cost individual memberships for all association members
  • Registration discounts for MN Waters conferences, summits, and workshops
  • Discounts on MN Waters publications and logo items
  • Your association’s name and a “live link” to your group’s website on the MN Waters website
  • Low-cost, user-friendly website hosting for your association
  • Notification of grant opportunities offered by a wide range of state and national organizations
  • Complimentary telephone and email consultations for answers and assistance with your questions
  • Referrals to the expert advice, agency help, and funding sources your group needs

 Individual Member Benefits

  • The quarterly, printed MN Waters newsletter
  • The Confluence, a monthly e-newsletter
  • MN Waters window decal to display your love for our state’s lakes and rivers
  • Registration discounts for MN Waters conferences, summits, and workshops
  • Discounts on MN Waters publications and logo items
  • Complimentary telephone and email consultations for answers, assistance, and the referrals you need
  • A wealth of information, resources and news on the MN Waters website
  • Connections to a statewide network of  like-minded citizens who are working for the health of their lake or stream

Corporation/Business

  • The quarterly, printed MN Waters newsletter
  • Reduced-cost print and electronic advertising opportunities
  • The Confluence, a monthly e-newsletter
  • Registration discounts for MN Waters conferences, summits, and workshops
  • Discounts on MN Waters publications and logo items
  • Listing in our the spring newsletter as a supporting donor (Benefactor $250 level and higher)

Government or Non-Profit Partner

  • The quarterly, printed MN Waters newsletter
  • The Confluence, a monthly e-newsletter sent to your designated contact
  • Opportunities to receive a MN Waters’ grant
  • Registration discounts for MN Waters conferences, summits, and workshops
  • Discounts on MN Waters publications and logo items