Rice Creek Watershed District

Government AdministrationUnited States11-50 Employees

The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is a proactive and forward-thinking organization dedicated to the management and conservation of the Rice Creek Watershed in Minnesota. RCWD covers approximately 186 square miles of urban and rural lands in Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties. The area includes 28 towns, cities, and townships.

We are guided by the RCWD 2020 Watershed Management Plan, a comprehensive document that outlines our vision and strategies for effective watershed management. We accomplish these goals through the following activities:

Managing lakes, streams, groundwater and wetlands
Monitoring water quality
Promoting best management practices to improve water quality
Maintaining public drainage systems
Inventorying natural resources
Issuing permits / inspecting construction sites
Administering the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA)
Educating residents about the environment and what they can to help
Helping municipalities fulfill EPA mandates

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