About Clearwater River Watershed District

Mission Statement: To promote, preserve and protect water resources within the boundaries of the District in order to maintain property values and quality of life.

Our Watershed's Story

Monthly Meetings

Notice is hereby given that the Clearwater River Watershed District Board of Managers will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at the CRWD office (93 Oak Ave S, Suite 5, Annandale) starting at 6:00pm. 
​The 2020 meeting dates are as follows: January 15, February 19, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16​​​​​​, October 21, November 18, December 16. Regular items of business include:

• Presentations
• Consent agenda
• Financial report
• Old and new business as necessary

These meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the District office at the contact information listed above.

Meeting Minutes

The Latest:

2019 Water Quality Monitoring Lake Report Cards
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Grass Lake Dam Readings - updated frequently May - October each year

Project #18-1 - Clearwater Harbor | Hidden River Nitrogen Mitigation Project

CRWD's Interactive Story Map

Learn the story of our watershed!

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Next Regular CRWD Board Meeting - Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm
Agenda - available by June 15

May 20, 2020 CRWD Board Meeting Agenda & UNOFFICIAL Minutes

Due to Emergency Executive Order 20-20 issued by Governor Walz, the regular Board Meeting will be held via teleconference. Anyone wishing to participate in the call should call the District Office for instructions as to how to do so.

Algal Blooms

Do you suspect an algal bloom in your lake? While not all blooms are harmful, please report sightings by calling the District at 320-274-3935. For additional information about algal blooms published by the Minnesota Department of Health, click here.

Featured Projects

One of our primary functions is creating and maintaining water quality projects. These projects vary in scope, size, and effects, but they all share one thing in common: protecting and preserving the water resources within the District.

Water Quality Monitoring Program
The Clearwater River Watershed District has been monitoring quality of the District's water since its inception to help establish trends, set goals, determine targeted implementation of programs and projects, and evaluate effectiveness. Without the monitoring program, the District would not be able to continue its mission.

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School Section Lake Outlet Control Structure (Project # 84-1)
In response to the high water experienced in the early 1980s, CRWD was petitioned by property owners on School Section Lake to create an outlet control structure to help control the water level of School Section Lake. 

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The Story of our watershed
For Immediate Release – We are excited to release our interactive storymap, a tool designed to help tell our watershed's story. Check it our and let us know what you think!
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