The Anoka Conservation District and the seven (7) watershed management organizations are a terrific source of water information and protection activities in Anoka County.
The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is a non-regulatory county level subdivision of state government. ACD provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners to manage natural resources in a way that conserves and improves soil and water resources. When established in 1946, ACD largely worked with agricultural producers but has since evolved to serve the changing demographics of the county.
Anoka Conservation District (763-434-2030)
- Water Almanac (2013)
- Water Quality Improvement Projects
- Martin and Typo Lake Carp Barriers
- Ditch 6 Chlorides Study, Andover
- Ditch 66 Chlorides Study, Ramsey
- Typo and Martin Lakes TMDL Study, Linwood
- E. coli Bacteria Monitoring, Pleasure Creek
Watershed management organizations manage water resources and surface water drainage systems to prevent property damage, maintain hydrologic balance, and protect water quality for the safety and enjoyment of citizens and the preservation and enhancement of wildlife habitat. Do you know what watershed you’re in?
Coon Creek Watershed District (763-755-0975)
- 2013-2023 Management Plan
- Watershed Restoration and Protection Project
- Crooked Lake Comprehensive Management Plan
- Sand Creek Subwatershed Stormwater Retrofit Assessment
Rice Creek Watershed District (763-398-3070)
- Management Plan
- Annual Report 2012
- Blue Thumb Program
- Lino Lakes Special Area Management Plan
- Golden Lake TMDL
- Hardwood Creek TMDL
Note: TMDL studies are expected for Anoka Chain of Lakes and Peltier.
Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization
- Lower Rum River Watershed Management Plan and Annual Report
- Blackburn Riverbank Stabilization Project
- Herrala and Rusin Riverbank Stabilization Project
- Ditch 6 Water Quality Investigation
- Rum River Watershed Assessment
Upper Rum River Watershed Management Organization
- Watershed Management Plan and Annual Report
- Petro Streambank Restoration Project (Crooked Brook)
- Erickson Lakeshore Restoration (Lake George)
- Rum River Watershed Assessment
Sunrise River Watershed Management Organization
- Watershed Management Plan and Annual Report
- Martin and Typo Lakes Study
- Gustafson Linwood Lake Restoration
- Martin Lake Stormwater Assessment
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (612-465-8780)
- Management Plan
- Annual Monitoring Report
- Watershed Programs
- Monitoring Program
- Stewardship Fund Program
- Landcare Program
- Bluebag Lunchtime Seminars
Vadnais Lake Area Watershed Management Organization (651-204-6070)