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      • Annandale Wetland Treatment System
      • Kingston Wetland Feasibility Study and Restoration Project
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      • Alternative Tile Intake Project
      • Clearwater River Channel Stabilization (CCM Riparian) Project
      • Clearwater River Restoration & Protection Phase II Project
      • City of Kimball Stormwater Treatment Phase II
      • Targeted Fertilizer Application Reduction Project
      • Watkins Area Stormwater Treatment Project
      • Willow Creek (Kimball Phase I) Stormwater Retention / Reuse Project
      • Potential Future Implementation Projects
    • Bass Lake AIS Management
    • Clear Lake South Notch Weir
    • Cedar Albion Swartout Henshaw Project #06-1 >
      • CASH Project #06-1 Fish Barriers
      • CASH Project #06-1 Rough Fish Removal
      • CASH Project #06-1 Segner Pond
      • Cedar Lake Watershed Protection & Improvement Project
    • Clear Lake North V-Notch Weir
    • Clearwater Lake Milfoil Treatment
    • CRWD Bog Control Projects
    • Communal Sanitary Sewer Systems >
      • Clearwater Harbor - Hidden River Project #18-1 (Nitrogen Mitigation & Analysis Plan Implementation)
    • Lake Augusta Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • Lakes Louisa & Marie Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • Norton Avenue Basin
    • Ostmark Basin
    • Pleasant Lake Outlet Control Structure
    • Cedar Lake Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • School Section Lake Outlet Control Structure
    • Wastewater Treatment Task Force
    • Water Quality Monitoring Program
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Policy Book

The CRWD's policy book serves to compile all policies of the Clearwater River Watershed District Board of Managers. The full policy book can be viewed here, or by section by navigating the table of contents below.

Definitions
Introduction 

SECTION 100: BY-LAWS
The bylaws supplement the CRWD's Rules and Regulations, clarifying the proper conduct and procedure of the managers of the CRWD. The CRWD Bylaws are established and maintained at the discretion of the Board of Managers.

By-laws of the Clearwater River Watershed District 

SECTION 200: DATA PRACTICES & RECORDS RETENTION
The following policies have been adopted to provide standards and procedures for retention of CRWD records as well as to comply with Minnesota's Data Practices and Government Records Acts.

201. Policies and Procedures for Public Access to Documents
202. Security and Protection of Not-Public Data on Individuals
203. Private and Confidential Data - Rights of Data Subjects
204. Data Practices Advisory/ Tennessen Warning
205. Consent to Release - Request from an Individual
206. Consent to Release - Request from a Government Entity
207. Inventory of Not-Public Data on Individuals
208. Record retention schedule 

SECTION 300: DISTRICT OPERATIONS
The following policies have been adopted to provide standards for day-to-day operations and administration of the CRWD. Most are internal in nature.

301. Accounting/ Bookkeeping
302. Administration & General
303. Advisory Committee
304. Reapportionment of Benefits
305. Debit Card Policy 

SECTION 400: DRAINAGE AUTHORITY
The following policies have been adopted to provide standards for situations where the CRWD serves as the drainage authority over public drainage systems.

401. Buffer Strip Reporting
402. County Ditch #20 North Operation & Maintenance 

SECTION 500: PROJECT/ PROGRAM SPECIFIC
The following policies have been adopted to provide standards for the various projects and programs the CRWD have instituted to accomplish its mission.

501. Project Manuals
502. Agricultural Incentive Program
503. Residential/ Commercial Incentive Program
504. Project Inspection Program
505. Standards and Procedures for Bog Removal by the CRWD - updated 9/21/2022
506. CRWD Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Projects
507. Water Quality Monitoring Program 

SECTION 600: SANITARY SEWERS
The following policies have been adopted to provide standards regarding the sanitary sewer systems the CRWD owns and operates.

601. Standards for Acceptance of Communal Sanitary Sewer Facilities
602. Ownership of Components at CRWD Sewer Systems
603. Discovery of Improperly-Abandoned Septic Tanks at Clearwater Harbor
604. Elimination of a Sanitary Sewer Account for a Parcel Served by a CRWD-owned Sewer 

APPENDICIES
A. Record of Revisions
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  • Home
  • Learn About the CRWD
    • Board of Managers
    • Board Meetings
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Advisory Committee
    • Staff
    • Guiding Documents >
      • CRWD 10 Year Watershed Plan
      • CRWD Rules & Regulations
      • Policy Book
    • General Watershed Information
    • AIS Education
    • Glossary
  • Reports
    • Annual Reports
    • Audit Reports
    • CRWD Brochures
    • Total Maximum Daily Load Reports
    • Water Quality Monitoring Reports >
      • Grass Lake Dam Readings
    • Reports
  • How You Can Help
    • Incentives >
      • Agricultural Incentives
      • Residential / Commercial Incentives
      • Partnership Incentives
    • Invasive Species
    • Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs)
    • Increase your knowledge
    • Join a Lake Association
  • Projects
    • Clearwater River Chain of Lakes (1980) Restoration Project >
      • Annandale Wetland Treatment System
      • Kingston Wetland Feasibility Study and Restoration Project
    • Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Projects >
      • Alternative Tile Intake Project
      • Clearwater River Channel Stabilization (CCM Riparian) Project
      • Clearwater River Restoration & Protection Phase II Project
      • City of Kimball Stormwater Treatment Phase II
      • Targeted Fertilizer Application Reduction Project
      • Watkins Area Stormwater Treatment Project
      • Willow Creek (Kimball Phase I) Stormwater Retention / Reuse Project
      • Potential Future Implementation Projects
    • Bass Lake AIS Management
    • Clear Lake South Notch Weir
    • Cedar Albion Swartout Henshaw Project #06-1 >
      • CASH Project #06-1 Fish Barriers
      • CASH Project #06-1 Rough Fish Removal
      • CASH Project #06-1 Segner Pond
      • Cedar Lake Watershed Protection & Improvement Project
    • Clear Lake North V-Notch Weir
    • Clearwater Lake Milfoil Treatment
    • CRWD Bog Control Projects
    • Communal Sanitary Sewer Systems >
      • Clearwater Harbor - Hidden River Project #18-1 (Nitrogen Mitigation & Analysis Plan Implementation)
    • Lake Augusta Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • Lakes Louisa & Marie Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • Norton Avenue Basin
    • Ostmark Basin
    • Pleasant Lake Outlet Control Structure
    • Cedar Lake Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project
    • School Section Lake Outlet Control Structure
    • Wastewater Treatment Task Force
    • Water Quality Monitoring Program
  • Contact