WHAT YOU CAN DO

Our water resources are vitally important to our health, to our economies, and to our senses. You can help maintain and improve the quality of our lakes, streams, and groundwater by keeping shorelines neat and free from debris, by always being aware of the consequences of your actions. Simple things, such as overfertilizing your lawn, removing vegetation from a slope, running crop rows in the wrong direction, picking cattails, filling a marshy spot, spilling gas and oil from an outboard motor, or taking more than your limit of game fish might seem insignificant, but when added together, can cause damage to our precious waters.

The Watershed District is not in the business of denying your rights to use your property, but it would like to help you accomplish your goals without damage to the environment or to neighboring or downstream properties. If you have questions please call Administrator Merle Anderson at 320-202-0554.