The Pelican River Watershed District’s (District) Water Management Rules (Rules) are how the District regulates certain activities within the watershed to protect our valuable water resources.Rules are a tool to carry out the District’s mission to enhance the quality of water in the lakes within its jurisdiction. It is understood that to accomplish this, the District must ensure that wise decisions are made concerning the management of streams, wetlands, lakes, groundwater, and related land resources which directly affect these lakes. The Managers’ further intent is to accomplish this mission in a manner that is most beneficial to the general welfare of present and future residents of the District and to minimize adverse environmental impacts upon the water resources of the District.
Under Minnesota Statute (§103D.341), the Pelican River Watershed District (“District”) has prepared proposed revisions to its 2003 Water Management Rules. Throughout 2024, The Board has reviewed the existing rules, identified deficiencies and opportunities for clarity, and developed draft revised Water Management Rules to help accomplish the goals and objectives of the District. On December 20, 2024, the District Board of Managers (“Managers”) directed the proposed Draft Water Management Rules (Dec 20,2024) be distributed for public comment. Copies may be viewed at the District office located in the Wells Fargo Building-Suite 201, 211 Holmes Street West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 or accessed on this website using the above links. The draft rules were also distributed to BWSR and the public transportation authorities who have 45 days from receipt of the proposed rule(s) to provide written advisory comments to the watershed district.
In addition, the Managers will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed draft rules at its regular meeting called to order at 8:30 a.m., on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the District office located at Wells Fargo Building – 2nd Floor Conference Room, 211 Holmes Street West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501.
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