Northfield / Minnesota / United States
CRWP was founded in 1990 through the hard work of concerned citizens and through support of the Nature Conservancy, Minnesota Board of Soil and Water Resources, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. CRWP is a 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) non-profit organization ( view CRWPs IRS non-profit confirmation letter, click here ). Programs are focused on conservation, water quality monitoring, and educational opportunities. Throughout the watershed, these programs are carried out with the cooperation of volunteers, farmers, local businesses and industry, schools and colleges, and with the assistance of some 400 CRWP members.CRWPs strategic plan explains more about our organization ; our values, vision and mission ; and our program focus. Click here to view the 2009-2012 CRWP Strategic Plan ( completed May 5, 2009 ).CRWPs office is located in Northfield, Minnesota in the James Farm building on the western edge of the St. Olaf campus. We currently employ five full-time staff members supported primarily through grant funding and through member and business contributions.The IRS requires a non-profit to report financial information annually ; to view CRWPs IRS 990 summaries, please click here.The organization is directed by a 25 member Board of Directors which includes commissioners from watershed counties, representatives from watershed Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and citizen members. Current board members are listed below:
