Serving 12 counties of the Upper Minnesota River basin including Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Pope, Renville, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, and Yellow Medicine.
The University of Minnesota West Central Partnership is a citizen-driven Board of Directors working with citizens in the watershed to create and sustain healthy ecosystems, strong local economies and vibrant, self-reliant communities. Its mission--
launching education and research that help people understand and achieve sustainability in their region--supports projects that demonstrate public purpose and builds partnerships with citizens of the watershed to local assets and University of Minnesota research and educational resources.
