Clearwater River Watershed District

Clearwater River Watershed District Promoting, protecting, and preserving the water resources within the Clearwater River Watershed in c There is around 8,626 acres of open water in the District.

The CRWD was formed by residents to address the declining water quality in area lakes and streams, specifically the Clearwater Chain of Lakes. It's scope has grown into a complete program of water management within its boundaries (see: http://www.crwd.org/background_beginnings.html). Established in 1975 under MN Statues 103D, the CRWD covers ~159 square miles that drain into the Mississippi River

via the Clearwater River. The Clearwater River is approximately 39 miles in length, with its headwaters located in Meeker County. The river begins at an elevation of 1,160 feet, and empties into the Mississippi River at 940 feet. The watershed encompasses various land uses, with the western part being predominately agricultural, and transitioning to more mixed uses (forested, urban, agricultural) in the eastern portion. The largest land use is agricultural.

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03/31/2025

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03/27/2025
As of 10am today, 8/8/2024, the elevation at Grass Lake Dam was 992.19. CRWD staff closed the low gate on the Pleasant L...
08/08/2024

As of 10am today, 8/8/2024, the elevation at Grass Lake Dam was 992.19. CRWD staff closed the low gate on the Pleasant Lake outlet in accordance with the DNR operations permit for the Pleasant Lake Low Gate Outlet. Water levels are still high enough to flow out of the Pleasant Lake over the surface outlet.

07/09/2024

Today's carp netting at Lake Marie.

06/24/2024

We have 6 open spots on the Clearwater River Watershed District Summer tour. Learn about CRWD history and current projects. Several of our stops will discuss dams in our watershed and hydrology. The tour begins with a light breakfast at our office followed by a 2 hour (AIR CONDITIONED) bus tour of the Watershed District on Saturday June 29th 9:30am- 12pm. Rain or Shine. The bus holds 20 people. First come, first served on registration. Email [email protected] to rsvp.

Sincerely,
The Clearwater River Watershed District Board of Managers

As of earlier today, the water level has receded slightly. As always, we are keeping a close watch on what is happening ...
06/24/2024

As of earlier today, the water level has receded slightly. As always, we are keeping a close watch on what is happening within the watershed. Reach out if you have any questions.

06/24/2024

At 12:09 p.m. today (Monday, June 24), the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for numerous counties in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin, including Wright County.
Clusters of thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon and evening along a line roughly oriented along the Mississippi River. Confidence is increasing that multiple rounds of rain are possible, which could lead to more than three inches of rain is possible in some areas, which could result in flash flooding.

"Rain, rain, go away come again another day"....or maybe "rain, rain, we've had our fill, I will die upon that hill". P...
06/18/2024

"Rain, rain, go away come again another day"....or maybe "rain, rain, we've had our fill, I will die upon that hill". Please feel free to make up your own version. High water all around. Cedar, Pleasant and Clearwater all have Sheriff-enforced no wake zones. This may not be a full list. In high water, it's best to assume there is a 300' from shore no wake zone in any lake you visit.

Let's hold on to our docks friends: Precipitation at the NWS Station in St. Cloud shows we've received close to 5 inche...
06/17/2024

Let's hold on to our docks friends: Precipitation at the NWS Station in St. Cloud shows we've received close to 5 inches of precipitation in the first half of June (1-16th). The "normal" precipitation for June at that station is 4.17 inches. Forecasts predict more rain in the coming week. As of 9am the lake level came up about 0.1" after falling late last week. We expect it to rise.

06/14/2024

Does anyone still do ? Following your lake association FB Page provides a wealth of information and connection with your neighbors. Lake Association volunteers do so much work with floating bogs, Aquatic Invasive Species Management, fish stocking, and much more. Here are a few in our Watershed you might consider following. Better yet, join up if you haven't already!

Clearwater Lake Property Owners Association
Cedar Lake Conservation Club
Chain O' Lakes Organization (COLA) - Louisa, Marie and Caroline
Lake Augusta Association (LAA)

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93 Oak Avenue S, Suite 5
Annandale, MN
55302

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+13202743935

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