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Welcome
The Pelican River Watershed District was established in 1966 by community leaders to restore and maintain the health of waters located in the watershed. The watershed in located in Becker and Ottertail Counties and covers roughly 160 square miles.
2012 Aquatic Invasive Species Legeslative Summit
"For the second year, the Aquatic Invasive Species summit brought several legislators and hundreds of people under one roof to hear about the progress and discuss what’s be done about the invasives taking over Minnesota lakes."
Click here for the full article from the DL Tribune.
Official Ice On Date for Big Detroit Lake is...... November 20th
This is quite close to the long-term average, but over a week earlier than the average of the previous ten years. Because of the relatively late (April 26) ice-out last spring, 2011 had a relatively short ice-free season, 209 days, more than two weeks (17 days) shorter than the average of the last 10 years.
Dick Hecock - KDLM Watercraft Inspector Audio
Zebra Mussels are drawing near!!
To watch the spread of Zebra Mussels in the State of Minnesota
Detroit Lake Levels
Many have noted that the water in Detroit Lake is very low. As of October 27, 2011 the lake's surface is at 1333.52 feet above mean sea level. That means the lake is about 1.5 feet lower than last year at this time (or in late June of this year). The lowered lake has exposed an unusual expanse of beach around much of the lake.
But is "the lake lower than it ever has been", as some have asked?
2011 Flowering Rush Treatments
  
You may have noticed the water was red in areas of Detroit Lake on July 28th. This was a dye injected into lake within a research test plot. The dye is used to monitor how the chemical disperses in the water and the length of time it is present in the water. Also emergent treatment of the the flowering rush took place where the parts of the plants above the water were sprayed. PLM Lake & Land Managment carried out the application of the chemical thoughout Detroit Lake.
Researching the rush
Though its fellow invasive species, Eurasian watermilfoil and curly leaf pondweed might be better known on a nationwide scale, flowering rush is an aquatic nuisance that has plagued lakeshore residents in the Detroit Lakes area for several decades.
By: Vicki Gerdes, DL-Online
http://www.dl-online.com/event/article/id/62521/
Check out our new Shoreline Restoration Site!
Located at the City Beach Park
The Pelican River Watershed District is working with Prairie Restoration and the City of Detroit Lakes to restore a portion of the shoreline at the City Beach Park. The project includes the planting of shrubs, native flowers and grasses, and creating walking trails through the site with educational signage.
- The first step in our restoration project at the City Beach Park was to spray all the existing turf grass to stop its growth.
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- Next, the dead grass and vegetation was burned off in a controlled burning by Prairie Restoration. The soil was loosened and seeded with native plants, grasses and shrubs as well as a cover crop to help control weed growth.
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- Fencing was placed at the entrances to the future trails to set the boundaries of the native growth. The flowers are expected to grow fully within three years of annual burning, mowing and maintenance.
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Audit Reports for the Pelican River Watershed District
2008 2009
2010
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