Complete Problem Statement Land alteration for commercial development and seasonal residences is rapidly increasing in Cook County, Minnesota. However, there is little enforcement due to lack of staff and training.
Cook County is located in the far Northeastern part of Minnesota.
It shares boarders with Lake Superior, Lake County, and Canada. It is unique among Minnesota's counties in that it consists of land that is historically non-agricultural and, to a large extent, owned by the state and federal government. Currently, tourism, recreation, and seasonal residential development are flourishing in Cook County. A seasonal erosion inspector was hired to inspect erosion control practices at new building construction sites and road and driveway development sites. The erosion inspector was also responsible for providing reports at monthly SWCD board meetings and regular updates to County planning and zoning staff, as well as revising the Cook SWCD Annual Plan to reflect sustainable development concerns in Cook County.