Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area

06/01/2026

Come join us on the Redwood and Cottonwood River. The canoe trips are free to participants. It's a fun experience to be on the river. The sign up dead line is coming up fast - June 9th. We do have a limited amount of equipment available to use. Call Joy at 507-532-1325 to reserve a spot and equipment. We hope to see you on the river with us.

Join us on the Redwood River on June 16, 2026 and the Cottonwood River on June 18, 2026. Call us to make reservations by June 9th at 507-532-1325.

05/15/2026

Join us on the Redwood River on June 16, 2026 and the Cottonwood River on June 18, 2026. Call us to make reservations by June 9th at 507-532-1325.

05/07/2026

2026 RCRCA Canoe Trips have been scheduled for June 16th on the Redwood River, and June 18th on the Cottonwood River. Please check our website www.rcrca.com for more details of the canoe trips. We do need to have limited equipment available to use on these canoe trips. Registration is required so we have equipment, food and transportation to the launch site. Register by calling Joy at 507-532-1325 or [email protected]. The flyer is also available on our website. Registration deadline is June 9th. Join us, it is a lot of fun!

08/14/2025

Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area - Our new employee. Hello! I am Courtney Williams and I am the Watersheds Coordinator for the Cottonwood-Middle Minnesota Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan (CWMP) approved by BWSR and currently in the implementation phase. I will also be coordinating the Redwood River CWMP in the planning and implementation phases. I look forward to working with the public and all SWCD, County, City, Tribal, State, and Federal staff in these watersheds these coming years. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask any questions you might have about these two watersheds and the future benefits these plans will have on the Cottonwood and Redwood River.

A little about me: I grew up around Russell, MN and graduated college from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN. My husband and I live in the country and have two amazing dogs, 20 chickens and 60 sheep! We like to travel and spend time with our families. I love living here and can't wait to get to know the surrounding areas along with the people in each community.

07/09/2025

2025 Redwood River Canoe Trip - June 17, 2025 - Pictures have just been added to our website: www.rcrca.com in the outreach section. Check it out, we had a lot of fun. The youngest was 8 years old, the oldest was in their eighties.

06/18/2025

RRCRA Cottonwood River Kayak trip for Thursday, June 19th canceled!

RCRCA has set the date for the 2025 Annual Canoe Trips on the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. June 17th on the Redwood River for canoes and kayaks. June 19th on the Cottonwood River for kayaks only at this time. We are hoping that the water levels come up soon to allow canoes too. Please check our website for details. To register for the trip and reserve a canoe or kayak call Joy at 507-532-1325 or email [email protected] by June 13th. Come join us for fun on the river!

06/10/2025

RCRCA Annual Canoe Trips. Sign up by June 13th for a fun time on the river. Redwood River on June 17th, Cottonwood River on June 19th. You will have a lot of fun. 507-532-1325, email [email protected]. More information on www.rcrca.com.

RCRCA has set the date for the 2025 Annual Canoe Trips on the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. June 17th on the Redwood River for canoes and kayaks. June 19th on the Cottonwood River for kayaks only at this time. We are hoping that the water levels come up soon to allow canoes too. Please check our website for details. To register for the trip and reserve a canoe or kayak call Joy at 507-532-1325 or email [email protected] by June 13th. Come join us for fun on the river!

06/04/2025

RCRCA has set the date for the 2025 Annual Canoe Trips on the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. June 17th on the Redwood River for canoes and kayaks. June 19th on the Cottonwood River for kayaks only at this time. We are hoping that the water levels come up soon to allow canoes too. Please check our website for details. To register for the trip and reserve a canoe or kayak call Joy at 507-532-1325 or email [email protected] by June 13th. Come join us for fun on the river!

05/27/2025

RCRCA - Is hiring a Watersheds Coordinator to administer and oversee implementation activities for the Cottonwood-Middle Minnesota and Redwood River Watersheds, as part of the Comprehensive Watershed Management Plans. Job description and application details are available at www.rcrca.com. Please join our team!

07/09/2024

Redwood River One Watershed One Plan -
We are taking a survey for this watershed, the deadline is July 12, 2024. Please check out the link below - we want to know your thoughts and concerns about the watershed.

Please let us know what your opinion is regarding natural resource management in this watershed. (Photo Credit: Minnesota Pollution Control Agency)