Citizens
What You Can Do To Keep Water Clean
Did You Know?
Area Lake Information
Conservation Minnesota provides information and tools to help Minnesotans and their elected leaders protect our lands and waters. Go to www.conservationminnesota.org to learn more and link to the “Is My Lake Safe” search tool (www.checkmylake.org) to view their ratings for swimming and eating fish for each tested lake.
Encroachments
When people conduct unauthorized activities on private property, it is called trespassing. When people conduct unauthorized activities on public land or in legally platted drainage easements, it is called encroachment. Sometimes people do not know they have a drainage easement on their property or understand why it needs to be kept free of obstructions. Sometimes people knowingly disturb the intended function of public land and easements by such unacceptable practices as: building structures, storing vehicles, dumping yard waste, planting trees and gardens, or removing vegetation.
In rare instances, activities that do not change the intended function of the land can be allowed, however, people that wish to change or utilize public property or drainage easements must first apply for a revocable permit. For more information on the revocable permit process, contact the Land Development Manager, Mike Nigbur or 328-2410.
Storm Water Ponds
Frequently Asked Questions About Storm Water Management Ponds
What Can I Do About Pond Nuisances?