Community Development
HRDC Community Development staff work on projects to improve the lives of residents in the Headwaters Region by addressing critical issues in collaboration with cities, counties, townships, state agencies, businesses, and others.
Sustainability and Clean Energy
Increasing access to energy efficiency and renewable energy is essential for creating a sustainable future and combating climate change. This can be achieved through education that raises awareness about energy conservation and the benefits of clean energy. Providing technical assistance helps communities adopt energy-efficient technologies, while financial support makes renewable energy solutions more accessible. By promoting supportive policies and global cooperation, we can ensure widespread adoption of clean energy, reducing our environmental impact and building a more sustainable world.
For more information about what we offer or grant opportunities please visit the link below.
Dan Anderson
Economic Development Specialist
danerson@hrdc.org
218-333-6545
Community Action Plan Development
Developing pragmatic, achievable, and sustainable action steps for communities to incorporate into their day-to-day activities.
Dan Anderson
Economic Development Specialist
danerson@hrdc.org
218-333-6545
Northwest Emergency Communication Board
The Northwest Emergency Communication Board is one of seven Emergency Communication Boards that provide a local governance on matters related to emergency communication. The Northwest region includes 14 counties, two tribal entities, and one city.
The HRDC works as a fiscal agent for the NW ECB, provides administrative support, and assists with grant writing.
Sean Moran
Loan Officer
Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)
North Country Health Alliance (NCHA) is a collaborative that works together with local public health departments in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard and Lake of the Woods counties. NCHA implements the Minnesota Department of Health’s Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) in the North Country. NCHA is working to change policies, systems and environments so healthy choices are possible where our residents live, work, learn and play.
NCHA and SHIP work in our region to create partnerships that lead to increased access to healthy foods and active living while decreasing commercial tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. These efforts have led to more workplace, school and community settings having fresh fruits and vegetables available to their employees and students as well as increased opportunities for physical activity. There are safer pathways for walking and biking and more environments that have become smoke-free.
This is North Country Health Alliance's (NCHA) 11th year as a Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grantee. This past year, NCHA worked with 32 partner sites in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard and Lake of the Woods counties. These partners helped make active living, healthy eating and tobacco-free living easier and more accessible for all residents. If you are interested in knowing more about SHIP, please click the link to access the SHIP Annual Report.
Dan Anderson
Economic Development Specialist
danerson@hrdc.org
218-333-6545