Shell Rock River Watershed District

Shell Rock River Watershed District The state formed the Shell Rock River Watershed District (SRRWD) on June 25, 2003, at the request of local citizens. This watershed does send water downstream.

The District covers about 246 square miles, all in Freeborn County, MN. It is also home to several lakes:
• Pickerel and Mud (715 acres)
• Chapeau (175 acres)
• Fountain (550 acres)
• Albert Lea (2,600 acres)
• Goose (82 acres)
• School Section (69 acres)
• Upper and Lower Twin Lakes (406 acres total)
• Halls Lake (57 acres)
• Sugar Lake (62 acres)
• Church Lake (29 acres)
• Eberhart Lake (20 acre

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All water in the watershed starts here. This watershed receives no water from anywhere else — local water quality reflects local practices. The poor water quality of local streams and lakes is the effect of direct and indirect pollution within the watershed. All water here drains to a common point — the Shell Rock River. This river flows into the Cedar, then Iowa and finally Mississippi Rivers. Albert Lea Lake is the head waters of the Shell Rock River.

Beautiful day to enjoy the new public dock on Fountain Lake! This project was a partnership with the City of Albert Lea ...
06/02/2026

Beautiful day to enjoy the new public dock on Fountain Lake! This project was a partnership with the City of Albert Lea - City Hall and the SRRWD.

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06/02/2026

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🚣‍♀️ Tomorrow is opening day at the Boathouse! Starting Tuesday, June 2, you can enjoy time on Fountain Lake with kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards available for checkout this summer.

Boathouse Hours:
🗓️ June 2-30
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00-7:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 9:00am-12:00pm

🗓️ July 1-August 15
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 9:00am-12:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 5:00-7:30pm

🗓️ August 22-September 26
Saturdays: 9:00am-12:00pm

📌 Preregistration required here: https://alschools.arux.app/course/3027/summer-2026/boathouse

Help us spread the word by sharing this post! We can’t wait to see you at the Boathouse!

06/01/2026
Deadline is quickly approaching! Apply now!
06/01/2026

Deadline is quickly approaching! Apply now!

📣 ATTENTION FARMERS IN THE SHELL ROCK & WINNEBAGO RIVER WATERSHEDS 📣

🌱 The Freeborn County SWCD is now accepting 2026 cover crop applications for producers within the Shell Rock and Winnebago River watersheds in Freeborn County who want to plant cover crops.

Applications are available at our office:
1400 West Main St., Albert Lea, MN or online at: www.freebornswcd.org

⏰ Applications are due June 3rd.

📣 ATTENTION FARMERS IN THE SHELL ROCK & WINNEBAGO RIVER WATERSHEDS 📣🌱 The Freeborn County SWCD is now accepting 2026 cov...
05/26/2026

📣 ATTENTION FARMERS IN THE SHELL ROCK & WINNEBAGO RIVER WATERSHEDS 📣
🌱 The Freeborn County SWCD is now accepting 2026 cover crop applications for producers within the Shell Rock and Winnebago River watersheds in Freeborn County who want to plant cover crops.
Applications are available at our office:
1400 West Main St., Albert Lea, MN or online at: www.freebornswcd.org
⏰ Applications are due June 3rd.

📣 ATTENTION FARMERS IN THE SHELL ROCK & WINNEBAGO RIVER WATERSHEDS 📣

🌱 The Freeborn County SWCD is now accepting 2026 cover crop applications for producers within the Shell Rock and Winnebago River watersheds in Freeborn County who want to plant cover crops.

Applications are available at our office:
1400 West Main St., Albert Lea, MN or online at: www.freebornswcd.org

⏰ Applications are due June 3rd.

Successful curly-leaf pondweed treatment on Fountain Lake. Curly-leaf pondweed dies off rapidly in early summer, and it...
05/22/2026

Successful curly-leaf pondweed treatment on Fountain Lake.

Curly-leaf pondweed dies off rapidly in early summer, and it contributes to nutrient release and algae blooms later in the season.

The goal of treatment is to reduce this invasive species while supporting healthier native aquatic plants that provide better long-term habitat and water quality benefits. Treatments are carefully timed and regulated to minimize impacts to fish and wildlife.

05/22/2026

The up to $40 million in sales tax dollars could have gone toward water quality improvement projects, as well as other capital projects with regional benefit, i...

Address

305 S 1st Avenue
Albert Lea, MN
56007

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15073775785

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