Water Managment Rules Update – 2024
The District’s Board of Managers has been working to revise these rules consistent with their authority and considerations under Minnesota Statute 103D. In collaboration with their District Engineer, District Attorney, and District Staff, the Board has reviewed the existing rules, identified deficiencies and opportunities for clarity, and developed a revised Rule that will help accomplish the goals and objectives of the District. The Rules are currently in a draft form and will be available for early review and preliminary comment prior to initiation of the required public hearing process that will provide the opportunity for additional comment. Any questions or comments regarding District Rules can be directed to District staff.
September 25, 2024 – Rules Information Public Meeting – Lake Associations –
October 22, 2024 – Rules Information Meetings – Engineering Firms & Contractors (10 am – 12 pm) – Government Agencies (1pm – 3 pm)
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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.
Specifically, the District seeks to minimize increased discharges or nutrients to the waters of the District by exercising control over development and to regulate improvements by riparian property owners of the beaches, banks, and shores of lakes, streams, and wetlands for preservation and beneficial public use.
Visit the Permits section of our website for more detail on the application of our Rules. Permits
The full Rule can be found here: Water Managment Rules
