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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.
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***PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE*** |
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A PUBLIC HEARING is to be held at 6:15 PM on Thursday, September 09, 2010 at the District's office at Wells-Fargo Bank Building, 211 W. Holmes St, 2nd floor conference room in Detroit Lakes. The Hearing will offer the public an opportunity to comment on proposed Pelican River Watershed District 2011 fees, levies, and assessments as follows:
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ad valorum levy for the General Fund, SADAF, and LMP-01
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assessment for Harvesting Project 1-B (Sal/Mel)
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assessment for Harvesting Project 1-C (Detroit)
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assessments for Ditches 11-12, 13, and 14
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fees for the Stormwater Utility
The REGULAR MONTHLY MANAGERS' MEETING will take place immediately following the HEARING. |
The District Establishes New Lake Management Program (LMP-01)
Public Hearing Notice
Project Plan/Engineer's Report LMP-01
MN Board of Water & Soil Resources Advisory Report
Aquatic Plant Management Plan
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PRWD's 2010 Flowering Rush Research Program
On March 23, 2010, the PRWD Managers adopted a ten-year plan to address aquatic plant management problems in District streams and lakes. A major thrust of that plan is to undertake a comprehensive research program on Flowering Rush. This program will extend over three years beginning this summer.
2010 Research Plan |
Rice Lake Nutrient Reduction Project
Since 2003, the District has worked with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). From 2003-07, The NRCS– Small Watershed Assistance group conducted an in-depth assessment study on Rice Lake wetland to analyze best management practices for reducing phosphorus exports, with wetland restoration selected as the most technically feasible option. This year the District is well on it's way to completing the purchases of flowage easements for the project. The next step will be the construction of the dam structures, ditch plugs and raising of Anchor Road.
Click Here for More Information Project Map
Highway 10 Shoreline Restoration Project Update
The Pelican River Watershed District was the lead agency in coordinating an effort to restore approximately 1,800 feet of shoreline along the north side of Big Detroit Lake. While the project was separate from the Highway 10 realignment project, the timing was perfect to work closely with MNDOT to make this project financially feasible. Workers have re-graded the shoreline, removed excess rip-rap and added soil to repair the site that was once eroding rip-rap and turf grass. A variety of trees, shrubs and wildflowers that are native to Becker county have been planted. Examples of such species are Bur oak, a variety of Dogwoods, Blazing stars, and Black-eyed susans.
In using a professionally designed plan, the District created a more aesthetically appealing environment to welcome our visitors as well as created an inviting atmosphere for our residents to enjoy walking, biking and nature observation within the restoration area. The project also enhances fish and wildlife habitat while reducing sediment inputs to the lake.
For a summary and pictures, click here!
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Just a reminder:
Weekly weed collection is for aquatic plants only. All yard debris and garbage will not be hauled away by the District. Final day of weed pick up is the LAST Monday in September. |
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