Clearwater River Watershed District
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    • Clearwater River Chain of Lakes (1980) Restoration Project >
      • Annandale Wetland Treatment System
      • Kingston Wetland Feasibility Study and Restoration Project
      • Lake Augusta Aeration Project
      • Lake Augusta Erosion Control Project
      • 1980 Monitoring Program
      • Non-Point Source Pollution Abatement (TCCP) Project
      • Upper Lakes Aeration and Mechanical Fish Removal
      • Watkins Wetland Isolation Project
      • Watkins Wetland Treatment System
      • Replacement Projects for Aerators
    • 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 North V-Notch Weir
    • Clear Lake South Notch Weir
    • Clear Lake IESF
    • 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
    • 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
  • Programs
    • Water Quality Monitoring Program
    • Invasive Species
    • AIS Education >
      • 2025 AIS Forum
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    • Project Reports
    • Total Maximum Daily Load Reports
    • Water Quality Monitoring Reports >
      • Grass Lake Dam Readings
    • Project Inspection Reports
  • Lake Report Cards
  • How You Can Help
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​Water Quality Monitoring Program

The Clearwater River Watershed District has been monitoring quality of the District's water since it's inception. Water quality monitoring is the backbone of the District's water management plans, programs, and projects. The District monitors to establish trends, set goals, determine targeted implementation of programs and projects, and evaluate their effectiveness. Without the monitoring program, the District would not be able to continue its mission.

As part of the Cedar, Albion, Swartout, Henshaw Project #06-1, the District has established a water quality monitoring program specifically designed for this sub-watershed. This program's goals are similar to the large monitoring program listed above, but is focused only on Lakes Cedar, Albion, Swartout, Henshaw, and their surrounding watersheds.

To see the results of the monitoring programs the District operates, check out our Water Quality Monitoring Reports.

Also, the results from the District's monitoring program are sent to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for inclusion in their Environment Database. Check it out at: MPCA EDA.
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field staff sampling a lake on a canoe
field staff taking water samples on a stream
sampling boat tied to dock overlooking lake
monitoring equipment including secchi disk, van dorn sampler, flowtracker, and sample bottles
field staff testing flow in a stream
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Clearwater River Watershed District 
93 Oak Avenue South, Suite 5
Annandale, MN 55302

Mailing Address:
3235 Fernbrook Ln N
​Minneapolis, MN 55447
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  • About
    • CRWD History
    • Board of Managers
    • Board Meetings
    • Advisory Committee
    • Staff
    • General CRWD Info
    • Glossary
  • Projects
    • Carp Management 2023-2024
    • Clearwater River Chain of Lakes (1980) Restoration Project >
      • Annandale Wetland Treatment System
      • Kingston Wetland Feasibility Study and Restoration Project
      • Lake Augusta Aeration Project
      • Lake Augusta Erosion Control Project
      • 1980 Monitoring Program
      • Non-Point Source Pollution Abatement (TCCP) Project
      • Upper Lakes Aeration and Mechanical Fish Removal
      • Watkins Wetland Isolation Project
      • Watkins Wetland Treatment System
      • Replacement Projects for Aerators
    • 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 North V-Notch Weir
    • Clear Lake South Notch Weir
    • Clear Lake IESF
    • 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
    • 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
  • Programs
    • Water Quality Monitoring Program
    • Invasive Species
    • AIS Education >
      • 2025 AIS Forum
      • 2023 AIS Forum
      • 2022 AIS Forum
    • Grants & Cost Share Programs
  • Resources
    • CRWD 10 Year Watershed Plan
    • Board Meeting Minutes
    • CRWD Rules & Regulations
    • Policy Book
    • Annual Reports
    • Audit Reports
    • CRWD Brochures
    • Project Reports
    • Total Maximum Daily Load Reports
    • Water Quality Monitoring Reports >
      • Grass Lake Dam Readings
    • Project Inspection Reports
  • Lake Report Cards
  • How You Can Help
    • Landowner Resources >
      • Agricultural Incentives
      • Residential / Commercial Incentives
      • Partnership Incentives
    • Increase your knowledge
    • Join a Lake Association
  • Contact