How to Get the Community Water Cost-Share / Plant Grant Rebate

What you get

Reimburses up to 75% of approved costs, to a maximum of $8,000, for native plantings, shoreline restorations, and rain gardens. Open to residents within the district (Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District; last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to 75% of cost, up to $8,000

Are you eligible?

• Be a Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District customer
• Property located in: Forest Lake, Wyoming, Scandia, Chisago City, Stacy
• Property within the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District
• Native planting, shoreline restoration, or rain garden

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.