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Webpages for lakes and creeks

Looking for the factsheets? The factsheets summarize waterbody characteristics and water quality trends. Click on waterbody name to open its factsheet…

An informational poster on Lake Ann, highlighting its water quality, native plant diversity, and comparison with other lakes.

Factsheets for lakes and creeks

The factsheets are updated each year and summarize waterbody characteristics and water quality trends. The factsheets and other lake and creek-related…

Water quality monitoring program

The water quality monitoring program supports the District's 10-year Watershed Management Plan to remove waterbodies from the Impaired Waters list…

Lake Grades

Beginning in 2023, RPBCWD added a letter grade ("A" to "F") to lake fact sheets as a simple way to convey overall lake health related to nutrients to…

AIS control program for invasive aquatic plants

RPBCWD chemically treats some lakes to control aquatic invasive species (AIS) including Curlyleaf Pondweed and Eurasian Watermilfoil. Click the link below to learn about the treatment schedule for the current year.

A flowchart with 6 steps for a permit process: Application, Evaluation, Decision, Permit Issuance, Construction, and Close-out.

Permitting requirements and District rules

Want to learn more about District rules and the permitting program?

Permits for shoreline work

For lakes and wetlands, a permit is needed for most work that occurs below the Ordinary High-Water Line (OHWL) or the 100-year Flood Elevation…

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Apply for a Stewardship Grant for natural shoreline restoration, purchasing native plants, and more!

RPBCWD offers generous cost-share grants for shoreline restorations! Residential property owners can get up to 75% of cost up to $5,000. Other property owner types are also eligible.

Natural Shorelines

Consider restoring your shore to its natural state! Not only will you protect your shoreline from erosion, but you'll also reduce pollution entering…

Aquatic Invasive Species

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are organisms that are not native to their environment. They can cause great harm to an aquatic ecosystem by spreading…

Salt in snow melters pollutes water. Eco-friendly claims may be misleading. Shovel, use less salt, clean excess. Buyer beware!

Winter salt pollution in our waterbodies

Winter in Minnesota means sledding and snowmen, and it also means managing snow and ice on our driveways and sidewalks. Have you ever wondered what…

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