The Clearwater River Watershed District annually appoints an advisory committee whose purpose is to assist the managers on matters of interest to the District and provide recommendations to the board on District planning and actions. Made up of District residents, the advisory committee plays an integral role in the District's overall structure. MN Statute 103D.331 governs a Watershed District's advisory committee

Charges of the Advisory Committee

1. Advise and assist the managers on all matters affecting the interests of the CRWD
2. Make recommendations to the managers on all proposed projects and improvements within the CRWD
3. Elect a chair and recorder from its membership
4. Establish a meeting schedule and meet at least annually
5. Consider issues pertinent to the functions and purposes of the CRWD
6. Review and comment on reports, minutes, activities and proposed CRWD projects
7. Report to the managers on the general content of the Advisory Committee meetings and recommendations made
8. Identify water resource issues
9. Assist in establishing program goals
10. Assist the managers in considering issues
11. Serve as a "sounding board" for the managers
12. Communicate between the CRWD and the community
13. Carry out District information and education activities
14. Collect information and data
15. Generate new ideas and approaches
16. Carry out any other delegated responsibilities from the managers

​Advisory Committee Members

​Ron Graham, Member
Ron Graham lives on Clear Lake

Phil Haataja, Member
Phil Haataja lives on Lake Marie

Orv Jonsrud, Chair
Orv Jonsrud lives on Cedar Lake

​Ron Kuechle, Member
Maine Prairie Township Supvervisor, lives near Watkins, MN

Keith Sadowsky, Member
Keith Sadowsky owns property on Lake Augusta

John Sedey, Member
John Sedey lives on Pleasant Lake

​Rose Thelen, Member
Clearwater Township Supervisor, lives near Clearwater, MN

Doug Triplett, Member
Albion Township Treasurer, lives near Annandale, MN

​Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes